Unassuming and authentic - loved how owner walked and talked with patrons, providing recommendations. Food and service the best we had all week! Planning to return for dinner, celebrations, and no reason at all. read more

Della Santina's - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

I stopped by around 4:15 p.m. for an early dinner on a Monday afternoon and unsurprisingly, the place was completely empty. My wife and I were sat in the back area by the fountain. We shared our two entrees, the pappardelle and the tortellini. Both dishes were large and filling but could've used a bit more salt. Both pastas were also cooked to my preferred doneness - al dente. I enjoyed the complementary bread served with self-serve olive oil and balsamic vinegar while we waited for our entree. If you pay with credit card, there is a credit card fee that you'll end up having to pay. Cash price is slightly cheaper. Located in the heart of downtown Sonoma, I can definitely see this place getting busy on Fridays and weekends. Since they take reservations, you should plan accordingly. read more

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Trifecta of excellence. Combine a great selection of wine, freshly made pasta, and an atmosphere of complete tranquility. Being in wine country you expect great wines, but Della Santina's goes beyond the region to bring in wines from Italy. The freshly made pasta was magnificent, adding that the sauces were as light as the pasta allowing you to enjoy each bite without feeling guilty (and that goes for the desert as well). The atmosphere, a sense of calm washes over you once you walk through the entrance with a warm welcome. Guided to the garden dining area you will relinquish any stress you might be holding onto. Meet the owner, who will stop by and say hi in Italian. Let me finish by saying that the staff are attentive and professional, providing a great authentic experience. read more

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BUYER BEWARE!!! This was easily one of the worst experiences in dining we have ever had. The waiter was very deceptive as we were expected to consume a minimum of $850 for a table of 10 which included 4 small kids. He did not inform us of this until he brought the bill. When we objected to the mandatory minimum expenditure, he said he did not make the rules and that the person that made the reservation was told of this. There was no such mention of this to us. The waiter just took the order knowing full well that we were not going to meet the minimum and were just going to be charged anyway. Hell, a couple of our kids shared a plate because they can't finish a full plate. Needless to say, the manager was not available to hear our complaint. Adding insult to injury, the food was bland and hard from overheating in the oven. The cesar salad had pieces of wilted lettuce and the bread for the table was hard and crusty and not in a good way. I can definitely say that we will never return to this place. Unfortunately, they prey upon the unsuspecting visitor to this town. Too bad we can't give this place less than a one star review! read more

Second night in Sonoma and we went to Della Santina on the recommendation from a local. It's a nice restaurant that has a homey, with festive holiday decor and a comfortable vibe. It was very busy with many diners and we were thankful that we had reservations. We ordered the highly-touted gnocchi with their meat sauce (4/5), I had the petrale sole (4.5/5), though the roasted potatoes were dry and tough, and my hubby got the lasagna (3.5/5). Our server Benny was attentive and very nice. And the busgals were spot on with the water refills and anything else we needed. No greeting or much interaction from the poorly-attired host. Definitely not a great way to make your guest diners feel welcome. Overall it would be a 3.8 in my opinion, not quite 4 stars. read more

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Thee food is outstanding!!!! We had three dishes and every single dish was phenomenal! We had been there a few years back and the staff remembered us from the one visit we made. The ambiance is so cute and rustic. Seems old worldish. We went for a birthday celebration and just for a regular lunch. Both times were insanely enjoyable and I will most definitely be going back. I definitely recommend this place for any occasions and any day. Oh and the balsamic vinegar was delicious. read more

Della Santina is a lovely Italian restaurant in Sonoma only steps from the plaza square. The atmosphere is relaxing and fairly quiet even with a packed house. The covered courtyard is lush with foliage and pretty flowers. The food was great. Very fresh and beautifully seasoned. Servers are attentive and work as a team to service each table. Definitely recommend. Will return. read more

I wish I could give this place more stars! We went to Sonoma wine tasting and one of the wineries recommended this place for dinner. We made a reservation and went that evening for a later dinner. We sat on the back patio which was super cute. Our server was nice, attentive, and gave great recommendations. We ordered the duck pasta and the pesto pasta. We could taste the freshness. We both finished our dishes. The homemade bread they serve the table is also incredible. If you are looking for an authentic, fresh Italian meal, this is THE PLACE. read more

We were in the area last month and decide to stop by Della Santinas Trattoria restaurant for lunch. It was highly recommended to us and it didn't disappoint us. Located in downtown Napa with a family feel and a beautiful outdoor Courtyard. Service was excellent and server very attentive. The atmosphere is great. We really enjoyed the food, it was amazing! It was a wonderful experience. Can't wait to go back. Until next time. Chao! read more

Omg! Love this place. Best minestrone soup ever!! Delish lasagna! All the food is amazing. Great staff and super cute outside dining area! Our go to for Italian when in Sonoma. read more

Kinda bummed. Been going here for years and just had a very aggressive experience. Went in for just desert and was riddled with every menu, wine list and all the specials. Asked if they had cannoli and the owner was just over the top rude they it was not ever served there as it was not good. Then asked (again) why just desert. We had lunch already I told him. Where asked the owner. Marys pizza I said. Oh that is the worst ever. He said. We bought a slice for 6 bucks I said. Ahhh terrible choice he says. Then walks away. I felt so disrespected and was feeling uncomfortable. He made my wife and I feel stupid and uncultured. Well the small piece of cake we finally got was ok at best. Had a taste of freezer burn. 2 coffees and a small piece of cake with tip almost $40 bucks. Being talked down to by the owner, priceless. Never again. Overpriced, out of touch and rude. Sorry we went there. Sonoma is better than this. read more

I took my staff of 8 here for our holiday luncheon yesterday. We had the BEST experience! The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. The outdoor patio is heated and covered and is very festively decorated for the holidays. This is a family owned establishment and the owners were interacting with all the diners to ensure an enjoyable experience. This was our 23 staff luncheon and everyone agreed it was our best! read more

Nice little local restaurant, good service, nice atmosphere, good food. The lasagna was good but a more delicate version with béchamel, the gnocchi with meat sauce was very good, my wife's petrale sole was excellent but the accompanying potatoes were dry and disappointing. We couldn't understand why the host for this nice little restaurant was wearing a hoodie instead of a suit - kinda set the wrong tone from the start. But the place is just off the charming town square, which is a great place to walk off the very nice affogato. read more

Della Santina's - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

Tommy and I arrived in Sonoma around 4:30 PM today. We asked friends who live nearby, and Katelynn at the front desk of the Inn at Sonoma where we are staying, for recommendations for dinner. All mentioned Della Santina. Fortunately , Della Santina's had early openings for dinner at 6 PM, since we had traveled all day and didn't want a late night. It is just one block off Sonoma Plaza. From the moment we arrived , until we left, the evening was magical. The food, and service, were impeccable. The restaurant is down an open air alleyway-ish, then duck your head, and you're in a clear covered courtyard. One of the family members who own the restaurant took us to our table. Georgio waited on us, and he was awesome. We both had salads. Tommy had a salmon on risotto dish, and I had the gnocchi. Both were delicious, and for Italian, we will go again next time we are in town. read more

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Great Trattoria in downtown Sonoma. Wife had the linguini w/mussels, my son the lasagna bolognese, and I enjoyed the Pappardelle Al Sugo Toscana. All very fresh and delicious! We will definitely be visiting this place again! read more

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Gentleman that sat us a table on the patio for dinner was extremely nice and the wait staff were on top of it. Unfortunately the Penne Contadina was just ok. The penne tasted like it was out of a box and there were about six pieces of sausage in the dish with very little sauce. For $35 I would have thought the portion would be bigger, tastier, and more filling. read more

Still great after all these years. I've been to Italy several times and the Della Santina's have done a wonderful job of bringing "the old country" to America. We visit every time we are in Sonoma. Such an old school vibe, like having dinner at your grandparents house or back yard. read more

Entering the establishment we were gleaming with positivity about what was to come, such a great vibe here very cozy decor. we had a couple glasses of wine with our meal, the bread was so soft and warm so flavorful. For Dinner we had the Penne Contadina and the Spaghettini al Pomodoro e Basilico. They were fantastic! The Penne Contadina had the best sausage that I've ever eaten. The sauce was zesty and the pasta cooked to perfection. Best Italian dish I've ever eaten. My partner had the Spaghettini and she enjoyed it immensely. Very flavorful meal. definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Della Santina's - Spaghettini al Pomodoro e Basilico - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

I was in town visiting a few wineries, and my group stopped in Sonoma's cute downtown for lunch. We selected Della Santina's Trattoria because we were all in the mood for Italian, and the restaurant was highly recommended by our tour guide. Upon being seated in a quaint and tranquil courtyard, we ordered the Burrata Con Speck to share as an appetizer. This dish itself was five stars and hit the spot. Light and refreshing, the fresh and creamy burrata paired excellently with the crisp and tangy radicchio salad. The dish was dressed with a light vinaigrette and topped with salty prosciutto, which balanced the sweet and creamy burrata. For my main course, I ordered the Ravioli alla Lucchese, a hearty dish that was tasty but not exceptional. The large and flat spinach ravioli were blanketed in a rich, meaty sauce with small pieces of veal, chicken, and porcini mushrooms. I would have preferred thicker ravioli with more stuffing rather than thin ravioli with such a large quantity of sauce, but I enjoyed the unique twist of the spinach pasta. Our server was friendly and checked in with our table frequently, and overall, we had a pleasant, leisurely lunch experience that was much-needed on our busy day in Sonoma and Napa. read more

Della Santina's - Burrata con Speck - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

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This quaint restaurant in Sonoma is a gem. The atmosphere, food and service are wonderful! We had the mista salad which was perfectly dressed and their daily veal special. The portions were generous. read more

Amazing tacos Take out style ordering from window. Good wine by the glass place across the street to sit down and eat read more

Had lunch today at della Santina .The veal chop was absolutely delicious. The roasted potatoes were done just right crispy on the outside and soft tasting inside. My husband had tripe which they serve every Tuesday on the special menu if you like tripe definitely give Della Santina a try. The server was excellent. She always takes very good care of us. The inside was very warm and cozy today a nice place to sit and have lunch when it's raining. On a sunny day it is also nice to sit and have your lunch or dinner outside on the patio. read more

A fixture of the Sonoma dining scene since 1990, Della Santina's Trattoria offers a pleasant dining experience on the outdoor patio. In the past, dishes have been very good; unfortunately on this visit, the food and service could have been improved. A generous handful of fresh, crisp lettuces accompanied by balls of fresh mozzarella and topped with a light vinaigrette dressing, the insalta mixta ($14.95), was a good way to start the meal. The ravioli fungi ($32.95) was replete with mushrooms, but the sauce was heavy and not as flavorful as expected. With unremarkable, quail egg-shaped pieces of Italian sausage and a tomato sauce that lacked flavor, the penne contadina ($32.95) fell flat. While affable, the server was clearly more interested in things other than serving our table: he served the wrong salad, only brought bread after promising to do it twice and was quite slow in presenting the check when it was requested. When asked for a wine recommendation, he clearly had no idea of the meaning of "earthy" or "fruit forward" -- a sin in a Wine Country restaurant that is associated with an enoteca. While inflation has been an issue since the pandemic, prices at Della Santina's Trattoria are nevertheless high for the quality of the experience and food. Della Santina's Trattoria is a charming, local gem that needs to up its game to regain its lost polish. read more

This is a must go place every time we're in Napa. Fantastic service, all servers are friendly and knowledgeable, top notch food, great atmosphere. Can't go wrong here read more

Della Santina Trattoria is the pearl of Itslian Food in Sonoma. Just Off the Sonoma Town Square it is rather unassuming and tucked away off the beaten path. That doesn't mean, that it's a best kept secret... Sonomans have frequented this place for 30 years. It's been sanctified for a long time. We always make it a point to time our lunch hour to Bella Trattoria! We had the Gamut of Delicious Italian fair. The star of the show, In My humble opinion, is the Cannelloni! Hands down the best in California, YES, I SAID ...The entire state of California!!! Bar None! The secret is not the chicken or pork. It's VEAL!! That's the secret, and they prefect this experience to the hilt! In my humble Opinion, it's the best Italian authentic restaurant serving fresh and home cooked Italian Fare. If you find yourself in Sonoma and have a break in your Wine tasting excursion, Check out Trattoria! You won't regret it? read more

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The chef needs to season the food and taste it. I had pesto and it was so watered down and tasteless. I didn't even eat it. That's a tell tale sign. Last time we were there in 2023 it was great. Something has changed. read more

MMMH, not so great. My sole was luke warm and soggy---I was so looking forward to it being good. The vegetables were bright and fresh but so el dente I could not get my knife through them to cut their large size. The panzelo\a salad usually my favorite was -- bread was so glutenized--- like doe balls --no I am not getting them mixed up with the mozzarela ball- it must have been very old -- did they combine old and new salad from yesterday to make it go further? Veg. soup was pretty good but also quite bland. The veal cutlet really tough...just really disappointing. We had hoped for so much more. Skipped dessert--- why risk it? Service was friendly and personal -- good in that regard -- we did not have the heart to mention our concerns. read more

GREAT and friendly service, amazing food, and comfortable atmosphere! Highly recommend and will definitely return! Delizioso!!! read more

Della Santina's - Ravioli with spinach and mushroom - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Loved this place. This little gem looks like Europe with real vines and grapes hanging over our heads as we ate homemade gnocchi to die for. The owner Rob Della Santina who visited our table several times to share his pomodoro sauce recipe, jokingly teased my husband for drinking coke instead of wine and to tell us I can come anytime and there no need to bring him ha ha ha. He insisted on Delish panna cotta for our anniversary (which was worth the calories) read more

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Came here for dinner on a Friday night. Was able to get a reservation with a few hours notice. Wasn't the biggest fan of the food. It was pretty much all quite bland. I ordered the duck pasta. Even though the pasta itself had a nice texture, the duck was flavorless. The prices were ok. read more

Awesome spot, great waitress and great ambience! The appetizers were delicious (burrata and polenta). The pappardelle was also super super good. And I love Sonoma! read more

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We came here for lunch this past Wednesday; we were refered to this place by The Olive Press. Wow, was it excellent. The service is friendly & attentive & I love eating out in the piatsa they have with the Italian music going. The bread is fresh & some of the best I have had; perfect with a little bolsomic vinigre. The ravioli Lucesi is the best with a wonderful ground, beef, chicken, & veal filling in aldentae pasta with mushrooms in a cream & wine sauce. For dessert, the torta de chocolata is sublime with amareto, almonds, & a wonderful Italian cookie. My mother & sister in law loved their polenta & purshuto & melon. Round it off with a Montebrea or some wine or tea & you will not be disappointed. So, for wonderful Italian food in an upscale casual atmosphere with friendly attentive service, Dela Santina cannot be beat. Keep up the good work guys. read more

Great Italian food. Solid service.been around for a long while. Had a nice relaxed ambience with a home line service and familiar faces.

The very best food I have ever eaten, the founder/owner came to table and recommended wine and food, and it was amazing!!! The best atmosphere The best food, the bast service. Which i lived here and could eat this weekly if not nightly. read more

Didn't even get the chance to eat there. We walked in and requested a table for 5 people around 4pm, didn't seem too busy. The employee came up and said "we squeezed you in, you better be grateful" i definitely taught him a lesson after. He could've simply said , we require reservations, we don't have space at this moment, or even we found a perfect spot for you follow me. I stated that I work in the food industry and that's NEVER a way to speak to a paying customer. we've seen the menu, it isnt the cheapest. As i told him what he did wrong, he kept rolling his eyes and shrugging his shoulders, i pointed that out too. it looked pretty but if you're wanting to eat here don't expect the best service. read more

My wife and I were in town for a little getaway and we saw this cute little Trattoria so we had to stop in. We had the Tortellini and vanillin florentine. We also ordered the Barrata. All of which left us wishing this Trattoria was located much closer to where we live. The waiter was very attentive and made us feel like we were special guests. We cannot have nicer things to say about this place. read more

If you are looking for delicious Italian food, look no further than Della Santina! They are located just a block off the downtown square in Sonoma. While their menu isn't expansive, they have options for everyone as well as a menu with daily specials.  I ordered the Linguine Al Pesto and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. They grated fresh parmesan cheese and cracked pepper over the pasta at the table. The pasta and sauce tasted very fresh. They also provide bread for the table as well as olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  At the end of our visit, they brought out a complimentary taste of sparkling, which was so nice!  They also have a beautiful patio seating, which is tented during the wintertime. The patio feels like you are being transplanted to Italy. What a wonderful place to dine and enjoy a delicious meal! read more

This restaurant is Oh so cute!! The outdoor patio is so romantic and beautiful! We came for a bachelorette party and We loved the ambience! We ordered an amazing bottle of wine to start with called Conundrum! They brought amazing bread with oil and vinegar! It was soo good we finished it all. The lasagna was delicious as well and very juicy. The best part about dinner was the owner coming by and talking about the restaurant and the inspiration behind it! Loved this service. The desserts were delicious but the affogato was the icing on the cake!! MUST get the affogato! It was so good we came back the next day for it! read more

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Excellent food and ambiance! Even though 95° 5pm on Sunday, dining in the courtyard was great! The misters were perfection! Then antipasto plate with fruit and prosciutto was so refreshing. The main course I had the pesto, gnocchi, homemade, and he had the Bolognese lasagna, also homemade and Fantastico! We told the waiter it was our 25th anniversary and although he was excited for us, that was the end of the conversation! Lol Usually when you tell a Restaurant is your significant anniversary they treat you to a slice of dessert or something. That would've made the place one of our favorites! Will definitely return when in the area. read more

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Service was amazing! Our waiter brought us complimentary dessert. Food was delicious. I had lasagna, it was well made, but sauce could've used a bit more seasoning. read more

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