Jacob's Restaurant

Another 5 star experience. One of the best salads that I've…read morehad anywhere. The ingredients, consistency, and overall presentation was top notch. The pizza was another story. They're pizza game is out of this world. From the crust, to the toppings, to the final product, this is a must visit location in Sonoma. We did that pear / Gorgonzola pizza, and the bbq chicken pizza with pineapples added. They do an amazing job here. The staff was great, they had great drink options, and the restaurant has a great layout including the patio.

Pretty solid spot - known for their pizzas , pretty easy to get a table even on the weekend. Crust…read moreis on the thin side. Accommodating to a lot of dietary restrictions (gluten free, vegan options). You can do half / half flavor combos on pizza too! Glen Ellen pizza flavor was really good - was my favorite dish. Nice balance of sweet and savory and goat cheese on it made it superrrr creamy. Wish some sections of the crust were more crispy but still wolfed it down super fast

The Red Grape Interior

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The Margherita pizza was on point as well.

Il Fuoco

4.2(118 reviews)

2.6 mi

My first time here but will definitely not be my last! I can't believe I've lived so close to this…read morelittle slice of heaven! I ordered a pepperoni pizza with prosciutto and a Margherita pizza. The pepperoni with prosciutto pizza was rich, smoky, and perfectly salty with crispy edges that curled into little pockets of flavor. The dough had that beautiful airy chew with a slightly tangy, fermented taste that made every bite feel authentic and deeply satisfying. The crust was blistered golden and lightly charred with a crisp exterior that gave way to a soft pillowy center. The Margherita pizza was simple in the best possible way. It was fresh, bright, and incredibly balanced. The sauce tasted vibrant and slightly sweet, the mozzarella was creamy and delicate, and the basil added a fragrant finish that tied everything together. The dough again completely stole the show with its light texture, subtle sourdough flavor, and perfectly crisp bottom. The crust was rustic, fluffy, and beautifully caramelized. The ambiance was warm, lively, and inviting, making it easy to relax and enjoy the meal, but the customer service was even better. The staff was attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish, which made the entire experience feel memorable beyond just the food. Most definitely recommend!!

Delish pizza-- try the winter special! A bottle of wine+ marg pizza+ misto salad…read more For $45 enough food for 2/3 people!! Great ambiance as well Perfect for a relaxed girls night out or date :) support local business! Counter service is quick and easy with frequent check ins through the meal. Attentive service and quality eats!

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Signature eggplant pizza with added sausage

Buck’s Place

4.5(71 reviews)

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The answer is Yes, go here and enjoy the food, service and the great atmosphere. Had the Jersey…read moreShore pizza and it was amazing. 5/5 Why are you still here? Go, get out of here and go get some pizza.

We have been looking for a great pizza here in town and have had many disappointing pies. Finally a…read moretrue pizza place, among other dishes. The crust has a nice flavor and usually a crunch and a bit chewy. All the ingredients are quality and their sauce is delicious, best I've had here in Cali. They have a happy friendly staff. It's a nice family atmosphere, with a nice patio area. Also a separate Bar for the older crowd, always a fun group and cozy space. Definitely, will recommend to all friends and family.

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Wit & Wisdom

4.3(622 reviews)

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We recently visited Sonoma and stayed at the Lodge. During our stay, we dined at Wit & Wisdom and…read morehad an incredible dining experience. The service led by the food and beverage Director, Luka was best in class. We will definitely be back again.

I'm not even a big tuna lover but do NOT skip the tuna dip with crème fraiche. It had delicately…read moresliced cucumbers and onions on it, my personal fav veggies to pair with my occasional tuna sandwich. Delicious! My partner got the patatas bravas with his salmon. So crispy and garlicky! And, the kitchen (plus our amazing server Gustavo!!) was kind enough to make a custom pesto cavatelli for me because I didn't want the cavatelli with morel mushrooms! I will be thinking about the texture of this pasta + the pistachio pesto for a long time. They kept the corn pudding of the original dish at the bottom and it was such a good combination of flavors. I got chicken added on top. I got an espresso martini with gin; pretty good, just wished there was a bit more espresso flavor. Probably would order one of their house cocktails instead next time. Lastly we had the stone fruit cobbler with ice cream and a pine nut/pistachio brittle. Unlike any other cobbler I've ever had. Perfection of different textures. Also, we had the duck fat fries on another day; they were delightfully crispy and lightly seasoned with garlic. The ranch it came with was so yummy and definitely dill-forward. I'd definitely come back! Thank you for your hospitality.

Wow!!! WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA - the amount of gourmet mushrooms include truffles was out of this world. Definitely must try!!!

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The Mill at Glen Ellen

4.8(525 reviews)

6.3 mi

I had a late lunch. As soon as I stepped in I was greeted. I sat by the water outdoors. There is…read moreoutdoor of indoor seating. All staff were super friendly, several checked in on me. They def knew their menu. Immediately brought water with cucumber and lemon, very refreshing. I ordered the bread with butter to start, it was excellent. That butter just melts on every bite, taking the bread to the next level. Staff recommended the Rachel pastrami. It did not disappoint. It was very simple. However the combination of the thousand Island, sauerkraut, the pastrami and buttered bread just made it so delicious. It was decently meat packed too. The sandwich came with fries which I inhaled the ketchup that they brought me extra. It also came with two types of coleslaw both were delish. They were not overwhelming with dressing. The yellow one was interesting bc I thought it was turmeric but it was slightly sweet. Delish as well. Also ordered their Italian prosecco. I'm into red wine but for some reason perhaps the environment I felt the prosecco would work and it did! It was bubbly refreshing, tasty, and not dry. Their restroom was big and clean. This is in the Jack London Village. They have parking on both ends. The village has other restaurants and wine tasting as well.

Ambiance 5/5 Customer service 5/5…read moreFood 4/5 Value 3/5 This is a beautiful location next to the creek in the woods. Customer services is great. We ordered appetizer-4 slices fratolla bread with evoo, garlic, parsley and butter $10. This is actually very with fresh warm bread and great ingredients. Clam chowder $18. This is one of the best clam chowder we had. It is so creamy but the clam was lacking compared to others. Favor was perfect. They were so considerate that they separated the soup into 2 smaller bowls so we each can have our own. The Wagyu steak burger is good and cooked perfectly pink for medium. The Rachel pastrami sandwich was just average due to the quality and portions of the meat. It is not bad but we were expecting it to be better. Value is average for the quality and portion.

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Chocolate cake

Mary's Pizza Shack

Family-owned & operated

Friday night at Mary's Pizza Shack was awesome. The chef made my daughter a vegan pizza not on the…read moremenu (just ask) and honestly it was perfect. I had a double pepperoni with light cheese and it was also perfect. I think he added basil! We will definitely be back

In the heart of the Sonoma Plaza shopping district is Mary's Pizza Shack restaurant. The restaurant…read morechain has a strong local roots. In 1959, family matriarch Mary Fazio opened up a "shack" serving up Italian homemade comfort food. That shack was in nearby Boyes Hot Springs. The shack is long gone and the family still runs their local restaurants. I'm no stranger to Mary's Pizza. Been dining at their various locations for over 20 years. My go to faves are the pizza and Mary's house salad. But I've never had anything I didn't like from them. The pizza when baked right has a crust with a nice chew and perfect combination of crisp exterior and soft interior. They use quality ingredients. I like that they use the traditional pepperoni with natural casing, it curls up into little cups when baked. Taste all so good. Mmm. Terrific, classic cheese stretch. Pizza sauce is housemade, as is the Sonoma salad dressing. I order that dressing with the signature salad which is another fave of mine. The late weekday afternoon I dropped in, our waiter was enthusiastic and engaging. But possibly due to staffing levels, he forgot to provide plates for the pizza he dropped off and the other items we requested (napkins, refills, the check). We asked the waiter that was assigned to the neighboring tables. Our waiter was covering other tables on the opposite side of the restaurant along with our table.

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Starling Bar Sonoma

4.6(105 reviews)

1.5 mi

If you're in town check them out! Super cool local bar with great entertainment . Good bar food and…read morethe bartenders know their cocktails! Legit

The thai tea drink alone deserves the five stars but the fact that the bartender was such a sweet…read moreperson and the service was great made it even better. They even have an amazing indoor ambiance full of board games, chairs, and booths, topped off with a beautiful outdoor patio AND the prices are REALLY good. All that combined just makes this one of the best bars in Sonoma. I'll definitely be coming back. Would give 10 stars if I was able!!!

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Croccante Artisan Pizza

4.6(341 reviews)

9.5 mi

Found this gem during our recent visit to Napa. Absolutely Loved the pizza here. It was really busy…read moreand there was a ~45 minute wait for the table so we chose to sit in the bar area. Seating was pretty and ambience is standard for a casual dining spot. Servers were extremely busy so service was a hit and miss but they were trying . We got the Burrata Pizza with Mushroom and the Sausage and Pepperoni pizza. The Burrata Pizza was mind-blowing. Absolutely Loved it ! One of the best I've ever had. The Detroit crust is amazing - Perfectly Crispy on the outside and just the right softness in the inner base. The Other Pizza was good too but its the Burrata Pizza with added Mushrooms that stole the show. We will definitely be back here when we visit Napa next !

Stop two of the Napa pizza crawl…read more We opted for the Detroit style burrata deep dish. Pizza was pretty good, but the crust edges were a bit firm to consume fully. HOWEVER, should you choose to get a deep dish for a walk home after some drinks, the crust seems to be fully consumable. Our waiter was helpful advising what could and could not be done as far as combinations or adjustments went. Bar seating is available, but limited, outdoor seating also available.

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Huevos Rancheros

Kashaya's Portable Wood fired Pizza

4.7(21 reviews)

1.0 mi

Kashaya has a mobile wood burning oven on a trailer hitch that she drags around behind her pick-up…read moretruck. She sets up, fires up the oven. Starts rolling out her hand made dough and proceeds to make savory & dessert pizzas. Check her out ot the Sonoma Plaza farmer's markets booth on Tuesday Evenings and Friday mornings. Click on the photos I attached to this page. Oooo! Sweet vanilla custard and fresh berry Pizza!

I attended a rehearsal dinner which Kashaya catered and I have to say it was one of the best pizzas…read moreI've ever had! What was the most fun was... The whole crew was smiling and friendly. They just pumped out so many kinds of pizza and it was great fun choosing each slice.

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Nutella & banana

The Girl & The Fig

4.1(4.8k reviews)

1.1 mi

Wow! I came back years later, and I'm still incredibly impressed by this restaurant. The girl & the…read morefig has truly mastered its sauces, elevating the dishes from great to excellent. Our waiter, Willie, was very knowledgeable about the menu, seemed genuinely happy to be there, and provided excellent service throughout the night. My only caveat was the radish appetizer. I was surprised that it was literally chopped raw radishes served with butter. Thankfully, Willie brought us an aioli that significantly improved the flavor, but the dish still felt underwhelming compared to everything else. Steak au poivre: One of the best dishes I've had all year. It was fantastic, memorable, and the extra sauce was also delicious with the sourdough. Flounder: Buttery, citrusy goodness. It was cooked to perfection, and the sauce took it to the next level.

3.5 stars During our Sonoma vacation last week we were…read moreexcited to dine here after hearing so much about the place and seeing so many 5 star reviews. Our experience however was somewhat mixed. The restaurant is cozy and very cute; elegantly decorated with beautiful art works painted by the owner which we enjoyed a lot. Excellent service, our waitress was warm, personable and very pleasant. We received each a glass of complimentary champagne for our anniversary. To start, we ordered a cauliflower soup and a fig arugula salad. The soup was tasty and light, very enjoyable, salad was ok, we were hoping for a little more figs and pecan. Both of us liked the scallops and the relish, it was perfectly executed and delicious. We had high hopes for the mussels unfortunately it was a let down. While the broth was flavorful, most of the mussels were tiny. Hubby even got several bites with sand and had to go to the bathroom to rinse it out. We mentioned to our waitress, the manager came over to apologize and our dessert was comped. Which was a good gesture. We did also have nice chats with a family of four sitting next to us. Not sure if we'll return any time soon, if we do will stay away from the mussels.

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Nayeli G.

102

1 year ago

My coworkers and I recently went to Jacob's to celebrate a birthday, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. They accommodated a table for seven of us, which was greatly appreciated. Despite having to adjust our reservation slightly due to work, the staff--especially our server--was kind, flexible, and super welcoming. As soon as we arrived, our server was ready to take drink orders, and the service remained attentive and friendly throughout our meal. One standout detail: some of my coworkers wanted items from the lunch menu, and the restaurant was happy to accommodate--something you don't often see. We also brought a birthday cake, which they kindly stored for us until the end of the meal. That level of service really made the celebration special. Now, the food: absolutely delicious across the board. I had the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp instead of chicken--creamy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My coworkers were just as impressed: - The Chicken Pesto Panini was large and packed with flavor. - The Lamb Gyro was generous in portion and came with crispy, tasty fries. - Two coworkers raved about the risotto, calling it some of the best they've ever had. - The seafood stew had rich, authentic flavors that impressed everyone. - The rib-eye salad was refreshing and well-balanced. Their wine list was another highlight--great selections that paired well with our meals. Also, I have to mention the Sonoma Pizza, which I've had before and is still one of my all-time favorites. The restaurant itself is small, cozy, and truly authentic--a hidden gem that delivers an outstanding Italian dining experience. At the end of our meal, they brought out our cake with candles and let us celebrate right there in the restaurant, which was the perfect ending to a wonderful evening. Highly recommend Jacob's for anyone looking for great food, amazing service, and an authentic atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! We were having such a great time that I didn't get any pictures! read more

J Y.

7 years ago

We met both owners and they were super nice and extremely welcoming into their restaurant. The food was outstanding and delicious. The atmosphere was great and the service was first class. read more

Nicholas H.

8 years ago

I ordered the tomato garlic and basil Pizza it was so good and the service was amazing Jacobs is great an I recommended going there

Dale D.

9 years ago

Horrible place horrible owner never go here go anywhere else for better food beware and stay away

Jen S.

8 years ago

Don't eat here this person is not honest and totally used the Pizzaria owners. Horrible ethics!

Hyyyuhuyh H.

5 years ago

Be aware that Jacob's charges an illegal convenience fee.

Heather H.

5 years ago

Very friendly staff and surprisingly delicious food!

Jacob's Restaurant - italian - Updated October 2026

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