Hello everyone! Well I am reaching out to all of you from the wonderful Sonoma Valley wine country…read morein North California! Just got here today on a little foodie tour we decided to embark on and we are off to a great start. Asked around and we ended up at a small and local family owned Italian restaurant, Della Santina's! This family go back quite awhile here in the Marin and Sonoma Valley areas and have been cooking Tuscan style home made Italian dishes and man you can really taste and see the quality. It was a short walk from our hotel and upon arriving, we were seated in their back garden area pretty quickly. Was very quaint and the atmosphere and service was excellent. After a bit we ordered some excellent wine, took in the evening specials and placed our order. It is important to note the hat all the pasta is made fresh daily on premises, no box pasta here and the sauces are also made fresh daily as well and most to order which is amazing. On this occasion, we stuck to the home made pasta dishes, Lasagna Bolognese and Veal Pasta Special which were both delicious and their home made minestrone soup was out of this world. We really enjoyed our meal and it seemed like very one around us was having a great time as well. Rounding the corner we ordered some excellent espresso and cappuccino to close out the evening. Overall, it was amazing and it shows when you know the owner is making rounds at all the tables in o make sure everything is as it should be. We will definitely be visiting again next time we are in Sonoma. If you find your self in the area and feel like some Italian you cannot go wrong with Della Santina's so make sure to check them out. Enjoy your trip and Bon Appétit mes amis!

I would need to try something else on the menu to give them a better score, but the Papperdelle and…read moreBolognese left something to be desired. The noodles and pasta were cooked perfectly, but the sauces were a touch bland. Could use a little more seasoning. The staff was great, the vibe is dope, and the overall experience was nice, but I wasn't really impressed. I love Sonoma and they have some great food culture, but this was a little underwhelming.

If you're looking for one of Sonoma's true hidden gems, Enoteca Della Santina is it!…read more From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family. Rob is an incredible owner who makes everyone feel welcome and that's a big part of what makes this place so special. The wine selection is exceptional and the ambiance is warm, inviting and full of charm. It's the kind of place where locals and visitors gather, friendships are made, and everyone knows your name. If you've ever watched Cheers, that's exactly the feeling, only with amazing wine and authentic Sonoma hospitality! Whether you're a visitor to Sonoma or a local, I highly recommend stopping in for a glass of wine and experience something truly memorable . Enoteca Della Santina is a place you'll want to return to again and again. Highly recommend!

Greatly appreciated that Enoteca Della Santina was open "late" - at least later than nearly all…read morenearby wineries! Also appreciated the local Sonoma flight. I did find the prices to be a bit high but comparable with another winery I evaluated. Julia was great - so personable, easy to talk with, and happy to customize the experience for us :)

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

FANTASTIC!!! The food was incredible -- one dish after the next impressed. We are a picky crowd and…read moreit was just delicious. The chef is from Sicily and knows what he's doing. The couple who own it -- the chef and his wife who waited on us were so kind and warm. It was a truly all-around great meal and experience. (Also! They make everything to order and are happy to customize what you want. True hospitality here!!). We had off-menu spaghetti and meatballs and changed around some dishes to meet our various tastes/dietary restrictions. Favs were spaghetti w meatballs and the capellini pomodoro). We are def coming back.

A lovely Italian spot For dinner with both indoor and…read more outdoor tables. A very friendly family owned and staffed neighborhood restaurant. The food is tasty and consistent cooked by a man born, raised and trained in Italy, service by his wife and bused by their son. Be sure to do your shopping at Sonoma Market (produce, meats and poultry, deli, wines all five star). At the restaurant the service is always with a smile and it's a special find to add to your list. I try to eat there six+ times a year. I would go more often but no longer drive and live in Napa. I have never been disappointed, and have eaten my way around the menu. It is wheel chair accessible and a gift from me to you. I especially love the Caesar salad and Eggplant Parmesan, the Gnocchi and the pasta with clams, and on and on. Buon Appetito

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! 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.

Always a great meal and excellent wine selection. Wish they were open everyday. Pizza, salads,and…read morepastas are delicious. So are the deserts. This place is close to the plaza and parking has never been a problem. The staff is friendly and attentive.

We had a wonderful dinner at the depot in Sonoma last night. It's a little away from the plaza, but…read morehas its own cute charm with the old architecture. The server was kind to welcome us with a couple of glasses of champagne on knowing that it's our anniversary celebration. We had the hand pulled mozzarella bruschetta, lemon chicken and the broccoli gnocchi. The chicken was our favorite and I highly recommend it. The bruschetta was good but 4 pieces was heavy for 2 of us to eat. The gnocchi was decent. Definitely a good place for an occasion when in Sonoma.

We stopped here for lunch in between wineries on our Sonoma County wine‑tasting tour, and it turned…read moreout to be one of the highlights of our day. The entire staff was so nice, friendly, and genuinely attentive you could feel the hospitality the moment we walked in. We sat at the bar, and the bartender deserves a special shout‑out. He took amazing care of us. On his recommendation, we ordered the burgers, and they were honestly the best, juiciest, most delicious burgers we've ever had! Everyone we encountered in town had that same warm, welcoming energy. It made our quick lunch stop feel like a real experience, not just a meal. We left saying we have to come back and spend more time in downtown Sonoma this place and its people made a lasting impression.

Came here on the rec of a local and I'm glad we did! It was the perfect meal for our group of three…read moreto easily share, even with a gluten allergy. We ordered oysters, deviled eggs, and a ceasar salad to start, then got the steak and broccoli for a main course. I loved the oysters, steak, chimichurri that came on it, crispy potatoes, and deviled eggs. These might have actually been some of the best crispy potatoes I've ever had, they did them pretty perfectly. The Caesar salad was a little mayo heavy in some bites and anchovy heavy in others, dressing could have been mixed a little better, but it was still good for the most part and a good portion too. I was glad we got the broccoli to have another vegetable, but didn't love the sauce on it. It didn't really go with what we were eating, and just felt like it could've been rounded out a little more. We lucked out, didn't have a reservation but they had a spot for us on the outdoor patio, which ended up being the perfect spot to dine on a nice warm evening. It was quaint and felt like someone's backyard, highly recommend sitting back here when the weather is good.

BIRTHDAY DINNER AFTER TWO WINE TASTING…read more One week ago last Saturday night after the second winery my sister, her husband, and my relatives came here for dinner to celebrate my birthday. When we arrived our party was 30 minutes late. On a Saturday night I was concerned if we were going to get a table. Fortunately the receptionist was able to find a table for our party around 6.:00 PM, but he stated we would have to be out by 8:00 PM. I looked at the menu. Since I was going to a steakhouse in Las Vegas in late September I decided not to order steak. For the entree I decided between the branzino or beef short rib. While I am at Vegas I will be going to an Italian restaurant where they serve branzino. So I decided to go with the beef short rib at Bottega. I asked the server what pasta would go well with the beef short rib. He suggested the Spaghetti alla Sophia Loren. I'll be honest I thought after seeing pictures of the spaghetti the Spaghetti alla Sophia Loren would be bigger. The portion was smaller than I anticipated. If the portion is small the flavor better stand out. The spaghetti was al dente. What I liked about the Spaghetti alla Sophia Loren was the cherry tomatoes as they were sweet not tarty as tomatoes can be. Even though the portion of the Spaghetti alla Sophia Loren was small I wasn't full for my main course. Next was the main entrée the beef short rib. I really enjoyed this dish. The beef short rib was moist, but not too rich that I felt bloated. What also cuts the richness of the short beef rib is the polenta. Out of the two dishes I ordered the short beef rib was tastier. I was too full to order dessert even though some of the items were enticing. However I got a complimentary dessert for my birthday. Overall I fun enjoyable with my family for dinner at Bottega.

I came to Bottega for my birthday dinner and really loved the ambiance. The restaurant has a dark,…read moreintimate, romantic atmosphere that made the evening feel special and was perfect for a birthday dinner. We were a table of three and ordered three appetizers and three entrées. Unfortunately, our server forgot to put in one of our appetizers, which we had been patiently waiting for. By the time we realized what had happened, it actually ended up working out because we probably ordered a little too much food to begin with. Aside from that, I would say the service was pretty standard. For my entrée, I ordered the braised short ribs and substituted the polenta for potatoes, and they were absolutely delicious. The short ribs were incredibly tender and easily fell off the bone. The potatoes were a great substitution and paired really well with the dish. This was definitely the highlight of the meal for me. At the end of dinner, they surprised me with a complimentary birthday plate with an assortment of small desserts and fresh berries, a candle, and "Buon Compleanno" written in chocolate. It was beautifully presented and a really thoughtful touch that made celebrating my birthday there feel a little more special. Overall, it was a nice birthday dinner. Nothing was particularly out of the ordinary, but I really enjoyed the romantic atmosphere, my short ribs were delicious, and I appreciated the birthday dessert plate at the end. The ambiance is definitely what stood out most to me and made the evening feel special.

We absolutely love this deli. Their Italian salami was outstanding as was their prosciutto…read moresandwiches were made with their focaccia. We also had some chicken pate perfect with their flat crackers. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I shared with them that my Nonna was from the same region as their dad. Piedmontese. As an Italian I know good italian food and Ovello serves good Italian food. My only regret is they only serve deli items and not main entrees. Maybe that's still in their future plans!

Great Italian high quality sandwiches Highly recommend…read more Been there 5 times now-always helpful and friendly.