Stumbled upon this stand at the farmers market for a one off event. While he was mainly selling charcuterie, there were some menu items too. What I tried was so great, I kinda wish he'd come back more regularly. Croque-Monsieur: Wow, this may have been the best Croque-Monsieur that I've ever had! There was so much cheese and cream throughout, it was sinfully rich. The big slab of ham in the middle was great quality and really spoke to his charcuterie skills. Plus the bread was just right, not too crunchy and not too soft. Chocolate Mousse: Rich and indulgent and airy, all at the same time. Each spoonful was so much pleasure the tongue. read more

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PLEASE NOTE: THE BISTRO HAS CLOSED as of 4/30/2025. However, Maison Porcella continues to run their stands at selected Sonoma County farmers markets (full listing is on their website!) as well as running their wonderful catering business. Chef Jean-Baptiste makes amazing charcuterie and is a great chef. If he's selling any dishes, TRY THEM! We loved the food at Porcella and were sad to see the restaurant/wine bar close. read more

Maison Porcella is an exact replica of bistros you would find in France. No surprise there as Maude and Marc-Henri, the young owners, are from France. In the past I have reviewed their excellent products, and this time I want to share the New Year's Eve presentation. Reservations were staggered so that people had room between white clothed tables to chat comfortably. There was an amusee, and an appetizer, but the stars of the show were the beef Wellington and the pavlova dessert. The beef is the standard to which a Wellington should be compared. Following the beef was an incredible pavlova with fruits. Nothing ordinary, simply extraordinary! Thank you, my friends, for the elegant and perfectly prepared (and served) last dinner of 2024. read more

Maison Porcella - A perfect pavlova - Meat Shops Near Me - Windsor, California

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This is so sad. The food and experience was top notch. But whew, at least we can still get their product. Hopefully both the boudins are still available. Those little babies are magic. See you at the markets read more

Totally enjoyable lunch. A bistro experience. I've visited France over 25 times over the past 55 years. The simple meal here helped me to reminisce about many meals I ate in humble family owned eateries throughout France. Charcuterie plate we ordered is more a sampling of three pate's with pickled shallots and cornichons. A somewhat meager portion, but exquisitely delicious. Two salads: One red beet and one endive. Both perfect in appearance and flavor. Loaded with the good stuff like goat cheese, croutons, and aromatic greens. The $12 baguette with a bowl of home made butter and a bowl of olive oil may seem a bit pricey, it was redeemed by the reality that it was perfect. The bread is made by Marla bakery in Santa Rosa. (I plan to visit there soon). Finished off this delicious and healthy meal with a couple of espressos. Okay, here comes the snark. You know the common knowledge about coffee in Europe? Answer: The best coffee is made in Italy, the worst coffee is made next door in France. It's not a problem with the quality of the beans or brewing method. It's just the taste preference of the different nation's people. That fact caries over to the coffee here at Maison Porcella. The coffee is exactly the flavor a French person would expect. And I wish it was Italian style (Just like my DNA). Conclusion: This is a very good French bistro. The menu is not diverse, but what is offered is great. Not cheap eats but a good value for the quality. See for yourself. read more

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Delicious restaurant and just like you're in contemporary France. What a gem to have this level of place around. We loved everything and it's great because the owners are onsite and the chef and creators. My favorite is boudin blanc, as well as salade Lyonnaise. Come here whenever you can -- I am so thrilled this is right on Redwood Highway in Sonoma County! read more

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I tried their pop up in SF and the charcuterie plate was delicious! Especially the homemade pâté. Hopefully I make it up to Windsor at some point to also try the restaurant read more

We both had Croque Monsieur with the side salad, very yummy on a cold day. We shared a Pannecotta that was so smooth and delicious. Then we both had coffee. I had a decaf cappuccino and my husband had an Americano. Both were exceptional, but the Americano was amazing. So rich and smooth, tasting just the way good beans are roasted. Very difficult to achieve. We were in Italy 2 years ago and Madison Porcella was even better! They are pricey, but you do get what you pay for here. We will definitely go again! read more

The food at Maison Porcella is just as stellar, though the wine list and the pricing have changed substantially since our visit in October. There were many more wine options in the $30-50 range with an average markup of 30-50% over retail (~70-100% over wholesale). It's hard to find a good bottle on their list under $100 now, and many bottles are priced around 2x retail (250%+ of wholesale). For example, we had a bottle of the Domaine d'Edouard Cotes d'Auxerre, hardly a premium or high end Burgundy, which was $100 on their list. According to Wine Searcher, it retails for ~$35 and has an average wholesale price of ~$25. As a result, although there are hot food options you cannot get unless you eat in, my recommendation is to buy the charcuterie and pastries out of their cold case and take it home to enjoy or have a nice picnic lunch, with your own bottle of wine. You will otherwise pay quite a markup to eat in. In addition to the wine, if you want to enjoy the Feuilleté de Jambon, one of their signature pastry offerings (and very delicious too!), it costs $26 to take away, but $34 to enjoy in the restaurant. It is literally the same, except they heat it for you. Sadly, this and the wine markups no longer make Maison Porcella a super attractive dine-in option for us, but of course we will be back to grab items from the cold case to take home. read more

How can I say.......I was impressed with this restaurant. I really love it Small/medium size very nice decor, confortable, and excellent service with one of the owners , Maud, I feel like I'm in a friend house, no in a restaurant We have a different selection of pate , served with Dijon mustard, bread and Cornichon , OMG , home made, delicious French style ham, house signature, also home made Potato tart, layered thin sliced potatoes, crème fraiche and more , wrapped in a delicious buttery dough Chocolate mousse, yes home made House recommended local Pinot Noir , excellent Also they offering for sale a selection French and local wine, their own home made charcuterie and others products. I tell you I will travel from San Jose to Windsor just to try more dishes My compliments to chef Mar-Henri your cooking skills, experience and love are showing in your plates MERCI BEAUCOUP (Sorry for the food photos I was so exited to try the food that I forgot to take the pictures when the dish arrived to the table) read more

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The most authentic French restaurant I have eaten in in the United States. This restaurant run by a couple provides the most genuine delicious French food. I have tasted since being in France! The wine list is superb and the whole experience was brilliant! Probably going to be my new favorite spot locally! read more

The duck with green peppercorn sauce was out of this world! It was perfectly cooked, very tender, with crispy skin. The service was superb - friendly, but professional. This lovely French restaurant is as authentic as it gets! read more

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Excellent hidden gem in windsor. Fresh, delicious, well plated, decadent food. Casual, yet easily the most elegant fare in town. Service was on point, friendly, and by the end of my visit, I knew I would be back again, and soon! 100% cannot recommend this spot enough. read more

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This place is amazing. I went with my friend who recommended it, and I can't believe I had never been to this hidden gem. It's a really cute and cozy place owned by a wonderful French family and I have a really delicious menu of super fresh and local ingredients. I really enjoyed everything we got especially the carrot soup and the pate. Have a great selection and the service was great. It feels like you're hanging out at someone's house in their kitchen, but it has a very refined flair as well. I highly recommend this place! read more

The quality of the food is superb. I would refer to it as small plates / tapas rather than think of it as charcuterie boards. So friendly and great wines to go with the dishes. Still finding its way as a new Windsor eatery. The decor is fabulous, they did a really nice job in that. I am a pate fan, and theirs deserve a six star. Do read more

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This is a little French gem in Windsor . We went for lunch and loved the warm welcome we received. The owners little boy Henri was adorable speaking French to his Mother. The food was excellent. We ordered the charcuterie with bread then shared the puffed pastry with ham and cheese. Because we were sharing the pastry a salad of greens was suggested. The menu prices reflect a service charge and optional additional tipping. This is definitely a French restaurant and brought back memories of our travels through France. We would definitely recommend the restaurant but be forewarned that it is somewhat expensive. read more

Transparency, I don't write bad reviews anymore. If i don't write a review I didn't care for the restaurant or I haven't tried it. 3 stars is good service, clean, and food is good. Now to my review. I have to say. I went to Paris tonight. The food, ambience, setting, service, everything was wonderful. Steak of the day (flap meat), croque monsieur, lyonnaise salad, haricot vertes, wine list were all amazing. Also my favorite, and the thing I am most picky about are the pomme frites, crispy potato on the outside and mashed potato in the middle...perfection. And by the way so is their charcuterie. Thats how they started out. I absolutely recommend Maison Porcella. Please support them. Amazing food, local family business, and great service. read more

Wonderful surprise! This hole in the wall was a pleasant encounter!! We loved every minute! Food was awesome with the suggestions from the waitress/wife!! We had a puff pastry in a croque madam!! My wife had the mussels that were plentiful and perfectly cooked!! read more

Maison Porcella - Mussels and frites - Meat Shops Near Me - Windsor, California

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Maude and Marc are outstanding in their food, wine and service! The cozy, warm feeling of a French bistro is wonderful! We love the Croque Monsieur and the Parisian ham among the many other choices. And if course the chocolate mousse!!! We will be back there again and again. read more

Simply amazing! Went there twice in 3 days (and it was 1 hour drive each way). On both visits I choose the sweatbreads, it was the best I had in a very long time. Everything is made in house, the charcuterie is delicious and 100% authentic. As a Frenchman, extremly nostalgic of the bistro and brasserie scene, this the best classic French bistro you can find this side of Paris! Special mention to Maud for her impecable front of the house performance and great wine knowleadge and recommendations! Can't wait to be back! read more

Maison Porcella - Sweetbreads and mustard sauce - Meat Shops Near Me - Windsor, California

We went to try out their revamped menu. I'm very happy we did. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. We shared the duo of carrot and celery root salads. We also shared the eggs' mimosa. Shirley went with the fish of the day, which was halibut. She shared a bite, and it was delicious. I chose the chicken de Bresse with a hunter sauce, essentially a mushroom sauce. The main courses come without sides, so we added haricots verts and potato puree. To finish, Shirley got the panna cotta with strawberry coulis, and I chose the chocolate mousse. The dining room is very charming and looks very French. Makes me think of the movie Julie and Julia where Stanley Tucci, who plays Paul Child, helps Meryl Streep who plays his wife Julia Child practice saying in French we are looking for some place typical and charming. read more

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Dinner here was was wonderful. Cozy space and they have a small, simple menu, but very well executed. Everything we had was delicious!

Had an incredibly wonderful and delightful meal. The quality of the food, the wine list and atmosphere were exceptional. Everyone should try this hidden gem in Sonoma County. read more

We just had the nicest and truly enjoyable lunch at Maison Porcella. Such a terrific destination. The restaurant is cute and casually elegant and the food was superb. Service was personal and attentive and yet so relaxed it was like eating at a friend's house. We will most definitely be back! Don't miss this hidden gem in Windsor. read more

Another wonderful lunch at Maison Porcella. Service was wonderful, nicely paced lunch finished with a great cappuccino. read more

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GO HERE NOW!! This place is fantastic. Hands down the best French restaurant I've tried in Sonoma County. Staff was fabulous, service was great, ambiance was cute. We'll definitely be going back. read more

Well to start with the service was delightful. The food exceptional. I took my wife who is less the foodie than I along with my oldest friends who are vegetarian. So I did the ordering and everything met or exceeded all our expectations. Will certainly visit again. We had an pleasurable lunch in Wine country that I could recommend without reservation for those that appreciate fine dining. read more

She has such wonderful taste. Delicious dishes, a lovely wine list, anything to go. We first found her at the Healdsburg Farmer's market but followed her to the fixed store too. My kids love it here too. Must go when you are up for a treat. read more

Amazing hospitality! Such a fun new space with a story behind each picture, piece of furniture. They offer a great selection of French-style charcuterie, deli, wines, and other beautiful local products. Maud is just an amazing person and storyteller. We hit it off right away as we have allot in common, growing up working on a farm, raising cattle & pigs, etc. we broke bread for several hours. Well traveled and educated Chef Marc-Henri brought out some amazing fresh pates (I am not a liver person) but these were delicious! We paired the pate & home made butter with several wines from Furthermore Wines. Maud loved every one of them. I am excited about this new friendship and partnership. We will be carrying as many Maison Porcella products as we can fit in our tasting lounge in Healdsburg. Stay tuned! Check out the food and wine pairing They do on Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:30p We are signed up for next month. Maud loves her French wines, so there's a great selection to choice from. I can't wait to try their now famous "best in Sonoma County" Croque monsieur Stay local, buy local, support small businesses! read more

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Very inviting and French ambiance inside. Owner/server was very engaging and pleasant. The Croque-Monsieur with Salad was delicious. This is a great restaurant for a special occasion. read more

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The best pastry I've ever had in my life. You must visit and order an Croque-Monsieur if you're looking for a unique treat. Not only is the food great quality but so if time spent there. The owners are super friendly and made us feel right at home. read more

Maison Porcella - Meat Shops Near Me - Windsor, California

An extremely enjoyable dining experience. Attentive staff , artfully crafted menu, tastefully designed dining experience. European based dining pace. All around-What you would expect when dining in France. 'Maude' was delightfully engaging and informative.The wine flights accompanying the dining experience were delightful and complimented the menu. This addition to the ever widening dining experience in Windsor is very much appreciated. Revel in its inclusion!!! read more

You will simply never have a better croque monsieur on the planet Earth. Or anything else on the menu.

We had a late lunch and it was very good and we were happy with our meal and service. I suggest anyone going to get a menu for the wine by the glass and dessert. We ordered without a wine menu and paid $32 for a glass of bubbly and that is not what we expected. We ordered an entree special and it was not priced and was $50. Prices are high so make sure to find out before you order. read more

Wow. Boudin Blanc sausage w celeriac puree and roasted apple slices. Heavenly. Not fancy -- fundamental. House made sausages, house made butter for the bread, paired with a tasty Chablis. I'm still daydreaming about those sausages. Friendly, efficient service. Spacious, comfortable no-frills atmosphere. Not cheap but fairly priced for such quintessential bistro food. Service included in the price, which is nice. Yum. read more

My friend took me here for my birthday. We had the leek soup and a beet salad. I'll just say, it was not very good. Overpriced and needed salt. We decided at the end of our soup that we had no desire to return to this restaurant. It was cozy and clean. Server was ok but the soup and salad was underwhelming. read more

What a gem of a VERY French restaurant! Lunch was perfectly prepared and we were made to feel so welcome. Absolutely will be going in my lunch rotation. Not sure why it took me so long to visit... read more

We would give Maison Porcella six stars if that was possible. We are most fortunate to have a variety of food venues here in Windsor, and Maison Porcella is our very favorite. It has the gift of not only wonderful French food, but the most charming hostess, Maud, who has the rare ability to make all feel special. It is a charming, welcoming, small restaurant, with white table cloths and fresh flowers at each table. Also a small gift and retail area where you may purchase pates and other items that Marc Henri makes. The food is of high quality, the chicken liver mousse is like velvet, the pates full of flavor, the cheeses are sourced locally as is the bread, the potato toure is unbelievable, This is just a small sampling of what you would be treated to when you dine in this charming bit of French paradise in Windsor. In addition a great selection of wine is available by the glass or bottle. This is definitely an experience you don't want to miss. read more

last Monday we decided to try a new French restaurant in Windsor because my husband had met one of the owners at our Farmers Market. i looked forward to an enjoyable evening; instead it became a momentous one. Marc-Henri and Maud Baptiste have created a treasure, the best, most subtle food in Sonoma County. it made me realize how often we have subjected our palates to the edgiest, the most intensive, the most antsy of experiences. suddenly i felt like i was having a truly adult experience! read more

The food at this classic bistro is absolutely wonderful. They make their own traditional French sausages, pates and hams in house. The owners are French and know exactly how to present deliscious classic French dishes. This is a must try. read more