Pizzeria Tra Vigne in St. Helena is the kind of neighborhood gem that keeps drawing you back--and…read morein our case, it has. I've visited a couple of times with my family, and each visit reinforces why this spot is so beloved. The atmosphere is effortlessly inviting, especially the relaxing outdoor seating, which feels perfectly suited to the easy pace of Napa Valley. It's casual, comfortable, and ideal for lingering over a good meal with people you enjoy. The food consistently delivers. Their calamari is a favorite--crispy, well-seasoned, and reliably delicious--and the pizza never disappoints, with a satisfying balance of fresh toppings and a perfectly cooked crust. Everything tastes fresh, comforting, and simply yummy in the best way. Service deserves special mention: the employees are friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making the experience feel warm and unrushed every time. Pizzeria Tra Vigne strikes a wonderful balance between quality food and relaxed dining, making it a place we're always happy to return to.

I was surprised to find Pizzeria Tra Vigne so packed between lunch & dinner. We were quoted 20…read moreminutes for a table, briefly stepped outside to retrieve an item from the car, & were then seated immediately by a different hostess when we re-entered the restaurant. Disorderly service, & it was obvious our server's attention was stretched quite thin. We shared a Chopped Salad ($15.95) which was nothing to write home about; a delicious al dente Rigatoni Bolognese ($19.50); & a disappointing New Yorker pizza ($27.50 for the larger size.) Its soggy crust & tasteless pepperoni made me question why so many tables had a pie as part of their meal. Perhaps I'm missing something, but I would not recommend Pizzeria Tra Vigne for their pizza based on my single visit.

Oh My Goodness!! We were walking around exploring when we looked across the street!…read more After crossing the street, we stood in line impatiently awaiting to spoil ourselves with pastries and coffee. We ordered the Oatmeal Everything Cookies. Oooooh so delicious!! Crispy edges and soft and chewy middle. It consists of oats, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, coconut, cherries, and raisins. It was so good, I had to ask about the ingredients!! We also had their seasonal pumpkin spice cake with burnt butter cream frosting! It was so moist and delicious! The Cardamom Vanilla Latte was also good. After our snack, we went back in line and ordered a dozen to-go pastries to take home!!! Station is a gas station! So, it's a gas station with gourmet treats! Not your typical gas station foodies!! They offer pastries, sandwiches, salads, pizza, and a nice coffee drink choices. They also sell souvenirs as well. I am sure I am missing something. Overall, a great experience!! The young ladies working were both energetic and friendly!! They were very helpful and patient while we were picking out our to go treats. We are looking forward to our next trip.....

This is officially my second-ever gas station review -- the first was for fish tacos, and now here…read moreI am writing about an $11 Tropical Kale smoothie. On our drive back from Calistoga to Berkeley, my bestie and I needed a quick snack, and this stop in St. Helena was perfectly timed. She's been here plenty of times; it was my first visit. I went the smoothie route (solid, refreshing, did the job), but I couldn't help noticing that most people were walking out with pizza. That seemed to be the move. The place had a steady flow of locals and road-trippers, which is always a good sign when you're pulling off the highway. It was quick, easy, and exactly what we needed in the moment. Will I be back? Probably not, but this might be perfect for you.

Seriously one of the best meals I've had in a long time; had scallops and they were so lovely and…read moredelicate. And they were super-accommodating to gluten- and dairy-free needs. Also - fun fact - you can get half-orders of the pasta and salads, and the portions are still quite large. The famous handmade mozzarella - prepared table-side - was truly outstanding. The duck bolognese was a table favorite, even with the gluten-free pasta. The one downside is how incredibly loud it is inside. Hard to hear each other and the waitstaff.

Absolutely phenomenal! Drinks: 1. The Blood Moon (my…read morefave--amazing), 2. Lychee drink (tasty) App: mozzarella with the most amazing, warm soft bread and a side of prosciutto & arugula-hazelnut pesto. This is A MUST main course: lamb chops with pearl couscous and some greens I could have done without. But the lamb was heavenly. THIS IS A MUST GO

This was for our 23rd wedding anniversary, so as a treat, I decided to invite my husband and close…read morefriends to lunch. While working in St. Helena, I could never find an opening in a reservation, so here was a great opportunity now that all of us are retired. Our friends live in Clear Lake while we live in Vallejo, so this is a central place to meet. It was the best decision I made because every year for the past several anniversaries, we've gone to Cache Creek to C2. Their food and service is excellent because my husband enjoys poker, but I thought a change of scenery would be nice. And it was! Firstly, it was very kind of the staff to present us with a greeting card signed by everyone -- how sweet and thoughtful! We will cherish that! Secondly, we were very impressed with how the food/wine was locally sourced. It was incredible to hear the story about Custom, the Bull, and taste the difference between the Highland beef compared to Angus. Our waitress was "Erica S." She was engaging, personable, and very informative. My husband and I would definitely like to return to return to experience the dinner menu! We and our guests had the following dishes: Artichoke appetizer Arbororio Biscuits & Gravy Two Cheeseburgers Three Bloody Mary's Farmstead Margarita When they found out it was our anniversary celebration, the house sent over four glasses of complimentary champagne and a dish of dessert -- again, very sweet and kind of them I now understand why so many crowds flock to this restaurant! It's well worth the wait! If you have not experienced a meal there, you must definitely go now!

I was really excited to try this restaurant for the first time, especially for Mother's Day, and…read morewhile the food itself was excellent, the overall experience was disappointing enough that I would not return. From the beginning, there seemed to be constant miscommunication between staff. We specifically booked an outdoor reservation and were seated inside instead. While mistakes happen, it set the tone for the rest of the evening. The bigger issue involved the wine and corkage fee. We purchased a bottle directly from the market associated with the restaurant and were told by the employee there that the corkage fee would be waived if we bought their wine. When we sat down, our server Sara told us that was not true and that we would still have to pay the fee. I explained what we had been told, and when she asked if I wanted a manager involved, I said yes. Before the manager even arrived or clarified the situation, the server opened our bottle of wine. In the silence and confusion, I reasonably assumed the fee issue had been resolved. Then the manager came over and told us we would still be charged and implied that nobody at the market would have told us otherwise. The way it was handled made my husband and I feel like we were being accused of making the whole thing up, which was especially upsetting on Mother's Day. At that point, the bottle was already opened, so we were essentially stuck paying the fee regardless. Between being seated incorrectly, the poor communication between employees, and how dismissive the situation felt, the service completely overshadowed what should have been a special meal. The rest of the service we felt ignored and there was minimal effort to accommodate. Great food alone is not enough to justify returning when the hospitality experience feels this frustrating and unprofessional.

Family owned restaurant (they also have one in Calistoga) in quaint and oft-overlooked St Helena…read more Napa gets the fame for sharing a name with the valley, but there's a couple other locales that are cuter, quieter, and just as a nice experience in wine country. This place has very friendly and helpful service, clean bathrooms, nice atmosphere, and comfortable booth seating. Upstairs there's more seating. The outdoor seating on the balcony! would be an awesome place to replenish from wine tasting and plan the rest of the day to other wineries while you watch the Wine Train roll by. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

When we left Safari West we need an easy place to eat with kids. They had good service. We ordered…read morespaghetti and meats, pizza, a house salad and fish and chips. The spaghetti is a large portion with good meatballs. It comes with cheese bread and definitely enough for two people to split. The pizza was delicious and the creat had the perfect crunch. Fish and chips were just ok. There was 8 of us and we couldn't sit together. It is a small restaurant. They also charge extra for ranch for the pizza. Over a good place of you need something easy and low key.

The service was very friendly and accommodating. Even though they weren't initially seating outside…read moredue to earlier rain, our server went out of their way to set up a table for us on the patio, which I really appreciated. I also didn't realize we had walked in just 10 minutes before they closed between lunch and dinner service, otherwise I wouldn't have come in at that time. That said, the server never made us feel like an inconvenience, which is a huge plus. The outdoor bistro area was very cute and added a lot to the experience. Overall, I'd give four stars for service and ambiance. As for the food, it was good, we finished everything, but it didn't have that standout "wow" factor. With so many amazing dining options in St. Helena, I'm not sure I'd return specifically for the food.

This is our 4th time here. I highly recommend their garlic…read morebread; tortilla soup & eggplant parm! All are really good. Their Gnocchi is good but sauce not so much, my daughter said tastes like chef boyardi? Idk. Fried fish was tasty but thin stripe. Folks that work here are real nice. And totally pros. It's a cute small restaurant. No corkage fee for first bottle! Nice

Still love this place! Finally was in the area again and came back…read more The ice cream was delicious, smooth, and creamy. Staff were still friendly and polite and provided us glasses of water while we chatted and inside was nice, and refreshing! 10/10!

Thank you Irwin for making "Her Majesty"! Vanilla ice cream with brownie chunks and caramel swirl…read more It was absolutely perfect and we can't wait for more!

We had the pizza and fries after our tasting seession, and they were great. The pizza is cooked…read moreright outside in a kiln and brought straight to your table, so you can really tell how fresh it is!

I dropped into Brasswood with a big, hungry group on a Sunday morning after struggling to decide…read morewhere to have breakfast. We were absolutely delighted to have found this gem. We ordered coffees and breakfast at the counter inside, then spent a few minutes browsing the retail section while our coffee drinks were being prepared. My dirty chai latte was ready a few mins later, and I took it outside to one of the long tables near the fireplace and pizza oven (which wasn't in use early in the morning, but I look forward to trying next time!). The welcoming staff brought out my chilaquiles with avocado and green salsa a short while later. Around the table, the meals and drinks were total hits. Everything was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor, and fresh. Most people ordered breakfast burritos or chilaquiles, both of which I definitely recommend, but even the pastries inside looked tasty. Patio is also dog friendly and looks out over a nice courtyard!

I love Model Bakery! Can't go wrong with anything from here…read more We were staying nearby for a few days. So of course we came here for breakfast. I love stopping here when we're in Napa Valley. There's another location at Oxbow Market too. I was going to order at the kiosk but the line was so short, I opted to order in person. I had the sausage breakfast sandwich and a latte. Both were delicious! The sausage breakfast sandwich is on their homemade English muffins which is perfectly made with the slight tang, crunchy crust, and the right chew. Highly recommend!

If I was a pastry fiend, this review would likely be quite different, but as a salad lover, I can't…read morerecommend Model Bakery in the slightest. I was excited to see a kale salad on their menu, especially one with strong fixings such as squash and goat cheese; sadly, the ingredients were entirely AWOL. In the pre-mix photo, it appears like a relatively decent helping, but after mixing, it became a mountain of kale with the other ingredients having been a facade in the initial viewing. Classic shrinkflation by which a $20 salad (yikes!) is padded by a heap of greenery. Furthermore, the squash was undercooked and disappointing even in the few bites of it I had. I believe that the salad could be adjusted to be a satisfying meal (goat cheese is never a wrong choice), but right now it's a miss, for both the stomach and the wallet.

Stopped in for lunch during the week without a reservation and was able to grab a couple seats at…read morethe bar. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was great! The spaghetti pasta was cooked perfectly and had a nice chew to it. The clams and shrimp were tasty. The calamari appetizer was a generous portion. We would definitely come back when we are in the area.

12302025 I've been…read moremeaning to check this restaurant, but they're closed on weekends for lunch, so when we were finally able to go on a weekday, I definitely made sure to book a reservation. A friendly reminder that they're very prompt with reservations. We thankfully didn't botch that, but factor in driving time. Staff: super friendly and accommodating. Ambiance: very, very intimate. Small and quaint. Also, the kitchen is open, so if you by chance sit in front of said kitchen, you will smell like food, like we did. My girls and I would normally opt for cocktails, but since we already did a tasting at Domaine Carneros, we needed to sober up a bit. There were a ton of CHP's so 'adulting'! They both got green tea, and I opted for an Americano. Two of us ordered the fazzoletti bolognese, and the other went for the spaghetti alle vongole. All 3 dishes came piping hot! Our bolognese was delicious. I wish I had asked for a side of bread b/c the sauce was good, and I think my friend wanted that for the vongole. Needless to say, we all inhaled our food (we needed carbs for the next tasting). Since we had time to spare, we opted to get dessert. My two friends ordered the affogato, and I opted for the strawberry panna cotta. I loved my panna cotta. It was creamy but not overwhelming, and the strawberries were the right amount of tart and sweetness. PS: their tap water had an aftertaste... it was weird. I ended up drinking my friend's hot water from her tea. Maybe it's RFK's no fluoride on water, but you can opt to get cocktails or not drink it. I will definitely visit again and prepare the wardrobe so that it doesn't end up smelling like food (my blazer had to be dry-cleaned to get the smell out). For the service and quality of food, it's definitely worth checking out, and the prices were reasonable for the area.