We tried a few special today and it was so good that we wish it can be on the menu permanently! Crab cakes: it's full of crab meat. Not greasy and just fresh crab meat without unnecessary breadcrumbs and other fillings. Salmon carpaccio: fresh salmon with crunchy fried capers! I definitely have to have it everytime I'm here! Brick chicken: it tastes good! But I wish they can add Chicken Marsala on the menu. Kinda miss the taste of the mushrooms on the plate! Cod: it's a special that I hope it will stay on the menu. It's moist and flavorful. Pistachio cream bruelee: a very nice and delicate dessert. The pistachio is a nice touch. The crust is a bit thick but still tastes good! read more

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Made a reservation here while visiting Petaluma. We were promptly seated along the wall on a cozy corner spot of the restaurant and immediately served water. We really enjoyed our dinner here. Ambiance was lovely and quaint. Reminded me of a restaurant somewhere in Italy. Loved the focaccia diavola. It was delicious and a great start along with the roasted beet salad. We shared the wild boar gnocchi which was also well prepared and satisfying. Of course we finished with their house tiramisu that was a great ending to a well rounded meal while staying in Petaluma. read more

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We went here on a Monday night which is usually a quiet night in the dining world, but it was busy here. We had a group of 6. My overall dining experience was 5 stars. We went here for my daughter's 21st birthday. The staff was friendly and patient and attentive. Arthur was our server and he was excellent. In general, the food hovered somewhere between 4 and 5 stars. My filet was cooked perfectly and the spinach was hot, but the potatoes were barely warm. My daughter's pesto dish fresh and unique. I also ordered the Batch One Old-Fashioned which was perfectly made. For dessert, we ordered the mini donuts. After we had finished our donuts, the bartender gave us each a short espresso martini on the house. Tasty and the perfect way to end the evening. I was very happy with my overall experience here. I will be back. read more

Risibisi - Filet mignon, spinach and scalloped potatoes - Italian Near Me - Petaluma, California

Very cute and tiny Italian restaurant. Our server was super helpful in answering questions and letting us know the specials. Risotto of the Day (5/5 stars) - one of the best risotto I've ever had, they were able to remove the meat for me, I usually hate mushrooms but this was good Mixed Organic Greens Salad (5/5) - had the perfect amount of dressing, tasted so fresh, the egg was well seasoned Tomato Bruschetta (3/5) - very expensive for how little you get, the bread got soft in the middle making it crumble when you bit into it, the tomatoes were very fresh Overall, pricey but yummy. read more

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Food, Service, and Ambiance excellent. There was something on the regular menu that my husband likes but wasn't on the Mothers Day menu but Marco said they would accommodate and my husband could order it. It turned out my husband found another dish he liked. Great service. read more

We had a lovely time taking the SMART train down to Petaluma. As we were walking along the main drag, we stopped by Risibisi and they had a few tables left inside. It was very cozy and our server was nice and attentive. Food was so yummy! My husband got a meat and pasta dish and I had a delicious pasta with sausage and broccolini. Very flavorful. We had to dash off to the train and my daughter only had a few bites of our food so no desserts, unfortunately. Would come back again for a date night. read more

I've been going to risibisi since before Covid. I wanted to visit them again since it's been awhile since i've been to Petaluma. I remember back then it was one of the owners who used to serve us. We visited yesterday on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't busy and the restaurant was pretty open. The gentleman behind the bar was first to assist us and then a female server came after. Honestly, I removed 1 star because of her. Her face just showed she didn't want to be there. She just had an attitude where you didn't even want to call her for anything. Honestly, this waitress didn't even smile not once while we were there. Idk if she was having a bad day but she needs to either stay home if that's the case. Bartender, he was amazing. Very friendly and I love the special drink he made. I have no idea what the name of the drink was but it was refreshing and he even made us a little taster first. What we ordered: Calamari: highly recommend 5 out of 5. Spaghetti carbonara (5 out of 5)- another amazing dish. This has been my go to everytime I come here. Spaghetti bolognese (5 out of 5)- another good dish. Pasta was made perfect and sauce tasted amazing as well. Dessert- creme brulee (5 out of 5)- great dessert as well. Loved the toastyness of the top. Im glad I chose to come back here. It's honestly been years since I've been back here. You can definitely see the restaurant aging with some normal wear and tear. The restaurant vibe has always been cozy. I would recommend maybe an update to the decor make it a little more vibrant and refreshing cause when you enter there is this old, musty smell which eventually disappears. I love risibisi and will definitely return. read more

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We had a reservation for 6:15pm and we were greeted upon entering then seated. We were seated against a brick wall which gives the restaurant a rustic vibe but I didn't like it because it makes your belongings and arm prone to being scratched. Refresco mocktail had a subtle guava flavor and stronger jalapeño flavor giving it a nice kick, but I wish I could taste more guava to balance it out. The soup of the day was minestrone and it came in a decent sized bowl and was packed with flavor. Papardelle was just ok and could've been better. The pasta was too al dente for my personal taste and to the point where it was borderline undercooked. The bolognese sauce was good though. Service was fine and our server checked in on us a couple times. With so many other restaurant options in the area, I'm not sure if I'd come back unless I tried something else besides pasta like focaccia or I ask for my pasta to be cooked a bit more. read more

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Delicious food. Great service. The ambience is very nice, quiet. We will go back again next time we are in Petaluma.

Looking from sidewalk in, the bar area caught my eye I've been wanting to try this place out and finally got my opportunity the other night. The place isn't all that big though apparently there is seating in the back and outside seating along the river. My choice was the bar area, which I like because it had a modern style, mixed with the brick walls and quaint size. The menu was typical of most Italian places. I had plans on going with a pasta dish but somehow I ended up going with the filet. I think the lure that caught me was the price for a filet was so good compared to what I see in SF. I started with the Mushroom Bruschetta, 2 pcs, that was composed of Trumpet royale & oyster mushrooms, & house ricotta cheese. Normally I'm not a big fan of buschetta's but I thought it was better than alright. I'd say 3.5 stars. My main entree which was a Filet Mignon 8oz, Brandy peppercorn sauce, scalloped potatoes, & sautéed spinach. I ordered it medium rare and came as requested. The meal tasted way better than the presentation, and what I really like outside of the filet was the scalloped potatoes. They must have had them soaking in butter for a week, because boy did they taste so good! I thought for sure a 5 star dish. Service at the bar was great, ambience was also great. I like the quaintness of the place and look forward to coming back again. The next time i'll go with a pasta dish. read more

Risibisi - Mushroom Bruschetta | 2 pcs Trumpet royale & oyster mushrooms, house ricotta cheese - Italian Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Unfortunately I was disappointed with my dining experience last night. The service was friendly and we were seated almost immediately on a Saturday evening with a packed house; however, that was the best part of the evening. My husband and I waited for a while for anyone to come to our table to bring water, then waited a while longer for a server to come to tell us the specials and ask if we wanted drinks. We ordered two glasses of wine, the minestrone soup, salmon carpaccio, and bolognese pappardelle. It took approximately 40 minutes to receive the soup and carpaccio, which were both delicious. We then waited another 40 minutes before receiving the pasta. We debated canceling the pasta and calling it a night because it was taking so long. I understand they were very busy but a restaurant of this caliber should be much more on top of getting dishes out in a reasonable amount of time. Although the food was delicious, because of the extremely long wait times I'll try another Italian restaurant next time I'm in town. read more

Risibisi - House Made Pappardelle alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Risibisi on a good day can be very good. On a bad day, not so much. Atmosphere and service are generally good. The food can be very good. Today was not one of those days. It must have been a bad day. The filet mignon from today was much smaller than normal. But the most troubling thing was the quality. A whole half of the filet mignon was fat and connective tissue. I don't order filet mignon cause I want fat and garbage. I order it because I expect the highest quality and most tender steak. To spend $48 on a filet mignon and have half of the steak inedible is infuriating. Filet mignon should be extremely tender and have no globs of fat. I know Risibisi can do better cause we have had good food there before. But based on today's quality it is very mediocre. Consistently produce very good quality over the long run to earn the fourth star. read more

We went here a couple months ago. This is an overdue review. Everything was amazing. Delicious food, freshly prepared. Excellent wait staff. And the drinks were pretty tasty. We had a gnocchi dish, and the pasta dish we had was very fresh pasta. It was a busy Friday night so seating was a little tight but cozy, read more

Great meal and fantastic service!! Highly recommend making a reservation there! Good wine list and got to try the martinis because the bartender was very busy making plenty!!! Next time we're in town we will stop there., Thanks for making our meal memorable! read more

Even though this restaurant has been around for a long time, it's my new Petaluma favorite. This time of year, cold, noisy, hard-edged spaces -- even when the food is good -- are particularly unappealing. My husband and I went to Risibisi for the first time in awhile on a recent chilly night and the place felt so warm and cozy and welcoming -- the service was friendly and professional, the music relaxing and at a subdued pitch, and even though the room was close to full, there was a convivial murmur of conversation rather than the all out roar frequently encountered at some of the other places in town. The place has great acoustics. And our meal lived up to the ambiance, everything we ordered was first rate. Look forward to returning soon. read more

The service here was quick and very kind! The food was amazing and shareable! The drinks were super great! It had a great atmosphere and I will be returning! read more

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My wife and I spent a night vacationing near Petaluma and walked the downtown area looking for a dinner restaurant. Risibis Restaurant had a 4.6 local review, so we gave it a try. (We should have checked Yelp). The space is modest and attractive with a nice-looking bar section. Thursday early evening had several other groups in the restaurant. The wait staff was friendly and active. The table was clean as was the bathroom. We ordered a Mixed salad, Eggplant Parmigiana and a house special Risotto with scallops. The salad had not been plated properly, and our waiter tried to correct his or the kitchens error. The Risotto was runny and the scallops were not properly cooked. The Eggplant was a bit greasy. Both dishes were salty and overly buttery. We were very disappointed as we had made an effort to find a good local meal. The 3 dishes came close to $100.00 without any alcohol, bread or dessert. Overpriced, average quality food which was poorly prepared. The eggplant dish was greasy. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID this restaurant. read more

From the moment we arrived at Risibisi, our party was welcomed with genuine warmth and gracious hospitality that set the tone for a truly memorable evening. The owner's attentiveness and personal care for every detail elevated our experience from a great meal to an exceptional one read more

Delicious, cozy and best staff. We drive from Santa Rosa to enjoy their amazing food and dining experience

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Our party of 6 was able to walk in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The food was all phenomenal. For the table we ordered calamari and prosciutto bruschetta. Both were delicious! It was the best calamari I've ever had, so light and crispy. The bruschetta was amazing as well, tasted great with the balsamic glaze on top. For my meal I ordered the risotto with mushroom, spinach, and scallops. It was delicious, I would order this again. They also served good size portions for the appetizers and meals. The service was great! The staff were very friendly and checked on our table often. The food was served quickly and everything was accurate when it arrived to the table. read more

Risibisi - Prosciutto Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Petaluma, California

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This restaurant in Petaluma offers a romantic ambiance with low lighting and cozy front room seating, perfect for intimate dinners. The menu is full of flavorful dishes and enticing specials, showcasing traditional Italian flavors with innovative twists. The wine selection complements the cuisine perfectly. It's the ideal spot for a memorable evening out or a special celebration. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening out or a special celebration with loved ones, this charming restaurant is sure to impress. *Request to be seated in the front room vs. the backroom. Much more cozy in the front of the restaurant* read more

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The food was delicious and the service was wonderful as well. I also like the warm and pretty atmosphere. I will definitely go back soon! read more

Classy little Italian place in downtown Petaluma which my brother and SIL enjoy as one of their favorites when they visit Petaluma. Dear Hubby and I were driving up from Southern California, heading to Santa Rosa. As we were looking forward to having dinner with our hosts for the weekend, and the drive was taking longer than expected, we asked if they'd want to meet in Petaluma to cut some of the time off our drive and we could all eat sooner. They suggested Risibisi, and the meet-up was on. The hardest part of the meal was finding parking in downtown Petaluma! Saturday night the place was jumping with lots of locals, tourists, cars, and limited parking spots. After a couple of passes, we found the after-hours lot at the BofA across Washington. Smart bank - you can park when they're not open, but you have to pay for the privilege. Once we got inside the charming historic brick building, we started relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere and good smells coming from the kitchen. We'd been snacking along our drive, so weren't starving. I ended up ordering the bruschetta appetizer, which was plenty of food for me. They did have some non-dairy options on the menu, which I appreciated. I would have loved one of their pasta dishes with pumpkin or butternut squash, but they did have butter or cream. My sister-in-law shared some of her "brick chicken" with me, which was absolutely delicious. Very well-seasoned and cooked to perfection with a crispy finish. When the restaurant is full, it's quite noisy inside. There aren't a lot of noise-softening elements, and every bit of conversation crashes together off the old brick walls. Once some of the tables emptied out it became easier to hear each other and converse normally. The server made a few mistakes on the order; likely because she couldn't hear us very well. Otherwise, service was good. I love the ambiance of the building. Reminded me of several places I've enjoyed dining up in the Gold Country in similar-era surroundings. I can see why my brother and SIL chose this charming spot. It is probably a bit more relaxing on other than a Saturday night at prime time. Prices are mostly fair for this kind of place, but a few items seemed on the high side. Order carefully if you have a budget set for your dining out experience. read more

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Excellent food and service. Great location for our anniversary dinner. We're definitely going back!

My wife and I had taken a break from including Risibisi into our regular restaurant rotation. Our meal last night was changed all that. The key was the front of house manager, Shayla. She was our waiter, probably because everyone else was eating outside. She guided us through the specials and the revised menu (for us anyway). I told her that the meds I'm taking don't allow alcohol so I would like a mock tail (my first!) that would go with the meal I ordered. She came up with a grapefruit-based drink in a martini glass with a bit of basil and what I think was an orange rind. Killer! I had two. Never thought a mock tail could be as delightful as the Italian wine I normally order, but waaaay above my iced tea no lemon default alternative! We started with the fried calamari which is designed "for the table". I sure would wish for a small appetizer version when it's just the two of us. I tried the Focaccia Diavola which was on the bread menu. It was the focaccia bread with Salami Calabrese, marinara, mozzarella, and pecorino Romano. It was less like bread, and a lot more like 4 tiny pizzas. SOO good but too filling. I brought it home and had it for an after dinner snack. Yumm. Then we had the Insalata Caprese which I thought had Burrata on it and it tasted strange. Shayla apologized because the cheese was a local goat cheese that she didn't know the chef had changed for this day, and I didn't see the olive oil or the balsamic vinegar on the plate. I'm used it it on the tomatoes. once I had the info, it was a new, tasty treat that disappeared immediately! I'm glad we split the butternut squash risotto, because the portion was huge and we still brought some home. The dessert that Shayla recommended was a strawberry chocolate cake which I was thinking that was going to be like a stone in stomach from past experiences at other italian restaurants but this one was light, had the fruit on the side, and had what looked like vanilla gelato but was probably a flavored whip cream which was SO NICE. We were both full, but this dessert disappeared in a heartbeat! I'm already thinking about excuses that will allow me to come back earlier in the rotation! read more

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First time here and absolutely loved it! The food was delicious, the service was great and attentive. The atmosphere was perfect. Shoutout to our server Noel for making a great first impression, will definitely be back! read more

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Absolutely love this place even though I went there once. The spaghetti Bolognese was good. The salmon dish I had was absolutely delicious.

Delicious food and great service. The feel of the place was very nice also, would love to come here again on my next visit. read more

Risibisi - Filet Mignon 8oz Garlic Sautéed Spinach Scalloped Potatoes - Italian Near Me - Petaluma, California

Had an excellent meal at Risibisi. Kevin, our waiter, made some good recommendations, both for drinks and dinner. The food is great with a fair price and the staff is very friendly and anxious to please. The decor and atmosphere is very pleasing. On a raining Sunday night they packed the place. I would go again. read more

Mangiare! Americo served up world class meals with world class service. No room for deserts. Grazie! read more

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Food was good the service wasn't the best but the ambiance was nice. the CUTEST town and stores were all around so nice to stroll around after dinner. read more

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I have been here ways long time ago never went back till last week we decided to celebrate our anniversary with Risibisi and I'm surprised they foods that we ordered was amazing my order was Mussels and Clams I'm a seafood lover and I LOVE it ! highly recommended, fried donuts Love it !!! the sever was really friendly. We had an awesome dinner with them. :)) read more

Risibisi - Italian Near Me - Petaluma, California

Following a relaxing time in the redwoods of California, we made our way to Petaluma, a charming town with antique markets and a lively atmosphere. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle, we treated ourselves to a delicious beef carpaccio and beet salad at Risibisi this spot is a definite recommendation for those looking to enjoy great food,service, and ambiance. Will be back!!! read more

Risibisi - Beet Carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Had dinner at Risibisi this past Friday and everything was amazing! Our server Kevin was awesome -- super friendly, gave great recommendations, and really made the night enjoyable. My lady and I started with the beet salad (so fresh and flavorful) and shared the Puttanesca, which was spot on. We also tried a couple drinks from the bar -- the Limoncello Lemon Drop and the Batch One Old Fashioned -- both were delish! Great food, great drinks, and excellent service. Can't wait to come back! read more

A friend of mine recommended this place, but living in San Francisco it wasn't particularly close for me to drop by. House sitting for a friend in Novato finally presented me with the opportunity to check this place out. The place has an intimate feel due to it not being particularly large inside, but the ambiance/lighting was warm and we were greeted promptly. The place was pretty full and I chose to sit at the bar since I came alone. Dagan was the name of the bartender who attended me and he was polite, knowledgeable, and attentive. I decided to try the meatballs (my attempt at going carb-less) which ended up being delicious. They were fairly large and flavorful. Coupled them with the soup which was good and hearty. Dagan also recommended the Boar Gnocchi which I understand is one of their more popular dishes. I can see why. Definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for a nice glass of wine, a good date night spot, or if you're simply just looking for good Italian. My only regret is leaving my leftovers! read more

The restaurant had a good ambiance and decor. The food is amazing and flavorful, and the waitstaff were very attentive and prompt. Highly recommend getting the gnocchi, so delicious! read more

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Had dinner at Risibisi last Friday and it was fantastic! I ordered the carbonara and it was one of the best I've had... super creamy and full of flavor. We also tried the special spinach pasta dish and it was amazing too... fresh, light, and perfectly seasoned. Our server Kevin was awesome. Super friendly, really knew the menu, and made great recommendations. He made the whole experience even better. The vibe of the place is cozy but still feels upscale, perfect for a nice night out. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Another exceptional meal. Our party of eight had such a great time in the tent out back. The walls kept the wind out and the heaters kept us warm. All the appetizers and entrees were outstanding, plus delicious desserts and coffees to end the evening. I Impressive cocktails to start, and lots of great options on their wine list. Some of the best service in town. The waiters are always so helpful and add to a wonderful evening. read more

Really great. We started with Mussels and Clams. Loved the broth! For mains, there was Eggplant Parmigiana- excellent though I would have liked more cheese, and a dinner salad - delicious- and a Pasta Vongale - delicious and lots of clams. I'd like to mention they have a really good gluten free pasta substitute for any pasta dish! That's hard to find. This one is perfect. Service was a tad slow, though the delightful ambience and good food more than made up for it. Highly recommended! read more

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We came across this gem on accident but so glad we did. It's a warm, rustic, intimate restaurant with a beautiful bar. Staff and host are friendly and the food was absolutely amazing. We ordered a few different dishes to try: The meatballs were the most tender ever, packed with flavor. We ordered one of the specials which was a burrata bruschetta with prosciutto, which was creamy, salty and sweet and paired so well with the toasty fresh bread. The eggplant parmigiana was amazing, I don't know how they got the layers so thin. We also got a Caesar salad which is generally fairly basic, but it was well tossed with the dressing on point and the chicken we got added was cooked perfectly, juicy and flavorful. Each dish was an A or A+. Very authentic and better than most restaurants I've been to in Italy. We are not from the area but will make a point to come back. read more