Great restaurant on the city of Sonoma's main square! This small 100+ year old hotel and restaurant feels like a time warp back to the early 1900s! I loved all the old decor and vintage ambience. Service is friendly and efficient. Just note it was rather cold eating dinner on the heated patio in January, so try to reserve and indoor table during winter! $10 Mozzarella Garlic Bread...best best in America? Great sauce, cheese, garlic, butter and herbs...it's certainly not healthy, but really good! $32 Lamb Shank...so meaty, juicy, tender and succulent. The brown gravy sauce was excellent! The polenta was hot and creamy, a perfect complement to the rich sauce. So good! $28 Seafood Pappardelle...thick layers of pasta with sauteed scallops, prawns, tomatoes, wild arugula, all in an amazing saffron lobster butter sauce. $10 House Red Wine...great price! Good enough! read more

It doesn't feel like a typical Italian spot but the Swiss hotel bar and restaurant has that western old school charm that was unique to eat in. They have a large indoor and outdoor patio which was quite busy on a Saturday evening. We ordered the brie and apples meal, which was nice but not something that blew us away (though had a great brie ratio to apple). We also got a wedge salad which was tasty and not overly salty, and a pizza with artichokes, olives, etc which was very very salty but filling. Service was quick at first and then got a bit slow as we wanted to close out. A solid spot in the square with ok service and pretty decent food. read more

Swiss Bar & Restaurant - Western style bar - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Surprise! We had no idea what to expect. Our server Cindy K was the beginning of a great lunch. The Asian salad was very good. The fried chicken sandwich delicious. The atmosphere was as promised; a historical run back in time to the beginnings of Sonoma. Thanks Cindy K for your recommendations as well as excellent service. Post note: We eat outside in the back patio. Fun experience read more

Just had a wonderful dinner here for my son's 42nd birthday. There were six of us, four adults, 2 children. The meal was delicious, pasta, great chopped salad, perfectly cooked steak. The waiter was very pleasant and helpful. Service was excellent. The room is very nice and the bar and dinning room is historic and unique. Lastly, both my wife and I have Celiac, a gluten allergy, and the food was prepared safely with excellent protocols in the kitchen to protect us from cross contamination. Really had a nice time. read more

Love the intimate feel and searing of this restaurant. We had the burrata which comes with tomato and was amazing. The meat lovers pizza was also great, the bacon was crispy on it and the ingredients tasted high quality. Service was very fast and accommodating. Love coming here! read more

Swiss Bar & Restaurant - meat lovers pizza - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Love visiting sonoma and you must experience eating at swiss restaurant at least once. the service was pretty quick. We got lucky to sit right away probably easy for a table for 2. Good date place or come visit with friends. The ambiance is moderately noisy. It's good for groups and spacious so expect the chatter. The food was great! We both enjoyed our steak and lovely bottle of wine and ofcourse coffee and dessert! Belissimo! read more

Swiss Bar & Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

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The food, service and ambiance are wonderful. The hotel/restaurant has an old world charm to it. The calamari appetizer was spot on. I had the best reuben sandwich ever and wife wife had the swordfish/prawns skewers. Excellent. Just plain comfort food and reasonable prices. A must try facing Sonoma Square. read more

One of the best around. Been going her for years. Some of the best local food and amazing service. Love the Maude and outside dining areas. Very nice. Wine cave for seclusion as well. Super Glorious. read more

We have one recommendation: go and get a Glarafee cocktail, and make sure to ask the bartender to tell you the story of the drink.

We saw a billboard for this restaurant and looked it up. This place is is a hidden gem! We had the rotini bollinaise and a dish on the special menu which was spaghetti, mushrooms, onions and sirloin tips. Both items were absolutely delicious! Our waiter was pretty great too! read more

Swiss Bar & Restaurant - Rotini Bollinaise and a dish on the special menu which was spaghetti, mushrooms, onions and sirloin tips. - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

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This is my second time here. Last summer, we ate in the front patio with Cako, but this time my friends and I ate in the back patio. It's nice in the back though the heater closest to us wasn't working but what the heck. Good food and friends is what it was about. The fried cheese ravioli was delicious! I should've had another for dinner! I also had the clam chowder since it was chilly and it was good! Since we had been drinking of the grape all day, I had the rigatoni bolognese....soooo good! The ladies had the pan roasted rosemary chicken which they loved. We also had the chocolate cake which went great with the rest of the wine. It was a great way to end the day! Service was attentive but not intrusive which I like. We got to chat with the owner which was nice! Until next time! read more

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Great food and great atmosphere! Enjoyed the selection of wine and cocktails with friends during dinner.

Service very very slow! Food served just warm! Menu - out of special at 7:00! Wine selection lacking! read more

We stopped by to eat here after a morning of wine tasting in Calistoga. The service was very good and the food was decent. My brother had went in to ask for a table in the back patio since we had a dog with us and he had mentioned to the hostess that we had a dog. She made arrangements for us to go to the back patio to eat but upon waling back there we saw another family had their great pyrenees at their table with them and the hostess then told my brother that I had to tie my dog up outside..next to this dog that I didn't know and many feet away from the table she was seating us at. She said that dogs are not allowed inside of the back patio but had to be tied up outside. Uh..no thanks. Unless you are willing to pay for the vet bill if the dog that is 5xs the size of my dog decided to do something to her then I rather not just tie my dog up outside. My boyfriend and I opted to go to the front patio, which is VERY DOG-FRIENDLY by the way. They even gave her a water bowl and many dog treats. Bread was served and our orders were taken very quick. The waitress was very attentive and made sure to keep checking in on us. To add, she was the only waitress working in the front and her service was better than any other place I had been too AND she was working 7-9 tables alone. I ordered the seafood pappardelle ($22 I think) and it was very delicious. The scallops and shrimp were so fresh and the sauce was not too heavy. My dad told me he ordered the salmon which came out served with some kind of hair on it (...uhh that's appetizing) and my mom's ravioli was overpriced for the amount she was served. I don't think i would return here because it was not that interesting to me. The service was good but the food options were just meh. read more

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Cool setting. Small quaint old bar. Restaurant offers indoor in an old hotel setting or you can choose outdoor patio area. We were outdoor and really enjoyed the atmosphere. We both had Italian dishes which were delicious. read more

Stopes at a gas station a little bit out of town and asked the locals: where's the best place for lunch in Sonoma? Without missing a beat, they replied: The Swiss Hotel. I. Am. So. Glad. I. Asked!!!! The atmosphere is incredible, the service stellar, and the food is beyond delicious. We shared the meatball appetizer and it was -plenty- for a lunch. A glass of wine and a flute of prosseco and we were in heaven. If you're in town, or even just passing thru- this is certainly worth the stop. read more

It's unfortunate that after a decade of our family going here I must said after our last family outing at the Swiss hotel last Thursday, we will not be a returning customers. The host was not so friendly and definitely not kid friendly at all. We sat for about 15-20 minute before our waitress came by and she too was not friendly. When I place the order I can sense she doesn't like her job and was not pleasant to even talk to. The food was not the same quality. My pasta was so bland, the fried calamari was slathered with a lot of sauce all over and under it making it way too unappealing for the eyes and taste overbearing. The food just doesn't seem like it used to be and the service is not pleasant. It's really unfortunate because the Swiss Hotel that we remember going for 10 years have now and will be a thing in the past for us. read more

My girlfriends & I stopped by here for drinks after our dinner & had a chill time! It is where the locals hang out & it seems like everyone knew each other! We came around 9p & it started getting pack around 10p. They have televisions. Friendly service. Well priced drinks. read more

My Sonoma Square Itinerary... Lunch at The Fig (The Girl & The Fig). A Glarifee @ The Swiss (The Swiss Hotel). Random Wandering around The Square. Dinner @ EDK (El Dorado Kitchen). Or... Dinner @ The Fig. A Glarifee @ The Swiss. Or... Dinner @ EDK. A Glarifee @ The Swiss. Ah, the fabulous, fabululous Glarifee. A cold coffee drink that is uniquely The Swiss Hotel's. It's a very old, secret, family recipe. And I think everyone should have one. A family member makes a batch everyday. No one else knows what exactly goes into it. Oh, the mystique! This establishment is old & old school. Sit inside or out on the porch overlooking the square. Since I've never eaten here, I can't comment on the food. But I do know that they've revamped the menu. About a year ago I was told by the bartender that they were working on stepping it up a notch. It's not a visit to the Square without a stop here. For a Glarifee. 4 stars. read more

Swiss Bar & Restaurant - The Glarifee. Fabulous. - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

This place is adorable, and my girls and I ate in the sunny back patio last week during our wine tour. They start you off with freshly baked bread and olive oil/vinaigrette, which we scarfed down. My friend and I shared pizza #4 which had salami, olives, artichoke hearts, and cheese on it. I think it's more than enough pizza to share between two girls. I'd give it a 3 star rating because the olives were intensely salted and it was a little overwhelming. My other two friends shared pizza #2, and I would have to give that 4 stars. Their pizza was delicious and the mushrooms were so good and fresh! I also tried a bite of my friend's roasted eggplant sandwich which was absolutely disgusting, but the pulled pork sandwich was delicious! The caramelized onions added a great flavor, and the bread was crunchy/soft/toasted to perfection :) read more

Swiss Bar & Restaurant - pizza #4: salami, olives, artichoke hearts - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

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We sat in the back in the patio, it was a little stuffy but we were happy to get a table for a last minute reservation late on a Saturday night, we ordered the calamari appetizer it was very good it had a light breading and it was very crispy, we ordered the cheese pizza the dough was delicious tender and crispy it had a few different kinds of cheese super cheesy we liked it so much we ordered two more pizzas to take home, I ordered the New York strip steak with a peppercorn sauce it was delicious it was old school perfect the steak was juicy cooked to perfection medium rare full of flavor the peppercorn sauce was the perfect touch for this wonderful steak, the service was ok not bad we ordered so much food it just kept coming we had a slow leisurely dinner the quiet ending to our girls weekend what a fantastic time we had lots of champagne laughs and wonderful food! Cheers SYOY read more

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We had a great group meal. The Swiss hotel is a Sonoma County original that has maintain quality and welcoming casual atmosphere. Our server, Sharon was amazing! read more

Solid Restaurant. The clam linguine was absolutely amazing. Calamari was as well. Well priced for Sonoma. Especially when c9mpared to over rated places like wit and wisdom. Also, they accommodate a large group very well with custom service. Will be back!! read more

Tourist with a bar review. Heard about this interesting drink they serve here called "Glariffee" a one of a kind chilled Irish coffee drink. It can be ordered with or without cream. Both are practically the same in taste, just the one with cream has a lighter tone and subtle difference in flavor. $5 a pop, it's a nice end of the evening finisher. The bar is tiny,but the action is outside, the seating is first come first serve and the wait can be too tedious. On the weekend evening we stopped in, the crowd was mostly thirties to late fifties. Few unattainable, unable to tame cougars on a prowl and everyone else. LoL. The bartender could have been a bit more attentive, but I guess he was attending to his repeats first. read more

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I enjoy the Swiss. Whenever I visit my family I always look forward to sitting on the patio, enjoying a glass (okay, well, a bottle) of wine, a pizza, and a great people watching experience. The staff is friendly, homey and the bar is always a cultural experience. A lot of locals, a little divey, and it's own little laws that are signature to old school bars in the states. The patio out front is the best, and they do have a back dining room which is more formal, yet still casual, as well as group dining. I think they have a patio in the back, but, I've never eaten in it. They do have a small hotel, but I have not visited or stayed in it. I am sure that it would be quite fun for young people (ala hostel style), since it's quite a noisy spot on the weekends and late nights due to the bars on the square. read more

This was a wonderful little cozy place. You have to ask to sit out on the back patio; nice cozy and even during the colder time, they have heaters. The waiter was fun and very informative about the menu. The food was great. Chic parm was delicious and we changed it up a bit to fit our taste buds. The fried chicken was a special with mashed potatoes and green beans were super. To top it off we had dessert. Their signature liquor and ice cream concoction was wonderful and the blueberry/lemon dessert was lite but had a full flavor and was a nice end to a wonderful dinner. Doing a little gift purchase up front at the desk was fun because the young lady was warm and chatty. Great place....if we come back we plan to stay the evening in one of the only 5 rooms they have to offer. read more

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Everything was great but the customer service was friendly but forced. My husband and I are people-oriented and noticed they weren't as warm as servers should be and tend to be. Regardless, we ordered the burrata with crostinis for an app. The burrata was like melted butter, but kind of bland. I ended up shaking some table salt on it to be more palatable. For our entrees, we ordered the linguini and prawns and the halibut with potatoes. Both dishes were delectable. I'm not usually a pasta person, but it was so good. The linguini was lemony, zesty, spicy and perfect. The prawns were an added bonus. We looked at the dessert menu apres dinner, but nothing stood out for us to stay longer and order sugar. It would have been 5-stars if the service was warmer and friendlier. They didn't maintain eye-contact with us. The vibe was off. read more

Perhaps my expectations were too high, but the service and food weren't as great as I had heard. Drinks at the bar before our seating were good. They transgender our check to our table, but no one noticed that they charged us for 2 extra drinks until after we paid the bill. I noticed it, they corrected it, but that's quite a mistake in my book. My steak was quite bland but the atmosphere was nice. read more

Love their secluded rear garden dining area, or people-watching curbside as visitors and locals stroll around historic Sonoma Square. Consistently good food. Eggplant parmigiana with creamy polenta is a great choice for vegetarians. Burger and fries are always delicious, and you won't go away hungry. A lovely experience overall. read more

It was OK. The service and the ambiance was great, but the food was not the best. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana. I had to cut the eggplant with a serrated knife. So either the eggplant was old or not cooked. Needless to say, I didn't eat that. The marinara and the polenta in the dish was pretty good. My husband got a pizza and all I tasted was garlic. I will not be going back. read more

What a great place to visit in the Sonoma Square! Fun and friendly service with small town charm. I decided to give this restaurant a shot today after exploring their reviews on Yelp. It seemed like there were people who absolutely loved it here and some jaded folks who would never come back. I just had to try it for myself. I was immediately seated upon arrival and offered a menu with the daily specials on the back. Before I could blink an eye, I had my coffee and assorted breads with a delicious olive oil and balsamic dipping sauce. I have to admit there was just so many items that looked delicious for lunch, but I decided to go with a classic... their Chicken Parmesan to warm me up a bit and try something different than a sandwich. You could tell this was freshly pounded chicken breast with a nice fried crust. It was perfectly tender and savory. My server Sharon was very accommodating and attentive. She made me laugh at least twice during my visit in a professional way and made me feel special as a guest. I can see why so many regulars come in to join the tourists here. I know I will be back again soon to try more. read more

Swiss Bar & Restaurant - What a delicious and filling Chicken Parm! - Italian Near Me - Sonoma, California

Not joking. I had the eggplant parmigiana. It was some of the best eggplant parmigiana I've ever had. The eggplant was perfectly cooked. It was easy to cut and not chewy. The polenta was paired perfectly. I ordered to go since we cant eat out due to COVID. The two ladies who work there were super nice and had a great sense of humor. Ill definitely be going back. read more

Gayle and I arrived in Sonoma during one early Friday evening, checked into our place, and then headed over to the Plaza for some window shopping and an early snack. After considering one of the many wine tasting establishments, we were instead drawn to the pleasant and comfortable outdoor Patio of the Swiss Hotel. The evening was a little cool, but the outdoor heaters, friendly service, and interesting fellow clientele tipped the decision balance to the alternative of hanging out in the old school cozy bar area. Gayle order wine, I opted for a tasty Porter, and we shared some bread and an order of Calamari. We relaxed, chatted, but most importantly decompressed after a long and complicated week. That's all we wanted and needed, and we were grateful for the opportunity. The only key negative to the evening was near the end when the folks at the table nearest the sidewalk left and were replaced by 4 folks who immediately pulled up some extra chairs, quickly lit up, and obliviously filled the entire area with their obnoxious cigarette smoke. We were close to leaving anyway, but I'll remind myself next time to check the City's Smoking Ordinance and proceed accordingly. read more

Attended a private dinner here for about 50 people. We started out in the back yard where there was some crudites, stuffed mushrooms and crab cakes. We then moved into the room right off the yard. It was a room filled with antique-y items. With 50 people it got quite loud. The one thing that stands out about this place is lack of consistency, plates served side by side were no where near the same portion size and in some cases not all the ingredients appeared on each plate. The Caesar salad was very over dressed and was soggy; the salmon was served raw and many of the steaks served were cooked very over done, but at least they were tender. The best part of the meal was the nutty caramel sundae. Overall it wasn't an impressive meal, but if the kitchen paid more attention to cooking and consistency it would be much better. read more

I came here for lunch with my family. Swiss hotel reminded me of an old movie as we were walking to our table. Service was good. Food was mediocre. I had the butternut squash ravioli, and all I could taste was oil. My brother had a pizza margarita and that too was very oily. The oyster Cesar salad was enjoyable. I would order that again if I ever come back here. Price was decent. Parking was a little hard to find. They do take card. read more

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The Swiss......ahhhhh. I've been going to this European style bar since I turned 21. Not only is it a fun bar but they have amazing food, and it's right on the plaza. The bar outside has heat lamps and often attracts a large crowd due to being right on the street. It's a lively atmosphere that often is standing room only. The bar inside is small but sexy and dark with a historic feel and eclectic art. The dining room is beautiful and deserves a more formal attire in my opinion. Prices are a little high, but it's worth it. read more

Excellent food and service. The sauce and the family's secret recipe coffee based cocktail is amazing. Cant wait to bring my husband to this place. read more

This spot is absolutely fantastic. The backyard patio is tranquil and lovely and if you come on a day with gorgeous weather, be prepared to spend hours leisurely enjoying your meal. I split the Baked Brie with my friend to start and it was perfectly done. The garlic was roasted to perfection and more or less melted in my mouth. For entrees, I got the baked rigatoni bolognese and it was so big I couldn't finish it. But what I did have was good. It was a little more...watery...than most bolognese I've had but the flavor was nice. Service is attentive, even with the leisurely feel. Highly recommend this restaurant if you're wine-tasting in the square. read more

Awesome service and food! Destination! Great value toooooooo! Gotta make it a local stop for drinks and fooood! read more

Disappointing visits! Friday night, the food was great despite poor service, so we thought we'd give it a second chance Sunday, but didn't even stay to be seated. Friday, asked for a quiet table, were seated next to a very loud talker, although there were several tables available on the rear heated patio with few other diners. Server took drink order, delivered drinks, took food order, delivered food, we weren't approached again until we were offered dessert/the bill.... Sunday we went in at 4:50, hostess said "we aren't open" (although there were diners out on the front patio eating?) She then said you can come back and have a table at 5, but we need you to be done by 7... ?what? She repeated herself, they have a 7pm reservation and will need our table will we be finished by then? Yes, we would, put our name in and she said again "come back at 5" which was in about 7 minutes from then, so feeling that we were not very welcome we left and decided we could go elsewhere and feel like our business was welcome. Will try the Swiss Hotel again, after the holiday has passed and the sting of our first 2 visits has lessened. read more