The food is excellent. Service is superb. The building and location is magnificent. The decor and lighting are perfect. read more

Superlative. The in-house made pastas are not to be missed. The wine selection superior. A great visually stunning location with relaxed vibe. Our favorite of several during our NAPA Yountville visit. read more

Was not so sure this was a place I wanted to go in Napa, but between the service, the food and the wine, they won me over. Had the tempura, the tuna and some excellent wine that made for a lovely evening. read more

In a lifetime of frequent flirtations with the most exquisite cuisine, this stood out... quite possibly one of the best. It was nothing shy of Michelin level gastronomy, set upon a backdrop ringing of relaxed joy and integrity. It felt family run- a collection of gastronomic veterans exhausted with the quips and sentences of glitterati forgetful of the respect this Olympic level endeavour requires. I speak of quality humans engaging of the art of conversation, a bartendress who, upon first glance could be underestimated, until the prolific fruit of her experience pours richly upon the food art, as it's most appropriate pairing. There are few restos that achieve this in the entire world. I lack the vocabulary to express the necessity of experiencing this profound establishment. read more

Torc is a stable in when going to Napa. I have been a number of times, and the experience never disappoints. The wait staff is super helpful and the menu is always stocked with fresh and seasonal ingredients. We got the large format steak on this visit, and the only downside was they didn't bring the bone to eat off of. Always a good meal. read more

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First off - safety is key and TORC is on it! They have added space well beyond 6' inside, and have plenty of outdoor seating. Masks are required unless you are at your table, and they are regularly supplying sanitizer as well as keeping everything clean! This is a remarkable dining experience. Food is excellent - we shared entrees and ordered a whole host of appetizers (having only gone our a handful of times since COVID, we wanted to do this right). It was incredible! The squash blossoms are superb...lightly breaded and succulent. The baked beans were something worth bringing up in a review. And the truffle grilled cheese...it's on the pricey side ($35) but it's also the best grilled cheese anyone in the family has ever tasted! One last point - the bar. Their menu is strong, and our drinks were well crafted. But the bartender also takes direction on non-menu items, AND is willing to listen to what you like and craft accordingly. I know they have a great wine and beer list, but if you like a quality mixed drink (and at a good price), have one here! read more

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We live in San Francisco but will always joke around dinnertime... "should we go to Torc tonight?" I cannot say enough good things-- you just HAVE to experience their dishes for yourself. The service is also exceptional every time and really stands out. Last night we ordered: -the citrus salad (extremely unassuming when you see it on the menu, but the various fruits are so sweet and fresh and topped with crispy shallots (?!) which make this plate unreal) -the rigatoncini (I have to describe their sauce velouté as liquified white cheddar cheez-it sauce poured over perfect house-made pasta, with huge slices of black truffle. UNREAL 2x!) -sweet potato pakora (perfectly crunchy and the aioli, also perfect) The first time we came to Napa, they served a cream cheese ice cream with huckleberry jam and graham cracker crumbles. We ordered one... and then another. Hoping they bring this back! The one thing I do have the mention is the music is incredibly loud and alternative rock-adjacent. Doesn't really match the vibe. This place is hands down a Northern California favorite. read more

TORC - The Rigatoncini, perfectly prepared house-made pasta - New American Near Me - Napa, California

The foods were on the new America side, meaning the chef tries to be creative and extract as much money from the willing patrons as possible. Being in Napa, they focus on Pinor Noir and an elevated wine experience which include the Coravin system to preserve the freshness. Of course there is a tasting menu with pairing, as long as a Pinot flight of 4. There is a special tasting menu for $100 per person for 4 dishes whatever the Chef chooses. We did not go for that. Instead, we did a do-it-yourself version by ordering 4 dishes from the menu and share them family style with 6 of us. That was very enjoyable. The pork belly, surprisingly, was dry and tough. The "beef duo" was the best! read more

Excellent food and great atmosphere. Fresh and farm to table food quality. Went with friends and the service and atmosphere was fun and lively. Seafood and pasta were great, salads were fresh and desserts were delicious. Will go there again when I am in the area! read more

Came here on a google search. The ambiance and the reviews seemed like this is the place!. And We previously ate at near by restaurants. Upon our arrival we did like everyone else and yelped it. The pictures were amazing and looked like we had picked a winner. Some of the locals at wineries said this place was good. Upon our arrival we discovered nothing in Yelp was currently on the menu. I totally understand that due to changes in the seasons. However nothing on the menu seamed to hit home . Jose our waiter stated they are known for homemade pastas! I thought to myself let's do this! The only request I had was to change the style of pasta from a risotto to gnocchi. The protein I was looking forward to only came with the risotto. He informed me it could be done with a small up charge . This small amount turned out to be 25$ . The same price as the dish . To me this isn't an up charge , this is another meal. The apps was very good and the wedge salad was packed full of flavors. Unfortunately I did not feel satisfied with the main dishes. I feel like I settled for what I know not what I wanted. I feel as if I not only settled for a dish but I also left feeling hungry , even after an appetizer , salad and main dish. The only positive points were the drinks and the birthday dessert that was brought out. After 5 days in Napa , I hate to say it but this is the least favorite meal we had! I am glad we tried it but I will not be returning. Live laugh and google isn't always right read more

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It was so nice to be eating in a real restaurant! The food blew our minds. The deviled eggs, the cocktails, the filet and short rib duo plus the gnocchi was all so memorable. We enjoyed the outside patio while social distancing. The staff was very friendly. They took all the necessary procedures with cleanliness and safety with Covid. Please eat here if you want a memorable meal. read more

TORC - New American Near Me - Napa, California

My partner and I came here while visiting and we were blown away at every part of our experience. The atmosphere is cozy yet has an industrial and spacious feel, with beautiful dark blue walls. The restaurant is downtown so you are able to have a view of what is happening outside. Our server was 10/10 - attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I opted for a glass of the Cabernet, because one must have wine while in Napa (or always). Delicious, of course. The food was impeccable, a lot of exchanged "wows" while eating. We started with the deviled eggs and olives. The olives were fresh, we wanted to try them due to the local olive trees. The deviled eggs were the best I have ever had - tied with another restaurant we visited while there, served with pickled onions and bacon. So much flavor. We then ordered the beef duo and creamy coconut rice. The beef duo was served with a filet, short rib, and eggplant. This was one of the best dishes I have ever had - everything mouthwatering, bursting with flavor, and cooked perfectly. Let's talk about the coconut rice. We added this side dish on at the last minute and boy we are glad we did! This was a light yet flavorful, and creamy rice dish that could probably compliment any dish! I cannot wait to make a copycat version! Our experience at TORC was phenomenal and I highly recommend the spot to anyone. read more

Yes - the music is definitely too loud (or I'm too old, or both?) but the space is pretty, tables nicely spaced out, the food really delicious (so. many. truffles.) and the service *very* polished and attentive. We shared a few appetizers (truffle burrata bruschetta, deviled eggs) and liked them - for entrees, my husband ordered scallops which he was happy with and I had a creamy truffle pasta that was exactly the right size portion and had a great complex flavor. Would definitely return here were we in the area again. read more

Don't go. They don't respect you as a guest. We walked in on a busy night, the front desk told us it is fully booked but asked us to wait 10minutes for a table to finish and they will seat us. So we wait, and we saw the table was cleared up, and we approached and asked, but the two people from the reception obviously chatted about shifting some other waiting party to the table, simply to tell us that the table is no more available. We are very confused and asked why they asked us to wait and then just denied us like our time is of no value. We feel very disrespectful from their service because they obviously treated us as some "backup" to their revenue stream. What's worse is when we tried to inquire about the decision, they responded arrogantly with words "you walkin on a busy Friday night and we will respect other reservations", "we are a very popular place that expect people to make reservations" and showed no empathy on us waiting outside on the street for ten minutes just because you previously agreed without honoring. They kept finding excuses, showing off how popular they are that makes no sense while all we want is a simple "sorry we messed up the scheduling and sorry for your inconvenience". Instead we treated like some poor couple begging them for food. Very very sad and disappointed that Napa has such a horrible place in its nice downtown area. read more

I wrote a review 7 years ago, we loved it. So good that it's still there, and busy. Today we stopped for a quick light lunch. Tagliatelle with white shaved truffles in a creamy parmigiana sauce, it was perfect, with a couple of hard to find beers. Will return to try more dishes. Reasonably priced wines, and a big list. read more

TORC - Hand Cut Tagliatelle with white truffles - New American Near Me - Napa, California

Service is horrible, asked waiter for a bill and he started pouring other costumers drinks and taking photos. Ignored us for 20 minutes. Food was expensive and mediocre. read more

The food was so good we went 2nights in a row. The menu was kinda small but every dish was absolutely delicious! My favorite was home made pasta with duck. The fusilli pasta was perfection! Thank you chef !! We also had seared duck breast, Devil eggs, and salads. The service was great as well :) We Would definitely come back again! read more

A fantastic restaurant in downtown Napa! Fresh produce and gorgeous plating. Overall: 4/5 Food: 4.25/5 Service: 4.5/5 Decor: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5 We got the scallops ($34), deviled eggs ($6), and the hamachi crudo ($18). We weren't too hungry from a late lunch so we shared a few dishes. The deviled eggs came with 2 eggs, nicely plated and were delicious albeit not necessarily extraordinary. The hamachi crudo has a bit of kick from the sauce and was about 4 pieces of hamachi laid out amongst peaches. It was good but the portion was a bit small for the price. Finally we had the scallops. Three succulent scallops were cooked quite beautifully, and plated with a small garnishing of various vegetables and such on the side. The bill came to about $70 with just basically a main, an amuse bouche, and appetizer so it's a pricey spot. We enjoyed it but more of a special occasion spot it seems at the price point and portion sizing. A nice choice for Napa although there are many good options here! read more

TORC - Scallops ($34) - New American Near Me - Napa, California

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We had been very excited to try Torc but unfortunately just left very disappointed. Dinner started well, our waitress came after about 10-15 minutes we ordered wine and an app which arrived promptly. Both were great. After we finished the app it took over 30 minutes for the sever to come back. At this point it's been an hour and we have not yet ordered our meals. We ask about the large format steaks, which we are very excited about....but they will take another hour. At this point we are hungry so we order a regular menu item, the NY strip for 2. It comes out and looks amazing, it tastes like...rubber overshadowed by horseradish. We spent 2.5 hours there but it was not a well paced, enjoyable dining experience. We even had to flag the waitress down after the wine glasses has been empty for too long. We left disappointed and hungry after a relatively pricy meal. read more

Absolutely beautiful amazing tasting food with great flavor combinations and a great ambiance

Great staff and awesome happy hour. The quail dish was AMAZING, but other recommended dishes (tongue, verjus salad) left us wanting. Will definitely try TORC again... read more

Made a reservation, waited for it, and found they were closed. They should've never allowed it to go through and it's my first time in Napa. Such bullshit read more

My friends and I came here during our trip to Napa. We had such a great experience here. The customer service was impeccable. Our server was so friendly and recommended things on the menu for us to try. We ordered the corn soup, it was so amazing that we ordered it twice. For dessert we had the strawberry tart which was also very delicious. I highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed with the good food and service. read more

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Overrated. Interior ascetic doesn't fit the menu. The menu descriptions do not accurately depict the meal and we listened to horrible 80s music the whole evening. The $46 grilled cheese is just insulting and why I'm writing this review. Never again. read more

Nice restaurant. We ate here on a Saturday evening. The radiatori was very good. The white truffle pasta special was good and not too badly priced for white truffles. We had two issues... 1 - When one person in our party jumped out of the car and forgot her mask, the gentleman at the desk really didn't need to roll his eyes and sign when she asked if the restaurant had one for her. She was the only one in our party that needed one, and the thin paper mask supplied to her wasn't a major expense to the restaurant. 2 - Two of the best things about white truffles are the presentation of the truffles to the table with the shaving and that first wonderful aroma. We felt cheated out of both. The truffle pasta was brought to the table already shaved. Some of that wonderful aroma had already disappeared. We would just suggest you change the presentation a little. Your restaurant was the only one we have ever been to that chose to serve them this way...and we have been lucky to enjoy them many times in NYC. read more

Aloha, there are many places to eat in the Napa area, but TORC by far exceeds most if not all. Truly a foodies haven of flavors - from American to Euro-Asian all prepared to perfection. Everything we ordered was perfect. The pork done 2 ways was absolutely amazing, glad we had 6 of us to share this gem, as it's huge! Complimented with seasoned rice, we ordered salads, sides, pasta, scallops & more. I;m so full but tastes so good need to keep at it, after all goes so well with red wine. I'm happy, roll me out-of-here. The service here is what all great restaurants should be. Easy parking behind restaurant in downtown Napa, a must when in the area. We'll be back. read more

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TORC is a must try in Napa if you are seeking a restaurant with beautiful energy, artwork, and atmosphere. Not to mention the food. Reservations seem to be a must if you are visiting during the weekend and thankfully we made ours well in advanced because there was not an empty chair in sight. We were seated directly beside the open kitchen, in plain view of the hustle and bustle that went on inside. My husband and I ordered the Deviled Eggs to start. Although many of their appetizers looked appealing, this was the top choices according to our lovely server and now I see why. They were delicious. I am not quite sure what gives them the green color but I do know that I loved the taste, especially with the addition of the bacon and pickled red onion on top. As for my entree, the Atlantic Cod, I found it to be cooked well, tender, and very good after the first few bites. With my first bite however, my palate was overwhelmed with acidity which wasn't that pleasant at first. But with every bite, especially with all the components together, the acidity seemed to lessen making for a very good dish. Overall, the experience here at TORC was lovely. From the atmosphere of the restaurant, the service and the quality of the food provided, we left feeling thoroughly satisfied. read more

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Great quality food and wonderful service. Dining here was a real pleasure and we liked the interesting options the menu provided. They sat us quickly, even though we didn't have a reservation (lucky timing!) and they did it with a smile. Quality experience that we would go back to next tie in the area. read more

The food was great and the ambience was fine. The service was good until the end when we have already paid the bill and we're about to walk out that they came back and slapped us with a cork charge of $35. We paid it, of course, but it seems a little tacky that we were stopped as we were leaving to pay for something they forgot to charge and honestly, we weren't aware of. The bill was well over $200 for two people... You haven't made enough money? I have a problem with corkage charges in Napa Valley.... read more

We had a great experience, creative, delicious and beauty food with friendly staff and great service. We loved everything! We were lucky and able to call around 330 and get in early same evening, but make a reservation if possible. read more

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Overall the food was very good . Our waiter was attentive and answered all our questions regarding items on the menu. There were 8 of us. The Host at the door & the wife of the owner, did not make us feel very welcomed. We felt rushed. We were there to "dine" not just eat a meal and run. When one in our party came to our table to converse with us, she was told not to sit in a chair at the empty table next to us. None of us will ever return to the restaurant due to the unfriendly atmosphere. read more

Hadn't been to TORC in a few years. In short food was good. Ambience was great albeit quite noisy. The service was awful. When we arrived there was an army standing at the front ready to go and then they rarely made it to our table. I could go on but the clincher was after waiting with all empty wine glasses at the table I had to get up and serve the table of 6. The waitress was having a bad night I guess. Can't remember the last time I had a fine dining experience like this. I will happily return to TORC but we will not have the same lead waitress. read more

Excellent food!! Great ambience!! Would have gotten 5 stars, but the music is awful!!

This place was on the top of my list for restaurants to try in Napa. Unfortunately, our server was too busy to check on how the food was tasting, because the risotto was the most bland dish I think we've ever had. The tomato tart was NOT a tart, but more of a buratta and tomato salad with a puff pastry on it. The squash blossoms were okay, but really not much to them other than the breading and olive aioli. The filet cooked medium rare was very small - maybe 6oz before cooked. They also overcooked the steak. I would have loved to let my server know, however, she didn't return until someone else had cleared our table. Small portions, high price, and laking flavor. Unfortunately, this place was a disappointment for our last night in Napa. If you want somewhere worth remembering, go to Brix! read more

It's been 5 years since visiting last, and it's still one of my fave restaurants in Napa. We were lucky enough to visit during Alba truffle season and split both truffle pasta dishes - some of the best we've had. Recommend the Rigatoncini for a more unctuous sauce. The Chicken for two is fabulous as well. read more

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I've had Torc bookmarked for years, and it lived up to the hype. Made a reservation when it was still only patio seating as an option, and even though it was cold out I didn't mind it at all - space heaters and a tent kept the space warm. They are taking all safety precautions - masks, gloves, spacing, sanitizer. Indoor dining is available again and as we walked through, the tables are well spaced out. There were way too many things I wanted to try, it was hard to decide. We split the hamachi, the fettuccini, and each had an entree - the pork for me and the crab for the hubs. Hamachi had the perfect balance of citrus for the fish and was so fresh. I kept raving and raving about the Fettuccini, that duck sauce with bacon was drool worthy. The pork and pork belly was delicious too. I got to try the crab sauce too which was also amazing, but for the love of god, don't order that if you're trying to impress the person you're at dinner with. It was messy af, but my husband didn't care if he looked like a damn mess, we've been married over a decade haha. Y'all have really got them defending this Covid surcharge. When the server first came over, to welcome us she pointed it out and it was also clearly printed on the menu. $4 per person fo a restaurant that was forced to shutter more than once and has to still pay rent on less seats during a year long pandemic?? You complaining about $4 per person? If don't want to spend it... stay home. I'll pay it where ever I need to, to help keep restaurants open. read more

TORC is my favorite restaurant in Napa PERIOD. Go there enjoy the delicious food and come back multiple times to support this business!!! read more

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Overrated and overpriced. Service and overall ambiance are impressive but there are better restaurants in downtown Napa.

If you are a foodie and you weren't able to snag those uber-hard-to-get reservations for The French Laundry then I definitely recommend you give TORC a shot as their food is Michelin quality. They are currently doing a limited dining experience due to CoVid measures as well as challenging staffing conditions but don't let that scare you away. We received tremendous service from their staff and everything was top notch. The food quality, the bright flavors and a fantastic and reasonably priced wine list all make for a spectacular dining experience in the heart of downtown Napa. read more

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As we enjoyed a delicious Sunday night dinner that stretched out nearly two hours and was paced just right by the blue-jean-and-chambray-shirt clad wait staff in a warm meets cool space, my husband and I observed Torc may be remarkable as much for what it is not as what it is. It is not a hipster-only venue with 'we're too important for you' staff and over complicated food at outrageous prices. We were concerned it might be so given some of the reviews here and elsewhere. What it is, at least was on that night, is an 'all people are welcome' kind of venue. That included parents with six year old watching a movie on his Ipad (remember restaurant coloring books - me too), a foursome (smart to bring in their own two bottles of wine - more on that to follow) likely as senior as my husband (who was nearly old enough to vote in the Johnson v. Goldwater Presidential contest), as well as several couples who likely don't remember a time before Kardashian became a household word. Add in stellar service and fantastic food and we left fans. With so many places to eat during too few Napa visits whether we'd go back to Torc is uncertain. But for recommendation to others, Torc is certainly "Yes!" VIBE: Once another restaurant on the main floor and a yoga class studio up the flight of stairs inside, they've redone it all (upstairs is used for events?) in a perfect nexus of polished and rustic with big spaces and open kitchen. Seating to the left as you enter is the bar. Straight ahead and to the right is the main dining area with banquette backs along the walls and tables in the middle of the room and by the window. Tables have ample room between them to not feel as if you are sharing a sardine can with other diners. Hooray! The seating tip I pass along was provided in another review I read recommending one not choose a table at the open kitchen. Good advice, I could see when I arrived. I'm glad I took it. The music mix is wonderfully... I SAID THE MUSIC MIX IS WONDERFULLY A FIT FOR MOOD OF THE PLACE. But yes, it is more than a tad too loud for conversation comfort. Or was on our night. SERVICE: I made our reservations on Open Table and called Torc the day of to confirm. From that conversation forward, every contact with the front of house staff was tip top. I don't know who is doing front of house management here (one of the staff at B. Cellars mentioned the Chef's wife), but whomever it is has done a very good job assembling a team of professionals and training them well. It was like enjoying great choreography. The only mis-step in the service samba was every single table on our side of the house received their cocktail orders after the first plates of food appeared. In our case the bartender delivered the (luscious) libations to the table himself. Otherwise, pitch perfect. MENU & FOOD: The menu is as creative as you've heard. But maybe just a bit chaotic too. I appreciate dissonance, in music or on menu, but I think as Chef Sean O'Toole finds his voice the menu options could benefit by a little more harmony for kitchen identity. That said, all we had was lovely. The pumpkin soup was delectable to eat and the presentation of it by the kitchen staff server who 'announced' the ingredients as he did a pour of soup around the timbal of crispy shallots and other ingredients in the center of the bowl added to the fun. The lobster risotto was rich and flavor filled if maybe too little lobster for @$23. (Yelp text space is limited but those two dishes need mentioning.) It is also true the portion sizes are more modest than some more standard restaurants. We're lighter eaters so they worked for us. LIBATIONS: The wine list by the glass is spendy and not as many options as expected. The bottle list is extensive and while a few that came in reasonable range ($55 'ish' for us) the list was in general expensive, including library wines at $1K plus. Cocktails specials are creative and luscious. (Try the bourbon based "O'Pear". You're welcome.) We opted for drinks in the $12 - $16 range each in the interest of budget although wine would be our usual choice. Which leads me to corkage fee here which is a mere $20 a bottle! This is the place to bring your own bottle, as the foursome at the table next to us obviously knew as they came prepared with two. VALUE: Just as in life outside Torc, you can make simpler choices and keep the cost here within a reasonable range or make extravagant choices and pay a bigger bill. In our case, two cocktails, four plates to share, one dessert, one espresso and the bill was $105 before tax. We were happy. This N That: 1) Parking: On street. 2) Accessibility: Level in and all on one floor. Seating is standard table height. Most tables have ample path of travel room. 3) Others: You might consider these casual dining places for great meals. In random order: ZuZu, Farmstead, Oenotri, Celadon, Redd Wood, Ciccio and Mustards. read more

TORC - New American Near Me - Napa, California