Food is fabulous, drinks are delicious, atmosphere is cool, and the owner is usually there making sure everything is great. I'm sure it would be whether he was or not...staff is special, attentive, clearly foodies who appreciate other foodies. Love this place! read more

We waited a bit to get into Torc and it was worth it. The meals were excellent, tasty and presented well. I made the mistake of not having a mask when I arrived and asked the hostess if they had any. "Of course", was her response followed by there is a $3,00 charge for it. Torc, you're not an inexpensive restaurant so if customers, sometimes forget a mask, you simply need to provide one and ditch the ridiculous price. read more

TORC - Mask charge - New American Near Me - Napa, California

The restaurant is open and airy. Service is adequate. We were really looking forward to coming here. The Hamachi appetizer was ok. It was little pieces of hamachi with grapes, avocado cucumbers and overwhelmed in rice crispies. But for the appetizer and the fair service this would have been a 5 star meal. The pork chop $38 was excellent, the beef duo of short rib and filet mignon was terrific $52 and the black cod $36 was also great. I am giving you pictures for your assistance. We passed on desert. Drinks are $12. Meal for 4 was $250+ tip. read more

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Very spacious restaurant - enough spaces to meet social distance. Very good food& service. read more

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I really liked the space of this restaurant. It's open and very inviting. We had a lovely window table to watch the goings on of this charming street. The food is excellent! Everything we had was amazing from the squash blossom frito misto to the deviled eggs to the kampachi crudo and fresh corn soup, The lobster risotto will totally rock your world with a perfect touch of meyer lemon and lemon verbena. One of the better risotto dishes I've had. We finished with a black cherry cake with a black pepper ice cream. Amazing! They make all their own ice cream here on their take on a root beer float with a dark stout beer and ice cream also made out of beer (who knew this could even be done?) was incredible! It was hard to get the spoon away from my man, so I only had one small bite. The service was also quite good. Very attentive by the numerous people who helped up and it's safe to assume they all pool tips as we didn't have one main person coming to the table. The wine list is vast and could be intimidating if you let it. It would be nice if they had more by the glass, but I managed very well nevertheless. Their Som is wonderful and made great suggestions. All in all TORC for the win. Love the whole farm to table concept and that shines through strongly here. read more

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OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!! This place was SO GOOD!!! My friend picked this place because she had researched all the restaurants in Napa and thought this would be a stellar choice...she's always right. I don't know what they do to those deviled eggs, but every review on here is correct. They are beyond fantastic. I don't think I can ever eat "normal" deviled eggs again. They spoiled me. The beet salad was so fresh and delicious plus their presentation was gorgeous. For main courses, we split the cod which practically melted upon touching it with your fork and the gnocchi with white truffles which were in season and was simply divine! I wish we could have tried a dessert because I'm sure it would be on par with everything else, but there simply was no room left in our very full bellies. This was my favorite meal of my Napa trip. read more

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Great place! It started with awesome music: Zeppelin, Stones, Hendrix, White Stripes. That set the mood. Staff are busy and attentive. Service is top notch. The menu was unique and varied. Cousin, my esposa, and I tried the sampling menu, each picking different courses. Everything was fresh, bright and flavorful. The booze menu is impressive; I opted for a neat pour of Redbreast. All in all an excellent experience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

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They added their own personal COVID tax to our bill, without any prior notification. It was 8 dollars and we had to speak to the manager to get an explanation. They said it was to cover the cost of business now, masks and gloves, and wanted to be up front about it, which doesn't make sense since they should have have told us when we made the reservation or at least when we arrived if that was the case. I get that things are hard during COVID, but making your customers feel like they have to make up for the country being restricted buy giving you more money when they themselves have also had hardships during this time, is not the answer. The food was very good, but overpriced for small portions . read more

TORC - New American Near Me - Napa, California

loved this place - outstanding food & service. we had dinner for 4 on the patio. The salads were fabulous & so creatively plated. i think i could have ordered everything from the left side of the menu. soft shell crab had great heat....pasta dish was outstanding. they have an extensive wine list & very fairly priced. would definitely come back. read more

What a great dinner to kick off our Napa trip! The service was impeccable and the food was wonderful! The truffle grilled cheese was a standout and unlike any grilled cheese I have had. It's worth the price! My husband and I will return to Torc on our next Napa trip! read more

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Wonderful experience. Service was attentive, Presentation of the food was beautiful, and the dishes delicious! The Risotto was my favorite :) read more

The food and service was great. They made us a vegan risotto and it was delicious. If we come back to Napa we're definitely coming back to this restaurant. read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday and we were not disappointed! I recommend making a reservation early in advance as the place seems to be quite popular and books up quickly. We started off with the deviled eggs and it was great! It is a must order at Torc. For our meals, one of us got the pre-fixe menu which came with an appetizer, main and dessert. From the pre-fixe menu we choose the hamachi crudo, the pork belly entree and red velvet cheese cake. The hamachi crudo and red velvet cheese cake were great! The pork belly was good but not our favorite. For our other entree we ordered the diver scallops and they were delicious! I definitely recommend ordering the scallops. Service and the ambiance were great. It is a lively and intimate place to gather with friends or loved ones! read more

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Amazing service! The ziti, carbonara style, was so delicious! Also recommend beef filet. Pistachio Tiramisu desert was unique and so delicious! read more

Had a fabulous date night here with the hubby. We sat at the bar as we didn't have reservations and bar is first come. Cocktails were perfectly crafted and service was great! Their menu is seasonal and on the smaller side...quality over quantity, which I absolutely appreciate. We started with imberico and fried squash blossoms. Appetizers were delicious. Squash blossoms had a light batter and not greasy. Imberico was, well, imberico. What's not to love! Hubby had the scallops and I had the snapper. Our seafood had a great sear and cooked to perfection. Chef Sean does an amazing job in the kitchen and can't wait to go back! read more

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We had a group of 7. Appetizers were good for the most part but quite expensive. Most of us disliked the $46 grilled cheese. We also ordered the special ribeye and porterhouse for the table. The steaks were barely edible. I have had better on an airplane. They were overcooked, rubbery, and not seasoned well. They sprinkled mint and horseradish on them which no one liked. It was such a disappointment after having to wait over an hour for the food. There has to be much better places to go. I have no idea why people like this place. read more

Came back again last week and still amazing. Food was absolutely delicious. Staff was amazing and let us take our time and eat/drink. We had the deviled eggs and tempura squash bottoms as an app, I had the RIGATONCINI which was absolutely savory and delicious. We finished off with the popcorn ice cream which sounded weird to us but we trusted them. Took a bite and it was so good with the caramel popcorn inside the ice cream. We will be coming back again and again. They never disappoint! read more

TORC - New American Near Me - Napa, California

Incredible house made pastas -- the Lumache - wow! Just wow! The truffle grilled cheese was a memorable dessert course for us. So thrilled to see Carter Beats the Devil cocktail on the menu. Top notch service with Kristen and the entire staff was so hospitable and gracious. We'll be back. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu! Thank you Chef and all our new friends @ Torc! read more

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Came to Torc for dinner with my man while vacationing in Napa for the weekend for NYE. We had a pleasant dining experience, aside from being sat right near the front door so every time the door opened it was freezing cold (darn Winter lol). The food was great!!! We ordered the deviled eggs, hamachi crudo, black truffle artichoke soup (perfect for a chilly evening), fusilli pasta w ragu (the pasta was over cooked so it was kind of mushy) and the beef duo (beef filet and short rib). Definitely a great restoration in Downtown Napa. I recommend it, especially dining and grabbing cocktails with friends. read more

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Great gem! The food was amazing. You can tell that they put care and love into the preparation and presentation. From traditional to slight fusion options, everything was a such a delightful burst of flavor. They have a great selection of beverages as well. Please remember to make reservations to get the best service. read more

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We had a great dining experience at Torc! Excellent food and top notch service. Great choice for dinner!

TORC was great for what you're buying! It was around $120 and we purchased two drinks, an appetizer, two pastas, an entree, and a dessert! The quality for the price was amazing, and we absolutely loved the ambiance. We ordered the deviled eggs, risotto, raviolis, scallops, two glasses of wine, and the red velvet dessert. A few are pictured here! We had a long day of wine tasting prior to heading to TORC and the serving sizes were more than sufficient for the appetite we worked up! The service was great, they didn't try to up-sell anything and gave us their honest opinion when we asked for assistance in choosing between the more expensive / more affordable dining options. In short: 4/5 because it wasn't the best meal we ever had, but it was great for the environment, price point, and the service. read more

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In the dearth of culinary greatness that abounds in the Napa valley, there is TORC. Headed by chef Sean O'Toole, TORC holds its own in this abundance with a perfectly prepared seasonal menu and an impressive wine list. I've had the good fortune to frequent Napa many, many times over the years as I have family living there. With each visit, I like to check out a different restaurant, and on this one it was TORC. I was anything but disappointed, indeed it was one of the best dining experiences I've had. My group started our meal with some nibbles to share. The sweet potato pakora perfectly highlight the chef's global inspiration for his dishes: lightly fried bites of sweet potato, delicately spiced and dipped in a yogurt-truffle sauce were out of this world. Likewise, the chilled spring pea veloute was gone in a flash. It burst with incomparable fresh pea flavor in the mouth, at once creamy then a bit of texture from the accompanying garni. And then there's TORC's famous deviled eggs. All the acclaim these little gems receive is entirely spot on. Best. Deviled. Eggs. Ever. Creamy yet tart from the pickled onions and smoky with bacon, I could eat these all day. We also had to try the asparagus with egg, black garlic, cubeb pepper and toast, another palate delight. On this particular occasion, the egg was cooked a little too much, the yolk was not runny at all which I expect in these sorts of dishes, but everything else was so spot on I have to believe this was an anomaly. And I can't forget to mention the truly tasty salad that practically disappeared as soon as I photographed it. Baby lettuces become the backdrop for sweet cara cara orange and crunchy black walnuts with a drizzle of miso vinaigrette. Then it was time for the entrees. The short rib was supremely tender, perfect for mopping up the rich cabernet glaze. Crunchy snap peas and soft potato and artichoke hearts rounded it out. The halibut was some of the best I've had. Incredibly light and flaky, it burst with flavors of sweet meyer lemon. A simple yet perfect dish. My favorite, though, were the diver scallops. Huge, meaty scallops are balanced by charred endive and tiny morsels of grapefruit with a sweet, rich balsamic-brown butter sauce to top it. The flavor combinations of salt, sweet, tart, and smoky in each bite was just perfection. And finally for dessert, a deconstructed red velvet cake. The perfect ending to a perfect meal. In addition to the regular menu, TORC offers a prix-fixe tasting menu consisting of 3 courses for just $46, with a wine pairing available for an additional $24. It's a fantastic way to experience the chef's picks for the day. The bonus is that not everyone at the table has to order the tasting menu and there are 2-3 options to choose from for each course. On this particular occasion, I ordered the tasting menu and opted for the asparagus, short rib, and red velvet cake. Definitely not a bad decision. The space at TORC is entirely open, making for a noisy environment. We were so absorbed in our family group that I didn't notice any conversations from our neighbors, though. The background music (and serious props to whomever curates that excellent playlist) helps to distract from the noise. I really love the open kitchen concept and TORC embraces that as well. It is a delight watching the artistry of the kitchen staff amidst the hustle and bustle of the food service world. I would love to return and sit at the chef's counter next time. Tip: Order from the tasting menu to fully appreciate the chef's talents. read more

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Do not go here!!! Service is terrible and manager is worse!!! Very rude, what an awful experience!

Insert every cus word to exacerbate how great this meal was.. shi*, fuc*, dam*! Not only was it the best meal during our 3 nights (we did a lot of research and read a ton of reviews before landing on where to eat) but it was the cheapest. We had the Heirloom Tomato Rustico appetizer and it was so fresh, a beautiful presentation and off the charts good. We then had the Corn Soup. This was the best soup I've ever had. A must try dish. I had the Radiatori for my main and again it was so fresh and flavorful. Not heavy, not too sweet, just perfect. My husband had the Black Cod and was very happy with that choice. We then had the Sudachi Lime Pie... INCREDIBLE. Our waiter was super thorough and had a cool vibe that made you want to just settle in. I'd give them 10 stars if I could. One thing to note.. the patio is on a main street that looks out to a parking lot. Great spot if you can't get an indoor spot, but nothing special just FYI. read more

Food that peaks out at "edible yet overpriced" combined with slow service for an overall verdict of "stay away". My wife and I ordered the foie gras, lobster ravioli, and short rib. Foie gras - we'd give this negative stars if we could. For starters, nothing on the menu indicated that it was some kind of pate/mousse spread rather than an actual piece of delicious fatty goose/duck liver. For another, the spice mix on it was absolutely disgusting. There is no world where the taste of foie gras is improved by crushed Sichuan peppercorns, on top of being ridiculously sour and salty. Lobster ravioli - six dumplings for $27? Really? Also, while we grudgingly accept that there's a decent amount of meat-to-dumpling ratio, the strange greens that accompany as well as are present inside the ravioli makes it taste like raw fish smells, resulting in the worst of both worlds where it has neither the freshness or mouthfeel or actual raw seafood, nor the succulent taste of actual cooked lobster. Short rib - the best of the lot, which isn't saying much. Now, growing up in Texas, I know my delicious cattle. This short rib was ridiculously tiny (I didn't realize that "short rib" meant that I'd get exactly the meat from one rib). It was also cooked past the point of "fork-tender" or "fall off the bone", and more to the point of "meat fibers are dry and crumbly". I've literally made better beef ribs in my oven at home. Not going to get into how long it took our food to come out, since food reviews should be about, well, food, but it was long. Overall, extremely disappointing, since per other people's reviews and photos, it seems like this place used to have a really awesome menu with items like lobster risotto, duck confit, and foie gras that was an actual piece of seared liver. As is, it appears that this place's one gimmick is that you can request shaved truffles on anything (for $25 more). read more

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Food was great but honestly not too outstandingly amazing but the dessert really knocked it out of the park for us so I figured they deserve a full 5 stars. We ordered the beef for 2 but if we went back I definitely want to try the pasta and get other appetizers instead. read more

Fantastic meal and service. We came here twice and I would highly recommend the happy hour as well as dinner. You have to try the Deviled Eggs as the arugula blend makes it truly distinct. The Quesadilla was delish and my fav cocktail was the Corpse Revivor - gin, refreshing, and supposedly great for a hangover. Dinner was fantastic - Eggplant 3 ways and Pakora (like crack) - were a great way to start. Next time, we'll get 2 Soft Shell Crab as it was a feeding frenzy and devoured that in minutes. We also splurged and go the Rib Eye/Steak special which easily fed 6 of us. Great wine selection and overall amazing meal. read more

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Made reservations a couple weeks ahead for a Saturday evening birthday dinner. Arrived after an afternoon of wine tasting. Hostess promptly seated us on the plush seats as requested. Ordered Pumpkin soup 5/5 Tagliatelle with white truffle 4/5 Diver scallops + extra u8 scallop 5/5 Hazelnut tart 4/5 The food was very delicious, and the servers were attentive and lovely. The best part of the night was when the significant other blew out her candle. She was making a wish, and then accidentally coughed and blew the candle out. Fortunately, there was a lady floor manager who saw this and came by to light the candle again. "Let's try that again," she said smiling. This caught us off guard, and was a very memorable and great surprise. This reminded me of service at Eleven Madison park, where unexpected memories are made purposely. Thank you, Daniel read more

Not impressed. Incredibly over priced for the food and quantity sizes. We got the pasta and short rib. Both marginal. Additionally, we tried to reschedule 10 hours before our reservation time and were told it would be $25 per person to cancel- on a Friday night at 7p? Then, once seated, we were told it would an additional $4 per person "surcharge to cover Covid losses for the restaurant and we appreciate it". That's not advertised. The staff was friendly, but all in all poor experience. Would not go back again. read more

Outstanding presentation and explosion of flavor in both of the dishes we had. Diver Scallops and Braised Short Rib with Eggplant. Staff was knowledgeable and absolutely delightful. We will be back! read more

TORC - Torc was absolutely incredible! Explosion of flavor in every dish. We can highly recommend this Restaurant !!! - New American Near Me - Napa, California

Torc was a truly exceptional experience. My wife and I went for our anniversary. We were immediately greeted and seated for our reservation. The wait staff was very attentive and helpful with any questions on the menu we had. We decided on the prix-fixe menu. For our starters, we both selected a hamachi crudo. This was a brilliant appetizer, with a full range of flavors and textures. The hamachi was beautiful and had just a hint of sweetness. It was perfectly complemented with a touch of spicyness from a miso-chile sauce and a touch of creaminess from the avocado sauce, along with a touch of tangyness from the accompanying kumquats. The additional crunch from the black-rice crisp was amazing. For the mains, we had the Atlantic Cod and the Heritage Pork Belly. The Atlantic Cod was breathtaking. Quite possibly the best piece of fish I've ever had. It was incredibly luxuriously rich with its brown butter sauce over creamy potatoes. The richness would almost overpower the dish, but it was complemented by this acidity from the capers and sweetness from white-grape raisins. I couldn't get enough. The Heritage Pork Belly I thought was pretty good, but just a little bit of a let down, especially when compared to the Atlantic Cod. The accompanying greens were excellent - full of flavor and perfectly seasoned. You could really taste the farm on the plate. The pork belly itself was pretty good, however it was not as soft and tender as I hoped it would be, and the skin had been crisped to a point where it was hard and difficult to chew. Maybe it's a matter of personal preference, but but it reminded me of ham, which was a the let down for me. The manager then checked in on us. We let her know that we were in love with the Atlantic Cod dish. I told her that the pork belly was good, but I found the crisp on the skin of the pork belly too hard, just to give some feedback. I didn't intend on sending the plate back. However, she told us she would rather have us really enjoy every dish we have, and let us replace it with another Atlantic Cod. We finished our meal with a deconstructed red-velvet cake dessert and Buttermilk Blue, which was blue cheese, a huckleberry compote, and baguette slices. The red-velvet cake was delicious. I would suggest that if you order the Buttermilk Blue, it's best to be accompanied by a dessert drink. Overall, I would say the dining experience just doesn't get better in terms of food quality and service at Torc. I would highly recommend it! read more

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Group of us celebrated a birthday dinner here and while the service and ambiance was great, I can't say I'd come back. Most dishes were at least decent but no wow factor. Highlights: Strozzapreti, heritage pork belly, and NY strip (must add the black truffle) OK dishes: Lobster risotto, fingerling potatoes Lowlights: Deviled eggs, hamachi crudo (citrus flavor overpowered), chicory lettuce (basic greens dish), and scallops. read more

Great food, poor experience. For a place that charges these kinds of prices, you would expect the experience to rival the food quality. Alas, that was not the case with us as we suffered from pretty spotty service. We had made a reservation for 7:15pm and were greeted and seated promptly, although the table we were given was probably the worst in the restaurant, right next to the kitchen. After waiting about 10 minutes I finally flagged down a server to take our drink orders. We did order our appetizers, which were delicious, but really didn't like our table. They did manage to reseat us, but after getting a much better table, it took another 10-15 minutes to get someone to take our order. The food again was excellent, but after we finished and were given dessert menus, the server never came back and after about 20 minutes of waiting we gave up and just asked for the check. The manager apologized but made no effort to recompense us in any way, and we were even charged for the extra olives my wife asked for for her dirty martini! The poor service and the really awful music they were playing means we will certainly give this place a miss and advise our friends to avoid this restaurant in the future. read more

To Bougie for this restaurant guy. Owner/ Hostess at front door rude. Out of town guests from a state not with lockdown type restrictions. No sympathy or anything just telling us if we get up to use the restroom we will have to purchase a mask for $3.00. $60 for pasta? Will not return and drive anyone away from this place. Chef leaning on counter doing absolutely nothing . Hospitality has been forgotten at this place. Food was good but needs a employee intervention and management makeover read more

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Super overpriced for the food available. Prime rib $58 for 6 oz. as an example. Food is ok but not amazing. A little bit of pasta with sausage $31. Bar has happy hour but they don't let take drinks to the table. read more

Torc was our first stop on our "Stay at Home Honeymoon." We read great reviews about fine dining that was affordable in Napa and we were getting massages nearby so we decided to drop in. I gave this place 5 stars for their service alone. I Am not a fan of mushroom and the waitress was kind enough to ask the chef if we can substitute it in my order. The chef offered to do a summer veggie medley instead and it was sooo good! My husband had ordered the steak and he completely devoured it. Everything tasted great, the only thing I didn't like was the cilantro or whatever that little green plant is on top. It tasted like soap to me but it was really easy to pick out! The other waiter, I can't remember his name, was also kind enough to bring us a little ice cream treat to celebrate our honeymoon with candles and everything which was a nice little touch to end our meal. I would definitely recommend Torc to anyone coming Into Napa looking for great food and service! read more

TORC - Spring Veggie Risotto - New American Near Me - Napa, California

My only major issue with this restaurant was with the dessert.. due to restrictions, I asked if they could provide one of their desserts deconstructed - custard & pistachio crumble only... after confirming my request 3x from the bar tender who suddenly took over for our waitress unexpectedly....being told it could be done and confirmed an additional time by what I assume was the manager/sommelier... (which simply meant not putting additional components on the dessert at all and saving the restaurant wasted product)... the dessert came out incorrect. I'm guessing they were concerned with the amount of custard pre-placed in the cup, but it wasn't an issue.. custard, pistachio cracker, and mint leaf... simple yet elegant and I would've happily paid full price for exactly what I asked. If serving size was a concern serve two plain. Instead I had to dump the entire layer of toppings which was mixed with things I cannot consume, luckily my dining partner was kind enough to eat this because we didn't want to be rude... so I ended up with full price custard. I discussed the issue with said manager/sommelier and she was kind enough to offer another to be made how I asked, but what should've happened was it having been removed from the bill. Besides that... it's open seating at the bar although a little cozy and close.. it's beautifully decorated venue. There's an upstairs section that wasn't being utilized at all, but for how busy they were it seems that area could've easily been opened and additional patrons could've dabbled in the full dining experience.. We sat at the bar and were at the corner edge, which due to plate size made it a little hard to keep items in our own space and away from other patrons breathing over our dishes.... We started with deviled eggs, impeccably plated and perfectly flavored... then asparagus crisps... cut beautifully and seasoned just so... then chilled pea soup which was incredibly smooth and refreshing.. followed by our entrees and a different asparagus dish... a bit too much sauce for the 3 pieces on the plate, but perfectly cooked and delightful to the senses. Scallops were mouthwateringly buttery... perfect sear...again little heavy on the chocolate colored sauce... balsamic something maybe? The duck and seemingly locally made sausage were savory and every bite had your mouth popping with flavor.. Our waitress prior to disappearing near the end of our meal was wonderful. Kind, attentive, welcoming. I would definitely recommend this spot on quality of food, but if you have restrictions you might want to try elsewhere for accuracy. read more

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Was recommended here by a winery I was visiting for a great after winery dinner. The food was spectacular and we had no leftovers, but being a wine person I was blown away by this wine menu. Not only is the selection incredible but the PRICES are so low! I work in the wine industry and knowing what these wines cost wholesale I can assure you they are charging a very small markup. Go for the food, stay for the wine!! read more

Both service and food were excellent at Torc. The friendly server recommended the Martinelli Pinot Noir based on our tastes and it was really fantastic. We ordered Tomato Burrata salad, Sweet Potato Pakoras, Handmade Rigatoni and Mushroom Raviolo with Chantarelles. All the flavors were well- balanced and fresh. Service was tip-top attentive and fast, as well. They even popped a little candle in our salted caramel ice cream (topped with some crunchy cookie bits!) for my birthday. We had a great time and so glad I planned ahead to get a reservation for the first night of our trip to Napa! read more

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