I'm not even a big tuna lover but do NOT skip the tuna dip with crème fraiche. It had delicately sliced cucumbers and onions on it, my personal fav veggies to pair with my occasional tuna sandwich. Delicious! My partner got the patatas bravas with his salmon. So crispy and garlicky! And, the kitchen (plus our amazing server Gustavo!!) was kind enough to make a custom pesto cavatelli for me because I didn't want the cavatelli with morel mushrooms! I will be thinking about the texture of this pasta + the pistachio pesto for a long time. They kept the corn pudding of the original dish at the bottom and it was such a good combination of flavors. I got chicken added on top. I got an espresso martini with gin; pretty good, just wished there was a bit more espresso flavor. Probably would order one of their house cocktails instead next time. Lastly we had the stone fruit cobbler with ice cream and a pine nut/pistachio brittle. Unlike any other cobbler I've ever had. Perfection of different textures. Also, we had the duck fat fries on another day; they were delightfully crispy and lightly seasoned with garlic. The ranch it came with was so yummy and definitely dill-forward. I'd definitely come back! Thank you for your hospitality. read more

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Just finished a 4 course dinner. It was mostly delicious successes and just one failure. The burrata salad was fresh, flavorful. The cheese portion was kind'a skimpy. The Parker house rolls looked a lot more impressive than they tasted. Over salted on top. Airy texture inside but weirdly chewy in a Wonder bread goopy way. Not a pleasing mouth feel. After just 15 minutes on our table they were stale. Bambie ordered salmon. Nice hunk, probably 7 ounces. Pink and fleshy. Moist. Gently cooked. Sides were garden fresh vegetables. I ate the 1/2 chicken. Airline cut. It was a little pullet, maybe 6 ounces. Cooked well. The spicy red sauce that was under the bird was outstanding. I'd be perfectly happy to have a plate of spaghetti with this sauce. The crunchy fingerling potatoes were fun at first, but as the meal went on I couldn't finish them. They were too oily and too salty. Dessert was the recommended cheesecake. Righteous. The exterior of the big slice had a mild Crème brûlée texture and the cake itself was a heavenly cloud. The poached strawberries were the perfect accompaniment. So, is this a 5 star meal & experience? No. i put it in the casual sort'a fine dining box. Last night I ate at The Girl and the Fig on the Sonoma town square. That meal was much more delicious for significantly less money. Tourists who are overly impressed with Michael Mina will be happy here. Locals like me who grew up eating at Sondra Bernstein's several restaurants over the years will be even happier. read more

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Here in Sonoma on vacation! The restaurant is located next to the Lodge. Ambiance is date night! Comfy seating. Service was friendly and attentive. We started with the cocktail shrimp and we ordered the set menu. So good!! The set menu was $115 a person which I thought was good deal for the selection and the portions. The cavatelli with truffle was omgggg delicious. read more

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AMAZING dinner in Sonoma at a restaurant helmed by Michelin Starred Michael Mina.The food was so abnormally good I had to look up the restaurant after our dinner. My parents were visiting and I wanted to treat them somewhere nice and so glad this is where we landed. Note there menu changes so check the website for the most up to date offerings. Everything is so good you won't be disappointed. Interior is amazing and feels like a modern farmhouse kitchen, rustic and modern at the same time. Liberty Farms Duck Wings: A must order, this is one of the finest ducks I have ever eaten with special call out to whatever they did to render out the fat from underneath the skin and get the skin so heavenly crispy and crunchy. Stone Fruit Panzanella: Classic Tuscan salad. Arugala, pears, cucumbers, mozarella, etc. So refreshing and clean, we ordered another one after easily finishing the first order. 16oz Ribeye Wagyu: IMHO way too decadent and savory for a single person, we ordered this one dish and split it so everybody get 2 pieces, made it taste so much better than with meat overload. Octopus: Chickpea conserva, saffron broth, with salsa. So tender and delicious, everyone enjoyed a slice of this though my oldest enjoyed it the most. Cocktails: We had the Life In a Hammock, Sinistra Spritz, and Burning Daylight. All were excellent and delicious. read more

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I had high expectations for Wit & Wisdom, but unfortunately the meal was a real disappointment, particularly given the price point. I ordered the $85 New York steak. The steak I was served was distinctly triangular and appeared to be from the sirloin/vein end of the strip loin rather than a typical center cut. A substantial band of tough connective tissue ran through virtually the entire steak, making a significant portion unpleasant to eat. At this price, I expect much better selection and butchering of the beef. This wasn't simply a matter of personal preference regarding doneness or seasoning--the gristle was a characteristic of the cut itself and should have been apparent before the steak ever reached the grill. The broccolini wasn't much better. It was so heavily roasted that it had become extremely dry and woody in texture rather than tender with some char. The bread, on the other hand, was very good and was easily the highlight of the meal. I understand that restaurants have off nights, but at Wit & Wisdom's pricing and positioning, the expectations are understandably high. An $85 New York steak should be a premium cut that a kitchen is proud to put in front of a guest. What I received simply wasn't that. read more

Sat at the bar and had a great time. Its started as beverages only and ended with a pizza and dessert too. The staff (especially bartenders) were all super nice... they were busy, but still took the time to check in and chit chat. Definitely adds to the great overall vibe. Wine is wine so nothing to add there, but the pizza was really good. The dough was a little too thick for me and was a little chewy, but the sauce and toppings were delish. Dessert was very good... we completely devoured that. This is at a hotel and parking could be a little challenging - we were staying at the hotel so I am not sure if they offer valet for dinner. Overall great place - Would I go back? Yes. read more

Food was really subpar and not tasty considering the price. Got the roasted cauliflower which was probably the best thing on the table. Salmon was just bad - considering it was king salmon I expected a better texture and to be moist. It was underseasoned and needed more salt and lemon. They have a pizza oven inside but it caused so much smoke it irritated my eyes and I needed to go home Service was ok. She was friendly. read more

Wit & Wisdom hits the marks for tasty food, nice ambiance, and great service. Check in was easy and we had a helpful server. Drinks were delicious - Here Comes the Sun and the Amalfi Spritz both delicious. For apps the Parker Rolls were decent and the Duck Wings were nicely cooked (the glaze was a bit too sweet for me but overall liked at the table). The Lobster Pot Pie was delicious- packs a lot of flavor and lobster bits in a small pot and the Morel Agnolotti was tasty with good bits of truffle but not too overtly mushroom forward. Pacing was a bit slow as we ran behind a bit party I believe but overall a nice experience. Plenty of parking at the adjoining hotel parking lot. read more

Wednesday evening called for a perfect nightcap at Wit & Wisdom after dinner at the Swiss Hotel. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was attentive and friendly, and everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. The standout? The roasted cauliflower, absolutely delicious and highly recommended! A wonderful spot to relax, sip, and savor the evening. Service was smooth. read more

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We were staying at the quaint Lodge for our family Sonoma trip, and arrived late so we thought it was a good idea to stick to a place close by the hotel. We loved everything from the food, chic ambiance to the charm of the place that makes it seem like a special place. The restaurant hearing upon my little one celebrated her fourth birthday last week, whipped up a hand written birthday card welcoming her to the restaurant (pic for reference). The staff was so friendly and patient with my chatty elder one too. Overall, it was a great experience and opened up our Sonoma trip well. Gave us a great impression on the hotel too. Oh, the food. I almost forgot. We had a little bit of everything. But two things I wanted to point out - contrary to what is out there, they DO have a kids' menu and do give you one as a part of their coloring book. Second, the steak was great. Being an aspiring vegetarian, I don't say this too often, but the steak was darn good. Our server made him feel like an adult and waited on him as well. He was very proud of himself - thank you for that touch! read more

Wit & Wisdom - Hand written birthday card for my little kiddo- so charming! - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

Amazing food and service. This is the spot to celebrate any occasion, love the positive vibes and ambiance. The roasted cauliflower, and salmon were great and lamb sausage pizza was fantastic. read more

Had a great date night at Wit & Wisdom! Food was delicious, seafood was fresh and the service was warm and welcoming. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to come back. read more

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The food was great and the service was fine but we wanted an after dinner cocktail and was told that they were too busy. We finished a 400 dollar meal/drinks for two and our 19 month old loved the fire pit out front so decided to stay for a cocktail. The host pointed us to the bar but when I went the bartender showed me a string of tickets from the tables and said there was no bar service because he was too busy. After 15 min my wife went and tried and received the same sorry too busy response. This really put a damper on our experience. I would have otherwise recommended the restaurant but now not! read more

The food was exceptional. Last minute change of plans in order to stay close to the Lodge. Service was a bit scripted but the bus staff was on point and would arrive to replace flatware and silverware the second we were done with our course. Overall a great experience. read more

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Returned to Wit & Wisdom for my birthday weekend this year and it did not disappoint. We ordered a mix of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The Parker House rolls, duck fat fries, pizzas, and candy bar dessert stood out the most. We also ordered a couple of tequilas that paired nicely with dinner. Service was top notch, ambiance was relaxing, and we all left very content. Pros: Great drink selections, delicious entrees, appetizers & desserts, and relaxing atmosphere Cons: NA read more

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Great find in Sonoma. Loved the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. Bonus points for being dog friendly. The covered patio was a great place to dine. We enjoyed the Parker Rolls, brick chicken, salmon, sticky toffee pudding and Wit & Wisdom chocolate bar. Everything was great and flavorful. The first batch of Parker Rolls we got had chilled areas like they hadn't been heated enough from the freezer. When I brought it to our server's attention, she immediately brought us new ones that were properly heated. I appreciated that they took them off the bill but wasn't expecting it because they made it right. We will return again when we are wine tasting in the area. read more

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I am a huge fan of Micheal Mina restaurants and having been to several, was excited to try this! It did not disappoint! First we had an amazing dining experience thanks to our server Matt! He had great recommendations, great pace and was fantastic throughout our meal! Our group enjoyed wine but I had to go with the Pliny the Elder as it's a fantastic IPA that I cannot get easily at home We began with the insanely amazing bread rolls which wrote delicious then some appetizers. The beet ravioli which was a curious but very tasty dish and the dish that for me was the standout of the night - the crab and endive Caesar which was spectacular! I went with two appetizers rather than main - the Hamachi crudo; it was good but I have had better. The prices were a little too big and too thick and it just needed a little something to make it pop! The octopus was however great! It's a beautiful restaurant, amazing service, and perfect for groups! Had a great time and glad we gave it a try ! read more

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The service here was impeccable. I came with a party of five for my birthday. When we arrived they had a handwritten card for me for my birthday. We started with the Parker rolls and ricotta spread and were OBSESSED 10/10 on the rolls. We also got duck fat fries: delish! For the table we enjoyed two pizzas, the salmon entrees, two salads and multiple cocktails. We were stuffed and skipped dessert which in hind sight might have been a tragic mistake! The kicker to the entire experience was the email from the manager thanking me for coming in. Wonderful place. My one and only critique is the soda is not refillable and cost 6$ which I think is absurd. But again our server was upfront and explained it before so there were no surprises which we appreciated. read more

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25 min sitting waiting to be served. Pathetic service on Friday night 7:30 pm reservation. Except water nothing else. Go someplace else, if you need good service read more

Amazing restaurant in Sonoma where the atmosphere is just right and the food is heavenly. My favorite dish is probably the duck wings, which makes you question how duck can be so tender. Highly recommend the tasting menu because each item is worth the price :) The service is wonderful from the sommelier to the server, to even the busser. Would definitely come back! read more

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Kinda noisy. See if you could cut down the noise. Tasting prix fixe menu was awesome. Totally worth it. We didn't understand that we got all the dishes on the list. That was wonderful. Our server Myra was great!! read more

I absolutely loved my experience at Wit & Wisdom. My fiance and I had dinner here the night we got engaged so I might be slightly biased, but everything about this place was FABULOUS. Every member of the staff that we interacted with was extremely kind and attentive. The restaurant itself featured and open kitchen and tons of seating. The lights are dim and create an intimate feel. The food was excellent. We enjoyed and array of items with a wine tasting menu featuring local wines from Sangiacomo as well. My favorite dish by far was the chef special duck bolognese. I had never had duck before this, but the bolognese made it so approachable and the basil ricotta was perfectly creamy. Everything that I ate was fresh and full of flavor. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

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Our bartender during happy hour was so friendly and helped our group of 12 women feel comfortable and relaxed. The bar was spacious and had a lot of options for drinks. Don't forget to try their French martini!!! Incredible. read more

Wit & Wisdom - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

We love going to Wit & Wisdom. Mostly for the lobster pot pie but the whole vibe is just right. (Sonoma is a little less ____ than Napa and W&W is classy Sonoma.) I'm still rating 5 stars even though you were only serving mini pot pies and I had to turn it and deconstruct it myself. It's so delicious and our waiter put up with my antics. read more

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What a pleasant surprise this restaurant was fantastic. Prime ribeye steak: 5/5 this piece of art/food could not have been cooked any better. It was perfection. At first we thought it was a little steep in price, but then we took a few bites and it was totally worth ~$100 Aged Burger: 5/5 insanely delicious. All the veggies were so fresh. The patty was cooked perfectly at medium buns were toasted and not too buttery or greasy. duck fat garlic fries were also delicious crispy and really fluffy on the inside. Cocktails were really strong. Service was great. Our server was really fun and easy to talk to supporting staff was very attentive. Beautiful setting as well. I would make this 1 hour drive again easily to get a meal this good. read more

Amazing amazing amazing food!!!! And such great service! I'm sitting on my couch today, thinking about the delicious pizza, and hoping they delivered to SF. Get the pizza and the whole cauliflower - both were so good, freshly made, and delicious! The smoked old fashioned was great too. Service was fabulous! Highly recommend. Cannot wait to go back! read more

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Service was fantastic. Seafood broil was delicious. Larger group and they were able to accommodate.

The restaurant is a beautiful place, but we were disappointed on the sparse food selection, specifically the main entrees. I ended up ordering the raw seafood variety. Presentation was nice as it came in a tall round 3 layered tray with ice. Everything tasted fresh and good. My husband had Mary's chicken. He said it was "good, but not worth the price". When we arrived, along with another group, there was nobody at the desk. We waited a bit and the lady finally came back from seating others. We thought it was odd to not have another person at the desk. Maybe they lacked staff that night? Living in the Napa area, we are spoiled foodies. There are other pricey restaurants we've experienced where the food was amazing, so not sure if we'd come back. read more

Stupid expensive, it is not worth it and additionally the service is quite rude and very slow. We will not be back!

tl;dr Flavors are solid, but not sure if they command the prices they are asking for. First time coming here for dinner. Sad to learn they no longer do brunch. Spring lamb pasta: Lamb flavors come forward and the pasta had a nice spring flavor. Bomba Calabresa pizza: Some heat from the peppers and the heartier of the two pizza options. Pancetta and asparagus pizza: The lemon flavors are very prominent and overall a lighter option. Truffle Mac & cheese: flavors tasted exactly how you would expect. Duck fat fried potatoes: Tasty, but definitely not worth $19 Blistered snap peas: These were done, but nothing special. read more

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We recently visited Sonoma and stayed at the Lodge. During our stay, we dined at Wit & Wisdom and had an incredible dining experience. The service led by the food and beverage Director, Luka was best in class. We will definitely be back again. read more

Came here for the first time with a party of 8 after wine tasting. Upon entering the restaurant the aroma from the kitchen was amazing. Our server Christian was personable and very attentive during our meal. We had the following dishes, salmon, cauliflower, seafood boil, wedge salad, gnocchi, bomba pizza, 16 oz prime ribeye with whipped potatoes and an order of the rolls, along with some cocktails. The food reviews are as follows, the wedge salad was a good portion and was delicious, the cauliflower, salmon and seafood boil were tasty as well. The gnocchi was described as too dense and tasting like fried mash potatoes. The bomba pizza was described as not too spicy but very good. My wife and I had the ribeye ( medium rare)and whipped potatoes. The steak was cooked to perfection and the potatoes were very buttery and incredible. Let's not forget the rolls, they had a nice butter/ pepper topping and came out piping hot with honey butter. Kumar at the bar made great drinks and was also very friendly and had good interpersonal skills. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for their food, service and atmosphere. read more

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10/10 dining experience. The food was seriously amazing. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the dessert similar to arroz con leche made all my dreams come true. Our waitress was amazingly helpful in helping us make decisions on food and drink and the restaurant was a vibe. Would definitely come back when visiting Sonoma. read more

Wit & Wisdom - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

We are tourists. We booked this place on open table. When we arrived, we were surprised this restaurant was part of the autograph hotel and that it was a Michael Mina concept. He has like 30 different concepts! The entrance is really cute and there's a nice fire pit seating area in their patio section. We were helped immediately and taken to our reserved table which had a nice card from the staff, congratulating us on our anniversary. We were also offered celebratory glasses of champagne, which we declined. It was still a nice offer, but we were kinda done drinking after our wine tastings all day. We almost got the set menu, but instead, we went with appetizers and would have gotten the lobster pot pie if we were still hungry. But the duck wings, Parker house rolls, octopus and lamb pasta were so filling!!!! We loved all of our dishes. I was surprise the duck wings were 6 instead of 4. What a great serving size. The lamb pasta had a ton of meat. And I believe the pasta is hand made, as I've never seen that style of pasta before? The octopus was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. The bread was as heavenly as one would expect. We did end up splurging on dessert. We got the "candy bar" which is as described! It was fantastic. My husband said he wishes it had a side of ice cream. So, I recommend you order that on the side if you get the candy bar. Service was great. Our leftovers were packed up neatly. Parking is tricky. They don't really have a lot. The lot is for hotel guests? There is a valet- maybe they validate? We parked illegally and thankfully the car was not towed. Wonderful restaurant. Would recommend. Appreciate their attention to detail for our anniversary. Made it very special. Thank you! read more

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This is our 2nd time at Wit and Wisdom and it never failed to impress me. We came back esp for the hamachi crudo, orange glazed duck wings and the candy bar coz we were addicted to them. Michael Mina just made these signature dishes top notch. I also love the prime ribeye which most of us ordered. I can say that it's a bucket list that I want to keep checking. read more

We had the tasting menu which was fabulous and were particularly blown away by the pasta dish. Our server was great and very knowledgeable. The entire staff was attentive. read more

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I'm not sure what to make of Wit & Wisdom. For a Michael Mina establishment my expectations were high. Right off the bat, parking here is a pain, you have to park somewhat far from the restaurant and the valet was absent from their post for most of the time. The staff was friendly but the food hit-and-miss. Salad was bland, but the oysters were great. The presentation was excellent but the portions felt very small for the price. The steak was very good but steak takes very little skill to prepare properly. Salmon was dry and bland - fish is the true test of protein preparation proficiency. I lean closer to three stars but the friendly staff, warm and spacious interior, and strong plating just barely boost wit & wisdom to a four. There are better options for less in Sonoma and this establishment is best suited for the monied but unsophisticated crowd. read more

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One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. In Sonoma for a long weekend and ate there twice! The food was incredible, every bite of every dish was curated in a savory and appealing way. The rolls are a must and was the only item we reordered. We wanted to experience menu but those were too hard to pass up! Our waiter, Kyle, was incredibly thoughtful and helpful with recommendations. Excellent service and excellent food! Don't miss this one! read more

We loved the service Jackie gave us. Made our anniversary special. The food was delicious and the drinks were too. We started with the Parker house rolls, then I had the gem lettuce salad. For the course I had the margherita pizza and my husband had the chicken. He had the Arganaut and I had a glass of Zinfandel. read more

Best item for sure was the Basque Country cheesecake that they fire grilled in the style of crème brûlée. This reservation is beautiful and service was great. We celebrated a birthday and they give a little sweet treat along with a birthday candle. It was very nice actually. read more

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