Cook St. Helena
| Address: | 1310 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA |
| Phone: | +1 707-963-7088 |
| Site: | cooksthelena.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 4–9PM |
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Sherry Li
Stopped in for lunch after wine tasting and strolling through St. Helena. Luckily, they had room for us at the bar. Getting seated for 3 people is so tough sometimes. Anyway, service was pretty good here. The food came fast and our water glass was never empty. The fried calamari is some of the best Ive ever had. Its not heavily battered and fried lightly so its not greasy. The aioli was light and citrusy, which was a perfect complement to the calamari. The spaghetti and meatballs was absolutely amazing! Its a cream based sauce but it wasnt heavy at all. The portion size is small but perfect for lunch, especially in wine country, where you want a quick light lunch in between tastings and to save room for dinner. There was a great umami-ness to the sauce that really hit home for me. I couldve done without the sun-dried tomatoes, but I can see why there is a tart element in the mix. It really wasnt necessary though because the pasta and sauce werent heavy at all. The value of Cook St. Helena is great for lunch. You can get by with $20-25 per person for a quality meal.
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Larry T. McMillan
Worst experience of our 5 day trip to Napa. 3 couples traveling together on a 5 day fine wine and food adventure. Tremendous dinning experiences at Mustards, French Laundry, Press, Celadon, Cindys Backstreet Kitchen and Meadowood. Arrived on time for our confirmed lunch reservations @ Cook. A party of 4 entered just before us and were seated immediately despite the fact that they did not have reservations. We were told that we did not have a reservation and that they were fully committed. However, other than 3 occupied tables the place was empty! While exiting the bathroom one of our party overhead the manager telling the hostess to "tell then to sit at the bar." The Cook staff was aggressive, offensive and completely unaccommodating.
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Susan Rosenthal
Lunch at the bar was delicious. Our group loved the freshly made pasta, very fresh ingredients, and the tasty sauces. I had the pork loin and it was one of my favorite meals of the weekend. Cooked perfectly, with very creative and delicious vegetables and a sauce that made me want to lick the plate. The ambiance felt bright and open, modern and lovely. The bartender took care of us very well and was lovely to chat with. Truly a mid-day treat!
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Heenaraj Bhantooa
A first visit had blown my mind off: green tomatoes were lightly breaded and fried, served over a delicate salad accompanied by some house-special fries. And then I went a second time, with high expectations. The lasagna (it was vegetarian): 2 sheets of dead pasta soaking in a thinner-than-water tomato sauce covered with layer of a cheese-like substance. No, not cool.
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A Private User
Cook restaurant serves up homemade pasta in a fun and relaxed environment. Their wine list is top notch, and their crew is incredibly knowledgable and informative. When I asked for a complicated substitution, they delivered it and made up something exquisite! I highly recommend this place!!
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Ry Co
Cook hit all five stars without even trying. The food was tasted fantastic, the presentation was wonderful, the wine selection was appropriate, the staff friendly and efficient, and the ambiance was well balance from the music to the decor. Come here for not just the food.
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Joe Vraneza
A true locals spot... fresh pasta made daily, high quality and inventive use of ingredients throughout the menu, mixed with great service and a high-energy room. Go for the risotto of the day, and enjoy their great Italian wine list in the middle of Napa Valley.
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Fabien Curto Millet
Very friendly place in St Helena whose kitchen really cares about the food they serve. No wonder locals love it. The pastas here are super tasty, and the various starters (calamari fritti, grilled octopus etc) are brilliant too. Very nice wine list.
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A Private User
A locals favorite, When Chef Jude is in the kitchen the food really shines! Make your reservations early, as small size and big popularity make tables a tough score on weekends.
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A Private User
Consistent delicious food! My Husband and I live locally and manage to pop in a handful of times every month. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We are never disappointed!
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Jett Buel
Great place, nice ambiance, fresh authentic pasta, Gary is very friendly and helpful. Nice service and reasonable prices. Thanks for a great special dinner!
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Aaron Poplack
A hidden gem in downtown St. Helena. Outstanding home made pastas and desserts. Really pleasant, upscale but not overly dressy environment. Highly recommend.
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A Private User
Like having a meal at your friends house. Your friend who can cook up a storm. One of St. Helenas local fave favorites. Highly recommended.
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Jacob de Jong
A great place for a nice casual meal. The food is great, but sometimes it can be hard to find a seat. The new years meal was amazing too.
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jeffery clark
Stopped in for a Sunday Lunch between wine tastings. Food was fresh and tasty with wonderful service. We will definitely come back.
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Barrett Corrigan
One of my favorite restaurants in St. Helena! They have specials that are consistent. Hand made pasta, great wine list. Solid spot.
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carolyn irvine
Truly authentic contemporary Italian done consistently well time and time again. Service is top notch; freindly and efficient.
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Jeremiah Peck
Great Italian food in a casual atmosphere. There are lots of great restaurants in St. Helena, but this is where the locals go.
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Tyson Bash
a pretty safe place to come eat in st helena if you want the burger its only during lunch and i highly recommend the burger.
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Don Archer
We loved it. Dishes were delicious, reasonable, and not over done. Staff was helpful and enthusiastic. Well be back.
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Xinmei Cai
The restaurant is celebrating its 9th year anniversary. Trout is better than expected. Pork shoulder is excellent.
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Brad Rosborough
Excellent food. Small trattoria type restaurant. Everything is prepared while you wait. Must try the mussels!
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Stephen DiLustro
We split mussels, caesar and risotto. Had roasted salmon. Wife had wagyu bavette (flank steak) Amazing meal!
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HENTHORNE
Upscale but yet casual. The food is the same. Cant recommend it enough for lunch if youre in Saint Helena
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parkgonella
Good gnocchi. Bad panna cotta.
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Peter Au
Good place to stop by and take a break to get some good food after wine tasting.
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Vanessa Schneider
Great little local gem. Everything on the menu is delicious!
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Brian Mason
Best risotto if ever had. Laid back feel. Fun menu.
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Ted Nass
Good food no Corkage on Monday reasonable prices
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Renee Anderson
Great food. Not salty. Loved the eggplant
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Diane Klor-Steinschriber
Great food ,great service,fun,special place
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A Private User
Wonderful flavors and very fresh food!
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Jill Levy
the gnocchi was off the charts!!!!!
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Charbel Makhoul
Great food for decent pricing.
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Clarke Thomas
few tourists. excellent food.
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Nancy Wright
Cozy, freat Service & food!
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Joe Hughes
Pleasantly upscale Italian
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Jack Edwards
real food and real people
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Aming Ang
Nice place n Nice Food
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Kevin Foresman
Awesome couture italian
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Matt Mondelli
Short ribs. Best ever
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Jose Maria De La Mota
Just great food!!!!
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Dave McGary
Great calimari
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Michael P
Always great
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Remo Lippuner
Excellent!
