Sonoma Restaurants

Updated on 4/5/2025

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LaSalette Restaurant

Diners’ top pick

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Mediterranean

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4.8

(4,032)

Nestled among the historic buildings surrounding Sonoma's iconic plaza, LaSalette Restaurant has earned its reputation as one of Sonoma Valley's favorite dining destinations since its inception in 1998. Chef Manuel Azevedo's signature Cozinha Nova Portuguesa ("New Portuguese Cuisine") celebrates the diverse and complex flavors of his native Portugal while adapting them to the bounty of top-quality ingredients found in California. The result is a distinctive cuisine that blends familiar Southern European comfort foods, exotic seasonings inspired by Portugal's centuries of global exploration, and fresh, seasonal Californian produce. As the continued success of LaSalette demonstrates, this fusion is a winning combination for lovers of traditional Portuguese fare and adventurous gourmets alike.

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   Cafe La Haye

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   American

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   4.8

   (3,100)

   Located just off Sonoma Plaza, Cafe La Haye offers an appealingly unfussy sophistication. The split-level dining room holds just a dozen or so tables, but its open kitchen, raftered ceiling and walls adorned with modern art create a vibrant energy that’s contagious.
   Convivial owner Saul Gropman and chef Jeffrey Lloyd make a formidable team. Lloyd, former executive chef of restaurant Michael Mina, offers a seasonal menu that’s discreet in its complexity, featuring the sort of dishes that seem to get better with each bite.
   Gropman’s wine list comprises a modest 100 bottles, but it’s a smart, well-focused selection -
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   the girl & the fig - Sonoma

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   French

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   4.8

   (9,164)

   Over the past twenty-two years the girl & the fig has made its mark in Wine Country and has been a longtime favorite for both locals and visitors to the area. With a seasonal menu featuring garden vegetables, herbs, and an abundance of creativity, the rustic Provencal-inspired cuisine allows earth’s true and natural flavors to shine.

Mamma Tanino's Ristorante

Top-rated food

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Italian

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4.7

(1,199)

Four blocks west of "The Square' tucked in the Sonoma Valley Center, Italian born chef, Gaetano Patrinostro uses a combination of the freshest local products and Italian imports to prepare authentic Italian cuisine. His pasta sauces are based on the region of origin, seafood and steaks are cooked to perfection and the desserts are not to be missed. Mamma Tanino's is an off The Square locals favorite and the at home feeling makes out of towners love this place.

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   B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Contemporary American

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   4.8

   (366)

   Award winning Chef Carlo Cavallo’s upscale gastropub concept, B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille is located in the Historic Sonoma Creamery building across the street from the Old Mission in the Sonoma Plaza. We are Sonoma Plaza's only brew pub, whiskey bar. B&V's menu format is wine country inspired with farm to table elements, Italian and French influences, and good old fashion steak house. Chef Carlo Cavallo has won best beef in America, and been on Food Networks Guy Fieri show.
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   OSO

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Californian

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   4.7

   (1,207)

   OSO Restaurant on the Historic Sonoma Plaza focuses on chef David Bush's Modern California Cuisine in a relaxed and rustic setting. OSO has table seating for reservations and offers an a la carte menu.. The menu highlights the chef's exciting, but never esoteric, cuisine which crosses all culinary borders. OSO also offers a full bar and specialty cocktails.
   Chef Bush is focused on his new world style of cuisine and presents a menu that appeals to the entire scope of one's palate. Items such as fresh raw oysters, farm to table California vegetables, local fish and meat. OSO looks forward to your visit.

Verano Cafe

Top-rated hospitality

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$$$$Price: Moderate

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Californian

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4.5

(14)

California Cuisine, nestled in the heart of Sonoma. Opened by Beronica Peres and Carlos Rubio, this cozy diner is nestled conveniently at the crossroads of Highway 12 and Verano Avenue, radiating warmth and charm.

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   El Dorado Kitchen

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Californian

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   4.8

   (5,583)

   El Dorado Kitchen serves award-winning cuisine crafted with local, seasonal ingredients from Executive Chef Armando Navarro. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and on Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Join us in the main dining room, front corner café, on the tree-lined outdoor patio, our cozy bar, or in our private dining room. Corkage Policy: $25 for the first two 750 ml bottles and $50 for each additional 750 ml bottles.
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   Della Santina's Trattoria - Sonoma

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Italian

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   4.6

   (490)

   Della Santina's Trattoria in Sonoma, San Francisco is a traditional Italian restaruant serving recipes mostly from Lucca, Italy. It was founded by Quirico (Dan) and Shirley Della Sanitina. With the passing of Shirley Della Santina - Quirico, his son Robert and wife Nicole continue to carry on the family business and Tuscan traditions. Quirico is the chef behind the menu and has provided what's been described as Italian comfort food in a gorgeously authentic Italian setting. When you walk in the front entrance you'll be greeted by truly Italian decorations and design, as well as fresh flowers on every table.
   Della Santina's offers a variety of home made pastas, antipasti, soups and salads, juicy rotisserie cooked meats and fresh seafood. Local wines from Sonoma, as well as Italian wines and beers are all featured on the wine list. Della Santina's received the 2023 Sonoma Index-Tribune People's Choice Awards for Italian Cuisine and Romantic Meal.
   

Layla at MacArthur Place

Great vibe

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Californian

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4.6

(1,453)

Situated in a historic and iconic barn within the verdant 6-acre grounds of MacArthur Place in downtown Sonoma, Layla delivers a warm, yet sophisticated dining experience, celebrating Sonoma’s vibrant bounty with farm-fresh, seasonal cuisine. Its ever-evolving menu offers both nourishing and indulgent options, ideal for any occasion – from a leisurely breakfast to a revitalizing, healthy lunch or a relaxing, yet celebratory dinner with friends and family. Offering guests an approachable and inviting modern farmhouse setting, diners embark on a culinary journey where locally sourced ingredients are transformed into innovative dishes and delightful desserts.

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   Santé at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   French

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   4.7

   (1,701)

   With a focus on fresh, simple preparation that honors this bountiful region, Santé offers an inviting menu that showcases the talents of Sonoma Valley's iconic ranchers, bakers, and farmers. Serving breakfast & dinner, our signature restaurant will delight and inspire with menus that are both delicious and approachable.
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   Sonoma Grille

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Californian

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   4.5

   (1,815)

   We are opening New Year's Eve with a Prix Fix Menu. Highly reccommended that reservations be made.
   Sonoma Grille is a local restaurant just steps off of the Historic Sonoma Plaza. We specialize in California cuisine, with options of award winning Seafood & Steak. You can enjoy a delicious meal in the modern indoor dining space or the beautiful patio. This is a locals hub-spot with wide variety of menu choices. We pride ourselves on delicious food and warm hospitality.
   We are open 7 days a week for lunch, weekend brunch, dinner and Happy Hour.
   We look forward to serving you all.
   Please visit our website for most up to date information about menu, events and specials.
   For additional details please visit our website www.sonomagrilleandbar.com
   

Tasca Tasca - Tapas Restaurant and Bar

Great budget-friendly spot

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$$$$Price: Moderate

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Mediterranean

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4.7

(654)

Tasca Tasca offers a truly unique dining experience. Chef Manuel Azevedo and his talented kitchen team craft an exceptional menu, blending unusual dishes rarely found elsewhere with approachable favorites. Indulge in creations like Pig's Trotter Terrine, Shrimp-Passion Fruit Ceviche, or Linguiça Mac & Cheese. Our warm and attentive hospitality team serves you in a rustic, pub-like setting reminiscent of a traditional Portuguese "tasca." Complement your meal with a selection from our distinctive cocktails and curated wine list, and conclude your visit with a choice from our extensive collection of Port and Madeira wines. We look forward to welcoming you to TT!

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   The Depot Restaurant

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Italian

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   4.5

   (1,946)

   The Depot Restaurant is a charming neighborhood restaurant located in a stone building just a block off the Plaza in Sonoma. Locals and visitors to the Wine Country enjoy Tuscan-inspired cuisine in spacious dining rooms, and on the terraces of the Italian garden and reflection pool. In addition to products made in-house, the Sonoma wine country offers an abundance of new artisanal products to enjoy. The wine list is heavily laden with local Sonoma wines as well as wines from Italy. Come join us for dinner...or just drop in for some small plates and a glass of wine! Take-out is always available, give us a call to place your order over the phone!