Cook St. Helena

4.9

1480 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Specializing in elegant but straight-forward Northern Italian cuisine, created from local and seasonal ingredients.

A family-owned business, Cook St. Helena, is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere. We opened Cook in 2004 to show the locals and tourists alike that food does not need to be complicated to taste great!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(707) 963-7088
Website
http://cooksthelena.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jude Wilmoth
Catering
Cook St. Helena can cater any event. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com
Private party facilities
Cook St. Helena is available for private events of up to 30 guests. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com

Location
1310 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574-1905
Neighborhood
St. Helena
Cross street
Hunt Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

baby mixed green salad. apple. ricotta salata. balsamic shallot vinaigrette$15.00
caesar salad. parmesan. crostini$15.00
chopped salad. ceci beans. pecorino. pancetta. calabrian chilies. lemon vinaigrette$15.00
the daily soup$14.00
Friday - February 28 - minestrone soup. rigatoni. pesto. parmesan. evoo

housemade pastas

fazzoletti bolognese. house made ricotta$29.00
gnocchi. gorgonzola dolce cream. cracked pepper. parmesan$29.00
cavatelli all'arrabbiata. house made sausage. sliced garlic. tomato. basil$28.00
spaghetti alle vongole. manila clams. wild gulf shrimp. spicy white wine broth$36.00
special pasta$29.00
Friday - February 28 - handmade fettuccini. housemade sausage. oven-dried tomatoes. fingerling potatoes. english peas. parmesan broth. arugula

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$33.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00
risotto$48.00
Friday - February 28 - crescenza and herb risotto. sautéed petrale sole. wild gulf shrimp. calabrian chilies. basil. pesto cream

sandwiches

available until - 3 pm, along with the all day entrées

house ground burger. aged cheddar. sautéed onion. romaine. aioli. ciabatta. hand cut fries$22.00
avocado and red pepper panino. castelvetrano olive tapenade. ciabatta. greens$20.00
b.l.e. sandwich. bacon. farm egg. romaine. pesto aioli. ciabatta. hand-cut fries$21.00

dinner entrées

available after 3 pm, along with the all day entrées

slow-roasted pork fagioli all'uccelletto. butter beans. tomatoes. herbs. calabrian chilies$32.00

sides

the daily vegetable$14.00
Friday - February 28 - sautéed broccoli di ciccio. spicy browned butter. lemon
bread and water. upon request. free! just ask

dessert

panna cotta. seasonal fruit. house made biscotti$14.00
flourless chocolate cake. caramel. whipped cream. grey salt$14.00
mundae. vanilla & chocolate gelato. evoo. reduced balsamic vinegar. whipped cream. grey salt$14.00
gelato & sorbetto$9.00
affogato. house made biscotti$10.00

What 1,480 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Loved For

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cook St. Helena is a beloved gem in Napa Valley, cherished for its "outstanding dishes" and "exceptional service." The intimate setting and "delicious food" create a cozy, yet lively atmosphere. With "homemade pastas" and "inventive specials," it's no wonder locals flock here. Reservations are recommended for this small treasure.

1,480 Reviews

T
Tim
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Excellent service, food, and atmosphere!
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Bill
VIP
San Francisco
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is always excellent at Cook. Very good wine list; great menu. Halibut risotto with crab was sensational. Pasta with sausage, cippolini onions and peppers was crazy good. Best pannacotta in the Valley.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Orange County
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place and all the staff! Food is excellent and never a let down.
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Jane
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is exquisite. We had the calamari which was kissed with breading making it light and flavorful. The homemade pasta with a pesto cream sauce topped with crab was sheer heaven. The flavors were complementary and distinguishable. The staff is attentive and quite genial making the whole experience top drawer!
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Howard
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place- one of the classics of Napa valley
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Matthew
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Michael is the best server, amazing food and wonderful ambiance for Valentine’s Day! We’re locals and love this spot always!
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Elaine
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous Valentine's Day dinner at Cook St. Helena! My husband had the Cioppino which was one of the specials. The dish had an abundance of seafood including fresh king crap. Oh so delicious....I had the fehttuchini with gulf shrimp. Also delicious. We are looking forward to our next meal at Cook.
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Margot
VIP
Sacramento
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always! Food and service excellent. Best Bolognese ever!
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Brian
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Small but very good food and the service was great.
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Patrick
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from the time you enter! The food exceptional Italian, but all so fresh including house made pasta! Small almost off the radar! But so worth it!
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FAQs

Cook St. Helena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 963-7088.

Cook St. Helena is rated 4.9 stars by 1480 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1310 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574-1905

Additional information

Cross street
Hunt Avenue
Neighborhood
St. Helena
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jude Wilmoth
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://cooksthelena.com/
Phone number
(707) 963-7088
Catering
Cook St. Helena can cater any event. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com
Private party facilities
Cook St. Helena is available for private events of up to 30 guests. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com

Cook St. Helena

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

appetizers

mussels. house made sausage. spicy tomato broth. grilled bread$21.00

fried calamari. calabrian chili aioli. grilled lemon$17.00

burrata. basil. pesto. balsamic reduction. evoo. grey salt$18.00

prosciutto and d'anjou pear. arugula. evoo$19.00

salads & soup

baby mixed green salad. apple. ricotta salata. balsamic shallot vinaigrette$15.00

caesar salad. parmesan. crostini$15.00

chopped salad. ceci beans. pecorino. pancetta. calabrian chilies. lemon vinaigrette$15.00

the daily soup$14.00

housemade pastas

fazzoletti bolognese. house made ricotta$29.00

gnocchi. gorgonzola dolce cream. cracked pepper. parmesan$29.00

cavatelli all'arrabbiata. house made sausage. sliced garlic. tomato. basil$28.00

spaghetti alle vongole. manila clams. wild gulf shrimp. spicy white wine broth$36.00

special pasta$29.00

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$33.00

eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00

risotto$48.00

sandwiches

house ground burger. aged cheddar. sautéed onion. romaine. aioli. ciabatta. hand cut fries$22.00

avocado and red pepper panino. castelvetrano olive tapenade. ciabatta. greens$20.00

b.l.e. sandwich. bacon. farm egg. romaine. pesto aioli. ciabatta. hand-cut fries$21.00

dinner entrées

slow-roasted pork fagioli all'uccelletto. butter beans. tomatoes. herbs. calabrian chilies$32.00

sides

the daily vegetable$14.00

bread and water. upon request. free! just ask

dessert

panna cotta. seasonal fruit. house made biscotti$14.00

flourless chocolate cake. caramel. whipped cream. grey salt$14.00

mundae. vanilla & chocolate gelato. evoo. reduced balsamic vinegar. whipped cream. grey salt$14.00

gelato & sorbetto$9.00

affogato. house made biscotti$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Cook St. Helena offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cook St. Helena restaurant rated?

Is Cook St. Helena currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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