Cook St. Helena

4.9

1473 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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

Popular dishes

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 14 - butterbean and vegetable soup. 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$36.00
Friday - February 14 - handmade fettuccini. sautéed wild gulf shrimp. calabrian chilies. basil. pesto cream. baby sprouts

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$33.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00
risotto$48.00
Friday - February 14 - crescenza and herb risotto. sautéed wild halibut. radicchio, bacon, and pomegranate insalata

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 14 - sautéed brussels sprouts. browned butter. parmesan
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 1,473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cook St. Helena is a beloved local gem, consistently praised for its "exceptional food and service." Known for its "handmade pastas" and inventive daily specials, this cozy spot offers a "warm, welcoming atmosphere." Perfect for any occasion, Cook's attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience every visit.

1,473 Reviews

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Margot
VIP
Sacramento
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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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Bill
VIP
San Francisco
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Cook delivers outstanding dishes and excellent service. It’s simply a St. Helena gem!
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Richard
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have to get the calamari, mussels and 2 glasses of wine to start our Napa adventure. Sooo good!
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Laura
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service a must visit when in Saint Helena!
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Ray
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are visiting St Helena for the month. What a find Cook waas. A very small storerfront with small tables and wonderful food. We had the Ministrone sop, my wife thoght it was the best she ever had, the risotto special was fantastic and my wifes cavatelli was spectactular. Highly recommended!!!
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Nigel
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very warm and cosy Italian, buzzy atmosphere. I had mussels with sausage in tomato sauce followed by their daily risotto which was halibut and pomegranate, in a Parmesan broth. Both were amazing and my server was super attentive. I was kind of sad I couldn’t try more of the menu so I will try to go back tonight!
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Dana
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From Brook greeting you promptly at the door to Jorge at the bar and the incredible food, Cook never disappoints. Our meal was phenomenal, and we are huge fans!
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Shannon
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server was friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. We had the mussels and homemade sausage appetizer. Mussels cooked perfectly, spicy sausage was a great addition to tasty sauce. I wanted to lick the bowl. We also had the risotto special which was Halibut on house risotto. Perfect sear on halibut. Risotto was outstanding- perfectly cooked and delicious. We also had the vegetable special which was brussel sprouts. These were ok but they are brussel sprout. Wine suggestion with dishes was appreciated.
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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 1473 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 24 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

special pasta

risotto

flourless chocolate cake caramel whipped cream grey salt

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$36.00

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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