Cook St. Helena

4.9

1431 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 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

Popular dishes

baby mixed green salad. mount rose 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 - November 29 - 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$29.00
Friday - November 29 - handmade fettucini. housemade sausage. wild mushrooms. corn. sun-dried tomatoes. broccoli di ciccio. parmesan broth

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$33.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00
risotto$48.00
Friday - November 29 - crescenza and herb risotto. sautéed wild halibut. heirloom tomato and herb beurre blanc. meyer lemon dungeness crab salad

sandwiches

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

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

dinner entrées

available after 3 pm, along with the all day entrées

slow-roasted pork shoulder. spicy tomato butter bean ragu$32.00

sides

the daily vegetable$14.00
Friday - November 29 - 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 1,431 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Italian
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Best Food
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cook St. Helena is a "hidden gem" offering "amazing food" and "perfect service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Known for its "best pasta in NorCal" and "wonderful risotto," it consistently impresses with fresh, homemade Italian dishes. Locals love its "authentic atmosphere," while visitors rave about its "attentive, friendly staff."

1,431 Reviews

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LaurieD
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favorite in the Napa Valley. Fresh ingredients and excellent flavors. Service was outstanding. I had the soup vegetable with white beans and a dash of fresh pesto. The Caesar salad perfectly dressed. Had a side of polenta. Fantastic. Perfect dinner out.
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Pete
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great waiter.I believe his name was Michael.The food was excellent and ambience is not a strong point.But it’s very festive…go and have fun
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Jana
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, a delight. Intimate ambience, great service, and a delicious meal. We enjoyed appetizers, main courses and dessert - everything was fabulous! Highlights were the porterhouse steak special, pork shoulder, and the pancetta and gelato desserts - superb.
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PENELOPE
San Francisco
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous plates! While the menu is small and doesn’t change often, their specials for the day are a great addition to the choices. One thing you have to do is learn how to say no because the waiters will offer you all these extras after you say no and no again… a bit annoying but we get through it.
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Al
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The ceilings need acoustic sound absorbing material or sound attenuation banners in the front dining area. Love the restaurant its service employees and overall attitude. Thanks
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were very pleased overall by our experience at Cook. I had a really nice eggplant parm “sandwich”. We shared a fresh and tasty prosciutto and melon appetizer. My only caveat would be to make sure you order one of the Italian dishes; my husband was disappointed with his BLT because he wanted a traditional not a gourmet version. The special was a risotto with veal and butternut squash which I saw and smelled and wish I ordered. They also offered a hearty looking minestrone which I saw and regretted not ordering.
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Bryan
Charleston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dining experience! Will return many times!
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Steven
Sacramento
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food at Cook is always delightful. Today for lunch we enjoyed the mussels, the chopped salad, and cavatelli pasta. While service has always been great, our food came out quite slowly today and after diners who were seated after us received their dishes. We hope this was just a momentary lapse as Cook is our go-to restaurant in St. Helena.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Calamaris where OUTSTANDING, as well my entre of fettuccini with pork sausage and mushrooms.
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dana
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal with excellent service! The food quality is very top notch and it’s very intimate!
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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 1431 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 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. pesto. basil. balsamic reduction. evoo. grey salt$18.00

prosciutto and passe crassane pear. arugula. evoo$19.00

salads & soup

baby mixed green salad. mount rose 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 red onion. romaine. aioli. ciabatta. hand cut fries$22.00

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

b.l.t. sandwich. bacon. heirloom tomato. romaine. pesto aioli. ciabatta. hand cut fries$21.00

dinner entrées

slow-roasted pork shoulder. spicy tomato butter bean ragu$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?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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