Slanted Door Napa

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   Morten

   VIP

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Excellent food, like the old Slanted door in SF. Service very good, a bit slow at times. Room lacks some ambiance, very bright lights and factory like, could be improved.
   

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   Lisa

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Slanted Door is consistently delicious every time.
   

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   Tetiana

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We dined at Slanted Door in Napa, and while the food was undeniably tasty, the overall experience left much to be desired. Our reservation was at 8 PM, yet by 8:30, we hadn’t even had our order taken. We sat sipping sparkling water for what felt like an eternity. When the order was finally taken, we enjoyed the vegetarian imperial rolls as our starter. They were flavorful, though we didn’t love having to wrap them in a lettuce leaf ourselves—eating them as-is felt more enjoyable. The wait for the main course, however, was excessive. By 9:10 PM (yes, over one hour later), we finally received it. The main dishes were flavorful but a bit too spicy for my taste. Unfortunately, the chef does not accommodate any adjustments, which I respect but found somewhat upsetting. A couple of positives: the open kitchen with its glass window-wall is a unique feature that allows diners to watch the culinary process. It added some charm to the ambiance. However, the restaurant was quite chilly, and the narrow aisles between tables were uncomfortable. Even as a petite person, I struggled to navigate without feeling like I was intruding on other diners' space — something you don’t want during a dining experience. For vegetarians, the options were limited, and the menu in the restaurant did not match the more extensive options shown online, which was a letdown. In summary, while the food was good, the long wait, lack of vegetarian options, and cramped, chilly dining space made the experience less enjoyable. Hopefully, these areas improve in the future, as the flavors and kitchen design hold promise.
   

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   Nikhil

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great eats, well-sized portions! Restaurant history and meals were explained in detail, drinks were amazing. Their seasonal eggnog was exceptional! The host and servers were friendly, and the energy in the restaurant was warm and inviting. Would absolutely visit again!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The ambience in the fireplace room is better than the main dining room. The lighting and decor is stark and not an inviting “cozy” atmosphere. The food was great but they have to go outside to bring the food to the table and some dishes were cold. Although our server was knowledgeable about the menu, he was not attentive. There is so much potential at Slanted Door however,the footprint of this location is not conducive to a fine dining experience in my opinion. I would try it again. My advice, dress warm or ask to be seated near the fireplace!
   

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   victor

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It is ok only. I had the chicken pho with so much skin and black meat which i had asked for white meat with no skin when order yet to no prevail…
   

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   Bob

   New Orleans

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Ordered several dishes including the "porkchop" which isn't a porkchop!! It is a large slice of pork riddles with fat! About 40% fat. Ugh! Vegetable side dishes were pretty good, lamb chops were good. Warm spring roll appetizer was excellent! Will not return to Slanted Door🙁
   

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   SUSAN

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great experience for lunch! The ambiance is simple and modern, and very comfortable. Service was great, food was amazing. Highly recommend!
   

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   Mary Anne

   VIP

   San Francisco

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful food, as always! Love that they keep adding new things to the menu since the previous visits…but still keeping the favorites!
   

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    Stacy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was great! Our party enjoyed our experience. The food was fantastic. The service was good as well.
    

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