The Plaza Bistro

4.5

588 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Gluten-free-friendly

The Plaza Bistro an eatery in a historic building on the Square in downtown Sonoma. Open Everyday, Appetizers, Daily Chef Specials, Entrees, Full Bar, Salads, Select Boutique Wines.

We provide the perfect blend of service, food and Italian bistro atmosphere for a relaxed meal in the heart of California wine country.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(707) 996-4466
Website
http://theplazabistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
420 First Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476
Neighborhood
Sonoma
Cross street
Spain Street
Parking details
We are located at the heart of the city of Sonoma with plenty of parking.
Public transit
There is public transportation within walking distance.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Local Artisan Cheese Plate$20.00
three local artisan cheese, grilled Italian sausage, cornichon, mixed Mediterranean olives and grilled bread
Carpaccio$20.25
thinly sliced filet mignon, baby arugula salad, whole grain mustard aioli, capers, parmesan cheese and grilled bread
Seafood Cocktail$22.50
poached halibut, Dungeness crab and prawns with iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato and avocado with a side of cocktail sauce
Calamari$17.50
Panko-herb encrusted calamari fillets with a side of spicy aioli
Involtini$15.50
grilled eggplant rolled with goat cheese, basil and sun-dried tomatoes on marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese
Risotto Cakes$12.95
with goat cheese and petite peas over marinara sauce

Salads

Roasted Beets$16.75
baby greens, green beans and sherry vinaigrette, goat cheese and toasted almonds
Iceberg Wedge$15.75
with sliced red inion, carrot, cucumber, tomato, crispy bacon and blue cheese-garlic dressing
Spinach Messina$14.95
with sliced cucumbers, capers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese and sherry vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$14.50
romaine hearts, the Bistro's homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and grated parmesan cheese

Sandwiches

All sandwiches come with a choice of: french fries or mixed greens with citrus vinaigrette

Grilled Salmon$21.50
bacon, baby arugula, sliced tomatoes with lemon garlic aiolion herb focaccia
Grilled Chicken Breast$20.50
with lettuce, avocado, sliced tomatoes, onions and spicy aioli on ciabatta
Sicilian$21.00
grilled Italian sausage with caramelized onions, roasted bell peppers, provolone cheese and spicy aioli on ciabatta with choice of French fries or house salad
Grilled Hamburger$19.25
half pound chuck, with chopped iceberg, sliced onion, tomatoes and dill chips on a Brioche bun

Entrées

10oz Grilled New York Steak$36.95
over mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans and rosemary demi glaze
Schnitzle$28.50
thinly sliced pork loin, bread and pan fried, served with spaetzle, green beans and mushroom cream sauce
Chicken Piccata$26.50
chicken breast scaloppini sautéed with white wine, capers and lemon butter sauce, mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach
Rigatoni Pasta$25.25
tossed with Bolognese of ground chuck and pork, topped with shredded parmesan cheese
Seafood Linguini Pasta$35.00
tossed with prawns, salmon, calamari fillets, tomatoes and arugula with white wine garlic sauce
Fusilli Pasta Primavera$24.50
with zucchini, yellow squash, carrot, green beans, mushrooms, marinara sauce with a touch of cream and parmesan cheese
Gnocchi$25.50
with choice of arugula-almond pesto, marinara or Bolognese sauce

What 588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wine Country
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Plaza Bistro delights with "delicious food" and top-notch service, making it a favorite in Sonoma. Guests praise the attentive staff, with standout servers like Hector and Sophia. The bistro offers a "wonderful restaurant overlooking the Sonoma Plaza," featuring a diverse menu and charming atmosphere, perfect for memorable dining experiences.

588 Reviews

M
Michael
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for family dinner or small date. We really enjoyed the soup, snitzl and desserts. My son really loved the rigatoni. Strongly recommend if you are in Sonoma.
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Mitchell
Orlando
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
put in odd back room leo was waiter. apologized for bartender being backed up ( ny eve?). begging for bread to hold us over Food outstanding ! beet salad. salmon and ny strip all terrific Kudos to leo. very attentive.
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Mary
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was Very disappointing . We understood it was New Year’s Eve. When looking around, several tables were served after coming in after us. Felt the server forgot about us. Example - asked for bread about 3 times. The rolls were warm, but no butter. Had to wait for main course before butter came. The butter was very cold. The prices were not cheap.
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Janet
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointed in the food and service Water came without ice when one wanted it; one entry came lukewarm; sent back and came back after much time still lukewarm in a cold dish. Owner would not take feedback.
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Lia
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great find and our server was awesome, especially since she was working on Christmas day!
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Michele
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Plaza bistro on Christmas Eve. For adults and one baby. It really was very lovely! Beverages were served cold and food was served hot. Very very good. We’ll go again and again.
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Kiva
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and great service. Our to to place in Sonoma.
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patricia
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Plaza Bistro was exactly what we were looking for, great food and service in a lovely, quiet atmosphere so we could talk...and hear one another. We knew we were in the right place when the warm rolls came to the table, they were delicious.
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Steven
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent location on Sonoma Town Square with large windows looking on the square. Historical building. Old world charm. Nice atmosphere. Food was excellent. Ample parking.
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Erica
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our dinner was great! Highly recommend the chicken piccata, the prawns, the Primavera, and the steak! The rolls were warm and oh so good. The wedge salad was....underwhelming. But yummy dressing! Will definitely go again.
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FAQs

The Plaza Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 996-4466.

The Plaza Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 588 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

420 First Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Spain Street
Neighborhood
Sonoma
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located at the heart of the city of Sonoma with plenty of parking.
Public transit
There is public transportation within walking distance.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://theplazabistro.com/
Phone number
(707) 996-4466

The Plaza Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Small Plates

Local Artisan Cheese Plate$20.00

Carpaccio$20.25

Seafood Cocktail$22.50

Calamari$17.50

Involtini$15.50

Risotto Cakes$12.95

Salads

Roasted Beets$16.75

Iceberg Wedge$15.75

Spinach Messina$14.95

Classic Caesar$14.50

Sandwiches

Grilled Salmon$21.50

Grilled Chicken Breast$20.50

Sicilian$21.00

Grilled Hamburger$19.25

Entrées

10oz Grilled New York Steak$36.95

Schnitzle$28.50

Chicken Piccata$26.50

Rigatoni Pasta$25.25

Seafood Linguini Pasta$35.00

Fusilli Pasta Primavera$24.50

Gnocchi$25.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Dining areas

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