BEST Place for a Sandwich
Giugni W F & Son Grocery & Deli
707-963-3421 • Giugnis.com
1227 Main St., St. Helena
St. Helena has plenty of eateries, but one need not look further than Giugni W F & Son for an exceptional deli experience. Best known for their made-to-order sandwiches loaded up with a wide selection of choice meats and cheeses sliced fresh to order and served with the “the works,” many make the trip for “Giugini Juice,” an Italian style sauce made with red wine vinegar, canola oil, herbs, salt & pep- per which is drizzled on sandwiches and salads. It’s always crowded, so plan accordingly.
Genova Delicatessen • 2nd
707-253-8686 • genovadelinapa.com
1550 Trancas St., Napa
Oakville Grocery • 3rd
707-944-8802 • oakvillegrocery.com
7856 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville
BEST Pizza
Pizzeria Tra Vigne
707-967-9999 • 1016 Main St., St. Helena
For the past 25 years, Pizzeria Tra Vigne reigns one of St. Helena’s local treasures. Guests of all ages enjoy hanging out or grabbing some pasta, pizza, or a fresh daily special to go at this vibrant, family restaurant. Their pizzas have always been a crowd favorite, and during the pandemic, their pizza to go kits were among the area’s most popular. There’s plenty of seating outdoors on their beautiful patio, complete with Bocce Court, or inside at a table or booth with family and friends.
Azzurro Pizzeria e Enoteca • 2nd
707-255-5552 • 1260 Main St., Napa
Bistro Don Giovanni • 3rd (tie)
707-224-3300 • 4110 Howard Lane, Napa
Filippis Pizza Grotto • 3rd (tie)
707-254-9700 • 645 1st St., Napa
BEST Italian Restaurant
Bistro Don Giovanni
707-224-3300 • 4110 Howard Lane, Napa
Bistro Don Giovanni, known to locals as “Don G’s,” has been a destination restaurant in Napa Valley since its opening in 1993. The menu is best known for its fresh interpretations of traditional Italian dishes, including hand-tossed, wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta, and daily fish and meat specials that are sustainably farmed organically sourced. Whether dining outside in the garden, on the patio, or in the cozy restaurant or bar, Don G’s is always a memorable experience.
Bottega Napa Valley • 2nd
707-945-1050 • 6525 Washington St., Yountville
Ristorante Allegria • 3rd
707-254-8006 • 1026 1st. St., Napa
BEST Asian Food
Morimoto Napa
707-252-1600 • 610 Main St., Napa
Iron Chef Morimoto’s signature restaurant on the Napa River is one of the most sought after dining experiences since its opening in 2010. Always a favorite for sushi, diners are captivated by the inventive high-end Japanese menu, which is presented in a spacious, zen-like setting- both indoors and out. The bar is popular with locals on weekends, and for sake lovers, the Momosan Lounge is devoted to sake and Japanese whiskey.
Eikos Modern Japanese Cuisine • 2nd
707-501-4444 • 1300 First St., Suite 385, Napa
Mango on Main • 3rd
707-253-8880 • 1142 Main St., Napa
BEST Mexican Food
Don Perico Mexican Restaurant
707-252-4707 • 1106 1st St., Napa
Napa’s most popular Mexican Restaurant, Don Perico, has been around for over two decades. Known for its crowd-pleasing Mexican food, generous margaritas, and all-day happy hour, it has become a hot spot for locals for lunch and dinner. The generous patio welcomes diners with a great selection of appetizers and traditional Mexican dishes such as burritos, tortilla soup, fajitas, and enchiladas. The beverage program includes artisan mescals and tequila and an extensive wine list. Both bars and the outdoor patio are always a fiesta.
Villa Corona • 2nd
1138 Main St., St. Helena • 707-963-7812
3614 Bel Air Plaza, Napa • 707-257-8685
La Luna Market & Taqueria • 3rd
707-963-3211 • 1153 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford
BEST Place to Eat Seafood
Hog Island Oyster Co.
707-251-8113 • 610 1st St., Napa
Belly up at Hog Island Oyster Bar and enjoy freshly shucked oysters, which change daily, or order a bushel to go. The Napa location at Oxbow Public Market serves its own Hog Island mollusks and savory seafood entrées, organic salads, and small plates that showcase local fishermen, farmers, and artisan food producers in the local region.
Morimoto Napa • 2nd
707-252-1600 • 610 Main St., Napa
Eikos Modern Japanese Cuisine • 3rd
707-501-4444 • 1300 First St., Suite 385, Napa
BEST Sushi
Eikos Modern Japanese Cuisine
707-501-4444 • 1300 First St., Suite 385, Napa
Eikos Sushi is Napa Valley’s favorite “go-to” for modern and authentic traditional Japanese cuisine and their seasonal, fresh, sustainable fish, delivered daily from local markets and purveyors. Their skilled sushi chefs don’t disappoint with the extensive and creative sushi menu, presented on plates with colorful and flavorful sushi combinations. Eikos rose to the top during the pandemic as one of the area’s busiest takeout and delivery restaurants for their sushi and handcrafted cocktails when dining was restricted inside. They have a second location in Oxbow Public Market with a more limited menu.
Morimoto Napa • 2nd
707-252-1600 • morimotonapa.com
610 Main St., Napa
Sushi Mambo • 3rd
707-942-4699 • napasushi.com
1631 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga
BEST Vegetarian Menu Options
Heritage Eats
707-226-3287 • 3824 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa
Heritage Eats owners, Ben and Ali Koenig, own and operate this unique, local, family-based restaurant. They present an exciting menu rich with world culture and flavors from Southeast Asia, India, Egypt, and beyond into fresh and flavorful dishes using global spices and warm hospitality. From salad and rice bowls, tacos, bao buns, tacos, and wraps, diners can mix and match flavors and food combinations to meet any craving. Heritage Eats also offers a local catering program and recently launched a food truck – The Best Food Truck in Napa.
R + D Kitchen • 2nd
707-945-0920 • 6795 Washington St., Yountville
Rutherford Grill • 3rd
707-963-1792 • 1180 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford
BEST Burger
Gotts Roadside
707-224-6900 • 644 1st St., Napa
Gotts Roadside is wine country’s go-to for its fresh, high-quality roadhouse menu, especially its juicy cheeseburgers. Options include their 100% Niman Ranch Angus beef burger and cheese choice on a toasted egg bun, lettuce, tomato, and a secret sauce made with Sir Kensington’s ketchup. Locals love the California Burger, with a fried egg, bacon, and balsamic onions. Gotts was the first local restaurant to introduce the Impossible burger for their vegetarian clientele and has a sushi-grade ahi burger for seafood lovers.
Goose & Gander • 2nd
707-967-8779 • 1245 Spring St., St. Helena
The Charter Oak Restaurant • 3rd (tie)
707-302-6996 • 1050 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena
Squeeze Inn Hamburgers • 3rd (tie)
707-257-6880 • 3383 Solano Avenue, Napa
BEST Family Restaurant
Gotts Roadside-Napa
707-224-6900 • 644 1st St., Napa
Gotts Roadside started on its road to popularity with the launch of Taylor’s Refresher in St. Helena in 1999. Renamed Gotts Roadside, the popular hangout has since expanded to the Oxbow Public Market District in downtown Napa. The St. Helena spot is a gourmet drive-in, with guests eating at bright red picnic tables on the lawn, while the Oxbow location is built in an urban, retro diner-style. Gotts is always bustling with locals and visitors of all ages with a popular menu known for its American roadside classics, especially its inventive burgers and hand made shakes.
Pizzeria Tra Vigne • 2nd
707-967-9999 • 1016 Main St., St. Helena
Hop Creek Pub • 3rd
707-257-7708 • 3253 Browns Valley Rd., Napa
BEST Upscale Restaurant
The French Laundry
707-944-2380 • thomaskeller.com/tfl
6640 Washington St., Yountville
The French Laundry restaurant has been Napa Valley’s keystone for fine dining since Thomas Keller purchased it in 1994. With a prestigious reputation known worldwide, its distinctive menu, which is curated daily, and its commitment to serving classic French cuisine with the finest quality ingredients are only paralleled with its intense focus on impeccable guest service.
Coles Chophouse • 2nd
707-224-MEAT • 1123 Main St., Napa
Auberge du Soleil • 3rd
800-348-5406 • 180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford
aubergeresorts.com/aubergedusoleil/dine/
BEST Bakery
Bouchon Bakery
707-944-2253 • thomaskeller.com
6528 Washington St., Yountville
Bouchon Bakery has been drawing in crowds- both local and visitors- since its opening in 2003. Initially created to service neighboring restaurants Bouchon Bistro and The French Laundry, it’s reputation demanded it establish a presence of its own. It’s delectable and IG-worthy selection of artisanal bread, impeccable desserts, and sweet gourmet delights are rewarded to those who usually wait in line to retrieve them.
Model Bakery • 2nd
707-259-1128 • 644 1st St., Napa
Buttercream Bakery & Diner • 3rd (tie)
707-255-6700 • 2297 Jefferson St., Napa
Sweetie Pies • 3rd
707-257-7280 • 520 Main St., Napa
BEST Place for Breakfast
Boon Fly Cafe
707-299-4870 • 4048 Sonoma Hwy., Napa
Located in South Napa at the Carneros Resort, Boon Fly Café takes the prize as one of the best places to jump-start the day. The café/bistro serves modern-rustic cuisine in a contemporary roadhouse atmosphere. Since the pandemic, their take out menu is a hot ticket in town with menu favorites that include their famous homemade donuts, avocado toast, fried chicken and waffles, and green eggs and ham. Other brunch items include flatbread pizzas, burgers, and fish tacos.
Napa Valley General Store • 2nd
707-259-0762 • 540 Main St. #100, Napa
La Cheve Bakery and Brews • 3rd
707-294-2142 • 376 Soscol Ave., Napa
