Italian Restaurants near Calistoga

“My partner and I showed up after this restaurant had stopped seating people, but the host and server were so wonderful and let us order and eat there anyway! We had the penne vodka sauce and it was the best I’ve ever had. Wine suggestion was excellent and our waiter was so kind and made us feel welcome even though we were late. The kitchen also made sure they accommodated my shellfish allergy… Our new favorite restaurant in Calistoga!“

“Came here for fresh pasta and it was indeed very good. Happy hour has good selections of food and good deal on beer and wine. Calamari was superb crispy and delicious with fresh chunky tomato sauce for dipping. Half portions of fresh pasta were actually quite a good size to share for two. The eggplant was juicy and crispy outside. Apple crisp and tiramisu were yummy. Staff was friendly and frequently check with us about food and drinks. Overall excellent experience.“

“Loved the open layout of the restaurant and it was aesthetically pleasing. The food was good. The beet salad was amazing and i loved the orange beets which was like a sweeter taste than the purple one, the texture was like a tomato even. I'd return for the salad alone. Service was good.“

“The food was absolutely delicious. The pizza had the right crisp and it wasn't soggy in the middle. I ordered the meatball sandwich and it was so flavorful. We ordered the special of the day for pizza, it had jalapeños, spicy sausage, and pepperoni. It was way too spicy for me but everyone else enjoyed it. It was quick service and the staff was very friendly. We were able to get a big table together even though it was a Saturday around 5 pm. If it was nicer weather, we would have loved to sit out on the deck, probably next time! But overall it was amazing, would definitely return.“

“Always a favorite local spot. The risotto never disappoints ; creamy cheesy velvety richness with a nice piece of halibut; Need a side of something green and crispy to cut that richness; mussels are a must and get extra bread; staff are like your besties; welcoming warm home town feel and great food; wish they would open on weekends !“

“Came across this place by chance and happy I found it. Tried the meatball sandwich and it was great, also got a cannoli and really liked that too. Great option if you are in the area but there may be a line although it seemed to move quickly. Will have to go back and try some other things in the future and definitely a great lunch option in Santa Rosa if you are local or visiting.“

“Always great food and friendly service!“

“Lasagna was super soft and tasty. Plenty of sauce to mop up with the buttered bread.Spaghetti Carbonara I was told is very good. The Fettuccine Alfredo is a kid favorite. Brother had the bouillabaisse, which he thought tasted great, but wasn't very filling. The shrimp, clams, scallops, salmon, and calamari were very delicious, but he wanted more of each. He said he got 2 shrimp, 3 clams and a little bit of everything else. Soaked up the soup with bread, but was still not filling.Sister had the chicken Marsala and Mom had the chicken piccata. I thought the chicken was a little dry, but the roasted potatoes and brussel sprouts were good. Mom said the chicken was half dry and half good.The violinist was very good. Played a couple of covers we recognized. I recognized Zombie by the Cranberries, but I don't know a lot of song names. Very good. Violinist walked around and gave everyone in the restaurant a front row seat to the music.Waitstaff is amazing and checked in on us multiple times. Refilled water without prompting which was nice. Refilled bread multiple times which was great. The olive oil and black vinegar went very well with the bread. I thought it was garlic bread until I saw the garlic bread on the menu. Very surprised. The table bread is amazing and surprised it's free. I would come just to have a drink and eat bread ??Bathroom is clean, but the soap dispenser is a bit hard to press for a kid. Adults should have no problems.After 6pm, the nearby parking is free.Street parking is also free after 6pm Mon to Sat.Parking: After 6pm it's free.“

“We ate at CA Bianca twice during our stay in Santa Rosa. The food was exquisite, homemade Italian, and the dessert was so delicious, the best crème brûlée I’ve had in my life & the service was phenomenal, with the ambience so romantic on the porch. We highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We were so incredibly blown away by the food and the staff! The drinks were so tasty and creative, and each plate was seasoned so well. We had never been here before, so we were shocked at how small the seating area is. But surprisingly, they move quickly! They even started us with drinks and appetizers on the front patio. Darion was an amazing server! He was so helpful and hilarious, and wonderfully kind and patient. We will absolutely be back to try more items on the menu.“