Best Family Style Restaurants in Napa

Another fabulous experience at Coles. Scratch that.. it was damn near perfect. No details overlooked this evening. Brian did a fantastic job taking care of us as we celebrated our son’s 22nd birthday. Crazy to think we have been going to Coles since before he was born!

Tired of just OK food and service?! In the heart of downtown Napa, you’ll find SCALA . . . offering phenomenal food with stellar service, great energetic ambience (without being too loud) and counter seating at the full bar with all their menu offerings . . . not to mention front row/box seats at the Chef‘s counter overlooking the kitchen/crew and pizza oven ~ and don’t forget the oyster bar too . . . We’ve been more times than we care to admit (lol). Some of our favorites include . . . the Veal “Scala-ppini” marsala and mushroom sauce ($36) that will leave you wondering what you’ve been eating at other restaurants . . . to the Pork Chop Milanese lemon, capers and butter sauce ($32) that’s pounded flatter than a pancake, super moist with a slight crunch ~ Note: make sure to ask for extra sauce (on the side) as you’ll want to swim in it . . . we could keep going with the menu items, although we’ll end with their over the top Lasagna (classic) layered with bolognese and bechamel sauces ($32) and whatever you do, do not share or ask anyone if they’d like to try it, as you’ll never see it again. 

Eating on the balcony was a wonderful and more private experience. Service was impeccable. We will definitely be back!

I had the shrimp lo mien which was really good. Very good amount of prawns and the noodles and sauce were good. I would recommend it. The music was a bit loud but we had a table away from the door off to the corner of the restaurant which was really nice.

We had the pleasure of dining at Carpe Diem Napa during our trip to Napa Valley, and it was so incredible we couldn’t resist going back a second time before heading home! The food was absolutely phenomenal—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly paired with their amazing wine selection. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with impeccable service that made us feel so welcomed. From start to finish, every detail of our experience was outstanding. If you’re in Napa Valley, Carpe Diem Napa is a must-visit—you won’t be disappointed!