Cook St. Helena

4.9

1442 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

20:00

Booked 18 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Specializing in elegant but straight-forward Northern Italian cuisine, created from local and seasonal ingredients.

A family-owned business, Cook St. Helena, is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere. We opened Cook in 2004 to show the locals and tourists alike that food does not need to be complicated to taste great!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(707) 963-7088
Website
http://cooksthelena.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jude Wilmoth
Catering
Cook St. Helena can cater any event. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com
Private party facilities
Cook St. Helena is available for private events of up to 30 guests. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com

Location
1310 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574-1905
Area
St. Helena
Cross Street
Hunt Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

baby mixed green salad. mount rose apple. ricotta salata. balsamic shallot vinaigretteUS$15.00
caesar salad. parmesan. crostiniUS$15.00
chopped salad. ceci beans. pecorino. pancetta. calabrian chilies. lemon vinaigretteUS$15.00
the daily soupUS$14.00
Monday - December 23 - butterbean and vegetable soup. pesto. parmesan. evoo

housemade pastas

fazzoletti bolognese. house made ricottaUS$29.00
gnocchi. gorgonzola dolce cream. cracked pepper. parmesanUS$29.00
cavatelli all'arrabbiata. house made sausage. sliced garlic. tomato. basilUS$28.00
spaghetti alle vongole. manila clams. wild gulf shrimp. spicy white wine brothUS$36.00
special pastaUS$38.00
Monday - December 23 - handmade pappardelle. sautéed wild gulf shrimp. calabrian chilies. pesto cream. dungeness crab meat and basil insalata

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jusUS$33.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamelUS$22.00
risottoUS$46.00
Monday - December 23 - crescenza and herb risotto. sautéed veal scaloppini. mushroom and cipollini onion marsala. baby pea sprouts

sandwiches

available until - 3 pm, along with the all day entrées

house ground burger. aged cheddar. sautéed onion. romaine. aioli. ciabatta. hand cut friesUS$22.00
avocado and red pepper panino. castelvetrano olive tapenade. ciabatta. greensUS$20.00
b.l.e. sandwich. bacon. farm egg. romaine. pesto aioli. ciabatta. hand-cut friesUS$21.00

dinner entrées

available after 3 pm, along with the all day entrées

slow-roasted pork fagioli all'uccelletto. butter beans. tomatoes. herbs. calabrian chiliesUS$32.00

sides

the daily vegetableUS$14.00
Monday - December 23 - sautéed brussels sprouts. browned butter. parmesan
bread and water. upon request. free! just ask

dessert

panna cotta. seasonal fruit. house made biscottiUS$14.00
flourless chocolate cake. caramel. whipped cream. grey saltUS$14.00
mundae. vanilla & chocolate gelato. evoo. reduced balsamic vinegar. whipped cream. grey saltUS$14.00
gelato & sorbettoUS$9.00
affogato. house made biscottiUS$10.00

What 1,442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Italian
Wine Country
Best Overall
Wine Country
Best Food
Wine Country
Best Service
Wine Country
Best Value
Wine Country
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cook St. Helena is a delightful gem, cherished by locals for its "exceptional food and service." This intimate spot offers "great, simple, dazzling food" with a cozy, festive atmosphere. While sometimes loud, the lively ambiance is part of its charm. Make a reservation to enjoy this "top-notch" experience!

1,442 Reviews

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Rebecca
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the food was perfection, excellent wine list and attentive service. Second visit will definitely go back
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David
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Thoroughly enjoyed our late lunch, the food and service were excellent and we will return soon.
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Bill
VIP
San Francisco
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the very best restaurants in the Napa a Valley! Great food! Great service. Best risotto around! Fabulous local wine list!
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Brianna
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and service!!! The pasta was amazing!!
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Jason
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m a regular and invited a business associate to join me for lunch for her first visit. Great as usual. Love you guys! Jason
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Julie
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I call ourselves the dining Divas. We get together once a month at a restaurant we haven’t been too or don’t visit often. Today was awesome. The staff was so kind and helpful. I hope we didn’t burn them out. The food was amazing. Can’t wait to go again to try something else on the yummy menu
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Steven
VIP
Orange County
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good as usual. Perfect service, food was awesome.
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Pilar
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Vongole was not as tasty as it usually is and calamari had a little bit of a smoked taste, but overall excellent food
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Denver
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always such a great experience. The standard menu never disappoints and the specials make it even more difficult to decide what to order. The staff is welcoming and attentive.
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peter
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat there once/month. We live in St. Helena and know the owner personally. Fine folks. We've been there since they opened 20 years ago. You can't find a better restaurant anywhere.
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FAQs

Cook St. Helena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 963-7088.

Cook St. Helena is rated 4.9 stars by 1442 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

20:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1310 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574-1905

Additional information

Cross Street
Hunt Avenue
Area
St. Helena
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jude Wilmoth
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://cooksthelena.com/
Phone number
(707) 963-7088
Catering
Cook St. Helena can cater any event. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com
Private party facilities
Cook St. Helena is available for private events of up to 30 guests. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com

Cook St. Helena

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

special pasta

risotto

flourless chocolate cake caramel whipped cream grey salt

appetizers

mussels. house made sausage. spicy tomato broth. grilled breadUS$21.00

fried calamari. calabrian chili aioli. grilled lemonUS$17.00

burrata. basil. pesto. balsamic reduction. evoo. grey saltUS$18.00

prosciutto and d'anjou pear. arugula. evooUS$19.00

salads & soup

baby mixed green salad. mount rose apple. ricotta salata. balsamic shallot vinaigretteUS$15.00

caesar salad. parmesan. crostiniUS$15.00

chopped salad. ceci beans. pecorino. pancetta. calabrian chilies. lemon vinaigretteUS$15.00

the daily soupUS$14.00

housemade pastas

fazzoletti bolognese. house made ricottaUS$29.00

gnocchi. gorgonzola dolce cream. cracked pepper. parmesanUS$29.00

cavatelli all'arrabbiata. house made sausage. sliced garlic. tomato. basilUS$28.00

spaghetti alle vongole. manila clams. wild gulf shrimp. spicy white wine brothUS$36.00

special pastaUS$38.00

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jusUS$33.00

eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamelUS$22.00

risottoUS$46.00

sandwiches

house ground burger. aged cheddar. sautéed onion. romaine. aioli. ciabatta. hand cut friesUS$22.00

avocado and red pepper panino. castelvetrano olive tapenade. ciabatta. greensUS$20.00

b.l.e. sandwich. bacon. farm egg. romaine. pesto aioli. ciabatta. hand-cut friesUS$21.00

dinner entrées

slow-roasted pork fagioli all'uccelletto. butter beans. tomatoes. herbs. calabrian chiliesUS$32.00

sides

the daily vegetableUS$14.00

bread and water. upon request. free! just ask

dessert

panna cotta. seasonal fruit. house made biscottiUS$14.00

flourless chocolate cake. caramel. whipped cream. grey saltUS$14.00

mundae. vanilla & chocolate gelato. evoo. reduced balsamic vinegar. whipped cream. grey saltUS$14.00

gelato & sorbettoUS$9.00

affogato. house made biscottiUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cook St. Helena offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cook St. Helena restaurant rated?

Is Cook St. Helena currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information