Cook St. Helena

4.9

1447 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 23 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
Friday - December 27 - minestrone soup. rigatoni. 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$29.00
Friday - December 27 - handmade pappardelle. sautéed chicken breast. calabrian chilies. basil. pesto cream

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jusUS$33.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamelUS$22.00
risottoUS$45.00
Friday - December 27 - crescenza and herb risotto. sautéed veal scaloppini. wild mushroom marsala. baby 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
Friday - December 27 - 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 1,447 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!

1,447 Reviews

J
Jennifer
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive service, every dish served made each person say yum out loud. Chef Jude knows how to Cook and is the most welcoming host.
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Scott
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cook in St Helena is an excellent, praiseworthy local gem, from the service to the food to the wine list.
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Janet
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cook never disappoints!! An absolute gem in St. Helena!
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York
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, consistently delectable. Friendly and prompt service. A place that made us feel welcomed.
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Rebecca
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
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 on 19 December 2024
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 on 18 December 2024
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 on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and service!!! The pasta was amazing!!
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Carol
VIP
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed lunch at Cook St. Helena on a Monday afternoon. Our waiter was lively and fun. He provided great service. We enjoyed the calamari appetizer (best calamari I’ve ever eaten), sandwiches and a bottle of wine. It was a five star experience.
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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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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 1447 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 23 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$29.00

all day entrées

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

eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamelUS$22.00

risottoUS$45.00

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