Cook St. Helena

Stopped here for lunch while staying in St. Helena and we left full and impressed. The best pasta I have had in a long time! We started with the calamari, which was good but nothing all that special about it. I got the cavatelli and my wife got the pasta of the day which was a linguini with braised pork shoulder. The gentleman next to us offered a sample of his gnocchi while we waited for our food and they were decadent and fluffy, I would definitely order that next time! The cavatelli was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was lightly spiced and full of flavor. Rhe sausage in the sauce made for a hearty meal even though the portion didn't look that big. My wife's pasta was even better; the sauce was rich and creamy which paired well with the pork and sweet corn. You might have to wait for a table, but it is worth it.

Our daughter tipped us to make a reservation on our stay in St Helena. She was right. It was a great experience with excellent service and attention. Attached is a pic of my risotto with veal & mushrooms and my wife's eggplant Parmesan. Delicious.

We were recommended this place by our tour guide at the Pine Ridge vineyard and it didn't disappoint!! You absolutely have to try the mussels (I usually don't like them but these were fantastic). You literally can't go wrong with anything else on their menu, everything is locally sourced or made in house and it tasted like it! Service was amazing too. The workers were super friendly and it was a cool atmosphere getting to see them all buzzing around the kitchen. The space seemed very intentional to creating wonderful memories.Would recommend this to anyone who wants to eat here and then walk around all the cool shops on the street 🥰

Had dinner last night (4/1/24). Food and service was amazing. We were having a great time and next thing we knew we were the last people in the restaurant. I never want to be the table that prevents people from closing up. We were just about to leave and one of the servers came over and shared a special wine that was opened with us. Not only did they not rush us out (which would have been totally acceptable with it being so late) but made us feel welcome and like friends. Thank you for a great dinner and sorry if we caused anyone to stay late.

The food was very good, some of the pasta dishes were a bit small and the pasta sometimes overcooked. Overall this is a really cute place, and we did enjoy coming here. In the morning you can see them making fresh pasta through the window, which is very cool as well!

Really good restaurant in downtown St. Helena.

There aren't many vetoes when considering eating here.

- Excellent cocktail list
- Diverse and food friendly wine selection
- Hand-made pasta
- Lots of rotating specials
- Engaging and attentive staff from moment you enter

It appears this is local hang-out, as staff seemed to recognize most guests.

Venue isn't open on weekends, very strict regarding their closing time and overall quite quaint, so book in advance...or plan to sit at bar (or wait). They accept reservations on Open Table, so take advantage.

5 star food, everything was amazing. The vibes are very country club if you know what I mean. My iron deficient girlfriend was freezing in there so bring a jacket.

We got a Negroni and the John Daly to drink. Both were great.

We started with the calamari and burrata. The aioli with the calamari was superb.

We got the last order of the short rib. It was a lot of meat so keep that in mind when ordering. It was super tender and the mashed potatoes/gravy it came with were perfect complements.

Then we got the gnocchi and risotto. The gnocchi was so slay, period. Very garlicky and creamy, and the gnocchi itself was like pillows and melts in your mouth. The risotto was super tasty and came with crisped halibut. The texture was great, crispy but still soft. The arugula and pear were great additions.

For dessert we got was a brown mundae (jk it’s called mundae). It was a super unique take on the classic sundae. It was chocolate/vanilla ice cream topped with olive oil, flaky salt and condensed balsamic vinegar. The vinegar and salt were amazing and added a cool twist to the dish.

Our absolute favorite meal during our vacation in Napa! And we ate at some great restaurants including Brix, Mustards, and Solbar. The restaurant itself is small and cozy which we loved! We were sat in the window so we could watch the downtown St Helena action. We both ordered the cavatelli which was out of this world! The entire meal we cherished each bite and kept talking about how the pasta tasted just like our trip to Italy. Just like it! Cook was the highlight of our trip and we already can’t wait to go back.

Great place for lunch or evening. It is busy even on weekdays. The mussels are amazing, it comes in a homemade sauce with sausage. The other picture is of the burrata, also amazing.
They have a wide selection of local wines, and the service is very quick.
We will be back!

Love Love Love- we were in the area and happened upon this wonderful, quaint restaurant - everything you would hope for- amazing food, fabulous wine selection and romantic atmosphere. Ashley was the best. You will not be disappointed.

Was searching for a place to eat for dinner in downtown St. Helena and stumbled upon Cook. Walked in without a reservation and was able to obtain a seat at the bar. The bartender was superb and walked us through the menu and specials. Ordered the burrata caprese to start and the heirloom tomatoes you could tell came straight from their local garden. Also had the fettuccine bolognese for my main. Wonderful blend of veal, beef and pork. By far my favorite bolognese I've ever had. Finished off with an affogato which was a fantastic way to end this wonderful experience. Cook is Michelin recommended and definitely stood up to that rating. If you are looking for a outstanding place to dine after touring wineries all day you have to stop here!

We had a late lunch here at about 2:30 on a Saturday, really enjoyed our dining experience. The server James was excellent, the ambience so welcoming and modern. Food was amazing, they could have charged a lot more for the quality (very decent portions too). Definitely a great budget foodie pick.

Tip: they are the very few ones who goes continuously without break from lunch service to dinner service.

Hadn't been to Cook in about 10 yrs. But in area and it was a must do for dinner with friends. The meal, and experience, were as excellent as had been the case in the past. Love this place and highly recommend.

This authentic Italian. The food is so fresh and deliciously I actually made myself sick from eating too much because I didn't want to stop. It is so so so good. Can't say enough about this place.

Absolutely divine. One of the best meals I’ve had in my life and I cannot recommend it enough.

Steps:
Go to Napa and drink wine.
Go to Cook St Helena for dinner.
Tell everyone about both ✨

If you ever in Helena, make sure to have some time to dine at Cook St. Helena. No matter what you order, you will love the dishes! I want to come back here only for this restaurant.

Cook was delicious. We had our order ready until our server described the dinner specials and we all changed to order the specials. Everything was so good! We loved our meal here!

One of the best you can find in the Napa area! Local! Great! Looking forward to visit again! Food, wine, service, ambience, everything great!

Chef, Jude is hands-on when it comes to selecting the finest produce, herbs and ingredients for his excellent cooks to prepare in the open kitcgen by the entrance, bar seating area. The pasta is made in-house every day on their beautiful, white marble counter top and it is very clear why thus is one of the best, most perfect restaurants to savor Norther Italian inspired dishes to complement the local Fine, Napa Wines🤩😋

Halibut was perfect, hidden under crispy radicchio sitting on a creamy bed of risotto. Blood orange added a nice touch. Calamari was a great appetizer with unique breading.