Café Maddalena

We stumbled onto this fabulous restaurant! I was craving a Caesar salad, and this place was open. It’s a cozy upscale restaurant is a cute little town. I highly recommend it!

After multiple recommendations, I drove an hour here to try this restaurant. It did not disappoint! The service was amazing, I sat outside and they moved me inside (At my request) partway through dining without any fuss at all. The meal was fantastic, I had the roasted cabbage appetizer which was good. The highlight for me was the beef tenderloin. I typically order filet, because I prefer leaner cuts of meat. This was amazing! It ordered medium, it was cooked perfectly. The Demi glaze is robust and a little salty which I love, (order on the side if that’s maybe not your thing). It was a large cut and I definitely didn’t need an appetizer, or dessert, but that didn’t stop me haha. I got the chocolate ganache torte, which paired perfectly with the Pinot noir. Would definitely come back, and would 100% order the beef tenderloin again. Thank you for such a great experience, and the fantastic service.

Delicious dinner in Dunsmuir! First time in the town on our way to Bend and we stopped for dinner here. Got the house made fettuccine pasta Bolognese and I requested a vegetarian pasta and the chef made a Cacio e Pepe. It was very good! Not huge portions but filling enough, and the bread was delicious. Dessert and appetizer was great too.

What a great meal. Very attentive to you and the food. Truly a well crafted meal from start to finish. Did not get a picture of the appetizer, which was fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with shrimp. Butter leaf lettuce salad with creamy garlic dressing and smoked rouge blue cheese, I had the pan seared beef tenderloin and my wife had the chicken basquaise. Dessert was the fresh peach cheese cake. I cannot give a high enough rating for this meal and service.

Delicious food, very good service. We had the pork belly and a New york steak, both were very juicy and the pork was crunchy on the outside. Will surely come here again when visiting the area.

Café Maddalena offered one of my favorite food experiences in North America. Everything tasted so delicate, and the portions were plentiful. Add to that the staff's friendliness, and you can't go wrong. The atmosphere is also perfect: the music is at the perfect volume where it fades into the background, and you are surrounded with people enjoying their dinner.

Why hasn't this place received a Michelin star — we dined here in July for dinner and were lucky enough to call last minute and get a table. Everything that came on the table was nothing short of excellent. The chef and the team here are doing a great job and we're grateful to them for our experience.

Absolutely delicious birthday dinner, fabulous service. Felt like we were dining in San Francisco. The waitress opened up a bottle of their new Pinot Grigio for me one day before it was offered on the menu. She also recommended we try 2 different entrees so we can have more of a variety. My husband and I were going to both get the Ling Cod. So glad we ordered the beef filet, it was the best filet we’ve had in a long time. Perfectly seasoned. The potatoes served with it were phenomenal. The waitress also gave us their homemade vanilla ice cream with fresh nectarines topped with a meringue crumble on the house for my birthday. So nice, such great ambiance outside on their patio with the creek flowing underneath. We will definitely be back, next time we have to try the scallops, we’ve heard they are fabulous! Thank you for a special evening out Cafe Maddalena!

Best restaurant we’ve been to in Shasta County. Each of the dishes were excellent. We will be back!

The food was delicious and the service was excellent as always. We are proud to recommend such an eligantly quaint restaurant to our family and friends.

As a local, I’ve been going to Cafe Maddalena’s for decades now. More recently, the business was sold and from what I understand, the employees purchased it. I’ve gone twice since they’ve taken it on and can say with confidence that the quality, ambiance, and overall experience is still 10/10 amazing! I’m so proud of the employees for taking this on and continuing to honor the qualities that makes this restaurant shine. The wait staff is incredibly professional and charming and the chefs continue to put their heart and soul into each meal. Great job guys!!

This place is a gem. Some of the best dinner in Northern California. Go enjoy yourself

excellent establishment. high level cuisine. real high level service. I definitely recommend. high quality products

We loved it. Excellent food and service. What a delight. Reasonable prices. Good wine selection. Wonderful

I really enjoyed this restaurant, excellent food, service and atmosphere, though it was crowded, it was very pleasant.

I got the swordfish and it was amazingly cooked. It tasted fresh and moist, the appetizers were great, and the servers helped me decide on a wine to go with as I don't not often try wine. All in all, everything was perfect and I will be making a reservation for my birthday.

This restaurant is an upscale $$$ dining experience with a local vibe.
The white linen table cloth is covered with white paper. The service is great. The food is/was exceptional and the Chefs prepared our Filet and Haddock to perfection. This is a little more pricey than most might be use too but, it is well worth it. The dining experience and the food is exceptional. Don't expect hamburgers, fried chicken strips, or meatloaf. This is the place to broaden your palate.

One of the best date night restaurants in the North State. Great seasonal menu. Diverse wine list. Nice outdoor patio for summer and early fall. Highly recommended. Reservation recommended.

Outstanding! We have been treating ourselves to Maddalens for decades. The quality of the meals, the service are top notch. We go monthly and enjoy the seasonal menu that is delicious. My all time favorite is always the seared scallops. Indoor or outdoors you can not go wrong. LOVE this establishment!

Delicious , friendly and heated dining experience! Food is top rate! Loved the garlic aioli with crispy veggies and the lamb shank was perfect!! Will come again!