Candace Youngman

We ate in the wine bar the first night and let Marco (the bartender) choose everything for us. he suggested wines for each course, they paired perfectly. We learned so much about the food and wine with his knowledge. We came back our last night in town and "Benny" took great care of us. We were seated in the patio where we felt like we were in Italy. The lasagna was perfect, but the gnochi was the best. It was soft, and creamy just like it is in Italy. Did I mention the balsamic? just wow, with the homeade bread and smooth olive oil. Every detail was chosen to make the entire experience delightful. I want to come back to Sonoma just for THIS food.

+2

Jocelyn Brooks

My wife brought me here as a Valentine's Day surprise. This was our 1st time here. The restaurant is beautiful upon walking in. We are immediately seated at our reservation time. The food was delicious and the bottle of wine that we ordered was tasty. Our waiter was very attentive and a pleasure to meet. You can split the entrees if you ask, but they do charge a split plate fee.

+14

Connor Scotton

25 years ago had the best gnocchi that I have ever had. Just had it AGAIN! Della Santina is unbelievable. Whether you’re in Napa or Sonoma, YOU HAVE TO VISIT THIS QUAINT RESTAURANT. This is a Italian gem in the heart of Sonoma. Every detail from environment, to service, to perfectly served dishes….including a table side visit with the owner who is so genuinely thankful that you cane to visit. It is like eating in your best friend home. Come on down driveway and enter thru the side door. You won’t want to leave.

+19

vikka maax

Della Santina’s feels like coming home. The food was exceptional, as always, but what made the evening truly special was the warmth. The owner pulled up a chair and we had the loveliest chat about life in Marin and Sonoma - like old friends catching up. My waiter Oscar was thoughtful and spot-on with his wine and food recommendations. With family photos on the wall and kindness all around, it felt like I was a guest at their table, not just a customer. Really the most charming place!

+27

Al y

Best vongole pasta I’ve had in a while that came with perfectly al dente pasta. The bread was lovely as well as the balsamic vinegar that is home made by Della Santina. We sat in the back, a secret garden space that was comfortable and warm in the cold weather. Met the owner briefly and he was welcoming and made sure to chat with all the guests present. Thank you for a lovely experience!

Mary Anthony

Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, lovely people! The owner stopped by our table several times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. The balsamic vinegar is to die for, and I bought some to take home with me. On a wine tour, so had limited time to spend here, but will definitely return. Highly recommend!

Jen Nill

As soon as you walk through the entrance you are transported. It's a charming and delightful spot, and I was seated next to a fountain in the courtyard. Every moment was absolutely lovely. I started with insalata mista, added a side of olives (must try!), and enjoyed the bread and olive oil. The bread was slightly sweet and not warm but quite good. Save some for the pasta sauce! The duck ragu was a special and I didn't realize it was ground duck, but it was delicious either way. There's nothing like freshly made pasta and this was superb. I enjoyed it with a glass of Pinot noir. Vidal my server and he was attentive and graceful, I hardly noticed as he slid past to fill my water and make sure I had everything I needed at every moment. He surprised me with a glass of Moscato after my meal. It was a true delight! This place is a gem and I highly recommend it.

+2

Dilpreet Walia

Amazing experience. Their pesto gnocchi is phenomenal and what made this a great visit for us was the hospitality. The staff is the sweetest and genuinely cares for you to have a beautiful time there. Loved it!! ❤️❤️

Mary Wakeling

Highly recommend this restaurant! The service was wonderful, the food was absolutely fantastic, and the atmosphere in the courtyard was just beautiful. We loved the experience here, and every menu item we tasted was impressive. Their penne featured some of the best Italian sausage I've ever had.

Kwong Chee Choo

Solid 4/5 Best gnocchi I have tasted. Highly recommended. Amazingly light and fluffy texture with melt in your mouth potatoes. Great tomato based sauce The warm bread + fresh tasting olive oil + vinegar. delicious combination. The branzino was just ok. The fish was a little overcooked leading to it tasting dry and tough. Heirloom tomato salad was average. Tiramisu was not bad. They had sweetened/preserved cherry on top. The heavy cherry sauce was very strong and detracted from the dessert.

+4

M.R. of SWE

My pesto sauce gnocchi was bland for my taste, but everyone else had great food! Wine selection was great. Unique food options (duck) in addition to standard pastas, salads and soups. Very authentic Italian. The bread basket bread is to die for. Homemade balsamic was good (more like a glaze, I should have bought some to take home!). Wonderful service! We had a very minor inconvenience early on and they went above and beyond, without our asking, to rectify. Beautiful patio! The prices felt very fair.

Crystal McFarland

I went here for a nice lunch with the my 4 girlfriends… we ended up walking out. Server was condescending and rude. No questions were welcomed, we asked to add a protein to a pasta and the comment back from our server was an eye roll and “this is not Olive Garden”. Do better, make people feel welcome, if you can’t accommodate just be nice about it.