Cook St. Helena

4.9 (1509)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

May 4, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
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!

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
Neighborhood
St. Helena
Cross street
Hunt Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

fazzoletti bolognese. house made ricotta$29.00
gnocchi. gorgonzola dolce cream. cracked pepper. parmesan$29.00
cavatelli all'arrabbiata. house made sausage. sliced garlic. tomato. basil$28.00
spaghetti alle vongole. manila clams. wild gulf shrimp. spicy white wine broth$36.00
special pasta$29.00
Friday - May 2 - handmade fettuccine. sliced chicken breast. mushrooms. peas. wild ramps. parmesan cream

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$33.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00
risotto$48.00
Friday - May 2 - crescenza and herb risotto. sautéed wild hawaiian swordfish. bacon. red grape. sage browned butter. arugula

sandwiches

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

house ground burger. aged cheddar. sautéed onion. romaine. aioli. ciabatta. hand cut fries$22.00
avocado and red pepper panino. castelvetrano olive tapenade. ciabatta. greens$20.00
b.l.e. sandwich. bacon. farm egg. romaine. pesto aioli. ciabatta. hand-cut fries$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 chilies$32.00

sides

the daily vegetable$14.00
Friday - May 2 - sautéed asparagus. spigarello. spicy browned butter. lemon
bread and water. upon request. free! just ask

dessert

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

What 1,509 people are saying

Cook St. Helena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cook St. Helena is a "local gem" celebrated for its "fabulous" Italian cuisine, featuring standout homemade pasta and risotto. Guests appreciate the "excellent service," friendly staff, and "intimate atmosphere." With a well-curated wine list and seasonal specials, dining here is a "wonderful experience." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

1,509 Reviews

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Mike VIP
Orange County29 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
That’s Italian food I’ve ever had. While I have yet to go to Italy, we have been to our fair share of fantastic Italian restaurants. This place dethroned our favorite in Little Italy, New York. Can’t wait to go back. This place is amazing. Try the risotto.
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Mike
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone's dinner (party of four) was delicious. Our server, Michael, was wonderful! Fun, informed and efficient! Great Time!
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Ian
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ate here ~10 yrs ago and it was just as good today. Thank you for maintaining your excellent level of quality
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Deborah
San Francisco41 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the style of the restaurant, small but upscale. Michael was a fabulous server! We had so much fun talking to him about the area St. Helena, he made us feel very comfortable and welcome. The food was wonderful, 4 of us shared Calamari, and 2 each had Fazzoletti Bolognese and 2 had Risotto with Halibut and Clams, both were wonderful. I was surprised by the price of the Risotto, but we should have asked! I would highly recommend this local hidden gem.
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Johnny VIP
Minneapolis31 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent chicken dish and the halibut (special menu item) was terrific. Very fresh tasting and seasoning was perfect. Nice experience.
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Phil
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and server recommendations. Small restaurant but no waiting required despite being pretty full. Nice ambience.
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Marta VIP
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ALWAYS so delish, fresh and seasonal! Love how Jude embodies his lovely personality, amazing palate with his guests. But remember, friends, you need to book in advance and be mindful he is closed on the weekends to enjoy his family.🥰
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JENNIFER VIP
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always solid, great staff. Specials are great and wine list
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Stephen
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best spot in Napa!!!! Family owned and operated and it shows in every way!
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Carl VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ah mazing food and service experience. Great Italian food!
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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 1509 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 11 times today

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

Additional information

Cross street
Hunt Avenue
Neighborhood
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

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appetizers

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

fried calamari. calabrian chili aioli. grilled lemon$17.00

burrata. basil. pesto. cherry tomatoes. balsamic reduction. evoo. grey salt$18.00

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

salads & soup

baby mixed green salad. apple. ricotta salata. balsamic shallot vinaigrette$15.00

caesar salad. parmesan. crostini$15.00

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

the daily soup$14.00

housemade pastas

fazzoletti bolognese. house made ricotta$29.00

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

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

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

special pasta$29.00

all day entrées

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

eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00

risotto$48.00

sandwiches

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

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

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

dinner entrées

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

sides

the daily vegetable$14.00

bread and water. upon request. free! just ask

dessert

panna cotta. seasonal fruit. house made biscotti$14.00

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

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

gelato & sorbetto$9.00

affogato. house made biscotti$10.00

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