Cook St. Helena

4.9 (1516)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

May 29, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Wednesday - May 28 - handmade fettuccine. sliced chicken breast. oven-dried tomatoes. castelvetrano olives. arugula. parmesan broth

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$33.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00
risotto$51.00
Wednesday - May 28 - crescenza and herb risotto. sautéed wild gulf shrimp. clams. mussels. tomato and basil brodo. dungeness crab meat

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
Wednesday - May 28 - sautéed broccolini. browned butter. gremolata. parmesan
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 1,516 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Italian
Wine Country
Best Overall
Wine Country
Best Food
Wine Country
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cook St. Helena is a beloved gem in Napa Valley, praised for its "wonderful food, fantastic service" and "intimate atmosphere." Known for "amazing Italian dishes," including the "best risotto" and homemade pastas, it's a "local favorite" with attentive staff. Reservations are recommended for this cozy, vibrant spot.

1,516 Reviews

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Tara VIP
California Central Coast4 reviews
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I would not recommend this restaurant. Our waiter was rude an non-attentive. He didn't offer any bread. The chardonnay was acidic and a jar of Ragu would have tasted better than the sauce I had on my pasta. It was far too spicy and the home-made sausage was dry. My husband's veal was tough. I've traveled over 40 years and I have never written a bad review but this place deserves it!
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Kimberly VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
outstanding as always ! can't wait to go back as soon as possible
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ian
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BEST!! I think the Napas most wonderful experience and such good food.
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Jennifer VIP
St. Louis11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem! We had the prosciutto appetizer, then shared the eggplant parm and risotto (halibut and crab!), then had the flour-less chocolate cake and panacotta. High-quality food, professional wait-staff, and an intimate experience. Loved everything about our dinner.
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Alan VIP
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant...come here every time I'm in town...
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Stephen VIP
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our true go to places, friendly, great food and service and energetic atmosphere.
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Jody
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A friend and I drove up to St. Helena for lunch at Cook. He had never been there and was looking forward to it based on my reviews. We ordered the following shared plates: the mussels with housemade sausage in a spicy tomato broth with grilled bread, fazzoletti bolognese with housemade ricotta, and eggplant parmesan. The mussels were large, plump, flavorful, and juicy. The sausage was delicious, and the spicy tomato broth had just the right amount of heat. Our only regret was not asking for more bread to sop it up! After taking his first bite, my friend mumbled, "Oh my God, this is wonderful!" The bolognese complemented the supple fazzoletti beautifully (fazzoletti translates to "handkerchief"). The sauce was flavorful and straightforward. Hearty and comforting in each bite. The eggplant parmesan was perfection. Light, flavorful, and delicious. We finished our meal with the apple and huckleberry crisp with vanilla ice cream. My friend said, "I'll have only one bite... yeah right...He ate half of it! I know there are some exceptional restaurants in Napa Valley, but I have to say, Cook St. Helena is right up there among the best of them! Keep up the good work!
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Mike VIP
Orange County32 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
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 on April 29, 2025
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 on April 28, 2025
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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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 1516 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 23 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$51.00

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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