Cook St. Helena

Name: Cook St. Helena
Address: 1310 Main St, St. Helena, CA, United States, 94574-1905
Telephone: (707) 963-7088
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1539)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
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

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fazzoletti bolognese. house made ricotta$29.00
spaghetti alle vongole. manila clams. wild gulf shrimp. spicy white wine broth$38.00
gnocchi. gorgonzola dolce cream. cracked pepper. parmesan$29.00
cavatelli all'arrabbiata. house made sausage. sliced garlic. tomato. basil$29.00
special pasta$29.00
Tuesday - July 15 - handmade fettuccine. housemade sausage. oven-dried tomatoes. sweet corn. cipollini onions. arugula. parmesan. evoo

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$34.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00
risotto$51.00
Tuesday - July 15 - crescenza and herb risotto. sautéed wild halibut. red grapes. toasted almonds. browned butter. baby sprouts

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$21.00
b.l.e. sandwich. bacon. farm egg. romaine. pesto aioli. ciabatta. hand-cut fries$22.00

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
Tuesday - July 15 - sautéed zucchini. browned butter. gremolata. parmesan. calabrian chilies. 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$10.00
affogato. house made biscotti$12.00

What 1,539 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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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

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Cook St. Helena offers exquisite Italian comfort food with "amazing" specials and an "exceptional" service experience. The intimate atmosphere and "outstanding" dishes like risotto and bolognese are a hit among locals and visitors. Known for its "excellent" wine list and welcoming vibe, it's a must-visit in Napa Valley.

1,539 Reviews

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Michele VIP
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot right on Main Street. Excellent service, with nice menu choices. Chopped salad and minestrone soup was very good.
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Emma
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jude and the team never disappoint. The specials of the day (pasta and risotto) were wonderful and the service was awesome! This is our favorite spot to celebrate special occasions.
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Buckey VIP
San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Daniel and Jorge at the bar were great. We had calamari as an appetizer, and risotto with sweetbreads and eggplant Parmesan, both were amazing. They also have a great by the glass offering. We had the ZD Sauvignon Blanc. Delicious!!
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James VIP
New York City47 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place turns out delicious comfort food with an Italian bent. A very local crowd is always in effect and the room has a boisterous din at peak dinner time. The heart of Saint Helena…
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Paulina
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food!!! service!!! ambiance!!! Noise level is high, other then that, outstanding!!!
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Stephanie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent. We visit every time we are in town. Service is also very good. Thanks for another great meal.
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Larry VIP
San Francisco Bay Area60 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best service, great food, lovely space in Saint Helena - if you’re visiting go..
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Kathy VIP
Chicago / Illinois18 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
When we lived in St Helena, Cook was our go-to for both lunch and dinner. Best local ingredients perfectly prepared and served by their friendly and professional staff. It’s been 8 years since we moved away, but on a recent visit, Cook is still a wonderful as we remembered.
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Leena
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent service. It’s a lovely little place! Definitely recommend.
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Darryl
Coastal North Carolina1 review
4.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Food was very good. The bolognese was tasty and the salad nicely done. We had a glass of the Cabernet which paired well with our lunch.
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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 4.8 stars by 1539 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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

Cook St. Helena

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About this restaurant

Additional information

appetizers

mussels. house made sausage. spicy tomato broth. grilled bread$22.00

fried calamari. calabrian chili aioli. grilled lemon$18.00

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

prosciutto and white peach. arugula. evoo$19.00

salads & soup

baby mixed green salad. ricotta salata. balsamic shallot vinaigrette$16.00

caesar salad. parmesan. crostini$16.00

chopped salad. ceci beans. pecorino. pancetta. calabrian chilies. lemon vinaigrette$16.00

the daily soup$14.00

housemade pastas

fazzoletti bolognese. house made ricotta$29.00

spaghetti alle vongole. manila clams. wild gulf shrimp. spicy white wine broth$38.00

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

cavatelli all'arrabbiata. house made sausage. sliced garlic. tomato. basil$29.00

special pasta$29.00

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$34.00

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$21.00

b.l.e. sandwich. bacon. farm egg. romaine. pesto aioli. ciabatta. hand-cut fries$22.00

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$10.00

affogato. house made biscotti$12.00

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