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 (1530)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 26 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

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
Wednesday - July 2 - handmade fettuccine. housemade sausage. fingerling potatoes. yellow berans. mushrooms. tomato and parmesan brodo

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$34.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00
risotto$49.00
Wednesday - July 2 - crescenza and herb risotto. sautéed wild petrale sole. wild gulf shrimp. spicy basil pesto cream. 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
Wednesday - July 2 - sautéed yellow beans and zucchini. browned butter. parmesan. gremolata
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 1,530 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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 Overall
Wine Country
Best Food
Wine Country
Best Value
Wine Country
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cook St. Helena is a "hidden gem" offering exceptional homemade Italian cuisine in an intimate setting. Guests rave about the "fantastic service," "delicious food," and "wonderful atmosphere." Favorites include the "best risotto," mussels with homemade sausage, and eggplant parmesan. Despite its small size, it is a "local favorite" for its consistently outstanding dining experience.

1,530 Reviews

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Leena
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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 6 days ago
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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! So delicious!! Three of us, we had the Calamari (lightly breaded & crispy, meaty), Ceasar salad (well dressed, not over, flavorful), Fazzoletti bolognese (best ever had, simply magical) and Cavatelli all'arrabbiata (perfect amount of heat, not too much, delicious sausage). The service was fantastic; our waitress was so friendly. Reasonable prices, especially for the Napa Valley. Everyone there thanked us as we walked out afterwards. We were there between lunch and dinner time. It is a small space, so if you're wanting to go during peak times and days, might be a challange. Absolutely recommended and we'll definitely be back!
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Maxine VIP
San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great locals hangout , food is delicious and Jude and staff are awesome !
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Dotty
Tampa / Central Florida West16 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fabulous. Best risotto ever! Service was great. Music was way too loud. But we loved our experience overall!
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Michael
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Great food and staff!! Absolutely the best restaurant in St. Helena!!
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JoAnn
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, homemade, unpretentious food. Bolognese was sublime, as was the white nectarine and prosciutto salad. Would have been good to know the price of the risotto before we ordered it. The flavor and consistency didn’t match the price for us.
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Michael VIP
Hawaii155 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good northern Italian cuisine. Limited space and menu. Would go back.
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martin VIP
Tucson31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and attentive service. Loud, buzzy and fun.
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deborah VIP
San Francisco Bay Area28 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed a very good meal at Cooks, good service but pretty noisy. We had to ask the waiter twice to repeat the specials due to noise. My husband had the bolognese (delicious!) and I had the spaghetti with shrimp and clams - tails on shrimp and clams in shells. The broth it was in was delicious and overall a good dish. The burrata appetizer with pesto was a stand out - we asked for crostini to go with it which is definitely needed. We would definitely order that again if we're ever back to the area. My husband had a Manhattan that was very good, although a small serving and wines by the glass are small pours. All in all an enjoyable dining experience. The space is small, tables are tight, just fyi.
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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 1530 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 26 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

Make a reservation

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$49.00

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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