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Cook St. Helena, St. Helena, CA

Cook St. Helena

4.8 (1530)
$30 and under
Italian
1310 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574-1905

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 35 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
  • 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
  • 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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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

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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
  1. Leena

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  2. Darryl

    Coastal North Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  4. Maxine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  5. Dotty

    Tampa / Central Florida West16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  6. Michael

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
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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
  • Phone number
  • 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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