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Lovina

4.8 (2185)
$31 to $50
American
1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
A locals favorite in historic craftsman home, with lovely heated/ shaded patios. Lovina is uniquely tip-free; our pricing includes a living wage, 401k with employer match, two weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and health/ dental insurance benefits for all our hard-working employees! Recognized as "Best of the Best" on Trip Adviser for Vegan/ Gluten-Free options, Lovina also satisfies omnivores with locally famous Bolognese and wild Halibut. Our menu is seasonal and locally sourced. Woman-owned by Calistoga local Jennifer Bennett (previous owner of Zazie restaurant in SF), Lovina is unique & welcoming. We feature Jen's handmade pottery, thrown, glazed, and at her home studio here in Calistoga.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 942-6500
  • Website
    https://www.lovinacalistoga.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our heated, covered East Patio is perfect for up to 30 guests, and the newly remodeled West patio seats up to 40, with room for a bar and cocktail hour. We also have two private rooms inside for smaller groups of 6-8.
  • Location
    1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515
  • Neighborhood
    Calistoga
  • Cross street
    Lincoln Ave
  • Parking details
    There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.
  • Public transit
    The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Lovina's menu was last updated on 7/5/2025.

For The Table

All of Lovina's prices include service- 30% off all sales go directly to staff, providing a living wage and full benefits! No Tips Expected.

  • Model Bakery Bread$8.00

    whipped kale & pistachio pesto butter, black sea salt *vegan- no butter, sub EVOO

    • Fried Mushroom Polenta Bites$16.00

      umami aioli *GF/ nut free

      • Vegan Endive Cups$15.00

        housemade hummus, whipped avocado, toasted seeds *GF/ vegan

        • Vadouvan Pickled Cauliflower$9.00

          garlic, ginger, vadouvan curry *GF/ vegan/ nut free

          • Spring Wine Country Bruschetta$24.00

            grilled sourdough, house-made whipped ricotta, sautéed Shimeji mushrooms, fava beans, english peas, thyme, local honey, lemon zest

            • Pacific Halibut Croquettes (3 pieces)$18.00

              jalapeño, cilantro, and lime aioli, microgreens

              • Summer Seafood Aguachile$28.00

                grilled octopus, prawns, scallop crudo, english cucumbers, avocado, rocoto leche de tigre *GF

                • Nova Terra Cheeses$3.00

                  Available individually ($10 each) or all three ($26). Nut-based local cheeses (balsamic fig, herbs de provence, and lemon ricotta) with fig preserves, honeycomb, kalamata olives, crostini.

                  Starters

                  All of Lovina's prices include service- 30% off all sales go directly to staff, providing a living wage and full benefits! No Tips Expected.

                  • Soup du Jour$5.00

                    Chef Raul's soup of the day; call for details

                    • Stracciatella & Beets$24.00

                      citrus segments, caramelized walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, 25-year balsamic

                      • Sonoma Apple Salad$23.00

                        super baby mixed greens, radicchio, endive, Pink Lady apples, pickled cranberries, Point Reyes bleu cheese, caramelized hazelnuts, red wine vinaigrette *GF

                        • Locally Famous Little Gems Salad$23.00

                          watermelon radish, avocados, lime pickled onion, rye bread crumbs, zesty green goddess (dressing on the side) *nut free *gluten free- no breadcrumbs *dairy free- sub vegan dressing

                          • Summer Seafood Aguachile$28.00

                            grilled octopus, prawns, scallop crudo, english cucumbers, avocado, rocoto leche de tigre *GF

                            • Vadouvan Pickled Cauliflower$9.00

                              garlic, ginger, vadouvan curry *GF/ vegan/ nut free

                              Mains

                              All of Lovina's prices include service- 30% off all sales go directly to staff, providing a living wage and full benefits! No Tips Expected.

                              • Impossible Sausage Lasagna$42.00

                                gluten free noodles, chickpea "mozzarella," bloomsdale spinach, wild mushrooms, charred tomato sauce *GF/ vegan/ nut free

                                • Almost Bolognese$39.00

                                  fresh fettuccine, impossible meat, mirepoix, calabrian chili, chickpea "parmesan" *Vegan/ nut free *gluten free- sub GF spaghetti

                                  • Eggplant Athena$42.00

                                    Gluten free panko, "egg" wash, forbidden rice, roasted turnips & radishes, wild herb salad, harissa umami, charred lemon *Vegan & Gluten Free

                                    • Wine Forest Risotto$54.00

                                      wild mushrooms, mushroom stock, pea shoots, fontina, parmesan, black truffle butter *GF

                                      • Heritage Pork & Beef Bolognese$45.00

                                        fresh fettuccine, parsley, parmesan, calabrian chili, breadcrumbs *gluten free- sub GF spaghetti

                                        • Seared Pacific Halibut$59.00

                                          housemade potato gnocchi, roasted maitake mushrooms, carrot purée, salmon roe beurre blanc, chives *nut free *gluten free- no gnocchi

                                          • Mary's Organic Chicken$54.00

                                            artichoke hearts, salsify, white mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, shallots, thyme, cream, sunchoke chips, poultry demi-glace, herb oil *GF *GF

                                            • Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib$65.00

                                              fresh morels stuffed with short rib mousseline, short rib stuffed croquette, charred asparagus, pommes purée, overnight veal demi-glace, chive oil *GF *GF

                                              Desserts

                                              All of Lovina's prices include service- 30% off all sales go directly to staff, providing a living wage and full benefits! No Tips Expected.

                                              • Model Bakery Walnut Bread Pudding$19.00

                                                walnut bread, white chocolate creme anglaise

                                                • Hot Mess$21.00

                                                  flourless chocolate brownie, salted caramel, toasted house made marshmallow cream, brandied cherries, pistachio gelato *gluten free *nut free- no pistachio gelato, sub vanilla

                                                  • Sundae Funday$19.00

                                                    vanilla & pistachio gelato, salted caramel, hot fudge, mini malted milk balls, caramelized pecans *gluten free- no malted milk balls *nut free- no nuts, no pistachio gelato

                                                    • "Snickers" bar$19.00

                                                      housemade peanut butter, medjool date cream, coconut & cashew "nougat," dipped in dark chocolate *vegan/ GF

                                                      • Chef's Dessert Sampler$21.00

                                                        bite sized tastes of our Hot Mess, Bread Pudding, "Snickers" bar, and Sundae Funday

                                                        Sides

                                                        • French Onion Potato Gratin$18.00

                                                          guanciale, fontina, brie, thyme *GF

                                                          • Side Broccolini$15.00

                                                            umami sauce, toasted almonds *GF/ vegan

                                                            • Chipotle Mac & Cheese$15.00

                                                              four cheese blend, breadcrumbs

                                                              Kid's Menu

                                                              • Kid's Pasta$16.00

                                                                fresh fettuccine with butter OR marinara

                                                                • Kids Grilled Cheese$16.00

                                                                  delicious grilled cheese sandwich, just like mom (might) have made

                                                                  Last updated: July 5, 2025

                                                                  What 2,185 people are saying

                                                                  Lovina 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
                                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                                  • 4.5Value

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  Loved For

                                                                  • San Francisco Bay Area

                                                                    American

                                                                  • Wine Country

                                                                    Healthy

                                                                  • Wine Country

                                                                    American

                                                                  Review summary

                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                  Lovina in Calistoga is a charming dining destination renowned for its "fantastic service" and "delicious, thoughtfully crafted food." The restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with both vegan and non-vegan options, ensuring "something for everyone." Guests praise the unique no-tip policy, which highlights Lovina's commitment to staff well-being.
                                                                  2,388 Reviews

                                                                  1. veronica

                                                                    Utah2 reviews

                                                                    2.0

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                    Outdoor patio was very noisy from local traffic. Seating was uncomfortable and lacked any privacy to visit with your dining partner. Food was marginal. This establishment is definately not worthy of the good reviews. Makes me think they are not true reviews. NOT a Destination while visiting wine country.

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                                                                  2. lisa VIP

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area59 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Wonderful dinner, everything was delicious. Always terrific service in a beautiful atmosphere. We dined on the patio - so lovely!

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                                                                  3. Ian

                                                                    Munich1 review

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    The food was incredible but the service was terrible. We were there for an engagement celebration and the host was very sweet. We were sat and we didn’t see our server for 5 minutes and she didn’t not acknowledge and ask about the occasion. There was no personal connection or interest or attentiveness from our server. We brought wine to open and we were through our apps and salads before she even brought out the glasses. The runners were great, but our server was terrible. We would wait long stretches before she came by to check in. The food was incredible though. A zesty aguachile that I would come back for, the savory and addictive polenta bites, the sweet and fresh beet salad with lovely goat cheese. The mains, the bolognese, mushroom risotto and fried eggplant were all executed exceptionally. The chefs are doing fabulous things back there. I’m just sad about the front of house which almost ruined the experience. I asked about dessert and our waiter gave us the menu and disappeared for 10 minutes. We decided to just walk down the street to great ice cream instead. I live close by but would think twice about coming back after this experience. Worth it for the food but service was bad this time.

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                                                                  4. Robert

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Excellent experience. Outside seating was very comfortable. A bit of street noise, but not bad. Food was terriffic.

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                                                                  5. Jack VIP

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on June 26, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Lovina is totally on point in their greeting, seating, order taking, food service and food. We get in here a couple of times per year. They’re friendly, helpful with suggestion, make great food and move it out of their small kitchen in an efficient manner. Inside is cozy and outside is cute. We’ll keep coming back.

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                                                                  6. Kathleen

                                                                    Peru1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on June 23, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    This was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday. I was greeted with a birthday card signed by staff and a ceramic cork made by the owner. Everyone who worked there was welcoming, friendly and helpful. I appreciated the vegan, vegetarian as well as meat and fish options: something for everyone. The halibut was sublime. Highly recommend.

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                                                                  7. Howard

                                                                    Columbus13 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on June 23, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The menu has many unique offerings. Everything was delicious. Definitely a great place to dine when in Calistoga!

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                                                                  8. JoAnn

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    We appreciated that this was a tip free restaurant. 30% of the bill goes to employees and prices are reflected accordingly.

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                                                                  9. Erin VIP

                                                                    Alabama4 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    This place is 10/10! Highly recommended sitting outside for brunch. The bolognese is killer.

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                                                                  10. Debra VIP

                                                                    Las Vegas4 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Lovely atmosphere with delicious food and the price point is not break the bank!

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                                                                  FAQs

                                                                  Lovina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 942-6500.

                                                                  Lovina is rated 4.8 stars by 2185 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                  1. Home
                                                                  2. United States
                                                                  3. San Francisco Bay Area
                                                                  4. Wine Country
                                                                  5. Calistoga

                                                                  Make a reservation

                                                                  2 people
                                                                  7:00 PM
                                                                  Booked 31 times today
                                                                  Google Map for Lovina

                                                                  1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515

                                                                  Additional information

                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                    Lincoln Ave
                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                    Calistoga
                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
                                                                  • Price
                                                                    $31 to $50
                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                    American
                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                    Casual Dress
                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                    There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.
                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                    The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.
                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                  • Additional
                                                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                  • Website
                                                                    https://www.lovinacalistoga.com/
                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                    (707) 942-6500
                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                    Our heated, covered East Patio is perfect for up to 30 guests, and the newly remodeled West patio seats up to 40, with room for a bar and cocktail hour. We also have two private rooms inside for smaller groups of 6-8.

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