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 (1527)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 20 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
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$36.00
Friday - June 27 - handmade fettuccine. sautéed wild san francisco halibut. clams. mussels. wild gulf shrimp. tomato basil brodo. dungeness crab

all day entrées

roasted chicken chop. garden vegetables. lemon thyme jus$33.00
eggplant parmesan. marinara. béchamel$22.00
risotto$51.00
Friday - June 27 - crescenza, english peas, and herb risotto. sautéed veal sweetbreads. mushroom marsala. pea 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$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
Friday - June 27 - sautéed broccoli di ciccio and zucchini. spicy basil browned butter
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 1,527 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 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 beloved gem in Napa Valley, celebrated for its "amazing" food, "fantastic" service, and "vibrant" atmosphere. Known for its homemade pasta, inventive specials, and delightful desserts, it offers an "intimate" dining experience. Locals and visitors alike praise its "excellent" wine list and welcoming staff.

1,527 Reviews

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Maxine VIP
San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 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 2 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 4 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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JoAnn
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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Mark VIP
San Francisco Bay Area166 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tiny little place with exceptional home-made Italian food. We loved it and will definitely be back!
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Gretchen VIP
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The energy/vibe was excellent, as was our server. The food was amazing, super fresh, not over seasoned... We had the burrata, Caesar's salad, and two of the homemade pasta dishes. Highly highly recommended!
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Jerry
Dallas - Fort Worth12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter at the bar was great. The Owner/Chef brought out our entrees and we discussed the meal and ambiance. The specials were very good and inventive, the flourless chocolate cake with butter pecan and whipped cream was excellent. Overall an enjoyable experience with excellent food and wine at a good price
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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 1527 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 20 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$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 white peach. arugula. evoo$19.00

salads & soup

baby mixed green salad. 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$36.00

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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