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The Plaza Bistro, Sonoma, CA
The Plaza Bistro, Sonoma, CA
The Plaza Bistro, Sonoma, CA
The Plaza Bistro, Sonoma, CA
The Plaza Bistro, Sonoma, CA

The Plaza Bistro

4.5
4.5
519 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
The Plaza Bistro an eatery in a historic building on the Square in downtown Sonoma. Open Everyday, Appetizers, Daily Chef Specials, Entrees, Full Bar, Salads, Select Boutique Wines.

We provide the perfect blend of service, food and Italian bistro atmosphere for a relaxed meal in the heart of California wine country.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 996-4466
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party contact
    Martin Chavez: (707) 996-4466
  • Neighborhood
    Sonoma
  • Cross street
    Spain Street
  • Parking details
    We are located at the heart of the city of Sonoma with plenty of parking.
  • Public transit
    There is public transportation within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Good for special occasions

519 Reviews
  1. MarianneG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service at this favorite local restaurant.

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  2. JulieM

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional! We had the NY Steak on recommendation from the host and it could not have been better! Was incredibly tender and lean and cooked absolutely perfect, with the most delicious light Demi-glace sauce. We also shared a beet salad which was prepared tastefully and balanced. The wines were also great and the host and service staff were very friendly and attentive to every need. Was really an exceptional experience and highly recommend.

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  3. Dusty2

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We had a wonderful time here. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was really really good. Enjoyed. The only negative is that is loud and makes conversationns hard.

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  4. PenniT

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place ..good service and good food as always

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  5. pumpkin

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful as always, food terrific Kitchen staff doing great

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  6. DaveA

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A wonderful, hidden gem in the town of Sonoma. My wife had the Calamari which was the best we have had all year. Very courteous staff who work hard to please you. Strongly recommend for all serious Foodies out there. You will be glad you ate there. Can't wait until we return.

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  7. mcinsr

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Timely seating with a reservation and selection of tables, though we were earlier than most for dinner. Service was impeccable and food was very tasty. The only drawback which resulted in a loss of one star for this restaurant is charging us for bread and butter. Most, if not all restaurants, in America at least, provide this free of charge. I understand the cost of doing business has gone up but since the dishes were expensive enough, as was the wine, I think they should rethink charging for what people have become accustomed to getting for free.

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  8. DanM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great dining experience on the square in Sonoma. Excellent Italian cuisine, accommodating personal tastes and restrictions. Very friendly staff. Not as pricey as some other restaurants in town.

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  9. ChristineT

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    One of our entrees was not really edible. It seems as if we need to stick to chicken piccata and Cesar salad. We like the restaurant but this was a disappointing visit.

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  10. TeresaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great little restaurant! Tight quarters but great service! Our food was very hot when we got it which is rare these days!

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  11. Pastalover

    San Francisco

    205 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    205 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We dined on a Monday evening, with the restaurant about half-filled. The table next to us included a young child who was pretty well-behaved but very talkative, which affected the ambience slightly. The chicken picatta and the rigatoni were both excellent. The big winner was the flourless chocolate torte dessert: one of the best we've had. Anywhere.

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  12. ellenc

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the food at this restaurant especially the ability to order small plates.

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  13. Deanna

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great but the highlight was our server, Hector.

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  14. michelleo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed The Plaza Bistro before a show and had a lovely meal. The wait staff was very attentive, the food was tasty and well priced. We will be back again!

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  15. glennr

    Atlantic City

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Only had an hour and a half to check out the square but the lunch took up an hour and 10 minutes super disappointed with the service

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  16. StacyW

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always great food and service. One of my go to places in Sonoma.

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  17. Rosalie

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service, great ambiance, good food. An all around great experience

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  18. Pinacolada

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The calamari was devine. I've never had it cooked so perfectly. When in Sonoma you have to try this restaurant.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Service is as good, but ambiance and food was just ok. Caesar salad was embarrassing. The sweetbreads had nice flavor and sauce, but were mostly mushrooms. The carpaccio did not have much flavor. Pasta was good. Great location. But too many other better options.

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  20. Dave

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took the family, including one very picky eater. They had something for everyone, and we all enjoyed the food very much. I had the steak, which was perfectly prepared and was the best piece of meat I'd had in many months. Friendly service. Recommended!

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  21. Hadrian

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    SAT OUTSIDE; VERY PLEASANT AND QUIET. SERVICE CHEERFUL AND STEADY. FOOD -PLEASANT BUT NOT REALLY THAT EXCITING.

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  22. Tammy

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyable experience and good food portions. The chicken piccata was good, not great. Needed a little more flavor but I would order it again. The rigatoni was well balanced in flavor. Setting was a little tight. Convenient location and plenty of parking on the square. I would go back again.

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  23. ValerieP

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great location and friendly staff. Food was good but not o er the top!

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  24. MarianneS

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    We sat outside on the sidewalk and enjoyed the mild weather. Ambiance was great. Server was amazing and very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the chicken piccata was barely edible. Super chewy and full of gristle. My husband had the rib special which was good, super tender. The bbq sauce was a little off but overall enjoyable.

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  25. CarolynC

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The sauce for the seafood pasta was very runny. It tasted good. The Risotto was also runny.

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  26. Sonoman

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasant experience. As a local, I like it for guests or just an impromptu get together with friends. Dining on the sidewalk (outside) under a pergola, inside or in the rear. Lots of choices. Good for groups of all sizes. Good wine list. Full bar. Friendly staff, prompt service.

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  27. Yummy57

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a nice evening with very good food and service. Waiter was delightful. A bit noisy, but mostly due to one very loud table.

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  28. AntoinetteG

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The service was excellent and our favorite meal was the steak. Calamari was delicious and the wedge salad fresh and crisp. The chicken piccata had a nice sauce, but was a little over cooked and the prawns and salmon were good. I was a disappointed with my sangria. It was served in a regular wine glass and only filled up half way as if it was a glass of wine. Great cappuccinos and biscotti, but our crème brûlée sugar was a little burnt so we just enjoyed the creamy custard filling.

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  29. William

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We have dined here several times and are rarely disappointed. Great service, lots of good choices.

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  30. DaveA

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A pleasant surprise, good food and service, accommodated a late reservation modification to add another couple, great night out!

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  31. AntMan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the pleasure of dining at The Plaza Bistro with a party of four and it was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish. The restaurant has a welcoming and relaxed ambiance with warm lighting and comfortable seating. The attentive staff made us feel right at home and we were quickly seated and handed menus. To start, we ordered the crab cakes and the fried artichoke hearts. Both dishes were cooked to perfection with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. For the main course, we each ordered something different and were equally impressed. The Grilled New York steak was cooked to perfection and was incredibly juicy and tender. The seafood linguini pasta was packed with flavor and the grilled chicken was seasoned perfectly. Our friends were more than happy with their choices the Prawns Provencal which was sautéed prawns with lemon and the Grilled Salmon which was served over capellini pasta with garlic and olive oil. WONDERFUL! The side dishes were also noteworthy, with the roasted Brussels sprouts and truffle fries being particularly exceptional. To top off the meal, we indulged in the dessert menu and were not disappointed. The crème brulee was the perfect ending to the meal and the apple tart was a delicious surprise. Oh! ... and their cocktails were a delight and POTENT :) Throughout the evening, we enjoyed a very good bottle of wine recommended by our knowledgeable server who was attentive to all of our needs. Overall, I highly recommend The Plaza Bistro for a memorable dining experience with great food, attentive staff, and a relaxed ambiance.

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  32. AlisonM

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We had a confirmed reservation for 8:45 and arrived on time. Went to the host station told them and the guy said we didn't have a reservation and that the kitchen was closing. I said we did and that I would show him my open table confirmation, As soon as I did he said he did show it but that it must be a glitch with Open Table because the last reservation they take is 8:30. Offered to make us food to go. So rude. We have a 2nd home in Sonoma, have always enjoyed this place. Will never go again., Embarrassing too as we had guests in town with us.

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  33. KimberlyB

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delightful and the service excellent!!

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  34. DavidE

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The polenta cakes with mushrooms are great. The salmon was cooked to perfection. So many other restaurants overcook their salmon.

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  35. FrankL

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A very. nice restaurant on the Sonoma town Plaza. Good food and friendly service. A must try!

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  36. BruceM

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service for lunch. Had the salmon sandwich.

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  37. Tigerlily

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a great experience! One of the best we’ve had in awhile. Great service, great food! Sure wish this restaurant was in our neighborhood!!

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  38. PattyC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and great service right in Sonoma square.

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  39. Rowdy

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good experience.

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  40. GigiP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old world charm great service! Cheese board pared with wine- perfect for lunch!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Plaza Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 996-4466.

The Plaza Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 519 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Plaza Bistro

420 First Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Spain Street
  • Neighborhood
    Sonoma
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located at the heart of the city of Sonoma with plenty of parking.
  • Public transit
    There is public transportation within walking distance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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