Art's Place

You could order a water off of this menu and it's going to be phenomenal. The food here is authentic and fresh. I had a Cesar salad, which is very simple. Some how it was elevated to be so delicious. I am not a fan of any seafood in general but their clamchowder is to die for. It is absolutely a must try. My goto is the chicken marsala. It's just chefs kiss. My man ordered the shrimp scampi for the first time. It was so good it may be my new regular order.

Exceptional service, delicious food, fabulous atmosphere,large menu with something for everyone! Fresh made sauces, pastas,dressing and way more ! Bar area , sport tvs, tasty drinks. Coco our waitress was one of the best waitresses we have ever had the pleasure to meet. Everything is family recipes ,they even grow and make there own wine! Ma and Pop shop. Huge portions no skimping. The owner also supports the community by feeding those in need etc. Eat here I promise you won't be disappointed!

I was pleasantly surprised at the experience we had tonight here. I needed a place that would work for my grandkids & me. The kids menu sold me (and them). Dishes were $8 and the portions quite substantial. I had the minestrone soup (quite good) with a great salad. The photo depicts their green salad but it had salami on it and I’m a vegetarian. I was able to switch it out to a Caesar Salad that was yummy. Just needed more garlic, but the lettuce was very fresh. I had a side of garlic bread that was decent. As it was happy hour, I was able to enjoy a draft Stella for $5! Very pleasant service.

Appetizers were great. Fried calamari done right. Large portions for Appetizers and dinner. Moderately priced. For 7 people, with apps, drinks, and dinners. Bill was under $300. We will go back

Absolutely the BEST wedge salad I've ever had in California. For $12, its a perfect portion. Usually get this and have a slice of pizza and its a perfect dinner.

Great family Italian restaurant. Love the ambiance, food was perfectly cooked, service excellent. Moderately priced. Something for everyone on menu. Location strange in the middle of a parking lot, but well worth the trip. Had my 66th birthday party with my family. Had a great time. We had reservations and the table and seating was great for our large party, spacious

One of our favorite places for a comfort food lunch or dinner. I enjoy starting with a bowl of minestrone soup and my favorite dish is the build your own pasta lunch special. I like the penne pasta and the meat sauce. The pizzas are a nice change of pace. They are cooked in a wood fired oven. It's my habit to order Spumoni for dessert. Highly recommended.

The reviews from this place did not disappoint. Everything was very satisfactory. The $6 Stella Atois tumbler was huge. The service was too notch. My shrimp scampi with add on chicken was so creamy and delicious. It was my first time there, definitely going back.

I just wanted to leave an updated review since my last review was from 3 years ago. We ordered takeout from Art's tonight because it's not always easy to take the whole family out for a sit down dinner. But today Art's was doing a "Dine & Donate" for my daughter's elementary school so we had to make it happen somehow! My wife went to pick up the food and said the people who worked there were great and they were happy to help our school! I had to order the spaghetti and meatballs as my last review reminded me how good it was. We also got the lasagna with pesto sauce. Truth be told, it was a lot of pesto, but it was damn good pesto. My daughter scarfed down their cheese pizza and our cousin had their California Chicken Sandwich which she loved. I can't say anything for the ambiance since we did takeout. I do really appreciate this local, Italian joint and I hope people come and support them!

Finally tried this place after so many years. I thought it was good! I didn't realize this was owned by the same family that had the pasta place at the Sonoma County Fair for decades. The best thing about my meal was the fries. Good and crispy, seasoned, really yummy and to-die-for with ranch dressing for dipping. I think it would have liked the sandwich better if it came with grilled bell pepper and was served on a softer bun. It was a little "bready" for my taste. But still very good. My friend had a side spinach salad that looked very good, very fresh. She really liked her minestrone soup. It was thick like stew and looked delicious. Is it the finest Italian food in town? No. But it also doesn't cost a fortune. The bill for the two of us was only $30. I would definitely go back and give the pizza or some of the other menu items a try.

I have eaten at this establishment several times since this last review and am.happy to say they have upgraded the "take out container" situation. The food here is consistently good, service is amazing and ambiance is cozy and feels friendly. This is my go to for birthdays, bad days and and other celebration days. The Cheese Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas is my FAV! Other favorites include the Ceasar Salad with Grilled Salmon added and the Chicken Marsala. Thank you for keeping good food alive in Wine Country!

We love Art's place. We were raised on Sonoma County Fairgrounds pasta King. We also love His brother Angelo's place by in Carneros in Sonoma. These are local Sonoma County historical figures and the food is so, so, so good. We go to Art's place in Rohnert Park whenever we have a chance and I take his Caesar salad dressing home with me and I have yummy salads for a week. This man Art & Angelo are Sonoma County LegendsI'm so happy they continued legacy at arts place

Ten out of ten! Best pesto, and so many other things wonderful service clean nice restaurant. I love the food here!

I was pleasantly surprised at the experience we had tonight here. I needed a place that would work for my grandkids & me. The kids menu sold me (and them). Dishes were $8 and the portions quite substantial. I had the minestrone soup (quite good) with a great salad. The photo depicts their green salad but it had salami on it and I'm a vegetarian. I was able to switch it out to a Caesar Salad that was yummy. Just needed more garlic, but the lettuce was very fresh. I had a side of garlic bread that was decent. As it was happy hour, I was able to enjoy a draft Stella for $5! Very pleasant service.

Came here for some comfort food after a long day of work. The atmosphere was friendly and casual so I didn't feel awkward wearing my scrubs. The Caesar salad was amazing and so was the pasta! Service was fast and attentive. This place is a hidden gem and I will definitely be returning in the near future.

What a treat... We were staying in Rohnert Park and I asked asked our front desk manager if he knew a place where I could get some wings and possibly a small (personal) pizza. Immediately, he told us to go to Art's Place just a two minute drive from the hotel. Easy in to the parking lot and there are plenty of spaces for the cars. We made our way into the restaurant and after a very cordial 'smile ands hello,' we were seated. It was a little later than we normally eat so we were not looking to go to large. Share a couple of wings and a small cheese pizza. They have quite the extensive menu here and I could see that everyone was enjoying many of their "signature" dishes. The menu also gives you a good history of Arts. I explained to our lovely waitress exactly how we like our wings and they came to the table as ordered. Extra crispy with extra sauce on the side. They were crisp, tasty and a good pick. Pizza was also delicious. Cheesy, saucy and not to much crust. Over all a good pick and and I know that we'll be back on future visits. I am still trying to figure out how anyone could rate this shop a one or two star. Do the foodie world a favor and do not write a review if you're not in a good mood or the world doesn't swing your way...all the time. KUDOs to the team at Art's Place.

Food was meh. Salmon undercooked and raw in parts, brownie for dessert was not good. But the service was awful. Wrong drinks, wrong soup, one meal brought way later than others, forgotten items. Won't be back. Do yourself a favor and pick up one of their lasagnas at the farm and leave this alone.

Back to celebrate Theodore's 6th birthday. Started with the Calamari which was deliciously lightly battered and perfectly crisped. Had to order the 12oz Prime Rib again which was equally as yummy. We also ordered the Chicken Marsala with veggies and subbed out mashed potatoes for Penne pasta. We dined outside and our server was super attentive. Everything was great again.

I love coming here, the food is always so good! I normally get their half & half pasta, they used to have it at the fair but I wanted to try the alfredo this time so I got the build your own pasta. My boyfriend loves the chicken parmesan. They both came with garlic bread as well. I highly recommend eating here!

First I thought it was a bar.My husband and I have been here several times. Even after Art passed. Haven't had a bad meal there. The service is great! There is a lot of T.V.'s with different sports on (which isn't my cup of tea ) but the guys like it. The booths are comfortable and they have a beer and wine area.

Great service,good quality for, and decent prices. I had forgot about this place but will definitely not make that mistake again

Had dinner here for the 1st time. I ordered the linguine with clams. I actually was not a fan of the dish. It was quite runny, but they were generous with the clams. My daughter ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, and I liked it a lot. The fried zucchini was okay. It was a tiny bit burnt, enough to taste the burnt flavor. The spinach salad was delicious. My boyfriend ordered it and he enjoyed it very much. Our server was hospitable and friendly. She forgot the glass of wine I ordered to go with dinner. I didn't bother to ask since the food already came. It's a very lively place. It was a full house and we only waited about 15 minutes to be seated without a reservation.

Fast and friendly service, we tried the bruschetta, pizza and Alfredo. So much flavor!

Good good good. Hearty dishes. Good service. Pasta and excellent starters. The buttermilk dipped onion rings the best!

BEST food ever! Very professional and friendly servers...they are truly "on it". The food is always the best...from meatball sandwich to pasta and the spumoni is wonderful! Their salads are so delicious and tasty as well. We return over and over when in the Santa Rosa area. Do not miss this place! oh, did I mention the pizza? Magnifico!!

Great spot for groups of people, the food is excellent especially the shrimp scampi in the fra diavolo sauce, the regular shrimp scampi is good as well. It gets busy at times so you may wait a little longer for assistance but it isn't a deal breaker whatsoever. I have never had a bad experience here.

Best in Sonoma County! Great specials and services. Lots of TV's for games. Nothing is too expensive.

Service was fabulous, appreciate that. Not much to say, the half and half with garlic bread is what the county was raised on. Warms your soul. If you feel me you probably grew up here. Really miss them at the fair, not the same without them. Glad we can still taste the magic, thanks

Amazing food packed full of flavor. Personally LOVE the nachos omg. The store bought ranch is depressing though so I bring my own.

Wonderful service...kid pizza looked great my calzone not so great ! Loved the wedge salad and onion rings

Best restaurant in Rohnert Park. Buffalo wings are amazing and the chipotle lobster ravioli is also great. Always been taken care of here.

The food for one thing, the fact that there a full bar is amazing? Friendly and outgoing staff, funny to say the least. Portions and timing are an Intercal part of the dining experience. Always save room for desserts here. Worth the money.

Came in for lunch and had the best service and meal. We ordered a small pizza on the lunch special and a Tri Tip Dip. The pizza was delicious. We love a crispy well-baked crust. The Tri Tip Dip had so much beautifully roasted meat that it was falling out of the sourdough roll it came on! The au jus that accompanied the sandwich was rich and tasty, not at all salty and watery that is served in other restaurants. Our server, Yoselin, was friendly and efficient. Great experience overall and we won't wait so long to come back!

I love this place always have. Everyone I bring here also loves it. I must say I'm confused by the bad reviews. I always get great service and delicious food. I don't eat meat but I love all their veggie options. There's not a full bar but there is a great beer, wine and cider list. They are always very careful about food allergies- my husband is allergic to dairy and we have never had an issue here with them accidentally putting dairy on or in his food. The ambience is very casual. They have a small bar some tables and a few large booths that I really like for family dinners or date nights bc they are very tall and private. I am someone who is very comfortable eating out alone and doing things on my own however there are certain places I really feel comfy, safe and at home alone and Art's Place is one of them. I enjoy coming here and having a drink at the bar while I wait for a Togo order as much as I enjoy family dinners here. I obviously highly recommend Arts especially if your a pasta fan like me.

A Friday afternoon at noon, the restaurant was busy but not crowded. When we left at 1:30 pm, the restaurant was filled. I usually have the lasagna, which is always good. This time I had the Shrimp Scampi. For my taste, the sauce was too thin. The sauce didn't coat the spaghetti. Served with a lot of capers and shrimp. I read in another review that someone said that canola oil was substituted for olive oil in salad dressing. I wonder if canola oil was used in this sauce. I took the leftovers home, and the next day, spaghetti tasted better as the sauce had coated the spaghetti. The garlic bread was delicious. My friend had Chicken Marsala. The sauce was delicious. The servings were ample. She enjoyed her meal. Service was great. The waitress was attentive. Next time, I might try something else off the menu, but it's hard to beat the lasagna, which is my favorite.

Everything has to be over the top for a 5 star but this place is a must. If you like a split bar/restaurant this would be a 5 star for you. Seating is pretty tight. But that's it. Everything else from the service, the food, the cleanliness, the choices... all 5 star. Art, RIP, apparently knew what he was doing when he opened this place and started serving up his variety of dishes. I'm writing this a bit late and after my second visit there. Sadly I did not take pictures the second time there and I can't recall many of the details from the first visit when it comes to who had what but these are the sandwiches, fries, soup and salad from that trip. Totally fresh, delicious and knew we had to return as we are not from the area. Second trip, I know one dinner mate had a sausage burger... sounds crazy but amazing, another had a panini and couldn't stop bragging on it. 3rd dinner mate... no idea. Me, I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, with minestrone soup. The soup was delicious and full of veggies, potatoes and meat. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce... well, I about licked the bowl. Art's Place is a go to place when the area! Everything a

Food was really good and big portions on the pasta too. I had the prim rib dip sandwich which was really really good and flavorful, but I felt like it was only three bits big. Service was slow and just okay, a bit dim and dated inside, but it's some good food. Not something I would end up craving later on but definitely enjoy it when I return.

Ambiance is fine and the server was super nice. All I could eat was iceberg lettuce, a few shredded carrots, 2 cherry tomatoes and a slice of lemon- because they use canola in absolutely everything else (I'm also vegan). They still charged full price for the salad even though there was nearly nothing on it. Why would an Italian restaurant use canola and not olive oil? Because it's cheaper. Quality isn't the concern.

The worst food I have ever had!! This place needs a new chef!! I got food posing and threw up for days!

First of all I want to thank the service it was impressive. You can just put your finished drink to the side of the table and they will grab it and refill it. The food was amazing the pasta was creamy and it was very good. The place felt really modern and very cultured a lot of Italian employees which made the Italian food even better. I felt really comfortable there I loved the vibe and everything from there.

Leaving this review will be painful. I used to love going here...it's been a staple for us since we moved here 9 years ago. But today will be the last time. Called in an order, as I have done so many times before. I was ordering the meatball sandwich with a house salad, spaghetti with meatballs - 1/2 meat sauce and 1/2 Alfredo sauce, and the rosemary salmon subbing the mashed potatoes and veggies with double fries. I was told they no longer do substitutions so I couldn't get fries instead of the other sides. Ok...I'll have to cancel that order even though I felt that was super petty of the restaurant...I was more than willing to pay an up charge...but that wasn't an option. For the food we did get...the bread for my sandwich was super thick...so thick I could barely taste the meatballs that had been cut in half...I can't say anything about the salad cuz they didn't include it in the bag. $16 for a sandwich that I ate only one side of the bread and then couldn't even finish that as the frozen Costco meatballs taste far superior to the ones in my sandwich. Husband barely ate his and repeatedly said how the meatballs sucked. Regrettably the worst $40 lunch we've ever had. I should've went with my instincts to cancel the order when they weren't willing to accommodate my fries substitution...expensive lesson...and still hungry.

Amazing, I tried something different from my usual pasta and was pleasantly surprised. The food here is always fresh and tasty and made with love. Arts is definitely one of my go to spots locally. Service has always been great, the servers are always attentive and willing to help.

The food is always good here. The staff are very friendly. It never seams like the ventilation is on When I go there. Very stuffy. I will be returning.

Great food at affordable prices. We are Italian food lovers, and have been fans of Art's recipes since we started enjoying his spaghetti at the Sonoma County Fair, way back. We really like the Make Your Own Pasta where you can pick the type of pasta you prefer and the sauce, meat, veggies, etc. Their house salad is amazing, it's like an antipasto in a bowl with lettuce. Their potions are very generous, we always have leftovers for lunch the next day. They offer a full bar as well as tvs if you want to watch a sports event while eating. The Staff is always friendly, the service is great, and the food is very good. One of our favorite go to restaurants.

Nice servers but horrific pizza. Unevenly cooked crust, bland tasting sauce. Crust tasted worse than a middle school cafeteria's pizza. Dry, tasteless. I'd ask to speak to the chef but I think the pizza came from a freezer box at Walmart.

Best pasta in Sonoma and love all the pizza they make . I've been here probably a half dozen times and was never disappointed.

I loved it. The place smelled like an Italian kitchen. Yummy smokey Italian sausage. The food was great. The lunch special gives you choice of pasta and sauce. We had the penne pasta with pesto sauce, spaghetti with meat sauce and meat balls and lasagna. The special comes with garlic bread and salad or soup. The lasagna was the bomb. The service was friendly and professional. They were there for you but not bugging. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Not going to lie, I was really excited to try Art's Place signature dishes (Ravs and Spaghetti) that they serve at many local festivals or events. Fast forward to a to-go meal months back. Presentation looked great and the price point was on point, but then it fell apart after that. I understand to go can be a hit or miss depending on how longs it's been sitting around and or the to go preparation goes vs being fresh in person. I will be brutally honest that the spaghetti was not good in the least...even after all the hype. It was quite bland and just drenched in parmesan cheese. The raviolis were not much better to be honest. I felt terrible, as I've heard how delectable they were from so many, so maybe I just got a bad batch, but I was not sold in the least. I am hoping that maybe some of their menu will draw me back, but as for now I just have no desire to revisit based on my first impressions sadly. I am hoping that changes in the future.

The food is great. My niece loves the kids pizza. That's the only pizza she will actually eat. The staff are always so welcoming.

Unfortunately what used to be one of my favorite local restaurants is no longer a place I can suggest. Since the change in ownership not only have the prices continued to go up but the quality has gone down. Servings are smaller, often food has now has something wrong with it and my last two times here have been terrible. My second to last time I found a short black hair in my to go pasta, my last time eating there I got one of the worst food poisonings of my life. My partner additionally ordered pasta and his plate was swimming in oil it looked more like soup.

I ordered the build your own pasta with meat sauce. It was good but I got tired of the taste. I'm not sure what it was but it wasn't quite what I wanted. I am picky about my pasta sauce. The small green salad was huge and really good. My friend ordered the meatball sandwich she liked it but felt it had too much cheese and was to salty. The staff were pleasant the restaurant was fine and booths comfortable

Good little spot! All kinds of options but I always get the tortellini with alfredo sauce and I love that you can add a house salad for like $5. Foods good and prices are not bad price either. Last time we tried the fried zucchini app which was yummy too. Will be back again!

BEWARE!!!!!! We went on vacation and our hotel staff told us about this place so we decided to try it out....wish we didn't. I only ate THREE mozzarella sticks and it jacked my stomach up for the rest of the night! My stomach hurts and is cramping. I have never had this reaction before to other places with dairy so, no, it is not a dairy issue. It is some kind of ingredient they put in their food. My travel partner had the same reaction and she ordered a completely different meal than I did. We threw the food away! DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE unless you want your day ruined with stomach pain and trips to the restroom.

Great Italian food-the real deal-be sure to try Arts half and half plate, chicken piccata and wood fired pizza!

So as I hate giving negative reviews, this was my fourth and final time residing at arts place, first 3 trips were all 4 plus star ratings until tonite... service was good as allways but however the fly situation is out of control on my last visit , one even landed in my side of tanch dressing !!!!! My wife and I had the prime rib sandwich special , as a butcher for the last 36 years if your going to serve a prime rib slice, for gods sake trim the eye of fat off!!!!!!!! It is inedable unless you preferred a solid mass of fat in a portion of your sandwich , on the bright side my son loved his chicken tenders and crispy fries and calamari !!!! But the dive bombing flies are to much to deal with!!!!! And it was a problem for other guests this nite as well!!!!!!!!!very disappointing after my earlier encounters at arts place!!!!

The food was absolutely delicious, everything came out hot and fresh! The first thing I ordered was the fried zucchini, it had a beautiful presentation, it was fried evenly, the breading was flavorful and crisp. It came with a ranch sauce. The second thing I ordered was a pesto chicken pizza, it was layered with lots of cheese, a very cheesy pizza. The pesto sauce wasn't overpowering and blended well with the cheese. The chicken was seasoned quite well. On the side I ordered an Italian soda, it was a little pricey but well worth it as it did come with free refills. On top of it all the service was amazing, our server was very kind and attentive.

Oh my gosh. I can't even describe how AMAZING. Everything was. Visiting for vacation but definitely stopping in again before we leave. 10/10