Cafe La Haye

My husband I were visiting Napa and Sonoma for our birthdays. Through a bit of research, I found Cafe La Haye. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to dine here. I had the risotto and added several shrimp. My husband had the bolognese. Both were outstanding. A Happy Birthday butterscotch pudding and a apple fruit crisp capped the evening. The service matched the food and the whole experience, really, it was great!

A small charming restaurant just off the Sonoma square, this lived up to the hype of being on the Michelin list. Upon entering, check out the chalkboard specials - we ended up ordering three dishes from it. Everything was amazing - fresh ingredients, bold flavors. Particular favorite was the scallop, salmon, and uni starter served with daikon radish and micro greens in a light ponzu sauce. The vegetarian risotto was one of the best I’ve tasted, and I almost always order risotto if it’s on the menu. It was the perfect texture, and I would describe it as fresh tasting. Our server recommended the yuzu cheesecake, and it did not disappoint. In hindsight, we should have ordered two.

One year later on our trip through Sonoma and we had to return to Cafe La Haye. Still as excellent as it was a year ago. Food, service, and wine were all top notch. We were lucky enough to have Ester as our server again. She has such enthusiasm about the menu. Her descriptions of the extensive specials were detailed and spot on. I have no idea how she remembers such fine details of an ever changing menu. A true professional! We started with the chop salad as a starter, which I could have every day and not get tired of. I returned to the pork chop for my main, which was a generous cut. My partner had the chicken special, which was beyond generous in size and very tasty. We cheated again this time and had dessert. That butterscotch pudding is utter perfection. We can’t wait to return next year during our annual trip through Sonoma.

This place is absolutely fantastic! I strongly recommend it, we happened to be in town for an occasion and decided to drop by after settling in. We had no reservation, and this seems like a place where they would be preferred, but they greeted us warmly and took us in immediately. I got some pasta and my girlfriend got spiced chicken, and both of our dishes were out of this world 😍 you can tell the cooks and servers and the chef really care about the taste of their food and the presentation of their food. The desert was exceptional as well. 10/10 would go again!

Another great evening at Cafe La Haye; this time for my daughter's birthday. It is so nice to see the familiar faces of the staff and folks that seem to be locals. All of the specials sounded tempting, as did the menu items. I had the ahi tuna tartare , youngsters (30+!) Had fried cauliflower, husband had chicory salad with persimmons, almond, feta; a good choice! We always try the risotto of the day, which was broccolini and lemon EVOO today. For a minute I thought we would ALL order that, but I went for the pork chops with gnocchi (again), son had spiced chicken and husband had petrale sole. Of course we had the warm almond cake with salted caramel ice cream. (Husband likes his on the side 🙄), but one of us had and enjoyed the cheesecake.

Delicious! Worth a visit. Wonderful service, food, environment. We’ve visited a few times and it’s a reliable choice.

Food is mediocre, don’t know where those reviews coming from! Specially if you are traveling to the area, I would recommend El Dorado with better food and ambience! We had a pork chop and a quail, they were both under expectations! Don’t go! As a foodie who already travels the world and tried so many restaurants!

Food was really good. The little gem sale was amazing. Pork chop was cooked to perfection. The restaurant is quaint but there was ample space for social distancing. Be sure to make reservations a few weeks in advance. Staff were friendly and well attentive.

Went there today. Saturday night around 6:35pm. I did not have reservation, hostess is super nice and try to find me a 2--persons table. The ambience is very nice and restaurant seem to be busy. 1) Decor is modern look 2) Clean 3) Bathroom has interesting wallpainting, I don't have photo 4) I have food photos. 5) order appertizer, burrata and tomatoes and pesto sauce, very good 6) husband ordered risotto with shrimp, good 7) I ordered italian sausage with pasta, red sauce is very good I am so full, I really want to try the dessert, maybe next time.

The intimate atmosphere, excellent service, and top-tier dishes are second to none. We had the pasta, risotto, and fish (the last one not pictured) and a bottle of wine. The food was perfectly balanced and so fresh! For dessert we had the yuzu cheesecake and one of the specials - a berry crumble. Both were stellar! The highlights include not only the spectacular food, but also the staff. We thought we lost an item at the restaurant and the staff diligently searched and communicated their updates to us. We are so grateful for the wonderful food and service, and we can't wait to come back!

We loved the menu and wine selection. Small restaurant but felt very warm and welcoming. Difficult to get a reservation as high demand but I was on a wait list and ended up getting a Friday night at 7pm reservation. Highly recommend and would return when in Sonoma again.

This place is outstanding. We loved everything we ordered. Started with their sourdough bread and butter salad. My wife got the Dover sole and I got the risotto and shrimp. The Dover sole might have been the best fish I've ever had. My only regret is we didn't try the short rib appetizer. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.

Cafe La Haye is located in the downtown Sonoma Square and is highly regarded for its delicious Californian cuisine. Their intimate atmosphere and dining experience is to die for! Their menu consists of seasonal delights , featuring locally sourced ingredients prepared with creativity and skill. The cozy ambiance and attentive service is an essential ingredient to a lovely night out. Overall, it's known as a charming spot for a memorable dining experience in Sonoma wine country! I will definitely be visiting again on my next trip

Cafe La Haye is a small, intimate restaurant with an open kitchen, a limited menu, and a focus on drink offerings. While the quality of the dishes was good, nothing truly stood out to me. I appreciated that the flavors weren't overly salty, most dishes, like the filet mignon, felt bland even when all the components were combined in one bite. The burrata, braised short ribs, and quail were decent but ultimately underwhelming, though the pork chop had good flavor. For dessert, the apple pie deep dish was well-executed but nothing against it since I don't usually gravitate towards desserts that are apple like, though my family enjoyed it. The almond cake was also underwhelming, and I didn't get to try the chocolate silk cake as my family opted otherwise. While the service was excellent and attentive, the smell of cooking oil lingered after leaving. The restaurant's small size also makes it challenging to secure reservations for larger parties.

One year later on our trip through Sonoma and we had to return to Cafe La Haye. Still as excellent as it was a year ago. Food, service, and wine were all top notch. We were lucky enough to have Ester as our server again. She has such enthusiasm about the menu. Her descriptions of the extensive specials were detailed and spot on. I have no idea how she remembers such fine details of an ever changing menu. A true professional! We started with the chop salad as a starter, which I could have every day and not get tired of. I returned to the pork chop for my main, which was a generous cut. My partner had the chicken special, which was beyond generous in size and very tasty. We cheated again this time and had dessert. That butterscotch pudding is utter perfection. We can't wait to return next year during our annual trip through Sonoma.

First time visit to Cafe La Haye and it was a great experience! Service was impeccable, friendly, prompt and great recommendations. Food was amazing and between 5 of us, we sampled many menu items, from the trout tartare, bibb lettuce salad, pork chops, fried chicken, pasta, and risotto with crispy calamari. Desserts were equally tasty, and overall it was a great evening

A must stop every time we come to Sonoma. The owner, Saul, treats you like family. Reservation's highly suggested!

Just off the square in downtown Sonoma, Café Le Haye has been a stalwart of the Wine Country dining scene since 1996. While small with only 34 seats, the dining room has large windows facing the street and mirrors on the walls that give the illusion of a larger space. Overlooking the kitchen, the small bar has four of the best seats in the house, allowing patrons to get a great view of the food preparation action. Topped with two delicious fried oysters, the beef carpaccio ($17) disappeared all too quickly. Juicy and moist, the pork loin chop ($34) was huge and grilled to perfection. There's generally a risotto dish that changes daily. Don't miss the decadent butterscotch pudding for desert. The wine list is small, but well curated with a good selection of by the glass offerings. Service is spot on: water glasses never go unfilled, used dishes are removed almost immediately and your selections appear exactly on time. Owner Saul Gropman is usually manning the front of the house. Café Le Haye is probably the finest non-prix fixe restaurant in Sonoma.

Great food, pleasant service and an artistic ambience . Service wasn't rushed. Good wine list

Cafe La Haye is a restaurant with good service and fresh food and very delicious wines.

TLDR: Excellent Salmon, Surprisingly good beets! Let's get started with the most surprising thing in our dinner, with a general statement, not too wacky or crazy, but here it is: I hate beets. I don't care for them, they taste awful, even if they are "sweet". There's just this strange after-taste that, if I can be a bit disgusting, makes me want to throw up. On the flip side, I LOVE risotto. If a risotto is cooked and done well, to me, that's the best thing on EARTH! So, what happens when a daring chef combines the one dish I LOVE with the one ingredient I HATE???? Keep readin' and find out! So this place is quite small. I counted maybe no more than 15 tables. Let's play an old Arsenio Hall segment (yes, I'm carbon-dating myself), called "Things that make you go hmmm..." Why is there a raised platform in the back half of the restaurant? That's where we were sat. Why is there a 2person table where one person sits FACING THE WALL? That happened to a couple next to us. And also, why did we get served ice water in half-sized water glasses? Did they run out of clean drinking glasses??? But people who came in after us got normal sized drinking glasses. Hmmmm.... Our server was quite friendly, but she rushed through all the specials of the day, as if she might forget one at ANY second. It was a bit hard to hear all the stuff, but my ears perked when she said "RISOTTO". Unfortunately, it was paired with beets... I ordered it anyway, hoping that it would be just a few beet chunks, that I could easily pick out. My wife ordered the other special of the day, King Salmon. I also ordered the soup of the day, which was creamofbroccoliwithgruyerecheesewithsomeoilthatIcouldn'tquitehearsinceshetalkedlikethisdrippedintoit, while my wife, the BIRTHDAY GIRL, also got a gem salad. My cream of broccoli soup was decent. Not sure what the oil was, as I mentioned earlier, the server spoke too fast for me to catch. I didn't like the oil though, so I just mixed it as best I could, hoping the soup would mask the taste better. I don't think I would order it again. My wife's gem salad on the other hand was super delish. I really really like butter lettuce. It's one of the few veggies (along with broccoli) that I earnestly like. The candied bacon on it was the accent that pushed the salad over the top. Truly excellent salad! My wife's king salmon was pretty tasty, and not dried out at all. And the sauce it was sitting atop of was pretty yummy as well. It came on a bed of couscous, and my wife loved it. She said it was light and fluffy. But that's not what you came to this review for... Can a risotto beat out beets??? The first hmmm thing was it was... pink. To my "dismay", there were chopped up bits of beets EVERYWHERE. There must have been a sale on beets, because at least 3 beets died making this risotto. But how does it TASTE??? Actually... not bad! It didn't make me want to throw up! I still don't like it that much, but at least I could eat it, which is a HUGE bonus. My wife actually liked the beets! Because normally, she can't stand beets either. The risotto itself was fantastic. It was creamy and smooth, and the rice was cooked al-dente, so it didn't taste like baby food. It had just a tiny bit of chew to it, which is what i really look for in a good risotto. I think if they had used any other ingredient, I would have given this a top 5 risotto award. We finished the evening with a silk cake, with a birthday candle on top. I was secretly hoping it would be on the house, like some other restaurants we went to for birthdays (see my Town San Carlos review). But no... nothing is given for birthdays here... ah well.. The silk cake... is not a cake. I'm not sure if a silk cake is ever supposed to be a cake. It was more like fudge. There wasn't the light and fluffy cake texture you'd expect but, it was saved by the quenelle of home-made cream on the side. The cream really cuts through the dense chocolate, adding a lightness to it. The service was decent. Several times my wife wanted more water, because to be honest, 2 sips was enough to drain the glass. The waitress eventually came around to top us off, 2x throughout the meal. The manager came to check on us as well to see how we were doing. That's nice. In the end, it was a good meal. Not perfect, but satisfying. And truly kudos to the one who made the beets palatable! That was a herculean task. If you like this review and would like to see more of our Sonoma trip, you can check out my other reviews! Lunch: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-girl-and-the-fig-sonoma?hrid=3fqPvMW_6wotKmv7ByL32Q Snack: https://www.yelp.com/biz/sweet-scoops-homemade-ice-cream-sonoma?hrid=2CPxzTt Dinner: https://www.yelp.com/biz/wit-and-wisdom-sonoma-sonoma-2?hrid=bH0BW-t9ubgEiUv1kU_i_w Coffee: https://www.yelp.com/biz/harveys-gourmet-donut-bar-sonoma?hrid=VrsF5P2VAbBkTAVAGOz65A Breakfast: https://www.yelp.com/biz/harveys-gourmet-donut-bar-sonoma?hrid=VrsF5P2VAbBkTAVAGOz65A

This place is what dining for Sonoma County locals is all about. Unpretentious. Expert hospitality. Small and well-executed menu. IYKYK.

After getting to Sonoma too late, we walked into this gem. They were able to give us seating at the bar last min. It was amazing to see the chef and cooks at work. The food was amazing and flavorful. The waitresses were super attentive and had great suggestions. They knew their food! It's a nice place for a date or to go with friends.

We had such a celebration! The celebrant got to order several new-to-her dishes which were excellent, and our server was very attentive.

A little late for our reservation, so they were expecting us and sat us quickly. We didn't go crazy with drinks this time since we came from a bar nearby, and we were famished. We ordered the Carpaccio, Duroc Pork Chop, Grilled Filet Mignon, and their specials... Buratta & Prosciutto appetizer and the Petrale Sole with calamari. What made me dance in my chair was their Filet Mignon. Marinated and grilled to perfection. They also pushed the boundaries with their Pork chop. Full of flavor, tender and juicy just like a bone-in rib steak. Service was superb. Their staff was so friendly throughout and patient as we were the last party to leave.

We celebrated my friend's birthday during our weekend getaway at Cafe La Haye. I walked in and the host asked right away "Sandee for 2?" Nice. Seated right then and there. Off to a great start! Full from a day of gluttony, we went straight to the entrees. I really wished we could have ordered the burrata special, but I would have had to tackle that on my own due to my friend's lactose intolerance. - Duroc heritage pork chop ($28): Yeeeeees! The pork chop was juicy and I loved the sliced apples and crunchy peanuts. I surprised myself and polished it off! 4/5 - Porcini crusted chicken ($27): Not sure what we expected, but we actually had to confirm with our server that my friend got the right dish. Turns out the chicken had a ground porcini rub on it (didn't taste like much). The chicken was nice and moist, but nothing out of the ordinary. My friend did say when she had a forkful of chicken, polenta and mushrooms all together, it was tasty. The birthday girl who has a huge sweet tooth had to pass on dessert for this meal too. Be sure to make rezzies on OpenTable in advance!

We had such a good dinner! First off, just have to say service was amazing. Esther was so delightful and checked in on us often. Love her! And she made sure my coffee cup was never empty. Which I needed after wine tasting. We started with the Beef Carpaccio which had fried oysters (my favorite part). I had one of the specials, the Tombo Tuna. The curry sauce was delicious! Tuna was seared on the outside and raw on the inside. I loved it! Hubs ordered the Pork Loin which wasn't as visually exciting but the flavors were definitely there. It had a sweeter sauce that went well and the gnocchi hidden beneath the chop was good. I can see how it's one of their popular dishes. And for desert my husband ordered the warm Almond cake with salted caramel ice cream, which satisfied his sweety tooth. Everything was delicious, service was great. The space is small and cozy. Definitely a great place to have dinner when you're in Sonoma.

We really wanted to like this restaurant as we have been looking forward to visiting for many years ( we live about 2 hours away). While many of the dishes were very good, the odors wafting from the fishy deep fryer in the kitchen was a total turn off. It was so noticeable that after our meal we left our clothes outside of our hotel room on the balcony to "air out". Perhaps, we are over sensitive to the deep fryer smell, but it was hard to enjoy our meal in that atmosphere. The service was fine. Considering there were many open tables, there didn't seem to be any reason to rush us as they knew we were celebrating a special occasion. The menu is rather small but there were almost as many specials as there were on the menu. The only waitress that evening spent almost 5 minutes sharing the specials. It was very difficult for us to remember what they were. She did really well describing them and she had to go to every table and do the same. Why not consider printing out a specials menu, one per table? Food 4 stars, Service 3 stars, Ambiance 0

I really cannot say enough nice things about, what is inarguably, my most favorite restaurant in Sonoma. It's sublime. Your step up is the French Laundry. Yes, it's that good! Service is superb, the menu 100% on point all the time, ingredients the best, and Saul, the owner, has such pride in his creation with his chef, it just shows. The classiest place on the plaza. Don't miss this experience, and be prepared to simply enjoy good food served well.

10/10 experience. Our waitress Christina was unbelievable. Her knowledge of the food and the area was super helpful. She was personable and made us so comfortable. Such a genuine human being. Food was filling and delicious. Compared to other local food i feel the portions were very generous and the flavors were bold and delicious. The wine was great as well. Would come back any time

Incredible dinner in downtown Sonoma. Great and friendly service, good vibe (elevated yet inviting - classy casual), and somewhat reasonable prices given the very high quality. Stellar wine menu with amazing wines by the glass. A wonderful experience coming from the overpriced and overly formal NYC. The Quail was honestly one of the most memorable dishes of my life so don't miss it if it's being offered as a special!

Cafe La Haye is quite special ! Extremely good food , excellent service and lovely atmosphere. It's a bit pricey so we go mostly for special occasions.. they are always so kind and accommodating !

Consistently delicious and impeccable service. We've been dining at Cafe La Haye for the past 2 or 3 years. We always look forward to our meals there and have always enjoyed the experience. The food is fresh, flavorful and always superb. We also enjoy bringing friends who haven't yet dined there. The service is always wonderful as well and if you're lucky enough to have Ester as your server it will be amazing!

Had a nice dinner, because of the sweet, and friendly service. The food was decent, nothing special, and hate to admit, my husband's pork chop was watery and not very flavorful, but the mushroom soup was excellent. My sole and crab dish, the special of the night, was ok, it sounded better. It's a small intimate dining space, nothing fancy, but the people are eager to please and provided good service.

Superb meal, one of the best I've had in awhile. Small menu but everything looked wonderful, and my wife's and my selections were astounding. Broccolini appetizer, mushroom Sherry purée, chicken, trout - everything was cooked and flavored perfectly. Capped off by two delicious desserts - almond cake and chocolate torte. If you're in Sonoma, go here. You will not be disappointed you did.

Last night, celebrating a birthday , we had dinner at Cafe La Haye. We were very impressed by the service, the friendliness of the wait-staff, and, of course the food. I had their specialty, the Pork Chop, which was probably the best I've ever had. It was superb, tender and cooked to perfection.

Such a treat to dine here! Delicious food and wonderful staff and ambience. Their specials are always thoughtful and seasonal. Do yourself a favor and make reservations here.

It's rare these days when the owner of a restaurant greets you at the door and comes by your table to ask if everything was ok and thanks you when you leave. That's what you get at Cafe La Haye! Great food (loved the carpaccio with oyster on top!), ambiance, and service in Sonoma. I can see why locals love Cafe La Haye! We'll be back!

Such a great place to come for dinner! The ambience is so quaint with such a small kitchen inside and a small patio outside. It's such a small home cooked meal vibe from a place with a Michelin star. We started with the French onion soup, the carpaccio, and the beet salad! All great. For entrees we got the quail, the filet, the pork chop, and the sole. Everything was so good in their own way. I would recommend each dish to anyone. For desert we got the chocolate cake and cheesecake which the cheesecake probably being my favorite. The staff was amazing especially the owner. He recommended a great Pinot that was probably the best Pinot I have ever had. We will definitely be back in the future. Thank you for a great experience.

Our dessert came out with a black hair on it...once we pointed it out and they took it away, their response was offering to bring us a new piece, which was pointless as we were grossed out and just wanted to leave the dining room. We refused any dessert and their response was they were sorry that happened and they were gracious to not make us pay for the cheesecake we never ate. I would expect more...my whole meal should have been comped or at least a discount from the meal. Human hair served on food delivered is not acceptable.

This restaurant is five star. Small restaurant so you are very near other diners. Recommend reservations . The food is great, the service impeccable.

Elegant. Intimate and the best pork chop of your life. A lovely owner. Great wine list and the best foodie place in Sonoma. MKe a reservation!!

We have been to Cafe La Haye about 100 times, starting in 1999. We have never had a bad meal or bad experience. The food is wonderful ( always looks and tastes great). It has a wonderful wine list. The staff are always helpful, polite, and friendly. It is decorated very nice and the ambiance is great. The other customers are always having a good time, usually celebrating something. I've never seen noisy or out of control customers. We go to Cafe La Haye when we want to celebrate an occasion or just want a wonderful night out. Cafe La Haye is the best restaurant in Sonoma ( we've been to them all) and among the best in the county. You can not go wrong at Cafe La Haye. Enjoy

Nice ambiance, pork chop was delicious, chicken was ok, ahi was good but I didn't like the sauce. Service was great, expensive though.

Amazing dinner, we were lucky to get reservations our first night in Sonoma. Small intimate restaurant with delicious food and friendly service.

Fantastic menu and service is always wonderful! A real gem in Sonoma! Great for a special dinner or event and when you want to treat yourself!

My husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. This was our first time dining at Cafe La Haye. We each had the filet mignon, cooked to perfection. From start to finish a great evening. Our server, Christina, was truly delightful and engaging. Superb food and excellent service, a true Sonoma gem. We will definitely return.

This has been our GO-To restaurant for over 20 years. While the popularity is well deserved we have had a small issue in getting a reservation. Fear not as they are adding outside tables and there May be an opportunity for walk-ins. In any event, this is a must do while in Sonoma. We had the trout, yep, when was the last time you had Mt. Lassen trout. Excellent with the truffle mashed potatoes and excellently prepared asparagus. The other dish was the mussel with pasta and sun-dried tomatoes. We topped the meal off with the superb almond cake. The waitstaff and owner are professional and exceptional. We will definitely be back and you should too.

DANGEROUS during the current Delta pandemic. The tiny indoor space remains with tables jammed close together. The outdoor tables on the sidewalk are very limited and cannot be reserved ("you could have emailed me"...oh, really: no statement to that effect on either the website or OpenTable). We thought we were going to be seated outdoors, it were offered only indoors. No one wears masks, even the staff. We have visited every time we have been in wine country. Never again.

Food was really good. The little gem sale was amazing. Pork chop was cooked to perfection. The restaurant is quaint but there was ample space for social distancing. Be sure to make reservations a few weeks in advance.

I can't figure out why I don't eat at Cafe La Haye every time I'm home in Sonoma because it's probably the most elevated food on the Sonoma square. Seriously, this place is just damn delicious. Before I get into the food I want to talk about the beautiful design inside. White linens, a beautiful chalkboard and open kitchen are all stupendous choices! Also, whomever writes the daily special items on the chalkboard has beautiful penmanship! Basically, Cafe la Haye reminds me of dining in a small town in Burgundy, France...like Beaune. It's a beautiful reminder of my travels abroad and I'm taken there while in my seat. As far as the food goes...delicious! In a recent visit I had the little gem salad with blue cheese crumbles, red onion and cucumber. Yum. I ordered the fish special which was king salmon and it was perfectly cooked to mid rare. I can't stand it when anyone overcooks fish and my piece was perfection. If you're visiting Sonoma, a local, or whatever, just go for a visit. It's fantastic.

This place is AWESOME!!! It is very quaint and small with exceptional service! The man who greeted us was very kind and our server was very personable and knowledgeable. The food was DIVINE! We started with the broccoli soup and the little gem salad. Both were amazing! There is a biscuit in the soup which was a lovely surprise. We went on to share the porterhouse and the filet! Both were cooked perfectly. The real standout was the leek bread pudding that came with the porterhouse! That is BRAVOO!! Delicious wine, good food and good people! A must!

Sadly, I cannot say anything good about this Restaurant. We had a 7:30 reservation made 3 weeks in advance. Once arriving, the host was a snob, we were sat outside, it was 62 degrees, and the only ones outside. Female server was also a snob. We all ordered the mushroom soup, delicious, and the filets. Food arrived, kale was so salty it was inedible, potatoes were premade sometime throughout the week, reheated, and still cold, the filet was overcooked and also cold. This restaurant needs to loose the attitude and amp up food quality and their service game. The entire time I felt as if they were doing us a favor to let us dine there. It was horrible, never again.

Okay so I just have to say that tonight was a 6-star meal! Brut to start ... Gorgeous burrata with fresh beets, unexpected (& delicious) fried eggplant. Two Filet Mignons cooked to absolute perfection with a thick feta butter on top - accompanied by picturesque green beans and mushrooms with an outstanding shared glass of Syrah. Ending with a shared classic affogato with the best chocolate chip cookie ever, made by Saul himself. My God everything was simply superb. Impeccable service. Charming ownership. Warm and inviting atmosphere. It doesn't get much better in any City in any area of California and beyond. This will always be a favorite and a go-to for us. Truly one of the most wonderful (don't miss this!) restaurants in Sonoma! Go!!

My wife and I live in Napa. Cafe La Haye is one of our favorite restaurants for fine casual dining. They have a small menu with many daily specials which our well-trained waitress described. This is all very impressive but we would have preferred a printed list.

Spent a delicious evening here. Joined our party in the raised seating area and were attended to by a server with excellent timing and extensive menu knowledge. I love that the menu is *very* small (do one thing but do it perfectly ya know?) so I easily chose the gem salad, and then the shrimp and butternut squash risotto. Hubby had the quail which was downright delish (but not *quite* filling). For desert we shared (ok that's a lie - I ate most of both) caramel pudding, and the affogato which I swear I would cut someone to have again right now. Hot espresso served over kick-ass gelato omg omg omg yes! Bottom line - it's what you'd expect from a Michelin recommended joint. Outstanding food, excellent service, small-but-not-crammed, tastefully decorated interior... Definitely recommend.

We started with the beef carpaccio which I would highly recommend getting. My husband had the steak and I had the pappardelle with scallops. Both were great but the steak was a definite winner. Excellent service. There is street parking available.