Ciccio
Italian restaurant · Yountville ·
Wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and Cal-Italian fare
Wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and Cal-Italian fare
"A pleasant contrast to the sleek new spots around town, this dining room's country-style curtains and front porch are a ticket to another era—and a hot ticket at that, since tables are hard to come by. Indeed, this Yountville gem could pass off as a John Wayne film set, with its wood-framed, 1916-era grocery look. Blistered, puffy crusts boast a tangy flavor of fermentation and a hint of smoke from the fire, an excellent vehicle for hearty toppings like crispy cabbage leaves paired with thinly sliced pancetta and melty gouda. House-made pasta, like chitarra with 'nduja sausage, clams and pea tendrils, are nearly as enticing, and shareable mains, like a hefty pork chop Milanese, should not be overlooked." - Michelin Inspector
"A Yountville restaurant that suffered a minor fire at the end of April and reopened on Saturday, May 31." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Temporarily closed as of Sunday, April 27 after an exterior fire damaged the building; a representative says the team is fine, but staff are still assessing the damage and making repairs. The restaurant expects to reopen in about two weeks, barring unforeseen setbacks, and customers looking to make reservations should check the website or the restaurant’s Instagram for the latest details." - Dianne de Guzman
"We were devastated when Ciccio closed in 2022 then rejoiced when they reopened and revamped the menu under a new direction. Now, Ciccio is arguably the best place in Yountville’s 1.5-mile stretch for fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and pillowy soft ricotta made daily—and date night in a delightfully homey dining room that used to be an Italian grocery store. The meatball stuffed chard should be mandatory, and you’ll want to add focaccia to sop up every last bite of thick, chili-infused red sauce. And the vanilla bean gelato drizzled with wild pine nut oil will make you question everything you know about the humble pine nut. Pair it all with a house cocktail like an Italian G&T or glass of Sangiovese." - christina julian, jasmine alexandra
"Ciccio ticks all the boxes for hug-you-from-the-inside-out Italian comfort food. It’s arguably the best place in Yountville’s 1.5-mile stretch for fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and pillowy soft ricotta made daily, and where we go for date night in their delightfully homey dining room that was originally an Italian grocery store. The meatball stuffed chard should be mandatory, and you’ll want to add the focaccia to get every last bite of the thick, chili-infused red sauce. Anything you have will pair well with house cocktails like an Italian G&T or a glass of Sangiovese. If you have room, the vanilla bean gelato drizzled with wild pine nut oil will make you question everything you know about the humble pine nut." - Jasmine Alexandra
