Glen Ellen Star
New American restaurant · Glen Ellen ·
Wood-fired pizzas, veggies & mains sourced locally, Michelin Bib Gourmand
Wood-fired pizzas, veggies & mains sourced locally, Michelin Bib Gourmand
"This cozy neighborhood hangout feels like a dinner party thrown by your friend with impeccable taste—rustic but sophisticated wood-fired dishes, and wine you'd happily drink too much of. The brick chicken with English pea congee is a standout, and the wood-fired pizzas are excellent (we love the simple tomato cream pie, which is like deconstructed vodka sauce in pizza form). Unsurprisingly, the wine list is a stellar representation of the Sonoma, Napa, and Anderson valleys. It’s perfect for a romantic date night or dinner with a small group." - allison green, gabi moskowitz
"This cozy neighborhood hangout feels like a dinner party thrown by your friend with impeccable taste—rustic but sophisticated wood-fired dishes, and wine you'd happily drink too much of. The brick chicken with English pea congee is a standout, and the wood-fired pizzas are excellent (we love the simple tomato cream pie, which is like deconstructed vodka sauce in pizza form). Unsurprisingly, the wine list is a stellar representation of the Sonoma, Napa, and Anderson valleys. Head here for a romantic date night or dinner with a small group." - Gabi Moskowitz
"The setting is charmingly quaint, but don’t be fooled—this humble cottage boasts a serious culinary operation that draws in crowds rain or shine. The cozy space hinges around a wood-burning oven, which in turn serves as the springboard for a compact menu of compelling, inventive Californian cuisine overseen by Chef Ari Weiswasser. Biodynamic produce sourced from nearby Glentucky Family Farm is a mainstay, from wholesome, vibrantly fresh salads, to lightly charred, smoke-kissed roasted vegetables like sugar snap peas with truffle-chili cashew crunch. More substantial fare ranges from seasonal pizza and pasta, to whole roasted branzino and brick chicken—all of it worthy of attention. So, too, are house-made ice creams in flavors like vanilla maple bourbon." - Michelin Inspector
"A Michelin-starred, wood-fired restaurant in Glen Ellen led by Chef Ari Weiswasser, who draws on fine-dining experience including time at the French Laundry. The restaurant uses produce from its nearby Glentucky Family Farm and focuses on California-centric dishes cooked over wood to accentuate natural flavors. The laid-back, wood-paneled dining room with an open kitchen and large patio complements dishes like house-made rigatoni with cream of porcini, roasted wild mushrooms, fried Vidalia onions, and Point Reyes truffle toma—recommended to enjoy with a Pinot Noir for its silky tannins and bright fruit that balance the dish’s earthy punch." - AFAR
"Hailed by New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov, this unpretentious, locally beloved restaurant does everything right — from crispy chicken roasted beneath a brick to wood-fired branzino to Brussels sprouts coated with a brown sugar bacon marmalade. Helmed by chef Ari Weiswasser and chef de cuisine Bryant Minuche, the open kitchen restaurant sources most of its produce from nearby biodynamic Glentucky Family Farm, and the extensive wine list includes categories for “interesting” whites and reds." - Christina Mueller