Il Posto Trattoria

Friday afternoon lunch with family while visiting. Quaint restaurant that serves up excellent service and some delicious food. Would definitely recommend- they offered a peach gazebo (cold) soup of the day that was incredible!! Service could not have been better. All meals were very good.

We had a wonderful lunch here. The gluten free rigatoni was good, we also had the soup, caesar salad and the lasagna that were delicious. Pricey but good 😊

Tucked away in the heart of Napa, this quaint Italian restaurant offers an experience you won’t find in the Thomas Keller portfolio. With the charm and intimacy of a small, locally loved spot, it delivers what feels like truly homemade Italian food—simple, authentic, and full of flavor. The portion sizes are just right, and the dishes taste like they came straight from a kitchen in Italy. From the pasta to the sauces, every bite feels lovingly prepared. The service matched the food—warm, attentive, and unpretentious—reminiscent of what you’d expect from a family-owned establishment. This restaurant is a refreshing departure from the big-name, corporate-run spots Napa is known for. It’s a true hidden gem, and I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone looking to enjoy a more personal, authentic Italian dining experience.

This place is an experience to remember. The eggplant is a standout—perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. And their signature pizza? Absolutely divine! The crust was just the right amount of crispy. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff always make me feel right at home. Some real authentic Italian food, this place is a must-visit. Can't wait to go back!

The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is great. I really loved the pizza but the lasagna was a bit of a let down. Both the pasta and sauce needed a bit more salt for my tastes. The soup of the day was a cream of mushroom that was very well made. The salad was very fresh. Overall a great dining experience. There's plenty of seating indoors with some outdoor seating available as well.

Best food! I highly recommend. Make reservations just in case. This place is busy all the time. Family oriented but also romantic setting for a special evening. The food is delicious, with beautiful presentation and nice portions, in fact I was impressed with the portion size. For our youngest there was a kids menu with lots of fun choices. Great atmosphere, warm service (Management is very friendly and made us feel welcomed).. We will be back! Highly recommend!

This was a special place. Upscale and modern while being intimate and homey. This a family run business that takes great pride in their offerings and service. Reminded me a lot of my meals in Italy. Our waiter was attentive and engaging. He provided excellent descriptions and assisted us in the best dining choices. Prices are good for the quality and quantity. Everything our group of three had was excellent. Will definitely return on my next visit to Napa. So enjoyed the experience took very few photos.

After a long time, we went for a outdoor dining for lunch! Our server was very friendly and answered all our questions about wine and food customization. Very calm place to sit and enjoy with your friends. Due to covid restrictions we weren’t allowed inside dining. But we loved the small and cute outdoor space. All my friends loved both wine and food! Chicken Marsala was out of the world.

Great food and experience. Was running a little late for a 6pm dinner reservation -called and the hostess was extremely friendly and accommodating. Already starting off on a strong foot. Had a variety of food including gnocchi, octopus, calamari, garlic bread, tiramisu and panna cota. Everything was delicious with the octopus being a stand out. Waiter was friendly and helpful and service was extremely fast

This is a small, quaint restaurant that can be as little loud. Just the same the service was excellent and so was the food. The lasagna was delicious. I really liked the sauce and the portion size. My husband ordered the eggplant Parmesan and it too was delicious. We compared them side-by-side and we couldn't tell which one we liked better. We came on a Tuesday evening and it got pretty packed. I would definitely come back to this restaurant if I was in the Napa area again.

This Resturant by far is the very best. A mini-French Laundry- if you will. Wife and I went there for this year's Valentine's Day Dinner. I had the Filet Mignon, a nice 12 oz., and the scalloped potatoes with a side of baby broccoli spears. Started off with a wonderful Cesar Salad, and desert was a very decadent chocolate cake. We were given a small scoop of lemon sherbet to cleanse our palate. Our waiter was always within a whisper away. Service was excellent to say the least. We had a wonderful window seat. We had a small candle. The decor reminded me of a small Italian town restaurant. We have been back to the restaurant 3 times since. A very great establishment, friendly, great food, great wait staff. This is a small Resturant, however there was a head chef a sous chef, and a third chief in training. Just wonderful. Rack table was cloth, cloth napkins and enough silverware for 6 people.

Returned 4 yrs later, ambiance & vibes more cozy compared to our 2021 COVID experience. Tables & chairs are crowded, dining room was very loud & very Italian. Everyone brought their own wine (no corkage fee on Wed). Salad & lobster bisque excellent, seafood pasta (bucatini) was fantastic, lasagna was a bit too sour. Staff & managers were attentive & courteous. Parking can be tough on a buzy eve, many spots are reserved only for supermarket customers next door

If you're visiting Napa and want to know where locals go... it's here!! I'd say this is our favorite Italian food! I apologize for not enough photos but we just wanted to dig in! The food is so good here. Everything is bursting with flavor! Salads, breads and pasta are fresh. Portions are large enough to share. They make the best minestrone of anywhere. My niece is gluten free, so she was able to eat a rich vegetarian sauce with gluten free pasta. My nephew wanted chicken Alfredo one time and they said "it's not on the menu, but we can make it" it's probably the best I've EVER had and that move absolutely made THIS their favorite restaurant, and they go often. He never gets anything else! Deserts are so good you can't decide which one, and we've had them all. Dinner time on a weekend is pretty busy, you can make a reservation for 8, but it is always loud.... Cuz it's packed! Cuz it's a local favorite!!

Thank you to all the Napa locals who have shared your pics and feelings about this place. I had a wonderful dining experience - very quaint and intimate vibe - and the food was fantastic. I was dining solo and ordered the garlic bread and rigatoni and both were delicious!! I'll definitely be coming back with my wife when we're back in the area.

We came here for our anniversary dinner during our napa visit. Place was packed for dinner on a weekday and we were glad we made a reservation. The ravioli was delicious but the lasagna was average. The drink was a bit too strong for my liking. Maybe we'll try this place again, maybe not?

It's been years since we tried IL Posto and one Friday evening, we get a chance to die at the quantum restaurant in North Napa. The place is full and I'm glad we made reservations to sit inside. My favorite out of all the dishes we ordered was the Caesar Salad. The portion is plenty for two people. The gnocchi I did not care for as much and the Rigatoni was under cooked. Not Al dente but under cooked. I see a lot of pizza orders so maybe this is the way to go for next time. I will definitely be back even for the Caesar salad.

Great Italian food. Especially Minestrone soup was very tasty. Service was very well. Thanks

The Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich was delicious! Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back.

Staff was very sweet and friendly. Food was good, nothing unbelievable that I absolutely must come back for. Cute little place with local, family-style vibes and was reasonably priced for the Napa/sonoma area.

I love this place for mid week lunch. I'm selfish- No crowds. It's relaxing. Weekend dinner can be a little busy. In any case, the food is delicious. The staff when we're there mid week lunch or weekend dinner are friendly. Please stay the same and I'll keep bringing family and friends :)

One word - phenomenal!!! Our server Ivan was the best! Lasagna was HUGE and delicious! My chicken Marsala was amazing - no mashed potatoes- polenta and it made all the difference!! Make a reso and go! You will NOT be disappointed!!

My friends & I planned to visit Napa for wine tasting. I was in charge of finding the restaurant to dine in Napa & I found Il Posto Trattoria. There were good reviews so I made a reservation for party of 4 at 6 pm. Yesterday my friends & I visited Napa Valley for wine tasting. They are members of some of the wineries. After our 3rd and last wine tasting, we were running late. My friend called the restaurant that we will be late in our reservation and we were obliged at 6:15 pm. We made it and when we entered the Il Posto Trattoria restaurant, we were greeted by the hostess & led us to our table. We noticed the diners were family oriented but had a romantic setting especially for outdoor dining. The weather in Napa was beautiful yesterday. The restaurant had the Italian atmosphere. The server was nice who answered all our questions as first timers. We asked for hot water only for drinks as we had enough of wine for dinner. We ordered Bianca pizza, Bucatini del Pescatore, Tagliatelle & Rigatoni. The menu said all pasta was made fresh in house. We told the server we were eating like a family style. We were given complimentary slices of sourdough bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar for dipping. The pizza came with thin crust. Then the other orders were served. We tasted the pasta and you could tell it was home made. They were all scrumptious including the pizza but the Bucatini was not hot enough when served. We didn't know how long the plate was waiting to be served but the dish especially the sauce was so good. There was a separate small deep plate with chili. I was told it can be added to the pasta and true. It gave the flavor of deliciously sweet, spicy, and tangy pasta. When we finished, the server asked if we wanted dessert. My friends said it was my birthday. He said he had something for me. He came with a bowl of vanilla iced cream and small biscotti and a small candle including the dessert menu. It was a nice gesture from the server. We all said to the server how delicious the food was. I recommend this restaurant whenever you're in Napa. It's a great Italian restaurant for reasonable price with a cozy atmosphere and nice service.

Didn't like that we had to sit outside, helped there was a heater. Had reservations but we changed it to earlier so i could understand if that's all that was available. Hubby was not happy. However, his mood quickly changed after they brought out the fried olives I ordered. He was blown away by the fried olives, stuffed with sausage. I've had it before at Scala Osteria, minus the sausage. I liked the polenta more. Andy was great, very friendly, passionately agreed with all the yummy items we ordered. Quite a few servers asked us how we were doing throughout the course of our dinner which was great but my fault for not asking about the bread they never brought out. Would've been great to dip in the creamy pesto from the gnocchi. We ordered dessert to go. Tiramisu and Panna cotta. Would definitely be back! Very accessible, easy onsite parking unlike dwtn. They share the lot with a General store.

I have been going to Il Posto for years. A small Italian restaurant, not very touristy, with consistently good food. Whether you order one of their pizzas, a dish of pasta, or one of their entrees (the eggplant parmigiana is very good), you will enjoy your meal. The calamari appetizer is delicious. Not battered and deep fried, it is served in a mildly spicy tomato sauce. Save a piece of bread to sop up the extra sauce. There is a good wine list, they serve my favorite dessert (Affogato), and the service is always good. Definitely worth a visit.

It was difficult writing this review out of fear this place will get too busy, but I could not resist. This may be some of the best Italian food on the west coast and even rivals some of my favorite New York spots. The pasta was so f'ing fresh and that homemade flavor makes you want more and more. Everything was perfectly flavored and the dishes really let the ingredients sing a beautiful song: I highly recommend you make sure to stop in on your way through town or make this a monthly stop if you live nearby. The staff were awesome and it was so f'ing delicious I can't say it enough. Do your self a favor and go now and get some. Can't wait to come back. Sure it may be $10-$15 more per person than some other spots but you get your money back is flavor. The fried olives stuffed with Italian sausage is the best appetizer I've ever had.

Every bite was Absolutely delicious!!!!!! We ordered the polpo appetizer, chicken Marsala with soft polenta and the rigatoni. All dishes were cooked well and seasoned great. The decor is great and all staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend

Loved this place! My friend and I went before a wedding pre-party to fill up on apps and wine. We had such a good time. The wine was great! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was delightful. We ordered bruschetta and arancini. I ordered a side of broccolini that had maybe a light butter sauce and my friend ordered a peach salad that she loved. Everything was great. The bruschetta was very toasted and it didn't hurt my mouth but it hurt my friends'.

Found this place by accident and stoped in for dinner. Did not have a reservation, but got seated right away. Staff was very friendly, attentive and made sure we were taken care of. We had lasagna and rigatoni dishes, very good! We will definitely come back when in this area.

This place is a hidden gem and I would recommend it to anyone!!! My husband had the lasagna and I had the eggplant Parmesan. Service, ambiance and food were all excellent! All that and you don't need to dress up to get it. We would definitely go back! It truly is a trattoria. Very reasonable prices. If your budget permits, I highly recommend a bottle of Mary Edward's Pinot Noir. You will not be disappointed.

Everything was perfect. Great service and ambiance. The homemade rigatoni with meatballs was superb. The Pinot, a 22 Dearden Argus by Chris, Carneros, was incredible and paired well as suggested by the server. Dessert was the best tiramisu I've ever had at 53 years old. It was a great experience overall!

I was staying nearby and I wanted to have a full meal without dining in. So I ordered takeout and I settled with the Manila clams linguine with mushrooms, the burrata with salami, arugula and crostini, and the garlic bread with cheese. I was fully satisfied with my meal and it was ready when I went to pick it up which I should have just walked because it is a very short distance from where I was staying, but I didn't want to carry any items with me on the way back. The linguine was OK, I didn't feel like the noodles had a lot of flavor, but the wine sauce made up for it as well as plenty of clams. I used the garlic bread to soak up the sauce and that was just amazing and the garlic bread was exactly what I imagined --buttery and garlicky. What more can you ask for? The burrata with the crostini was also delicious and if I weren't such a Big back, this would've been the perfect appetizer. The restaurant looks nice and cozy for date night or for families to dine in. The service was friendly and I would definitely return.

OMG SO GOOOD!!!! Make sure to make a reservation because the wait is a little long. I was about to leave after 30 mins but I'm SO glad we didn't. The food was amazing! The pasta was perfect and the homemade sauces were amazing. It definitely hit the spot!! & espresso martinis... yum!!! Our waiter was so nice and kept us happy. Water glasses were never empty. It felt like a family in there!! We enjoyed it very much and are already planning on going back! Menu: appetizers, pizzas, salads, wines, beers, cocktails, pastas, and desserts

Solid Italian restaurant! It's a little small (welcome to Napa!) but they use the space as best they can. I had the braised ribs gnocchi and my husband customized a pasta dish to basically make it chicken Alfredo ‍. Servers were attentive and gracious. Food was super good! Really the only reason to give a 4 rather than 5 star review is how tight it was inside for us - could have been our placement?

Totally darling place! A smallish place, with a full bar and classic Italian food. Great staff (I believe Ivan was our server?)! Went in on a Wednesday evening without reservations in February, but it was filling up as the night went on. I ordered a Martini, a Caesar salad and the Cacio de Pepe pasta, I decided to go classic! And everything was wonderful. Highly recommend and I look forward to returning!

found this little hole in the wall kind of accidentally. A friend of mine recommended a place to eat while we were here visiting and I think he might've misspelled it in his text but we ended up here and it was nice little find. couple things to be aware of. It's very loud inside. I wish there was a little more room outside not quite so close to the parking lot because we probably would've set out there. The acoustics are very very loud and it was hard to have a conversation also very crowded, they definitely pack. The people in our server was fabulous. The food was amazing. I got the raviolis with the shrimp, ricotta and spinach in a pesto cream sauce with arugula and shaved pecorino cheese. Oh my God it was so good. My partner had the meatballs and the meatballs literally melted in my mouth because of course I had to try one. Anyway the food was amazing. The service was amazing. We bet nice couple of couples sitting next to us and had fun talking about the Dodgers win over the Yankee for a second time . Yay! Go Dodgers! Also just a minor detail, but the chairs are super uncomfortable anyway all in all I would say four stars because the food and the service was amazing. Just a couple of atmospheric things that obviously they can't fix except for the chairs anyway I do recommend it.

Had a delish lunch here today to celebrate my Mom's bday. The service was glowing...friendly, welcoming, attentive. The vibe is totally Italian Trat...we will definitely return. Loved the decor...we ordered the margarita pizza, pasta tagliatelle and the chicken parm sandwich.

Seared Gnocchi is outstanding. Fast friendly service with a nice wine selection. The lasagna and pizza is also good.

Single serving Lasagna 'to go' was Very expensive. Hardly any cheese in Lasagna. Mostly sauce, spinach and noodles.

The service was very good and our waiter was very attentive. Nice clean atmosphere but very loud. Our group of seven wanted to have conversation but it was very difficult across the table due to the noise level. My food was hot and my favorite was the garlic bread. The ravioli was bit too al dente for my taste and the salad was not that flavorful.

They were kindly able to accommodate us for a last minute walk in around 7 PM! Food was good with lots of options. Arancini made the perfect app, we were able to add another ball to share evenly between the 4 of us. I'm a white sauce pasta fan so the Orecchiette was my go to. First time trying this type of pasta, apparently it from Southern Italy and is named after their shape which resembles a small ear! Definitely worth a try, had more of an eggy flavor but was filling and delicious. Great option for an Italian bites at Napa!

I do appreciate the level of service provided. I called in to ask if they can accommodate some changes to their pasta dishes to make it a vegetarian friendly dish and was told "You can change anything and choose to sub in any sauces or vegetables available on the menu." They did a fab job accommodating without charging one cent more, because they understood I am not eating the meat that comes with the dish. I really appreciate the hospitality. The food was fabulous!

Food is 10/10!!!! Though $11 for a tiny dessert was a bit steep. Only taking away a star because the restaurant is small so it gets very loud and it was hard to have a conversation. Food was amazing and would definitely come back. I recommend the ravioli!! The papa sauce is very good also.

I came to Il Posto Trattoria with my sister and brother-in-law for happy hour the other week. They're Napa locals and recommended this place. Happy Hour is every day from 3:30-5:30pm. House wine and well drinks are $8 and beer is $4. For the appetizers, my sister and I shared the calamari $11 and mac and cheese $10. The food was good but even for happy hour, the calamari portion was a bit small. My brother-in-law got the Pizza Margherita and beer combo $24, I got to try some of the pizza and it was pretty good. It's a cute local Napa restaurant good for Italian food and drinks.

Great customer service, old school ambiance, and so-so on the food. When I looked and saw 4 stars, and located in Napa, I thought I couldn't go wrong. Service was great. Unfortunately, the food didn't match. The appetizers fooled me, starting with the "stuffed" olives. The olives are so small, I don't see how you can stuff anything inside. Then, we ordered the Calamari. The portion size was also so small for the price, it looked like the staff took a portion off the plate before serving. The Arancini tasted store bought and warmed up. The Ceasar Salad had no flavor at all. We should've left after appetizers, but decided to stay for dinner because of the rain. We ordered Lasagna and Pesto Gnocchi with shrimp. The Lasagna had no flavor at all, and I was so disappointed I had to send it back. I got a $26 pizza instead. Smh. The gnocchi could've been a lot better. The demographic they cater to is a much older crowd, folks that may not be able to have seasoning in their food. That considered, The service was the only thing good about this visit.

Brought my family in for some authentic Italian. We tried the owners favorites Orecchiette Pasta and Rigatoni, which I'm still dreaming about! And to finish it off the peach cobbler, OMG! It was soooo good! Chefs kiss!

Charming place inside! The service was professional and so friendly! This is an authentic Italian restaurant and the food is always fresh and tasty! We absolutely love the Arancini Mozzarella stuffed-crispy herb risotto, marinara, Parmigiano for the appetizers and the main course was excellent with the Pizza Pepperoni roasted pepper puree, fontina, mozzarella, chilled burrata, arugula! Do not miss the dessert .... The Tiramisu was delicious! They have a very goo wine list with raisonnable price... A GEM

This Italian restaurant neighborhood bar is my favorite place to go in the Napa Valley. Not because it's very close to home but for many different reasons and all of them GOOD. I'll list some amenities: People who work there including the chef are so nice. Have time for us no matter if it looks like they're busy or what The patrons (us!). They are the BEST and so much fun. You see the same people here and there and are really happy about that. The bartenders are perfect! They make a drink just how you want it. They aren't trying to grandstand. Sometimes I only want a tiny bit of alcohol and other times I ask for the 'real deal.' THE FOOD!!!! Fresh, delicious and presented so beautifully. ITALIAN!!!! Honestly, I can't say enough nice things about Il Posto. You should give 'em a try. Bet you'll get hooked like I am

Small, It's a cute little restaurant and at first I thought was just the right choice but their food is really really really good.we traveled from Sacramento to come here just a family day. Service was really good.

Neighborhood gem. Very cozy and quaint restaurant with dim lighting and small sit up bar. Establishment can hold a few large families but I imagine you need to call for a reservation. We called the restaurant to make a reservation yesterday. We were here over the Presidents Weekend and enjoyed the warm old world Italian feel of this establishment. The old world charm and comfort food menu is just perfect when you need to feel cozy and nostalgic. Brenda our waitress is an A+ waitress. Warm friendly and knows the house's best dishes and wines! Great suggestions from appetizer, salad, entrees, to dessert. Great service is not easy to train in team members at restaurants today so bravo to the whole team for rallying together to make every diner patron feel special. If you could cook at home you certainly can but if you want to be a pampered guest of honor you go to your favorite restaurant ... and this neighborhood gem does its part! We will be back. We loved our dishes tonight. 1. Chicken parm 2. Filet of sole 3. Panna cotta 4. Caesar salad We recommend every dish ! Neighborhood gem.

We had reservations for Saturday 11:30am. We were there on time and we were the first ones. We chose to sit outdoors. Another table was taken after we sat down. But noone else came even when we left around 12:30ish. Food was pretty good. Service was good and fast. Parking lot is shared with other stores. There's also street parking. What we ordered: Salsiccia pizza- good crust but has no tomato sauce Ravioli with tomato vodka cream sauce Gnocchi with pesto Lasagna

Randomly ended up here on a Sunday night and had a wonderful dinner!! We were in Napa to go shopping at the Outlets and wanted to grab a bite to eat afterwards. We searched on Yelp and there were a TON of options, especially serving Italian food. My boyfriend really wanted lasagna so we narrowed the search down to restaurants that served that, and while a ton of results popped up claiming they served lasagna, when I'd actually call to ask, almost none of them actually did. This place did! We arrived within an hour before closing and was seated right away. The restaurant was still pretty busy at that time, and they were still accepting people coming in later as well. The service was great -- everyone was friendly, everything came out very quickly, and they were helpful with the leftovers as well. Most importantly, the food was delicious!! I was very curious to try the fried meat stuffed olives, and it definitely did not disappoint!! So crispy and you can taste the olive crunch before getting to the meat in the end. I got a version of the carbonara and it was delicious, and so was my boyfriend's lasagna! Overall, we had a great dinner and so glad we ended up here! Will look forward to our next visit when we're in town again.

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy‼ Love the decor of the restaurant. Excellent service. Will definitely visit again on our next trip to Napa Valley.

What a fantastic hidden gem! My wife and I stumbled across I Posto in a shopping center next the the UPS store. We had the melon and prosciutto appetizer with arugula and balsamic.... So good! We then ordered the I Posto pizza that had fresh crumbled bacon, sausage and pepperoni...omg we were shocked how good it was . Btw, the interior is very comfortable and welcoming with an open kitchen and nice cozy bar. We met Eric one of the owners who was so nice as was Andy and the rest of the staff. We will definitely be back

I love going to dine in (great bar and wine selections) or grab take-out from the great folk at Il Posto. But today, I wasn't even there and they were of great service. My Dad texted that he and my Mom were going there for an early dinner, 2pm....they're older ;-) , to celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary. I called over and spoke to Alan who said he'd make them feel special and he coordinated with me to purchase a nice bottle of wine for them. Dad said they had a great lunch! This was another example of a great local restaurant taking care of local diners. Yes, sharing the love of food with out-of-towners is important. But, taking care of folks you've known for decades is the bedrock of a good Valley business. Justin, you've got a great crew over there!

Everything was really delicious. From the bread to main course to dessert. Nice place suitable for a nicer dinner or a casual one too.

Our go-to date night restaurant. It hast disappointed yet!!! Delicious food, great service.

When I saw this, I knew I had to be here for some more Italian cuisine in Napa today. It's charming, cozy, and rustic here. When I got here, it was packed. I don't know what I like more, Chicken Piaccata or Chicken Parmigiana. This is a Chicken Parmigiana Tramezzino Sandwhich with Herb Steak Fries. The Chicken Parm was moist, crunchy, and flavorful. It was seasoned well and I can taste the basil. It's all about how the Cheese is melted, and there was a good amount of Cheese pull. The Tomato Sauce was mild. The star of the dish was the freshly baked Bread, the Bread felt artisanal. The Herb Steak Fries could be slightly more herbaceous, but were OK. The Peperoncino and Pickle, surprisingly went very well with this. I also can't forget about the Peach Italian Soda, it actually taste like Peaches. This could be a 4.3-4.4 stars on a good day, but I give this 4.2 stars.