Sonoma Wine Shop / La Bodega Kitchen

Sincerely enjoyed our first experience here. The hospitality & atmosphere were great. We tried a little of everything including the mushroom pasta & shepherds pie which I’m still thinking about weeks later. The wine tasting was fun also. The only unique thing was the note about pre-ordering your meal, which I understand, but surprised us a little. Looking forward to next time!

La Bodega is such a lovely spot—vegetarian and full of flavor. There are so many great options, and everything I tried was delicious. Be sure to try the lasagna and arancini—they’re both fantastic! The staff is incredibly nice, and the whole place has a warm, welcoming vibe. It’s clear they really like chickens—no chicken on the menu, and proud of it! The wines are great too. Super cute place, highly recommend!

One of my favorite restaurants in Northern CA! The food and service is always fantastic. This is our 3rd visit and we’ll be back again in September.

My family had an incredible experience at this restaurant! The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, making me feel so welcome. The food was vegan, and it was absolutely delicious—full of flavor and beautifully presented. I highly recommend this place to anyone, vegan or not. And thanks for the wine recommendation. + My kids love the balloon🎈

Such a lovely curated gastronomic experience! The plant based menu is rich in flavor and diverse in content - the mushroom ravioli is a must try! The service was above and beyond; I wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars! Expect to have a complimentary guided wine tasting accompany your meal; a fun experience even if you aren't a regular wine aficionado. The small venue adds to the cozy intimate experience - so make reservations in advance to ensure a spot. We will definitely visit again!

Oh wow, THIS is how a restaurant experience should be! Everybody was so friendly, so easy and fun. The owners, our waiter (but he was much more that that!), and the woman who brought out the food and cleared the table were all so welcoming and human and easy to talk to it was a very refreshing. And ordering ahead is great, you sit down, don't have to worry about a menu and get some wine and the food comes right out. Absolutely delicious everything, appetizers, dinner and wine. Highly recommended!

This place is a hidden gem. The food, vegetarian or vegan offers so many tastes and options. Everything is home made including the amazing deserts. So on to the wine! They taylor the wine to your tastes during the food experience . If you want a specific wine or want to taste 20 so up to you. They will guide you through the experience as you desire. We are wine club members and have brought many friends and family, love this place!

Truly one the best meals and experiences I’ve ever had in the area. The food was beyond exceptional and the service felt as though the staff were my family (in the best way). I can confidently say I’ll be back each time I’m in the area. We were over the moon for this place! Thank you Meek for creating such a phenomenal place.

This review needs to be more than five stars! La bodega is a wonderful place, not a restaurant as they mention. It was the only place open on 4th of July for dinner. They took my family in last minute, even though they normally have folks preorder before coming in. Our server Meeke was wonderful and really brought in the home style service while taking our order. The menu is all vegetarian or vegan options, and has focus on local produce. The table also has nice dahlias and a cute wine bottle lamp. Ambience was wonderful. We ordered two soups- tomato soup and French lentil soup, beet salad for starting. Both were delicious. It also came with a baguette which was freshly baked for the table. For entrees we ordered the spinach ravioli and arrancini. The saffron arrancini was delectable, so good with a minute piece of cheese as a surprise. At the end we were so full and didn't order dessert. Meeke was so sweet and got us four pieces of chocolate with walnuts and agave made at the restaurant- a small and sweet finish! Thanks so much!

Don't look any further Just go Amazing food From apps to desert Wine tasting flight? It's not wine tasting, is a discovery process Service It's not service it's like dinner at your grandma's Got kids? No problem They even have kid bowls Don't delay

Before we went to Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega Restaurant, we called to place our dine in order with Meeke. The reason the restaurant ask guests to place an order before coming is to reduce waste which we are strong proponents of waste reduction. Our order is a lot of food and Meeke suggested that we eliminate one main dish. Meeke was correct and we appreciated her honesty. The restaurant's ambiance is a rustic setting where we were greeted with a warm welcome and a big hug. We felt as if we were coming home to our family. Ori, our wine presenter, asked our palate preferences. He is not only a wine presenter, but a wine enthusiast who does not drink. He clearly knows how to listen to his guests' wine preferences because Ori narrowed our wine selection in less than four complimentary tastes. Our first dish was a delicious pear tart with a port reduction - DELICIOUS; second dish roasted artichokes in a marinara sauce - DIVINE; third dish, Fuji apples with blue cheese and endive salad - DELECTABLE; fourth dish , the lentil soup - DELIGHTFUL and the fifth dish - wild morel mushroom raviolis- DELICIOUS, DIVINE, DELECTABLE and DELIGHTFUL. We were able to enjoy a few slices of the Honey Date and Chocolate cake - pleasantly, extraordinarily tasty. Clearly, Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega Restaurant want their guests to feel at home with GREAT food made with FRESH Sonoma County produce. We felt comfortable with Meeke, Ori and Francesca and can hardly wait till our next visit.

My new favorite restaurant in the area by a landslide!!! Service is upbeat, food is so authentically curated, atmosphere is so cozy, making the whole dining experience just that- an experience. Not to mention this is a gluten free heaven (and dairy free too!) with most options on the menu able to be made gf and df. Insane wines as well. PS the dessert menu is not to be missed :)

This wine club is an absolute gem! Every dish we ordered was mouth watering and the menu highlighted cuisine from multiple cultures including Italian, French, and Middle Eastern. My personal favorites were the arancini and meza plate appetizers and clafoutis for dessert. The atmosphere and staff make it feel as if you are in a cozy home and were very friendly and accommodating for dietary restrictions, especially gluten and dairy intolerance. My family and I will most certainly be back, it is our new favorite restaurant in the Bay Area!

What's not to love about this wonderful hidden gem in Sebastopol! It's quirky, charming, intimate, organic and totally worth coming for dinner here. Because the food is so good!!! We came early on a Monday so had the "bodega " all to ourselves. We were treated to being served by Meekk (the greatest!) for a most delicious meal of cauliflower soup, pear tartlets, artichoke hearts, cauliflower bourekas and wild morel ravioli. We were so spoiled by the tastes, texture and flavors. This is the best vegetarian restaurant around.

This dinner experience was one of the best I've ever had. From the reservation/booking experience to actually sitting down and eating here, everything felt extremely personal and so much care was put into our experience. We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and they made it so incredibly special for us. The menu is strikingly unique- with vegetarian and vegan creations that will knock your socks off. They do ask that you pre-order so they can prepare and minimize food waste- this was no problem for us so we could focus on the experience and the wine! The wine selection is also out of this world- we sampled a variety of different wines catered to our preferences. The restaurant itself is tucked away and so homey and decorated beautifully. Truly a once in a lifetime experience and I one THOUSAND percent cannot recommend this incredible restaurant enough.

I love everything about this place! The artful decor, the welcoming outdoor dining space, the cozy cabin-feel of the indoors. The friendly staff who makes you feel like family and are so attentive and authentically warm. Each vegetarian/vegan dish coming out of the kitchen is like a work of art, so beautiful you don't want to touch it but when you do the flavors and textures are exquisitely pleasing! One can tell that love and care is infused in every offering. They especially go the extra mile to make birthdays and holidays special. La Bodega is also solidly involved in our community supporting local farmers, musicians and artisans with shows and events. The soul of the place is the owners and staff who genuinely care about what they are creating, not just in food, but environment, kindness and energy. La Bodega is truly a shining gem!

After a lot of consideration of restaurants between Santa Rosa, Sebastopol and Bodega Bay, I was excited to try La Bodega with my husband to celebrate his birthday. We're both vegan athletes and fitness professionals so we always seek out the best plant-based options wherever we travel. I was able to make a reservation weeks in advance, and reached out with a couple of questions regarding the menu. Bryan kindly responded to my emails and helped us get set up for our upcoming visit. It's really great and worth noting that you pre-order your meal before you arrive to reduce food waste and help the kitchen plan their day. This also got us more excited about checking out the menu and making our picks! Of course if there are more things you want to order when you're there, it's totally fine. We pre-ordered the Plant-based Beet Salad (made w/ vegan Mozzarella), the Saffron & Rose Petal Arancini, and the Organic Spaghetti w/ Mushroom Sauce. Just an FYI, their menu is divided into Plant-based (vegan) options and vegetarian options. The standout here was their Arancini! The last time we had Arancini was when we were in Sicily for our honeymoon a few years ago, which is where these rice balls originate from, so we had high expectations. Our server, Meekk, was awesome! Very friendly, welcoming and attentive. She made our whole experience even better. Ori was friendly as well, but we were very surprised that he sort of threw us into a whole wine tasting thing that we didn't even ask for. We thought he was just trying to be extra helpful and educate us more on choosing a glass of wine to accompany our meal, but by the end of our dinner, we had at least 7-10 glasses in front of us and were "feeling it!" Just be aware if you're not expecting this. We were charged an additional $50 for 2 wine tastings. It was my hubby's birthday, so we just went along with it despite our hesitation (and confusion)! The best part was the whole dining room singing "Happy Birthday" to my hubby, and Meekk bringing out a little dessert bite with a candle on it. We also had added on a Tiramisu (which by the way is very booze forward!). Thank you to La Bodega staff for an overall unique experience!

Meekk is the most warm and wonderful co-owner of this amazing vegetarian/vegan restaurant. We are in the wine club so come for dinner every time it is pick up time. The food is sublime!

The food and service is always excellent! We travel several hours to enjoy the food a couple times a year. It's hard to find high end culinary creations that are vegan. We also love the pet friendly outdoor seating. The owner and staff are very attentive and always go above and beyond to provide us with excellent service.

This place is a hidden gem that I'm so happy that I found ALL VEGAN FRIENDLY .. I LOVED THIS PLACE I was so sad to leave. I was so sad that I had to drive back home where this place was not going to be. The food was AMAZING the chef was so nice to match the wine PERFECTLY .. The owner came out spoke to my grandma so cute They had heater set up outside because I brought my dog . Like when I say above and beyond they surpass that and I can't wait to book a trip around this place in the near future

La Bodega is such a lovely spot--vegetarian and full of flavor. There are so many great options on the menu, and everything I tried was delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which really adds to the experience. It's a cute, cozy place with a great vibe, and the wine selection is solid too. Highly recommend if you're looking for a flavorful veg-forward meal.

Wowie Zowie!!! 4 of us had an amazing feast. In addition to the 3 course meals we had pre-ordered the owners decided that we needed to eat several other items plus all 7 desserts! This was my first visit. Upon entering what is a jumbled mess of of wine shelves, rustic dining tables, fresh produce, various and sundry art I was immediately greeted by the owners. Their enthusiasm was life affirming and robust. Before sitting at a dining table we were offered several wines with the intent that the owner could know our palate preferences. He wanted to know this so he could knowledgeably choose wines for us throughout the sumptuous meal. For the most part he hit the flavor targets dead straight. And we sampled about 10 wines. What he called just sample tastes were sometimes 4 ounce pours. I have never enjoyed such a restaurant experience like this is the USA. I have been lucky enough to enjoy a few similar experiences like this 2.5 hour feast in Italy, that was with distant family who greeted me like a prodigal son. If you want to be fed to the gills with the most satisfying food imaginable, make a reservation now. Arrive hungry.

We had such a great evening at La Bodega. The Romeo wine dinner was firing on all cylinders, amazing food matched with delicious wines. We even had the luck of being joined by the winemaker who gave in depth descriptions of the wines accompanied by fascinating stories of the history of winemaking in Sonoma and Napa. The mushroom ravioli was the best I've ever tasted filled with morels and other mushrooms in an amazing creamy sauce with more mushrooms. The cannelloni was also a huge winner. The meal wrapped up with a wonder pot au crème and delicious flourless chocolate cake. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming making patrons feel more like family. We can't wait to come back for huge bowls of mushroom ravioli.

The Best Mushroom Ravioli I've Ever Had. To top it all off, the sommelier recommended a wine pairing that completely elevated the experience. he was so patient and I now know my favorite wine! 10/10.

Amazing menu and service! The flavors of the food was outstanding! The best lentil soup I've ever had! And the Mezze platter was delicious with the warm pitta! Ori made our experience incredible and curated our wine as we ate ! I highly recommend u come and try this restaurant!

Great food and many vegetarian choices. Wonderful service, unique, warm, inviting ambiance. Personable and knowledgeable sommelier.

This gourmet vegetarian restaurant is a hidden gem. My husband had the Lasagna Bolognese and LOVED it. I had the Red, White and Green Lasagna and also loved it. It was not the typical layered lasagna, but much better. For dessert we had the Amaretto Tiramisu, which was some of the BEST tiramisu we've ever had. This place is cozy and welcoming. The couple running it are so sweet. Ori took great care to get us the wine we most wanted. Meeke was so sweet, when we told her it was our anniversary, she went out back and picked us a beautiful little bouquet-how sweet is that? We can't wait to come back.

Love everything - the food, the ambience the hospitality. We will definitely be coming back to Los Angeles just to go to this restaurant.

Went with a bunch of friends. The food was exceptionally delicious. Taste bursting in your mouth. Wow! Excellent wine kept pouring to our glasses. with Meekk on the food and Ori on the wine they, were making this dinner unforgettable.

I can't say enough good things about Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega Kitchen. I came across there website by accident about two months ago when I was looking for vegan cuisine. Everything on their menu looked great so I made a note to look them up when I saved the money for a meal. I called on Thursday to ask about the stuffed cabbage and mentioned my mom used to make stuffed cabbage. Francesca was very kind and helpful and explained it wouldn't taste like mom's since it used Middle Eastern spices. I told her I love Middle Eastern spices since I used to live in LA and had access to so many different cuisines. I ordered my stuffed cabbage to pick up at 5:30 on Friday and the moment I stepped up Francesca said, "You're here for the cabbage, right?" I smiled and said, "Yes." I went in to wait since I was 10 minutes early and Francesca asked if I needed water or coffee while waiting. I said no and then a few minutes later a woman popped out of the kitchen and came over to say hi and give me hug and introduced herself as Meekk. Then she asked if I lived far away because I wanted the stuffed cabbage hot so I didn't have to mess with cooking. She didn't want it to get too cold. I told her I was only 10 minutes away and had a hot bag. She smiled and a couple of minutes later came out with my dinner. WOW! It was delicious! The flavors blended so well together and each bite was a bit of heaven. I am going to save up so I can try some of their other great dishes. Thank you Meekk and Francesca. (I hope the spelling is okay.)

Oh my goodness, what a gem of a place! So cozy and quaint! The wines were superb and the food was out of this world! I will decidedly be back! Outstanding all around! The service was impeccable!

Four of us went to La Bodega Restaurant last night and had a truly memorable experience. It began with a big hug at the door from the owner and the attention never ended. The wine samplings went on and on until each of us agreed that we got exactly what suited our individual palettes. The service could not have been friendlier and the wine steward was over the top friendly and comically communicative. The food was wonderful as well. Two of us were vegetarian/vegan and they were very happy with their selections as were the other two (occasional) meat eaters. The only downside was quickly forgotten. It was difficult to get through to the restaurant the week before since they only communicate by email and their responses were sporadic. We had to really be persistent to place our order in advance and get a few questions answered. However, all those hassles were quickly forgotten when we arrived. We will be back.

This is a great place to bring your vegan friend. Comfy home-like atmosphere, thoughtful service, excellent vegan dishes from around the world. They do appreciate reservations and ordering in advance from the online menu. It is really tucked away so if you don't know where you're going you will not find it, just FYI. Do it soon because I predict in another year you will not be able to get in, it's that good. I am not vegan and I was deeply impressed.

We have been at Sonoma Wine Shop - La Bodega couple of months ago for a special Brunch and yesterday for our Anniversary. Both time the welcoming, the food, the wine and the hospitality were AMAZING Such special people and food. For sure we will come again and again and recommend to All

My husband described coming here as what happens when your car breaks down in the country and you find a little farmhouse where they whip something delicious up for you as you wait. Got the visual? The owners are quick to tell you that this is NOT a "restaurant" and they jokingly will penalize you $5 if you say the word. You are truly coming into someone's home as they lovingly prepare something for you. If you decide on wine, they will work to find the perfect one for you based on your preferences. I chose a sparkling rosé that was delightful. Husband had a red after a few tries of different options. We ordered our meal in advance (by phone, day of) but nothing was rushed. In fact, we had initially ordered a lentil soup, but they recommended the minestrone instead (lovely fresh pesto on top, full of veggies). We loved the Mediterranean platter, especially the fresh pita. The arancini were excellent, paired with a bright tomato sauce. We both loved our entrees (vegan beef and lamb brochettes, morel mushroom pasta) though i had to add a bit of salt to the pasta. They surprised me with a birthday cake (vegan chocolate) that was absolutely sinful. I couldn't be happier choosing this spot for my special day, and hope to return soon!

This spot is AMAZING! The service was so great, I didn't make a reservation and they still helped me so much! The ambiance is out of this world and the food was to die for!! They helped me picked the best wine for me!

Eaten here multiple times during pandemic. couldn't wait to show it off to friends. However, a certain Host is not "diversity friendly". Upon arrival, my dinner guest was asked if she was with the other party in front of us. Why? We walked to door together, the party before us had already entered building . The host didn't seem to think mixed race friends dined together, judging by how regularly we were ignored. Was treated sub par throughout the meal. Seats near wall very uncomfortable and we had moved ourselves. Host didn't seem to notice or care. Not sure what's up with those pillows but uncomfortable. Host told other diners, (loudly so all could hear) "sorry you had to hear that",meaning me, after I complained I never got my glass of wine after asking for it multiple times. Host didn't seem interested in our table at all, but VERY interested in the other tables. Hmmmm. Very small portions, but food can be nice sometimes. Won't ever return.

Can't say enough about this restaurant! The food was so amazing it was definitely worth the drive. I could eat those arancinis every day, so amazing! We also had the minestrone, garlic roasted potatoes and the mushroom pasta. All vegan and all so delicious. Almost forgot... the fresh homemade challah bread. You must get this with whatever you order. Everyone working there was so kind and friendly! Will definitely be going back!!

Another wonderful meal: roasted artichoke hearts topped with sublime and copious ratatouille, exceptionally delicious and creamy wild mushroom pasta, and dessert of organic pear tartlets with a port reduction sauce. Service is ultra-friendly, the wine steward is entertaining and generous in his sample pours. The casual atmosphere and pleasant conversations with guests at adjacent tables is a delightful contrast to grossly overpriced tourist traps at the Barlow.

West county's finest Simply The best. Simply The best. Simply The best. West county's finest

Great time. Fantastic food and wine. Service was top of the list for us. Can't wait to go back.

Omg! We just had the best dinner date ever! So refreshing! The place is welcoming, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the wine is delicious and the menu is mindfully crafted! For the vegetarians and vegans out there, get ready to be blown away by fresh ingredientes and delicious recipes! The French lentil soup was the best soup I've ever had in my life! The lasagna bolognese omg!! The baguette! Don't even think twice! The whole ordering ahead was really cool too! Just come to n in and have an experience for yourself! Just wow!

The service at this wine shop and kitchen is absolutely TOP NOTCH. We visited with family members of all ages (baby to grandparent) and everyone was well taken care of. This is THE PLACE to visit in wine country if you want to enjoy your time, eat well (especially vegan dishes you've never tried) and have a place for the kids! Also, the wine tastings are amazing and can have you sample so many different types of wines and figure out what you like. Can always come to visit again!!

One of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. We've changed our diet to be more veggie forward and reducing gluten and dairy and this spot fits the bill. Really exquisite food. This visit does take planning as they do require reservations and you must place your dinner order a couple days in advance as well. This works fine for me as i usually research and already know what I'll be ordering when i go out. We had the artichokes and smashed potatoes as appetizers. Both delicious, took half the artichokes home as leftovers and wanted to take the rest of the sauce that accompanied the potatoes home too it was so delicious. My husband said his lasagna was the best he's ever had! Just a bonus that it was meatless. My vegan grain free mushroom penne was scrumptious. We had no more room but everything was so delicious we had to have dessert too! Cardamom cookies and berry turnovers. No regrets! Our server was very friendly, attentive and informative. She was very welcoming and guided us through our first visit and answered all our questions about the shop. We weren't drinking at the time so we didn't drink but they are primarily a wine shop/club, so they offer wine flights to pair with the meal. We are looking forward to trying that out next visit! Can't wait to return.

Love this place. Excellent wine tasting with the meal. We learned so much while enjoying gourmet vegetarian food. Made us feel like family.

This place is a unique gem. I made a last minute decision to stop here for an early dinner on a Monday night. Upon entering you're greeted with a rustic yet warm living room type vibe. Behind several boxes and scrambed bottles of wine a bar is present. The cozy dining room of only a handful of tables has a modest yet very inviting ambiance. Wine is everywhere. Bottles are literally scattered all over tables. It's a big part of the charm. At first it can be a little confusing but once you get an understanding of the service and style of the restaurant, it's very enjoyable. Being a wine shop and wine bar (dining room? not so much a bar) is first and foremost. They just also happen to have a very, very good vegetarian dinner menu. Service is professional in knowledge, casual and warm in delivery. They leave a refined pitcher of water at your table, wine bottles are often left on the table after pouring a taste so that you can review the labels. No frills, but a very pleasant experience. The food is wholesome and delicious. Seasonal, local produce is a driving force. Execution and flavors were excellent. I enjoyed the experience so much I signed up for the wine club. They have their own wine label and many of their red wines have 8-10+ years of age, which I really appreciated. Most of the other labels were local, small production and also quite good. Set aside any preconceived notion about a "typical" restaurant experience when visiting Sonoma Wine Shop and La Bodega Kitchen. Come in with an open mind and a desire to try many unique wines along great food. I'm looking forward to returning!

First time here! From the reception we received on the phone to the greeting from EVERYONE there it was warm and inviting. The food is out of this world. They have brought fine cooking and vegan cuisine together. The Shepherds Pie (Cottage Pie) was fantastic. It oozed with wine reduction and love! The Pear Tartlet was reminiscent of some very fine establishments I've visited. You could practically taste each ingredient. We will return soon and with frequency. One mustn't be Vegan nor Vegetarian to enjoy the food and savor the obvious intention and love in every bite!

Amazing food! Amazing wine! Amazing hosts! We will definitely be back. Don't miss out on the wild mushroom ravioli it is fantastic

This is an absolute Gem! The owner prefers reservations and to call ahead and order so the wait won't be to long, however we were just passing by and starting so luckily they gave us a table as long as we didn't mind the wait, the wait wasn't long at all, the chef came out and made sure we were taken care of and made sure to bring the soup first with pita for all 3 of us to share, this was very thoughtful and we appreciated it. This is Vegan,/ Vegetarian restaurant, they have an amazing selection of wines, I had a 4hr drive so couldn't partake in the wine tasting, but it was available. It's a nice quiet little hole in the wall that in my opinion deserves every star. The customer service was beyond friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes, definitely give this place a try!

Food, service and ambiance. Odd. Very odd. Preordered food but food not at all special. Wine choices just bad.

Every dish was fabulous! Service was attentive and casual friendly. Ambiance was great for us - hubby's t-shirt and jeans were fine.

This was the first time we have dined here since COVID, and we were delighted to learn that it is now a vegetarian/vegan kitchen. Without a doubt, this is the best vegetarian food in Sebastopol. The owner, Meek, is as delightful as ever and Orrie was so much fun and made our evening most memorable. The ambiance is warm, inviting and comfortable. It represents a spectacular transition from meat based food to vegetarian/vegan. We will eat here often and tell all of our friends about this gem. We used to be members of the wine club, but since we no longer drink alcohol, that membership is no longer needed....but believe me, it is about more than just wine.

Wonderful little gem of a "not-restaurant" in Sebastopol. The food was all fantastic and the service was so friendly. We were a huge fan of the cheese plate, and it was clear that they put a lot of thought into curating the perfect blend of local cheeses to feature. We struggle to find tasty meals like this as vegetarians, and we were frankly impressed by all of the dishes. We'll definitely return next time we're in the area! My clumsy self forgot my headphones there, and the owner promptly shipped them back to me all the way in the South Bay. Thank you so much for your kindness!!

We can't begin to thank meekk and her team enough for making our wedding day an absolute dream come true. Our guests could not stop raving about the food and wine, and how warm and friendly the La Bodega Kitchen staff were. They truly went above and beyond for us in every way imaginable. Out of all the decisions that went into planning our wedding, serving meek's food on our wedding night was hands-down one of the best choices we made!

I'm not sure if I've taken the time to review La Bodega before, which is a huge oversight because it is without a doubt the best food in the North Bay! Recently transitioned to a vegetarian & vegan menu, do not let that dissuade you from coming here. The food is incredible, everything house made from the finest local ingredients. Their takeout service during COVID lockdown saved me x Now back to some semblance of normality, La Bodega never puts a food wrong; from the amazing warm welcome owner Meekk provides to the superb wine tasting offered by sommelier Ori, to the fabulous food crafted by Rick Vargas, you are assured a perfect meal that combines a 4star food & wine experience of the top Bay Area restaurants with the loveliest meal you can imagine with your family (if lucky enough to be headed by a great cook!). I can't recommend La Bodega highly enough, never come away without a huge smile on my face feeling like I've been pampered and hugged. Thank you Meekk, Ori, Brian, Fran, Elise, and Chef Rick! That corn & chili soup was stunning, as was everything we have been served the last ten years since moving to the North Bay xoxo

I'm going to jump on the bandwagon here- I'm so happy to see all the glowing reviews because it's a family favorite. Meekk is a brilliant, hilarious, and soulful human being who has brought a true culinary gem to Sebastopol. No exaggeration- I literally tear up at the love she and her team put into their food, their love of wine, and the community. When you meet them, you will see what I mean. I've been here both for family gatherings for brunch and again last week for a dinner date with my husband. The staff provides a warm and personable level of service across the board. The dining environment was a beautiful date for me, my husband, and my baby. The baby was welcomed even though we were in a fine dining restaurant. (We brought a device to keep him from ruining the night for other guests. I would recommend doing the same for dinner since many people are enjoying a peaceful night out.) Enjoy a beautiful outdoor setting on a protected patio with heaters that really work- you could even eat here happily in the rain. My mom and I are always cold, and we were both perfectly comfortable on the patio when we came here for a family gathering (which I highly recommend for a family-friendly brunch!) The level of Covid safety is vigilant. This is the first restaurant my parents visited after coming out from hiding from the pandemic long after everyone else, and for my mom who has autoimmune issues, this was a big deal. Not only is the environment safe, but the restaurant goes to great lengths to provide fantastic food that holds up for pick-up. If you are vegetarian or vegan and have not been here, where have you been? You belong HERE! I have eaten plant-based food all up and down the west coast, and I have had nothing like it. If you are not vegetarian or vegan, I guarantee your palate will be satiated. We enjoyed the Vegetarian Meza Plate, which was to die for. Next time we will try the vegan version because how often do you find vegan labneh!? My husband who is a food snob always judges a restaurant by its bread. First of all, you had us at house-made pita! My Israeli BFF is always on the lookout for decent hummus and fresh pita, and it's hard to come by even in SF. The pita is soft and moist yet just crispy enough with a delicious seasoning on top. (My baby who also knows good food wouldn't keep his hands off it.) The hummus, roasted pepper matbucha, house-made labneh, and olives were served in little magical jars, and just wait until you try the eggplant cured in pomegranate molasses. Oh. My. God. The Gravenstein Apple and Belgian Endive Salad with blue cheese may sound cliche, but theirs is one of my favorite salads I've ever had. The endives are sliced in matchsticks which gives it this perfect little crunch. It's just one of those salads that hits the right textures and tastes perfectly. My husband thought the salad was a little under-dressed, but I did not. We also enjoyed two kinds of fresh ravioli. The first was filled with spinach I believe? I can't find it on the menu, but it was served with bright and velvety marinara sauce with just a little texture. While my husband judges restaurants by their bread, I judge by the red sauce and I wholeheartedly approve. But the real stunner was the ravioli with mushrooms in a heavy cream sauce- it was absolutely divine and again, my snobby husband was taken away. If you like cream sauce and mushrooms, you'll definitely want to check it out. I am not much of a fake-meat gal, but we wanted to branch out. We had faux lamb brochettes, which blew me away. I expected some kind of seitan-like dish, but it's made with mushrooms and spices, which gives it the most divine texture and fragrant flavor. I didn't think the rice and lentils on the side were anything spectacular until I mixed them with the tangy chimichurri sauce. It's a little spicy, so beware of that if you don't go for the hot. We requested wine pairing, which I honestly don't remember exactly what they were but we loved it. We love wine but are not necessarily connaisseurs or club member types; however, they are primarily a wine club that happens to serve delicious food. If you like wine, I would definitely recommend looking into it because they seem to know what they're doing. I know, I'm going on and on- but after all that deliciousness, we had a tray of desserts that once again blew away my chocolaholic husband. The chocolate trio has a mini pot de creme with espresso which I can still taste, as well as two other desserts- some kind of chocolate nut ganache which she described as an "adult snickers bar," and a port cake which was yummy but my least favorite. Finally, the light, creamy and boozy tiramisu- they nailed it. Even though we brought the baby, this was the first "date" we went on in ages and I'm so glad we went here. My heart is warm from the whole experience and we felt blessed.

La Bodega Kitchen is all about the wonderful details. Reservations are recommended they have a system where it's preferred to order the courses the day before. We enjoyed the baked rigatoni, fettuccine with marinara, rigatoni with pesto. For appetizers we had the mezza plate and artichoke hearts. Topping off the evening was a delicious tiramisu. The service was so attentive and we loved it. We would definitely be back:)