Valette

What an incredible and unforgettable dining experience! The food was so thoughtfully curated with every flavor and texture perfectly balanced. Portion sizes were generous. The service was impeccable and we felt so well taken care of the entire evening. These brothers are executing on their restaurant mission so well and the chefs are delivering - this was the best showcase of the bounty of the region we’ve experienced in the area so far! Cannot recommend highly enough and we can’t wait to come back.

Amazing experience. We indulged in their chefs tasting menu, and we’re now proud members of the clean plate club. After each course we thought it couldn’t get better, but it did! Such elevated flavors and an overall well done experience, definitely recommend

If i could give 10 stars i would. Based on service alone… Add in the flavor and thought of all the dishes served i would need to give this establishment a 50/10. One of the best meals i have had in years. If you are thinking about going to Valette stop thinking, and just go.

This is a gem in Healdsburg. Valette is beyond consistent in quality. Everything here is delicious and full of taste. Amazing atmosphere, top notch food and service. Add this to your lists of places to eat!

Another enjoyable dinner in healdsburg that I recommend due to the chef inspired plates and hard working staff. My wife loved the steak and bone marrow while my fish tasted great.

Absolutely amazing experience on a late friday night for our engagement and birthday dinner. The duck confit was mind blowing, the umami going on in this dish blew my damn mind. Halibut was seared to 100% perfection moist, flakey, seasoned well. All the plates resembled a beautiful hike along the north coast, a snippet out of the amazing enviroment we call home. Well done chef's, ya'll are doing amazing work back there! 🤌

Valette – A Stellar Culinary Masterpiece in Healdsburg. Nestled in the heart of Healdsburg just a block off the plaza, Valette is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why dining out is an experience, not just a meal. The Day Boat Scallops en Croûte is an absolute showstopper—encased in a delicate, golden pastry, it arrives at the table with a dramatic tableside pour of velvety sauce. The result? A perfect balance of buttery richness and ocean-fresh sweetness. Another amazing is the Sashimi Grade Hawaiian Ahi Poke Style. This is not your ordinary poki as it is made with 24 Month Barrel Aged Soy. The level of freshness of the fish truly comes through as the flavors blend perfectly with the crisp avocado. It is a fine line when adding a flash fried avocado to a dish that’s usually served cold. Vallete executes it perfectly! For the main course, the Dry-Aged Duck is a must-try. Crispy skin, succulent meat, and a medley of locally sourced seasonal veggies. Dessert is not an afterthought here. Strongly Suggest even if we do not have room at the end we always order the ItsNotA ‘Snickers Bar’ Deux. Service is impeccable—attentive without being intrusive, and the staff exudes genuine passion for the food and wine they serve. We love the whole team but especially Aaron-Jake-Sean-Isaac are amazing!

I highly recommend trying something new and going with the Chefs tasting menu. 🤤 I’m not usually an adventurous eater, but because it was my birthday I went for it. I do not eat or enjoy Seafood, but the poke was like velvet in my mouth and I would certainly eat it again… from here at least. Service was impeccable and while the restaurant was completely packed, it wasn’t chaotic.

Fabulous food and wonderful, attentive service. They have a "Trust Me" tasting menu, which is $20 per course, a minimum of 5 courses. The table has to order it, which my husband and I did. We ended up with 10 different bites (5 courses X 2) and the "trust me" is spot on. The food was outstanding. We were able to try most if not all of the items we were thinking of ordering. The soup has a lot of depth. The salad is refreshing and light and tangy. The beef was tender and the duck was cooked perfectly. The desserts are rich - the homemade snickers is to die for and the brioche bread pudding is decadent. The beef tartare is spectacular and the ahi taco so, so tasty. There was also a scallop souffle (but they don't call it a souffle) and a salmon dish. From the order my memory recalled these dishes, it's probably in order of favorite/most memorable. The service is spot on and the timing of the dishes as well. Would highly recommend this place if you are in town!

We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday. The food was great, no complaints there. But the service was disappointing and dampened our celebratory mood a bit. At check-in, the hostess immediately noted that we were celebrating a birthday and started flipping through a small stack of cards (I assume for birthday celebrants), but couldn't find one for us. It was awkward watching her search only to come up empty handed, but hey, at least the menus she gave us had a generic "Happy Birthday" at the top! Right after we ordered, a couple was seated next to us and their server (different person) asked if it was their first time to the restaurant (it was ours, too). The couple said yes and their server immediately went and brought them complimentary welcome champagne. It was a little disappointing that we didn't get the same warm welcome when it was our first time AND we chose this restaurant to celebrate a special occasion. Adding insult to injury, the server for the table next to us started reciting the day's specials -- something our server never bothered to share with us before we ordered! Turns out they had pan seared foie gras on the specials, which is one of my favorite foods in the world and something they do not list on the menu (due to CA regulations)! We then had to flag down our server to see if we could hear the specials and add the foie to our order. Instead of apologizing, she made up a weird excuse that she didn't tell us the specials because they can pop up throughout the night depending on if they run out of other things on the menu. I honestly didn't believe her and, based on other reviews, it looks like foie is regularly an off-menu special. Fortunately, all the food was excellent. We ordered the scallops (amazing and a must try), ahi poke (also excellent, not your typical poke), pork loin, and the last-minute foie gras (so glad we overheard the specials). We ultimately didn't order dessert, but I've read on other reviews that people celebrating birthdays have gotten complimentary birthday desserts and I saw other tables get dishes with birthday candles. We weren't offered anything, so again, disappointing. Still, given that I was happy with all our dishes, I'm giving them 4 stars.

I want you to know this is a good restaurant...their attention to detail, their quality of food and preparations, and generally their service is top notch. My only real issue was the speed of the service...way too fast. With that said, let me tell you more. The night we were at Valette, it appeared that Dustin Valette was running the kitchen. Our table of 6 was next to the kitchen and we could hear Dustin running the kitchen. We were extremely impressed with how positive and efficient Dustin ran the kitchen. It was artistry. Service: bottom line, our waiter was too frenetic (unfortunately forgot his name). Harry, their GM, was able to shore him up and add professionalism and humor to our service, thank goodness. In fact, we had a person with our party that had a shell fish allergy that couldn't enjoy Valette's famous Scallop en Croate(sp?) dish. We ordered 3 of this amazing appetizer for the 6 of us to share. However, we forgot she had a shell fish allergy. Harry overheard our mistake, and took it upon himself to have the kitchen prepare a small charcuterie plate for the guest with the allergy. This is what great restaurants do. So why only 4stars? Our frenetic main waiter never calmed down. This is probably a training issue since he clearly was highly experienced. However, this waiter could never work in a fine dining restaurant because of his frantic service style. It was very off putting. Food? The food was amazing. Our table ordered the trout, the duck, the pork chop, and the New York strip. Our party of six loved every entree. Value? Heck yeah! The quality of food, paired with the preparation, was first rate, yet priced very reasonably. If I lived near Healdsburg, Valette would be my 'go to' restaurant. The vibe, the leadership and the kitchen are pretty darn good. Area residents should be extremely happy to have this restaurant in their community. If you're in the area, make a point to have dinner at Valette.

It has been awhile since I have opted for a tasting menu, but what sold me on "Chef Valette trust me" 5 course tasting menu is we both get completely different tasting menus. This means trying 10 different dishes for $100pp with an option of additional course(s) for an extra $20pp per additional course. Honestly, we were stuffed after our 5 courses each that additional courses weren't necessary. Both of our courses in each category are served at the same time and are shareable portions vs. just a taste. We started with 2 raws (poke and beef tartare), followed by 2 hots (carrot soup and pasta with ragu), then 2 seafoods (scallop en croute and steelhead trout), 2 meats (duck breast and prime NY strip steak) and ending with 2 desserts (bread butter and jam and itsnota "snickersbar deux) over 2 glorious hours. Other than the seafood course where I savored every bite of my favorite, the scallop en croute, which for once I wasn't sorry he was shellfish intolerant. the rest was perfect for sharing. To be fair, except for one bite, I did let him have his fave, the steelhead trout. It was paced perfectly so you don't feel rushed allowing you to digest so you can fully enjoy each course. The tasting menu is great especially for first timers but if you're a local who can come more often, it is a great way to see what you would want full portions of in your subsequent visits.

Dining at Valette is an experience you will want to have at least once where you get to dine on entrees from chefs at the top of their game. Every course was flawless. In one of the Yelp reviews we read that we must try their bread. So glad we took that advice as it was amazing and I could have filled up on that alone. We ordered the Sashimi Grafe Hawaiian Ahi Poke Style. It was fresh and the crispy nori was a great compliment. I ordered the Liberty Farms Duck Breast. It was delightful. Cooked perfectly on a bed of brown rice and shiitake mushrooms, it was perfection. My husband ordered the Prime New York Strip Loin. He wasn't sure about the bone marrow but loved it after he tried it. The chimichurri sauce paired well with beef. New York Strip can be tricky sometimes as it can be tough due to it being a leaner cut but Valette prepared it well. Valette also made a fabulous citrus mocktail for me. Can't tell you what it was called as it was bartender's choice. He didn't disappoint! Valette is a bit more on the expensive side but worth it. I highly recommend it for special occasions or just because you want a delightful and memorable dining experience.

The ambiance in here is quite relaxing and warm. It's a good date night spot but also with friends and I saw a party of 6. Bf and I had a reservation for 5:45pm on a Sunday and when we came in, the place was already half full. We started off dinner with bread and butter which was really good. I'm not usually a bread and butter girl but I had to stop myself from eating more than 2 because I needed to save room for actual dinner. We decided on the ahi poke and day boat scallops as appetizers which were both delicious. Love the textures and the creativity of each of them. The day boat scallop is actually an experience, and the waiter comes by to serve and explain it to you. You have to order it to see what I mean! For entrees, I got the special of the day which was lobster ravioli and bf got the NY strip loin. Presentation was beautiful. Bf said his steak was cooked perfectly the way he requested and I enjoyed my dish. We were too full for dessert but the options sounded so enticing. Maybe next time. They have an extensive list of wines that I would also want to try next time as well. What a lovely dinner and I'd definitely recommend Valette. It's on the pricier end but I think it's worth it!

Great food Local atmosphere Good drinks Even a visit from Mr Valette himself We enjoyed the poke, salad and some drinks - perfect end to a day visiting 11 wineries on the wine road! Sat at the bar

Stormy, rainy night in December and we had a reservation for the outdoor patio. We arrived and were seated immediately. The patio is a solid covered structure with these pulled down canvas sides and lots of heaters. While we were seated outside it was as comfortable as being inside. I started with an aviation drink the table ordered a bottle of Rafanelli Zin. We decided on the charcuterie board to start. When we placed the order, I panicked and tried to order the day boat scallops en croute. The server suggested we order two orders so everyone at the table could have a scallop. I really wanted to try this dish. The charcuterie boards was Loma, salami, several types of cheeses, pickled cauliflower and carrots. Served with some dollops of mustard focaccia bread and pickles. It was enough food for 4 of us. Next came the scallops. It was a pastry shell top with 2 scallops in a cream sauce with leeks and topped with a caviar beurré blanc sauce. The dish is served table side, they put half the pastry top down with a scallop, leeks, and sauce, topped with the sauce. This dish is rich and decadent. Entrees my parents both had the pork chop. A double cut pork chop topped with a mustard sauce. The pork chop was beyond juicy. Maybe they brined it and sous vide it I'm not sure but that was the juiciest pork chop any of us have ever had. My son had the trout and he loved it. I had the duck breast. It was cooked well and the sherry gastrigue was the perfect accompaniment to the dish. It was a great meal and service was impeccable. The scallops were the tables favorite dish.

What a truly elevated and special dinner. We sat at the bar and it was just as cozy as sitting at a table. One of the staff overheard it was my birthday and came out with menus that had my name and happy birthday on them, which was very nice. Everything we ordered was amazing but the standouts for me were the scallops, foie gras (not on the menu you have to ask), and the bread and butter dessert. Adrian was the bartender helping us. He went above and beyond to make sure our night was special. Looking forward to coming back!

Dining at Valette for my birthday was an extra special experience. I desired duck and this did not disappoint! It was cooked to perfecction! My husband's NY Loin with chimicurri was savory and mouth watering. The cocktails were very very well mixed and complimented our meals. We had Manhattans and Vieux Carre.

Absolutely wonderful tasting experience at Valette in Healdsburg, that was even better than my tasting experience at their nearby sister restaurant, The Matheson. Valette stands out as a great spot for a special occasion meal. We each ordered the 5 plate tasting, and the way they do the tasting menu for couples is ingenious: each individual gets a different dish, which allows you to taste a total of 10 dishes, assuming your partner is willing to share their bites with you. Highlights include: day boat scallop encroute, carrot soup with candied fennel and whipped creme fraiche, their New York steak, a pasta that came with our tasting (but not on the main menu) and their desserts, particularly the bread, butter and jam. We loved the ten varied plate tasting for couples, and wondered why all restaurants don't do this. Everything we had was delicious perfectly prepared, service was relaxed and still attentive, timing was near perfect and they even printed our name on the menu for our special event. Impressed. Such a nice spot!

The chef here is so nice. He has a true love and passion for food and it definitely shows in presentation and flavors of his dishes. The restaurant is super clean and inviting. Menu is not too overwhelming, I hate when there's so much to choose from because that's when you know that the food isn't completely fresh. It's a bit pricey but so worth the wonderful experience. Afterward you can burn off some calories walking around healdsburg green

From the moment we were greeted by Lily to the friendly staff, it started the evening with good experiences. Thanks to Brian from Crux winery for the recommendation, the chef tasting menu is the way to go! Two of us had mostly different dishes so we got to try more varieties. Very reasonably priced. We saw many brought their own wines, great idea since the corkage is not too high. Nice ambiance, overall a nice evening with good food.

Delicious food! Everything is cooked to perfection, whether the New York steak or the trout. Ahi tuna was incredibly fresh and that seaweed chip was delicious. Even their fresh baked bread and butter are to die for! Their homemade snickers bar is so delicious. Layers of chocolate, peanut, and caramel - yum! Great wine list, fantastic service, fresh ingredients, and flavorful sauce pairings make Valette my new favorite. Just be aware that the restaurant is fairly small and the tables are close together. Make reservations and know that it does get very loud inside. All noise echoes across the walls so it's hard to hear others talk.

How do I give them 6 STARS?!! I'm sad to see some others did not have the Fantastic experience that we did. We were celebrating our anniversary, and Bob Valette (the owner) swung by to chat for a few minutes. He's a real treat. Protect Bob at all costs. He even wrote us a personal card saying Happy Anniversary. So Sweet! We had a 7:15pm reservation on a Friday night. Clearly, we lucked out on this as this place is Hopping on the weekends. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. They even hung my jacket and scarf for me behind the host stand along with other so that it didn't have to lay on a chair next to me as we ate. Alfredo was our main guy, but he had several helpers running food out and making sure our water glasses were always attended to. Starters: Fava Green Pesto and Burrata - they were accommodating and split this between the 2 of us. Really didn't have to, but it made for a very nice presentation for both of us. The burrata as you'd expect was 'melt in your mouth' creamy. The speck ham was AMAZING. I kinda just want a plate of that. Day Boat Scallops en Croute - we seriously had no idea that this would be the Show Stopper for us. Alfredo made it sound tasty, but we had no idea how Fantastic the presentation would be nor how very decadent it is. The Caviar Champagne Beurre Blanc is the definition of Sinful. WOW! Wear the stretchy pants because they do not skimp on butter, and this is rich and savory all at once that I almost licked the plate. I did scrape it as much as possible with my fork and knife to get all the goodness into my mouth. The scallops are succulent, juicy and meaty and do a good job of being the vehicle for all that yummy-licious sauce. For our mains, we had the Duck Breast, Lassen Steelhead and a side of veggies. The duck was hearty and served on a bed of farro with a cherry sauce. The steelhead was moist and flaky but more of a salmon type of fish so was medium bodied in texture and was served with a few potatoes and endives. Both were excellent and paired nicely with the Hawley Pinot Noir we brought with us. We were perfectly satisfied so that we did not order dessert. I did venture a look at the dessert menu and wish I was not so full. Alas, next time. Valette offers a "trust me"... aka Chef's tasting menu that is 5 courses minimum and starts at $100. I don't know how I would last since I was full with sharing 2 appetizers and enjoying my 1 main dish. I think the 5 courses might be too much for me. Of course, if you are hungry, this might be the best way to try Everything the chef has to offer that night. Note: Corkage fee is $25/bottle (750ml). Max 2 bottles. Our bill (we brought our own wine, had a bottle of sparkling water and an additional glass of wine) = $191 before tax/tip. Tip: If you know you're going to be in Healdsburg, try to make a reservation a couple weeks in advance as this place is always busy.

Valette was AMAZING. Best steak I have ever had in Sonoma County. The owner, Dustin is so nice; he came by and greeted our table and talked. I noticed other tables got welcome champagne- we did not. Our servers were not friendly AT ALL and seemed to be rushing us out of there the whole time. Maybe because we were not ordering the high end stuff. But still over $300 for 3 people is reasonable. All in all, this place gets 5 stars BECAUSE of the food and owner, but next time I will get the wine flight and 5 course meal to get the "attention" deserved. This place needs to work on their wait staff- they seemed unhappy.... For a place this nice we expect 5 star service. We were there 5/17, party of 3 at 5:15.

What an experience! We were out exploring Healdsburg for the day and asked someone which restaurant they recommended in the area. No hesitation; they said Valette, and off we went. We were fortunate to be seated promptly, as they had space for us at the bar on this very busy Saturday evening. This space is truly stunning and welcoming, with ample indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant buzzed with lively energy, creating a vibrant atmosphere that was contagious. We ordered the Fava Green Pesto & Burrata, Scallops en Croute, and Liberty Duck Breast, awarding each dish a perfect 5/5. The real standout to me was the Scallops en Croute with Jack Herron's Wild Fennel Pollen, White Sturgeon Caviar, and a Champagne Beurre Blanc nestled inside a puff pastry topped with squid ink. A very popular dish. Their menu is fun, captivating, and meticulously designed. We were also celebrating my birthday week, and the servers were kind enough to bring me a slice of cake with a candle and a signature Valette birthday card--a thoughtful touch. The service was unmatched, truly setting a standard. I can feel and taste how passionate the Valette team is about excelling in their craft. I look forward to many more experiences with them.

Having been married over 50 years my wife and I have a half-century tradition of going out to "the best restaurant we've eaten at in the past year" on our anniversary. Since we eat out a lot that can be a difficult decision, but later this month, we'll spend our 2nd straight anniversary at Valette, and we can't wait!

My better half and I have eaten at Valette in the past, and we'd undoubtedly dine here more often if seatings were easier to access much of the year. It's a popular place, the "trust the chef"'s tasting menu (up from $18 to now $20/course minimum 5 courses - so $100/per) is a decent deal - so we get it. We dined here Saturday night and scored an early indoor seating for two. Corkage is a fair $25/bottle and waved if you buy one off their own wine list - which is very fair. Dinner was excellent and service as usual was prompt and friendly. My wife and I got 5 different courses so it becomes a 10 course tasting menu for both of us - which is clever and given the area reasonably cost effective. Highlights of the meal included the beef tartar, the steak with these decadent mash potatoes, the tuna poke, the scallop in the puff pastry with squid black ink glaze (would have liked two scallops in that dish however), and the duck breast. Solid protein preps ! A swell restaurant meal (again) and we will undoubtedly return ! Very friendly service (one of the owners Dad stopped by again to chat) and he was warm and actually nice to speak with as well. Great family run establishment. I love the "off season" time in our area for exactly these reasons. Kudos for also providing proper glassware for our bottle of wine (an Oregon Pinot - a change from our usual preference of local cabs) - which is not always a given, sadly. Highly enjoyable meal and we will return again and again ! Recommended.

Food was great, service was excellent and location was just perfect. Also, the restaurant has its own wine after the restaurants name, it is really good, definitely have a glass of their wine with your meal. Street parking only.

An absolute top tier experience! We dined here for the first time to celebrate my wife's birthday. We were greeted with a personalized menu wishing my wife a happy birthday, complementary sparkling wine, and a thoughtful birthday card. The owner also stopped by and introduced himself, and spent some time warmly chatting with us. Just wonderful. Our very knowledgeable and friendly server suggested the five-course tasting menu, and we decided on that (although we declined on the offered wine pairings, having come from an extended tasting earlier that afternoon). Every course was delightful. Presentation of each was aesthetically beautiful and unique, and each course offered unique tastes and combinations of elements. By the last course we were absolutely stuffed to the gills. Not only did the entire experience exceed our expectations, we both felt Valette needs to become a regular staple of our Healdsburg return visits. This has not always been true of Healdsburg vendors, shops, and destinations. Some of the more "tourist-forward" kinds of businesses have been, well, disappointing in prior trips up here. Not so with Valette. We will definitely be back, as Valette has left up to the top of our Healdsburg short list.

This is our second visit and it was exactly as I remembered it. The food is truly outstanding. We were lucky enough to snag a couple of barstools right when it opened at 5:30. Watching the staff juggle their duties making drinks and serving food is really a work of art. There is seating outside as well as inside, and always a buzz in the restaurant. I think it is truly one of those places that you have to return to every time you come to Healdsburg .

This has easily become a new favorite place to dine! Everything was perfect from the food to the service. The staff is so welcoming and knowledgeable on the dishes and drinks. They were also sweet enough to acknowledge our anniversary and gave us some sweet treats! It was our first time dining here and we look forward to returning soon!

Amazing food prepared very professionally. The drinks were creative and very good. Service was incredible, cool ambience.

Oct 2023 Seasonal menu which is nice per change. Friends have mentioned that the set menu is better to check out. In this case we got our own dishes. Service was helpful with any questions. Check ins and water refills infrequent. We were seated outside through the inside seemed quite loud with a celebration of sorts. I had ordered the yellow squash and saffron soup, estate heirloom tomatoes and burrata, and rounded estate zucchini to try each of the veggie dishes. Compatriots ordered the crispy skin black cod, and the new york strip loin. While presentation was nice for a lot of the dishes, none of the flavors really wowed me. I did like the freshness of the ingredients though. The soup was simple and good, but didn't seem much different from a nice squash puree. The burrata light and more toast to the bread would've been nice. The rounded estate zucchini did have a nice crust to it but the sauce much too little, and a lack of salt otherwise. The steak was cooked to temperature and the sauce complimented well at least. Compatriot wasn't a fan of the fish with texture not there, and crispy skin not there. Maybe just too high of expectations, but might consider the dinner set based on friends recommendation to get a better range of different dishes if ever by again. Just missed some marks really for us based on what we had.

Wow wow wow! This is hands down one of the nicest restaurants in Napa. We celebrated a birthday in this beautiful rustic family owned restaurant and couldn't have been happier with the service and food. The owner even came by our table to say happy birthday. Food is exquisite - must get the scallop pastry for the table, the garden salad was very special and not my typical thing, steak delicious and the pork chop a good contender to mustards grill which is my favorite. Snicker pie for dessert a must! Loved the fresh roles out of the oven and as many as you'd like. We had a wonderful celebration and won't be able to eat for a while we're still stuffed by the generous portions.

Valette Restaurant is located in the downtown Healdsburg area and has both indoor and outdoor seating. I love the ambiance of this place and the service is always excellent! We have been here several times since the food is amazing! The staff are friendly and it's always a great experience dining here. The food is absolutely delicious! I ordered the Pan Seared Lassen Steel Head and my husband got the Smoked Prime New York Steak. We shared a Sonoma County Citrus Salad that was also amazing! The wine list has amazing options and I love that they have wines from local wineries.

Vallette has been our special place for important dates such as Valentine's, birthdays Anniversary. Not only is the food and atmosphere fantastic, but so is the staff. This evening my husband arranged a reservation to celebrate my birthday. Harry the manager and Shaun the assistant manager made our evening very special. Thank you for the special treatment. This is the reason we keep coming back. Ron&eileen Riggan

Do the right thing and get the wine pairing. Every dish was perfectly paired with the perfect glass of wine with generous pours.

Delicious food and stellar local service people who added to the experience exponentially. We live three blocks north- not sure why we took so long.

A great fine dining experience at a reasonable price! The set menu is $20/per course with a minimum of 5 courses (not sure what the maximum is lol). I had the vegetarian set menu which included a gem lettuce salad appetizer, cold honeydew soup, veggie take on carbonara, mushroom risotto, and a snickers bar-esque cake as dessert. I really enjoyed every course, especially their modified carbonara which used tomato vinaigrette to add some tangy-ness to the creamy flavor of the pasta. For drinks try the "follow your passion" if you like sweet fruity drinks, though it might be too sweet for some (almost tastes like juice, but in a good way). The pacing is perfect - once you finish your dish the next one arrives shortly after. Excellent service as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and the owner even came by personally to wish everyone celebrating a special occasion.

Unbelievable.....first time here and wow. 5/5 any day. 6/5 if I could. Can't wait to try the entire menu. An absolute GEM. Dukes bar then Valette - you are in for a treat. Fast forward 4 more times here and it's an absolute must. In my opinion possibly best restaurant in Sonoma county

We recently celebrated my mom's 90th birthday here and had a wonderful meal! Everything was topnotch, from the warm greeting we received by everyone upon arrival, to the personalized menu with birthday greeting, to the birthday card my mom was presented with her complimentary (fantastic!) snicker bar dessert, our terrific table, and the food... omg the food! Two of us had the porkchops. They were cooked to perfection with a lovely glaze and accompaniments. My sister had the steak and was very happy! We ordered the chocolate dessert and shared the extra one they brought for mom. It was a very special evening due in large part to the restaurant going out of their way to ensure we were happy. Oh and our server was attentive and wonderful!

The food was good: excellent presentation and well made, though, the service was just okay. My main issue was that the wine list was provided to our table on a hard to navigate app on a dirty iPad which is just sort of classless. I've seen this at other restaurants (usually chain restaurants in cities I don't want to be in while traveling for work) so I was disappointed to see this at Valette. The server didn't seem to know much about the wine (or had poor ability to communicate about the wine) and our drinks came out after we almost finished our first course. I am not dying to return. Four stars for the food. Also interesting that a review below mentions the birthday treatment which sounds lovely. It was my birthday - and they did nothing to acknowledge it.

We were in Healdsburg for a short 2 day visit as it's been years since we've been back. This was our fav restaurant of the 2 places we dined for dinner over 2 days and was our favorite. I would have been happy eating here both nights. The place is casual and staff is friendly but restraint. We started with their rolls which were very good. Hubby really liked his duck which was tasty and very tender compared to the duck I had the night before elsewhere. My black cod was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce with it was wonderful. We ended with a pavlova which I don't usually order but it was good. Hubby liked his panna cotta and like it too. Plan to be back here for dinner again when we return to Healdsb

A perfect dining experience! Started with Champagne at the bar before being seated. Once seated, enjoyed of the best foie gras appetizers I've ever had (special for the day). We had entrees of steelhead and pork chop. Just excellent on every level. Service was relaxed but spot on. The GM was very personable and came by to make sure everything was to our liking. IT WAS!!

My five star review has one caveat. If the sun is out and it's 79 degrees or higher reserve and inside table. We sat at the bar rather than the outside. It was quite comfortable and Adrian our server was delightful, competent with a great attitude. Behind the bar there is a wine wall with top quality wines for every taste and pairing requirement. I recognized most but we had brought our own. In the future I would gladly select from the wall. The space itself is modern, rich and top notch. The service was beyond expectations. I've eaten at several Healdsburg restaurants one Michelin starred and none met the bar set by Valette. We ordered the "Cheff's Choice" with six courses and after each course the entire place setting was removed and a new one placed before us. Each dish presenter was a work of art. Two of us shared the six courses which allowed us to throughly enjoy and savor the complexity of each dish. With every course came an explanation of the ingredients with an opportunity to share our thoughts with Adrian post entré. At the risk of boring you I want to share our choices and pictures to prepare you for your future dinning pleasure. We started with Sashimi grade Hawaiian Ahi poke. Notable was Komi emulation and lightly grilled avacado, wow! Second was the Heirloom tomatoes and Burrata. Notable the home made focaccia and smoked tomato jam, delicious. Third Kobe beef tartar with Aussie Perigold Truffles and green pepper corns, unforgettable. Fourth Alaskan Halibut and Manila Clams. The picture shows it all, wonderful. Fifth came the Prime New York Strip Loin topped with chimichurri perfectly done full of flavor. And finally a fantastically flavorful rich yet light dessert accompanied by a capuchino, I know, never in the PM but this is Healdsburg not France! I hope this review isn't over the top because if you haven't tried Valette you're really missing a treat!

The GOOD: beautiful ambiance and the pot de crème dessert was quite yummy. So was the tomato/burrata appetizer. The NOT-SO-GOOD: the dinner rolls were cold in the center. I ordered the Sonoma Salad, which unfortunately never came. The halibut entree was cooked well but I found it bland. It was served on a bed of corn kernels which I also found bland. The service was ok. The owner came and gave us a personal greeting. He was really nice but I was just ready to go.

What can I say? We were treated like royalty. At 3x the price, it would have been worth it! Tonight we basically came in to see if we could buy a bottle of their Oakville cab, which recently earned a 100pt rating, and we ended up staying for a dinner and then some... what a treat! I'm floating on a cloud. It's very cute and intimate inside, but we always prefer a bar, so we sat at the bar, which put us right next to the kitchen, which we enjoyed. The hosts, the wine guru Makenzie the bartender, the manager, even the gal buffing the wine glasses, all went out of their way to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. This goes without saying that the food was outstanding.

Just amazing, incredible, and utterly divine. We did the "trust me" course (5 dishes of chef's choice). An incredible palette pleasing experience that exceeded all expectations! Thoughtfully planned classic dishes with a fresh and modern take. Be prepared for a long meal (2.5 hours). This is a truly a culinary treat that words cannot do justice to. Better than some Michelin rated restaurants!

We visited with another couple, and decided to do the "Trust Me" tasting menu. It's $20 a course, with a minimum of 5 courses. But, unlike other tasting menus, they brought each of in the couple different courses! So we got to taste SO many of the delicious dishes. It was fantastic! The day scallops en croute were delicious. So fragrant, and what a great presentation. The soup was amazing. And I loved the duck so much but was pretty full by that course! Next time might have to just order that dish. The service was so friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed ourselves. Oh, and when I got back to the hotel I discovered that I had lost an earring. I called the restaurant, and they had found it! I went back the next morning, and it was attached to a note with my name on it. Amazing.

Valette went above and beyond for our bday celebration! This was one of the best meals I have ever had. Fabulous wine list, incredible lobster pasta special, and the "not a snickers" dessert was also off the charts! Wish we lived close. Would frequent as much as possible! Service was incredible. We even met Valette, the owner, who was so charming. The outdoor patio was beautiful. Loved everything about this restaurant!

The food here is always amazing. I actually preferred being seated outside, because this popular venue often gets a bit hectic and noisy inside. The food and service were a delight as always.

What an elegant dining experience. The service is attentive and the food is amazing. We did the tasting menu which is so much food - every item on the menu is crafted with creativity and cooked to perfection. Don't miss the scallops en croute!

From the moment we walked in we were delighted. We had an amazing table (half moon booth) in the middle. Our server was Frank he gave excellent recommendations as well as wine pairings with our choices. We started with a couple of cocktails. I had the Bees Knees a delicious gin lemon and honey cocktail while my boyfriend had a clase azul reposado with a large rock. We started our food tour with the Sonoma organic salad and it was so light and refreshing paired with the 2017 Stone-street "Upper Barn" Chardonnay. Then off to the mains. My boyfriend ordered the Charred Prime New York Steak and it was melt in you mouth amazing. Frank knew we needed a wine that would really bring out the flavors of the steak so he brought us an amazing red. I will need to call but I think it was a Chev. ( I will update when I find out the wine) And now I'd like to reply to Eric's review of how he thought the scallops were "fake" and terrible, perhaps he wasn't at the restaurant we were dining. At Valette these scallops were hands down the most amazing dish with scallops I've ever had. I've only had them prepared grilled or seared in the past and these are more a steamed in flavors that will make your pallet dance for days. It arrives in a puff pastry then they crack it and pour a wonderful White Sturgeon Caviar - Champagne Beurre Blanc into the dish (pictured below). We were honestly so thrilled with our wine and meals we didn't think of dessert and then Frank shows up with the Bread, Butter and Jam Fresh Homemade Jam - Toasted Brioche Salted Brown Butter Ice Cream (think bread pudding on a completely elevated level). This is the master's elite of toasted brioche. Cookies N' Cream Cocoa 'Truffle' - Whipped Crème Fraiche Volo Chocolate Shortbread. This was another delicious treat. Everything was so amazing I can't say enough of how much we enjoyed everything from the ambiance, to service and definitely the food. As an added bonus both Frank and Harry Bryan the General Manager were doing their best to help us with suggestions of wineries that we may enjoy. When we woke this morning my boyfriend had an email in his inbox with the places we discussed. I will end this by saying, always read more than 1 review because maybe the Eric guy was having a bad day and maybe nothing would have been up to his standards but I'm happy I trust the other reviews and now I hope my review will help others when choosing a restaurant and what to eat.

Went to Valette for an early Valentine's Day dinner and we were not disappointed. We arrived minutes before our reservation time and were greeted and seated immediately. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance that is not too bright and not too dark. The table spacing was enough to not encroach on your neighbors' conversation. We began with a couple cocktails and moved to the "Try Me" tasting menu. It was absolutely delicious. We went with 5 courses and the food was plenty to share and timing between was perfect. Valette's staff is consistently checking in and seeing if you need anything and filling your glass. This is a great place to go if you want to enjoy a special dinner or romantic date. Get the scallops...they are phenomenal.

Place is nice, dinner was ok, I really wanted to give this 5 stars but there were a few things that could've been better. Sandra forgot our scallops appetizer which was a bummer, she said sorry after we asked about it but i felt she could've gone above and beyond and offered a complimentary desert as an apology and it would've done wonders for my experience (standard modus operandi for any high end restaurant) The older bearded gentleman in a suit brought us the appetizer at the end of our meal, didn't apologize, didn't engage, just dropped off the appetizer and left, really odd behavior for a so called "high end restaurant" The duck breast was rough too, felt like you were biting into a 2 dollar steak but overall the rest of the food was great, Solid 2.5 stars for me but this experience could have easily been a 5

Nothing to brag about, was not impress with the food or the restaurant considering we had the last sitting reservation at 9 pm. Made it sound like the restaurant was so popular and filled to capacity. When we arrived there were plenty of empty tables. The only dish that was good was the corn side dish. We ordered quite a bit of food, Charcuterie board with their local cheese and side dishes too. Our wait staff kept pouring and pushing our sparkling water, which is strange. Really disappointed as this is our first time in Healdsburg. Ambiance is okay, not a very big place, a bit dark. Could see the menu, had to use camera flashlight to see.

The food is excellent and the ambiance is really nice. The service leaves a bit more to be desired as a I felt a bit rushed almost the entire time. The ahi poke and burrata for appetizers are fantastic. I think the ahi poke was better than the burrata, but both were quite good. Whenever duck is on a menu, I have to order it. I was not disappointed. My husband got the special pasta that was on the menu and it was good, though I can't remember what it was. The sweet corn with chorizo is dynamite; very interesting flavors together that work impressively well. Let's also talk about dessert, shall we? Ohhhhhh my - that bread, butter, and jam is spectacular. And the bar that's not a snickers bar? Heavenly. Do not skip dessert. I repeat - do not skip dessert.