Went for a birthday dinner. Really disappointed. Minimal menu, not impressed. My brick chicken was over cooked with pea greens over tasteless couscous.
Ry T.
We were excited to try this cute restaurant with a wonderful hostess at the podium to greet us. We actually arrived earlier than our reservation time and luckily were able to get seated out side where they turned on the propane heaters. Staff were pleasant and very busy busting empty plates and delivering food in and out of the door next to us. The loaf of baked bread was good as was the roasted head of cauliflower but neither of them wowed me. Hubby had the lamb ragu pasta. I tried a bite. I actually liked my pea shoot pesto over rigatoni better but again neither were memorable. And the lamb was not that flavorful. They were both decorated with pretty nasturtiums. The dessert was our biggest disappointment. It was a flourless cake but showed up as a blob of chocolate pudding with whipped cream on top. It really didn't taste that great. The bathroom is in the next building where there. Is bar dining and the dish washer is. The space is very crowded. The unisex single bathroom has funny signs. .
Ellen B.
We arrived in Glen Ellen after a long car ride. I chose to crash at the hotel, but my husband wasn't going to miss a chance to eat at Glen Ellen Star. A week later I am still hearing about the other-worldly bananas foster he had for dessert! :-) We love this place so much that when we plan a weekend getaway we stay in Glen Ellen and drive over the hills to visit Napa and St. Helena just to be near our favorite restaurant, the Glen Ellen Star.
LC S.
Always a treat to visit the Glen Ellen Star. Food, staff, ambiance, and service is impeccable. They are so understanding of dietary needs, which is rare for most places around here. My family's go-to spot for pizza, date nights, or family gatherings.
Paul Heim
Very Nice little hidden away restaurant away from the hustle and bustle. Definitely worth going out of the way for. Service was excellent and you can tell a lot of thought went into their dishes. For a Michelin star restaurant I thought it was very well priced. If you're in the wine country you definitely should make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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What a great culinary experience! The flavor profiles and combination were a delight. We sat at the counter surrounding the tiny kitchen and watched. What a treat! Seeing them work that wood fire oven is pretty cool. We also noticed how carefully the sous chef gloved up for raw meats, prepared them away from finished foods, and then threw the glove away. The chef does some amazing quality control on all every single dish. Our dishes had generous portions.NOTE: There is a 1 star review below by someone who faulted the restaurant becasue the concierge at their hotel made a reservation on the wrong night. For starters, that’s completely unfair! That person claimed that Glen Ellen Star was not accommodating on a night when the restaurant was sold out. We found the hostess to be VERY ACCOMMODATING and did everything she could to honor our requests. Of course, we didn’t expect them to short the other patrons. Anyway, the hostess and management were an absolute delight to communicate with! In fact, every worker we encountered at Glen Ellen Star was very friendly.And Kudos to Glen Ellen Star for how they handled the person who unfairly gave a 1 star review and for how the replied to their post. That showed a lot of class!If you’re coming from the east, and in particular on the other side of the mountain like the Napa area, carefully plan your trip. GPS may route you over the mountain. The roads are tight and curvy. You may want to go the long way around on main roads. That could easily add 20+ mins to your trip, depending on where you’re coming from. But this little spot is worth the trip!!!Parking is tight so leave yourself enough time to find parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Koehler
Cozy spot and wonderful food. Loved it and highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marian Cohen
Delicious although a bit pricey.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussel Sprouts with Brown Sugar Marmalade, Vanilla Maple Bourbon Affogato, House Baked Bread
Rick C.
We had heard good things about the restaurant and were looking forward to dining there. Sadly the experience ended up being disappointing. We found the food to be very good and the service to be welcoming and professional. Where they completely miss the mark is on the wine service. We ordered wine by the glass. It was expensive, the amount of wine served was minuscule, served at the wrong temperature, and to top it off, served in a stemless glasses????!!!! It put a damper on the entire evening.
Icarus Flight
Nice place, small, sat at the bar and lightly chattered with the chefs. Nice people very friendly staff. Food was fresh and tastes amazing. Only draw back was the cost. Food was worth it however.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Whole Roasted Fish Spigarello, House Baked Bread
We were lucky to snag a reservation for the chef's counter at this Michelin gourmand establishment. The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing! I had the mushroom pasta with house made rigatoni, and my husband had the house made campanelle with duck. Both dishes were excellent! Don't skip the bread service. It so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Service, Vanilla Maple Bourbon Affogato, House Baked Bread
Kimberly Krivich
When we first walked into the establishment, we were shown to a counter for seating, and I was a bit skeptical. What I didn’t realize was that we were there for dinner and a show! Loved watching all of the chefs prepare different dinners. We had a wonderful dining experience. The food was amazing and the waitstaff were personable and efficient. Would totally recommend Glen Ellen Star. Just make sure to make reservations.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizzas
Noelle B.
Took an impromptu weekend away to Sonoma last weekend and was recommended to try Glen Ellen Star by at least three people. Turned out it was just a couple doors down from our BNB! We were grateful to squeeze in a last minute reservation on a Sunday night. The host was really friendly and knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the menu. Our server, Greg, was also super personable and gave great recommendations on the food and wine. We had a view of the kitchen, and was amazed at how efficiently the team worked to prepare these beautiful dishes! Overall, it was a wonderful experience and would definitely come back. The menu is unique and changes seasonally.
Michelle N.
Glen Ellen Star is great. Their food and service is consistently the best. We visit frequently.
Cristophi Hogan
I had a great time here with my friend and the food was amazing!! We sat in the alley and a really nice couple sat next to us. My friend and I shared the roasted beets, chickory salad, sourdough, wagyu for the main, and flourless chocolate cake. It was all beautiful and the flavors were really complimentary. Our server was super helpful and friendly, our meal was paced well, the seating was lovely, and we left very happy. Definitely a place to go back to.
Went for a birthday dinner. Really disappointed. Minimal menu, not impressed. My brick chicken was over cooked with pea greens over tasteless couscous.
We were excited to try this cute restaurant with a wonderful hostess at the podium to greet us. We actually arrived earlier than our reservation time and luckily were able to get seated out side where they turned on the propane heaters. Staff were pleasant and very busy busting empty plates and delivering food in and out of the door next to us. The loaf of baked bread was good as was the roasted head of cauliflower but neither of them wowed me. Hubby had the lamb ragu pasta. I tried a bite. I actually liked my pea shoot pesto over rigatoni better but again neither were memorable. And the lamb was not that flavorful. They were both decorated with pretty nasturtiums. The dessert was our biggest disappointment. It was a flourless cake but showed up as a blob of chocolate pudding with whipped cream on top. It really didn't taste that great. The bathroom is in the next building where there. Is bar dining and the dish washer is. The space is very crowded. The unisex single bathroom has funny signs. .
We arrived in Glen Ellen after a long car ride. I chose to crash at the hotel, but my husband wasn't going to miss a chance to eat at Glen Ellen Star. A week later I am still hearing about the other-worldly bananas foster he had for dessert! :-) We love this place so much that when we plan a weekend getaway we stay in Glen Ellen and drive over the hills to visit Napa and St. Helena just to be near our favorite restaurant, the Glen Ellen Star.
Always a treat to visit the Glen Ellen Star. Food, staff, ambiance, and service is impeccable. They are so understanding of dietary needs, which is rare for most places around here. My family's go-to spot for pizza, date nights, or family gatherings.
Very Nice little hidden away restaurant away from the hustle and bustle. Definitely worth going out of the way for. Service was excellent and you can tell a lot of thought went into their dishes. For a Michelin star restaurant I thought it was very well priced. If you're in the wine country you definitely should make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great culinary experience! The flavor profiles and combination were a delight. We sat at the counter surrounding the tiny kitchen and watched. What a treat! Seeing them work that wood fire oven is pretty cool. We also noticed how carefully the sous chef gloved up for raw meats, prepared them away from finished foods, and then threw the glove away. The chef does some amazing quality control on all every single dish. Our dishes had generous portions.NOTE: There is a 1 star review below by someone who faulted the restaurant becasue the concierge at their hotel made a reservation on the wrong night. For starters, that’s completely unfair! That person claimed that Glen Ellen Star was not accommodating on a night when the restaurant was sold out. We found the hostess to be VERY ACCOMMODATING and did everything she could to honor our requests. Of course, we didn’t expect them to short the other patrons. Anyway, the hostess and management were an absolute delight to communicate with! In fact, every worker we encountered at Glen Ellen Star was very friendly.And Kudos to Glen Ellen Star for how they handled the person who unfairly gave a 1 star review and for how the replied to their post. That showed a lot of class!If you’re coming from the east, and in particular on the other side of the mountain like the Napa area, carefully plan your trip. GPS may route you over the mountain. The roads are tight and curvy. You may want to go the long way around on main roads. That could easily add 20+ mins to your trip, depending on where you’re coming from. But this little spot is worth the trip!!!Parking is tight so leave yourself enough time to find parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy spot and wonderful food. Loved it and highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious although a bit pricey.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussel Sprouts with Brown Sugar Marmalade, Vanilla Maple Bourbon Affogato, House Baked Bread
We had heard good things about the restaurant and were looking forward to dining there. Sadly the experience ended up being disappointing. We found the food to be very good and the service to be welcoming and professional. Where they completely miss the mark is on the wine service. We ordered wine by the glass. It was expensive, the amount of wine served was minuscule, served at the wrong temperature, and to top it off, served in a stemless glasses????!!!! It put a damper on the entire evening.
Nice place, small, sat at the bar and lightly chattered with the chefs. Nice people very friendly staff. Food was fresh and tastes amazing. Only draw back was the cost. Food was worth it however.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Whole Roasted Fish Spigarello, House Baked Bread
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We were lucky to snag a reservation for the chef's counter at this Michelin gourmand establishment. The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing! I had the mushroom pasta with house made rigatoni, and my husband had the house made campanelle with duck. Both dishes were excellent! Don't skip the bread service. It so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Service, Vanilla Maple Bourbon Affogato, House Baked Bread
When we first walked into the establishment, we were shown to a counter for seating, and I was a bit skeptical. What I didn’t realize was that we were there for dinner and a show! Loved watching all of the chefs prepare different dinners. We had a wonderful dining experience. The food was amazing and the waitstaff were personable and efficient. Would totally recommend Glen Ellen Star. Just make sure to make reservations.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizzas
Took an impromptu weekend away to Sonoma last weekend and was recommended to try Glen Ellen Star by at least three people. Turned out it was just a couple doors down from our BNB! We were grateful to squeeze in a last minute reservation on a Sunday night. The host was really friendly and knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the menu. Our server, Greg, was also super personable and gave great recommendations on the food and wine. We had a view of the kitchen, and was amazed at how efficiently the team worked to prepare these beautiful dishes! Overall, it was a wonderful experience and would definitely come back. The menu is unique and changes seasonally.
Glen Ellen Star is great. Their food and service is consistently the best. We visit frequently.
I had a great time here with my friend and the food was amazing!! We sat in the alley and a really nice couple sat next to us. My friend and I shared the roasted beets, chickory salad, sourdough, wagyu for the main, and flourless chocolate cake. It was all beautiful and the flavors were really complimentary. Our server was super helpful and friendly, our meal was paced well, the seating was lovely, and we left very happy. Definitely a place to go back to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5