French Restaurants near Napa, CA

“The food and ambiance here are pure elegance. Yes, it is more of a special occasion place but if I had my druthers I would have special occasion Thursdays.
The menu changes often and is very seasonal. You definitely get the best of the season when you eat here.
We have been going to La Toque for many years and it cannot be said enough - This is the one restaurant that we go to where I would recommend the wine pairings. The somm and the Chef do these together and it shows.
The last time my husband went (I couldn't be there) he told me he had the best pasta of his life. I believe him.“

“Lovely lunch on the terrace at Angele. Excellent riverside location with bustling service. Dishes were well seasoned and fresh. Diners were a mix of business locals and Napa tourism. Wine list lacking choices from some key regions of France. Proprietary iced tea was delish.“

“Just celebrated at Ember over the weekend and wow, this was an absolutely PERFECT dining experience, so much so that we requested the chef come to our table so we could thank her. We ordered the Mosaic Roll which was like no sushi roll I've ever tasted and was magnificent, the caesar with carpaccio which was delicious, filet migon (medium rare) perfection, and then a lava cake that may have been the best dessert I have had in the last year or two. Thank you Ember! People should know about this restaurant even with all the good ones in Napa. I actually can't remember a more satisfying dinner in Napa, including some of the more well-known ones (no I haven't been to French Laundry but have been to many others).“

“Great place for the Real California Milk Pizza Contest!! 💪🏽🏆💯“

“I’m a serious foodie, so I don’t hand out praise lightly—but Erika absolutely deserves it. My fiancé and I were celebrating our anniversary and stopped, only to find it had already closed for the day. Just as we were about to walk away, Erika noticed us and went out of her way to make the moment special.

She didn’t have to do anything, but her kindness, warmth, and thoughtfulness turned a small letdown into a truly memorable moment—let’s just say it involved something sweet, colorful, and completely unexpected.

We will absolutely be coming back—not just for the incredible food, but for Erika. She’s the kind of person who reminds you what genuine hospitality feels like. Thank you so much Erika“

“Delicious culinary creations!!“

“I had the BEST quiche today from here. The eggs were so light and fluffy. Heavenly. 🥰“

“Food was very well executed. Nothing that blows you out of the water, but every bite felt intentional. I really enjoyed every course.

The SERVICE was the best I’ve ever had amongst other similar restaurants. Every waiting staff anticipated what I needed before I even knew I needed or wanted something.

The non alcoholic menu was a hidden gem, lots of options from there if you’re not big into drinking. Otherwise our sommelier for our table, Zoe, was phenomenal. She didn’t make us feel pressured to get higher end pairings and got us exactly what we wanted at our price range. The entire experience exceeded my expectations and more.

The kitchen tour at the end was the cherry on top! Thank you Veronica!“