Cook St. Helena

Name: Cook St. Helena
Address: 1310 Main St, Saint Helena, California, 94574, US
Telephone: (707) 963-7088
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

$$$ • Italian, Gluten-Free, Vegan

Hours:
1310 Main St, St Helena
(707) 963-7088

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About Cook St. Helena

Cook St. Helena offers a romantic setting with excellent food and customizable service. The mussels with spicy sausage are a standout, while the bolognese pleases even plant-based eaters. The restaurant serves delicious, homemade, unpretentious fare in a cozy atmosphere, providing great value for a full meal with wine. The service is fantastic, with friendly staff attending to guests. Dishes like Calamari, Caesar salad, Fazzoletti bolognese, and Cavatelli all'arrabbiata have earned high praise. Though small, the restaurant is highly recommended and often busy during peak times. It remains a local favorite.

The staff is welcoming, and the food is great, making it a fun spot. The counter is less crowded than the tables, which can feel a bit jammed. Overall, it's considered the best food in St. Helena and a genuine local destination.

However, one customer had a less positive experience, finding the risotto and halibut dry and overcooked. The waitress did not handle the situation well, not checking on the table until the meal was over and not offering to adjust the bill or inform the chef/manager. This customer would not recommend the restaurant based on their experience, though another's meal was good.