American Canyon Restaurants

Tired of just OK food and service?! In the heart of downtown Napa, you’ll find SCALA . . . offering phenomenal food with stellar service, great energetic ambience (without being too loud) and counter seating at the full bar with all their menu offerings . . . not to mention front row/box seats at the Chef‘s counter overlooking the kitchen/crew and pizza oven ~ and don’t forget the oyster bar too . . . We’ve been more times than we care to admit (lol). Some of our favorites include . . . the Veal “Scala-ppini” marsala and mushroom sauce ($36) that will leave you wondering what you’ve been eating at other restaurants . . . to the Pork Chop Milanese lemon, capers and butter sauce ($32) that’s pounded flatter than a pancake, super moist with a slight crunch ~ Note: make sure to ask for extra sauce (on the side) as you’ll want to swim in it . . . we could keep going with the menu items, although we’ll end with their over the top Lasagna (classic) layered with bolognese and bechamel sauces ($32) and whatever you do, do not share or ask anyone if they’d like to try it, as you’ll never see it again. 

Good place. Modest wine selection. Good service and good portions. Well paced meal. Good for us staying at time share so no need to drive.

A former colleague told us about Ember and how much she enjoyed her experience, so when we had friends visiting from out of town, we made reservations. Everything about our experience was fantastic. Everyone on the staff was professional, yet very warm, and knowledgeable about the food and beverage and suggestions. Ambiance was lovely. The cuisine and beverages were delicious - truly. And I will not hesitate to return and to recommend Ember to our family and friends!

Jim was so sweet and knowledgeable for being there since November. The wine making Dan came out said hello and we met his team, it was so informative and personable!

Our server was great. Regrettably, I do not recall her name. She was very welcoming. She allowed us to take our time to order. But after we ordered, our food came quickly.