Carpe Diem Napa

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   Karna

   San Francisco

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall everything was really lovely! The restaurant is in a nice downtown location (we are locals). Plenty of free ways to park and easy to find.  I found the seating is comfortable, tho as a 5’10” woman in a booth I felt like a child, the seats did sink me a bit low. Maybe shore that up a bit. :) One note, we were sitting by the door that goes to the restroom on a cold night is quite breezy and cold. The food was AH MAYZING!!!! We had Cesar salad, real dressing and anchovies- the real deal, lamb shank was to die for melted off the bone, carrots not over. Poked, butter melted over, really good!! Also had scallops, with lobster sauce husband loved it!! Desert plentiful in choice, cappuccino was bitter but I asked for heavy cream and that smoothed it out, sometimes it’s just your pallet. The crab appetizers were obviously not fresh rather frozen not tasty, so would pass on those. Couple of things I would note to the restaurant … One thing is aesthetics , I know there’s might not be a budget for flowers. You had a lot of fake big fake flowers around and also on the table. You might want to make the exception and put a nice single (real) rose on the table. It really classes up the joint. Another note to the staff, the bus girl hovered around while I was eating and made me feel like she was watching me eat, and kept asking me if I was done?? (to clear my plate) I wasn’t done. I like to put my knife and fork down, have a conversation drink some wine and then eat again. Also she cleared my husband‘s plate before I was finished eating, which really makes one feel rushed. I’m also European so that is not something we do in the EU it is typically an American thing. So just a thought to allow people at the table to finish their meals before you clear the table :) “Carpe Diem”, will allow people to relax and enjoy fantastic meals with a beautiful single rose in a romantically lit restaurant by the Napa River Xox
   

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   Martin

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service at the bar. The server was friendly and helpful. I’ll definitely be going back in the future!
   

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   Michael

   New York City

   59 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were a large group of 12 The staff was great all around. Suggestions around appetizers and drinks. Timing of the meal. They managed table preferences perfectly. The filet and the duck were a hit. We finished with beignets and espresso martinis.
   

   Carpe Diem NapaResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Michael, Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re so pleased to hear that your group of 12 had a wonderful experience at Carpe Diem. It’s fantastic to know our team provided great suggestions for appetizers and drinks, managed timing seamlessly, and accommodated your table preferences perfectly. We’re thrilled that the filet and duck were such hits and that you ended the evening with our beignets and espresso martinis – a perfect way to wrap up a meal! Your feedback means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you and your group back for another memorable evening. Warm regards, Koray Yatkinoglu General Manager Carpe Diem
   

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   Kathy

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Such great service! We will be back! Great food too!
   

   Carpe Diem NapaResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Kathy, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our service and food during your visit to Carpe Diem. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great dining experience. See you soon! Best regards, Koray Yatkinoglu General Manager Carpe Diem
   

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   Kari

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is absolutely delicious! The drinks were great and each was a little bit unique.
   

   Carpe Diem NapaResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Kari, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and creative drinks. It’s always our goal to provide a unique and memorable dining experience, and we’re thrilled we could deliver that for you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Carpe Diem soon for another great evening! Best regards, Koray Yatkinoglu General Manager Carpe Diem
   

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   Melanie

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ate in the bar area which we loved. Met the owners and the bartender, who made us feel like VIPs and old friends. This is a wonderful, caring place with hard-working, skilled and talented people. Come early for the VERY well-priced happy hour and chef’s Wednesday tasting menu. Every morsel of food was well-prepared and delicious. We are definitely going back. Please support this place!
   

   Carpe Diem NapaResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Melanie, Thank you for such a heartfelt review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your time in the bar area and that our team made you feel like VIPs and old friends—this is exactly the experience we strive to provide for our guests. We’re thrilled you appreciated our happy hour and Wednesday chef’s tasting menu, and it’s wonderful to know every morsel was to your liking. Your kind words about our hardworking and talented team mean the world to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit. Thank you for your support—it truly makes a difference! Warm regards, Koray Yatkinoglu General Manager Carpe Diem
   

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   Coleen and Jeff

   Orlando

   36 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined on November 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Maggie provided excellent service and our meals were delicious! We will be back the next time we are in Napa!!
   

   Carpe Diem NapaResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Coleen and Jeff, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Maggie provided excellent service and that you enjoyed your delicious meals. It’s always a pleasure to know when our guests have such a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you’re in Napa. Best regards, Koray Yatkinoglu General Manager Carpe Diem
   

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   Leif

   Charlotte

   22 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on November 11, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   It was an ok visit. Food is good but not great. Very solid. However, food came out not warm enough. Service was great.
   

   Carpe Diem NapaResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Leif, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we’re glad you enjoyed the service and found our restaurant to be a neighborhood gem, I’m sorry to hear that the food didn’t fully meet your expectations and that it wasn’t served at the ideal temperature. We take your comments seriously and will be addressing this with our kitchen team to ensure that every dish is served at its best. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a more enjoyable dining experience. Thank you again for your valuable feedback! Best regards, Koray Yatkinoglu General Manager Carpe Diem
   

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   Arya

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good but pricy, The one issue is the food took 1.5 hours to come out
   

   Carpe Diem NapaResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Arya, Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we’re glad you enjoyed the food, we’re sorry to hear about the long wait time for your meal. We understand how this impacted your overall experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your feedback is important, and we’ll be discussing this with our kitchen and service teams to ensure we improve our timing and provide a more seamless dining experience in the future. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to exceed your expectations. Thank you again for your review, and we look forward to welcoming you back. Best regards, Koray Yatkinoglu General Manager Carpe Diem
   

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    GREG

    Sacramento

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Had a great experience here. Took a moment to get seated (maybe short staffed) but was not ignored and you could tell staff was hustling. Had a very nice server who took very good care of us. Appetizers were good, salads as well, and great entrees. Short Ribs were fantastic. Cocktails were very well made! Manager comped a round of drinks as well because of the wait! We will go back for sure!
    

    Carpe Diem NapaResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Greg, Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience at Carpe Diem. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the appetizers, salads, and entrees—especially the short ribs—and that our creative cocktails hit the mark! We truly appreciate your understanding about the seating delay and are glad our team could make it right for you. Your positive feedback about our hardworking staff and the attentive service from your server means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable visit. Thank you for your support! Best regards, Koray Yatkinoglu General Manager Carpe Diem
    

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