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Cook St. Helena, St. Helena, CA

Cook St. Helena

4.9
4.9
1462 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Specializing in elegant but straight-forward Northern Italian cuisine, created from local and seasonal ingredients.

A family-owned business, Cook St. Helena, is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere. We opened Cook in 2004 to show the locals and tourists alike that food does not need to be complicated to taste great!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 963-7088
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jude Wilmoth
  • Catering
    Cook St. Helena can cater any event. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com
  • Private party facilities
    Cook St. Helena is available for private events of up to 30 guests. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Helena
  • Cross Street
    Hunt Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 1,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Italian

  • Wine Country

    Best Overall

  • Wine Country

    Best Food

  • Wine Country

    Best Service

  • Wine Country

    Best Value

  • Wine Country

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cook St. Helena is a beloved local gem, consistently praised for its "exceptional food and service." Known for its "handmade pastas" and inventive daily specials, this cozy spot offers a "warm, welcoming atmosphere." Perfect for any occasion, Cook's attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience every visit.
1,462 Reviews
  1. Carol

    VIP

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time we’ve had lunch at Cook. Absolutely delicious food and wonderful service. There’s no where else I’d consider eating in St. Helena.

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  2. Jim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic experience! Great energy and service. The local’s favorite. Food is delicious, you can never go wrong dining here.

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  3. Colleen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service here are always exceptional. We just love this restaurant.

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  4. Kim

    VIP

    Kansas City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cook was my favorite restaurant so far the food and drinks were phenomenal! Daniel was a gracious server!

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  5. Kim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorites restaurant in town. Best pastas and their mussels with home made sausage must try.

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  6. Renee

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was highlight meal of our trip! Muscles were phenomenal! The Basil Shrimp & Crab Pasta Special of the Day was amazing. Service was perfectly attentive and friendly, which we very much appreciated.

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  7. Stephanie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambiance are great. Lovely neighborhood restaurant with fantastic food.

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  8. Kelly

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite! Can’t help but get the eggplant parm.

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  9. cameron

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection- one of the best meals I’ve had in years

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  10. designerkurt

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Locals flock to this tiny restaurant. A good sign when several winemakers arrive carrying their own wine. Another is the small menu. Our go-to is the fazzoletti bolognese & spaghetti alle vongole. Is it the homemade pastas? Is it the great value and the warm, unpretentious service? Thank you Jorge. Could it be simply because they are just consistently good? You be the judge. Tip: You’ll need a reservation - it’s small.

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FAQs

Cook St. Helena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 963-7088.

Cook St. Helena is rated 4.9 stars by 1462 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cook St. Helena

1310 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574-1905

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hunt Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Helena
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jude Wilmoth
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 963-7088
  • Catering
    Cook St. Helena can cater any event. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com
  • Private party facilities
    Cook St. Helena is available for private events of up to 30 guests. Please inquire at events@cooksthelena.com
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