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Scala Osteria, Napa, CA

Scala Osteria

4.8
4.8
1484 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 61 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Scala Osteria offers traditional Southern Italian, seafood-centered recipes meant to be shared with family and friends in our warm and vibrant dining room. Our menu is influenced by the traditional Italian osteria where creating simple yet delicious food is paramount, and our atmosphere is always inviting and full of life. From our beautiful oyster bar to our house-made pastas and Neapolitan style pizzas, we have something for everyone. We offer varying experiences, from folks grabbing a quick bite on their lunch hour, to couples stopping in to delight in our Oyster Bar, to parties spending hours enjoying delicious Southern Italian fare with perfectly paired wines. Sister restaurant to valley favorite, Bistro Don Giovanni, Scala Osteria is located on vibrant First Street in the heart of Downtown Napa. We are open daily for lunch, dinner from 11:30am to 10pm and late night service from 10-11pm.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 637-4380
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Hot spot

  • Wine Country

    Italian

  • Wine Country

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scala Osteria in downtown Napa offers an "outstanding experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "fabulous" Italian cuisine, from the pork chop Milanese to the pasta dishes. The staff is attentive, enhancing the "fantastic" atmosphere. Despite occasional noise, it's a "must visit" for locals and tourists alike.

1,484 Reviews
  1. Gary and Ashley

    VIP

    San Francisco

    318 reviews

    5.0

    318 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  2. Kathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    132 reviews

    5.0

    132 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed every minute of our leisurely lunch here. Service was terrific, warm and informed. The food is superb-possibly the best clams ever, in a divine, fragrant, spicy broth served with two perfect pieces of toasted garlic bread. The chopped salad with cannellini beans, fennel, salami, provolone and more is perfect. And the gorgeous, high ceilinged dining room is just stunning. A new favorite for us in downtown Napa.

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  3. Brianna

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So great about allergies! Amazing gluten free pasta. We came here two nights in a row because the food was so good the first night.

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  4. jaime

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super friendly waiter and fun ambiance. Tasty menu choices. Great choice for a holiday outing

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  5. Tom

    VIP

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their mothership restaurant, Don Giovani has been one of my favorites for years. Truly enjoyed this new place. Felt like I was walking into a New York restaurant. I knew the space previously and they did an outstanding job of reinventing it. The food was really fantastic...we went for meat instead of pasta and I have never been served a pork chop like the way they prepare it. Heads up, the portions are generous, and you might want to consider sharing salads (for sure) as well as mains. Only off comments...a glass of Schramsberg very high priced for what it is...and we had to wait for our table , but the place was packed for a Wednesday night...and can easily understand why one would want to linger at their table. Great staff, attentive, professional , and great moods. Will definitely return, great for a celebration.

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  6. Jim

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch food, 5 star service. Hip vibe. Don’t miss this spot

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  7. Diane

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appreciated the attentiveness the restaurant offered to me and my family as we were celebrating my mother’s birthday! Really liked the Christmas decorations and holiday spirit. Food was delicious.

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  8. Erin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food especially the tiramisu. Place was a bit loud and the tables are really close together, ok for lunch setting but for dinner maybe not. Services was great and on point.

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  9. Michael

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, will definitely come back. Service was good but more checkin and follow up needed. Overall, very positive experience!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always, Thank you Christian and the whole team!

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Scala Osteria is rated 4.8 stars by 1484 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 61 times today
Google Map for Scala Osteria

1141 1st St, Napa, CA 94559-2931

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Napa
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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