St. Helena · Napa Valley

Cook St. Helena in St. Helena

Small storefront on St. Helena's Main Street serving locally sourced Northern Italian food, weekdays only.

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About the Restaurant

Cook St. Helena is a tiny, busy storefront on Main Street serving Northern Italian cooking made with local ingredients.

The restaurant's menu includes a risotto that changes daily, house-stretched mozzarella and burrata, ricotta fazzoletti with Bolognese and grilled octopus salad.

Getting There With a Chauffeur

Cook is a weekday-only option, so it fits midweek tour days. The room is small, so reserve before you set out and we will build the tasting schedule around your table time.

Typical drive times to Cook St. Helena (without traffic):

  • A few minutes from St. Helena
  • From Calistoga: about 10 minutes (8 miles)
  • From Yountville: about 12 minutes (9 miles)
  • From downtown Napa: about 23 minutes (18 miles)
  • From downtown Santa Rosa: about 39 minutes (25 miles)

Your chauffeur drops you at the door, waits while you dine, and drives everyone home. Gratuity is always included in our prices. Call or text 833-915-2436, or reserve online.

At a Glance

Location

1310 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574

Cuisine

Northern Italian

Michelin Guide

Not currently in the Michelin Guide

Hours

Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday

Reservations

Book on OpenTable or call 707-963-7088; seating is limited, so reserve.

Price

$$$

Good to Know

Closed on weekends. Private events for up to about 30 by request. Take-out available.

Website

Restaurant website ↗

Wineries Nearby

Make a day of it: these St. Helena wineries pair well with a meal at Cook St. Helena. Your chauffeur books the tastings and times the day so you arrive for your reservation.

  • Long Meadow Ranch Winery: Organically farmed estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc
  • Brasswood: Estate wines made by Angelina Mondavi, caves, and a restaurant and bakery on site
  • Corison Winery: Age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, including Kronos Vineyard
  • Heitz Cellar: Single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, including Martha's Vineyard
  • Charles Krug Winery: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Vineyard 7 & 8: Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, plus the Block Six red

More places to eat: our Napa and Sonoma restaurant guide.

Questions

Does Cook St. Helena take reservations?

Yes, on OpenTable or by phone at 707-963-7088. The room is small, so book ahead.

Is Cook St. Helena open on weekends?

No. It is open Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Can we stop at Cook during a chauffeured tour?

Yes. It is on Main Street in downtown St. Helena, an easy drop-off between tastings.

Dinner Is Better When Nobody Has to Drive

Your chauffeur picks you up, waits while you dine and brings everyone home, gratuity included. Or start with a private wine tour and finish at the table. Reserve online in minutes, or call or text 833-915-2436.

Reserve Now

Hours, menus, prices and Michelin listings change; please confirm with the restaurant. More places to eat: see our full Napa and Sonoma restaurant guide.

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