Best Authentic Restaurants in Santa Rosa

Exceptional Dining at Augie’s in Santa Rosa Our experience at Augie’s, the latest gem in the Stark family of restaurants, was nothing short of extraordinary! From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in the elegant yet inviting ambiance of this French-inspired haven. Our server, Ben, provided impeccable service—attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations were spot-on, elevating our dining experience to new heights. The culinary artistry at Augie’s was phenomenal. Every dish showcased a perfect balance of traditional French flavors and modern creativity, leaving us savoring every bite. From start to finish, the meal was a celebration of exceptional taste and quality. As longtime fans of the Stark restaurants, Augie’s has only deepened our admiration for their unwavering commitment to excellence. We’re already planning our next visit and look forward to many more delightful evenings here. Highly recommend Augie’s to anyone seeking an unforgettable dining experience in Santa Rosa!

The Sonoma Pasta was a bit sweet for my taste. the chicken Parm was very good and the chocolate dessert was really good!

Everything was outstanding! My husband had ribeye and he’s picky about being done perfectly and it was. I had carbonara and both dishes were absolutely delish!!!! Great service as well!!

My husband and I went to Pescaline for dinner Sat night. We had tried to get reservations at one of our fav restaurants but they were booked. We had talked about Pescaline in the past but never went. That was a mistake we won’t make again. Pescaline, from the moment we walked in and were greeted and immediately we were shown to our table, brought water and warm bread, etc., we knew that we had found a special place. The menu was truly amazing. French primarily and included pasta, chicken, duck, steak and my fav beef bourgignon. My husband ordered a crab cake as an appetizer and the French onion soup as an entree. The crab cake came surrounded with a light salad. Perfectly balanced dressing and topped with a flavorful aioli. The soup was a large portion. His fav soup ever and this did not disappoint. Bourgignon is my favorite French meal. I’m fairly particular and I have to say…..this was the best I’ve ever had. Better than I had when we went to France. It tops all I’ve had in San Francisco and Santa Rosa. The vegetables were al dente and again, balanced. The sauce was full bodied but not overly rich. Very tender meat, on top of smooth and creamy potato mash. The chef came to our table and asked how we were enjoying our meal. He was genuinely curious about what we felt about our meal. He asked everyone in the restaurant. He definitely has pride in his meals. Suffice it to say, this has now topped our French restaurant list. I can’t wait to go back to try more of the exquisite food.

We recently visited this restaurant and had an outstanding meal. We tried the lamb shank and cabbage-wrapped Dolma, and both dishes were exceptional. The lamb shank, in particular, was incredibly tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection—it melted in the mouth. The service was equally impressive—friendly, and attentive. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and we can’t wait to come back!