Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Occidental

What an amazing experience! The food was fun, surprising and most of all delicious! The staff were kind, engaging and very thoughtful. We were celebrating our 1 year anniversary and they were very celebratory with us. Including complimentary champagne. A Gluten free menu was provided for us and all the items were perfection. The atmosphere was cozy, comfortable and welcoming. A new favorite for sure, and we will be back!

Had a very lovely evening, the mood is nice, dim lighting, with a great ambience .. food is really good, the catfish was excellent.. highly recommend The fried chicken is what put this place on the map, try it with their house made hot sauce.. Great service, everyone is super friendly, you need to make a reservation for fast service.. have to shout out the bus staff, especially “Billy” they go over and above to insure the most excellent experience.. two thumbs up

Bottega in Napa offers an unforgettable dining experience with its exceptional menu. We started with crispy Calamari, perfectly paired with a tangy dipping sauce. The Ricotta Gnocchi della Nonna was rich and melt-in-your-mouth, while the Carbonara al Carbone delivered smoky, savory flavors. The Pollo alla Diavola was perfectly cooked, with a fiery kick that complemented the tender chicken. The Habachi added a unique flair, and the Truffle Fries were decadent and crispy. Paired with a glass of Flowers Pinot Noir and Italian wine, the meal was an absolute delight. Bottega combines innovation and tradition, making it a must-visit in Napa. Celebrated my husband birthday and definitely we will come back here again.

We had reservations and arrived on time, were seated after a 10 minute wait. The restaurant is quite large and was busy with a robust noise level. Focaccia was delivered shortly after we were seated, however we had to request the crusty bread service twice before getting it. My husband’s branzino was excellent-tasty and cooked perfectly. The ravioli was also very good-I ordered a split order-three ravioli in lemon sauce, three in tomato sauce. We did not save room for dessert but the selection was appealing. The price is reasonable. After a full day of wine tasting we did not order from the beverage/wine list. Ample parking.

We had a delicious lunch at Monti’s. They have a great menu- lots of interesting sides and starters in addition to main courses. The service, as always was wonderful and we love the newly remodeled space.