Carpe Diem Napa

4.7

1355 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Carpe Diem offers a sophisticated, yet, casual dining experience in the heart of downtown Napa. Our welcoming, enthusiastic staff and ever-changing menu bring uniqueness to the table. Our wines by the glass and family share-plate style menu will entice you to try a variety of items. Come “Seize the Day” at Carpe Diem. No matter your style, you’ll fall in love with our seasonal ingredients that we have searched near and far to find and our wine, beer and hand-crafted cocktail menu is sure to please any palate.

We are delighted to introduce our new cocktail lounge as an additional dining area. When making reservations, please note your preference for lounge or main dining room. Thank you and we look forward to serving you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(707) 224-0800
Website
https://carpediemnapavalley.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Indalecio Ramos Chaves
Catering
Carpe Diem offers a wide range of catering options. From personal dinners at your home, to full blown 6 course food and wine pairings. We can cater for up to 150 ppl. Let us know what you are looking for and we will create for you a fabulous dining experience!
Private party facilities
At Carpe Diem, we believe that life’s most cherished moments deserve an exclusive setting. Our private dining room isn’t just a space—it’s a canvas for your celebrations, conversations, and connections.
Private party contact
Koray Yatkinoglu: (707) 804-8499

Location
1001 2nd St, Napa, CA 94559
Neighborhood
Napa
Cross street
Brown Street
Parking details
There is a 3 story public parking garage kiddy corner the the restaurant, along with ample street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Four-Course Tasting Experience for Large Groups
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
NOTE*** The four-course menu is $100 per person. A $25 prepayment will be applied as a deposit, with a $75 balance collected at the restaurant. A 20% gratuity is required. Savor a four-course dining experience with your choice of each course. Start with Bufala Mozzarella Caprese, Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini, Shrimp Cocktail, or Dungeness Crab Arancini. Enjoy a fresh Carpe Salad or classic Caesar Salad. For your entrée, select from Fillet of Branzino with Lemon Caper Butter, Steak au Poivre with Cabernet Demi-Glace, Mushroom Risotto, Four-Cheese Ravioli, or Chicken Parmesan. Conclude your meal with a family-style assortment of house-made desserts.
Live Music
Multiple dates available
🎵 Live Music & Dinner at Carpe Diem 🎵 Elevate your dining experience every Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the perfect blend of live music and exquisite cuisine. Indulge in a delicious dinner while enjoying the soothing melodies performed by talented local artists. Whether it's a date night or a gathering with friends, let us set the stage for an unforgettable evening at Carpe Diem. Reserve your table now and savor every note and bite!
Three Course Large Party Menu
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
NOTE*** The 3-course menu is $85 per person. A $60 payment will be collected at the restaurant, with your $25 prepayment applied as a deposit. A 20% gratuity is required. Indulge in a three-course dining experience featuring your choice of each course. Start with Mixed Greens with candied pistachios, Caesar Salad, or Dungeness Crab Arancini. For your entrée, enjoy Linguine Pomodoro with fresh herbs, Fillet of Salmon with Lemon Caper Butter, 24-Hour Braised Short Rib with creamy risotto, Four-Cheese Ravioli, or the Carpe Vegan Plate. Finish with a family-style selection of house-made desserts.

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Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Tue - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
At “Savor & Sip,” happy hour isn’t just about discounts; it’s about seizing life’s fleeting moments—the ones that taste like laughter, feel like warmth, and leave stardust on your soul. Join us. Let’s sip, savor, and create stories that linger long after the last crumb is gone. Note: “Savor & Sip” exists beyond these words. Visit, and perhaps you’ll find your own chapter in this enchanting story. ☕🥐🎶

What 1,355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wine Country
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carpe Diem Napa offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," attentive service, and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring standout dishes like "rack of lamb" and "grilled octopus." Despite a few critiques on ambiance and certain dishes, it remains a "highly recommend" spot for a memorable meal.

1,355 Reviews

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Kathy
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Such great service! We will be back! Great food too!
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Kari
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is absolutely delicious! The drinks were great and each was a little bit unique.
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Melanie
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ate in the bar area which we loved. Met the owners and the bartender, who made us feel like VIPs and old friends. This is a wonderful, caring place with hard-working, skilled and talented people. Come early for the VERY well-priced happy hour and chef’s Wednesday tasting menu. Every morsel of food was well-prepared and delicious. We are definitely going back. Please support this place!
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Coleen and Jeff
Orlando
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maggie provided excellent service and our meals were delicious! We will be back the next time we are in Napa!!
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Leif
Charlotte
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was an ok visit. Food is good but not great. Very solid. However, food came out not warm enough. Service was great.
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Arya
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but pricy, The one issue is the food took 1.5 hours to come out
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GREG
Sacramento
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience here. Took a moment to get seated (maybe short staffed) but was not ignored and you could tell staff was hustling. Had a very nice server who took very good care of us. Appetizers were good, salads as well, and great entrees. Short Ribs were fantastic. Cocktails were very well made! Manager comped a round of drinks as well because of the wait! We will go back for sure!
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eileen
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Love this place but I don’t think they are managing reservations right. Had a 6:30 pm reservation on Saturday. We were seated at 7:15. Waitress then doesn’t come by for 15 mins. At this point we just order entrees. Dinner arrived at 8:30 pm. Two people had order squid ink pasta - one person’s was twice the portion size of the other. Maybe just an off night?
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glenn
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined at Carpe Diem a number of times this year, both for business and family outings. The food, ambiance and service have been fantastic every time. Very consistent for sure. The menu is quite extensive and they also have daily specials so it’s difficult to choose! The Duck a L’Orange is incredible, a fresh take on a classic, very subtle and not overly sweet— just perfect. In fact we haven’t had anything that we wouldn’t order again. Give this restaurant a try and you won’t be disappointed.
Carpe Diem NapaResponded on November 9, 2024
Hi Glenn, Thank you for being such a loyal guest and for sharing this fantastic review! It’s wonderful to hear that Carpe Diem has been a consistent favorite for both business and family occasions. We’re thrilled that you enjoy our menu selection—and especially our Duck à L'Orange! Your kind words about the food, ambiance, and service truly mean a lot to us. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for more memorable meals! Warm regards, Carpe Diem Restaurant & Bar
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Yoyo
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very satisfactory meal, but lacking some finesse for greatness. My squid-ink pasta had burnt bits of who-knows-what in it, which marred an otherwise tasty dish with a generous amount of seafood. My partner’s beef short ribs was better, I especially enjoyed the creaminess of the risotto. Our burrata appetizer was quite good, but the homemade Twix bars with ice cream as dessert was very disappointing (featuring non-crunchy Twix bars). Overall decent value for the price, would come back again for a good meal, but not expecting more
Carpe Diem NapaResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi Yoyo, Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beef short ribs and burrata appetizer, though we apologize that some aspects of your meal fell short of expectations. Your comments about the squid-ink pasta and dessert are very helpful, and we’ll be reviewing these dishes with our culinary team. We appreciate your honest feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable meal. Warm regards, The Carpe Diem Team
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Carpe Diem Napa is rated 4.7 stars by 1355 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1001 2nd St, Napa, CA 94559

Additional information

Cross street
Brown Street
Neighborhood
Napa
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is a 3 story public parking garage kiddy corner the the restaurant, along with ample street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Indalecio Ramos Chaves
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://carpediemnapavalley.com/
Phone number
(707) 224-0800
Catering
Carpe Diem offers a wide range of catering options. From personal dinners at your home, to full blown 6 course food and wine pairings. We can cater for up to 150 ppl. Let us know what you are looking for and we will create for you a fabulous dining experience!
Private party facilities
At Carpe Diem, we believe that life’s most cherished moments deserve an exclusive setting. Our private dining room isn’t just a space—it’s a canvas for your celebrations, conversations, and connections.
Private party contact
Koray Yatkinoglu: (707) 804-8499

Carpe Diem Napa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Four-Course Tasting Experience for Large Groups

Live Music

Three Course Large Party Menu

Offers

Happy Hour

Menu

What 1,355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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