Enoteca Della Santina — Restaurant in Sonoma

We walked into Enoteca expecting a nice dinner, but instead we were met with one of the most dismissive attitudes l've ever experienced at a restaurant. The host told us he could "squeeze us in," but followed it up by saying we should be grateful for it - not in a joking way, but in a tone that made it clear they thought they were doing us a huge favor by letting us dine there at all. It felt insulting, as if we weren't welcome customers but rather an inconvenience. When we tried to calmly address how that came across, he rolled his eyes and tried to rephrase what he had said, which only made the interaction more unprofessional. At that point, we no longer felt comfortable staying and left to eat elsewhere - where we were treated with the basic courtesy and respect every guest deserves. With so many excellent restaurants in the area, Enoteca is not one I would ever recommend. No one should be made to feel like a burden for simply wanting to...

If Enoteca were a bottle of wine, it would be a perfectly aged red—full-bodied, rich, and likely to make you want to tell all your friends about it after the first sip. The atmosphere is equal parts cozy and classy, like the kind of place where you can feel sophisticated and still laugh until your cheeks hurt.

And then… there’s Lilly. Lilly isn’t just an employee—she’s the heart, soul, and uncorked magic of Enoteca Sonoma. She could probably sell wine to a vineyard owner, and she somehow knows exactly what you need before you even realize it yourself. Need a pairing suggestion? She’s got it. Need a story about the wine that makes it taste even better? Done. Need someone to casually convince you to order another glass? She’s your girl.

Basically, Enoteca without Lilly would be like a wine glass without wine—functional, but missing the good stuff.

Five stars, two thumbs up, and a toast to Lilly for making every visit feel like the...

Awesome place for nice wine and great Della Santinas food! We love coming in for a quick bite after we close our business for the night. Food is always great and we appreciate the good service from Dave (and our daughter loves her service from Richard)!

Lovely music and cute local bar scene!...