A favorite among locals and tourists for over ten years, Ristorante Allegria serves up Northern Italian cuisine with a California-influenced flair. A former bank, this historic landmark building commands comfort with an ambient elegance. Brother proprietors Baris and Rodi are truly passionate about their roles and take pride in their restaurant. You will always see one of them buzzing around the dining room greeting loyal diners and making new friends with tourists, who are frequent visitors to the Napa Valley. Try to capture a seat for happy hour; their selections are cool and the bar is always a hot spot with movers and shakers in the valley. The Allegria Lemonade and the Pineapple Martini are both specialty cocktails that mix high-quality vodka with fresh juices. A great meal deal for happy hour is the Kobe burger—a huge, juicy burger served with fries and fresh toppings. Allegria’s seasonal menu helps to keep the menu fresh and exciting with new dishes daily. Some of the notable mainstays include their handmade fresh pasta dishes, and the signature warm Napa cabbage salad with crispy pepper bacon, mushrooms and crumbled blue cheese in a red wine vinaigrette is a huge favorite. Although it’s not on the menu, a successful local businessman orders this salad several days a week with the signature teriyaki-marinated skirt steak. . .and this style is “secretly” named after him (wink, wink)! To finish off your meal, the homemade tiramisu and bread pudding are both sublime. The many private event rooms within the restaurant allow for a variety of private party options along with special menu choices. Want to do an intimate dinner party without cooking? Book the Original Vault room, which is literally the vault of the former bank. Built in 1916, the vault is open for a unique dining experience for up to 10 guests. No shortage of wine here in the Napa Valley, and Allegria boasts many of the notable producers. Their extensive menu of local and Italian wines are sure to please every palate for any occasion. Don’t forget to book early for Valentine’s Day! Allegria is the perfect romantic culinary spot to start or finish your evening. Ristorante Allegria is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Located at 1026 First Street in downtown Napa. Go to their website for more information: www.RistoranteAllegria.com Longtime favorite Ristorante Allegria holds its own in the new downtown Napa with extensive, varied menu by Monica Martarano James Bread pudding Teriyaki skirt steak View from the dining balcony OPEN MAP HERE
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