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Bottega Napa ValleyvsCiccio
Both restaurants are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Bottega Napa Valley ranks marginally better than Ciccio. Bottega Napa Valley ranks #13 in Napa Valley with endorsements from 6 sources like Fodor's, goop and Michelin Guide.
Bottega Napa Valley
San Francisco Chronicle
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
goop
Zagat
Michelin Guide
Time Out
6525 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
From $31/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"Specialties: Shaved Brussels sprouts salad; warm pecorino custard; polenta under glass; goat-milk-braised lamb shank; smoked braised short ribs; wood-oven-roasted fish with Meyer lemon." Full review
Frommer's "Emmy-winning TV host Michael Chiarello was a chef first, and here he goes back to his roots." Full review
Fodor's "The food at chef Michael Chiarello's trattoria is simultaneously soulful and inventive, transforming local ingredients into regional Italian dishes with a twist." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The menu is rustic southern Italian, with dishes such as roast pork and honey-sage–roasted apples and grilled quail and black-olive sausage." Full review
goop "If you’re a Food Network addict, it’s worth putting Bottega on your list so you can taste Michael Chirello’s Italian menu in person." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Lively winery spot for Italian cuisine." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Michael Chiarello is one of the original celebrity chefs, and his higher-end Napa Valley outpost draws fans from around the globe...autumn-hued dining room welcomes crowds with comfy banquettes" Full review
Time Out "Chef Michael Chiarello has returned to his culinary roots by creating seasonal farm-to-table Italian cuisine reflecting the bold flavors of Chiarello’s heritage in his signature style 1st made famous at Tra Vigne in the 90’s" Full review
Ciccio San Francisco Chronicle Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Tasting Table Zagat Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
6770 Washington St., Yountville, CA
From $3/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"The pizza is excellent, too, but the entire restaurant comes together in a trendy, chic way." Full review
Fodor's "Seasonal growing cycles dictate executive chef Polly Lappetito's menu, with Tuscan kale and white-bean soup, wood-fired sardines with salsa verde, and a mushroom, Taleggio, and crispy-sage pizza." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The small, frequently changing menu at this family-owned Italian place is dependent on the season and likely to include just a couple of veggies, pastas, meat options and four to six wood-fired pizzas." Full review
i
There's a Negroni bar and many delicious wines from the owner's Altamura Ranch, along with a prix-fixe chef's dinner (by limited reservation) that includes menu and off-menu favorites for visitors to choose from.
Tasting Table "This Yountville restaurant is so mellow and welcoming that it can be easy to overlook just how damn good the food is." Full review
i
We recommend trying the wine produced by the family-run restaurant, but don't miss a cocktail from its dedicated Negroni bar.
Zagat "A small Italian restaurant on the edge of Yountville, Ciccio's pizzas are a great option for a casual meal after a day of wine tasting." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"A pleasant contrast to the sleek new spots around town, Ciccio’s country-style curtains and slatted front porch are a ticket to another era (and a hot ticket at that, since tables are hard to come by)" Full review
Travel + Leisure "“Don’t miss Ciccio," says Jeffers. "It's a local favorite that doesn’t take reservations and is home to some of the best pizzas and pasta in the valley.”"
