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TORCvsOenotri
Both Oenotri and TORC are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, TORC ranks slightly better than Oenotri. TORC comes in at #7 in Napa Valley with approval from 6 publications like Time Out, San Francisco Chronicle and Lonely Planet.
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Frommer's
1140 Main St., Napa, CA 94559
From $0/night
San Francisco Chronicle2.5
"The menu offers a mishmash of global influences and greatest hits from some of the country's trendiest restaurants." Full review
Fodor's "Torc means "wild boar" in an early Celtic dialect, and chef Sean O'Toole occasionally incorporates his restaurant's namesake beast into dishes at his eclectic downtown restaurant." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Torc may be Gaelic for "boar," but the food from Chef Sean O'Toole (who boasts the aforementioned boar on his family crest) is definitely not Irish." Full review
Lonely Planet "Wildly popular Torc plays off the seasons with dynamic combinations of farm-fresh ingredients, such as springtime white asparagus with black-truffle toasts, and squab with artichoke and licorice." Full review
Time Out "TORC's owner and chef Sean O’Toole showcases local farmers, ranchers and seafood in his seasonal menus with changing dishes like lamb ravioli, artichoke velouté with ricotta, pistachio and Meyer lemon." Full review
Zagat4.4
"Foodies “love the adventure”... at this high-end Napa New American, where “delightful”, globally inspired cuisine and “excellent” vino attract “a who’s who of the food and wine industry”." Full review
Frommer's "Bright, lively, and relaxed, with high ceilings, rough-hewn-stone-wall environs, and refined contemporary American cooking, this upbeat, sexy spot is a prime dinner haunt for locals in downtown Napa" Full review
Oenotri San Francisco Chronicle Fodor's Lonely Planet
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Tasting Table Zagat
Gayot Michelin Guide
The Infatuation
1425 1st St, Napa, CA 94559-2815
From $20/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"The pizza was as good as I remember, with a soft, pliable crust with just a hint of crispness. The tomato sauce on the margherita ($14) was naturally sweet and salty." Full review
Fodor's "A lively spot to sample house-made salumi and pastas, thin-crust pizzas, and entrées that might include roasted squab, Atlantic salmon, or pork sausage." Full review
Lonely Planet "Housemade salumi and pastas, and wood-fired Naples-style pizzas are the stars at always-busy Oenotri, which draws crowds for daily-changing, locally sourced, rustic-Italian cooking." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This restaurant takes Southern Italian fare as seriously as Napa takes its cabernet." Full review
Where "This unique restaurant in revitalized downtown Napa combines the farm-to-table approach to food with the rarely seen cuisine of Italian regions like Sicily, Campania and Calabria." Full review
Tasting Table "They're everything you could want in wine country (and beyond), but be warned: This is a restaurant that's difficult to go to just once." Full review
Zagat4.1
"Paired with an “incredible” wine list, “delicious artisan pizzas and housemade pastas” among other Southern Italian staples fill the bill at this “fine establishment” in Downtown Napa;..." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Farm-fresh, southern Italian fare in the heart of Napa." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"No sweeter greeting than the aroma of wood smoke that beckons diners into this downtown standout. And with its Neapolitan pizza oven, sunny textiles and exposed brick—looks as good as it smells." Full review
The Infatuation "This Italian spot feels more like San Francisco than Napa, and is known for a daily-changing menu of perfectly charred pizzas, fresh pastas, and stuff from the garden" Full review
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The classic margherita is always a great choice, along with the pesto pappardelle or tortellini with black garlic, honey brown butter, walnuts, and ricotta—make sure you order both.
