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Depot Hotel Restaurant and Garden

241 First Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476
707-938-2980
Ranked #10 of 67 restaurants in Sonoma
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Price range: $20 - $30
Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Spain Street
Transit: Sonoma Plaza--two blocks away.
Description: The DEPOT HOTEL RESTAURANT is a charming neighborhood restaurant located in an historic stone building just a block off the Plaza in Sonoma. Locals and visitors to the Wine Country enjoy casual Tuscan-inspired cuisine in the Vinoteca, in the cozy dining rooms, and on the terraces surrounding the shady Italian garden and reflection pool. Food is a passion at the DEPOT HOTEL RESTAURANT for the father and son Chef team--whether it is making house-made antipasti, or handmade pasta, or fresh ricotta. In addition to products made in-house, the Sonoma wine country around us offers an abundance of new artisanal products. The search for the best local products is a treasure hunt both chefs enjoy--whether from the coast, local farms, or local cheese makers. Come join us for a trattoria-style lunch or dinner...or just drop into our Vinoteca for informal small plates of antipasti and a glass of wine. Our focus is casual Italian comfort food--served in an informal Sonoma wine country atmosphere.
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bobbymcsnoddy
Riverton, Wyoming
Senior Contributor
47 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Great place...went for a special occasion and it lived up to expectations. The owner's wines are excellent and the food lacked nothing. Loyal local clientele the night we went. Well priced and good service. Ask for a table with a view of the courtyard fountain. More

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JSBlumer
Plano, TX
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20 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

The service here was great. I had the cod and it was excellent. My hubby had the veal scallopini and it was good but he said the cod was better. We also got the marinated artichokes which were excellent. There were several large groups dining around us but the atmosphere was perfect. The chef has his own vineyard and served... More

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Leroy A
Sonoma, California
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5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Nice intimate little place with friendly staff and a great chef, always good food, try the crab canneloni! More

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1492Sonoma
Sonoma, California
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11 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

Wonderful time with my mom. She loved the garden room with the view of the pool. The food was delicious and one of the most affordable restaurants in Sonoma for Thanksgiving. The service was great, food was hot and tasty. I made reservations for New Year's Eve! I'd encourage everyone to try this restaurant! More

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hankypanky505
Portland, Oregon
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19 reviews
60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011

My wife and I had dinner here and found it to be an incredible find. It is really a lovely setting and it's very romantic with the pool right next to the dining area with fountains and gardens. The food was superb and they have a very wonderful wine list, of course, with very healthy pours. It is Italian style... More

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michellecmc
Muskego, WI
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2011

This quaint restaurant is located just two blocks north of the Sonoma square. The homey style, Italian cooking was perfect on this cold, autumn evening. It looks like there is a lovely, garden outdoor seating area, but it was too chilly to want to eat al fresco. Our server, while a bit brusque, was helpful with menu and wine selections... More

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Aqua13
Arizona
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2011

We found this restaurant by accident. We were planning on finding a restaurant on the square--maybe the Girl and the Fig that we'd heard so much about--and the closest parking we could get was about 3 blocks from the square. But as we got out of the car to head to the square, we saw the Depot Hotel beckoning us.... More

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lisathew8lifter
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Senior Contributor
39 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2011
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We went here for dinner on our first night in Sonoma (july 3rd) and were very impressed. We scored a reservation through open table and got right in. Sonoma had a heat wave so we chose to eat inside in lieu of eating around the pool (i'm with the last reviewer, it's hardly a garden, but nice no less). The... More

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ArmyNurseElPaso_TX
El Paso, TX
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26 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2011

I really enjoyed our dinner. The outside dining was nice, but I would not exactly call it a Garden. The waitress was very attentive. More

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the_mad_planner
Tampa, Florida
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11 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2011
1
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We had our last dinner of our honeymoon at this restaurant, and we couldn't have been more pleased. This is the family owned, old-school, authentic Italian place you WISH was in your neighborhood at home. It's not the place for trendy, avant guarde food, but it is a quaint spot where the bolognese sauce recipe has been the same for... More

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