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For three star Italian, try Tra Vigne in Saint Helena. This mildly expensive restaurant is one of the popular places in the area. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, catering, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'm a little late in going to Tra Vigne, the glory days are long gone and Michael Chiarello has left the house. Went for lunch, and it wasn't too crowded on the weekend. I can't remember much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite Italian restaurants.Indoor and outdoor seating with outside pizzeria.Nice wine list with good wines by the glass, especially the house wines. Corkage fee is waived for the first...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Our recent visit to Tra Vigne was a mixed bag. The food was great, but the service and ambiance were quite bad.I've been to Tra Vigne 4 times in the past, and I've always enjoyed their delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was no different from some of the other more upscale Italian eateries I've experienced. The soup was particularly good, but that was about it. My husband ordered steak and it was way...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This decoration and ambiance is really nice...nice enough to host your intimate wedding here. But for the food...it's definitely decent. It is a little more than a 3...not quite a 4. The wait was long...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tra Vigne surprised me for wine country. I mean, a lot of these places are heavy in tourists, so I had set an unfairly low bar for the area. We had a pretty large group as well, so again, I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was well worth going! I ordered the Rigatoni Alla Carbonara, and it was pretty dang tasty. There wasn't any overpowering taste with the dish so that's good. I would recommend this. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The reason you must have lunch here is the mozzarella al minuto. Order the heirloom tomatoes on the side. The scenery is not bad either:)
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tra Vigne is a little garden paradise, filled with beautiful scenery and amazing food. We went for lunch on a sunny day and had some of the best pasta we've ever had (the lunch portion is a good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Lemons. Every dish was so overpowered with the taste of lemon that it drowned out with a violent scream any other flavors that might have been in the dishes. The dishes were lacking any kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tra Vigne was recommended highly so we tried it.I have to say: great service, food, and decor.I had the rib eye and it was perfectly cooked. Their version of "potatoes Au gratin" were out of this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in between 4 and 5 stars. It was my girlfriend's wedding shower, and this is one of her favorite restaurants in Napa. I can clearly see why. First off, it's set on a beautiful property. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my Mother and 8 year old daughter to Brunch last Sunday. I must say that it was the best experience I have had at any restaurant in recent memory. We did not have reservations and were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as dinner goes, the wine, entree, and service were fantastic -- what'd you expect from a restaurant of the caliber and price range--but what really makes this place stand out is the mozzarella...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tra Vigne is absolutely our favorite restaurant. My DH and I began celebrating our anniversary here after our lodging recommended it on our first anniversary. We haven't regretted it - and now bring...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How have I not reviewed Tra Vigne? It's a great place for a long and leisurely lunch on the very fabulous porch. The pastas come in half portions so that you can either (a) moderate your intake or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had our 10th anniversary dinner here and it was truly memorable. Food was fabulous, service attentive and atmosphere just right. Go here for any occasion and you won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dine here frequently when up in the area. It's mostly been for lunch. The food here is quite good. I love the wood oven roasted whole fish. Last time it was trout and it was cooked perfectly,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but the experience was wonderful. I highly recommend reservations, as every table in the house was occupied, with good reason. I had the sage infused pappardelle, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. They have FANTASTIC food - especially of the dairy variety. The fresh mozzarella in olive oil is out of this world! I don't think I've had any better even in Italy. The pizzetta...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I were up in Calistoga last weekend for a big group weekend trip and after our wine tasting ventures, we had dinner at Tra Vigne in the downstairs area. We had a wonderful time and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was on a 5 county crawl playing gigs in Nevada City and Lake county. Had a great time. Decided to drive down the 29 on a Monday and it was just packed for some reason. Made my way to St. Helena...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its really hard for me to give 5 stars but this is as hard as I have been pushed in awhile. We dined on a Monday evening and were delighted to be informed about the no corkage fee when asked. Cheryl,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is consistently good, the staff are both friendly and knowledgable when it comes to good recomendations of wine and food. I have been here a dozen times and I'm never disappointed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mozzarella cheese "al minuto" with grilled bruschetta is wonderful.Their beef short ribs are also scrumptious. I don't recommend the sole,but the chicken and lobster risotto dishes are good. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mozzarella appetizer is so wonderful!!!! Nothing on earth like it. I will be back for some more!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here before for my friend's birthday dinner (about a year ago) and it was dinner and it was in January, so the weather and the group ambiance definitely played a role.Now this time around, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With only a few hours' availability to experience the "Napa Wine" thing (most wineries already closed for the day), I came here for dinner. The restaurant was very nice looking and the host/wait staff...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was there for sunday brunch with 3 of my friends...and we walked away unsatisfied =(Mini Doughnut - a dozen of heavy-ish donut holes coated with cinnamon sugar with a side of tiramisu dipping sauce:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I shared a meal here with another couple, and it was absolutely amazing. We all shared the mozzarella appetizer, and my mouth is watering now just thinking about it again. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here all the time when I was little- apparently theirs was the only pizza I would eat. Now they have grown and have the pizzeria separate from the restaurant.Love the pizzeria,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my husband had a romantic meal here the other night. The restaurant is beautiful inside and out - lovely entrance with outdoor seating and Mediterranean style, the inside is modern and clean -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Appetizers were life-changing. Ordered off-menu for main dish which was a mistake. Can't expect them to come up with something on the spot. The reason for that was the lack of vegetarian options. But...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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The wine selection was large, as it should be in the middle of wine country. The service was very charming and the duck was prepared perfectly
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in an Italian family eating fairly authentic food - so usually I don't like Italian restaurants because they are not as good as what I have at home. This place however, blew me away. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing meal...They make the pasta and the mozerella in house. The mozz was a perfect consistency (not too soft, not too rubbery) and was nicely complimented by garlic bread. We had an excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a dinner party and they did a fantastic job. The service was wonderful, and they truly handled large groups very well. The spot is beautiful with the out door patio. Seeing as this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mozzarella was still warm when the server cut it up and put it on the bruschetta. We'd just finished our appointment with their events manager. She'd made lunch reservations for us. The just made...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really good lunch here. The fresh made, or ala minute, fresh mozzarella was simply awesome. My pasta course was pretty good as well. The rabbit ragout with the parpadelle was perfect. My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We visited this restaurant based on a recommendation of a friend and it didn't disappoint. This restaurant was moderately priced for the quality of food it served. The homemade mozzarella is a must...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the atmosphere, most restaurants in Napa are very cozy and spacious at the same time. Very pleasant service too. As for the food I thought it was okay, a tad on the salty side. I'm picky about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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The property is really cool and we got a chance to soak it all in while we waited for a table near the bar. Their wine selection is pretty decent and I ended up with a nice merlot from Clearwater Creek. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great outdoor patio, great service and excellent food.The ravioli was terrific, though I'm not sure I'd order the roasted fava bean appetizer again. Whimsical fountain in the courtyard.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give a fifth star to the mozz app.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was great. Everything. (service, food, atmosphere. all)
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just thinking about the fresh mozzarella here makes me tear up a little. I had the eggs benedict in a mouth-watering basil hollandaise. Amazing. My husband ordered the mini donuts in tiramisu sauce. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in for lunch between winery visits, and had a variety of good food. Place is nice (wine country such a contrast to Oakland/SF, so spacious--not sitting right on top of the next table; so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rating: 3.5Mozzarella and garlic crostini appetizer is a winner. Awesome pasta. Desserts just so-so. If you're looking for a great Italian meal at a reasonable price you can count on Tra Vigne!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for appetizers in a large group before dinner at Merryvale and the outside patio area is fantastic. It has enough chairs and table for a large party and even has table fountains and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG - this place was awesome. We showed up there on a Saturday night with no reservations and they accommodated us. The building architecture and decor were awesome - alot of little touches. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great way to end a long day of wine tasting. Entry and ambiance is very dramatic, but the main dining room is a bit noisy to be romantic. Perhaps the patio on summer evening is ideal.Wine pairing was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Cozy" would be a good way to describe this place. It was pouring rain; like cats, dogs, and farm animals pouring rain - so just getting indoors was a badly needed respite. The place wasn't busy,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went the this place many years ago and it was the bomb so I went again last weekend. Unfortunately, it has really declined. First off, the interior was very 80s and appeared dated. Secondly, when...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for dinner here after a suggestion from a friend.The food was great; we had simple dishes: MALTAGLIATI VERDE, Roasted Peppers and Butternut Squash. They were all excellent and hit the spot....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I'm not much of a wine drinker. I also don't eat cheese. Or meat. So I had low expectations for my recent weekend in Napa. You know -- "Eh, sure; I'll try that, I guess." And "No, thanks; can't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this was first introduced to me by a fine young gentleman who seems to know his wine like no tomorrow ...i guess this is everyone's favorite, but not mine ... place itself has a neo classical italian...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited about the house-made cheese. It wasn't as exciting when I actually ate it however. The food was excellent. The atmosphere was great, not that noisy but not tomb-silent either. Of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here last night. I enjoyed the food, and the service was pretty good. Our waiter was very attentive and funny. He definitely had a sense of humor.We got the butternut squash soup to go around...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby & I went to this place for our friend's wedding. What a beautiful wedding! SIMPLE, COZY & UNIQUE! It was a small outdoor wedding in the evening & we all had dinner outside. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here 2 years ago with one of my best friends and the food and service was excellent. i got the shortribs and mushroom risotto.i heard michael sold his restaurant, but i still wanted to come back...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a hard mornings wine tasting, we needed something substantial to soak up the Opus One and Silver Oak.We found this place nestled next to our next stop, the Merryvale Winery, so we decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went back for lunch again and the only thing i can say is that my first meal was SO good that i had the same thing this time. the mozzarella al minuto is indescribably amazing. i would eat it every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always heard of Tra Vigne and wanted to try it so since we took this past Friday off, we headed up to Napa for the day and had lunch at Tra Vigne. I really can't think of anything negative about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Listen to me - live with other foodies. They will take you to hot places to eat and eat anything you give them. The spillover from their indulgences will easily enter your grazing area.Hence my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best in the evening during the week to get the full attention of the staff's food preparation. Otherwise, dine earlier or towards the end of the evening on weekends. A beautiful assortment of Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had lunch here outside at the courtyard.I had the Tagliatelle Nero Con Tonno E Bottarga - I was expecting sepia sauce and not pasta noodles made with sepia, but it turned out to be pretty good. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was spending a couple of days in Napa and I'd heard good things about this place. Was cautious about price so decided to pop in and have a look at their menu. First off you are greeted by a gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Yesterday, I was invited to a wedding reception of Martin & Pam Cabral. We were seated outside under the shade of trees. There was live bosa nova music. The appetizers were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely restaurant and menu. We stopped in for Sunday brunch without a reservation and got in easily. Wine list is superb (natch), but since we had been drinking wine and were going to do more of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If its pasta you want in Napa Valley it has to be Tra Vigne. Period. end of story. Tra Vigne is elegant in every sense of the word, Tra Pizza is casual, loud and fun. I do remember the truffle Pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty happy with Tra Vigne. Granted, this was after a night of having French Laundry, so we had to re-calibrate the dial first. The service was very personable and quick. We never had want...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rustic, romantic and with a beautiful courtyard. We stumbled upon a private wedding party through the back entrance, but the waiters politely ushered us in the right direction. We had reservations,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my parents favorites in the Napa area. My dad had polenta here for the first time and has been a fan ever since. Now when he goes here he orders a side of it even if he is getting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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I recently dined at Tra Vigne during a visit to wine country and after a long day of wine tasting. Made reservations through opentable and was seated immediately. The decor is beautiful instide and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister had her after wedding brunch here on Saturday. Tra Vigne was able to accomodate the group of us, approx. 50-60 people in the patio. A beautiful day, with perfect setting and lots of trees...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tra Vigne always delivers. For lunch or dinner, always a wonderful choice. Everyone I've taken here has loved it. It's sort of my take out-of-town friends to wine country restaurant.Not only is it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tra Vigne is classic Napa Valley. Although I would say its day in the sun has waned, the place still turns out caliber dishes, well-made pastas, and some interesting treats. They have a relatively new...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We only went for drinks, so I can't comment on the food. The bartender was prompt and personable, and the Presbyterian my girlfriend ordered was delicious, as was my Grey Goose soda. Nice, stiff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this place!I've been here 4 times now. Whenever we're in Napa, there are so many places to try, but we inevitably come back to Tra Vigne. The primary reason for this is fresh-pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch on the Sunday of July 4th, about 3pm.A great location and a great building. Inside and outside dining with a menu of mid to upper mid range prices, both food and wine, a surprise giving the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had an excellent dinner here this weekend. A very solid four stars. The setting and decoration of the place are very nice, with a beautiful full bar and high-ceiling room. We started with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here one night for dinner. They were very accommodating considering that they were busy, it was the weekend and we didn't have a reservation. The girl at the front was very helpful and friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was very good, especially the pizza. Relaxing mediterranean ambience. The server discovered I was having a birthday and presented me with a candle-topped dessert. My only complaint: how did...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting Merryvale's wine tasting room next door, we decided to have dinner at Tra Vigne Restaurant. Actually, we checked out this place at yelp for reviews beforehand, and because of its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service with good hearty food. Since I know the Sous Chef, John Harris, I took his recommendations and everything was fabulous!We started with their house made mozzarella cheese and garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not the very best food in Napa, but very very good. And the courtyard is my favorite place to eat in the Bay area. The beef ribs are the best I've had anywhere. Salmon, which is all too often bland,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When looking for the perfect patio lunch in Napa- I think this place fits the bill. It was HOT in Napa on Saturday, but I just wanted to soak it all in with a bit of shade, a good white wine and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wrapping up a delightful day in wine country, Jen suggested we try Reistorante Tra Vigne.Upon our arrival in their spacious parking area, we were met by the hostess and seated immediately in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That Amy S. knows what she is doing--we enjoyed her wedding rehearsal dinner here and loved the fixed menu of REAL ceasar salad and chicken (I'm not a potato girl but the mashed garlic potatoes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tra Vigne was lovely. Not jump up and down, rah, rah, rah lovely, but lovely nonetheless. We had a set menu as part of a wedding rehearsal dinner. Caesar salad, roast chicken and mashed potatoes,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The problem with this place is that you are usually coming off of a day of wine tasting when you arrive. I guess that is not their problem...just mine. We enjoyed dinner there, but the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Although I loved their fresh mozarella, my experience with the staff left a bad taste in my mouth. My fiance and I went there to check out the private dining areas for a small wedding reception....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first two times were were here, we were in awe. But maybe it was just the magic of naivity that put Tra Vigne so high up there. Our recent trip here was on a week night. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Meat, fish, fowl, homemade pasta and excellent wine served in an amazingly beautiful setting. I have only had lunch there. We always sit outside in the patio. Picture yourself surrounded by stone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Other than Mustard's (Okay, I haven't been to the French Laundry YET!)...this place is on the top of the TOPS for NAPA. The SHORT RIBS RULE. The atmospher - so great - a must for dinner with friends...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch or dinner spot when touring Napa. I've always preferred it for dinner after a day of tasting. Been going there for years as it's always been a favorite. Great location and atmosphere,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This isn't a fair review since I didn't experience the restaurant as a regular patron. My cousin held her wedding in the courtyard of this joint and it was perfect for a small wedding/party. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was so dissapointed in this place. It's beautiful inside and out, and the service was good, but the chef is far too heavy-handed with the seasoning. We ordered the house-made mozzarella to start. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great dinner from beginning to end. Our waiter gave us great ideas for pairing appetizers and steered us clear from a bold grappa desert that would have soured the end of our meal. The house-made...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know any other way to explain the near-5 star rating this place has except to say that it must involve copious amounts of wine-drinking (or possibly just a couple of the strong vodkas) on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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According to some people, this is one of the best place to eat in Napa. Well don't waste your time and your money. This place is awfull. I ordered a prosciutto and tomato sandwich but somehow the prosciutto...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Fresh warm baked bread with olive oil, add salt/pepper to taste. Started off with the Pizzetta con Aglio e Cambozola pizza a flat bread which was very garlic-y, comes with brie and roasted garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.Not clear on why this place rates so high with so many other great restaurants in the area. I could understand if it was in Reno.Y'all must've tasted one-too-many Sauv Blancs. It's not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last couple of weekends stopped by at Tra Vigne with a couple of friends.Very nice service, beautiful place (try to seat urself outside on a very warm nice day right in front of the fountain), comfy,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice place.Great food with interesting combnations.Home made mozarella is outstanding.5 stars!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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First of all the food and atmosphere are fantastic. Most of my guests were a little upset with there food (to bland) or overcooked. I was happy as a bee eating my SOLE.....yummy! My overall experience was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, not great, the restaurant interior was casual yet classy and overall I enjoyed myself very much. Definitely a solid 4. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. He...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here for lunch halfway through our crawl and were underwhelmed. The strong points: * Terrific open-air setting, which carried inside the restaurant as well. The patio looked like a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed with Tra Vigne. We sat inside, but the outdoor seating looked magical with the white lights. Next time. The previous night, we had gone to The Girl and the Fig in Sonoma, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a wonderful dinner here last night! One of my good friends from Philly was in town and of course we had to go to Napa for a day. This meal topped off a beautiful day. We didn't have reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Horribly disappointed by the food! We had two appetizers and two entrees, and granted, the cheese budino was very good, but that was about it. The entree that I had, speghettino in a seafood broth,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has it all: Great location, great ambiance, great food, great service. I've been there twice. So why only two stars ? Becuase it is all about meeting expectations, and they didn't last...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While searching for a venue for the rehearsal dinner, someone sent us over to Tra Vigne. The moment we arrived and met with Kellie Magna, the Director of Sales, we were thoroughly impressed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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It was the worst service I experience in the wine country!!!!!! We are dog owners so it's very important to visit a restaurant with patio seating. We've visited Tra Vigne's website and it was also a highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would go into extensive detail about Tra Vigne. However, my mouth is watering and I fear my saliva will short out my computer. Therefore, all I can tell you is to make sure you try the RIGATONI...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here for lunch on our way back home. I really love the "Real restaurant" group (http://www.realrestaurants.com/) but this one just didn't do it for me. The space was really beautiful. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tra Vigne describes itself as a "quintessential wine country experience." As I understand it, the name Tra Vigne translates from Italian to mean "Between Vines." What is fabulous about this name,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It 's like dining in Tuscany, what a great resturant now I know whyeveryone says to go here when visting the wine country.The appetizers are amaizing ,home made fresh mozzarella,great bruschetta and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place never disappoints. Great food, great atmosphere (sit outside in spring/summer), and the best Italian food this side of the Atlantic Ocean. EVERYTHING is good - appetizers, main courses,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am still thinking about the appetizers we had here 24 hours ago... A friend had gotten the tip that we should order the bruschetta and fresh mozzarella together. Cheese and bread? Twist my arm.OMG....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza is good. I've tried several of them. The other dishes are good too. Wait was long though, so if I could give them 3.5 stars I would. Waiting long for service is a "no no."
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say, is hand made fresh mozzarella!! OMG, it was so good!The restaurant was nice, perhaps a bit loud. Our main courses were both very good, however I just can't stop thinking about the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I know. Everyone likes this place. Why? My wife and I ate there based on what we read here and we were totally underwhelmed. Not that anything was bad per say. It just wasn't great. If...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love eating at Tra Vigne!It's a must when visiting the Napa area, to take a drive to St. Helena to eat here. A real treat.Food is so well-prepared and the service is excellent. The location and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Michael Chiarello is my girlfriend's favorite FoodTV personality, and I've seen his show several times and was looking forward to visiting Tra Vigne, which is his restaurant. The food on his show...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Right off the St. Helena Highway is Tra Vigne, an amazing compound that is reminiscent of a Italian Villa. The interior is classy, but not stuffy and the staff is friendly. We came here for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Try and eat outside if you can. This approachable Italian menu will be sure to please the fussiest of fussy eaters...nothing too unfamiliar, and plenty that will please the hesitant palate. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an experience. Maybe it has more to do with the COPIOUS amounts of wine that I drink whenever I visit Napa Valley, but I always find Tra Vigne a consistently positive experience. The dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going to Tra Vigne since Michael Chiarello was their executive chef and had not become the celebrity chef he is now. Food has always been consistently good over there. The outstanding dishes in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic facility with connected Pizzeria and Bistro along with the main dining restaurant. Good meat dishes, had a prime rib main course on my last foray to Tra Vigne. Your in Napa, didnt get a Rez...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decor is gorgeous especially from the outside and inside seemed wide and spacious.-1 star for the following:There were flies inside the restaurant. Too many open areas for them to fly in from the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've gone to Napa and not dined at Tra Vigne, don't tell anyone. It'll plunge your stock by at least 50 points. Take your pick: alfresco in the courtyard, in the main dining area with 20 foot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had our 7th anniversary dinner there, and it was one of the most memorable meals my husband I have ever shared (no I don't work there). We chose the wine pairings meal, and allowed the wine steward...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been back in several years after my then-boyfriend's efforts to plan a nice birthday weekend were dashed here. Despite having reservations, we waited over 30 minutes for our table and were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Napa classic. Year after year meeting and exceeding impossibly high expectations. Combining the best of Californian and Italian cuisine, Tra Vigne is a true star in a valley full of great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Sitting outside is recommended; it is beautiful. The food was good; the wines by the glass were fitting. Afterward we took a stroll. Amazing!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Napa area because of its consistent combination of outstanding and well-balanced dishes, changing menu, and excellent service, all at a comparatively reasonable price. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were up in Napa, and just happened to discover this amazing resturant, you feel like your in the tuscan countyside, they make there own olive oil, and most of there pasta's, we were blown away,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding restaurant! One of the best in the area, and totally deserving of the fifth star that I seldom give out. Better weather gives you a choice between inside and the more casual outside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love it here!tip: come in the warmer months and get a table in the courtyard. have a glass of wine.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an outstanding dining experience,but I would never visit on a Friday or Saturday. As good as the food and service are,when the restaurant is crowded with tourists the atmosphere is more like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have enjoyed every meal I've had here. The food is quite good, though not the best in the napa valley. Reasonably priced dishes that are as creative as you should expect for any reputable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oooh Tra Vigne... so many selections... so little time (and stomach space!).There were loads of butternut squash pasta items on the menu which were all so enticing: ravioli, pasta and risotto! We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The stone-walled restaurant is impressive and I thoroughly enjoyed my pasta while dining there. My favorite spot for lunch; however, is it little caf just outside where you can avoid the crowd, order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants for either a cozy couple or a larger group. Sit outside in the summer and enjoy the dappling sunlight with your meal. Excellent wine list too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite restaurants. Be sure to eat there in the summer when tomatoes are at their peak. I've never had a better heirloom tomato salad.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the top restaraunts in the Napa Valley. The Food, the service and the ambiance are what maked this place special. The menu does change, but some of the great items have been the truffle...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Would you like to experience an extraordinary meal in the Tuscan countryside but can't afford the airfare? Then dine here on the beautiful patio, bathed in shimmering sunlight and surrounded by...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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Had lunch with a party of 6 last Saturday. Had been at least 5 years since I had been their last. Food was suprisingly excellent. Loved the fritto misto, beet rissoto, Agnolotti (sp?) with lamb, all of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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Seated promplty, but noticed others having a difficult time being seated. Some patrons waiting became annoyed and left beofre being seated. Attractive dining room, but got very noisey after 7pm. Recap of food:...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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Tra Vigne is a top notch, sophisticated restaurant that I have been to a few times already. Their food and presentation is excellent and the ambiance tops this restaurant off to be one of the best in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Through all the twisting perturbations of a restaurant's history, Tra Vigne has stood the test. From the old days with Michael Chiarello at the helm, with hams and cheeses hung on the rack above the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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I guess I asked for it because I went after reading all of these terrible reviews but I had wanted to go to this place for a long time and was finally going to be in the Napa area so I hoped that everyone was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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It saddens me to write this. Tra Vigne used to be one of my favorite Bay Area restaurants, but it has gone downhill rapidly over the last year and a half. If you will notice, the last good review in this space...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Impeccable, friendly service. I didn't have a full dinner, but the small dishes I had were great: the grilled eggplant & goat cheese appetizer was divine. The green salad was simple but perfect, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is so good! The watermelon salad was light and refreshing. All the pastas were tasty and cooked to perfection. I had the delectable short ribs that were tender and flavorful.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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Seated promptly. We ordered 3 different Salads between 4 of us, all good. Appetizer was Calamari, 5 pieces! BUT it had alot of Fava Beans. Not much flavor. Ordered 3 different Entrees between us, All were very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2005
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I dream of this place and any time that I am within 100 miles of it, I have to go. Sit in the outdoor courtyard and you will experience the lazy attmosphere of napa valley, with a hint of tuscany breezing...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2003
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This restaurant was very good. A very nice atmosphere. They have good service and very good food. Try the short ribs. They were out of this world.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2003
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My wife and I went there for dinner a couple of weeks ago. I had the braised beef ribs, wife had the crab pasta. We shared the brocoli/spinach rabe. I thought the ribs on polenta was tasty, meat VERY tender...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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As much as I want to love everything about this famous, absurdly scenic restaurant, I can't anymore; it's just not the sure thing it used to be. After an excessive number of chef changes over the years, meals...
frommers.com - user review
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a great tuscan dinner in napa valley? reserve early!
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a fieldstone building has been transformed into a striking trattoria with a huge wood bar, 30-foot ceilings, and plush banquettes. homemade mozzarella, dressed with olive oil and vinegar, and house-cured...
nytimes.com - user review
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my wife and i eagerly anticipated our meal here on the last night of our napa vacation. what a letdown. the only positive is the wine list...
fodors.com - user review
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residents of sleepy st. helena count themselves blessed to have this wildly original cathedral to tuscan-inspired cuisine right at their doorstep. a lush garden surrounds the restaurant, and broad double doors...
10best.com - user review
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enter the beautiful stone courtyard and take a trip to tuscany...
epinions.com - user review
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rustic italian eatery is a family fave...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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tra vigne is a ristorante set apart among the vines, creating the illusion of an enchanted italian village. behind the ivy covered walls are four distinct environments: the grand dining room with 30 foot...
opentable.com - user review
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beautiful brick patio shaded with fig trees where you can enjoy wood oven pizza, good pastas like pappardelle with rabbit and tiramisu. caring service...
sfgate.com - user review
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michael chiarello. great wine list...
usrg.com - user review
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entering the grounds under the trellised archway, youill feel as though youire on vacation in some part of italy. you pass through the patio first, where tables are generously spaced for warm-weather dining....
gayot.com - user review
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Tra Vigne is a ristorante set apart among the vines, creating the illusion of an enchanted Italian village. Behind the ivy covered walls are Three distinct environments: The grand dining room with 30 foot...
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