We often get asked about recommendations for amazing restaurants in the Healdsburg area when people book our Healdsburg Wine Tours. Healdsburg is nestled in the heart of wine country and is known for being both a wine and food lovers paradise location! The downtown Healdsburg area really has it all since you are surrounded by amazing restaurants and over 20 wine tasting rooms, making it such as amazing place to eat, sip, and shop!
Whether you are lookiong for the best Healdsburg restaurants or the best Healdsburg wineries, you are in the right place because Healdsburg truly has it all! Here are a few of our favorite culinary delights in Healdsburg. Book with us at Windsor Wine Tours if in addition to culinary delights, you want to experience amazing wineries on in wine country on a wine tour!
1.) Guiso Latin Fusion
Guiso Latin Fusion is a family-owned restaurant serving unique and flavorful Latin American and Caribbean dishes. This small Healdsburg restaurant is in the downtown Healdsburg area. Everyone fell in love with this place when it opened in 2015 and has only grown in popularity over the years. For this reason, we recommend that you book reservations in advance to enjoy this amazing restaurant in Healdsburg. Dining Editor Heather Irwin called Guiso a “jewel box” of a restaurant when it first opened and we couldn’t agree more! Guiso takes pride in being a locally family owned restaurant and has several incredible Sonoma County wines on their wine list!
2.) Valette
Valette restaurant is another amazing Healdsburg restaurant. It is conveniently located in downtown Healdsburg and is known for its high-quality food and service. It maintains a welcoming atmosphere with the option of indoor or outdoor seating. The menu showcases fresh, local ingredients with a focus on California cuisine. The service is top notch and the food is very flavorful, making this an excellent option when dining in Healdsburg! This is a favorite by both locals and visitors!
3.) The Matheson’s Roof 106
The Matheson has dining inside the restaurant if you are looking for a more formal and upscale dining experience. The Matheson Roof 106 is located on the rooftop and is an open-air area with an elevated cocktail lounge. Roof 106 has small plates and artisan pizzas that you can enjoy with either unique cocktails or a glass of wine. They also have fire pits to keep you warm on chilly evenings. I love that the Matheson has two distint dining experience in order to match whichever dining experience that you are looking for! Both are amazing, just in different ways!
4.) Dry Creek Kitchen
Dry Creek Kitchen is another amazing Healdsburg restaurant in downtown Healdburg. Located within Hotel Healdsburg, Dry Creek Kitchen offers an upscale dining experience with the option of a three-course meal or a five-course meal. Their California-inspired menu features fresh, seasonal ingredients and expert execution, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion or if you are looking for an elevated dining experience. The hospitality, food, and wine list are all amazing here and all of our guests that have dined here have loved their experience at Dry Creek Kitchen!
5.) Barndiva
Barndiva exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere. Chef Ryan Dolan’s innovative, seasonal menus showcase the bounty of Sonoma County farms, resulting in dishes that are both delicious and aesthetically pleasing. There are lots of amazing items on the list so it can be hard to choose and they also have many local wines such as the Smith Story Wine Cellars Sauvingnon Blanc that paired very well with the trout! They have an amazing wine list and support local wineries by having their wines on their wine list! If you are looking for a cocktail, they have seasonal cocktails that are amazing as well!
5.) Molti Amici
Molti Amici is another incredible Healdsburg restaurant. This is an Italian Restauarant located in the downtown Healdsburg area and they source their ingredients from local farmers. Here you will enjoy delicious home-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, and amazing cocktails. The food is delicious and they have both indoor and outdoor seating where you can dine amoungst friends or loved ones. It’s an inviting atmosphere with exceptional food, drinks, and hospitality!
7.) Willi’s Seafood and Raw Bar
Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar in Healdsburg is centrally located in the downtown area and is a great choice for seafood lovers visiting Sonoma County wine country. While seafood is the star, Willi’s doesn’t limit itself to classic dishes. Their menu offers a fusion of East Coast and South American influences and has Latin-inspired skewers. The menu is designed for sharing, making it a great spot for a fun and social dining experience. The restaurant boasts a lively and inviting ambiance and with it’s small bites, you have the opportunity to try a little of everything. They have both indoor and outdoor dining depending on what you are in the mood for.
8.) Little Saint
Indulge in plant-based goodness at Little Saint Cafe & Lounge. Their innovative and flavorful vegan dishes are sure to impress and so is their cocktail menu. Their upstairs lounge offers a more intimate setting, perfect for a romantic evening and enjoying a cocktail or two. At times, they have live entertainment so be sure to check out their website. Their menu is ever changing depending on the season of year so you never know what surprises are in store for you!
Fine Dining Experience
Singlethread has a 10 course tasting menu that will exceed your highest expectations! This fine dining experience in Healdsburg offers an incredible culinary experience that will delight all of your senses. If you are looking for a fine dining experience for a special occassion, looking for an elevated experience, or a once in a lifetime experience that you will cherish for a lifetime, Singlethread is an excellent option! If you are looking for dinner transportation, reach out to us at Windsor Wine Tours.
Food and Wine Pairings in Healdsburg and Surrounding Areas
If you are looking for some amazing food and wine pairings in Sonoma County to add to your wine tour itinerary, check out our blog. Included are 9 incredible wine and food pairings in Sonoma County. Some people enjoy an amazing dinner, while others enjoy a Healdburg wine and food experience. Whichever one you prefer, Healdsburg has what you are looking for!
Book with us at Windsor Wine Tours and enjoy one of our many amazing tours such as our Healdsburg Wine Tours, Russian River Wine Tours, Sebastopol Wine Tours, Alexander Valley Wine Tours, Dry Creek Valley Wine Tours, and our Sonoma Valley Wine Tours. If you are looking for the best Healdsburg restaurants, these are some of our favorites in the area. If you are a food and wine lover, this is a great destination location in wine country! We can custom curate an incredible experience for you in wine country!
