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Carpe Diem Napa, Napa, CA

Carpe Diem Napa

4.7
4.7
1387 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Carpe Diem offers a sophisticated, yet, casual dining experience in the heart of downtown Napa. Our welcoming, enthusiastic staff and ever-changing menu bring uniqueness to the table. Our wines by the glass and family share-plate style menu will entice you to try a variety of items. Come “Seize the Day” at Carpe Diem. No matter your style, you’ll fall in love with our seasonal ingredients that we have searched near and far to find and our wine, beer and hand-crafted cocktail menu is sure to please any palate.

We are delighted to introduce our new cocktail lounge as an additional dining area. When making reservations, please note your preference for lounge or main dining room. Thank you and we look forward to serving you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 224-0800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Indalecio Ramos Chaves
  • Catering
    Carpe Diem offers a wide range of catering options. From personal dinners at your home, to full blown 6 course food and wine pairings. We can cater for up to 150 ppl. Let us know what you are looking for and we will create for you a fabulous dining experience!
  • Private party facilities
    At Carpe Diem, we believe that life’s most cherished moments deserve an exclusive setting. Our private dining room isn’t just a space—it’s a canvas for your celebrations, conversations, and connections.
  • Private party contact
    Koray Yatkinoglu: (707) 804-8499
  • Neighborhood
    Napa
  • Cross street
    Brown Street
  • Parking details
    There is a 3 story public parking garage kiddy corner the the restaurant, along with ample street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Three Course Large Party Menu

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    NOTE*** The 3-course menu is $85 per person. A $60 payment will be collected at the restaurant, with your $25 prepayment applied as a deposit. A 20% gratuity is required. Indulge in a three-course dining experience featuring your choice of each course. Start with Mixed Greens with candied pistachios, Caesar Salad, or Dungeness Crab Arancini. For your entrée, enjoy Linguine Pomodoro with fresh herbs, Fillet of Salmon with Lemon Caper Butter, 24-Hour Braised Short Rib with creamy risotto, Four-Cheese Ravioli, or the Carpe Vegan Plate. Finish with a family-style selection of house-made desserts.
    Three Course Large Party Menu Photo
  • Four-Course Tasting Experience for Large Groups

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    NOTE*** The four-course menu is $100 per person. A $25 prepayment will be applied as a deposit, with a $75 balance collected at the restaurant. A 20% gratuity is required. Savor a four-course dining experience with your choice of each course. Start with Bufala Mozzarella Caprese, Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini, Shrimp Cocktail, or Dungeness Crab Arancini. Enjoy a fresh Carpe Salad or classic Caesar Salad. For your entrée, select from Fillet of Branzino with Lemon Caper Butter, Steak au Poivre with Cabernet Demi-Glace, Mushroom Risotto, Four-Cheese Ravioli, or Chicken Parmesan. Conclude your meal with a family-style assortment of house-made desserts.
    Four-Course Tasting Experience for Large Groups Photo
  • Local Days Every Tuesday and Wednesday!

    Multiple dates available
    Discover the flavors of Napa Valley at Carpe Diem’s Local Days every Tuesday and Wednesday. Treat yourself to a three-course dinner crafted to highlight our chef’s favorite seasonal creations, showcasing what makes dining in Napa truly special. From vibrant starters to mouthwatering entrées and indulgent desserts, each dish celebrates the best local ingredients and bold flavors. Whether you’re a local or visiting, this mid-week delight is not to be missed. Reservations are highly recommended—secure your spot today!
    Local Days Every Tuesday and Wednesday! Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Mon - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    At “Savor & Sip,” happy hour isn’t just about discounts; it’s about seizing life’s fleeting moments—the ones that taste like laughter, feel like warmth, and leave stardust on your soul. Join us. Let’s sip, savor, and create stories that linger long after the last crumb is gone. Note: “Savor & Sip” exists beyond these words. Visit, and perhaps you’ll find your own chapter in this enchanting story. ☕🥐🎶

    Happy Hour Photo

What 1,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carpe Diem Napa offers a "spectacular" dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing" lamb, scallops, and diverse wine pairings. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional hiccups, the attentive staff ensures a memorable meal. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike.

1,387 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maggie was phenomenal and knew her wines well as she is also a sommelier :-) Would definitely go back!

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  2. Mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. The restaurant month menu had great choices for everyone, including two glasses of wine (French Viognier and Napa Cab - both very good). Soup was cream of broccoli - terrific! From our group, e had ravioli, short rib risotto, and Chicken parmesan - all were excellent. Dessert was bread pudding or cheesecake - both were very good. Server was very attentive. Overall, a great experience!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful time the servers were great they told me so much about the wine. Came all the way from France. Amazing.

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  4. Richard

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I noted it was my bday during reservation and not celebrated

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  5. Thelma

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service from Chika. Outstanding food. Will return

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  6. Ted

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Carpe Diem and it was outstanding!! From the moment we walked in the doors we were impressed. The host was very nice and sat us at our table. Our server was Chika and she was wonderful. We loved that the bartender came and delivered our cocktails and we had to compliment him because they were the best we have had and we have had quite a few at different places. The food and the cocktails were phenomenal! All of the staff were helpful, nice and checked on us throughout our meal. There is so much to choose from and this time it was the short rib and the diver scallops and they were both delicious. My husband had the pork belly as an appetizer, which I'm not fond of but these were delicious & I loved them. Carpe Diem was well worth it and bumped down 2 of our other ones we frequented & put itself at the top of our return to list. I highly recommend that you try them & you can't beat the restrauant week specials, Thank you everyone!! We will be back soon.

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  7. Sean

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
     Solid food and good menu but nothing extraordinary. ambience average especially for Napa. service was excellent

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  8. Tina

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carpe Diem was a regular Happy Hour stop prior to Covid. Covid hit the restaurant business hard including Cape Diem. My friends and I decided to go there for Restaurant Week. Welcome back Carpe Diem...food and service were outstanding. Looking forward to coming back again and again.

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  9. David

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location in downtown Napa for a quiet dinner. We ate off the planned menu and the food was excellent and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend to anyone staying in downtown Napa to experience.

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  10. Nancy

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for dinner during Restaurant Week. The food was wonderful, the staff was attentive and the ambiance was perfect!

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Carpe Diem Napa is rated 4.7 stars by 1387 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carpe Diem Napa

1001 2nd St, Napa, CA 94559

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Brown Street
  • Neighborhood
    Napa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a 3 story public parking garage kiddy corner the the restaurant, along with ample street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Indalecio Ramos Chaves
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 224-0800
  • Catering
    Carpe Diem offers a wide range of catering options. From personal dinners at your home, to full blown 6 course food and wine pairings. We can cater for up to 150 ppl. Let us know what you are looking for and we will create for you a fabulous dining experience!
  • Private party facilities
    At Carpe Diem, we believe that life’s most cherished moments deserve an exclusive setting. Our private dining room isn’t just a space—it’s a canvas for your celebrations, conversations, and connections.
  • Private party contact
    Koray Yatkinoglu: (707) 804-8499
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