Central Market

4.7

2573 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Healthy

Great News, we are open again with indoor dining. If you are not able to dine out, please order online for pick-up from our full menu - go to our website to order online for pick up.

We offer Farm to Table Cuisine in a casual atmosphere with a seasonal menu featuring local produce, sustainable seafood, and all natural meats.
We support slow food.

Reservations are recommended.

We are unable to reserve seats at the counter, but please feel free to call ahead to inquire if there are counter seats available.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Organic
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 778-9900
Website
http://www.centralmarketpetaluma.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tony Najiola
Catering
By special request only.
Private party facilities
Please call if interested in booking private event with us.

Location
42 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA 94952
Neighborhood
Petaluma
Cross street
Western Avenue
Parking details
Street parking and public lots available. Nearest public lot is on Keller Street at Western Avenue, two blocks West of our location.
Public transit
Nearest bus stop is at 4th Street & "C" Street
Entertainment
Chef Tony Najiola is very entertaining. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving Feast
$118.26 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Come enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at Central Market and let us do all of the cooking and serve you and your family this year. We will be serving a variety of dishes in a 4-course menu with your choice of entree and family style side dishes. For 18 years, we've had the pleasure of hosting this special day, and we can't wait to welcome you and your loved ones back for another unforgettable celebration!

Popular dishes

House-Made Baguette$4.50
sweet butter, fleur de sel
Warm Mediterranean Olives$7.50
Oven Roasted Heirloom Peppers$8.50
goat cheese, fleur de sel
Elote$8.50
grilled summer corn, lime aioli, chili, cotija cheese
Wood Oven Farinata$8.50
carmelized onion, fresh herbs
Crispy Shoestring Zucchini$8.50
parmesan, lemon
Grilled Wagyu Beef Skewers$9.50
chimichurri
Wood Roasted Vegetables$15.00
lemon tahini, wildflower honey
Farm Mortadella Banh MI$11.00
pickled vegetables, mixed herbs, jalapeno

Salads

Slow Roasted Beet Salad$14.50
plums, local goat cheese, spicy greens
Sweet Gems Lettuce$15.50
smokehouse bacon, egg, local blue cheese
Heirloom Tomato-Cucumber Salad$15.50
olives, red onion, celery, cotija cheese

Pizza

Margherita$17.00
tomato sauce, basil, Point Reyes mozzarella
Scampi$21.00
fresh rock shrimp, farm chorizo, red onion, jalapeno, arugula, pecorino
Bianchi$19.00
broccolini, farm bacon, fontina
Funghi$20.00
mushrooms, leeks, goat cheese, smoked fontina
12" Custom Wood Oven Pizzas$17.00
White: mozzarella or fontina; Red: mozzarella or fontina

Pasta

Spaghetti Alle Scampi$21.00
gulf shrimp, spinach, heirloom peppers, chili, aioli
Rigatoni Bolognese$19.00
classic slow-cooked beef, veal, pork, parmesan
Campanelle Pesto$18.00
summer squash, cherry tomatoes, Bellwether ricotta

Big Plates

Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken$25.00
sauteed collards greens, coconut rice and peas
Crispy Duck Confit$25.00
Liberty Farms duck, stewed lentils, sauteed spigarello, roasted garlic emulsion
Pepper-Seared Local Albacore$28.00
summer succotash of Brentwood corn, zucchini, shell beans, cherry tomatoes
Angus Beef Burger$18.00
house potato bun, smoked gruyere, Kennebec fries
Grilled Wagyu Steak$33.00
diablo butter, Kennebec fries, bouquet of greens

Potent Potables & Beverages

Bubbles

Brut, Jean Phillipe, Limoux, France NV$13.50
Rosé Brut, Raventos I Blanc, de Nit, Spain NV$16.00

House Wine pour

Red & White 9 Oz. Carafe$10.00

Glasses & Carafes

Whites

Sauvignon Blanc, Roasted Slope Vineyards, Sonoma County 2018
- 6 oz$13.50
- 9 oz$17.50
Riesling, Diel, Van Dernahe, Germany 2017
- 6 oz$13.50
- 9 oz$17.50
Vermentino, Terra Santa, Corsica, France 2018
- 9 oz$13.50
- 6 oz$17.50
Chardonnay, Hafner, Alexander Valley, CA 2016
- 6 oz$14.50
- 9 oz$18.50

Pink

Rosé, Pinot Noir, County Line, Anderson Valley, CA 2018
- 6 oz$13.50
- 9 oz$17.50

Reds

Pinot Noir, Sojourn, Sonoma Coast 2017
- 6 oz$14.50
- 9 oz$18.50
Montepulciano D'abruzzo, la Quercia, Riserva, Abruzzo, it 2016
- 6 oz$14.00
- 9 oz$18.00
Cabernet Franc, Anjou, Dom. Bergerie, France 2018
- 6 oz$13.50
- 9 oz$17.50
Zinfandel, Preston, Dry Creek Valley 2017
- 6 oz$14.50
- 9 oz$18.50

Aperitifs

Lillet Blanc$8.00
Fino Sherry, Ynocente$8.00
Vermouth Bianco, Scarpa$10.00
Vermouth Rosso, Antica Formula$10.00

Draft Beer

Pliny the Elder IPA Russian River Brewing$9.00
Belgian White, Great White, Lost Coast Brewing$8.00
Double Aught Pilsner, Bear Republic$8.00

Bottled Beer

Pilsner, Scrimshaw, North Coast Brewing$6.50
Belgian Ale, Chimay, White Label$8.00
Hefeweizen, Schneider Weisse, 16.9 Oz. , Germany$10.00
Amber Ale, Boont, Anderson Valley$6.50
Porter, Deschutes, Bend, Oregon "Blk Butte"$7.00
(N.A.) Bitburger "Drive"$6.50

N.A. Libations

Orangina (Product of France, Real Sugar)$4.00
Mexican Coca-Cola$3.50
Ginger Ale, Boylan's$4.00
Apple Juice, Martinelli's$3.50
Iced Tea$4.00
Sparkling Water, Mountain Valley
- 500ml$6.00
Sparkling Water, San Pellegrino
- 750ml$8.00

Staples & Provisions

Organic A/P or Bread Flour
- per pound$4.00
Organic Pure Cane Sugar
- per pound$2.00
Kosher Salt (3 lb Box)$12.00
Spanish Sherry Vinegar
- Bottle (750ml)$20.00
French Red Wine Vinegar
- Bottle (750ml)$20.00
Local Venerova Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 16oz$22.00
- 32oz$42.00
French Whole Grain Mustard or Dijon
- 1 Pint$15.00
Mixed Mediterranean Olives
- per half-pound$10.00

Made in House

Fresh Pasta
made in House using organic domestic Semolina
- per pound$7.50
Farm Pork Italian Sausage
- per pound$16.00
Farm Pork Smoked Chorizo
- per pound$20.00
Naturally Fermented Spicy Curtido (Pickled Veggies)
- per half-pound$8.00

Happy Hour

5-6:30pm

1/2 Dozen Chilled Oysters$10.00
mignonette, fresh grated horseradish
Oven Roasted Heirloom Peppers$6.50
goat cheese, fleur de sel
Wood Oven Farinata$6.50
carmelized onion, fresh herbs
Crispy Shoestring Zucchini$6.50
parmesan, lemon
Grilled Wagyu Beef Skewers$8.50
chimichurri
Smoky BBQ Duck Wings$8.00

What 2,573 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Central Market in Petaluma offers a delightful dining experience with "unbelievably delicious" cuisine and a welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the "mouthwatering and savory" dishes, including short ribs, crudo, and lamb cabbage rolls. The staff is "attentive and friendly," making it a perfect spot for special occasions and everyday dining.

2,573 Reviews

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Stacy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I always love their food but felt the pasta wasn’t Al dente as usual. I didn’t say anything. House white was delicious! And macarons too.
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Adam
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been dining at Central Market for 15 years. Always a very pleasant experience. Your tastebuds will be dazzled by the handcrafted delights ~ housemate pastas, sausages and pizzas. Good wine selection and great desserts. The staff is courteous, friendly and attentive. At times, the chef will also stop by and check in with customers. Try and get reservations as it's often fully booked.
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Flora
San Francisco
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again a fantastic meal under the brilliant talented chef/owner Tony! The striped Bass was delectable with a delicious sauce that went perfectly with a side order of roasted vegetable! Will be back very soon!
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toni
Portland
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When in the Sonoma area Central Marketbis a must!!
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Altin
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very delicious food. We go there often and pretty much have had all the Menu once already. The menu changes a bit to use the fresh seasonal foods. You can taste the quality of the local food. I'm begging to think their a fusion of the old recepies from the Owner coupled with the cooking Academy the Chefs may have there. It's the best Ital-American food I've tasted. Undoubtly, the Best food in the aera. When I miss my time lived in Roma & Firenze, I go there for some food.
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William
New Mexico
81 reviews
4.0
81 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here and food was really quite good. Sea Trout crudo was fresh and accompanied by perfectly pickled cucumbers. Gnocchi with lamb neck ragu was exceptional. And Quince Pie with fruit from my excellent server’s own tree. I do wish the wine by the glass list had more local Sonoma options…I’ve always felt farm-to-table should include beverages when possible. Loved the vibe of the place including what appears to be an original market serving bar.
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Sandy
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was not busy yet our service was very slow. Drink orders were wrong twice. Pork chops were very dry.
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David
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Every dish. Thoughtfully and lovingly layered and delicious. Prefer Central Market to highly produced and manicured Michelin targeted or celebrity chef restaurants. Great casual vibe with flavors that rival any dining experience. Great food without the pretense.
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Mark
San Francisco
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought friends visiting from New York to Central market and had a wonderful dinner. Everyone loved their meal and couldn’t get over how fresh and nicely prepared the food was. Service was excellent as well. We are locals and we come here rather frequently for special occasions and will continue to do so.
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Celeste
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second vidit to Central Market and once again, had an outstanding meal. The tasty focaccia was crispy yet soft in the center, with Toma cheese and olive oil. We could habe made a meal of this! The Seafood Bucatini had fresh fish and a delightful seafood flavored sauce. Rigatoni a la Norma had an eggplant ragu. Both dishes were outstanding and the handmade pasta a real treat. Speaking of treats, the made to order dark chocolate tart and the pineapple upside down cake, both served with fresh whipped cream, were absolutely yummy. Our server was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and mindful of my food allergies. All in all, a truly delightful dinner!
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FAQs

Central Market offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 778-9900.

Central Market is rated 4.7 stars by 2573 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

42 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA 94952

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Western Avenue
Neighborhood
Petaluma
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Organic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking and public lots available. Nearest public lot is on Keller Street at Western Avenue, two blocks West of our location.
Public transit
Nearest bus stop is at 4th Street & "C" Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tony Najiola
Entertainment
Chef Tony Najiola is very entertaining. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.centralmarketpetaluma.com/
Phone number
(707) 778-9900
Catering
By special request only.
Private party facilities
Please call if interested in booking private event with us.

Central Market

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Thanksgiving Feast

Rigatoni Bolognese

Fresh Pasta

Spaghetti Alle Scampi

Oysters

Chilled Drake's Bay

Starters

House-Made Baguette$4.50

Warm Mediterranean Olives$7.50

Oven Roasted Heirloom Peppers$8.50

Elote$8.50

Wood Oven Farinata$8.50

Crispy Shoestring Zucchini$8.50

Grilled Wagyu Beef Skewers$9.50

Wood Roasted Vegetables$15.00

Farm Mortadella Banh MI$11.00

Salads

Slow Roasted Beet Salad$14.50

Sweet Gems Lettuce$15.50

Heirloom Tomato-Cucumber Salad$15.50

Pizza

Margherita$17.00

Scampi$21.00

Bianchi$19.00

Funghi$20.00

12" Custom Wood Oven Pizzas$17.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Alle Scampi$21.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$19.00

Campanelle Pesto$18.00

Big Plates

Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken$25.00

Crispy Duck Confit$25.00

Pepper-Seared Local Albacore$28.00

Angus Beef Burger$18.00

Grilled Wagyu Steak$33.00

Potent Potables & Beverages

Bubbles

Brut, Jean Phillipe, Limoux, France NV$13.50

Rosé Brut, Raventos I Blanc, de Nit, Spain NV$16.00

House Wine pour

Red & White 9 Oz. Carafe$10.00

Glasses & Carafes

Whites

Sauvignon Blanc, Roasted Slope Vineyards, Sonoma County 2018

Riesling, Diel, Van Dernahe, Germany 2017

Vermentino, Terra Santa, Corsica, France 2018

Chardonnay, Hafner, Alexander Valley, CA 2016

Pink

Rosé, Pinot Noir, County Line, Anderson Valley, CA 2018

Reds

Pinot Noir, Sojourn, Sonoma Coast 2017

Montepulciano D'abruzzo, la Quercia, Riserva, Abruzzo, it 2016

Cabernet Franc, Anjou, Dom. Bergerie, France 2018

Zinfandel, Preston, Dry Creek Valley 2017

Aperitifs

Lillet Blanc$8.00

Fino Sherry, Ynocente$8.00

Vermouth Bianco, Scarpa$10.00

Vermouth Rosso, Antica Formula$10.00

Draft Beer

Pliny the Elder IPA Russian River Brewing$9.00

Belgian White, Great White, Lost Coast Brewing$8.00

Double Aught Pilsner, Bear Republic$8.00

Bottled Beer

Pilsner, Scrimshaw, North Coast Brewing$6.50

Belgian Ale, Chimay, White Label$8.00

Hefeweizen, Schneider Weisse, 16.9 Oz. , Germany$10.00

Amber Ale, Boont, Anderson Valley$6.50

Porter, Deschutes, Bend, Oregon "Blk Butte"$7.00

(N.A.) Bitburger "Drive"$6.50

N.A. Libations

Orangina (Product of France, Real Sugar)$4.00

Mexican Coca-Cola$3.50

Ginger Ale, Boylan's$4.00