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Lovina

4.7
4.7
2029 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
A locals favorite in historic craftsman home, with lovely heated/ shaded patios. Lovina is uniquely tip-free; our pricing includes a living wage, 401k with employer match, two weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and health/ dental insurance benefits for all our hard-working employees! Recognized as "Best of the Best" on Trip Adviser for Vegan/ Gluten-Free options, Lovina also satisfies omnivores with locally famous Bolognese and wild Halibut. Our menu is seasonal and locally sourced. Woman-owned by Calistoga local Jennifer Bennett (previous owner of Zazie restaurant in SF), Lovina is unique & welcoming. We feature Jen's handmade pottery, thrown, glazed, and at her home studio here in Calistoga.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 942-6500
  • Website
    https://www.lovinacalistoga.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our heated, covered East Patio is perfect for up to 30 guests, and the newly remodeled West patio seats up to 40, with room for a bar and cocktail hour. We also have two private rooms inside for smaller groups of 6-8.
  • Location
    1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515
  • Neighborhood
    Calistoga
  • Cross street
    Lincoln Ave
  • Parking details
    There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.
  • Public transit
    The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

For The Table

three nut-based cheeses (cranberry pistachio, herbs de provence, and lemon ricotta) with fig preserves, honeycomb, kalamata olives, crostini (sub gluten-free crackers +3)

  • Model Bakery Bread$8.00

    whipped kale & pistachio pesto butter, black sea salt *vegan- no butter, sub EVOO

    • Fried Mushroom Polenta Bites$15.00

      umami aioli *GF/ nut free

      • Housemade Fresh Ricotta$18.00

        candy cap root beer honey, crostini *nut free *gluten free- no crostini, sub lettuce cups

        • Vegan Endive Cups$15.00

          housemade hummus, whipped avocado, toasted seeds *GF/ vegan

          • Vadouvan Pickled Cauliflower$9.00

            garlic, ginger, vadouvan curry *GF/ vegan/ nut free

            • Winter Wine Country Bruschetta$26.00

              grilled sourdough, house-made whipped ricotta, roasted red & gold beets, candy cap honey, micro arugula

              • Wild Halibut Croquettes$24.00

                jalapeño, cilantro, and lime aioli, microgreens

                • Nova Terra Cheeses$26.00

                  three nut-based local cheeses (cranberry pistachio, herbs de provence, and lemon ricotta) with fig preserves, honeycomb, kalamata olives, crostini

                  Starters

                  • Soup du Jour$5.00

                    Chef Raul's soup of the day; call for details

                    • Roasted Kabocha$24.00

                      arugula, toasted pumpkin seeds, extra virgin olive oil, Villa Mandori 25-year aged balsamic vinegar (GF)

                      • Sonoma Apple Salad$23.00

                        super baby mixed greens, radicchio, endive, Pink Lady apples, pickled cranberries, Point Reyes bleu cheese, caramelized hazelnuts, red wine vinaigrette *GF

                        • Locally Famous Little Gems Salad$23.00

                          watermelon radish, avocados, lime pickled onion, rye bread crumbs, zesty green goddess (dressing on the side) *nut free *gluten free- no breadcrumbs *dairy free- sub vegan dressing

                          • Tuscan Kale & Duck Salad$28.00

                            warm wild mushrooms, red onions, hard-boiled egg, umami vinaigrette (available vegan 23) (GF)

                            Mains

                            • Impossible Sausage Lasagna$39.00

                              gluten free noodles, chickpea "mozzarella," bloomsdale spinach, wild mushrooms, charred tomato sauce *GF/ vegan/ nut free

                              • Almost Bolognese$39.00

                                fresh fettuccine, impossible meat, mirepoix, calabrian chili, chickpea "parmesan" *Vegan/ nut free *gluten free- sub GF spaghetti

                                • Eggplant Milanese$43.00

                                  Gluten free panko, "egg" wash, forbidden rice, roasted turnips & radishes, wild herb salad, harissa umami, charred lemon *Vegan & Gluten Free

                                  • Wine Forest Risotto$44.00

                                    wild mushrooms, mushroom stock, pea shoots, fontina, parmesan, black truffle butter *GF

                                    • Heritage Pork & Beef Bolognese$45.00

                                      fresh fettuccine, parsley, parmesan, calabrian chili, breadcrumbs *gluten free- sub GF spaghetti

                                      • Seared Wild Halibut$54.00

                                        housemade potato gnocchi, roasted maitake mushrooms, carrot purée, salmon roe beurre blanc, chives *nut free *gluten free- no gnocchi

                                        • Gnocchi all Vodka con Pollo$54.00

                                          heirloom tomato vodka cream, roasted "frenched" chicken breast, truffle carpaccio, soffice parmigiano, microgreens

                                          • Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks$59.00

                                            caramelized celeriac purée, spinach gnocchi, baby chanterelles, sunchoke chips, red vein sorrel, charred asparagus, overnight veal demi-glace

                                            • Seafood Stew$49.00

                                              Desserts

                                              • Pumpkin Tres Leches$19.00

                                                • Coconut Caramel Flan$19.00

                                                  crispy coconut tuille, berries *GF

                                                  • Model Bakery Walnut Bread Pudding$19.00

                                                    walnut bread, white chocolate creme anglaise

                                                    • Hot Mess$21.00

                                                      flourless chocolate brownie, salted caramel, toasted house made marshmallow cream, brandied cherries, pistachio gelato *gluten free *nut free- no pistachio gelato, sub vanilla

                                                      • Sundae Funday$19.00

                                                        vanilla & pistachio gelato, salted caramel, hot fudge, mini malted milk balls, caramelized pecans *gluten free- no malted milk balls *nut free- no nuts, no pistachio gelato

                                                        • "Snickers" bar$18.00

                                                          housemade peanut butter, medjool date cream, coconut & cashew "nougat," dipped in dark chocolate *vegan/ GF

                                                          • Chef's Dessert Sampler$21.00

                                                            bite sized tastes of our Hot Mess, Bread Pudding, "Snickers" bar, and Sundae Funday

                                                            Sides

                                                            • Gnocchi alla Vodka$24.00

                                                              heirloom tomato cream, truffle carpaccio

                                                              • Side Broccolini$15.00

                                                                umami sauce, toasted almonds *GF/ vegan

                                                                • Potato Gratin$15.00

                                                                  fontina, cheddar, cream, leeks

                                                                  Kid's Menu

                                                                  • Kid's Pasta$16.00

                                                                    fresh fettuccine with butter OR marinara

                                                                    • Kids Grilled Cheese$16.00

                                                                      delicious grilled cheese sandwich, just like mom (might) have made

                                                                      Last updated: December 20, 2024

                                                                      What 2,029 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
                                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                                      • 4.5Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

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                                                                        American

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Lovina in Calistoga offers an exceptional dining experience with "great service, food, and ambiance." Guests rave about the "outstanding brunch" and "delicious vegan options." The restaurant's no-tip policy reflects their commitment to staff welfare. Lovina is praised for its "beautifully presented" dishes and "spectacular" ambiance, making it a must-visit.

                                                                      2,233 Reviews

                                                                      1. Ethan

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Nice ambience and very friendly staff. The no tip policy was also great and should be what this country moves towards. The bread with kale pistachio pesto butter is a must

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                                                                      2. Crystal

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        14 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        14 reviews

                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Blown away by the service and food! Celebrated my birthday here and I felt extra special when I was presented with a signed card from some of the staff and a ceramic bottle stopper made by the owner. I had the impossible sausage lasagna and hubs had the halibut with gnocchi. Both were delicious! We shared the sundae funday for dessert. We'll be back when we visit Calistoga again!

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                                                                      3. Katie

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        What a delicious meal! We loved every bite. And the ambiance was charming.

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                                                                      4. Bruce

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Central Coast

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        My wife says she never thought you could roast a tomato mid-December (she had the bacon-tomato Benedict ) and have it so good. My chilaquiles were seasoned perfectly

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                                                                      5. Perry

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Montreal

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 12, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        Food was great. We waiting 30-40 min from the time our appetizer was cleared to our entrees.

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                                                                      6. Ray

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Food was excellent, from starters to dessert. We had the fried polenta, endive and hummus for starters, a gem salad to split, vegan lasagna, and full on meat bolognese for mains, and bread pudding and ‘snickers’ bar for desserts. Service was excellent and unobtrusive - although very attentive to details and personable. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

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                                                                      7. Bob

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        72 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        72 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Loved it loved it loved it! Beef cheeks course was our favorite and maybe the best morsel of meat I’ve ever had the pleasure of wolfing down! Servers and managers were on their A-game. Including the tip in the pricing is how all restaurants should go. Will definitely be back!

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                                                                      8. Kevin

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We come to Lovina every year for the Calistoga Tractor Parade and despite it being one of the busiest nights of the year the experience is always exactly like we are used too. Exceptional food, ambiance and the friendliest, but still professional, staff.

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                                                                      9. Diane

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        8 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        8 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Always a great experience dining at Lovina Food is always fresh & the holiday cocktails were a nice touch

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                                                                      10. Angela

                                                                        Portland

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        3rd year in a row celebrating a birthday with a group of eight friends. It seems the food just keeps getting better along with impeccable service and the most cozy atmosphere. Lovina is my favorite restaurant in the whole world. Thank you again and we will see you next year!

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      Lovina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 942-6500.

                                                                      Lovina is rated 4.7 stars by 2029 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 24 times today

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for Lovina

                                                                      1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                        Lincoln Ave
                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                        Calistoga
                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                        Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        American
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.
                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                        The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.
                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                      • Website
                                                                        https://www.lovinacalistoga.com/
                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                        (707) 942-6500
                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                        Our heated, covered East Patio is perfect for up to 30 guests, and the newly remodeled West patio seats up to 40, with room for a bar and cocktail hour. We also have two private rooms inside for smaller groups of 6-8.

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