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Special-occasion splurge
Cyrus
Along Highway 128 • Michelin-Star Contemporary Tasting-Menu Restaurant • Destination Fine Dining
A meticulous, multi-course experience that turns Alexander Valley’s ingredients into modern, polished plates.
Cyrus is the place locals point to when they say Geyserville can go toe-to-toe with any big-city dining room. The progression-style tasting menu moves you through refined, seasonally driven dishes, with thoughtful wine pairings to match. It is a commitment in both time and budget, but for a milestone celebration in wine country, it is hard to beat.
02
Best wood-fired pizza
Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria
Geyserville Main Street • Rustic Italian Pizzeria And Salumeria • Laid-Back Crowd-Pleaser
A lively spot for blistered wood-fired pies, housemade salumi, and Italian comfort dishes in a brick-walled downtown space.
Diavola anchors Geyserville’s tiny main street with a menu that’s as comforting as it is serious about ingredients. Pizzas come from a roaring wood oven with nicely charred crusts, and the kitchen leans on local produce and in-house cured meats. It works just as well for a relaxed family lunch as it does for a casual night out with a bottle of local red.
03
Classic Italian favorite
Catelli's
Downtown Geyserville • Upscale Yet Casual Italian Restaurant • Best For Long Lunches
A longtime family-run Italian spot known for handmade pasta, generous portions, and a leafy back patio.
Catelli's blends old-school charm with a polished, wine-country feel, making it a go-to for both locals and returning visitors. The menu leans into Italian-American classics—think lasagna, ravioli, and meatballs—elevated by good ingredients and careful preparation. If the weather cooperates, plan to linger over a carafe of wine on the patio out back.
04
Vineyard-view standout
Rustic at Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Hills Above Geyserville • Winery Restaurant With Panoramic Vineyard Views • Best Winery Dining
A hilltop restaurant serving global comfort dishes and grill favorites with broad views over the surrounding vineyards.
Set above the valley at Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Rustic is as much about the setting as the food. The menu pulls from the owner’s favorite recipes, offering everything from wood-grilled steaks to hearty pastas and seasonal specials, all designed to pair with the estate wines. It is an easy choice when you want a full wine-country afternoon: tasting, wandering the grounds, and settling in for a sunset dinner.
05
Casual comfort pick
Geyserville Grille
Near Geyserville Inn • Relaxed American Grill • Best For Hearty Brunch
A friendly, no-fuss grill turning out classic American breakfasts, burgers, and daytime plates just off the highway.
Tucked beside the Geyserville Inn, Geyserville Grille is where you go for a solid, unpretentious meal before or after a day of tasting rooms. The kitchen leans into crowd-pleasers—think big omelets, burgers, and salads—often enjoyed on the spacious outdoor patio. It is especially handy if you are staying nearby and want a low-key start to the day without driving into town.