The Depot Restaurant

4.5

1942 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

28 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

The Depot Restaurant is a charming neighborhood restaurant located in a stone building just a block off the Plaza in Sonoma. Locals and visitors to the Wine Country enjoy Tuscan-inspired cuisine in spacious dining rooms, and on the terraces of the Italian garden and reflection pool. In addition to products made in-house, the Sonoma wine country offers an abundance of new artisanal products to enjoy. The wine list is heavily laden with local Sonoma wines as well as wines from Italy. Come join us for dinner...or just drop in for some small plates and a glass of wine! Take-out is always available, give us a call to place your order over the phone!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Californian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:00
Phone number
(707) 938-2980
Website
http://www.depotsonoma.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
The DEPOT RESTAURANT does private events for groups of all sizes. Charming private rooms are available--as well as the poolside terraces overlooking the pool and gardens. Menus, whether passed hors' oeuvres or seated meals, can be customized for your special event. Please reach out to discuss your event needs.

Location
241 1st Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476
Area
Sonoma
Cross Street
West Spain Street
Parking details
We have parking in our own private lot, just past the building through the big wrought iron gates. In addition, there is a large free public parking lot for 250 cars directly across the street. Street parking with no time limit is also available directly in front along 1st St West.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,942 people are saying

The Depot Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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The Depot Restaurant in Sonoma blends "idyllic settings" with "outstanding food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance" and "charming outdoor patio." Menu highlights include "perfectly cooked" pasta dishes and "scrumptious" short ribs. Despite some mixed experiences, patrons often describe their visits as memorable and plan to "definitely return."

1,942 Reviews

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SonomaFoodie
San Francisco3 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Dining room was uncomfortably warm. Wine list too expensive. Food so- so. Nothing special.
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LovingLivingInSonoma
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always lovely ambiance after a warm greeting and great service.
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Larry
San Francisco46 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve enjoyed The Depot anytime we’ve been in Sonoma. The food is tasty, plate presentation is very nice, and the service is well paced. The menu is varied enough (pizzas, pastas, entrees, a host of salads and appetizers) to meet the needs of most diners. I had the beet and goat cheese salad to start: an array of red, yellow, and rainbow beets on a bed of greens, topped with crumbled goat cheese, softened onions and was dressed just right. My main course was a braised short rib on a bed of polenta with shaved steamed Brussels sprouts and a nicely reduced sauce… scrumptious! My dining partners both had pasta dishes that they really liked. The ambience is warm; we sat by windows overlooking a pool and fountain; very calming.
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IAN
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Four of us had an excellent meal at The Depot. The food was carefully prepared, of high quality and varied. The service was efficient, helpful and knowledgeable. The owner was solicitous and really seemed to be pleased we were there. We shall certainly retirn
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Colette
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love having dinner at The Depot. The food and service are always top notch.
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Rick
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat in front room next to fireplace. We had the room to ourselves. The staff were attentive but not on top of us. The food was delicious (got short rib and carbonara), portion size was moderate, but food quality was great and did not feel hungry afterwards. Had nice chat with manager Susan. Would recommend this as a quieter alternative to EDK. Will come back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a hit! They nail it every time! Salmon was fantastic as well as my husband’s generously sized ribeye steak! And the burrata is one of my favorites in town! We will be back soon!
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Racheal VIP
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding, the wine selection perfect, the service above and beyond. Made a birthday extra special for us as well!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent! The venue is beautiful too.
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Harry
San Francisco60 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and good service. The place could be heated more.
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FAQs

The Depot Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 938-2980.

The Depot Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1942 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

28 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

241 1st Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476

Additional information

Cross Street
West Spain Street
Area
Sonoma
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have parking in our own private lot, just past the building through the big wrought iron gates. In addition, there is a large free public parking lot for 250 cars directly across the street. Street parking with no time limit is also available directly in front along 1st St West.
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.depotsonoma.com/
Phone number
(707) 938-2980
Private party facilities
The DEPOT RESTAURANT does private events for groups of all sizes. Charming private rooms are available--as well as the poolside terraces overlooking the pool and gardens. Menus, whether passed hors' oeuvres or seated meals, can be customized for your special event. Please reach out to discuss your event needs.

The Depot Restaurant

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