Valette - Healdsburg

A group of us went here for dinner. The menu was not expansive but what they served were on point. The atmosphere was comfortable and service was efficient and... read more A group of us went here for dinner. The menu was not expansive but what they served were on point. The atmosphere was comfortable and service was efficient and professional. We would definitely come back.

My first time having California Cuisine (as a Californian) and it was such a wonderfully executed dining experience. The heirloom gazpacho was a nice start to t... read more My first time having California Cuisine (as a Californian) and it was such a wonderfully executed dining experience. The heirloom gazpacho was a nice start to the meal and a very nice surprise in the flavor department: light, floral, and enhancedwith the natural sweetness of the heirloom melon. I thought the scallop dish was very nice but needed a touch of heat and acid;it still was a very solid and interesting app. The duck breast is a must-get. It was everything I expected of a duck breastdish from the California cuisine perspective and more: succulent, crispy skin, perfectly mid rare, and yet it never ate heavy.Use of duck confit in the salad portion of the dish was both smart and delicious. My partner loved the halibut, which wasglistening from what I saw. Loved the meal so much and a perfect end to a trip from the wine country. Thanks Valette!

I jewel of a find in Healdsburg. The owners focus on fresh and high quality ingredients. Menu options are creative, well done, and mouth watering.. The ambiance... read more I jewel of a find in Healdsburg. The owners focus on fresh and high quality ingredients. Menu options are creative, well done, and mouth watering.. The ambiance is wonderful. Service is great. Fresh, hot bread is served. As one would expect with ahigh-end restaurant, prices come in a little high. All together, it is worth it. Looking for a great experience, try Valette.

What a fantastic evening at Valette! Four of us celebrated a birthday dinner; we made reservations and the birthday girl enjoyed a Happy Birthday card and a per... read more What a fantastic evening at Valette! Four of us celebrated a birthday dinner; we made reservations and the birthday girl enjoyed a Happy Birthday card and a personalized menu. We followed the Chef’s Trust Me menu (plus wine) for six courses but itfelt like twelve, as each course was designed to be shareable. The scallop pastry and burreta were memorable starters; steak andduck were fantastic “mains”; and the bread and jam dessert was a knockout winner. All wines were wonderfully paired and thestaff did an excellent job highlighting why the wine was paired with a certain dish. Staff and server were joyous,knowledgeable, attentive, and efficient. Can’t wait to come back again.

All of the food was delicious. The service was great. The execution of the tasting menu where people get different dishes was really weird to me. I appreciated... read more All of the food was delicious. The service was great. The execution of the tasting menu where people get different dishes was really weird to me. I appreciated the sentiment, but hated the execution. I would absolutely go back for the food and theservice.