Carpe Diem Napa

We only had the charcuterie and pork chop, it was really good. Ordnete the hacking medium, but came well done, but was still good. Used by Senf aioli...

I love this place! came here with my best friend for a relaxed night after a terrible experience in a restaurant nearby. I brought my service dog (who...

Sam, the bartender goes to our table and takes our cocktail order... what kind of cocktail do you want? I look at the happy hour menu and it says...

This is a very nice downtown restaurant find. Strategically located in the heart of downtown. We really didn't know much about the restaurant other than reviews from Yelp or Open Table. We arrived just as they were opening. Seating wasn't a problem since we were the first indoor customers. But it didn't take long for other diners to join us. The menu had a nice variety of selections. But there was a special of short ribs on cheesy risotto. We both chose that entrée. It was fantastic! It may have been one of the best short rib meals I've ever had. The meat was super tender, and the sauce was unbelievable. The risotto was to die for. Perfect cook, the right amount of cheese that didn't overpower the short rib. According to the owner, the sauce is used over and over again that enhances the flavor. Does it ever!!

This is our second time here and we enjoyed it as much as the first. Our host Gabriel was sincere and charming as usual. Our server Ava was really great. She had a really nice way about her that made us feel well taken care of. She even made a couple of great wine recommendations. Speaking of wine, one suggestions would be to have a sweeter wine available by the glass as one of companions doesn't enjoy dry wine. The food was great. If they have the braised short ribs as a special, get them. Should be a regular menu item. And the lamb was delicious and generous. We split 2 desserts between 4 of us and it was perfect. Delicious strawberry shortcake as well as NY cheesecake. Very satisfying. We'll be back again soon.