"Luckily, we were seated promptly and our server, Ariana, brought us the menus and wine list. The menu had too many delicious-sounding options, and the wine list was small but good. My wife ordered the Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, while I opted for the Chianti Riserva, which turned out to be really fantastic. The lightly toasted bread with balsamic and green onion dipping sauce was also a hit.
For starters, we had the fried calamari with artichokes and asparagus, which were cooked perfectly and not greasy at all. The calamari was some of the best I've ever had, with a fresh taste and a light crispy coating. The main course of Linguini Fruit de Mer with various seafood was also excellent, although I would have liked a bit more pasta and a warmer sauce.
To finish off our meal, we enjoyed a delicious spumoni dessert with chocolate, strawberry, and pistachio flavors, a far cry from the mediocre spumoni I remembered from my childhood. We also had a pleasant conversation with a couple at the next table, Casey from Cotati and his date. Overall, it was a fun and leisurely dining experience, and we were able to leave by 7:45 despite our 6:45 reservation.
If you haven't been to this restaurant yet, I highly recommend giving it a try!"
Petaluma
