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- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
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From Napoli to Napa CA 🇮🇹🤌🏻 Hands down this one is a must try if you are in Napa valley and if you love Italian. Scala is located at the center of downtown Napa. The lighting and interior is fascinating right from when you walk in. The service was excellent and the food tasted even better. This is what was ordered 👇🏼 •Mamma Concetta’s meatballs •Pork Chop Milanese •Sacal’s Special of the day: Ravioli stuffed with ricotta and their fish covered in a yummy red sauce •Brussels sprouts with brown butter, capers & parmigiano •Mashed potatoes •Cannolis for dessert Drinks: •Cello Drop Martini •Butbin & the bees 📍 @scala.osteria P.S- currently dreaming of those meatballs. #trythisnext #sacfoodie #visitnapa #napavalley #italianfood #foodie #seafood #italian #napoli
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April 3, 2026
Scala Osteria brings seafood-driven Southern Italian cuisine to Napa, with a bright, spacious setting and a coveted oyster bar.
Published in Vogue
May 1, 2025
Scala Osteria in downtown Napa is recognized among OpenTable’s top brunch spots. The article highlights its Southern Italian coastal cuisine, housemade pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas and raw bar, and recommends booking early.
Published in Sonoma Magazine
March 20, 2025
Scala Osteria serves traditional Southern Italian cuisine, including seafood-centric dishes and Neapolitan-style pizzas, in a lively, inviting space. Diners can stop by the oyster bar or enjoy a leisurely meal with a wine pairing.
Published in Sonoma Magazine
March 13, 2024
The profile features Eric Zuniga, who became chef de cuisine at Napa’s Scala Osteria in August. The Southern Italian, seafood-centered restaurant makes its pastas, breads, gelatos and sorbets in-house; popular dishes include pork chop Milanese, ravioli al limone and shrimp and clam spaghetti.
Published in The Press Democrat
Yes, reviewers note that celebration requests added to reservations (handwritten birthday/anniversary cards, small complimentary treats) are regularly honoured, and staff will consult the kitchen to accommodate dietary needs.
Yes, guests mention dining outside on beautiful days, and reviews note seasonal, well‑heated outdoor seating is available for al fresco meals.
For families, yes, guests report staff seating parties with children in comfortable corners, making visits with kids relaxed and convenient.
Yes, Scala Osteria is a popular choice for special evenings, with many guests celebrating anniversaries and receiving thoughtful touches like handwritten cards and complimentary treats; upstairs seating is a quieter, more intimate option.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire; many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.
For a calmer visit, choose a weekday lunch or an earlier weeknight; weekend evenings and the late-night bar (Scala stays open until 11pm) are livelier and busier.
Yes, Scala is welcoming to families: guests report children enjoying the pizza and fries, and staff frequently seat and accommodate families in comfortable spots like upstairs or a corner table.
Private dining isn't part of the offering at Scala Osteria, the focus is on its warm, vibrant open dining room.
Scala Osteria feels warm and vibrant, modern, chic decor with a lively bar and open kitchen; the main dining room is energetic and sometimes noisy, while the upstairs offers a quieter, more intimate option.
Many dishes are generously portioned and shareable, guests note the Calamarata as a large, easy-to-share plate and the Pork Chop Milanese as a hearty, substantial entrée.
Scala Osteria offers a vibrant main dining room plus an upstairs/second-level dining area, bar seating (including spots by the pizza oven), and outdoor patio seating (seasonally heated).
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