Nice spot, lots of room between tables, so not too loud. Great cocktail, shared the grilled cheese and truffle and had paccheri. Fantastic with a bottle of Vermentino. Drank my dessert. No problem with gluten-free for our celiac member.

Had dinner on a Saturday night before the Superbowl and before Valentine's Day. The restaurant was full and downtown Napa was busy with lots of people out and about. Our experience at Torc began with our busboy asking where we were from and when we told him, he said, "What are you doing here? The food in your area is so much better." We informed him we decided to try something different and have dinner in Napa.

We had a good meal. My husband and I shared the beet salad, and our mains were the broccoli romanesco risotto and the fiorentini with Maine lobster. We were so full, we didn't have room for dessert. The food was well-prepared and the service was good.

Did we think it was as good as restaurants in upper Napa Valley? No, but we'd go back to Torc if we were to have a meal or drinks and appetizers in Napa. (There's also a full bar.)

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My daughter picked the restaurant out as it was highly regarded. We were not disappointed. We had just arrived in Napa. I had the crab cake which was superb. I believe the soup as well. The bar was well stocked and they were able to make a great craft cocktail for daughter. The atmosphere was very nice and the staff outstanding. I would return in a heartbeat. I thought the pricing was reasonable considering Napa.

Well as a picky eater the menu was very intricate. Then they had family dining with steaks for 4 or a whole chicken and fries for 4. The table out voted me and we ate the chicken. WOW, soft and moist - with the chicken fat rendered on the fries. Perfect! The salad was interesting with pickles and the two deserts…….blew my mind. Limy with strawberries, I would have never ordered it but it was great- and the strawberry cheesecake desert- again mind blowing!
Just make your reservation well in advance!

This is by far the best food we ate while in Napa! The food is thoughtfully prepared, complimented by incredible craft cocktails. The Old Fashioned was the best I ever tasted! Bravo to the whole staff!