Santi brings timeless honest Italian cuisine to the Sonoma County Wine Country. Familiar and provocative dishes recall treks through the Italian Countryside—yet the setting is a historic 1902 landmark building in the Alexander Valley.

The vision of the chefs is to return to a time when ingredients were always seasonal, fresh, and locally grown, and complemented by wines from neighboring vineyards. The rhythm of the seasons is respected at Santi. Proprietor and General Manager, Doug Swett shares their vision of an Italian country taverna where social gatherings are about honoring guests with the very best they can offer.

In winter, hearty food of northern Italy warms the senses. As seasons change, menus lighten and follow a meandering southward path. Braised entrées give way to a greater emphasis on the grill, and back again, during this annual transition. The evolution is naturally endless, but it always leaves room to emphasize favorite dishes. They are making their own pasta, olives, Italian liqueurs, gelato, sorpressata, salumi, sausages sometimes using century old recipes. Santi uses produce and herbs from their own garden in back of the restaurant or from local growers and purveyors.

The team behind this artisan crafted fare Executive Chef Dino Bugica and Chef Emeritus Franco Dunn have extensive experience with Italian cuisine. They have hands-on experience in Italy at over 25 restaurants that geographically span the entire country, from rustic trattorias to three-star Michelin meccas of refined dining.

With an extensive culinary repertoire of Italian fare, Chef Dino and his team are passionate about creating diverse, seasonal menus, using Sonoma County foods and wines. A list of fine, regional wines that includes locally grown Italian varietals, interspersed with handpicked wines from Italy, has been assembled by the knowledgeable staff at Santi.