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Auro is Calistoga's only Michelin-starred restaurant, led
Auro is Calistoga's only Michelin-starred restaurant, led by Chef Rogelio Garcia and located within the Four Seasons Resort. For our visit, we reserved the Chef's Table inside the kitchen, where the team's craft unfolded right in front of us. Whether seated in the dining room or at the Chef's Table, a dinner at Auro is the kind of meal that stays with you. FOOD We opted for the extended 10-course menu. Highlights came one after another: live European blue lobster with jicama, mango, and mole verde; 12-day dry-aged Senaka tuna brightened with Beausoleil oyster vinaigrette and mojo amarillo; 9-day dry-aged, Normandy-butter-poached Ora King salmon with a melt-in-the-mouth finish; charred California black cod over creamy masa polenta, a hint of barbecue smokiness, and the natural sweetness of stone fruit; a nixtamalized blue-and-gold corn tetela; and 21-day dry-aged Australian Wagyu--concentrated in flavor from the aging and touched by mole negro. Desserts were playful yet refined: white guava shaved-ice raspado, then a chocolate crรฉmeux with sweet figs. Every course felt thoughtful and seasonal, with touches that reflected both Napa Valley and Chef Rogelio's heritage. WINE Our visit happened to align with a special wine pairing dinner, which included pours from Realm Cellars alongside Auro's cuisine. While not an everyday feature, the pairings showed how thoughtfully the kitchen collaborates with top producers to create a seamless progression. SERVICE Warm, attentive, and seamless. The pacing of courses was on point, and explanations struck the right balance of detail without ever overwhelming. The team read the table well and made the evening feel celebratory from start to finish. AMBIANCE The Chef's Table places you in the kitchen without ever feeling chaotic. It's choreographed, elegant, and intimate. You watch plates being composed under the pass while still enjoying the ease and polish of a Four Seasons dining room. VALUE This is undeniably a special-occasion experience, but the value shows in the precision and exclusivity: dry-aged seafood and Wagyu, caviar, housemade masa, and seasonal fruits. Auro's standard tasting menu is already compelling; the Chef's Table adds intimacy and storytelling that makes the splurge worthwhile. WAIT TIME & BOOKING We were seated right on time, and the pacing throughout the night was perfect. Note that the Chef's Table is reserved directly through Four Seasons Napa Valley (not via OpenTable). For most visits, Auro's 7-course menu in the dining room is the standard option, but limited wine-dinner events are occasionally announced through the resort. CLOSING Auro shows what happens when French technique, Mexican heritage, and Napa's seasonal bounty come together with intention. Chef Rogelio and his team deliver a meal that is polished, soulful, and unforgettable. Five stars.
From the first bite taking me back to a favorite memory on
From the first bite taking me back to a favorite memory on a beach in Mexico it was amazing. Every dish and hidden dish was delicious while being paired amazingly with wine in a manner I have not had in ages. It was fish heavy in all the best ways, loved the Mexican influence on the dishes. Chef and team did an amazing job. I can't wait to come back.
I was pretty excited to check out Auro as it is a newish
I was pretty excited to check out Auro as it is a newish restaurant with Michellin 1*; and Chef Rolegio Garcia is a Top Chef alum. Needless to say expectations are high. The restaurant is in the newish 4 Seasons Property in Calistoga. The grounds are curated nicely with mountain/valley views make for a great setting. I wish we had more time to look around. Here are highlights of the experience: - Best service from greeters to chef I've had in a long while. In typical course menu style the servers explained each dish to a tee. Derek Stevenson served some of the wines and he answered all of my questions. Servers made sure we were attended to without being intrusive. When I went to the bathroom I came back to a clean folded napkin. -Favorites parts of meal: the opening quad of delightful bites, the bluefin tuna, milk bread with butter and Waygu. The Waygu was nicely seasoned and mole added a nice slightly sweet and creamy texture to it. Glass of mountain cab and 8oz of this steak and I would of been good. Also I never knew you could dry age fish. Who knew???? - You don't leave hungry! Chef has so many little extras not mentioned on the menu that make for fun and tasty surprises. Also the presentations were artfully done. Overall I can see why Auro earned and kept his 1*. Chef i is now going for 2**. If he keeps to this level of detail in service, cooking and patron experience he will get there. I will say that the meals are more seafood focused so if you are okay with that then I'd say this is your jam. I wish he maybe had a play on a Latin pork dish. But that's me being selfish. LOL. I highly recommend this place excellent food and experience.
We went to Auro last Saturday and asked for their
We went to Auro last Saturday and asked for their Pescatarian tasting menu. We were blown away by the variety, texture, risk taking spice hits, great wine and sake pairings and the impeccable service. We have been to 8 three Michelin Star restaurants and Auro out performed several of them, with their current one star rating. An absolute gem in our own backyard. My wife and I are foodies to the core and will travel to visit a particular restaurant. Auro was one of the six best meals we've had in our entire lives. In our humble opinion, only Attelier Crenn SF, The French Laundry Yountville, Alinea Chicago, Benu SF and Azark in San Sebastiรกn Spain exceeded Auro.
This is our second time here and it was just as memorable
This is our second time here and it was just as memorable of a meal as the first time. I appreciate that I was able to get a reservation without jumping through hoops. Service was on point from the jump. Every bite was thoughtfully prepared and their flavors are unique to the Michelin star experience. As a side note, we went to another restaurant with the initials ST and if you're debating on which to go to while in the valley, hands down we'd recommend Auro. We will be back to Auro the next time we're in town. It's that good.
If you are looking for amazing food and service.
This is a must stop! The prefix menu was totally worth it and Derek, the lead somm, was very knowledgeable and made the experience extra special. 10/10
We haven't been back to any Michelin star restaurants in
We haven't been back to any Michelin star restaurants in Napa Valley since Meadowwood burned down, but we were meeting up with some friends and decided to try Auro, a single Michelin star restaurant at the four seasons resort in Calistoga. We did the 10 course dinner with a full wine pairing. The food was fantastic, but make sure you bring a credit card with a very high limit because the meal was extremely expensive. We thought that the courses were extremely well thought out and the pairings were wonderful. This isn't a restaurant we would visit every time we go down to the Napa Valley because it's just far too expensive but it's definitely worth going. I can see why they have a Michelin star as the food was spectacular. I can also see why they haven't earned a second Michelin star yet and I would say it's all because of some of the little things that are required for two stars with regards to service, napkin, colors, purse, holders, etc..
I took my mom here to celebrate her birthday and we were
I took my mom here to celebrate her birthday and we were beyond impressed with the ambiance, service, and delicate intricacy of the dishes. The lighting and open window concept gave the ambiance a fresh feeling. I loved how we were able to see the open kitchen and chefs prep everything. If I knew they had tables inside the kitchen I would've definitely tried to book one of those. When we entered we got started with champagne and a little salty snack. The first course was a cape cod scallop which was super fresh and oceany and it paired so well with the garlic mojo verde. The second course was the 10 age dried shima aji which was super fresh and paired so well with the tart tamarind aguachile. The Japanese turbot and Vancouver cod were extremely tender and flavorful with no fishy taste but I wouldn't say it stood out to me. The Japanese wagyu was the next course and I have to say that this is the best cut of steak I've ever had. I personally don't like really marbled and fatty meat but it was really good nonetheless. Moving on to the dessert course my favorite was the peaches and yogurt which was a great palate cleanser after the really marbled wagyu. The last dessert course was the cinnamon bunelo which reminded me of an upscale churro. It might've have been a bit too sweet for my liking. I honestly think the most stand out dishes of this course was the assortment of little bites and the milk brioche bread that were compliments of the chef and not written on the course menu. The milk brioche bread came out warm and super soft. If I could I would just come back for the bread and little bites alone. The best bite I had was definitely the Wagyu caviar biscuit and octopus. Overall this was a great first time Michelin experience for me with a culmination of small bites. I would definitely check it out since you also get to tour the kitchen and talk to the chefs.
Came here for a birthday and it was a great experience!
Came here for a birthday and it was a great experience! It's in the four seasons, it's on the back of their smaller restaurant, but beautiful open concept. The kitchen is separated by a glass wall so you can see straight into the kitchen and see all the amazing chefs at work. We had a welcome amuse b, that was a tasty the start. The highlights of the meal were the egg starter, the king crab, and the desserts. There are so many tasting menus out now but auro does an amazing job of being unique with both their dishes and presentations. The portions are a little on the small size because I wanted seconds of every course! I would say this is a tasting menu that's not at all gimmicky. We didn't get any of the cocktails but went with a bottle wine and the somm was very helpful. The service is amazing, very attentive. It was almost a single server to single table, or at least that's what it felt like. For a special occasion i would go again. Compared to the likes of French Laundry, I would much prefer coming here. The flavors are fresh and not stuffy at all.
Wow, just wow! I celebrated my birthday at Auro and was
Wow, just wow! I celebrated my birthday at Auro and was fortunate enough to enjoy the chef's table experience. Not only was the food amazing, but being in the kitchen and seeing just how the magic happens was in unforgettable experience. Each course was thoughtful, beautiful, and most importantly delicious. While the food was incredible, the service is what made this place absolutely 5 stars. The entire staff was welcoming, kind and helpful. Our server Mel was professional but also down to earth in a way that helped me to relax and feel comfortable. Patience was attentive and explained our dishes exquisitely. Overall, it was an unforgettable evening!
Extraordinary dinning experience
La palabra para describir la experiencia de cenar en Auro es: Extraordinaria. El lugar esta muy bien ambientado, la comida es deliciosa y el staff esta pendiente de cada detalle en el servicio. Pienso que el trabajo que realiza el Chef Rogelio Garcia lo llevara pronto a la segunda estrella Michelin. The word to describe the dinning experience at Auro is: Extraordinary. The place is very well set, the food is delicious and the staff is aware of every detail in the service. I think, that the work doing by Chef Rogelio Garcia will soon lead him to get the 2nd Michelin star.
Flavor combinations are pure heaven
Oh my goodness this restaurant was phenomenal! Excellent service by the staff. Every single item on the menu had a description overview before diving in. The flavors and combinations were perfect. I can see why this is a Michelin star restaurant. They also offer a wine pairing with all the food. We were hungover from wine tasting all day so skipped the wine but Iโm sure it was lovely
Wow this place delivered on everything.
Usually with a tasting menu you'll have a few items that miss but not here. This might have been my favorite meal ever! Service was exceptional with even the head chef coming to say hi. It was also cool we got a spot next to the kitchen. You could see everyone working was having a good time which was a rare sight
My husband and I celebrated our one year with a delightful
My husband and I celebrated our one year with a delightful dinner at Auro. My husband appreciated the attentive service and beautifully presented dishes. I enjoyed the flavorful dishes and relished the bustling kitchen atmosphere. I will gladly recommend the dinner to my family and friends. We enjoyed our time at Auro and look forward to returning again.
The food at Auro wasn't that great.
The serving sizes were all smaller than a golf ball and kind of all tasted the same. Definitely the most pretentious place I've ever been. Every staff member exudes the highest level of arrogant crap. They also took my $35 whiskey drink when I was half way done, without asking, to make room for the next course. I love good food, and creative plates, but this was a terrible waste of money.
Amazing experience! Entire staff was friendly and very
Amazing experience! Entire staff was friendly and very thoughtful. Really enjoyed the casual atmosphere where you can enjoy fine dining quality food without the uptight atmosphere. We'll be back!
Phenomenal. Do not miss.
AURO is magnificent. Best dining experience one could imagine. Even the plates are custom hand made for each dish, every bite an adventure and the wine pairing was beyond perfection. This should definitely be getting more Michelin stars and soon!!
Hard to post this review.
When dining at a Michelin star restaurant, the hope is to have flavors and tastes that wow with service to match. Our experience was off from the start. Our server greeted us by confusing us with another table. She called us by a name that wasn't ours and launched into a discussion about a special event with a long description we had provided about the occasion. None of this was us. We waited 20 minutes for the first dish to arrive. We regularly refilled our wine and water glasses ourselves. The food was over salted masking what may have been delicate balanced flavors underneath. While the serving bowls were artful, the shape of the bowls did not allow for an ability to capture the food without the assistance of an additional utensil to guide the food onto the spoon or fork. The spacing between the dishes was not orchestrated well; some dishes arrived quickly and others resulted in a long gap of time. We were asked, in a bit of panicked voice, to make room on the table for large dishes that were arriving. We stopped our conversation and began to move glasses, bottles and silverware. While not a big deal, it speaks to the lack of finessed orchestrion that is hoped for when at a Michelin. We would not return.
All I have to say is WOW what a lovely experience.
We did the classic tasting menu with the wine pairing and it was absolutely fantastic. We were greeted with a glass of champagne and a welcome bite that was very tasty. See the pictures for all of the courses. My favorite were the milk bread (I would eat this every day), the Australian wagyu and the gnocchi. Another highlight was going into the kitchen before dessert to meet the chefs and pastry team, which was a super unique experience. Everyone was super friendly and made us feel right at home. It did not feel stuffy at all and everyone was very down to earth. I would be happy to go back!
Auro is a fabulous restaurant that will be at least a 2-3 star in the future!
This restaurant is a one star Michelin. I predict it will increase to 2 or 3 stars at some point. It was fabulous. We loved the glass walls that let you view the chefs in the kitchen as they prepared each dish. Each plate was gorgeous and the china used was incredible. Presentation was very unusual. We tasted things we would never have ordered had it not been a preset menu, but everything was amazing. We look forward to having another experience there. As with the French Laundry, plan on 3 hours to dine. It's worth it.
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow.
This meal was pretty much perfection. Let's talk about the fact that I didn't have to jump through a million hoops to get reservations. This is appreciated. The whole team was efficient and the best part was that they were fun and engaging. I have been to many Michelin star restaurants that are way too stuffy. I felt comfortable the entire time and enjoyed spending time here. The wine pairings were excellent. Derek's choices complimented the food. Many sommeliers do not get this right. He did. The food was absolutely brilliant. I appreciate the homage to his Mexican heritage. You would start a dish and then realize, oh there's a small hint of spice in here. Well done. And that bread is absolutely delectable. You will want more than one round. The six amuse bouche dishes were absolutely a winner and were appreciated. Their star is absolutely earned. We will be going back for sure and ask that they continue to make it accessible. Unlike, cough, other places in napa that rhyme with wrench.... This place is a breath of fresh air for all of the reasons I mentioned. Adam, our server, was also awesome and we enjoyed our conversations with him. I can't wait to go back. I hope he adds even more of that Mexican flair.
We have been to Michelin restaurants around the world and
We have been to Michelin restaurants around the world and this is amongst the best two we have ever been to. We got engaged earlier today and wanted to celebrate our engagement here and the choice will never be regretted. Thank you to chef Rogelio and also our server Jourdan to help make this this day once in a lifetime. Of course the service was great but the food and ambiance is second to none globally
Remarkable and inspiring dining experience that should not be missed. Exceptional in every way.
Auro is truly exceptional - the French Laundry of Calistoga. One of the most creative, luxurious, delicious experiences of a lifetime. The attention to detail, precision and sense of excellence were inspiring. Every touch point was perfect - menu, wine pairings, service. We sat at the Chef's Table in the kitchen which was fascinating and a must do. This restaurant is deserving of its second Michelin star. Absolute perfection.
What a great experience! From beginning to end you will
What a great experience! From beginning to end you will enjoy your dinner at Auro. The service is top notch and they do everything with class. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable. I liked the personal interaction. They went above and beyond with dairy and gluten allergy and made great substitutions, not just leaving parts of a dish off. The tour of the kitchen and meeting the chef made our anniversary extra special. Get your reservation for this 1 star Michelin restaurant in Four Seasons hotel in Calistoga. Amazing!
One of the best dining experience ever.
Food was amazing. Service was spectacular. Even had the opportunity to get the tour of the kitchen and meet the chefs! 10/10 would return.
I visited Auro on October 26, 2023 to celebrate my 30th
I visited Auro on October 26, 2023 to celebrate my 30th birthday. It was an exceptional experience start to finish. Notably, the service was efficient and exceptional while also remaining friendly and not stuffy, which made us feel relaxed and at ease through the night. Both me and my partner were blown away by the food and presentation, which was paired with amazing wines. They also let us swap out wines we were not excited about and were flexible about that, which was much appreciated. What put everything over the top was the chance to meet Chef Rogelio who was kind, approachable, and seemed genuinely humble. I've told all my friends they need to check this place out. Thank you for making my birthday one to remember!
Met the chef.
Comfortable environment. Not pretentious at all. We attended a winemaker's dinner here and the food fell short. Beautiful plating, but inconsistent preparation of the proteins from one person to the next on our table of four. Lobster was mushy and duck breast, while a generous portion, didn't have that beautifully rendered fat and crisp skin (on my dish) but was good on my spouse's plate. Sadly, even though we let them know ahead of time that there would be a vegetarian in our group, not much effort was made to make something special. I noticed they were served the pasta from the main restaurant and one of the main dishes was basically the small portion of side vegetables from the prior dish that the meat eaters were served. We've been to other Michelin star restaurants that have gone above and beyond on the vegetarian prix fixe menu. Honestly, I also don't think the dishes paired well with the wines either. Someone needs to do better, especially with it being a winemaker's dinner. I feel like I should try again another time. Give it a second chance.
Exceptional Service
We had an exceptional dining experience. The staff were all friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious. Each course was a celebration of flavors. The atmosphere was elegant and inviting. I enjoyed visiting the kitchen and meeting Chef Garcia. I will definitely return.
One of the best experiences so far.
Food was great. Service was topnotch. The atmosphere was relaxed, not stuffy at all. A couple of things stood out. In every course, they introduced the ingredients before they become food on the table. It was my first time to experience it, and it was fun. It helped that the servers were very knowledgeable and made it fun and dare I say, educational even. Now I'm not sure if it was because my friend was celebrating her birthday, but at some point, we were ushered into the spotless kitchen to show us how the food was prepared. Best of all, we got to shake Chef Rogelio's hand and chat a bit. It was amazing, to say the least. We cannot wait to be back.
I would not be surprised to see Auro get a second Michelin
I would not be surprised to see Auro get a second Michelin starred next year. The experience was exquisite in so many ways, and chef, and his team created a very memorable experience. We splurged on a seat within the kitchen, and it was a lot of fun to see their team at work. I also opted for the wine pairing, and the sommelier was an amazing personality to talk with. His picks were on point. As for the food, the amuse bouche was absolutely amazing. My other favorites were the kinki fish and the cauliflower (which I believe is only available to parties sitting in the kitchen). All in all, a wonderful experience fit for a special occasion. The property itself is gorgeous, especially at night. Thank you to Chef and the team for the experience.
Great new restaurant in Napa
Great meal, probably best for me this year. Started out a little slow, standing at reception for 10 minutes, and waiting for a while but once the food started coming it was wonderful. Creative and tasty amuses then 4 savory courses and 2 desserts. All interesting and beautifully presented and delicious. Chef invites everyone into the kitchen before desert and was friendly and engaging. $205 pp base which is reasonable for this level of food. Wine pairings looked fun but we were not drinking and not much available for non-drinkers, no NA beer for instance. Highly recommend.
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