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Central Market, Petaluma, CA

Central Market

4.7
4.7
2571 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Great News, we are open again with indoor dining. If you are not able to dine out, please order online for pick-up from our full menu - go to our website to order online for pick up.

We offer Farm to Table Cuisine in a casual atmosphere with a seasonal menu featuring local produce, sustainable seafood, and all natural meats.
We support slow food.

Reservations are recommended.

We are unable to reserve seats at the counter, but please feel free to call ahead to inquire if there are counter seats available.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

TN

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Organic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 778-9900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Najiola
  • Catering
    By special request only.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call if interested in booking private event with us.
  • Area
    Petaluma
  • Cross Street
    Western Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public lots available. Nearest public lot is on Keller Street at Western Avenue, two blocks West of our location.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop is at 4th Street & "C" Street
  • Entertainment
    Chef Tony Najiola is very entertaining. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Feast

    USD 118.26 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Come enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at Central Market and let us do all of the cooking and serve you and your family this year. We will be serving a variety of dishes in a 4-course menu with your choice of entree and family style side dishes. For 18 years, we've had the pleasure of hosting this special day, and we can't wait to welcome you and your loved ones back for another unforgettable celebration!
    Thanksgiving Feast photo

What 2,571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Market in Petaluma offers a delightful dining experience with "unbelievably delicious" cuisine and a welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the "mouthwatering and savory" dishes, including short ribs, crudo, and lamb cabbage rolls. The staff is "attentive and friendly," making it a perfect spot for special occasions and everyday dining.

2,571 Reviews
  1. Flora

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again a fantastic meal under the brilliant talented chef/owner Tony! The striped Bass was delectable with a delicious sauce that went perfectly with a side order of roasted vegetable! Will be back very soon!

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  2. toni

    Portland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When in the Sonoma area Central Marketbis a must!!

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  3. Altin

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious food. We go there often and pretty much have had all the Menu once already. The menu changes a bit to use the fresh seasonal foods. You can taste the quality of the local food. I'm begging to think their a fusion of the old recepies from the Owner coupled with the cooking Academy the Chefs may have there. It's the best Ital-American food I've tasted. Undoubtly, the Best food in the aera. When I miss my time lived in Roma & Firenze, I go there for some food.

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  4. William

    New Mexico

    81 reviews

    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here and food was really quite good. Sea Trout crudo was fresh and accompanied by perfectly pickled cucumbers. Gnocchi with lamb neck ragu was exceptional. And Quince Pie with fruit from my excellent server’s own tree. I do wish the wine by the glass list had more local Sonoma options…I’ve always felt farm-to-table should include beverages when possible. Loved the vibe of the place including what appears to be an original market serving bar.

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  5. Sandy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was not busy yet our service was very slow. Drink orders were wrong twice. Pork chops were very dry.

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  6. David

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Every dish. Thoughtfully and lovingly layered and delicious. Prefer Central Market to highly produced and manicured Michelin targeted or celebrity chef restaurants. Great casual vibe with flavors that rival any dining experience. Great food without the pretense.

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  7. Mark

    San Francisco

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought friends visiting from New York to Central market and had a wonderful dinner. Everyone loved their meal and couldn’t get over how fresh and nicely prepared the food was. Service was excellent as well. We are locals and we come here rather frequently for special occasions and will continue to do so.

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  8. Celeste

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second vidit to Central Market and once again, had an outstanding meal. The tasty focaccia was crispy yet soft in the center, with Toma cheese and olive oil. We could habe made a meal of this! The Seafood Bucatini had fresh fish and a delightful seafood flavored sauce. Rigatoni a la Norma had an eggplant ragu. Both dishes were outstanding and the handmade pasta a real treat. Speaking of treats, the made to order dark chocolate tart and the pineapple upside down cake, both served with fresh whipped cream, were absolutely yummy. Our server was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and mindful of my food allergies. All in all, a truly delightful dinner!

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  9. Don

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal from the starter of BBQ Spicy duck wings over a slaw through desert of pineapple upside down cake it was great. Love the “busy” atmosphere and interesting menu. When in Petsluma it’s a must try!

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  10. Tiffany

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a party of six and after reading reviews, we were very excited to attend Central Market. However, it was a disappointment overall. I’m not sure if the wait staff is overworked or if they don’t enjoy their jobs, but they are definitely lacking in customer service. It took over ten minutes to get water and have someone talk to our party. And when they did, it was as if we were wasting their time. We tried to order the Chef’s tasting menu, but were quickly told the chef was gone and there was no tasting menu. This pattern of things not being available continued as our party tried to order our meals and drinks. It would have been nice to hear what wasn’t available before our order. The food was good overall. But the restaurant was loud, it took a long time to get drinks and even little things like ice to go with the lukewarm water they served.

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FAQs

Central Market offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 778-9900.

Central Market is rated 4.7 stars by 2571 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Central Market

42 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA 94952

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Western Avenue
  • Area
    Petaluma
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public lots available. Nearest public lot is on Keller Street at Western Avenue, two blocks West of our location.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop is at 4th Street & "C" Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Najiola
  • Entertainment
    Chef Tony Najiola is very entertaining. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 778-9900
  • Catering
    By special request only.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call if interested in booking private event with us.
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