Central Market

Name: Central Market
Address: 42 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA, United States, 94952
Telephone: (707) 778-9900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2573 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Healthy

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
Website
http://www.centralmarketpetaluma.com/
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.

Location
42 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA 94952
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!

Popular dishes

House-Made BaguetteUSD 4.50
sweet butter, fleur de sel
Warm Mediterranean OlivesUSD 7.50
Oven Roasted Heirloom PeppersUSD 8.50
goat cheese, fleur de sel
EloteUSD 8.50
grilled summer corn, lime aioli, chili, cotija cheese
Wood Oven FarinataUSD 8.50
carmelized onion, fresh herbs
Crispy Shoestring ZucchiniUSD 8.50
parmesan, lemon
Grilled Wagyu Beef SkewersUSD 9.50
chimichurri
Wood Roasted VegetablesUSD 15.00
lemon tahini, wildflower honey
Farm Mortadella Banh MIUSD 11.00
pickled vegetables, mixed herbs, jalapeno

Salads

Slow Roasted Beet SaladUSD 14.50
plums, local goat cheese, spicy greens
Sweet Gems LettuceUSD 15.50
smokehouse bacon, egg, local blue cheese
Heirloom Tomato-Cucumber SaladUSD 15.50
olives, red onion, celery, cotija cheese

Pizza

MargheritaUSD 17.00
tomato sauce, basil, Point Reyes mozzarella
ScampiUSD 21.00
fresh rock shrimp, farm chorizo, red onion, jalapeno, arugula, pecorino
BianchiUSD 19.00
broccolini, farm bacon, fontina
FunghiUSD 20.00
mushrooms, leeks, goat cheese, smoked fontina
12" Custom Wood Oven PizzasUSD 17.00
White: mozzarella or fontina; Red: mozzarella or fontina

Pasta

Spaghetti Alle ScampiUSD 21.00
gulf shrimp, spinach, heirloom peppers, chili, aioli
Rigatoni BologneseUSD 19.00
classic slow-cooked beef, veal, pork, parmesan
Campanelle PestoUSD 18.00
summer squash, cherry tomatoes, Bellwether ricotta

Big Plates

Grilled Jamaican Jerk ChickenUSD 25.00
sauteed collards greens, coconut rice and peas
Crispy Duck ConfitUSD 25.00
Liberty Farms duck, stewed lentils, sauteed spigarello, roasted garlic emulsion
Pepper-Seared Local AlbacoreUSD 28.00
summer succotash of Brentwood corn, zucchini, shell beans, cherry tomatoes
Angus Beef BurgerUSD 18.00
house potato bun, smoked gruyere, Kennebec fries
Grilled Wagyu SteakUSD 33.00
diablo butter, Kennebec fries, bouquet of greens

Potent Potables & Beverages

Bubbles

Brut, Jean Phillipe, Limoux, France NVUSD 13.50
Rosé Brut, Raventos I Blanc, de Nit, Spain NVUSD 16.00

House Wine pour

Red & White 9 Oz. CarafeUSD 10.00

Glasses & Carafes

Whites

Sauvignon Blanc, Roasted Slope Vineyards, Sonoma County 2018
- 6 ozUSD 13.50
- 9 ozUSD 17.50
Riesling, Diel, Van Dernahe, Germany 2017
- 6 ozUSD 13.50
- 9 ozUSD 17.50
Vermentino, Terra Santa, Corsica, France 2018
- 9 ozUSD 13.50
- 6 ozUSD 17.50
Chardonnay, Hafner, Alexander Valley, CA 2016
- 6 ozUSD 14.50
- 9 ozUSD 18.50

Pink

Rosé, Pinot Noir, County Line, Anderson Valley, CA 2018
- 6 ozUSD 13.50
- 9 ozUSD 17.50

Reds

Pinot Noir, Sojourn, Sonoma Coast 2017
- 6 ozUSD 14.50
- 9 ozUSD 18.50
Montepulciano D'abruzzo, la Quercia, Riserva, Abruzzo, it 2016
- 6 ozUSD 14.00
- 9 ozUSD 18.00
Cabernet Franc, Anjou, Dom. Bergerie, France 2018
- 6 ozUSD 13.50
- 9 ozUSD 17.50
Zinfandel, Preston, Dry Creek Valley 2017
- 6 ozUSD 14.50
- 9 ozUSD 18.50

Aperitifs

Lillet BlancUSD 8.00
Fino Sherry, YnocenteUSD 8.00
Vermouth Bianco, ScarpaUSD 10.00
Vermouth Rosso, Antica FormulaUSD 10.00

Draft Beer

Pliny the Elder IPA Russian River BrewingUSD 9.00
Belgian White, Great White, Lost Coast BrewingUSD 8.00
Double Aught Pilsner, Bear RepublicUSD 8.00

Bottled Beer

Pilsner, Scrimshaw, North Coast BrewingUSD 6.50
Belgian Ale, Chimay, White LabelUSD 8.00
Hefeweizen, Schneider Weisse, 16.9 Oz. , GermanyUSD 10.00
Amber Ale, Boont, Anderson ValleyUSD 6.50
Porter, Deschutes, Bend, Oregon "Blk Butte"USD 7.00
(N.A.) Bitburger "Drive"USD 6.50

N.A. Libations

Orangina (Product of France, Real Sugar)USD 4.00
Mexican Coca-ColaUSD 3.50
Ginger Ale, Boylan'sUSD 4.00
Apple Juice, Martinelli'sUSD 3.50
Iced TeaUSD 4.00
Sparkling Water, Mountain Valley
- 500mlUSD 6.00
Sparkling Water, San Pellegrino
- 750mlUSD 8.00

Staples & Provisions

Organic A/P or Bread Flour
- per poundUSD 4.00
Organic Pure Cane Sugar
- per poundUSD 2.00
Kosher Salt (3 lb Box)USD 12.00
Spanish Sherry Vinegar
- Bottle (750ml)USD 20.00
French Red Wine Vinegar
- Bottle (750ml)USD 20.00
Local Venerova Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 16ozUSD 22.00
- 32ozUSD 42.00
French Whole Grain Mustard or Dijon
- 1 PintUSD 15.00
Mixed Mediterranean Olives
- per half-poundUSD 10.00

Made in House

Fresh Pasta
made in House using organic domestic Semolina
- per poundUSD 7.50
Farm Pork Italian Sausage
- per poundUSD 16.00
Farm Pork Smoked Chorizo
- per poundUSD 20.00
Naturally Fermented Spicy Curtido (Pickled Veggies)
- per half-poundUSD 8.00

Happy Hour

5-6:30pm

1/2 Dozen Chilled OystersUSD 10.00
mignonette, fresh grated horseradish
Oven Roasted Heirloom PeppersUSD 6.50
goat cheese, fleur de sel
Wood Oven FarinataUSD 6.50
carmelized onion, fresh herbs
Crispy Shoestring ZucchiniUSD 6.50
parmesan, lemon
Grilled Wagyu Beef SkewersUSD 8.50
chimichurri
Smoky BBQ Duck WingsUSD 8.00

What 2,573 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,573 Reviews

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Stacy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I always love their food but felt the pasta wasn’t Al dente as usual. I didn’t say anything. House white was delicious! And macarons too.
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Adam
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been dining at Central Market for 15 years. Always a very pleasant experience. Your tastebuds will be dazzled by the handcrafted delights ~ housemate pastas, sausages and pizzas. Good wine selection and great desserts. The staff is courteous, friendly and attentive. At times, the chef will also stop by and check in with customers. Try and get reservations as it's often fully booked.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 2573 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.centralmarketpetaluma.com/
Phone number
(707) 778-9900
Catering
By special request only.
Private party facilities
Please call if interested in booking private event with us.

Central Market

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Thanksgiving Feast

Rigatoni Bolognese

Fresh Pasta

Spaghetti Alle Scampi

Oysters

Chilled Drake's Bay

Starters

House-Made BaguetteUSD 4.50

Warm Mediterranean OlivesUSD 7.50

Oven Roasted Heirloom PeppersUSD 8.50

EloteUSD 8.50

Wood Oven FarinataUSD 8.50

Crispy Shoestring ZucchiniUSD 8.50

Grilled Wagyu Beef SkewersUSD 9.50

Wood Roasted VegetablesUSD 15.00

Farm Mortadella Banh MIUSD 11.00

Salads

Slow Roasted Beet SaladUSD 14.50

Sweet Gems LettuceUSD 15.50

Heirloom Tomato-Cucumber SaladUSD 15.50

Pizza

MargheritaUSD 17.00

ScampiUSD 21.00

BianchiUSD 19.00

FunghiUSD 20.00

12" Custom Wood Oven PizzasUSD 17.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Alle ScampiUSD 21.00

Rigatoni BologneseUSD 19.00

Campanelle PestoUSD 18.00

Big Plates

Grilled Jamaican Jerk ChickenUSD 25.00

Crispy Duck ConfitUSD 25.00

Pepper-Seared Local AlbacoreUSD 28.00

Angus Beef BurgerUSD 18.00

Grilled Wagyu SteakUSD 33.00

Potent Potables & Beverages

Bubbles

Brut, Jean Phillipe, Limoux, France NVUSD 13.50

Rosé Brut, Raventos I Blanc, de Nit, Spain NVUSD 16.00

House Wine pour

Red & White 9 Oz. CarafeUSD 10.00

Glasses & Carafes

Whites

Sauvignon Blanc, Roasted Slope Vineyards, Sonoma County 2018

Riesling, Diel, Van Dernahe, Germany 2017

Vermentino, Terra Santa, Corsica, France 2018

Chardonnay, Hafner, Alexander Valley, CA 2016

Pink

Rosé, Pinot Noir, County Line, Anderson Valley, CA 2018

Reds

Pinot Noir, Sojourn, Sonoma Coast 2017

Montepulciano D'abruzzo, la Quercia, Riserva, Abruzzo, it 2016

Cabernet Franc, Anjou, Dom. Bergerie, France 2018

Zinfandel, Preston, Dry Creek Valley 2017

Aperitifs

Lillet BlancUSD 8.00

Fino Sherry, YnocenteUSD 8.00

Vermouth Bianco, ScarpaUSD 10.00

Vermouth Rosso, Antica FormulaUSD 10.00

Draft Beer

Pliny the Elder IPA Russian River BrewingUSD 9.00

Belgian White, Great White, Lost Coast BrewingUSD 8.00

Double Aught Pilsner, Bear RepublicUSD 8.00

Bottled Beer

Pilsner, Scrimshaw, North Coast BrewingUSD 6.50

Belgian Ale, Chimay, White LabelUSD 8.00

Hefeweizen, Schneider Weisse, 16.9 Oz. , GermanyUSD 10.00

Amber Ale, Boont, Anderson ValleyUSD 6.50

Porter, Deschutes, Bend, Oregon "Blk Butte"USD 7.00

(N.A.) Bitburger "Drive"USD 6.50

N.A. Libations

Orangina (Product of France, Real Sugar)USD 4.00

Mexican Coca-ColaUSD 3.50

Ginger Ale, Boylan'sUSD 4.00