Valette

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   Susan

   Los Angeles

   38 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent gpfood and service. So glad we were finally able to get in. Will go back for sure.
   

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   Anita

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The lobster agnolotti was so pricey for the amount of lobster! The pasta was just ordinary. The duck dish which we beleived to be confit was really awful! Chewy! Rubbery skin. The wait staff was a little overzealous clearing dishes. She took the butter even before my husband had a chance to put some on his roll. Then when he had one last sip of wine left, she actually stood an waited for him to finish to take his glass away!
   

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   Tom

   Richmond

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 27 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great location and lively vibe. Beautiful presentation and interesting wine selections.. Scallops appetizer is a special treat
   

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   Jeannette

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you for adjusting our time!! A very nice birthday dinner for my husband and family. Food, service and all was great.thanks again!
   

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   Zach

   Detroit

   7 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The wait staff was wearing hooded sweatshirts and yelling a different language through the meal. It gave the ambience of a taqueria. Also, serving prime steak and then insisting on topping it with a chimichurri sauce ruined the perfect cook of an excellent steak
   

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   Tom

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Do not come to Valette without trying the scallops. Truly amazing!
   

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   Steener

   Washington DC

   18 reviews

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   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful meal, great recommended wine pairings, great service! And a nice card from the owners congratulating us on our anniversary.
   

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   Erin

   Atlanta Metro

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Valette in Healdsburg offers undeniably incredible food—fresh, modern, and familiar with a creative twist. If this review were based solely on the cuisine, it would be a glowing five-star experience. Every bite was a testament to the skill and thoughtfulness of the kitchen, leaving us thoroughly impressed. Unfortunately, the service and overall ambiance fell short of expectations. We arrived early for our reservation and, due to their packed bar, were directed to Duke’s around the corner for a drink. While Duke’s turned out to be a fantastic recommendation, the experience left us feeling like an afterthought at Valette. When we returned, the front-of-house staff seemed stressed and disengaged. There was no warm welcome or effort to make us feel valued—just a rushed handoff to our table. Our waiter’s attention seemed heavily skewed toward other tables, likely regulars. His lack of charisma with us was especially noticeable as we saw him charmingly engaging with others nearby. The support staff and manager added to the tense atmosphere, with the latter audibly critiquing team members in a way that detracted from the dining room experience. The overall vibe felt harried and far removed from the polished hospitality we had anticipated based on their reputation. It’s a shame the service didn’t match the excellence of the food, as Valette has so much potential. Hopefully, our experience was an anomaly, as the kitchen’s talent deserves a front-of-house operation that complements it.
   

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   Jane

   Greater Boston

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was very professional and helpful. The food was delicious!
   

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    Carmen

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always an awesome experience. Top notch Sonoma County cuisine; while feeling like you’re eating at your favorite family’s home! This is a must visit in Northern California!
    

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