Riko Cafe & Restaurant

We visited on a Tuesday night but we were surprised at how few people there were. We were seated immediately outside. The service was excellent. The staff anticipate needs like turning on the outdoor fireplace and came at just the right time for our order and the check. My one complaint was the fact that my tiny water glass was almost always empty. The food was exceptional. The gnocchi was perfect in its pullow-like consistency. The pot pie was excellent although a bit runny (I recommend using the crust to soak up the liquid). One down side to this restaurant is the complete lack of parking. The place was empty and we still had to park quite a distance away.

Love, love, love this restaurant! We used to go when it was located in Santa Rosa and were overjoyed when it re-opened in its new location in Sebastopol. The chef/owner, a truly lovely man, greeted us at the door with "Welcome back home!" and it did feel like homecoming to us. We both had seafood pasta special and it was plentiful, delicious and beautiful. Chocolate torte for dessert was plate-licking good. The warm, unpretentious and friendly atmosphere made our evening perfect. We are definitely coming back!

This is an amazing,ing restaurant. The food is superb and in the world of service, this place rises above. We went on a busy Saturday night at prime time. They don't take reservations but gave us a glass of wine and bread while we waited. Who does that? Wow. The host was so personable and kept us updated on our wait. He even explained about the wine he served us. I didn't get that much explanation from wineries I have visited, and I'm a local! All in all, Flavor is well worth the drive from Santa Rosa!

Very good classic Italian style restaurant. The once was bustling on the Saturday night we came in indoors and out but the wait was less that 5 mins for a table for 2. The Salad Lyonnaise (bistro salad) was very good and was nice to see on a menu after having it in years. For drinks we got a granache and a death and taxes, wines prices seems average but tap prices for beers at $9 was a little high. For entrees we ordered the gnocchi with marscapone cheese (didn't look appealing but tasted great) and the prawn salad, great portion sizes on both and the prawns 🦐 we're huge! Great portion size to enjoy with the whole pasta dish. Service was a bit slow on ordering drinks and getting water replenishment. Getting the check took forever, about 20 mins after getting offered dessert 3 separate times and declining each. All and all, great place, low key, will definitely come back. - oh and parking sucks, it's only street parking and you may have to walk a few blocks to dine here.

I enjoyed my first experience here, from the quality of the food to the service. I liked the relaxed and subdued atmosphere combined with understated elegance. A refreshing difference in the usual restaurant around the area. The food is very well prepared and if you love both local or imported fine wines this is the place for you