Best Authentic Restaurants in Petaluma, CA
10 places
Explore the heart of Petaluma's culinary scene, where authentic flavors and inviting atmospheres create memorable dining experiences. Each restaurant offers a unique taste of diverse cuisines, highlighting local ingredients and warm hospitality.

Stockhome
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Delightful, Stockhome stands out for its unique blend of Swedish and Mediterranean flavors, offering a communal dining experience with diverse small plates.

Central Market
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Inviting decor and a central wood-fired pizza oven create a warm atmosphere, complemented by locally-sourced, scratch-made dishes from Muleheart Farm.
Risibisi
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Charming riverside, Risibisi offers farm-fresh southern Italian dishes, notable vegetarian and gluten-free options, and indulgent desserts like Pistachio Crème Brulee.

Wild Goat Bistro
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Distinctive flavors define Wild Goat Bistro, where farm-to-table Neapolitan pizza and unique dips elevate classic comfort food in a welcoming setting.

Pearl
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Exceptional flavors embody the essence of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines at Pearl, highlighted by dishes like shakshuka and fattoush.

Table Culture Provisions
Innovative flavors shine here as Michelin recognition celebrates its seasonal menus, blending local inspirations with diverse culinary traditions.

The Shuckery
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Quaint yet lively, The Shuckery offers fresh Kumamoto oysters, an inviting outdoor courtyard, and a unique Bingo oyster dish with Cognac.

Brewsters Beer Garden
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Brewsters Beer Garden stands out with its large outdoor space, renowned smoked brisket, and a dog-friendly environment perfect for group gatherings.

Cucina Paradiso
Exquisite flavors define Cucina Paradiso, known for its farm-to-table Italian dishes and commendable shrimp pasta, drawing diners from afar.

Sax's Joint
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Energizing energy fills Sax's Joint, a retro diner in a converted house, known for generous portions of comfort food like chicken fried steak.