Reviews for Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro in Santa Rosa, CA

Our party of four dined here Nov 27. We were seated promptly, and greeted with a delightful amuse-bouche. We selected the 2016... Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape from the expansive wine list, with which we enjoyed our soups, salads, and entrees.Service was impeccable yet inobtrusive. The relaxed and informal atmosphere invites sharing, and the general consensus was"excellent" across the board. The menu changes weekly, however, we found the confit duck gizzard salad, rack of lamb, andWarren Pear tarte tatin particularly noteworthy. We highly recommend this restaurant as an informal and relaxed Californiantake on French bistro dining. Read more

WOW it's the best summary. The food is beyond greatness. Unique small family owned restaurant hidden in Santa Rosa. Most... restaurants bring 1-2 people to wait on your table. We lost count at 4 staff members that were taking care of our table; we feltspoiled. Read more

Absolutely amazing, I cannot recommend this place enough! Everything we tried tasted so good, the staff was friendly, helpful,... and professional. We ordered oysters to start, but before they were brought out, the server brought a delicious tomato soupshot. The oysters were great and the vinaigrette that was included was a perfect compliment. Our server helped us pick a greatPinot Noir to accompany our meal. I had the heirloom tomato salad that was very tasty and my friends enjoyed the Caesar saladand creme of asparagus soup. My entree of Seafood Potato Gnocchi with Maine Lobster was so rich and delicious and the hangersteak and duck dishes that my companions ate were really good, too. Before they brought a small dessert of pistachio gelato, ourserver brought us a small glass of complimentary Port that really brought the whole meal together. Although the cost of the mealwas deservedly a little high, I will definitely come back again. Read more

Denise is our server and she is awesome! She is super friendly and professional. The food was executed well. We left very happy!... Will definitely come back in the future! Read more

Excellent! So delicious meals,so nice place ????????

This is a great date spot with small plates to share and cozy atmosphere. Although we didn't drink from the wine list, they... offer a complimentary porch at the end of your meal. It was delicious. The picture was a meringue cloud with so many fabulousflavors and textures for dessert. Read more

We had a wonderful dining experience last night! We met up with some friends in Santa Rosa since we were visiting from Los... Angeles. The food and service were excellent! It was practically a fine dining experience with a casual atmosphere. The indoordining area was a tad noisy but it did not diminish our experience. We can’t wait to visit Santa Rosa and Walter Hansel bistroon our next visit! Read more

This place was out of the way but how could you say no to all these wonderful ratings! The people were not wrong! The food was... outstanding. The place and people were unassuming and delightful. Thank you for the experience. Read more