Strawberry Tart with strawberry compote, vanilla cream, mint strawberry sorbet and meringue from Bijou Monday, July 1, 2025, in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County’s Best New Restaurants of 2025

Our dining editor sums up the year’s best Sonoma County restaurant openings, from fine dining to casual hubs. What’s good, what worked and who’s in it for the long haul?

House-cured salami & cheese at Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria, in Geyserville. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Where Chefs Eat in Sonoma County

We asked the chefs and restaurateurs behind top new restaurants in Sonoma County where they like to eat. Here's what they said.