Oenotri Closes After Nearly 17 Years in Napa
The Napa Valley Italian restaurant will serve its last meal on November 14, its owners announced.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Dining Out
Oenotri, a southern Italian restaurant on First Street in Napa, announced it will close after nearly 17 years in business. Its last day of service will be November 14.
Why it matters
The closure removes a long-running Napa dining destination known for wood-fired pizzas, house-made salumi, and fresh pasta. The owners describe the decision as a natural evolution and say they are moving on to other chapters.
Oenotri has operated for nearly 17 years since opening in 2010 under chef-owner Tyler Rodde. The restaurant has made the Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurants list several years in a row, and the owners have not disclosed plans for the space after closing.
The players
Tyler Rodde
Tyler Rodde is the chef-owner who opened Oenotri in 2010 and led its menu of southern Italian cuisine.
The details
Oenotri, located on First Street, specializes in cuisine from southern Italy, with a menu that includes wood-fired pizzas, house-made salumi, and fresh pasta. The restaurant announced the closure on social media.
Timeline
2010: Oenotri opens under chef-owner Tyler Rodde.
November 14: Oenotri's final day of service.
Dining Landscape
Oenotri's repeated placement on the Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurants list over several years makes its closure notable in a Napa dining scene where long-running acclaimed restaurants are a recognized local draw. The owners framed the decision as a planned transition rather than a sudden shutdown.
Napa diners who regularly visited Oenotri will need to find a new spot for wood-fired pizza and southern Italian pasta after November 14. The closure leaves a gap on First Street for locals who relied on the restaurant's menu.
The takeaway
Long-running restaurants can close on their own timetable, so diners who value a favorite spot should visit before its final service date. Planning a last meal ahead of November 14 is the most direct way to experience it.
What happens next
Oenotri's last day of service is November 14, after which the restaurant will no longer operate.
Further reading
Explore more restaurant news in Dining Out for other Napa restaurant developments.
