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demonstration kitchen lets you watch the magic happen, and wine, in all of its glory, is
displayed at every turn. Fine linens and china are the norm. This is an absolutely gorgeous
room with food and service to match.
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
The menu, rotated seasonally, focuses on the cuisine of California's
wine region, ranchlands, farm belts, and coastline. Wine finds its way onto most of the
menu in sauces, reductions, infusions, and dressings. Dishes include sautéed portobello
mushroom bisque “cappuccino,” cedar-roasted duck breast, grilled wild monkfish, and
braised Angus beef short rib, as well as warm butterscotch bread pudding for dessert.
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Game meat, ranch and free-range beef and poultry, and the
chef's prix fixe Vintner's Table are constantly changing and always exciting. It's the equi-
valent of hopping on a new ride inside the park that you've never experienced.
SUMMARY AND COMMENTS
Napa Rose may be the best restaurant in Orange County and
has been at the top of most critics' lists since its debut. Top talent in the kitchen (award-
winning chef Andrew Sutton leads the charge) and in the dining room—a beautiful space
with panoramic views and a wine cellar second to none—make this an incomparable gust-
atory experience. Every server has earned sommelier status, a designation that takes years
ofstudyandpractical experience withwineandwinemaking, easingthechoreofchoosing
a wine from its cellar of more than 16,000 bottles. The waitstaff brings the whole experi-
ence, from wine rookies to experts, to match your level of knowledge and tastes. Look for
unusual ingredients (Tahitian vanilla, smoked sturgeon, truffled quail eggs, lemongrass,
almond oil) married to top-notch staples (Colorado lamb, Berkshire pork, pheasant breast,
sustainablefreshfish),alldeftlyhandledbyaworld-classkitchencrew.Andalthoughstaff
areveryaccommodating intheusualDisneymanner,thisisdefinitely notanadventurefor
the kids. Napa Rose should be on every adult's Disney bucket list, a must-do at least once.
If the full menu is too rich for your blood, sit in the cozy lounge and order appetizers. An
Albuquerque woman tried both Napa Rose and Steakhouse 55 (in the Disneyland Hotel)
and offers this comparison:
Prices were quite high, but we had a very good time. Napa Rose was the highlight of
the trip, and our waiter was very good. Steakhouse 55 was the biggest letdown. We
were expecting to repeat our experience at Napa Rose, but the staff and food didn't
come close.
Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reservations
Recommended.
When to go
Late lunch or early dinner.
Entrée range
$14-$25.
Service
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Friendliness
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Bar
Extensive wine list and full bar.
Dress
Casual.
Disabled
access
Yes.
Hours
Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
