Calistoga’s Most Lauded Restaurant, Auro

Auro, which combines the words aura and oro, Spanish for “gold,” is a gem in the culinary landscape of Napa Valley and showcases Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia's innovative approach to Northern California cuisine, enhanced by wines selected by Sommelier Derek Stevenson. Set within a world-class vineyard of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley and set amid the captivating hillsides and mineral hot springs of Calistoga, Auro stands as a testament to gastronomic excellence.

In less than a year since its opening in fall 2022, Auro and Chef Garcia, who been named a finalist for the esteemed James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: California, quickly rose to national acclaim as wine country’s newest fine dining destination. Hear why this Calistoga restaurant is ranked among the best places to dine in Napa Valley:

“Soak up the bucolic splendour of Napa’s northern reaches at the Four Seasons resort, the ideal setting for this au courant embodiment of classic Wine Country fine dining. Thanks to skills honed in some of the Bay Area’s most notable kitchens, Chef Rogelio Garcia displays a distinctly Californian perspective, using precise technique in order to highlight exceptional ingredients - most of which are sourced locally, including from on-site gardens. Whether it’s a lively crudo of dry-aged kampachi with golden kiwi aguachile, or an earthy, ultra-silky sunchoke velouté with jamon de Bellota and Périgord truffle, each dish is finely tuned and harmonious. Add in warm hospitality, and here is a meal that strikes a golden balance between modern tastes and old-school luxury.” MICHELIN Guide. Awarded Calistoga's only Michelin star in the 2023 Michelin Guide California

“Fine dining in Napa wine country is as essential to the experience as a power nap after a day of visiting vineyards. Did you really do Napa properly if you didn’t have some A5 topped with caviar in the evening? While there’s no shortage of places in wine country that will give you the luxe tasting-menu treatment, Auro, helmed by Chef Rogelio Garcia, does so with precision and California ease. Garcia, who’s had stints at Napa stalwarts the French Laundry and Cyrus, prepare these dishes alongside his team with remarkable finesse. But ultimately, it’s the way the flavours sing that makes you confident you’ve found the perfect place to end the day.” Esquire's Best 50 New Restaurants in America

“The restaurant offers a seven-course tasting menu that showcases seasonally driven, locally inspired American cuisine from Chef Rogelio Garcia. The results are dishes such as California white duck with beets and a hazelnut-chocolate tart in the style of Italian gianduja. Sommelier Derek Stevenson highlights California, particularly Napa, and France across the Best of Award of Excellence–winning list of 440 wines, many on display in a glass cellar at the restaurant’s entrance. Expect to find picks from cult wineries like Harlan Estate and rare gems such as a bottle of Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2002. Indeed, Auro is a tribute to the wine country that surrounds it; Four Seasons guests can even explore Elusa Winery, located on the resort property, to add to their wine country adventures.” Wine Spectator’s 2023 Best of Award of Excellence

“Helmed by Chef Rogelio Garcia, the restaurant offers a highly seasonal tasting menu with produce grown and sourced from Triple S Ranch. Expect a hefty wine list as well, with a selection of 250 wines courtesy of sommelier Derek Stevenson.” Eater SF

“Auro … was just awarded a Michelin star for its weekly-changing, seven-course tasting menu with highlights like California white duck, butter-poached Norwegian crab, and hazelnut chocolate tart.” Vogue

“Standout cuisine isn’t the only reason to visit Auro. Sommelier Derek Stevenson’s wine program is also notable. He pairs each dish with a special wine from the 250 labels he’s collected, most locally procured. About once a month, Stevenson and Garcia host a wine dinner with a special menu and pairings from a specific producer. These dinners are a great way to learn about a winery and experience Garcia’s cuisine.” Forbes Travel Guide

In celebration of these momentous achievements, Auro has expanded its operations and is now open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, allowing more guests to experience Chef Rogelio and his team's award-worthy cuisine.