Auro Signature Seven-Course Tasting Menu Overview Calistoga California Fine Dining Experience with Mexican Inspiration and Seasonal Ingredients.
Nestled in the heart of Napa County, Auro delivers an extraordinary fine dining experience that blends contemporary American cuisine with delicate French influences and inventive Mexican inspiration. This seven-course tasting menu is a celebration of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, artfully crafted to delight the senses and elevate your culinary journey in Calistoga.
Starters
Although the tasting menu does not list separate starters, guests are welcomed with complimentary bread and palate cleansing bites that prepare the palate for the culinary adventure ahead. Each course is designed to build anticipation and showcase the kitchen’s precision and creativity.
Mains
The mains are a masterclass in texture and flavor harmony, offering a vibrant range of dishes such as the Cape Cod Scallop paired with Koshihikari rice and green garlic mojo verde—a dish that brings a bright herbaceous note to the succulent scallops. The 10-Day Dry-Aged Hiramasa features K&J Orchards pluots and avocado, finished with a citrus-tamarind aguachile that lends a refreshing zest.
For a comforting yet refined option, the Russet Potato Gnocchi is paired with roasted hen of the woods mushrooms, Brentwood yellow corn, parmesan, and luxurious Australian black truffles. Seafood lovers will be captivated by the 12-Day Dry-Aged Vancouver Black Cod served alongside K&J Orchards Asian pears, melted leeks, and biquinho peppers, offering a balance of sweetness and subtle spice.
The Peanut-Kale Crust 7-Day Dry-Aged California Squab is a standout, complemented by K&J Orchards summer figs and finished with a rich mole negro, crafting a dish that’s both earthy and indulgent.
Desserts
The dessert selections are equally imaginative and satisfying, starting with Tenbrink Farm peaches accompanied by Straus yogurt sherbet, basil cake, and Marshall’s Farm honey vinaigrette—an exquisite combination that marries fruitiness with herbal and sweet notes.
The Cinnamon Buñuelo offers a comforting warmth with abundancia caramelized milk chocolate crémeux, banana, and horchata, ending your meal with a decadent nod to Mexican flavors that perfectly rounds out the tasting menu.
Drinks
Auro complements its culinary artistry with an extensive selection of wines, beers, and cocktails, thoughtfully curated to enhance each dish. From sparkling wines that greet guests upon arrival to expert wine pairings that take the tasting menu to new heights, the beverage program is a celebration of Napa Valley’s finest offerings and beyond. The bar also serves specialty cocktails and coffee, providing something for every taste.
Special Features
- Authentic Mexican inspiration infuses every course with vibrant and unexpected flavors.
- Seasonal and locally sourced ingredients highlight the freshness and quality of each dish.
- Exquisite presentation and dinnerware elevate the dining experience to a refined art form.
