Outdoor Dining Santa Rosa — Al Fresco Terrace at Capriciano
The Al Fresco Terrace at Capriciano — outdoor Italian dining under the open sky, in the heart of Santa Rosa’s wine country.
There is something about eating outside that no indoor room can quite match — the late afternoon light, the gentle breeze of a wine country evening, a glass of cold Italian white as the sun goes down. Our Al Fresco Terrace at Capriciano is built exactly for these moments. Seasonal, sun-warmed, and set in the heart of Santa Rosa’s wine country, the terrace is the perfect place to share antipasti at lunch, sip an aperitivo before dinner, or linger over a long Italian meal with friends and family.
What Makes The Al Fresco Terrace Special?
Under the Wine Country Sky
Italians have always known that food tastes better outside. Whether it is a long lunch on a Tuscan piazza or an aperitivo on a Roman rooftop, Italian dining belongs to the outdoors as much as to the table. Our Al Fresco Terrace brings this tradition to Santa Rosa. Warm in the summer evenings, lit gently after sunset, surrounded by the easy rhythms of wine country, the terrace turns even a simple plate of pasta into something memorable. It is open seasonally, and during the warmer months it is one of the most loved seats in the house.
Highlights of The Al Fresco Terrace
- Outdoor wine country dining — open seasonally for warmer months and clear evenings
- Sunset aperitivo and dinner service — the best light of the day, served with a glass of something cold
- Group-friendly seating — tables that can be configured for couples, family meals, or celebrations
- Full Capriciano menu — antipasti, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and the full wine list available outside
- Quiet, unhurried atmosphere — the pace of an Italian summer evening, no rush to the next course
- Available for private bookings — reserve the terrace for milestones, corporate dinners, or family gatherings
Is the Al Fresco Terrace Right for Your Visit?
Our terrace is built for:
- Long Italian lunches in the sun
- Aperitivo hour before dinner
- Wine country date nights
- A glass of Prosecco at sunset
- Sunday family meals outside
- Casual catch-ups with old friends
- Engagements, anniversaries, and small celebrations
- A quiet pasta dinner under the evening sky
The Al Fresco Terrace seats up to 50 guests and is available on a first-come, first-served basis during the warmer months, and can be requested when you book. For private events, the terrace can be reserved for your party in advance. Email hi@capriciano.com or call (707) 800-7904 — we will check the weather, the calendar, and find the right spot for you.
What to Expect at Your Table
Dining on the Al Fresco Terrace arrives the way an Italian outdoor evening should — with a beautifully set table, a glass of something to start, and a server who is happy to walk you through the wine list under the open sky. The full Capriciano menu is available, the wine is poured generously, and the pace is yours to set. Cool breezes in the summer, warm light at sunset, and the unhurried hospitality of a Northern Italian osteria — that is the Al Fresco experience.
Why Choose The Al Fresco Terrace?
Italian Dining, Outdoors
The terrace is built for the way Italians prefer to eat in the warmer months — outside, slowly, with a long view of the evening ahead. Whether you are starting with a glass of Prosecco at sunset or finishing with an espresso under the stars, the Al Fresco Terrace is one of the most rewarding seats at Capriciano.
A Setting Worth Lingering In
Some meals are about the food, some are about the company, and some are about the setting. The Al Fresco Terrace is for the meals where all three meet. Order generously, pour another glass, and stay as long as the night allows. The terrace, like the wine country it sits in, is best enjoyed slowly.