Campanella is on its way to becoming one of Sebastopol’s quintessential neighborhood restaurants—just like the classic Italian-American eateries that inspire it. Its design is comfy yet eye catching. Prices are reasonable, but not at the expense of quality. Pours are generous. Service is on it. And you won’t leave hungry.
Campanella opened nearly a year ago in the space formerly occupied by Flavor Bistro at 7365 Healdsburg Ave. Like at Flavor, the outside seating is a real draw—there’s a reason its full billing is Campanella Kitchen & Garden Patio—especially on warm-weather evenings when dusk casts a mellow glow on the patio’s flora and green-hued decor. Come early and grab some of the cushiony seating along the side; Bowser’s invited to this “dog friendly patio” as well.
Other small touches add to the experience at Campanella. For instance, they’ve converted the formerly street-facing main doorway into an entrance at the side of the building—away from the traffic-heavy Healdsburg Avenue—a welcome conversion that conveys an awareness of space, as well an eye for customer appeal. Enjoying the space is part of any neighborhood restaurant’s draw. The other is the food…