Downtown Napa just got a little more theatrical. Normandie, a French-influenced restaurant built around a dedicated martini bar and tableside service, has opened its doors on Main Street. The room leans into classic Continental showmanship, with soufflés, flambés, and carved-for-two mains sharing the spotlight with a wine program that mixes Champagne and Bordeaux labels with local Napa producers. The restaurant, which opened two weeks ago, is pitching itself as both a neighborhood hangout and a destination for out-of-towners.
As reported by the Napa Valley Register, Normandie celebrated its grand opening on March 23 and is led by co-owners Malgorzata “Maggie” Kalan and Koray Yatkinoglu. The owners say they are aiming squarely at locals, right down to a posted $25 corkage fee. The paper also notes that the martini bar may deploy liquid nitrogen to keep select cocktails at a razor-sharp chill.
Martini bar and tableside theatrics
Normandie bills its Martini Bar as the star of the show, promising a curated lineup of historical and classic martini variations served with tight temperature control and carefully chosen glassware. On its own site, Normandie describes the setup as the art of the precise pour and spotlights tableside preparations, including crepes and soufflés, as part of the nightly ritual.
Wine list built between France and Napa
According to the Napa Valley Register, sommelier Malgorzata “Maggie” Kalan, certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers, has assembled a list that stretches across Champagne, the Loire, Burgundy, the Rhône, and Bordeaux, alongside Napa selections. The idea is to give diners both Old World pairing options and home-turf bottles for wine-country meals.
Hours, pricing and reservations
Normandie lists seven-day service with lunch, dinner, and a Sunday brunch, and shows pricing in line with other downtown spots, according to its public listing on OpenTable. The restaurant is taking reservations for indoor seating and outdoor tables when the weather cooperates, positioning itself for spring celebrations and a steady stream of visitors…