Zagat rated establishments only, eh? So I thought,...

Zagat rated establishments only, eh? So I thought, "What could impress a Big City Girl like my aunt, in a small town like Walnut Creek?" Va di Vie. I would just have to hope that she liked it!

I've been here on numerous occasions from family celebrations to dates, and each time the wine is just as delicious and the small plates are exceptional in flavor.

Recommended (pretty much anything, but here are my highlights):

ANY of their wine flights (delicious and well priced for a generous pour)
Duck confit
Prawns adobo
Ahi tuna tartar
Lamb chops
Butternut squash Ravioli
Butternut squash soup shooter
Chocolate souffle

The service here is excellent as well, from hostess to server to bartender, they are all attentive and pleasantly conversational.

If it's a nice summer day or night in Walnut Creek, request a table outside toward the back patio, next to the coy pond. However, on a chilly evening, indoor seating is cozy and intimate.

After the meal, she looked around and said, "I'm impressed. Not bad for Walnut Creek." Score!

*Tip: even on a weekday evening, make a reservation! Otherwise, you'll find yourself waiting up to 30 minutes for a free table.