15 Sonoma County restaurants that stand the test of time

Check out more than a dozen local restaurants that have survived generations, some stretching back more than a century.|
HEATHER IRWIN
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

In the restaurant business, it's an accomplishment to make it through the first year, and rare to last more than 10. But in Sonoma County, more than a dozen have survived well past their 30th birthdays, and a handful have outlasted generations of diners, stretching back more than a century.

These are well-worn eateries with proven formulas. Most share a common heritage, built by Italian immigrants and serving hearty family-style meals at approachable prices. It's not a stretch to say that the farms, timber mills, railroads and vineyards of Sonoma County were built on pasta and meatballs. And maybe a steak or two.

We pay homage to 15 tried and true restaurants that have stood the test of time and are still going strong.

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