Turkish-Born Chef Opens Hopping New Italian Osteria In Santa Rosa

Turkish-Born Chef Opens Hopping New Italian Osteria In Santa Rosa

Capriciano Osteria is drawing packed houses just a week after opening in downtown Santa Rosa. According to the Sonoma Magazine, taking over the former Tipsy Taco space, Turkish-born Chef Baki Bekci brings fine-dining experience from Four Seasons kitchens to his new venture. The cozy dining room features two large fireplaces, a spacious outdoor patio, and classic Italian-American favorites. High-end, artfully plated menu highlights include tender…

Santa Rosa's Capriciano Osteria Draws Crowds Just Days After Opening Downtown

A week after opening its doors in downtown Santa Rosa, Capriciano Osteria is already packed with diners eager for a taste of chef Baki Bekci's Italian classics. The restaurant has taken over the former Tipsy Taco space at 505 Mendocino Avenue, bringing Italian-American cooking made with high-end local ingredients to a corner that has seen a long line of dining concepts come and go. Bekci, who is Turkish, grew up working in his family's restauran…