Chef Marco's Story

Chef Marco Ruiz is the heart and soul behind Pasta Prego. With decades of experience in Napa Valley kitchens, Marco built his reputation through consistency, craftsmanship, and a deep love for traditional Italian comfort food.

A Career Built on Consistency

Known for signature dishes like his rich pastas and classic sauces, Marco has earned a loyal following of locals who return again and again for the warmth of his cooking and the spirit he brings to the kitchen. For Marco, food is personal — simple, honest, and made to bring people together.

That same philosophy runs through Pasta Prego today, alongside his daughter Lorena, who brings warmth and hospitality to the dining room and helps carry the family tradition forward.

An Evening Set Apart

With Marco's Table, Chef Marco steps out from behind the line to host you personally — time-honored Italian technique, ingredients sourced close to home in Napa, and the kind of personal hospitality that only comes from cooking for people you actually want to sit down with.

This is an intimate, exclusive dining format, separate from the main dining room: a small table, a multi-course menu, and Chef Marco himself guiding the evening from start to finish.

Marco's Table Today

We invite you to pull up a chair, share a multi-course meal paired with thoughtfully selected wines, and spend an evening the way Marco has always believed a meal should be spent — slowly, warmly, and together.