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Chez Panisse Berkeley Reviews
The food was delicious and the service was great.
I enjoyed my salad with shaved zucchini and anchovies and the halibut with the corn medley was scrumptious. We overdid it with the delicious sourdough and had no room for dessert.
Chez Panisse is my favorite fine dining restaurant.
Known for introducing California cuisine to the mainstream, I love their beautifully printed menus that are constantly updated. This is the third time I've gone for my birthday, and it's always so divine. (1) Cantaloupe and cucumber salad
Great historical restaurant in Berkeley
I had dinner at Chez Panisse about 25 years ago. The food and the experience was as good last night as it was 25 years ago. Our 4-course prix fixe meal was over the top. Great fish course, great saffron pasta course, great pork look and great ra
I had dinner at Chez Panisse about 25 years ago.
The food and the experience was as good last night as it was 25 years ago. Our 4-course prix fixe meal was over the top. Great fish course, great saffron pasta course, great pork loin and great raspberry and Meyer lemon tart for dessert. The wine
My husband's dream, ever since he was a student, wanted to
My husband's dream, ever since he was a student, wanted to go to Chez Panisse. We finally had the chance to go this past weekend. He fulfilled his poor college student dream to eat there. Definitely worth it! The place opened at 11:30 for the ca
Phenomenal spot.
Loved sitting and peering at the hearth watching the chefs at work from our table. We had the set courses with drink pairings and it was worth every penny. The food was incredibly tasty, appropriately portioned, and worth the splurge
I've been to the upstairs in the past (never the downstairs
I've been to the upstairs in the past (never the downstairs because of the fixed menu). This time before arriving they called and said they couldn't accommodate my allium sensitivity and all I could have was salad with oil and vinegar. For
Disappointing
I'm sad to write this review because we were so looking forward to this meal. We ate in the main dining room (not the upstairs cafe). The food was okay but nothing to write home about. The four courses were actually a rather odd collection. Some
All the food is from farm to table.
I really enjoyed the pasta dish. Could tell the tomatoes were super fresh. But I really super enjoyed the fruit platter. Loved the various berries. Definitely do not miss this dish.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say come here, including
I'm going to go out on a limb and say come here, including the upstairs section, if you aren't very hungry, have plenty of disposable income (or a new mileage credit card you need to hurry up and get run-up) and want to feel like you went s
Why doesn't Yelp have a separate entry for Chez Panisse
Why doesn't Yelp have a separate entry for Chez Panisse Cafe? It's quite a bit different from downstairs! Chez Panisse Café is one of those rare places where every bite makes you wonder why it doesn't already have a Michelin star. Th
After my dining experience, it makes sense why they lost
After my dining experience, it makes sense why they lost their Michelin star. Granted, I opted to try their café upstairs first as my first experience here. However, my café experience has dissuaded me from trying their restaurant downstairs. Upon
Though *most* every taste is elevated, not all, nor even
Though *most* every taste is elevated, not all, nor even most, are. I had the August tomatoes. and with a glass of wine and delicious sourdough with butter- and I should have stopped at that perfection. There is an air of snobbery that pervades the w
Legendary place , food was amazing , bucket list spot
Legendary place , food was amazing , bucket list spot checked off the list , matrie'd went above and beyond to get us a table . This is a special place great for a special occasion , for serious foodies . Or anyone who just enjoys elegance . Ber
I first heard about Chez Panisse from a friend who highly
I first heard about Chez Panisse from a friend who highly recommended it when I mentioned I'd be visiting Berkeley. She told me her friend's son had once worked there and that it was a Michelin-rated restaurant. While it no longer has a Mic
What all fine restaurants should be
Chez Panisse Cafe is the more casual restaurant above the much lauded one. It is a gem. The vibe is light and fun, the service is friendly but also professional and the food will spoil you. The halibut on tonight’s menu was perfect and the braised
Value for money!
This review is for Chez Panisse Café. We’ve been wanting to try this place for a while now and today was the day. We had a wonderful lunch. It was value for money…not as expensive as we had expected it to be and the quality of food was topnotch
Iconic and delicious
It's been over 30 years since I last visited this iconic spot, which opened in 1971. Alice Waters is an OG chef who helped pioneer the organic, farm-to-table, locally sourced, in-season menu phenomenon, often dubbed "California Cuisine&quo
Delicious and beautifully presented food.
I had wanted to dine here for over a decade and never was able to secure a reservation. The pre-fixed meal was delicious and they graciously made substitutions for us based on dietary constraints. The gratuities are included for all staff and it se
Really nice meal on a summer eve
It has been awhile since we dined here, but we thought to celebrate a life changing event. Plus it is summer, so we were hoping for the freshest vegetables and fruits. To be honest the prices in the cafe are similar to other high rated East Bay rest
No Better Way to Celebrate a Birthday Milestone
My son took me here for my 80th birthday. We felt well cared for from the moment we walked in. Having arrived too early for our 5:30 dinner reservation, the staff upstairs in the Cafe graciously cared for us until our table downstairs was ready. The
Disappointing
We were excited to visit Chez Panisse, having had so many exciting culinary experiences in the Bay Area - we thought it might be the best yet. To be honest, it was only okay. My starter of raddichio and persimmon was excellent, as was the smoked cod.
Best restaurant in Berkeley
Very delicious food from one best cheif in CA. Highly recommended four couples. The portions have right sizes, not big but perfect.
Went to Chez Panisse (the cafe) for a very special
Went to Chez Panisse (the cafe) for a very special celebratory dinner and it was amazing! The food and service were both incredible.
Prix fixe menu: it was really good.
Like, really good. Perfectly seasoned through and through. Simple, yet decadent.
I personally recommend the Star Route Farms garden lettuces
I personally recommend the Star Route Farms garden lettuces with Banyuls vinaigrette, Pizza with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, capers, and basil, and Stracciatella ice cream with caramel sauce and a chocolate sablé. The service is super professio
Returned recently for dinner with my family.
The café service was not optimal,...... while there were several servers to our table, They seemed to ignore us in favor of other tables who sat much later than us but were always served before us. . Food was OK, but it was not worth the price, an
This is THE farm to table.
Really fresh seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully but not complexly prepared. No outrageously unique ingredients or stories, just simple good food. Very professional service and very festive ambience (lots of celebrations). I think I would like to tr
My partner and I ate dinner at Chez Panisse the evening of
My partner and I ate dinner at Chez Panisse the evening of July 5, and we had a delightful time over delicious food. The multiple courses were each nuanced, well prepared, and well paced through the evening. As you may imagine, the portion sizes are
We had a delightful experience having lunch at Chez Panisse
We had a delightful experience having lunch at Chez Panisse Cafe. We hadn't been there after the pandemic, but the food and service was just as good as we had remembered it to be. Our meal started with the complementary bread and butter. The bread wa
Finally booked a meal at Chez Panisse! We booked exactly a
Finally booked a meal at Chez Panisse! We booked exactly a month in advance to guarantee our preferred Friday night dinner time. My immediate impression upon entering the restaurant space was how cozy and warmly-lit everything looked, as well as the
such amazing food there macarons where so delicious.
I got the strawberry and salted Carmel they were so good. 100% recommend im defiantly going back!
This review is for my technologically averse friend who was
This review is for my technologically averse friend who was extremely disappointed by his visit here. His review is: "prestigious name with nothing to back it up anymore. Uninspired menu with extremely underwhelming service. You will be well
Good experience
The food is fresh and bursting with flavor. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. A must-visit for food lovers---------
We went here for a birthday celebration and loved it! It's
We went here for a birthday celebration and loved it! It's a very elegant, quaint restaurant. The food was delicious and fresh and our server was really attentive and nice without being intrusive.
The Michelin guide is out of date.
This remains the best restaurant in Berkeley. The food, service, and ambience is beyond compare.
Too expensive for the food quality.
I made a reservation for my wife and our favorite couple. They reached out ahead of time for any food allergies, to which I responded scallops. Surely they could work around one food allergy. We got there and the appetizer was Scallops. Very disappoi
Superb food! Their menu changes everyday too FYI :) our
Superb food! Their menu changes everyday too FYI :) our group especially liked the root down farm chicken al mattone w/ butternut squash gratin & kale. Everything tastes so fresh, clean and not overpowering. The Pizza de Michele with goat cheese,
Alice eaters is a gem and I've been eating here since I was
Alice eaters is a gem and I've been eating here since I was a kid ! The only 5 star place in Berkeley! Love you Alice
I ate here a number of years ago.
I thought the prefix menu was terrible and I would rather order off of a menu and pay a little bit more. I paid nearly $200 for homemade turkey sausage and it was not good. The Disability access is terrible through the kitchen. The service was good
Chez Panisse continued its culinary legacy for my mom's
Chez Panisse continued its culinary legacy for my mom's 88th bday celebration! With a view of the crackling fire and humming kitchen of perfectly timed creations, the night flew by. Being able to witness the craft in action gave the kids a strong app
The food is excellent along with the staff being some of
The food is excellent along with the staff being some of the best train that I've ever seen. I love this restaurant.
Way overpriced for bland uninspired meal
Terribly disappointing and overpriced. There is a very good reason they lost their Michelin star so many years ago, what is baffling is how they’ve continued to increase their prices. We paid $700 for the prix fixe menu with wine pairing on a Wedne
This restaurant is an icon for a good reason.
We ate lunch at the Cafe during the Bioneers Conference and it was delightful. The Cafe is more reasonably priced and we felt that the combination of the delightful meal and the Cafe's pricing were a good value.
I came to Chez Panisse to celebrate my anniversary with my
I came to Chez Panisse to celebrate my anniversary with my boyfriend. It is a charming restaurant in North Berkeley and I was very excited to eat here because of the hype and rave reviews that I had heard. The interior is elegant and welcoming. We sa
Legend Delivers
Went as a family to this legendary location. It was outstanding in all regards - from the arrival to the wait staff to the food. Our waiter gave the most animated description of the wine options and was interested in what we preferred rather than h
Service culture needs to find itself - very disappointed
We were recently there for a celebration dinner - an anniversary and birthday. We planned one year in advance. This was a very big deal for us. The food was just as impressive as we imagined. However, the service was very very disappointing. Fr
Chez Panisse Cafe
Slow service. Polite and professional but sooo slow. Waited half hour for salads. Food was Mediocre at best. Disappointing. It’s resting on its laurels. Lunch with friends for the holidays and glad not to be shooed out the door. But it took foreve
Pleasant dinner with excellent food
I wanted to hate this place, it has a pretensious foodie rep, etc. The waiting staff was very low key and pleasant, our waitress asked basic questions about what we liked or were allergic to, made recommendations, and was down to earth. We had a ni
Cafe: Overpriced, uncomfortable seats, and average food
I hate to be the naysayer here but my husband and I were disappointed in the meal and the ambiance of the cafe. Loud, uncomfortable and average the dining experience did not satisfy. I would recommend all servers letting their patrons know there is a
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