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Chez Panisse Berkeley Reviews
Chez Panisse isn't just a restaurant, it's a place that
Chez Panisse isn't just a restaurant, it's a place that celebrates nature, farmers, and fresh produce. As one of the birth places of the farm to table movement, Chez Panisse has maintained their drive and you can tell they really care about
Always and amazing experience.
The food is top notch, and l always leave Chez Panisse feeling satisfied. The service itself is unmatched. And after about 17 years coming here, I'm never disappointed- just straight forward, good food.
One of my most memorable meals was at Chez Panisse.
The service was excellent -- warm, attentive, and perfectly paced. Every single course felt thoughtfully crafted, each one somehow topping the last. The ingredients were incredibly fresh and balanced, and the attention to detail really showed. To fi
I've heard a lot about this place from locals after moving
I've heard a lot about this place from locals after moving in town and decided to book to see what all the talk was about. So far I've been here twice so far and can't describe in words the sheer disappointment I felt after leaving bot
The dessert was out of the world: I would give it 5 stars
The dessert was out of the world: I would give it 5 stars any day every day. We come back and order just the desserts because it's that good. Every dessert I have ordered from here has been out of this world. However, the food itself from the me
It was nice.
I have wanted to go here forever. Farm to table is very important to me. The food was very good. The service was good. I wish that they had more information on where they sourced their food,
The best.
There is a reason for their wonderful reputation. It is well deserved. Service is impeccable. Ambiance is being seated in a friend's house of means and being serviced by knowledgeable and knowing staff. I will have to return and try the cafe ups
Super excited to dine here, I have always heard great
Super excited to dine here, I have always heard great things! Had a reservation at the cafe upstairs and my party of 10 sat in a booth lined against the wall. The ambiance is great, the place had great natural lighting and the dark interior made it
Chez panisse is everything I hoped for and more.
Fresh ingredients and everything tasted great! Had a salad and the chicken dish. My daughter had the molasses cake for dessert which was so good. I wish I ate more of her cake haha. I would definitely come back again to the cafe upstairs
Was really disappointed with a lunch I took my dad to here
Was really disappointed with a lunch I took my dad to here in the cafe upstairs. I think my expectations were too high going in, but it ended up being a really disappointing meal compared to a lot of the food we ate in the city that week for less $$.
Walked into the cafe at opening on a Friday night without a
Walked into the cafe at opening on a Friday night without a reservation and luckily they were able to squeeze us in! All the servers were super friendly and great at providing recommendations as this was our first time dining. Everything we ordered
Went for a birthday dinner last year, and it's just not
Went for a birthday dinner last year, and it's just not worth it. Did the set menu with my partner, and he did the wine paring. Incredible app, and forgettable everything else. I also would've expected better service at a fine dining establ
Third time is definitely not the charm.
Feels like they are resting on their laurels. Food was good, but not "wow." But it seemed like the "regulars" (which clearly does not include twice a year patrons) got a different experience.
Not going to add to the long list of already very well
Not going to add to the long list of already very well written reviews here. Chez Panisse has always been on my "dining bucket list" for many years. The good: the ambience is top notch -- obviously you're not going to have famili
Came here a long time ago so the menu right now shall be
Came here a long time ago so the menu right now shall be completely different. It is combination of traditional French style and farm to table, officially called Mediterranean legacy The entire architectural style was very unique, with a blend of me
This is a review for the upstairs cafe.
One of the few places in the North Shattuck foodie corridor that actually delivered on all points during our recent weekend in town. We had a late 9:45 pm reservation and really enjoyed being there later in the evening. The menu is crafted nightly an
I'd still go back, but with tempeted expectations
Still very good, but a few misses were noticeable at the upstairs cafe. The simple vegetarian pizza was overcooked with basil that were little more blackened leaves. The pasta was good enough and unusual, but I've had better at other bay area
So glad I finally got to try Chez Panisse cafe! The cafe is
So glad I finally got to try Chez Panisse cafe! The cafe is upstairs and the original restaurant is downstairs. We got the ricotta and fig toast appetizer (excellent), squash pizza, and halibut. Presentation was beautiful and service was great. The m
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
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.
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
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
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
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!
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