Chez Panisse

Vanessa Blackmore

6 months ago

Always a cozy time, with a delicious representation of the seasons. The service and food are excellent, and the atmosphere is equally comfortable for both group and solo diners. I prefer the cafe for more casual meals, but the restaurant is worth a visit for the kitchen view.

Helpful96

6 months ago

Snagged a dinner reservation last minute and we were so glad we did! Kind, thoughtful and super stylish service. The whole meal was wonderful - perfect blend of simplicity and creativity. The star of the show was the passion fruit tart, the biscuit was INCREDIBLE.

Cesar Garcia

7 months ago

Delicious, super fresh and very healthy food. We came to the cafe without reservation few minutes before 5 pm and they were very kind to offer us a table that they have always open for walk ins (small table for 2). The service was outstanding, they explain you everything with huge attention and patience. A bit pricey but definitely worth it.

Logan Jones

5 months ago

The food was outstanding and the staff were exceptionally attentive. Every dish was packed with amazing flavors and the presentation was perfect. If you can, ask for a seat near the kitchen for an even more exciting experience. We will surely return soon.

Alex

3 months ago

Continue to be an amazing experience. Every dish is perfect prepared with focus on quality and freshness. Not super creative like some other Michelin Star places. Reasonable price, relatively to other top notch places. Very solid.

Nabila Kabir

2 weeks ago

We tried all the desserts - the peach galette and the sorbet really stood out. The chicken was seasoned well and had a lot of moisture. It was a great place to celebrate a wedding brunch.

Mark Soehn

4 months ago

Lunch at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA was outstanding. Founded by legendary chef and farm-to-table pioneer Alice Waters, the restaurant lives up to its reputation — simple, seasonal dishes done to perfection. Fresh salad, expertly prepared duck, and a classic fruit tart to finish. Attentive service, incredible ingredients, and a true Berkeley classic that absolutely delivers.

Adrian Shaw

4 months ago

Came solo because no one wanted to commit. Just moved to Oakland recently and this is on my to do list. Seated with a primo view of the kitchen in the downstairs dining room. Although I was basically in middle of the room for all to gawk at. Produce and sauces were the stars. Make sure to reserve some bread to sop it all up. While there is a complimentary prosecco drink, you must order the pear cider if they have it. Just do it. Dungeness crab salad w black truffle. Really generous lump crab and claw meat. Full slice of truffle. Yes. Halibut ravioli with leeks and manila clam. Bad news, the pasta was not cooked, still a little crunchy. Had to take off a star for that, sorry. But the fish filling was perfectly done. Its probably a challenge to have the pasta cooked but the filling not over done. Beurre blanc sauce with those fresh leeks was really something. More bread please. Duck breast w squash puree was a satisfying dish. Squash puree was wonderfully sweet. Savarin du rhum for dessert. The citrus was more orange than orange. Complimentary mint tea at the end was a nice touch. Since I was seated in the middle of the room, service was over the top excellent. Not a second went by without something happening or some need attended. Team work. Constantly rotating menu means I have a reason to return... frequently.

Kim Do

4 months ago

Delicious food and great service. Definitely price and a special occasion kind of place. We were pleasantly surprised with the small appetizer, dessert tea, and small candies (orange peel and chocolate covered almonds) included with the prix fixe menu!

Vincent T

5 months ago

Went for a random lunch on a Friday. Full house, amazing atmosphere (had a great conversation with our neighbor) and delicious food. You get the real Bistrot feeling at the cafe upstairs. Wonderful vegetables (farm to table) and sauces. Meat was served a bit too cold but that was a detail given how everything was delicious.