Chez Panisse

1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, California

4.5

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Phone:

+1 510 548 5072, 510 - 548-5049

Website:

www.chezpanisse.com

Email:

webmaster@chezpanisse.com

Those few people who haven't heard of Chez Panisse will almost certainly recognize the name Alice Waters. She is the founder and owner of this hugely famous restaurant, which is consistently listed among the top 50 in the world. Since its opening in 1971, the restaurant has been dedicated to using fresh, local ingredients that are grown in a way that won't damage the environment. If the price of a complete Chez Panisse fixed menu is off-putting, would-be gourmands can also try the less expensive a-la-carte cafÃ© upstairs.

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61 reviews

93% of guests recommend this place.

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The portions were small, but the food was incredibly fresh and tasty. more on insiderpages.com

How about Denny's or IHOP with the same quality food. more on Yahoo! Travel

The server was attentive and cordial, and helped us select wonderful wines for dinner. more on We8There

Maybe I came in with the wrong expectations but I thought with its reputation (and price) that it would be a truly outstanding culinary experience and I would be wowed (or at least feel like the restaurant wanted to wow me). more on Yahoo! Travel

We had morel mushroom lasagna which was bland, though the pasta was just right and the mushrooms were tasty. more on CitySearch

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I thought the food was okay but not worth the $85.00 we paid! How about Denny's or IHOP with the same quality ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Good but not worth the money more on Yahoo! Travel

I've only been three times but each time is a revelation. It's knd of like popping your ears; a visit to Chez Panisse resets your expectation with what quality ingredients and basic attention to detail can do for a simple meal. The ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This may be the most overrated restaurant in the Bay Area. The ambiance and decor was retro-70's, dated, and not consistent with the price point. The service was dis-interested, arrogant, and aloof. This probably has a lot to do with ... more on Yahoo! Travel

$65 3 course seafood meal set. Fish was good in taste and just done at the right texture, but the soup was very disappointing. Service was distant and not too well attended. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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I love the informal bistro upstairs. It feels as though you are in somebody's Arts and Crafts home. The food is simple, well done and reasonably priced. ... more on TripAdvisor

Beautiful restaurant. Attentive service and delicious salad. But over $100 per person (including 1 bottle of wine) ... more on TripAdvisor

Went to the Chez Panisse Cafe (upstairs) for New Year's Eve and had another fabulous meal there. My husband and I have been to the CP Cafe before and we keep going back because we are never disappoint ... more on TripAdvisor

I was dying to get here so my expectations were high. This exceeded them! Fresh food, service like you have never seen and a shockingly relaxed atmosphere. They weren't rushing you out the door, were ... more on TripAdvisor

The food was excellent. We enjoyed an inexpensive Chez Panisse zin recommended by the waiter - tasted like it should cost more. ... more on TripAdvisor

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If I still have any limbs left to spare: I'd give it to Chez Panisse for their roast beef and their rabbit with wild mushroom and arugula salad. Too ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Delicious dining experience: I came here as most others do: to experience the birthplace of "California Cuisine" - and I wasn't disappointed. We dined in the upstairs cafe which pleasantly surprised me with reasonable prices & more ... more on Yahoo! Travel

others have said it already...: the food is good but some dishes are better than others for me meaning I could feel that I have paid too ... more on Yahoo! Travel

A pricey disappointment: While there exists a price point where I would have been totally satisfied with my Chez Panisse (downstairs) experience that point is well below $120 per person. The foods were simple though obviously prepared ... more on Yahoo! Travel