Chez Panisse

1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
(510) 548-5525

Recent Reviews

Marian Henry von Habsburg

Just wonderful visit. They have an amazing menu, you have to try it. Big thanks from B+B at Sunbury Cove Winery

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fennel and Blood Orange

Stephen Philpott

Everything exceeded my expectations. From the beginning to the end, service was perfect, food was delicious, and the surroundings were lovely. It was expensive but well worth the experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Ewing

Fantastic lunch. Inventive salad, great halibut, desserts were top notch. Ran out of duck though

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicole Hadassah

Good, even for a casual lunch. Sexy and cozy. All dishes are well balanced.

Chetan

Food is delicious, service is great but it is very expensive. We were hungry after 2 hours of having lunch there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jack anderson

Wonderful food and a friendly atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Tee Ponsukcharoen

We finally visited the sacred birthplace of "Californian Cuisine"! We were at the cafe which is lively and beautiful. The dishes are refreshing, on the lighter side. The use of citrus in salad and even the meyer lemons bits in the sauce topping on chicken brighten the whole meal. The dish that hit me the most though is the personal size chocolate cake. You need to order in advance with $25 price tag but it is worth trying. You can taste the quality right there! Next time we would like to come trying the full experience for a special occasion :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sonja Leonard Leonard

A bit pretentious but good (not great) food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Hilary Maloney

Iconic & inspiring

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brishti Egan

Here is an iconic restaurant that did live up to my expectations! My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary with the most incredible dinner, that was truly worth every penny. I have several of Alice Waters’ cookbooks and have been looking forward to dinner at Chez Panisse for many years. Finally, the day arrived. Everything we ordered - from pizza to pasta to deserts was absolutely out of this world. Very happy to have finally experienced this iconic restaurant!

Lynn Berry (Vong)

I had the baked goat cheese with salad greens and the chicken for lunch. The salad was good. The chicken was amazing. A bit on the pricier side but the food was amazing.My friend we have to come back for their summer menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

morgan manley

Underwhelmed at the cafe. The salad starter was fresh, sure, but meager and very basic. My fish main was excellently cooked but too wet and the garniture simply sad. Atmos buzzy and fun; waitstaff sloppy and too laid back, pushed the wine like a Fishermans Wharf chain eatery. At this price point not good enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Theresa Cross

Loved it the meal, the service the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fennel and Blood Orange

Angela Ngo

I had high expectations for visiting Chez Panisse, and I am so happy that they met and exceeded them. The food was phenomenal. You could taste the freshness of the ingredients and the careful thought that was put into crafting each plate. This is a place that pays careful attention to every detail. Looking forward to our next visit to eat a new round of dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rodolfo Correa

Been here 3 times now, and every time has been exceptional. One of my all-time favorite restaurants. Food is delicious, service is great, and the dining room is beautiful.Vegetarian options: They have an entire separate Vegetarian menu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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