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Chez Panisse

4.6 (2,323) $$$$ $$$$ Bistro, Provence, California, Contemporary

Description

Summary: This two room gem highlights seasonal bounty with wood fired flavors and friendly service

Chez Panisse stands as a landmark for a pair of dining experiences under one roof. The downstairs area presents a rotating four to five course fixed menu while the upstairs cafe serves an à la carte lineup for lunch and dinner. Both spaces celebrate seasonal, regionally sourced ingredients and sustainable farming, with influences drawn from French technique and Californian ingredient sensibilities. The atmosphere is warm, wood dominated, and welcoming, with a wood burning oven central to many dishes

Awards

OAD
Ranked # 179 in Gourmet Casual of North America 2023
Ranked # 432 in Top Restaurants of North America 2024
Ranked # 314 in Casual of North America 2023
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We're Smart
3 Radishes
Gayot
2 Toques
2 Toques
2 Toques
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Michelin
Recommended 2025
AAA
3 Diamonds
50 Best
Discovery
Ranked # 37 in the World 2008
Ranked # 40 in the World 2007
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Falstaff
Recommended

Location

1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709

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