Chez Panisse

Category: Californian restaurant in Berkeley, California

Address: 1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709, USA

Phone: +15105485525

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 5–10PM

Wednesday: 5–10PM

Thursday: 5–10PM

Friday: 5–10PM

Saturday: 5–10PM

Reviews

alex reynolds

Aug 14, 2022

I know this shows $$$$ but prob due to the fixed menu downstairs. Make a reservation for the cafe and it brings the price down considerably. Excellent service. Fresh flavors. Acme bread. This was a bucket list for us and it did not disappoint.

C shiang

Jul 12, 2022

Since college days, I'd walk by longingly. Wishing I could try Alice's food. Finally, last week I had a chance. I wanted to like the food, I willed myself to like Chez Panisse. But alas, it was dull: For $580, it should be seductive or at least, remarkable. The service was odd. You had the maitre' d pop in to serve our wine here and then, then another wait staff would come by. Someone else would spring up and bring our set course. It felt choppy. The pacing was off, fast between the chef's amuse bouche and first course, LONG wait to second, then before you could finish fast comes the next. The food that night, as it is a set menu, was overly salted. Everything was heavily salted so you couldn't taste the variations or seasonings. The flavors blended. You could not taste what Alice, Chez Panisse is known for. The wine list was extremely reasonable. If anything, the sommelier should be congratulated, they were a nice selection. Alice is a legend. The food we had was not legendary. The restaurant decor with the copper fixtures are beautiful. The open kitchen as one wait staff remarked "half museum and half functioning .." it is just that. Beautiful, and a memory of times gone by. Like a crush you became lovers with; you immediately regretted afterwards. The pining was sweeter.

Amanda

May 20, 2022

Very overpriced for the food we received but good service. As a vegetarian I would not recommend. Two people and two glasses of wine was $480 🥴

Sabina Mogavero

Mar 17, 2022

I’ve been wanting to eat here, at the cafe, for a while, and was almost wary because of the hype. But it’s worthy of it and I wasn’t disappointed. So delighted by the staff and the house made rigatoni with pesto, Delicious galette dessert and elder flower tea to finish. Utter bliss.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a dress code?

Josh Kampling | Aug 25, 2018
Lucifer | Aug 25, 2018

Chic.

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How can I get a gift card for my son? He lives there but I live in Iowa. thank you Patty

Patty Bittner | Aug 25, 2019
Zac | Aug 25, 2019

Yes, they are available on the website.

Can one make a reservation on line?

Douglas McHenry | Aug 25, 2018
Vasha Dutell | Aug 25, 2018

Yes.

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Can I purchase a gift certificate?

Lisa Zelada | Aug 25, 2018
Wayne Barnes | Aug 25, 2018

Yes, what a great way to share an experience!

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Can a reservation be done at 9pm

Carlos Alberto Flores | Aug 25, 2019
Kleonike Tsotropoulou | Aug 25, 2019

First of all you have to make a reservation well ahead of time by calling them. When you call you can ask them about the time. I think the only way to reserve for dinner is to call.

Is there a hotel, inn or b & b near the panisse restaurant

guylaine rouillard | Aug 25, 2019
Zac | Aug 25, 2019

Yes, there is accommodation available in the area.

Is there an elevator or easy access for disabled person?

Jennifer Hayes | Aug 25, 2018
Radha Stern | Aug 25, 2018

Yes

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Is there parking ?

Esther Chen | Aug 25, 2018
Don Baumhefner | Aug 25, 2018

While there is no parking lot, I have never had trouble finding a spot. Just drive around their block and you are sure to find a spot.

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Is Chez Panisse open for lunch? Reservstions?

Janet Rhines | Aug 25, 2018
Eleanor Vade Bon Coeur | Aug 25, 2018

Yes. Definitely! Go!

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Is it ok with a 2 year old child?

Michael Sheremet | Aug 25, 2018
Eric Sanchez | Aug 25, 2018

I would not recommend it. The dinner may be quite long.

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How do you make reservations for the bistro

Marina Mann | Aug 20, 2022
Mrs. Catharine Duarte | Aug 20, 2022

There is an option on the website for the cafe upstairs.

Is either the Café or Restaurant open? Thank you.

Bernardete Lobao | Aug 24, 2021
Heike Woodward | Aug 24, 2021

Not yet, you can order online for lunch & dinner to pick up or they also have the Sunday Market from 12 to 3, which is lovely, little bit of produce, food items( pizza, soup, salads, it varies each week), wines etc.

How can I get ahold of the office, nobody answered the phone just hangs up on you, I am a former employee and I need info for the EDD

Frank Norman | Aug 24, 2021
Frank Norman | Aug 24, 2021

Don't bother with them

Is the cafe open for lunch

michael tola | Aug 24, 2021
Cindy Kok | Aug 24, 2021

Not for dining in, but you can pick up lunch chezpanisselunch.square.site

Can I use a gift card for a takeout order from the Chez Panisse Marketplace?

Beverly Dubrin | Aug 24, 2020
Heike Woodward | Aug 24, 2020

I would assume so, but not quiet sure, just try it when you get to the checkout.

How do I cancel my reservation when no one is answering the phone?

Clarence Fearn | Aug 24, 2020
John Brasley | Aug 24, 2020

Cancel by email or text

Are there vegetarian options here?

Tre' Grisby | Aug 24, 2020
Ricardo y Marcela Ahumada | Aug 24, 2020

Yes. Vegetables are yummy.

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Are you open on November 27th for lunch?

Charlotte Rose | Aug 24, 2020
Chris Pahl | Aug 24, 2020

This isn't the restaurant, you are asking a bunch of people on Google.

Is the restaurant open on Martin Luther King Day?

Desmond Elder | Aug 25, 2019
Wayne Veidt | Aug 25, 2019

The downstairs restaurant is open. Not sure about the Cafe. Call them.

What time does the bar open on Saturday?

Sharon Schwartz | Aug 25, 2019
Bill Pai | Aug 25, 2019

5 PM

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Is there parking

Rachel Kalay | Aug 25, 2019
Eric T | Aug 25, 2019

Just street parking

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What is the corkage fee/ if you can bring your own wine

Sandy Nelson | Aug 25, 2019
Bill Pai | Aug 25, 2019

Most restaurants show the cirkage fee on their website, this one does as well.

Do you have a brunch menu ?

Paulo de goes | Aug 25, 2018
Robert Fuhriman | Aug 25, 2018

They do not

Any chance of a walk-in getting at seat at the bar (if there is one)?

Timm Abendroth | Aug 25, 2018
Chris Ebert | Aug 25, 2018

You *can* get a seat upstairs without a reservation. I've done it most times I've gone, but I avoid peak times like I would for any busy place.

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