We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Berkeley?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Berkeley each week.


<a rel="nofollow" href="http://am.tripadvisor.com/accipiter/adclick/CID=00007ec02f0e139d00000000/AAMSZ=160X600/keyword=Chez_Panisse/site=TA.US.NONE/area=NA.United_States.California.Berkeley/pool=A/pagetype=Restaurant_Review/site_override=TA.US.NONE/PageID=23965968/COUNTRY=USA/acc_random=461576560"> <img src="http://tripadv-images.adbureau.net/tripadv/2735_TCD_KyotoTalking_US_160x600_052708.gif" alt="Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here!" width="160" height="600" border="0"> </a>

Chez Panisse

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
  • A summary score based on quality, quantity and age of traveler ratings.
4.5 of 5 stars 142 ratings
142 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
81
4.0 of 5 stars
35
3.0 of 5 stars
18
2.0 of 5 stars
5
1.0 of 5 stars
3
TripAdvisor Popularity Index:
  • Measures overall traveler satisfaction based on ratings, reviews and other sources.
#2 of 359 restaurants in Berkeley
  • Cuisines: Californian
  • Price range*: $25-$100
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
Traveler Description:
Familiar with Chez Panisse? Write your own description and share what you know with other travelers.

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

Reviews of Chez Panisse

( 1-10 of 70 )
Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Berkeley, California
Jun 3, 2008

We (3 friends) just ate lunch at the upstairs bit of Chez Panisse. The service was excellent, attentive but not hurried. The food was delicious (porcini toast, salmon, duck, all good & aprium tart delicious), even the coffee was really nice. 1 of us ate from the $30 set menu (salad, pasta & sherbet) & was well pleased. After all... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 31, 2008

With Campanile in L.A. a close second more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 30, 2008

Just great simple honest food more

Save Review
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 26, 2008

The pizzetta was good, crispy crust and all. Pork leg entree and short ribs did not impress us though. The taste was ok, not "ohmygod". For dessert I had the strawberry shortcake, with what looked like scones as "cake", again not impressive. Service was ok, I didn't get a warm fuzzy feeling from our waiter. We did get a table... more

May 11, 2008

The food was divine and the service outstanding. The flat bread pizzette with nettle and ricotta was divine, the aragula and beet salad with smoked salmon heavenly. For the main course we had an unbelievable halibut with a cilantro sauce served on a bed of fava beans and peas so fresh! My daughter had the pasta with clams also outstanding.... more

Save Review
1 of 5 stars
Minneapolis, MN
May 9, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I ate at this restaurant on a recent trip in April 2008, and I was absolutely disappointed by virtually every aspect of my eating experience here. This is a classic case of a restaurant that lives off its reputation, and I would be very surprised if many of the folks who go here are actually repeat customers (except for the... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 7, 2008

How can you go wrong with the place that brought America the idea of brick oven pizza with fresh daily organic ingredients. more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 30, 2008

Great food and a truly humble & genuine (i.e. the opposite of uptight) service. We tried the cafe ... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 14, 2008

The legend is true. One of the greatest restaurants in the country. more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 12, 2008

OH...MY...GOSH...absolutely FANTASTIC food! It is sooo expensive, but sooo worth it! more

Reviews of Chez Panisse

(1-10 of 70)
Travelers Who Viewed This Restaurant Also Viewed
No photo provided
Location: Berkeley, CA
Price not available
No photo provided
Location: Berkeley, CA
Price not available
No photo provided
Location: Berkeley, CA
Price not available
Write Your Own Restaurant Review
Been to Chez Panisse? Share your experiences!

Do You Own Chez Panisse?

Chez Panisse Address

1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709-1598
Tel: 510 548 5525 Fax: 510 548 0140
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.