Californian · North Berkeley, Berkeley

Chez Panisse

Chez Panisse: Californian in North Berkeley, Berkeley. Order: Lunch in the upstairs cafe.

Michelin listedChef's pickWhere to eat california cuisine at chez panisseStop on the Berkeley food walkRomantic dinner

What to order

Lunch in the upstairs cafe

The a la carte cafe upstairs, or the set dinner downstairs

Why go

Alice Waters' restaurant, open since 1971: a set four-course dinner downstairs and an a la carte cafe upstairs.

The restaurant that started California cuisine in 1971; the cafe upstairs is a la carte and easier to book.

Address
1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
Price
$$$$
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Researched November 7, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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