Chez Panisse – French
This legendary bastion of seasonal cooking welcomes guests into a warm, wood-toned sanctuary where the air is perfumed with the scent of the hearth and the promise of the day's harvest. The experience is elevated by a thoughtfully curated selection of artisanal sparkling ciders and terroir-driven wines, where each crisp pour of Muscadet or effervescent rosé celebrates the vibrant, honest flavors of the land in an atmosphere of rustic elegance.
1517 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA 94709 https://chezpanisse.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$$$
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Tuesday
- 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the cozy atmosphere and warm service, frequently praising the attentive staff for their regular check-ins and welcoming demeanor. Standout dishes include the tender soup, which reviewers highlight as a flavorful and satisfying choice for a meal with colleagues. This inviting ambiance makes it a highly recommended spot for those seeking a comfortable and well-serviced dining experience.
Menu
Wine by the Glass
- 2023 Sparkling Pear Cider, Poiré Authentique, Eric Bordelet - $15: Normandy, France
- NV Crémant d’Alsace, Kuentz-Bas - $16: France
- 2023 Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé, Extra Brut, Carboniste - $20: California
- NV Champagne Brut, Cachet Or, J. Lassalle - $26: Montagne de Reims, France
- 2023 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Sur Lie, La Pépie, Domaine de la Pépière - $13: Loire, France
- 2024 Muesling, Lerzi - $16: Willamette Valley, Oregon
- 2020 Cour-Cheverny, Romo, Domaine des Huards - $17: France, Loire
- 2024 Mataòssu, Vigneto Reiné, Punta Crena - $18: Liguria, Italy
- 2020 Chardonnay, Goodfellow Family Cellars - $22: Willamette Valley, Oregon
- 2024 Rosé, Cistercien, Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg - $14: Austria
- 2024 Bandol Rosé, Domaine Tempier - $24: Provence, France
- 2023 Chez Panisse Zinfandel, Green & Red Vineyards - $15: Napa Valley
- 2021 Mencia, Ramón Valle, Peique - $16: Bierzo, Spain
- 2023 Gamay, Beaujolais l’Ancien, Vieilles Vignes, Terres Dorées - $17: France
- 2023 Trousseau, Cole Ranch, Rootdown Wine Cellars - $19: Mendocino County
- 2022 Etna Rosso, Pistus, I Custodi - $23: Sicily, Italy
Beer
- Russian River STS Pils (Glass) - $6: Santa Rosa
- Cellarmaker Pacific Crush West Coast IPA (Glass) - $6: Berkeley
- Hanabi Haná Pilsner Style Lager - $20: Napa, 16.9 oz bottle
Apéritifs
- Lillet Blanc - $7: France
- Americano Aperitivo Spritz, Sirene - $12: Italy
- Vermouth di Torino, Bèrto Ross da Travaj - $7: Italy
- Kir - $14: Blackcurrant liqueur and white wine
- Kir Royal - $14: Blackcurrant liqueur and champagne
- Manzanilla Deliciosa Sherry, Valdespino - $6: Spain
Non-Alcoholic
- NA Fort Point KSA Kölsch - $6: San Francisco, 12 oz can
- NA Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, Eins Zwei Zero, Leitz - $16: Germany
- NA Cocktail, White Phony Negroni, St. Agrestis - $9: Brooklyn, New York, from draft
- Casamara Amaro Club Soda, Onda - $7: Detroit, Michigan, 12.7 oz
- Brightleaf Sparkling Citrus Jasmine Tea - $6: California, 12 oz
- Elderflower or Raspberry Spritzer, D’arbo - $6: Austria
- 2024 Navarro Pinot Noir Grape Juice - $7: Mendocino
Dessert Wine
- 2023 Moscato d’Asti, La Morandina - $10: Piedmont, Italy
- 2023 Sauternes, Château Roûmieu-Lacoste - $22: France
- NV Savannah Verdelho Madeira, The Rare Wine Co. - $18: Portugal