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Bottega Napa ValleyvsLa Toque
Both La Toque and Bottega Napa Valley are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, La Toque ranks slightly better than Bottega Napa Valley. La Toque comes in at #5 in Napa Valley with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Tasting Table, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
Bottega Napa Valley
San Francisco Chronicle
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
goop
Zagat
Michelin Guide
Time Out
6525 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
From $31/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"Specialties: Shaved Brussels sprouts salad; warm pecorino custard; polenta under glass; goat-milk-braised lamb shank; smoked braised short ribs; wood-oven-roasted fish with Meyer lemon." Full review
Frommer's "Emmy-winning TV host Michael Chiarello was a chef first, and here he goes back to his roots." Full review
Fodor's "The food at chef Michael Chiarello's trattoria is simultaneously soulful and inventive, transforming local ingredients into regional Italian dishes with a twist." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The menu is rustic southern Italian, with dishes such as roast pork and honey-sage–roasted apples and grilled quail and black-olive sausage." Full review
goop "If you’re a Food Network addict, it’s worth putting Bottega on your list so you can taste Michael Chirello’s Italian menu in person." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Lively winery spot for Italian cuisine." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Michael Chiarello is one of the original celebrity chefs, and his higher-end Napa Valley outpost draws fans from around the globe...autumn-hued dining room welcomes crowds with comfy banquettes" Full review
Time Out "Chef Michael Chiarello has returned to his culinary roots by creating seasonal farm-to-table Italian cuisine reflecting the bold flavors of Chiarello’s heritage in his signature style 1st made famous at Tra Vigne in the 90’s" Full review
La Toque San Francisco Chronicle Fodor's Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
Tasting Table Time Out Zagat
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
1314 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA 94559
From $40/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"The menu is loosely divided into four categories, with four dishes in each one; diners can mix and match. Frank also offers a six-course tasting menu ($120), served at the chef's table in the kitchen." Full review
Fodor's "Built around seasonal local ingredients, the prix-fixe menu, which changes frequently, might include potato rösti with caviar, sole with eggplant and almond hazelnut picada sauce." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Thin slices of beef loin carpaccio are lightly smoked, then artfully presented to resemble a flower, topped with creamy tuna sauce, sautéed wild mushroom, and dried tomato." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This sophisticated downtown restaurant offers a choose-your-own-adventure dining experience, with three inspired nightly menus." Full review
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This sophisticated downtown restaurant offers a choose-your-own-adventure dining experience, with three inspired nightly menus.
Tasting Table "Get a crash course in wine pairing and a creative meal all in one at this Downtown Napa destination." Full review
Time Out "Now located inside the Westin Verasa Napa hotel, La Toque dinners begin with a wine list so extensive it requires an iPad. Then, choose from a variety of tasting menu options (four or five course)" Full review
Zagat4.5
"A “must” for its prix fixe menus of “unbelievable”, “expertly crafted” dishes served with “phenomenal wine pairings” by a “top-notch” team; the “quietly elegant” space is “pleasant”." Full review
Gayot16.0
"La Toque of the town, this restaurant is a key player in the city of Napa's renaissance as a food destination." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "If you couldn't score a reservation at the French Laundry, take heart: Chef Ken Frank's Gallic cooking at La Toque, a Michelin-star restaurant, stands toe to toe with the fare at America's top tables." Full review
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(It's tempting to request the table by the fire, but it often gets too warm.
