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Bottega Napa ValleyvsThe French Laundry
Both establishments are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The French Laundry is preferred by most professionals compared to Bottega Napa Valley. The French Laundry comes in at #1 in Napa Valley with recommendations from 10 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Fodor's.
Bottega Napa Valley
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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
The French Laundry San Francisco Chronicle
The World's 50 Best Restaurants Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet Zagat Time Out
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6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
From $50/night
San Francisco Chronicle4.0
"Those who persevere are in for a magical experience. Keller believes that when diners finish a dish, they should crave one more bite, so he teases the palate through nine courses." Full review
The World's 50 Best Restaurants50.0
"With no single ingredient repeated twice on any menu, each dish achieves a perfect harmony and flavour balance. " Full review
Fodor's "An old stone building laced with ivy houses the most acclaimed restaurant in the Napa Valley—and, indeed, one of the most highly regarded in the country." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the world’s hardest-to-score tables (where diners have been known to wait a year for reservations) has been praised to the heavens for more than a decade now—and deservedly so." Full review
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There’s little to do but choose between the vegetable menu or the chef’s nine-course tasting menu (both change daily) and then sit back and relax.
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Dishes are small and prompt contemplation on the perfect marriage of fresh, pristine ingredients on each plate. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The pinnacle of California dining, Thomas Keller’s French Laundry is epic, a high-wattage culinary experience on par with the world’s best." Full review
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Avoid tables before 7pm; first-service seating moves a touch quickly.
Zagat4.9
"French-American fine-dining destination." Full review
Time Out "Be it grilled veal tongue with peaches and cornichon relish or earshell clam tartare in finger-lime aigre-doux—you know that he’s set the standard for immaculate service as well. " Full review
Gayot19.0
"Chef-proprietor Thomas Keller’s iconic Yountville destination presents culinary wizardry." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Over 20 years old and topping every foodie’s bucket list, Thomas Keller’s legendary destination still doesn’t miss a beat" Full review
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Choose from two seasonal tasting menus, including a vegetarian option.
