The French Laundry
12 expert reviews
“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.”
– Fodor's
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
"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."
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The World's 50 Best Restaurants
50.0
"With no single ingredient repeated twice on any menu, each dish achieves a perfect harmony and flavour balance. "
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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."
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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. "
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Lonely Planet
Top 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."
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Avoid tables before 7pm; first-service seating moves a touch quickly.
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