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French, Californian, Spanish, Seafood
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For four star Californian, try Manresa in Los Gatos. This is a great place. This restaurant is expensive. The menu is a sampler's delight. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, catering, valet parking, and fine wines.
4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like your food pretty, imaginative, well presented with fresh ingredients then you'll like Manresa. If you're either an athlete or a fat bugger that likes a decent portion then maybe not so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading extensively about this restaurant, I tried it on a special day with the iron chef menu. Of this menu, three of the dishes had cabbage as the main ingredient. When I try a dish that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I chose this restaurant based on the Michelin review. There were 4 of us celebrating my birthday. None of us were impressed with this $500 meal. The presentation was beautiful but the taste was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to manresa with great expectations- being a 2 star michelin restaurant and all. I was quite disappointed hoewever.The ambience was mediocre, like a converted ranch style home. The food was not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurant in the south bay!Took my bf here for his bday in May. As we were seated, there was a bday card on the table for him, signed by employees of Manresa. What a nice touch!!We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am torn about writing this review. For a 2 star Michelin restaurant, one would figure that it would deserve no less than 5 yelp stars. Oddly, of all the Michelin rated restaurants, Manresa seems to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Manresa for our 3 year wedding anniversary. This was our first visit. We had heard rave reviews from friends for years but the expensive price tag had always kept us away. We finally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in the US--were I a multi-millionaire, I would be to Manresa what Norm was to Cheers, but alas, I still have to work for a living, and as such, I only get in once or twice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went to this place about a month ago. The food was good, some dishes were a hit, some were complete miss..For example, I had a lamb with a custard sauce which didn't seem to go together. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a destination restaurant, and not for the adventurous. For the cost (about $225 per person after tax for the tasting menu), you get about 12 different dishes that are carefully thought...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fourth visit to Manresa. It's safe to say that at this point, I'm a fan of David Kinch and co.'s work. There are a lot of dishes which they put out which are simply things which I've never tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As Jackie M. notes, the menu is limited, and as Sasha C. notes, the place has been buttered up by the "authoritative" reviewers to the point where it would be near impossible to live up to it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
David Kinch is a visionary. I used to live in Los Gatos, and worked with David as a winery representative (Bonny Doon) and poured at some events he was also attending. Being in the Food and Wine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place only offers a tasting menu where you can choose 4 selections, or their own preset tasting menu based on seasonal stock. as with any french restaurant that offers a tasting menu, some days...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
had the tasting menu with wine pairings and appreciated the inventive food that awakened my bored taste buds. nice to meet you, soft cooked egg with maple syrup. if you are tired of the same ole...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent wine list -- knowledgable sommelier.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we went here for my hubby's birthday and i was underwhelmed. i've got nothing witty to say about it. i was very disappointed, especially after all the hype.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As with any Michelin rated restaurant, you go into the meal with a certain amount of expectations, concerns, and wonder of what will come. Obviously with the wide media of Mr David Kinch defeating...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't like it was horrible, but given the hype, the long drive and the kazillion other options in the Bay area, I don't think we'll be going back.Maybe it was too much anticipation. The setting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside Manresa might be a not too upscale ranch style house converted to a restaurant. Inside the place reveals itself to indeed be upscale and swank. The servers are a bit ponderous, even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in the south bay. I ate here with my wife and had a wonderful dining experience. The wait staff service was great. I especially remember the bell pepper candy amuse was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I was so incredibly excited to eat here after learning it received 2 Michelin stars, and after seeing David Kinch on Iron Chef win with flying colors over Bobby Flay...Well, unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have been all over the world eating at Michelin 2*/3* restaurants, including all of the US ones and a couple in Paris. I think Manresa is better than half the 3* restaurants we've eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The good people at the Michelin Guide need to have a rigorous re-training.Not only was the food at Manresa underwhelming, the service was simply abysmal, which should never occur at a two-star...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I saw Manresa's chef David Kinch's masterpieces on Iron Chef America, I've been looking for an excuse to go to the restaurant. Last night, DH and I went for the 5th anniversary of the day...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to add that hasn't been said in other reviews:Not a great place for people that have dietary restrictions (my date called, they said they could accommodate me but when we ordered, no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was fun to find such a well rated restaurant 2 blocks away from home. I had the prix fixe with wine pairing. Delicious, intricate, suprising flavours and combinations, really enjoyed the food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this is my favorite restaurant, so it gets 5 stars and I think they're deserved. I've only ever had the tasting menu, sometimes opted for the wine pairings (which are generous). They ask if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went as a birthday present to myself with girlfriends. Great four course meal with wine. Very expensive, but worth it. The meal I ordered was a bit gamey, but I tried something new. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa, on a Saturday night.Attentive, knowledgeable, understated service.Nibbles of great craft to build the appetite and tease the senses.Relaxed ambiance, a few guests too loud.Experiences, not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
10 courses later... I write for you this review. How much did it cost? I cannot say.I came here on my birthday and had a 10 course dinner with wine pairing and ended with 4 desserts. What I can say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dessert for every course? Maybe we just went on an off night, but we found too many of the courses overly sweet. There were certainly some good moments, but after all the hype, i expected better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was concerned our second visit to this 2-star restaurant would not compete with the first, but I needn't have worried. We both had the tasting menu but I coupled the "traditional" wine pairing onto...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unique dining experience. My company team and I came here to celebrate the end of our project. The service is impeccable, we walked in on a cold winder day and we were welcomed by mood lighting a host...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my best friend's birthday with my wife. We each ordered the four-course menu. The amuse bouche is still the famous egg with mapal syrupe and sherry. It was interesting to say the least;...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Forgive me if I get the dishes out of order, but we received no written copy of our menu for reference.After a few minutes, the doo-wop haired sommelier with oversized glasses poured our opening...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service was excellent & the food was tasty, a little too refined, the first few dishes felt like baby food as everything was in puree form, but everything was pleasing to the eye & stomach, only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Almost three years later, even MORE underwhelming, a bit MORE hoighty toighty AND they banned my FLASH. UGH!!! It was too stinkin' dark to make out anything. I'm not bitter, really, okay, my ego hurt...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'll start by saying that anyone's entitled to their opinion, but comparing Manresa to Sino in Santana Row is like comparing Abita Amber Ale to Budweiser. Our meal was spectacular and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We recently had some good news to celebrate, and my husband and I decided we'd do it here. We'd been wanting to try this place for awhile, and after seeing Chef Kinch beat the pants off Bobby Flay in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My super awesome bf took me to Manresa for my birthday in May. I'd been wanting to go there for ages since I'd heard such good things about it. And of course, David Kinch had just defeated Bobby Flay...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was debating a 4.5 but had to bump it up because of the service and how special they made us feel. i booked through open table and mentioned it was our 5 year... just mentioned it. when we got there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Get the abalone and do not share.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blown away once again. I'm so happy Manresa still is exceeding expectations. Did a 4 course meal this time with friends, and loved each dish and wine pairing. I almost cried when they served the soft...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my wife and i went there in 2007, and we concluded that was our favorite restaurant in the bay area. i am no professional food critic, but i try to find "excuses" to try different places.given my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I read so many wonderful reviews about this place and was so excited to try it with my fiance. The place itself was not fancy or hip like Sino Santana Row or the restaurants at Encore in Las Vegas....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the dishes were extremely fresh, creative and innovative. Service, ambiance and presentation were all very good. My lack of a perfect rating has to do with taste. We both ordered the tasting menu...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our second time at Manresa. The first time we went, we ordered either 3 or 4 courses, selecting from a variety of dishes/courses. This is a good introduction to Manresa, especially if you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to Manresa and forgot that they were serving the Iron Chef Battle Cabbage menus on Sundays... DOH! Should've rescheduled after knowing that... I'm NOT a big veggie person and that should've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In celebration of our 15th wedding anniversary, my wife and I got together with a coworker and his wife, who happened to celebrating their 33rd anniversary. We made reservations, and it happened to be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa Chef defeats Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America - Battle CabbageYes, cabbage... and it was spectacular. For a few Sundays in May and June they are serving the dishes that Chef Kinch created on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here to try their Grand Tasting Menu.Of about the 15 different dishes we tried, I would say only a few were below par. I really liked their creativity and am looking forward to try some of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just noticed I've dined at quite a few Michelin star-rated restaurants, and this one was just okay. It was fancy and fun, but the food tasted like it as trying too hard to be something so unique...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went to Manresa once and had the tasting menu. Lots of "interesting" dishes, some of which were delicious, but some of which were mostly just off in left field...sure, they were very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband surprised me by taking me out to Manresa for my birthday dinner and boy, we were quite impressed with the food and presentations as first timers! But having read other reviews, we either...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Full review in blog: This is actually a 4.5 out of 5, but I'll round up because only the service was lacking. It isn't as good as The French Laundry, Providence, or La Folie - but it is damned good....
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I consider myself lucky to have had the pleasure of dining at many fine restaurants in different places here, in Europe and New York. Manresa is easily one of my favorites. I have been here twice,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All four of us were unimpressed with the food, the price and the holier than thou attitude from our server.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a dining experience. It was very expensive, but it is definitely worth trying at least once. The waiters were very attentive and they explained every glass of wine, every dish, they even gave...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely, lovely, but oh, so very, very expensive.Certainly the best top-shelf restaurant in the south bay.The food is inventive and interesting. Not everything is a hit, but everything is either...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
F...A...N...T...A...S...T...I..C !! Hubby took me there for a surprise birthday dinner and man was I speechless. I knew and had heard about this place but always had kept it aside for a "Special"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the words that stuck in my mind after our dinner were clean and delicious. those two words are still stuck in my mind and describe the approach and result of each dish we had.chef kinch and his staff...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply one of the best dining experiences in California... not just the peninsula! The food is amazingly fresh, creative (without being over the top), and executed. I have dined here repeatedly and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa was a wonderful special occasion meal to share amongst friends and I have fond memories of it (this is a really late yelp on that dinner).I agree with others on Yelp, my feelings were mixed on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I usually hate when I see people on here complaining about price but for the price we paid I would hands down without a doubt, 120 million percent rather go to French Laundry. There was no doubt that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that I have heard/read about this restaurant for a couple years at least. What perfect occasion than to celebrate one of my best friends' 40th birthday? April 1st...No joke!I booked our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got off to a rough start with our waiter. We planned to order the tasting menu. My wife is pregnant so she has special dietary requirements. The waiter was unable to tell my wife about the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is out of this world! Service is amazing (so much attention to detail) and there are wonderful surprises along the way. It was a truly amazing experience overall and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best tasting food experience of my life! So very delicate and exciting, the chef has to be the best of the best! As far as ambience, it's not the most romantic or luxurious but the food...o..the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars if that's available. Great food and excellent service!
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a special occasion. Loved it. I had reservations at 8pm. Did the tasting menu and we were there for almost 3hrs eating. It was superb. I never knew this place exsisted till I read an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the goon below me knows not what he says. sour cream on the egg? clearly you werent paying attention to the servers explanations of the dishes. i know from many trips there that theres no sour cream...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The back and forths slay me. The one-star rating juxtaposed with the five star rating. Everybody here wants their opinion to be the last word. There probably is no last word. It depends on you almost...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was certainly the priciest dinner we have ever had, but since we were visiting from out-of-town and celebrating a birthday, it was a great choice. A very memorable meal with excellent service....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place ever. I usually don't have favorites... I have preferences. This place isn't overwhelmingly beautiful, the service is awesome, but not French Laundry. The food... I loved it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was seriously underwhelmed. It was pretty, but not beautiful. Service was good but not impeccable. Food was decent, but I didn't absolutely love anything, and I didn't think anything was all that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down the best restaurant that I have ever been too. The restaurant has everything. Ambiance, location, service, and obviously the food. The creativity is always surprisingly wonderful....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really know how to go about this review, so I'll try to organize it.random--Very warm atmosphere with great staff. If only the table in front wasn't so loud.... Two of my dishes (the last two...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Highly overrated. Went there to celebrate a b'day after hearing high praise from several of our friends. We ordered the tasting menu. Some of the items were good and the service was fantastic. But...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my hubby here for his birthday. We did the chef's tasting menu with wine pairing which was amazing. Flower herbal salad? mmm. Foie Gra? I'm there!The restaurant is very cute and very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most creative tasting menu I've ever had. Not the typical french/californian courses you'd expect from a 2-star Bay Area restaurant. There were 6 savory and 3 dessert courses, plus 4 amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My new thing for 2008 was - always order the chef's tasting menu. I mean, if you're going to spend the big bucks anyways, might as well go for the gold right? And that's definitely the way to go at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa (as for the Catalonian City and the beach in Santa Cruz County, 45 minutes south of Los Gatos) is a place that not only combines the flavors of local organic produce from the central coast but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a culinary experience! Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. I took the parents and my brother here. We each had the tasting menu and wine pairings. My parents being...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk in, you can see the kitchen and preparation of the foods, which I enjoyed. There's also a lot of fresh produce on display.We did the four course tasting selection, which provided a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went the weekend after Thanksgiving, got the tasting menu with the standard wines, and had a wonderful meal. I loved the use of vegetables, and textures. Also, the meat was just cooked to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definately one of those deals where you have to try it at least once in your lifetime. The full tasting menu is awe inspiring. Excellent French inspired cuisine in the upper echelon of the food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i normally dont go south for special occasions. san fran is my first pick, but i was taken here for my birthday and i have to say this is for sure the best meal i have ever had in my life....i had the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Michelin... Really? I heard so many great things about Manresa and was so excited to finally have a chance to experience it. The restaurant in very cute and the staff was nice, even though very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa a place hidden in Los Gatos could be a little tough to find... Definitely a fine dinning restaurant and having said that the food is pretty decent. The service is excellent and the chef would...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
(not so) SHORT & (not so) SWEET: From the moment I arrived I got the sense that Manresa wants to be something it isn't - a restaurant of legendary proportions. From the choreographed food delivery and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa as a 2 star michelin? Cyrus still wins out easily (in the 4-5 course $100/person meal range)i've seen other tasting menus from manresa that i've wanted to try, so maybe i just missed out...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Noise rating: 1/5- quiet, good ambiance. Excellent service.I was in this restaurant several years ago, I remembered it being good but not unforgettable.. Went back last night and now I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, well I really did not know what to expect when I was invited to go to dinner at Manresa. This place was a little hidden but it was nice. The servers were awesome and very friendly. We tried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Really Like Manresa I dont surf, but I always feel exhilarated after going to Manresa, like having just caught the best wave of the day and riding it in. I have been to Manresa three times, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa has a special place in my heart, my girlfriends and I would go for birthdays, going away parties. :) I always go with the tasting menu. We frame the meal with petit fours, beginning with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is very fine restaurant with many memorable dishes. Try the tasting menu and you'll have a long and nice dining experience.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The tasting flight was too good to write about. We couldn't even recognize half of the dishes. However, it was worth every dime and well-deserving of its two Michelin stars.Apologies to Manresa for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to love this place. Sadly, it didn't come close to meeting expectations. Manresa was long on pretense/short on flavor/preparation. We had the tasting menu & nothing made sense...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was good but very salty when I went. I heard that the menu tends to be much better in the spring / summer seasons so I definitely plan on going back then. For the chef's tasting menu, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our Anniversary dinner at Manresa was more than we expected. We knew it is an expensive and very "nice" restaurant (great reviews from our friends). Still, from the time they took our coats to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day this year and it was wonderful. This place is a two-star Michelin restaurant in the depths of Los Gatos. Their service is impeccable as well as their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From what I've been told, this place is hit and miss. Well, some of the dishes were really really good, but some made me think "huh, this has no flavor". I guess the best time to go is in the spring...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well ,I promised myself to give this restaurant a 4 to 5 stars on my favorite restaurant list Year ago . Finally i have time now :) What i love about this restaurant is the unique style of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dining experience at Manresa was the best I've had in the bay area. Everything was terrific. The service was friendly without being familiar, the room was comfortable, and the food was fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic dining experience beginning to end. My friend is with child and Wayne, our waiter, made sure he explained everything thoroughly, including different substitutions they could make to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with most of Terry P.'s review. We had Manresa last night, it's a place I've been wanting to go to for awhile. We arrived early and we had to wait until 8:30 to be seated, even though...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
2 Michelin stars. Why? After waiting 15 minutes to be seated (we were early but so what--the place was empty!), we opted for the tasting menu. Amuse buche #1 arrived--sweet, sugar coated red pepper...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 (yes, photos uploaded)it takes WHAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTT? it takes 2-3 months to make a ressie for THIS place??? NO WAY ... you're kidding right? well, that's what he said ... my friend treated me out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After $500 for two, I'd expect more... like 5th Floor in SF more. We ordered the tasting here and in comparison, the tasting menu at the 5th floor had more novelty and favor. The dishes were more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They had me at corn ball. The first amuse-bouche was a tiny fried cream corn ball that exploded in my mouth with warm goodness. To. Die. For. I don't think I've been to another restaurant of this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I almost have to give 5 stars since I spent so much money...it better be awesome! Our table did the tasting menu and wine pairing over the course of 5 hours. The waitress warned us, but still, that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Successfully adventurous & wonderful food, perfect service, beautiful restaurant, wonderful experience. Los Gatos is beautiful (aside from the Highway 17 traffic) and Manresa is gorgeous inside and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm going to give Manresa 5 stars, but I wish I could take away 1/2 a star only b/c one item that I had was no good, borderline foul. I went for an 8:30 dinner and had a bit of a tough time finding...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had our 6th Year Anniversary Dinner there two nights ago. I didn't know what to expect. I heard a lot of positive talk about Manresa. I was blown away at the level of service, quality...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, out of all my fine dining experiences this was by far the worst!What I thought in the past was the worst, has to now be re-evaluated.Service was as cold as it comes! No one seemed to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went down for a long overdue dinner the other night, and I still can't say enough about what a remarkable experience it is to confront, engage with, and eat what comes from chef Kinch's kitchen....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy umami in every bite.Unlike other shmancy restaurants that serve pretty traditional dishes, everything here is innovative, FRESH, and still mmm satisfying.My fave was the earthy abalone w/ summer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Manresa for our one year anniversary dinner. We decided to try the tasting menu (7 courses plus 4 amuse bouche and 3 desserts) and wines by the glass. Each course was prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa is an intimate beautifully enticing warm & romantic spot to share a lovely meal with someone special. It is not however, a place for children, a place for business meetings, or a destination...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never been to a more accommodating place. 10 million stars for the service. The food is avant guard. I am more traditional. I prefer Gary Danko because of this, but this place ain't second banana to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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The back and forths slay me. The one-star rating juxtaposed with the five star rating. Everybody here wants their opinion to be the last word. There probably is no last word. It depends on you almost entirely....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything, everything about this place blew me away!!! I even joined Yelp just so I can write a review for it, the experience was that amazing!My friend and I tried the tasting menu on Aug 8th....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa was one of the restaurants named in the Michelin Guide (a popular food guide), so I decided to try it. To sum it up, I was so impressed by the attentive staff (knowledgeable, friendly, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
10 stars! 10 stars! I have gotten so spoiled by good SF/Bay Area eating, it's hard for restaurants to impress me. But Manresa blew me away. (Blew my boyfriend away too... and he's a tough cookie...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I understand why they have 2 stars. The food is inventive, unique, and thought out. The service is impeccable. In all, it's an extreme pleasure to dine at Manresa. You can spend 4.5 hours at this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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My sister-in-law lives in Los Gatos. She took us to Manresa and what a great experience we had. The restaurant was beautiful, the service was great and the food was excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
well, it definitely ain't cheap for damn sure but the place is beautiful all around. The setting is wonder full, and the food is superbly executed. Most of the produce comes from it's own farm that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the the last meal on my USA tour and I had specifically chosen Manresa to be my abiding memory of US cuisine. I've been drawn to more cutting edge cuisine of late and David Kinch's style...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very disappointing. First visited with my (foodie) brother when I was still living on the East Coast. On the same trip we visited the highly recommendable Boulevard (SF) and L'Auberge du Soleil (Napa...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have a good story for you.It's about how my boyfriend (at the time) planned this wonderful meal at Manresa. He read the Yelp reviews, he knew about the 2 Star Michelin rating, he looked at the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful food - beautifully presented... lovely decor - feels like home... service is excellent - polite and friendly.Anyone who appreciates bold, unique flavors will love this place. Every...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So many different folks have raved about Manresa and their Michelin star rating. I was expecting this great meal but I never got it. Our table wasn't ready so we must milled around a little in front...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa is a very well-reviewed restaurant tucked into downtown Los Gatos. We've had a friend say that he has had the best meal he's ever had here, so my wife and I had been looking forward to a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was surely exciting, but was sooo expensive! My parents took me here for graduation and I felt so guilty to take 2 meat and potatoes fans to this restaurant. My dad passed over the raw egg...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I had really high expectations for Manresa, and I think it was one of the few restaurants that I left feeling sad that I had spent so much money for something so "A-OK."Let me preface by saying...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few hours after eating here I fell violently ill and was up vomiting as well as having diarrhea well into the morning. However, I am not going to let this affect this review since food poisoning can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the perks of having parents that are foodies and live several states away is that anytime you get together it is a big deal and usually and occasion for dinner some place really good. This time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best finest cuisine in the area. I feel fortunate that it is in my backyard. My boyfriend and I go here on special occasions. I have visited three times now. The main thing I noticed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A warm and charming restaurant with beautifully presented, but mediocre tasting food for easily $150 meal per person. My review may be a little harsh because I've been lucky to experience some better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1 yr wedding anniversary dinner...chef's special tasting menu with premium wine tasting - 4 hour taste of heavenly flavors...total bill almost $600 bux...the experience - priceless
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were recently here for 15th wedding anniversary. It is maybe the 6th or 7th time we've been to Manresa. Every time has been very good, but there was something about this chef's tasting that stood...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the 1st time a few weeks ago with the hubby to celebrate our anniversary. I wouldn't have wanted to spend the night eating anywhere else. AMAZINGThe 3.5 hour parade of food seems...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did the full tasting menu and it was quite possibly the most interesting meal that I have ever had. Now, often when I say interesting it does not always coincide with delicious, but at Manresa, it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a truly excellent meal here. Of the muse's - the strawberry gazpacho was memorable. Each course thereafter was very enjoyable. The wait staff was incredibly professional and all around it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa is one of the most creative, produce-driven restaurants in the world. Chef David Kinch's continual reinvention of cooking from "the garden" makes it fascinating to return to again and again.We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think that this place is very good but the fish courses just missed the mark. The appetizers were more interesting than good. The entrees were terrific. Usually, in top restaurants, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the service was great and the food wasn't bad, but i don't see how this restaurant was rated a top ten in the u.s. we came as a party of eight and everyone ordered the tasting menu. the food wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When: Sat, May 31, 2008Time: 9 pmOccassion: BirthdayVery disappointing. Food was either too simplistic or too creative. The only thing that saved the day was wine pairing worked well. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is WOW! Your meal is definitely an event there and is pure theater. We went for a late dinner with 6 in our party. They warned us that the full tasting would be at least 3.5 hours so we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
top notch food and service without the stuffiness. really enjoyed my dining experience here and look forward to returning.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Wow, what an experience! You pay a hefty bill at the end, but it is well worth it. The food in awesome, and the service is the excellent. I tried the tasting menu, and every single course was spectacular! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how anyone could give this place less than 5 stars. The service is perfect from start to finish. The food is beautifully presented and the setting is quaint.. The price may be steep but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I ever had. The service and food were fabulous.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know what, I'm not clear on what the big deal is. Of the people I know who have eaten here, all of them would agree with my personal summary: it's not as good as it costs. Yes, it is good....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We celebrated our 6th anniversary there after it was ranked as 38th in the world. People's taste might be different, however the impression would be the same. Funny thing is I don't recall any good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a friends 40th birthday, and while my husband would probably enjoy a pizza for his 40th, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was impeccable the food out of this world (be warned if you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading many of the reviews for Manresa on Yelp and other sites, I had set the bar pretty high in my mind for my first experience there. This probably isn't fair to do, but when a tasting menu...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat at Manresa often because of the cost, and because it's tiring, but all my 4 visits in 5 years have been perfect. The food is perfect, the service is perfect. David Kinch is the Beethoven...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa is not meant for everyone. The food is more avant-garde / conceptual and they really try to push the boundaries. These are the reasons I like it so much. There is also a strong emphasis on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are two words that bring me to fancy restaurants: Cheese Cart.For the $145 tasting menu, I would expect to be offered said cheese cart. Nope. I would have been happy to pay a supplement to have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why this restaurant is so popular and getting such good reviews. I had the tasting menu and was not impressed at all. It's been a while since i ate there, so my review is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa is it. Right now, Manresa is the best restaurant in California and thus perhaps the U.S. Big words but bigger wow. They definitely deliver.If Chez Panisse did a tasting menu like the French...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty restaurant, great staff, very attentive. Did the special 8 course tasting menu, which was interesting but I could have passed on a few of the courses. I felt like a judge on iron chef, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always thought of myself as a foodie. But perhaps I need to rethink that; maybe I'm just a guy who loves delicious food AND loves enjoying lingering meals with good friends and good wine.Given...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are maybe a couple dozen restaurants in the Bay Area that are consistently flawless in all respects including a wait staff seemly endowed with ESP serving amazing contrasting yet balanced...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely one of the best meals I've ever had. We went there for a birthday dinner and we were a little nervous because our 10 year old daughter was with us. Never worry, she loved it. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Crystal Guide:*****My favorite restaurant in the South Bay is Manresa. We sat in the cozy Fireplace room where they normally host larger parties of 16-25. It would be an absolute dream come true...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent restaurant. The dishes are generally quite amazing and the recommended wine pairings are usually spot-on. Can be quite expensive at times (depending on when you go - special occasions like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa is located in an inconspicuous,residential-type building on one of Los Gatos' less traveled streets. Before you enter you can catch a glimpse of the dozen or so chefs as they diligently prep...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this brief, so as to not commit too much of a yelper's suicide.We went here for a late Mother's Day celebration last year and I remember 3 things about the dinner:1. Sea foam in most of my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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the goon below me knows not what he says. sour cream on the egg? clearly you werent paying attention to the servers explanations of the dishes. i know from many trips there that theres no sour cream on the egg...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed in the food. It was not as good as most of the reviews had touted.I have been to Bouchon (the chef of French Laundry is in charge of Bouchon) in Yountville, CA. Excellent! Far...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truly one of the most memorable tasting menu experience of my life. My friend took me here for my birthday. I heard a lot of great things about this place so when she told me she's taking me here for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had the tasting menu at Manresa in October of 2006. It was undoubtedly one of the best meals of my life. Tasting menus are incredibly easy to muck up, and Manresa stands as the only tasting menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday night was my second time at Manresa. Whenever my sister and her foodie husband and friends are in town from NY I end up getting "dragged" to these amazing places. I gotta say, Chef David...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a Sunday night - it was my 3rd time there. The service was amazing as usual. My husband let them know it was my birthday, at least 3 of the staff wished me a happy birthday and there was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would actually give 6 stars. It's so curious that this wonderful restaurant has such diverse reviews. I would guess that the food which is highly inventive and superb to me and others is clearly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about Manresa was impeccable - the ambiance, tasting menu, service, and even the restrooms were cleaned every few minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an experience!I will admit to being a pretty picky eater, and despite that I had a wonderful meal at Manresa. You do need to have an open mind and be willing to ask questions and try new things....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for my bday expecting great things with all the hype about it. We tried the tasting menu (seasonal and spontaneous) maybe it's the season the food was extremely disappointing. Don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our favorite high-end restaurant in the area, and it totally lives up to the hype. We have been here 4 or 5 times and have never been disappointed. Food is creative, excellent, well-presented...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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After seeing it reviewed on the Michelin guide, I went here for their Valentine's day special meal. What a complete WASTE of money ($360)! Don't believe the other reviews. They offered a 4 course meal for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The amuse-bouche started off wonderfully; not one but three enticing treats to begin the meal. Then the first appetizer came; it was, well, just okay. We ended up have fish for three of our four...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing it reviewed on the Michelin guide, I went here for their Valentine's day special meal. What a complete WASTE of money ($360)! Don't believe the other reviews. They offered a 4 course meal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The tasting menu with the wine pairing is suburb. It's always a fun, exciting and romantic place to eat. Very very pricy, but we do this place only on special occasions. Ask to tour the MIRACLE of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an unforgettable meal we had here! I treated my husband on his birthday to this highly raved about restaurant and we lived up the experience with the 14-course tasting menu. This is one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We visited Manresa last week with another couple and had a lovely time. It was one of those dining experiences where everything just came together perfectly. Great company, relaxed and elegant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Michelin stars called to me, and thus, I came, and brought my boyfriend for his birthday dinner. What a gem! Hidden in the downtown streets of Los Gatos, I wouldn't expect such a cozy, upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most disappointing meals I've had in a while. My foodie cuz and I went for my bday expecting great things with all they hype about it. We did the tasting menu and I don't know if it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the 2nd stop on our fancy-bay-area-restaurant tour. We would've given 4 stars for the 4-course meal, which was great but not amazing ... but, the 3 pre-meal muses more than made up for it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner at this restaurant recently and it was an unfortunate experience! While a few courses and presentation had some creative flashes it was NOT a satisfying experience overall. I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since Mercury News had a write up of this place over a year and a half ago, I've been wanting to try this place out..and I finally got my chance to! Yay!!The ambiance of the place had a nice cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at Manresa for my birthday last week. I like the ambiance, the tables were spread out and spacious. We chose the four course menu. I picked the abalone, scallops, roast squab, and the cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Awful service and presentation. Food was overly salty and had nothing exceptional about it. Can't believe the served us 2 salty oily fish dishes in a row in the tasting menu. Wine pairing was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
service was great and presentation of the food was amazing. Menu is fixed so might have an issue if you are a picky eater or if you bring your kids.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here on a saturday night and it was nice to see chef cooking away in the kitchen. had such a wonderful experience here. really cute restaurant & friendly service. the highlight was when the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love manresa! we have been there several times, always get the tasting menu. they are salad, seafood and dessert focused - which is what i like. if you are a red meat person you probably won't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I first went here about three years ago. And while the food was good, we weren't all that impressed. The service seemed a tad clunky and the courses were coming way too fast.Fast...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef David Kinch is highly skilled, creative and detail oriented. He loves his craft and it shows. The restaurant is warm, elegant, and inviting. Service is good, but seemed to be slow at times....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this restaurant. The place is very intimate and romantic without being too stuffy. Food and service was great.I had the four course dinner option and it was quite a bit of food. One...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my personal favorite dining experience. I enjoyed this place immensely. The food was gorgeous. The service was impeccable. The ambiance was intimate and romantic. My perfect restaurant. From...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it an additional .5 star for the candle they added to my dessert plate since it was my birthday.They said it was a 3.5 hour meal if we ordered the spontaneous tasting menu (spontaneous...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's more like 4.5 stars for me. I had the four course option with wine pairing and thought they did an excellent job with the wines. Each wine complemented each course very nicely.The egg! The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a memorable evening, this is the place. The food was flavorful and unique. If you are looking for something different and not the same ho hum give it a try.It is pricing so prepare...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry to say, I must join the minority opinion here. The food was tasty, but for me, wasn't of value for the price charged. My main gripe is that you can't share or go a la carte; it's just too much...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Named one of the top 50 restaurants in 2005, the place holds up its name pretty well. Though it can be a bit of acquire taste for some. Manresa uses interesting and yet complementing ingredients to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5-star Ditto. If giving Manresa five stars makes me a foodie-lemming, then so be it. I am more than happy to be among those who sing Manresa's praises.My wife and I were VERY taken by the lovely,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and great service. We had the tasting menu, one with the wine pairing. They used a lot of foie gras and it was all very, very good. The tasting menu also included three desserts, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying to go to Manresa forever. The only problem is that no one wants to drive all the way down to the San Jose area. I don't blame them - unlike the wine country, there are less reasons...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here twice.Our first visit (2003?) was quite possibly our best restaurant experience ever. Easily 5 stars. The food was superb and the service absolutely perfect--friendly and completely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It may not be as good as Keller's Per Se, but it's half the price and much closer to home. The food was overall very, very good. And a few of the dishes still stand out in my mind even though I ate...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect.Food: creative and sublime.Service: impeccable.Attention to Detail: spot-on.It's worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I convinced my parents to visit town for their 35th anniversary and I promised them an awesome dinner. Got a table for 8:30 on a Sunday night.We ordered the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After whetting my appetite with Spanish/Basque food with a visit to Barcelona this summer, I was excited to finally go to Manresa. At first my friend and I didn't think we'd get in, but we called and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Michelin guide has awarded Manresa with two stars for two consecutive years; and indeed Manresa operates like one. I do not work for Michelin, and Michelin does not reveal the criteria it uses for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa is one of the best restaurants in the bay area.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is expensive and fabulous. Among the high-end restaurants, this place is a standout. This is the place where you go when you have the time to think about food. Trust me, you want to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every dish tasted so good. I need to go there again...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a Thursday night and when we got there the restaurant was empty, which was nice because we got to settle in before the rush. I would definitely recommend getting an early reservation so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've grown quite accustomed to having less than popular opinions about certain things so from a peer-pressure standpoint, I have no qualms with what I'm going to write. Instead, I find myself...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is a bit salty to my taste, but the tasting menu was well organized and service was top-notch. Unlike other high-profile restaurant, I don't get to eat in the dim light. It's very open feeling.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will write a more detailed review later, but for those who didn't like your meal there...well, I have nothing to say to you. Totally worth the big bucks. I am still dreaming about it. How many meals...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice and I have been really impressed both times. The food, the service, and the atmosphere are all wonderful. There is a good reason it was voted one of the 50 best restaurants in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why talk about it when you can just come here, sit down and enjoy the best meal you will most likey ever have in your entire life?
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The closest thing to French Laundry that you'll find in the South Bay. The 14 course prix fixes tasting menu with 8 paired half glasses of wine was absolutely amazing. The only meal ---in my life--...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boy and I had the tasting menu on Saturday night and it was an evening of over-the-top, delicious fun, even if it wasn't totally appropriate for our particular life stage -- by day,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went recently for an early 6pm reservation on a weeknight. by the time we left, 3 hours later, the place was packed. and with good reason. as stated elsewhere by yelpers, the service was really quite...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#1 You need Cash Money to go to Manresa. But the food is great!!You should get the Pair Crab and the sea Urchin it's great!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in Barcelona, I enjoy Catalan food -- especially the "mar i muntanya" blends of seafood and, uh, landfood -- generally pork. And I love Basque food, since the Basques are often a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings...and I basically died and went to heaven. One of the most exquisite meals I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order the chef's tasting menu w/ the wine pairings, but leave tons of time and take the time to enjoy the company and the complex favors of each course. Enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa always reminds me of Barcelona where I first had the taste of Catalan food and felt in love ever since. The drive is far from sf but worth it. They had the best seared foie gras, better than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so expensive that I wanted (and expected to) have some sort of out-of-body experience. Eh. It didn't happen. Don't get me wrong, it was very good, and there were some dishes that were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa really isn't all that. For this amount of money, I expect impeccable service along with wow-this-is-fantastic food. The service was okay, but not for these prices. Examples? We ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my husband here for his birthday. We both ordered the 12 course tasting menu and it was delightful up to a point. When it came time for the 8th course, my husband and I were stuffed. He...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had to try this place since it was listed as one of the top restaurants in the US. However, it didn't quite blow me away as I thought it would.Finding the place was hard! I had it all google mapped...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We visited on a Friday night with high expectations, however the chef's tasting menu with wine pairing did not impress, the sommelier answered our inquiry incorrectly, which is a no-no, the wait staff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty Disappointing. Of the 14 courses, 3 were good and the rest were pretty mediocre.Good: The foie gras was good, but isn't all foie gras good. The peach served with it was delicious.The half...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last Saturday night, my wife and I joined her brother and his wife for dinner at Manresa restaurant in Los Gatos.We had the tasting menu -- must have been about 12 courses -- and I cannot adequately...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I splurged on a dinner at Manresa recently. I must admit I don't make a habit of spending $120 plus tax/tip on a meal. For the most part, I have to say it was worth the indulgence. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so fresh, so green, simple and stunning. manresa is going to be on my mind for a long, long time. i went and of course had the vegetarian tasting menu. what i loved is that i had no idea what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, amazing, amazing!! Exquisite delicious food, the best meal we ever had. The service is just perfect the decoration is very elegant. We had the 4 course menu and next time I wanna do the chef...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Manresa as a birthday celebration last Saturday and it was everything I'd hoped for: a level of culinary artistry I haven't seen in the handful of similarly pricey places I've been in San...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was much more impressed by the service than the food. We had the chef's tasting menu. Some of the chef's choices were surprising to me. One was the sweetbread. Both the taste and the texture were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A restaurant of the caliber and reputation of Manresa can only be appropriately compared with restaurants of its type. That being said, while Manresa was a great (and very expensive and long - 3.5...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every bite of the billion course chef's tasting menu was to die for. The food was truly exquisite, the wine pairings were first rate, and the service was that perfect mix of attentive without being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry Thomas Keller, but David Kinch is the new NorCal genius, fusing flavors you'd never think possible. Not only are the flavor combinations amazing, but Kinch is a texture wizard. Some dishes have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My GF and I had the tasting menu plus wine pairing this past weekend. The meal started off with five (count 'em) amuse bouche, followed by 6 or 7 courses and 2 desserts. Some of the highlights...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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All through this amazing dinner there was an unshakable feeling that this was almost as good as the French Laundry. Which is a high compliment ...
gusto.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place would be 5 1/2-stars if I had that to give! Value for the money wise, it's probably is equal to other restaurants I marked as 5 stars, but since I spent a lot more on this place, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a special occasion and had the Chef's Tasting menu. The experience was well paced, balanced and definitely designed with care. The flavors he's creating are fantastic, full of rich...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
David Kinch will experiment with your sense of taste, and usually comes through. But you have to love the pretention.My wife and I were regulars at his little prior place, Sent Sovi, and would try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
David Kinch is a chef's chef. That's why the likes of Suzette Gresham and Roland Passot are fans. Innovative, imaginative, but with total deference and respect to food, Chef pushes the envelope...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! This place is a little slice of heaven. I did the 7 course tasting menu with the wine pairings. Not cheap but worth every penny plus some.The food was all seasonal - little bits and bites of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i wasn't super 100% bowled over but i have to give it 4 stars just because more restaurants should try to innovate like this. service was impeccable and the wine the sommelier suggested went very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"make 'em cook" that is what my pappy tought me. Make them cook something that you 1) can't make, 2) would not want to take the time to make, 3) would not have the expensive ingredients to make, or 4)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was superb, timing was impeccable, a true fine dining experience. We were the last table to leave, and never felt rushedAmuse bouche of coddled egg, maple syrup and chives was whimsical, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Thats all I can say from beginning to end!! Chef Kinch has a connection with food that only few chefs have. The service was impeccable, but a little scripted almost. This...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went there a week ago and must say I was completely satisfied. I must admit the verdict is still out between Gary Danko in the city or Manresa. I think a couple more vists wil help us make the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa turns out some interesting combinations and textures. Some of it, though, are not to my taste. I'm not a big fan of gamey entrees, so hence, the 3 stars. The service is top-notch and friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had the pleasure of eating here last night. I say 'pleasure' because most of the dishes were excellent, it is a pleasant place and we felt like we were treated like royalty. We went...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have the time and the means and are culinarily curious, I highly recommend you spend an evening at Manresa. This is not the place to go for your average "celebration" meal if all you want is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i ate here back in Jan of '06. Here's what I had:Petit fours "red pepper-black olive"Carrot and orange cocktailParmesan churrosOyster and urchin jellySmelts with bacon and shisoFried brioche, butter...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy Manresa and will return to the restaurant again. Their tasting menu, though fab takes about 4 hours as other reviewers have said and sometimes includes some pretty scary things for folks with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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Manresa is an interesting dining experience. The food is very creative, lot's of interesting combinations, textures and flavors. Some courses don't make sense to me and some ingredients give me the creeps....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is excellent. To contradict what other people have said, I found it WAY better than Gary Danko and Aqua. It's up there with the Ritz-Carlton Dining Room, IMO, and shows that not all of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well in anticipation of going to this restaurant I was excited to experience the reason this place received 2 Michelin stars. I tried the Seasonal and Spontaneous Tasting Menu to see how David Kinch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love the food at this place. It's fabulous and the service is great. But don't bother trying to get a reservation during events cuz honey it just ain't gonna happen. :P Despite this I'll give...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
bohhhhhrrrriingggg!don't let the elegant decor and salivation-inducing menu fool you.this was a disappointing restaurant.i remember feeling distinctly underwhelmed and sad.it was far too long ago to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wifey and I don't want to be labeled as brainwashed automatons. Please trust us when we tell you that we're capable of independent thought and opinion. Really! The long preface is because we found...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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I have had the privilege and immense pleasure to experience Manresa 5 times already and every time I have been unequivocally impressed! The outstanding service, the ever-evolving seasonal menu, the wines, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Manresa for Valentine's Day dinner last week. The food was costly but amazing. I am a newbie to fine dining and never tasted food this good before. We choose the tasting menu and each...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seasonal and Spontaneous Tasting Menu.A consistent theme persists throughout the dinner, and that is David's presentation of contrasting flavors as distinct individual flavors, mixed only after you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Generally, I have plenty to say, except this time. I wanted Manresa to give me my money back. ALL OF IT. Manresa should have paid me for showing up. Manresa should have paid me just for thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been meaning to try this place as it has been hyped as one of the best restaurants in the US. However, even if I hadn't had sky high expectations, it would have still disappointed me. ATMOSPHERE:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 3 times in the last 5 years and it just keeps getting better. This place is on par with all the other 5 star SF restaurants: Gary Danko, Masa's, Elizabeth-Daniel (closed now). But it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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My husband and I have been to several high-end Bay Area restaurants, including French Laundry and Michael Mina. Though we enjoyed the others, we agreed Manresa was the best experience. We had the multi-course...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Paid our first visit to this incredibly highly rated establishment just a few weeks ago. Although there were no outright failures on the part of the service or the food, my wife and I felt that the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Could be the best food in the Bay Area (Laundry is Napa). Service is getting better as critical attention is causing an influx of professionals to apply front of house. There is still plenty of room...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Superb food. A vinophiles must. If you cannot get into Chez Panisse or French Laundry and you are in the tax bracket....do Manresa and layback, its not a bad 3rd place. Chefs Tasting Menu - Take the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I give manresa a big O for overrated. Ok, this is not my first time at a pricey french restaurant with a fixed menu, so for first timers, I suppose it's amazing. The decor gives you a very warm cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! The food is so delicious and the service is impeccable. I got the butterfish sashimi, the abalone, the roast suckling pig, and a gingerbread souffle. Everything was done to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After you've dined at Alinea, anything else pales, even a restaurant as good as Manresa. Food is straightforward and honest. It is simple, well-executed, and clean tasting. Meats are perfectly cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am hesitating between 4 and 5 stars...The tasting menu was very good. I particularly enjoyed the "croquette" filled with melted Foie-gras.The abalone in a japanese-style broth was very good, as well...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Up-Front Warning - I'm a long time fan of this restaurant & this chef. I have been a regular patron at manresa since it opened & at Sent Sovi before that. Obviously I would not have been this devoted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must agree with Zagats on this one. "Dollars do fly out of your wallet" when you dine here. Portions are small. Amuse bouches are delightful. We had two: strawberry gazpacho and a soft boiled egg...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
K says: I was pretty impressed. We've recently managed to go to the other 3 two-star michelin restaurants in SF, and I think Manresa stacked up well (I still think Michael Mina takes the top two-star...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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I have been to Manresa twice and can't wait to go again. Food is amazing, wine list is fantastic (great local wine selection), ambience and decor perfect. Staff was attentive and provided good service. You...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to dine extravagantly for my 30th birthday. When my birthday twin and I couldn't get reservations at the French Laundry (months in advance even), we "settled" for Manresa, our second choice....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excuse me while I wipe the tears from my eyes and that goofy smile off my face, but Manresa was that good. I'd try to go over all of the items on the tasting menu for you, but I can't recall all of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it - are these folks raving about the same los gatos manresa I was at this location - happens to be greasy and boasts of slow service?
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. The waiter was curtious and very helpful. The food was excellent. Some of the tasters that came out were so creative and delicous.I can't wait to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This really is a great restaurant. The ambience is everything you'd expect and the food is amazing. I've been here a few times since I moved to the area and each time I come away very happy. When...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here after reading that Manresa made it to #3 in in the Zagat ratings...was a really beautiful atmosphere, service was excellent. The food was really inventive and delicious, but we had just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
http://www.manresarestaurant.com/Special occasion restaurant that is very unique. Heads up: very, very expensive. We did the wine pairings and got out of there for a cool $300. Was it worth it?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best South Bay dining experience yet. It was almost a religious experience. This was no ordinary meal, and to think I didn't want to do the tasting menu - I am glad my dinner companions persuaded...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The beautiful bride and I were looking for something new this weekend as we celebrated our anniversary... and all this Yelp reviewing love convinced us to give Manresa a try. Thanks for another good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We chose Manresa for our 10-year anniversary dinner celebration. Upon being seated at the table, we found a card signed by the staff -- what a thoughtful gesture and a fitting prelude to an excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three course tasting menu $66Spring Vegetable-Brioche Soup with Pistachio and Machengo CheeseJohn Dory on the Plancha with Pea Shell Bouillon, Morels, and Pea ShootsRhubarb and Strawberry Trifle,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1/15/07 update - the bf likes manresa. micheal mina is no longer my favorite. l'atelier joel robouchon in ny is my new favorite.___________________________________unlike all the other yelpers here,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa far far far exceeded our expectations; and those expectations were quite high to begin with. I think that at the end of it all we felt a little like "did that meal really just happen?"It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! I had pretty high expectations going in to this restaurant, which is never a good thing. However, I was surprised that my dining experience was on par with...dare i say it...French Laundry....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish there was the option of ten stars for this restaurant. I had to choose a special restaurant for a celebration dinner, and after much deliberation chose Manresa over French Laundry. It was an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get ready to spend some big bucks and have some really tasty food.Katie and I came here before we moved back to CA (from WA) - it was part of the reason that convinced us a move to the South Bay would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Manresa is a fun and different dining experience in Los Gatos. You can choose from the Chef's Tasting menu or mix and match on your own. You can also choose to have wine paired with each course, which is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of the better restaurants in the bay area. Be prepared to spend at least 3 hours at dinner. I loved the attention to detail and the many different courses and flavor/texture...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Nice ambiance, nice food and excellent service. We went here last year for our anniversary with another couple and it was very nice. Almost too nice it seems. I remember one waiter that was a little over the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the tasting menu there along with a bottle of wine. It's probably the most expensive meal I've ever paid for - but well worth it! Our meal included the most interesting textures, tastes and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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...or the prices! I was expecting a lot, given other reviews and what not, but chances are I'm not going back. The atmosphere was stuffy, people were not friendly (kind of an impatient feel throughout), and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I immediately appreciated the quietly elegant vibe of Manresa. It sort of reminded me of Sedona, Arizona especially with the warm, rich colors that decorate the dining room. We arrived at least 20...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, this is the best restaurant for fine dining in the Silicon Valley. I highly suggest splurging on the chef's tasting menu. Chef David Kinch's creativity is definitely a strong point that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Manresa is really expensive but worth it. I actually preferred his previous location, Sent Sovi, more because it was more intimate and a lot less formal. David Kinch is the most creative and pasionate chef...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think most of it is covered below....just need to put some emphasis on the egg - I order 2 ahead of time...they are awesome. Its a soft boiled egg yolk, vinegar, chive/scallion/green onion, maple...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the Super Bowl of eating. We were eating from 8pm to 1am; Five hours of obscene decadence. Along the same lines as French Laundry and Chez Panisse, Executive Chef David Kinch has been written...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in the south bay. It is wonderful! The service and food are perfected casual. The amouse bouche are always impressive, especially the signature egg.Just don't bother...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Currently my favorite restaurant in the SF area. Below is a truncated review from my last visit: Ordering was straightforward: the tasting menu ($110) each, a glass of sauvignon blanc, and a half...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did a stage here for six months. It's the kind of place where, after working in the kitchen, you'd feel even more confident about eating there. The food is amazing--and it starts from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: I've been back more than a few times more now. I've had so many amazing things... The Egg, Corn and Tomato Salad Version 2.0, a veal dish that nearly melted me into my seat, silver thyme...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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If you dine at Manresa, you absolutely have to opt for the Chef's Tasting Menu. Sure, the prices are ridiculously expensive (for hubby and I, the total including tax & tip - WITH NO WINE - about $260) but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday dinner with my husband on Sun 3/19/06. I booked the reservation on Opentable which is very easy maybe a month before. A couple days before the date I called to make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This food is simply in another level from most restaurants. You must splurge and get the full-tasting menu. Also don't make any substitutions unless something might kill you. This is a time to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!!! Seriously fantastic food and service. I wish I could be more critical about it but there was really nothing to be critical about. We had 4 amuse buche(sp??) one was a cube of fois grois...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I died, and then went to heaven here. The chef's tasting multi-course experience was definitely the best thing I could imagine. The expertly chosen wine pairings made for the most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Manresa is crazy hyped. Luckily they mostly live up to the hype. We had the chef's choice meal which was almost completely perfect. New tastes, new textures, fantastic wine pairings and a great value...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing much hype from everyone who has ever been here, we decided to pay a visit with some friends to see what the fuss was about. The evening started off on a bit of a slow note as I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Decent decor for what is acclaimed to be the 3rd best French restaurant in the Bay Area. However, its food pales in comparison to Gary Danko. The food looks good, but lacks the depth and rich sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bad*ss cuisine. Small plates with amazing flavors you would never think about pairing together. Think tapas with Asian accents. Inventive food. Tasting menu formula with several courses let's you try...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This puts Gary Danko to shame!!! What a culinary experience. The kitchen prepares outstanding teasers including oysters, foi gras served two ways, oysters, raspberry galette, cured salami...you name...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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Lacks the thrill for the prices. There's nothing california or french or spanish about this restaurant - more like oriental. Too many fried/deep fried items on the prix fixe menu - which is the only way to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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I dont surf, but I always feel exhilarated after going to Manresa, like having just caught the best wave of the day and riding it in. I have been to Manresa three times, and it is always thrilling to eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A definite must for those who love food. Do the tasting menu with the wine pairings--the subtle flavors and ingenious combinations will not disappoint.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a bit tedious, but understandable, to make comparisions with cuisine from New York. That warning offered, Manresa produced the best dining experience I've had since our year and a half in said...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At Manresa, the understated elegance of the restaurant gives almost no hint to the sublime and unexpected pleasures that await you.Chef David Kinch's cooking is simultaneously intelligent, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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3 hrs for dinner, is the only negative thing. Food is prepared upon ordering so expect to wait 45 min between items. Expect 80.00 - 100.00 per person w/ grat. Plenty of staff. If they had a view or coastal...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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My husband and I went here for Valentine's day and it was great. Service is perfect- attentive without being obnoxious, each entree was presented and taken away at the perfect time. Food was delicious. Each...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2005
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I'd heard some bad things - particularly in the service and price arenas - but my husband was dying to go. We had a wonderful time. We opted for the chef's tasting menu, which brought us many "small bites,"...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2004
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Arguably the best chef in the South Bay today, David Kinch is busy weaving a tapestry of tastes and textures at his slick and hip Los Gatos eatery. Totally remodeled from its Village House days, Manresa treats...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2003
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Join Manresa and Vin, Vino, Wine Bottle Shop & Tasting Bar of Palo Alto for The Champagne Dinner on Sunday, November 1. David Kinch will prepare a six-course dinner inspired by a selection of Champagnes chosen...
opentable.com - user review
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chef david kinch has created an exciting menu with inventive appetizers, good slow-roasted meats and whimsical desserts...
sfgate.com - user review
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though it's named after a medieval town in catalonia, manresa's ambitions are distinctly modern, from the state-of-the-art artillery in the kitchen to chef david kinch's stylized cuisine. his menu is a...
sanfran.com - user review
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nestled in the foothills of the santa cruz mountains, manresa offers contemporary french cuisine with catalonian flair. enjoy their cozy fireplace during winter months and their fantastic outdoor seating area...
opentable.com - user review
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super-pricey, spanish-inspired french fare...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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european cooking with a nod to the spanish. ex sent sovi chef david kinch prepares five courses fixed price($56), with paired wines ($94). strawberry gazpacho, scrambled eggs with maple syrup, cauliflower soup...
usrg.com - user review
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we love manresa. this is the best restaurant we have been in the us. service is seamless...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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