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Bottega Napa ValleyvsBouchon Bakery
Both establishments are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Bottega Napa Valley ranks marginally better than Bouchon Bakery. Bottega Napa Valley comes in at #13 in Napa Valley with approval from 6 sources including goop, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Bottega Napa Valley
San Francisco Chronicle
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
goop
Zagat
Michelin Guide
Time Out
6525 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
From $31/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"Specialties: Shaved Brussels sprouts salad; warm pecorino custard; polenta under glass; goat-milk-braised lamb shank; smoked braised short ribs; wood-oven-roasted fish with Meyer lemon." Full review
Frommer's "Emmy-winning TV host Michael Chiarello was a chef first, and here he goes back to his roots." Full review
Fodor's "The food at chef Michael Chiarello's trattoria is simultaneously soulful and inventive, transforming local ingredients into regional Italian dishes with a twist." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The menu is rustic southern Italian, with dishes such as roast pork and honey-sage–roasted apples and grilled quail and black-olive sausage." Full review
goop "If you’re a Food Network addict, it’s worth putting Bottega on your list so you can taste Michael Chirello’s Italian menu in person." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Lively winery spot for Italian cuisine." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Michael Chiarello is one of the original celebrity chefs, and his higher-end Napa Valley outpost draws fans from around the globe...autumn-hued dining room welcomes crowds with comfy banquettes" Full review
Time Out "Chef Michael Chiarello has returned to his culinary roots by creating seasonal farm-to-table Italian cuisine reflecting the bold flavors of Chiarello’s heritage in his signature style 1st made famous at Tra Vigne in the 90’s" Full review
Bouchon Bakery Fodor's Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Fodor's Time Out
The Infatuation
Gayot Frommer's
6528 Washington Street, Yountville, CA
From $0/night
Fodor's "Roasted chicken with leeks and oyster mushrooms and steamed mussels served with crispy, addictive frites (french fries) are among the perfectly executed entrées." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Timeless French food is re-created with great regard for quality and technique at Thomas Keller's exuberant brasserie, set down the street from his iconic French Laundry." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Interior seating is limited, so a gravel-laden patio is made available to enjoy breakfast and lunch." Full review
Lonely Planet "Details at celeb-chef Thomas Keller’s French brasserie are so impeccable – zinc bar to white-aproned waiters – you’d swear you were in Paris." Full review
Lonely Planet "Bouchon makes as-good-as-in-Paris French pastries and strong coffee. There's always a line and rarely a seat: get it to go." Full review
Fodor's "To satisfy that craving you didn't know you had—but soon will—for macarons, stock up on hazelnut, pistachio, chocolate-dipped raspberry, and several other flavors at this bakery." Full review
Time Out "The bistro is a French affair, with things like oysters and steak frites and salad Lyonnaise peppering the menu...there are white tablecloths nonetheless, and an impressive wine list to boot." Full review
The Infatuation "There’s usually a line outside, but everything inside is worth it. Our favorite thing to do is grab a few loaves of bread on our way out of Napa, and eat all of them before we get back to the city." Full review
Gayot "Well worth the wait for Thomas Keller's baked goodies from this charming Yountville boulangerie-pâtisserie." Full review
Frommer's "The attraction: a (relatively) affordable taste of world-famous chef Thomas Keller’s greatness in the form of awesome coffee, freshly baked breads (and sandwiches), luscious pastries, and salads." Full review
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