320 Village Ln
Los Gatos, CA
Reservations: Mandatory (max 90 days in advance)
In terms of the restaurant itself, it has been recently
rebuilt after a fire in summer of 2014 but still maintains a vintage charm. It is a comfortable space, with a welcoming
fireplace in the voyer and a dining room that is what I would call “sophisticated
casual”. Be sure to take a moment to
gawk at Chef Kinch's emmy for his appearance on "Mind of a Chef" (well deserved!),
showcased behind glass on the far wall.
Service (5/5)- The servers at Menresa were both professional
yet approachable. The highlight came near the end of our meal when we
were visited by David Kinch himself who came to check in with us about the meal. Then, to top it all off, we were invited into
the kitchen for a tour and got to chat with the sommelier and some of the
kitchen staff. All in all, we felt
pretty darn special by the time we left.
Food (10/10)-
There was not one dish in the whole 12+ course tasting menu that was anything short
of outstanding. In terms of style, there was a bit of Asian, a bit of French and a whole lotta local. Every dish was innovative, expertly conceived and perfectly
executed. Furthermore, the sequence and flow
of the meal, from amuse-bouche to main course, was spot on. The “surprise factor” struck a perfect
balance, with lots of creativity and intrigue, but nothing forced or
gimmicky.
Here is a look at or meal:
Overall verdict?
Manresa has risen to my top 3 meals of all times. The food definitely lives up to its 3 stars,
and it delivers on all other fronts with its pleasant atmosphere and
delightfully approachable service.
Having Chef Kinch there in person made or evening especially memorable. This is an experience that will stay with us
for years to come, and we will most certainly return again!
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