Manresa - Los Gatos Restaurant - Los Gatos, CA

Manresa - Los Gatos

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Address:
320 Village Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Neighborhood:
Los Gatos

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $50 and over

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Manresa - Los Gatos Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.manresarestaurant.com
Email: info@manresarestaurant.com
Phone: (408) 354-4330
Hours of Operation: Wednesday through Sunday, dinner from 5:30 p.m.; cocktails from 5:15 pm. Price: $125 and Over - For more details please contact the restaurant.
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, French, Spanish
Executive Chef: David Kinch
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Introducing a new dimension to the Manresa experience. David Kinch brings the best of Manresa to you and your guests at your location. Now the pleasures of dining at Manresa can be designed for your private entertaining with all of the elements of a special evening at Manresa. A memorable meal can be customized to suit your personal expression of warm and generous hospitality. Inquire about bringing Manresa to your environment by contacting Esteban Garibay.
Private Party Facilities: Please contact Manresa.
Private Party Contact: Esteban Garibay (408) 354-4330
Entertainment: Corkage is $75 for each 750 ml bottle, with a limit of 4 bottles per table. We will gladly waive one corkage for each 750 ml bottle purchased.
Special Events & Promotions: Our highly acclaimed cookbook, Manresa: An Edible Reflection, is available for sale at the restaurant and online. For more information on the cookbook or to order your copy, visit Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound, iBooks, or your favorite online retailer.

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Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: After 6:00 p.m., free parking is available in the parking lot of Bank of the West, adjacent to Manresa. Free parking is also available at all times in the public parking lot directly behind Manresa. There is also street parking on North Santa Cruz Avenue and Village Lane.

A word from Manresa - Los Gatos

Manresa is the showcase for the inventive cuisine of Chef-Proprietor David Kinch. Chef Kinch and the Manresa team find inspiration from European traditions and refinement, American ingenuity and the vast bounty that California has to offer.

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food

Diner Reviews

"the food here exquisite, service beyond reproach. atmosphere relaxing and not pretentious"
Dined on 3/5/2014
"We found the ambience and the service at Manressa were excellent. The food was more than unimpressive particularly considering the price. The portions were minuscule and the flavors and texture contrasts were underwhelming. A micro salad course had no dressing and was flat and largely tasteless. I have dined at the French Laundry, Quince and other excellent restaurants where I've been captivated by the artistry and superb flavors of the food. The Manressa food was nowhere near the quality of those other restaurants. Four stars from the San Francisco chronicle. REALLY??? Chip Klunick."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"Everything was great! Especial lyrics the food and the services. Was really happy and satisfied! Also get my book signed. Thank you chef Kinch!"
Dined on 2/26/2014
"2nd trip to Manresa. Food and wine pairing was pretty good - some courses better than others. Service was disappointing. We sat next to a VIP, who warranted 2 visits from the chef, at least 3 special courses, impeccable attention from the wait staff, and a visit to the kitchen. While we in no way begrudge VIPs, for a two star Michelin restaurant that charges what it does, Manresa should ensure that all of its guests receive VIP treatment - which is what sets the truly top restaurants (eg French Laundry, Boulevard, Daniel, etc.) apart. It was quite offputting to have everyone fawning over the couple next to us, providing them with several extras, whereas we were an afterthought - could barely get them to offer us coffee or tea."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"One of the best meals I have ever had. I do miss the opportunity to have a 3 pr 4 course menu . With a single menu I also miss the opportunity to read the menu before hand as that was a great source of anticipation and entertainment. I do appreciate getting a copy of the menu at the end of the meal along with the take home treats."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Everything was exceptional. Very pricey ... same as cost of my first car for 3 people. Worth it, however."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"The "Seasonal and Spontaneous" tasting menu takes the diner through a delightfully memorable dining experience. We have never appreciated every single crumb on each dish -- every element on the plate has a purpose and flavor. Just wonderful. Service was impeccable."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"Simply a journey through food and wine. Manresa can take you to a trip to exotic places from the comfort of your table."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"The quality of the food and the timing of each course changed dramatically after the amazing chilled oyster. We asked our sommelier how long the meal would last, to which he answered, two and a half hours, three at the most. After sitting and waiting almost three and a half hours with less than spectacular courses, we asked for the check and one desert, bypassing two additional courses. Additionally, we also had a couple of food avoidances that we expressed at the start to which we were told nothing could be done. We all left completely disappointed and clear that we would not return or recommend Manresa with such a disappointing outcome. Our guess is that had David Kinch been in the kitchen, we would not have had this experience. JoAnn"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"This was my first trip to Manresa. The service was impeccable. The food was great. a little more exotic than I would normally prefer but when you're at a high end restaurant, the chef's skill comes out in everything that is prepared. There was a lot of seafood courses on the tasting menu. Everything was fantastic. the dinner took 3 hours but was definitely worth the time, The food is pricy but worth it for the special occasion. I look forward to the next opportunity I have to have such a great dining experience."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Phenomenal service. Level of attention and details was impeccable. Food was fantastic. Great thing was the restaurant did not attempt to upsale any thing. Great for a special event night out."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"We went here to celebrate a birthday/ early Valentine's Day. The service is excellent. They accomodate any food allergies. Expect to be at the restaurant for at least 3 hours, as they take their time serving you the many courses."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Out of town foodies dining at French Laundry, Atelier Crenn and then Manresa on consecutive nights. All were excellent but by a narrow margin Manresa was our favorite overall dining experience this trip. Exceptional scallops, one of the two best wagyu beef dishes I've ever had (the other was at Alinea), garden fresh produce and very good wine pairings to match the food. Gluten free bread for my celiac wife tasted as good as real bread, which she appreciated. The front of the house was very polished and professional, and the chef is very talented. Note they now only offer a long tasting menu so this is a pretty expensive restaurant, but for a special night out this is a great option."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Simply amazing. From start to finish. An intensely choreographed journey through a world of tastes and textures. Loved it. Something everyone should experience once in their lifetime. The only complaint I have is that my water glass was empty at a point and I had to use my boyfriends, but otherwise, it was a perfect evening."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"I recently ate dinner at Manresa with a close friend. (This is the kind of place where you want to be with someone you like to talk to, if not it will be a long quiet experience -- our meal took about 4 hours to work through.) The food was wonderful and while not all of the wine suited my personal taste, I enjoyed the experience none the less. Beyond the food and wine, the service at Manresa is among the best I've experienced. The food did not arrive too fast or too slow. Water and bread refills were plentiful. When there was a question about a wine or dish that the server could not answer, they returned with the answer promptly. I definitely recommend this as one of those very special occasion places, especially if you are a foodie."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"The food here is simply fabulous. Chef David Kinch has a distinctive style that produces consistently brilliant dishes. Sommelier Jeff Bareilles is a white wine savant. The service and atmosphere are nearly perfect. Having said all that, I will not be returning. The cost is simply too high for me. Our dinner for two, with premium wine pairing and some extras, exceeded $1000, and this just crosses a line. It's been some years since I went to the French Laundry and perhaps this is what top tier restaurants cost today. But, for me it's too much. I know several places in the bay area where I can get a brilliant meal for two for under $600 and just can't justify the cost for Manresa. But if money is no object for you, then by all means, go."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"We enjoyed a dinner at Manresa last year, so we really looked forward to returning. The tasting menu this time was a big disappointment as were the wine pairings. Dinner was approximately $1,500.00 for four. All of the "savory" dishes were seafood or vegetarian except one beef dish. When you have that many courses, in my opinion, variety and some more exotic dishes are expected. Most of the seafood offerings were good but bland. I imagine the idea was to be understated to allow the taste of the seafood to come through but the selections were very mild in flavor and paired with very understated wines--not exceptional for the "premium" pairing we paid for. The sweet selections were fantastic. I just wish the rest of the meal was as good."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Beautiful setting and private. Enjoyable dinner, set at a leisurely pace meant to relax the diner. Sometimes it felt as if there were too many service staff on the floor for such a small room, as you could see them trying to maneuver around each other and/or be in the way of each other. I did feel it was sometimes intrusive on the dining experience.......too many people making a big deal of everything at your table. I missed the feeling of luxury, of it being about the diner, instead of the service and food. Most great restaurants of the world ensure that the service is unobtrusive and delicate, which was the main thing missing in this dining experience. Food was delicate and balanced."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"I am a foodie rookie and love the experience of not knowing what I was going to get and forcing me to try things I would never order for myself. I loved the overall experience and the service was exceptional."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"the food and service were excellent. the wine pairings started out very weak (Roederer sparkling wine was marginal and next wine was tasteless), but improved as the courses moved on. The amount of wine given was very small considering the cost of the tasting. The cheese course was very innovative and opened my eyes to great cheeses from unexpected places. Once the restaurant filled up (we had a 6 pm time slot), the pace of the meal slowed considerably, but that was okay. We love the decor, especially the japanese print that changed as the light in the room changed over the course of the evening. overall a fun, innovative and great meal."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Celebrated my friend's birthday at Manresa. The food was poetic. combination of the ingredients, taste and texture was creative and delicious. Our waiter was attentive but non intrusive."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"As long as you know what you'll be paying, you'll love this place. Excellent presentation and service, excellent food choices, best bread in the world. It was mainly seafood-based for January, which my wife doesn't really like. But the server spotted that my wife switched out her uneaten plate to me, approached her, and said they noticed she didn't really like the dish and would she like something else. When we replied that she doesn't really favor seafood, they adjusted immediately."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"I went to this restaurant with my mom as a gift for her 83rd birthday. Though VERY pricey, the food was excellent, the service superb, and the ambiance low key. We really enjoyed ourselves, but plan on a very long dinner, about 3 to 4 hours for the full tasting plus wine pairing experience."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"We ordered a bottle of wine recommended by the sommelier. I tasted it and it had a hint of vinegar and too acidic - clearly beginning to turn. But being too shy just said it was fine. My wife was clearly disappointed and declined to drink any. So we asked the sommelier to taste it - which he did - and he said it was fine. So we ordered another bottle but were charged for both. I did not complain, but I think the charge was very inappropriate. I would expect better service at a restaurant of this caliber."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"We got the seasonal tasting menu and really enjoyed it. Our favorite was the into the garden salad."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"From the moment we entered Manresa till we left we were treated to exceptional service and a wonderful meal."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"We have been celebrating NYE at Manresa for 6 years and this was an outstanding meal. Every dish was outstanding down to the desserts. When Manresa first opened, the had a near "total package" i.e., every dish was excellent except for the bread. They started making their own bread and it is great but their dessert chef had left. This meal was excellent from "womb to tomb", i.e., appetizer, bread to dessert and coffee. All but one dish (one appetizer) was new to us...innovation...Highly recommend Manresa"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Outstanding service and fantastic food, preparation and taste."
Dined on 12/29/2013
"One of my favorite spots in California. I loved the beautiful food and the service. They never fail to surprise and delight me. It was a birthday dinner and the entire staff made me feel special. This restaurant should be at the top of everyones list."
Dined on 12/27/2013
"The food was not particularly tasty, even though they took great care in presentation. I have had much, much better food at most restaurants in Berkeley or San Francisco. They were very attentive, but our main waitress was somewhat snobby and condescending. Way too expensive for rather mediocre food."
Dined on 12/27/2013
"The shaved white truffle addition to the Chef's tasting menu was amazing. I typically don't eat rice or runny yolk eggs....at Manresa that combo with table side shaved white truffle was spectacular!!!!!"
Dined on 12/26/2013
"Absolutely delicious Christmas Eve dinner menu topped by top notch service. Could not ask for more in an overall excellent dining experience."
Dined on 12/24/2013
"there is no better dining in the south bay. Period."
Dined on 12/22/2013
"I chose the Tasting menu and was expecting something that would really be unique and different. It definitely used a lot of different ingredients, but not in a way that made the taste very exciting or unique. I've eaten in a few 1 star Michelin rated restaurants and this was my first trip to the a 2 Star Michelin restaurant and I felt that even the 1 star restaurants had a much better experience. I don't think I'll be recommending this to any of my friends or going there myself in the future."
Dined on 12/22/2013
"Manresa is the best restaurant in the Bay Area. Each course was a piece of art. Each one brought unique and vibrant tastes and undertones. The scallops, and deserts were my favorites. Amazing wine list and the service is fantastic. Our server must have commented on our anniversary 10 times. The gluten free bread was nice touch as well."
Dined on 12/19/2013
"Simply awesome. elegant, classy and an epic food experience. The servers were above first rate and the courses, wine, presentations and tastes were all beyond excellent. A rare treasure of a restaurant to be appreciated and respected."
Dined on 12/21/2013
"I enjoyed the tasting menu with the premium wine pairing. Top to bottom it was hardly memorable, but it was tasty. Props to the service staff, who did a fine job overall. Nothing exceptional though. Honestly, the best part of the meal, besides the squab, was the caramels you get as you walk out the door."
Dined on 12/15/2013
"The food was really good, the service amazing. The only thing is that I don't think it was worth the price. Unique, worth a try once - but just too expensive for what you get to go back again."
Dined on 12/14/2013
"A friend gave us a $500 gift certificate to Manresa so we used it for a special anniversary dinner. We were the wrong kind of people for this place. The chef's tasting menu was an interesting idea but each course was so complicated with too many different flavors that we really didn't enjoy the food. I'm sure a someone with a more sophisticated palate would have thought it was heaven. Service was over the top, so much so that our conversation kept getting interrupted by the parade of servers that arrived with each course. It was all about the presentation which was lost on us as. The ambiance was clean and modern but not warm and inviting. We left feeling like we should have felt privileged to eat. P.S. $500 didn't cover it. Be prepared."
Dined on 12/13/2013
"The service and ambience were superb. The food was very creative and beautifully presented. Was it the best tasting food I have ever had? No, but the experience and the surprises were worth the price of admission. We had so much fun. Each course was elegant and unique. I would for sure go again , but maybe order off of the pre fixe menu rather than the tasting menu as the price is so prohibitive. But my husband and I had a wonderful experience."
Dined on 12/13/2013

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