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Address:
6106 S. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042

Neighborhood:
Phoenix

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $50 and over

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Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.quiessencerestaurant.com
Phone: (602) 276-0601
Hours of Operation: Open Tuesday through Saturday
Dinner Service: 5pm - Close
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Gregory LaPrad & Anthony Andiario
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Chef Greg LaPrad and Chef de Cuisine Anthony Andiario will create a unique menu especially for your group of 11 or more.
Private Party Contact: Greg LaPrad (602) 276-0601
Special Events & Promotions: Visit our website for information on upcoming events.

Getting there

Cross Street: 32nd Street & Southern Avenue
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Enter The Farm at South Mountain at 6106 S. 32nd Street and drive two-tenths of a mile down the lane to the parking lot. Park your car and follow the signs to the Quiessence entrance.

A word from Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar

"America's Most Romantic Restaurant..." -Travel & Leisure, 2011

"Four Diamond Award" -Triple A, 2010

"Rising Star Chef" Award Nominee -James Beard Foundation, 2010

"The Award of Excellence" -Wine Spectator, 2011

"Top-3 Romantic Restaurant" -09 Arizona… Republic

“A Top-5 Valley Restaurant” –09 Zagat Guide

"Food & Wine's Go-To List" -08 Food & Wine Magazine

“Best Seasonal Cuisine” –08 Phoenix New Times

Tradition and seasonality inspire Quiessence’s artisanal American cuisine made from domestic ingredients featuring Arizona’s finest farmers, herdsmen, and culinary craftsmen. Dinner menus are written daily to proudly showcase the local market’s availability. Nestled in the historic Farm at South Mountain property in Phoenix, Quiessence welcomes guests to escape the city and savor nature’s bounty with handcrafted seasonal dishes for a truly enchanting dining experience Continued

Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.2

131 $50 and over restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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117 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

117 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(82)
fit for foodies(77)
romantic(72)

great for outdoor dining(56)
neighborhood gem(42)
notable wine list(41)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (117)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was some of the best

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was some of the best food I have ever had. The herb entries into the dishes were just amazing. It was like an explosion of flavors on the palate. Awesome! It would have been nice to have the courses slowed down a bit so we could savor the wine a little more, but otherwise perfect. Open Table messed up our reservations but the hostess was gracious and found us a nice table on a Saturday night nonetheless."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, great wine, excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food, great wine, excellent service!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Little high for the lack of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Little high for the lack of food. Soup too cool, should be hotter."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had the farmers tasting

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had the farmers tasting and it was great."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was certainly one of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2009

Dined on 04/10/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was certainly one of the best meals I've had in Phoenix. Everything was superb. Food, service, ambience all get an A. Will definitely go back again."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2009

Special Features: romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Very Pricey with Limited Options

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Quiessence has a friendly staff that wishes to help one enjoy a pleasant experience. That was the best part of the evening. The food was just ok. For my money, I prefer better flavor and more suitable portions. Also, the menu was devoted to meat-lovers and wine addicts. Add more vegetarian and vegan choices! In addition, parking is horrible, especially if a wedding is occurring at the same time. We had to wait for someone to leave before we could park as suggested by the staff. Good thing we arrived early."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a wondeerful time.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a wondeerful time. Our daughter and her boyfriend from Maui were here and she requested that we go there. We have been there before and she wanted to have her friend see what it was like. He was very impressed!!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I rate them as a five star

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2004

Dined on 03/31/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I rate them as a five star establishment."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2004

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I felt the food was mediocre.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I felt the food was mediocre. One of the people sitting at the table with me indicated his pasta was too al dente, and we all felt there were not enough healthy options (too much cheese and meat, not enough veggies)"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It was an adventure for our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"It was an adventure for our tastebuds. Every course had foods or combinations of foods that we had never tried or imagined (like yam-stuffed home-made tortelloni or fennel sorbet--awesome!). And the presentation was as impressive as the food. Definitely the most unique meal we've ever had. It was far more than eating...it was an experience."