La Toque

We celebrated my husband’s birthday there this past weekend. It was fantastic. This is one of the rare restaurants that already had a vegetarian tasting menu in place. Normally I have to call the restaurant and they have to accommodate and most importantly they aren’t able to share what dishes you’d get. The service was amazing and food was stellar too. Definitely on the expensive side, but if you are celebrating something special, id highly recommend this place. We also tried the truffle sandwich (wasn’t part of the regular tasting menu) it was amazing!!

Nice restaurant and wonderful dining experience. There is no self parking, but there's free valet parking. We had a nice table with a view into the kitchen and can see the cleanliness of the kitchen and their efficiency in putting the food out, but we also had a clear view into the kitchen with staff in the kitchen area with untied long hair and without a hairnet. The Tasting Menu was very good and the flavor and freshness hit all the marks. If I had to rank the food, my lease favorite was the fish follow by the cheese plate (nothing wrong with the cheese, just not a cheesy person). Fish has good flavor, but the texture was a bit rough. Staff and service here was excellent, and made our anniversary special. And, kudos to the Sommelier who took his time to explain the different wine pairing, taste and why it was selected to pair with the dish.

One of the best vegetarian tasting meals we have ever had!! My wife had the eggless dessert and it was extraordinary. The whole experience was amazing and definitely worth the price. Maria, our waiter was so friendly and experienced. Our cutlery was placed so precisely- they really care about food and experience! Thank you Chef Ken!!

Tonight’s dinner at La Toque can only be described as unbelievably exquisite. Every single dish was delightful. The white asparagus was perfectly paired with a bacon shallot jam which was an incredible flavor, and one which I would love to learn how to recreate. The A4 wagyu beef from Kagoshima Prefecture was an explosion of flavor and simply out of this world. It had us going “mmm” with every bite. It was truly worth every dollar. Seriously! Very often, duck has a strong gamey taste, but their duck breast was a surprising delight with its flavor and firm yet moist meat and lightly crispy skin. The duck jus that came with the dish just enhanced the taste perfectly. Their poached Alaskan halibut was cooked so well that we could truly appreciate its delicate taste and texture. Lastly, but certainly not the least, was our dessert. We had the Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise with Chocolate Amaretto Ice Cream. Oh.My.Word! I don’t remember the last time we ever had such a perfect dessert. And one that we do wish came in a larger portion. And the service. From the time I received a call to confirm my reservation and check for allergies, till the time we left, service was nothing short of wonderful. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Our wait staff were extremely helpful, attentive and warm. I was worried when I read the bad reviews on Google, and I don’t understand the negative comments. The quality of the food was exceptional. The chef certainly knows what he’s doing, and the staff definitely know how to provide great service. The only complain I do have is about the cushions on the patio chairs. They are too thin. I would have expected a restaurant like this to be meticulous about every detail in the restaurant. You’re not having a quick bite here, and you want to be seated comfortably for a couple of hours.

Michelin Star French restaurant in the heart of Downtown Napa. Perfect experience - exceptionally crafted and presented dishes by equally exceptional staff. Highly recommend if you are looking to enjoy a very special and highly memorable evening.