DOWNSTAIRS DINNER MENUS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 13–18, 2026
MONDAY, APRIL 13 $135
Kaki Farms asparagus with artichokes, prosciutto, and pecorino romano
Coniglio alla Cacciatora: Devil’s Gulch Ranch rabbit braised with olives and white wine;
with baby carrots, roasted fennel, and red flint polenta
Cannoli with page mandarins
TUESDAY, APRIL 14 $175
Grilled Monterey Bay squid with Little Gem lettuce, cucumber, basil, and aïoli
Bellwether Farm ricotta and spinach ravioli; with fava beans and rocket
Stemple Creek Ranch grass-fed beef filet au poivre with marble potatoes, English peas,
and baby carrots
Pistachio torte with strawberry ice cream
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 $175
Smoked wild king salmon with crème fraîche, fava beans, preserved lemon, and mint
Manila clams risotto with English peas and crispy guanciale
Grilled Full Belly Farm lamb rack and loin with fennel gratin, rainbow chard,
and asparagus
Île flottante with passionfruit
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 $175
Pennyroyal Farm goat cheese pudding soufflé with asparagus vinaigrette and frisée
Monterey Bay squid cooked with red wine and leeks; with saffron pasta and fava beans
Becker Lane Farm pork loin spit-roasted with wild fennel;
with potato-Parmesan purée, artichokes barigoule, and chard
Rhubarb galette with strawberry ice cream and candied kumquats
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 $175
Local halibut tartare with golden beets, cucumbers, and herb salad
Potato gnocchi with porcini, English peas, and mint gremolata
Grilled Sonoma County duck breast with Lucques olive salsa, Tokyo turnips, fava beans, spinach,
and fried spring onion
Meyer lemon tartlet with blueberries
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 $175
Asparagus salad with morel mushroom toast and wild rocket
Northern halibut cooked in a fig leaf; with leeks and ginger beurre blanc
Stemple Creek Ranch grass-fed beef rib-eye spit-roasted with rosemary and green garlic;
with gaufrette potatoes, spring onions, carrots, fava beans, and chimichurri
Bittersweet chocolate and strawberry ice cream pasticcini
Wine pairing: $75 per person on Monday,
$95 per person Tuesday–Saturday
We always offer a vegetarian substitution. However, we cannot make any other modifications or changes to our Restaurant menus.
A 17% supplementary charge is automatically added to your bill and contributes to wages and benefits for all Chez Panisse employees.
Tips left by our guests are directly distributed and shared by the dining room, dish room, and kitchen employees working today who helped create your dining experience.
Service charge: 17 percent Sales tax: 10.25 percent Corkage $40/bottle, $70/magnum
Website artwork by Patricia Curtan.
1517 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705