Vanessa's Bistro - Berkeley

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Vanessa's Bistro

Vanessa's Bistro
4.2 / 5 (3374 reviews)

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The menu of Vanessa's Bistro from Berkeley comprises about 179 different dishes and drinks. On average you pay about $8.8 for a dish / drink.

Come taste the delicious fusion of Vietnamese/French and Asian flavors, crafted by my mother's 34 years of kitchen expertise. Our menu is comprised of small plates bursting with flavor. We offer a full bar, beer, and wine selection. Open 7 days a week, join us for daily happy hour starting at 4:00pm. Indulge in specials like $4 Mojitos on Mondays, $9 Tacos on Tuesdays, 50% off Wine on Wednesdays, and $7 Thirsty Thursdays. Honored with 5 years of Zagat ratings and 7 consecutive years of Michelin ratings, we invite you to join our family today!.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Naka

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 3374 reviews

This restaurant offers a mixed bag of experiences. On one hand, there are positive reviews praising the tasty food offerings, such as the Parmigiano veal, Ahi Tuna carpaccio and Asian Mint Spicy Vietnamese chicken coconut curry. The attentive and friendly staff also received high marks from diners. On the other hand, there were complaints about subpar dishes, like the papaya salad and chipotle pork, and unsatisfactory drinks such as the Pear Drop and Mojito cocktails. The noisy atmosphere of the restaurant was another aspect that some found bothersome. Overall, Vanessa's Bistro seems to be a hit or miss depending on personal preferences and dining experience expectations.

lana-k-teacher24
30.01.2024

The food is delicious.. high quality and service is great. the eggplant, shaking beef tacos were superb. can apos;t wait to order from them again..

mark-t-dog0437
30.01.2024

The garlic green beans. with filet mignon and Claypool made for a satisfying winter evening dinner. Great portions and excellent flavor.

signe-n
30.01.2024

This was like fruit soup! just awful. all liquid with a little fruit and a few chunks of crisp

naka-ishii
31.07.2025

Has the Saigon noodle salad with filet mignon, onion soup, tamarind shrimp with sticky rice, and the broiled filet mignon, a mojito, a margarita, and the flan. Everything was delish! Lovely service, nice friendly ambiance. A great way to spend our anniversary. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

lynn-watkins-3
31.07.2025

Great happy hour. Very good wine. Plump salt and pepper prawns . Warm friendly service. Amazing price for 4 glasses of wine and 3 appetizers. We love sitting at the bar . Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

  • Salads

    Saigon Style Noodle Salad
    Saigon Style Noodle Salad

    vermicelli noodles; bean sprouts; lettuce; cucumber; pickles peanuts With choice of grilled Filet Mignon; Sauteed Chicken Breast; Sautéed Prawns / Sautéed Tofu

    $10.0
    Shaking Filet Mignon Salad In Garlic Brandy Butter Sauce
    Shaking Filet Mignon Salad In Garlic Brandy Butter Sauce
    $11.1
  • Starters

    Five Spices Honey Marinated Crispy Quail
    Five Spices Honey Marinated Crispy Quail

    peppercorn dipping sauce

    $7.0
    Shredded Maple Leaf Duck Strudel
    Shredded Maple Leaf Duck Strudel

    with wild mushrooms; basil risotto; mozzarella cheese Maui Pineapple; Gewurtztraminer beurre blanc

    $11.1
    Black Peppercorn Cured Filet Carpaccio
    Black Peppercorn Cured Filet Carpaccio

    with roasted peanuts; fried shallots Asian Mint

    $8.0
  • Seafood

    Atlantic Salmon Stewed In A Claypot
    Atlantic Salmon Stewed In A Claypot
    $12.1

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