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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 2274 reviews

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3.9 ★ from 43 reviews
Amari
16.12.2020 - 11:24

A friend introduced me to Vanessa's by taking me to the one in Walnut Creek and found out that there is one closer to my house and they have Happy Hour

Juana
04.02.2019 - 13:49

It is the worst restaurant ever Service was garbage TOTAL GARBAGE My grandma has been talking about how great this place is for awhile.

Veronica
05.11.2020 - 21:35

I haven't been back in a few years. I wanted a comfortable place to spend an evening with friends. Reminds of Via Veneto ... and it didn't disappoint! Cool, com...

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Stephania
14.03.2019 - 17:50

Great food and service. Very friendly staff and very accommodating for our two children. We all ate until we were full and went into our pockets with two more m...

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Cade
15.11.2020 - 16:06

This is a lovely old world Italian restaurant that reminds of another time. It was a snowy day and the restaurant wasn't crowded for lunch, but the food was gre...

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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.

Opentable
4.4 ★ from 207 reviews
Renato
22.03.2024 - 17:00

The restaurant offers a nice selection of vegetarian dishes that are fresh and full of flavor. The tofu with coconut curry was delicately seasoned with layers o...

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RichardK
22.03.2024 - 17:00

The food is absolutely delicious. It is a bit noisy but not as badd as many places. The ambience and decor is nothing special its pleasant And has more of a nei...

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Lori
22.03.2024 - 17:00

They packed 6 of us into a four top. The food was nothing special. Why bother?

RuthT
22.03.2024 - 17:00

Dining at Vanessa's is always a pleasure. Every dish is carefully crafted to offer a unique combination of flavors. The ingredients are consistently fresh and e...

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CLuckyDay
22.03.2024 - 17:00

The food at this restaurant is excellent! The quality of the meats, spices, and flavors rivals that of a 5-star dining experience. My top choice is the oven-bak...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 169 reviews
Jenny
22.08.2023 - 07:22

We love Vanessa's Bistro. The food is perfectly well done colorful. The bartender he is just outstanding at his job makes killer drinks!!! Mojoto/lychee Martini...

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Alex
22.08.2023 - 07:22

The food was incredible! The place is nicely decorated. The space is a bit tight and somewhat loud, but we really liked it! You may want to get a few smaller pl...

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Bobbie
22.08.2023 - 07:22

I have eaten at Vanessa's Bistro multiple times. Tapas at the bar and dinner, too. Good drinks, good service and excellent food. I've tried several menu items,...

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Ingrid
22.08.2023 - 07:22

-1 star for the rude bartender last night. We've decided to never come here again. Condescending and very mean bartender guy. There is no excuse for being mean...

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PATRICIA
22.08.2023 - 07:22

Vanessa, the owner, is arrogant. She has to have her chair at the bar empty for her. She never says thanks for coming in . i used to own a restaurant. That 's w...

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Aggregated
4.2 ★ from 9 reviews
Crystal
07.10.2021 - 23:24

Love Vanessas!!! Vietnamese influences Bar Restaurant and Bar. An intimate small place that we are just looking for Mojitos. We arrived at the beginning of the...

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Jaron
26.01.2022 - 05:32

Based on the VERY high rank of this restaurant on Google we want to eat in this restaurant. There is no connection between the rate on Google to the quality of...

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Tom
27.05.2022 - 20:08

This restaurant has not come back fully since the pandemic they are missing many of my old favorite dishes but the dishes they do have are absolutely amazing

Kennedy
05.07.2023 - 18:52

Absolutely astonishingly minimalist Vietnamese fusion bistro on Solano, I can't talk very enough about the lobster salad. It threw me away! Very recommended in...

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Dianna
24.01.2022 - 07:08

Wow has finally checked this place and we are surprised how delicious and especially it was! Dozen times gone from the place without really notice, so glad that...

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Sirved
4.2 ★ from 735 reviews
Kaylin
28.11.2017 - 19:22

This restaurant has not completely returned since the pandemic they lack many of my old favorite dishes, but the dishes they have are absolutely amazing

Darryl
14.05.2021 - 22:19

Yum! Great staff, very creative dishes. They were amazing to receive our family allergies and really helped us feel comfortable. We enjoyed the tone pot with ch...

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Lawrence
25.03.2020 - 00:29

Based on the very high ranking of this restaurant on Google, we want to eat in this restaurant. There is no connection between the rate on Google to the quality...

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Sidney
31.10.2021 - 14:57

Separated outside (our preference) with 5-10 minutes. Our waitress was absolutely delightful! We started with the salt pepper Calimari, the prawn Papaya Salat,...

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Cristian
02.08.2017 - 13:35

The food we ordered was good. The salad with the filet mignon was delicious . The meat was very tender. The service was bad : very slow , they never came to ref...

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Doordash
4.6 ★ from 400 reviews
Lana
30.01.2024 - 20:30

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
30.01.2024 - 20:30

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

Signe
30.01.2024 - 20:30

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

Thomas
30.01.2024 - 20:30

Love everything but the rice container is always 3/4 full. I dont get it.

Aviva
30.01.2024 - 20:30

Perfectly cooked steak. Great duck. Great quail.

Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 710 reviews
Sue
16.08.2023 - 05:59

Great date place. Lemongrass tofu is great, even if you are not excited by lemongrass or tofu. And good filet in the shaking beef. Add sticky rice, salads, cock...

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Foodhoe
16.08.2023 - 05:59

We went to Vanessa’s Bistro, which serves Vietnamese Tapas with a French Twist, up on Solano Avenue in Berkeley. The chef, Vanessa Dang, cooked at Le Cheval in...

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