What to order at Kenzo Restaurant

Must order
The kaiseki tasting menu with the full sake and wine pairing.
Signature dishes
Kaiseki tasting menu, Estate sake pairing, Napa Valley seasonal courses
Editor tip
Book the sake-and-wine pairing. The combination of Kenzo Estate Cabernet with Japanese seasonality is the most Napa-specific fine-dining experience in the city.
Book at Kenzo Restaurant
CuisineJapanese
Price$$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursWed-Sun 17:30-21:30
ChefKenji Miyaishi
Last verified

Signature dishes: Kaiseki tasting menu, Estate sake pairing, Napa Valley seasonal courses

Must order: The kaiseki tasting menu with the full sake and wine pairing.

Tip: Book the sake-and-wine pairing. The combination of Kenzo Estate Cabernet with Japanese seasonality is the most Napa-specific fine-dining experience in the city.

Book at Kenzo Restaurant

Location

Address: 1339 Pearl Street, Napa, CA 94559

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