La Toque

Cuisine

Contemporary

Michelin

selected

Price

$$$$

Website

https://LaToque.com/

Description

Chef Ken Frank has been a Napa Valley mainstay ever since he opened this fine-dining lair in the Westin Verasa hotel in 2008. Walk under an oversized inflatable chef’s hat hanging above the entrance and into the elegant room, where you can first glimpse into the gleaming open kitchen and see a brigade of chefs running about. Leather-topped tables, a fireplace and an extensive wine list offer creature comforts to a crowd that’s usually here to celebrate. Though pricey and at times diminutive, the signature tasting menu takes broad culinary cues. Highlights include roasted rack of lamb with Red

Review score

3.4

Review count

80

Review summary

Located at the Westin in downtown Napa, La Toque offers contemporary cuisine with vegetarian and vegan tasting menus. Service is polarizing: praised for professionalism and warmth by some, yet criticized for arrogance, slow response, or absence by others. Food quality draws mixed reviews; while some highlight creativity and excellent wine pairings, others describe the food as mediocre, citing specific issues like poor octopus and bad coffee. The atmosphere varies significantly. Positive notes mention a formal air and fireplace warmth, whereas negative reviews frequently point out plastic flowers, lack of tablecloths, and uncomfortable seating, arguing the ambiance falls short of Michelin standards. Value perceptions are similarly divided based on individual experiences.

Best for

Suitable for special occasions where diners can tolerate polarized reviews regarding service and ambiance.

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