Atelier Crenn was one of many stops on a ten day S...

Atelier Crenn was one of many stops on a ten day SF - LA food trip, and probably the most anticipated. Let me start by saying the food was incredible - there was so much love and attention to detail in every bite I never wanted it to end. I loved the Japanese elements used in the savoury courses, the tomato melon trout row and the caviar kohlrabi koji was a stand out for me. In addition to the delicate food, it was lovely to hear the little stories of what inspired the dishes and match them to a line of poetry which was presented to us before the meal began. The Mayan inspired desserts were fantastic, especially the masa crisp. It truly shows that the pastry chef and chef have been a team for seven years. We chose the non-alcoholic pairing which was unique and well thought out; not overally sweet, just like the desserts. The space was comfortable and the servers were polite and knowledgeable.

I was thrilled to get the chance to walk through the kitchen with Dominique and meet her team. She is a genuinely passionate person, as were all the other staff, and I truly had the feeling that they were happy to have each guest dining with them. I would highly recommend Atelier Crenn and can't wait to return to be wowed again. 2 stars cannot describe my experience here. Thank you for the excellent meal.