Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

Kenzo Napa announces its annual Winter closure from  January 1, 2025 through January 17, 2025; reservations are open for Saturday, January 18, 2025. During this closure, please address all reservation questions and requests via email to

reservations@kenzonapa.com,

and a staff member will respond. Reservation requests can be made up to 30 days in advance. Enjoy the holidays and we'll look forward to serving you in the bright and shiny 2025! 

The Kenzo Napa team is honored to have been awarded their 7th consecutive Michelin star in 2024. Owner & CEO Natsuko Tsujimoto and chef Kenji Miyaishi have been working together since 2017, when the first Michelin star was awarded. Today, the team is augmented by General Manger Juan Pena, who is sharing omotenashi with every visit. Congratulations team on a year well done and another well deserved accolade! The evening at Kenzo Napa can be encountered with a wine flight at Kenzo Estate - make a reservation for the Bento Tasting at least 3 days in advance.

Now Available by Popular Demand at Kenzo Estate. Kenzo Napa is proud to take part in announcing the debut, now taking reservations at the winery 

Pair your Kenzo Estate wine tasting with a delectable Japanese tradition, the Bento Box, specially prepared by Michelin Star restaurant Kenzo Napa. Here you will blend Japanese culinary elegance, Kenzo’s exceptional wines, and Napa Valley's natural beauty. Available exclusively at the winery, located at 3200 Monticello Rd in Napa, the Bento tasting experience reflects traditional Japanese cuisine and the artistry of kaiseki dining to deliver an incomparable authentic experience. This pairing of fine wine and gourmet food encapsulates the essence of Napa's luxurious offerings, providing an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Reservations are required for this limited-offering experience. Book in at kenzoestate.com/visit

Kenzo Napa announces that its annual Winter closure will commence January 8th, 2024 and the restaurant will remain closed through January 17th, 2024, re-opening on January 18th, 2024. During this time, please address all reservation questions and requests via email to reservations@kenzonapa.com, and a staff member will respond. Reservation requests can be made up to 30 days in advance. We look forward to hosting guests and see you again in the middle of January 2024!

The prestigious Michelin Guide lists single-Star Kenzo Napa restaurant among the best of California restaurants. The Star rating is the sixth consecutive in Kenzo's 7-year history, with no stars issued in the year of 2020 for any restaurants, due to the impact of Covid restrictions on service. Join their fans in congratulating the entire Kenzo Napa team, including Executive Chef Kenji Miyaishi and General Manager Tomonori Iwao, on their remarkable dedication to service and fine dining in Napa Valley.

The prestigious Michelin Guide lists single-Star Kenzo Napa restaurant among the best of California Wine Country restaurants. The Star rating is the fifth consecutive in Kenzo's 6-year history, with no stars issued in the year of 2020 for any restaurants, due to the impact of Covid restrictions on service. Join their fans in congratulating the entire Kenzo Napa team, including Head Chef Kenji Miyaishi and General Manager Tomonori Iwao, on their remarkable dedication to service and fine dining in Napa Valley.

Happy New Year!

Kenzo Napa announces that its annual Winter closure will commence January 13th, 2023, and the restaurant will remain closed through January 26th, 2023, re-opening on January 27th, 2023. During this time, please address all reservation questions and requests via email to reservations@kenzonapa.com, and a staff member will respond. Reservation requests can be made up to 30 days in advance. We look forward to hosting guests and see you again at the end of January 2023! 

We are pleased to announce that we will host our 6th Anniversary Dinner on Friday, November 4th, Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th in 2022. Our Executive Chef, Kenji Miyaishi and his team will create an exclusive special Kaiseki prix-fixe menu for this event with fresh seasonal ingredients from Japan. The menu price is $360 per person, service charge inclusive. We will welcome guests at 6:00pm or 7:00pm with limited seating capacity.

We will not accept any reservations through OpenTable for this period and the reservations will be made by phone call or e-mail only. If you would like to make a reservation for this special dinner, please contact us by phone or e-mail after Wednesday, October 5th, 2022.

We are so excited to welcome guests in November 2022.

In its May 2022 issue, the German-Language Falstaff magazine takes time to profile American destination restaurants, including Kenzo Napa, Le Bernardin, Per Se, and more. See more from this magazine in English at Falstaff.com.

Happy New Year! Kenzo Napa announces that its annual Winter closure will commence January 10, 2022, and the restaurant will remain closed through February 10, 2022, re-opening on February 11, 2022. During this time, please address all reservation questions and requests via email to reservations@kenzonapa.com, and a staff member will respond. To note, Kenzo Napa has discontinued its bento box service and will be continuing Kaiseki dinner service in February, in time for Valentine's Day and the Presidents Day holiday weekend. Reservation requests can be made up to 30 days in advance. We look forward to hosting guests and see you again in February! 

In the company of 3-Star restaurants The French Laundry and SingleThread, the prestigious Michelin Guide lists single-Star Kenzo Napa restaurant among the best of California Wine Country restaurants. The Star rating is the fourth consecutive in Kenzo's 5-year history, with no stars issued in the year of 2020 for any restaurants, due to the impact of Covid restrictions on service. Join their fans in congratulating the entire Kenzo Napa team, including Head Chef Kenji Miyaishi and General Manager Tomonori Iwao, on their remarkable dedication to service and fine dining in Napa Valley.

It is with great pleasure that Kenzo Napa announces plans to serve a very special menu in celebration of its 4th year of service. As a thank-you to treasured fans and friends, Chef Kenji Miyaishi has composed a Kaiseki menu with ingredients flown in from Japan - including the freshest Snow Crab, tilefish and spiny lobster, in addition to pouring Kenzo Estate's newly released "ren" Sparkling wine and unique sake. With limited seating, reservations should be made early: 5:30, 6 and 8pm seatings are available each night, with a maximum of 24 guests each evening on Friday, Nov 13, Saturday, Nov 14, and Sunday, Nov 15, 2020. Reserve by phone or OpenTable, on the reservations tab of KenzoNapa.com.

In a national report, author Amber Gibson quotes Kenzo Napa Chef Kenji Miyaishi and highlights the exciting new Bento box menu trend across the US.

Since 1979, Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report has been the professional go-to reference for exceptional experiences around the world. Read this month's coverage on Kenzo Estate and Kenzo Napa restaurant here, and subscribe to view their top-notch Napa Valley recommendations online at www.HideawayReport.com.

Wine Spectator shares a list of restaurants recommended as worth the travel, including Kenzo Napa and the to-go menu.

For the third consecutive year, Kenzo Napa is proud to receive the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its notable wine list. The magazine recognizes the restaurant's strong selections in California and French wines.

For Immediate Release

Michelin Star Kenzo Napa Restaurant Announces Online Ordering for Take-Out Items

Kenzo Napa announces today a new, exciting menu available for takeout, ordered online via the KenzoNapa.com website, or by calling or emailing the restaurant.

New items include a choice of two Bento Boxes ($50), unusual Bowls (varies), and a la carte items that create excitement over dining-at-home. In addition to the new menu options, optimized for packaging and take-out, guests can choose from the full range of Kenzo Estate wines in half and full bottles, plus a unique selection of paired sakes.

Details and menu options are available via link found at KenzoNapa.com. 

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via OpenTable.com: Top Ten Diners' Choice Winner: Best Overall San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants, since December, 2019.

Kenzo | Napa announces the return of Chef Shinichiro Takagi to the kitchen in Napa for 2 nights only, where he will curate a bespoke Kaiseki menu. Book now to experience this exceptional, world-class experience curated by the chef/proprietor of Zeniya, his Michelin 2-Star restaurant located in Kanazawa, Japan.

Forbes.com: These Are The 100 Best Restaurants In America, According to OpenTable Diners. “Whether a restaurant has received national accolades or is built on local fanfare, our Top 100 reflects diners’ favorite culinary experiences across the country,” Andrea Johnston, COO at OpenTable, said. “What ultimately ties these restaurants together is their excellent hospitality paired with incredible dishes, which is why diners are applauding them with rave reviews.” 

Kenzo Napa is selected among the "10 Best Napa Restaurants to eat at right now"

"Elevated Dining" outlines outstanding Michelin-starred restaurants in the Valley

Kenzo Napa receives a second consecutive Wine Spectator Restaurant Award of Excellence.

Kenzo Napa is one of 90 prestigious restaurants highlighted with stars in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide California.

"Part peaceful sanctuary, part gastronomic temple," says Fran Miller of Kenzo Napa in Walnut Creek Magazine.

Writer Fran Miller features Kenzo Napa owners, philosophy and menu in “Of Muses and Michelin Stars."

Kenzo Napa featured in the list: “10 Best Spots for Fine Dining in Napa Valley”.

Editor-in-Chief Laura Levy Shatkin names Kenzo Napa’s cuisine as part of a hot culinary movement in Wine Country.  

Kenzo restaurant's kaiseki dining included in their luxurious "Napa Valley Weekend Itinerary."

Napa Valley, and Kenzo Napa, part of the “20 American Cities with the Best Food Scenes” list!

Napa Valley, and Kenzo Napa, part of the “20 American Cities with the Best Food Scenes” list!

Kenzo Napa included in “The Comprehensive Insider’s Guide to Wine Country.”