Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Lafayette

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1. The Hideout Kitchen

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 45 times today

The Hideout Kitchen is a Lafayette, family owned and operated restaurant that's best known for serving a seasonal menu of Californian comfort cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant provides a warm, yet upscale dining experience. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch with friends or sharing a special dinner with loved ones, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home.

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2. Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

4.4

Awesome(4201)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Walnut Creek

Booked 39 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

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3. Elia - Walnut Creek

4.7

Exceptional(396)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Walnut Creek

Booked 24 times today

At Elia, we create a memorable dining experience for your friends and family. Our authentic greek food in ambience settings will tend to take care of its name and quality.We look forward to serve you soon at our Pleasanton and Walnut Creek downtown locations.

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4. Fleming's Steakhouse - Walnut Creek

4.6

Exceptional(2632)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Walnut Creek

Booked 72 times today

Your Walnut Creek Fleming's is located in the heart of Walnut Creek's boutique and international shopping district on Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Fleming's in Walnut Creek is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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5. Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

4.8

Exceptional(713)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Walnut Creek

Booked 14 times today

Montecatini is a stable for Walnut Creek as it opened October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California. Since then, Montecatini Ristorante has become a place for "regulars" to enjoy a true Italian dining experience. We are a loud and bustling environment where many have come to say we're like family. All our dishes are meticulously prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our pastas and entrees are served piping hot from our kitchen to your table. Montecatini has been awarded "Best of East Bay" for Best Italian Restaurant in the East Bay Area by Diablo Magazine for several years. As of January 2022 our chef, Ermes Paulin, has passed ownership down to two of Montecatini's long-time employees, Terrance and Taylor George. They plan to keep Montecatini thriving on its "old school" vibe while enhancing the cocktail and wine program. So come in and experience Montecatini for yourself and see what a true hidden gem we are!

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6. Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1190)

Price: Expensive

• French • Walnut Creek

Booked 19 times today

On Mother's Day, La Sen will only be offering the Dinner Menu and Special Menu all day. La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek is serving the parallel French-California classic samples of duck confit, rack of lamb, escargot, beef bourguignon and mussels - just to name a few. These great samples were recognized by the Diablo Magazine, San Francisco Chronicles, Contra Costa Times and San Jose Mercury News. In addition, these samples were also recognized by the Michelin Guide in 2007, 2010, 2011, and 2012.Come join La Sen Bistro for a glass of wine and a taste of French-California cuisine. Cheers to good food and great companies. Bon Appetit!

7. Shelby's

4.7

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Orinda

Booked 9 times today

Shelby's, in Orinda, crafts elevated and contemporary Continental and California fusion cuisine made with fine ingredients in its friendly and bright restaurant. The organic sweet potato chips with a mild chipotle dip and the breaded fried brie in a chipotle-strawberry glaze with warm baguette make most welcoming starter options. Some of Shelby's specialty entrée dishes include the slow-roasted Asian baby back ribs in a tangy marinade, the seafood paella with saffron rice, chicken, seafood and vegetables in a tasty broth and the black forest pizza topped with ham, bacon bits, cheese and caramelized onions. For a sweet end to your meal, the cold blueberry soup with vanilla ice cream won't steer you wrong.Shelby's also serves a fully organic breakfast, when you can indulge such plates as the California omelette with turkey, avocado, cheese and roasted fingerling potatoes and the croissant French toast with vanilla custard and strawberries.

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8. Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek

4.7

Exceptional(336)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Walnut Creek

Booked 10 times today

Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek offers excellent food and courteous service in a casual, contemporary setting ambiance, and also offers a fine dining bar which serves great draft beers, spirit selections, beautiful and delightful wines, all while broadcasting the latest televised sporting events. We have been in this business since 1988 and since then we have been consistently utilizing the freshest ingredients to prepare our zesty dishes. Our attitude of "going with the flow" has kept us in business for almost three decades.Today, Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek is an independent restaurant and has no affiliation with any other Pasta Primaveras.Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek is currently owned by Amir Tehrani (the founder of the original Pasta Primavera) and managed by Allen Pourkhomami.

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9. Commis Dining Room

4.9

Exceptional(1229)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 8 times today

Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements. Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.

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10. Millennium Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(1336)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 22 times today

Since 1994 Millennium has been committed to providing fresh, innovative vegan cuisine. Millennium offers globally inspired plant-based fare in an inviting fine dining setting. Working with small farms, our menu changes constantly to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak. Thoughtfully blending flavors from around the world with classic techniques, we create vibrant dishes that are exciting to diners of all kinds. Our bar features inventive cocktails highlighting our house-made infusions and fresh juices, as well as craft beers and an internationally recognized wine list.

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mary
New Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The host staff were attentive. Food was tasty, nicely plated, the setting lovely and the portions were large. We tried the beet salad, cobination appetizer and 3 msins snd each was perfectly done. Recommend it for brunch.
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Elia - Walnut CreekPrice: Expensive• Greek• Walnut Creek
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4.7
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Mary JoVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Outstanding food, great service and the warmest, beautiful setting in Walnut Creek. We sat in the South room with the fireplace and took photos with the Christmas trees, and poinsettias. The ambiance is the best in the Bay Area.
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Il Fornaio - Walnut CreekPrice: Moderate• Italian• Walnut Creek
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4.4
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DaphneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always great service and food Hideout burger cooked perfectly Steak salad
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The Hideout KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette
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4.5
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KenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •65 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great meal but very noisy perhaps due to the holiday. Service was excellent by our waiter Jess
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Fleming's Steakhouse - Walnut CreekPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Walnut Creek
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4.6
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Courtney
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
Montecatini is our favorite restaurant. The staff always make us feel like family and provide the best dining experience everytime.
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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut CreekPrice: Moderate• Italian• Walnut Creek
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4.8

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hideout Kitchen

2. Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

3. Elia - Walnut Creek

4. Fleming's Steakhouse - Walnut Creek

5. Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

6. Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

7. Shelby's

8. Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek

9. Commis Dining Room

10. Millennium Oakland

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