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The French Laundry

Name: The French Laundry
Address: 6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599, Yountville, United States
Telephone: (707) 944-2380
Price range: $$$$

In Residence

Ara Jo

Chef

01CuisineFrench-Californian Fine Dining
02CityYountville, United States
03RecognitionThree Michelin Stars

3 Michelin Stars · Michelin Guide
World's 50 Best · #1 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
Wine Spectator · Tier 3
Les Grandes Tables du Monde Member · 2026
La Liste Top Restaurants: 97pts · 2026
Forbes 5-Star · 2026
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #18 · 2026
Wine Spectator Grand Award · 2026
Michelin 3 Stars · 2026
Relais Chateaux Award · 2026
Star Wine List · 2026
Relais Chateaux Award · 2025
Michelin 3 Stars · 2025
AAA 5 Diamond · 2025
Wine Spectator Grand Award · 2025

Questions

Frequently asked

What recognition does The French Laundry hold?

The French Laundry holds 3 Michelin stars and a place on the World's 50 Best list at number 1.

Who works at The French Laundry?

Made By profiles Ara Jo (Chef de Cuisine), Andrew Adelson (Head Sommelier) and Michael Minnillo (General Manager) at The French Laundry.

How expensive is The French Laundry?

The French Laundry is listed at a price level of $$$$.

Where is The French Laundry and what does it serve?

The French Laundry is in Yountville, Yountville, serving French-Californian Fine Dining.

The field

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