Ubuntu, Napa, CA
Vegetarian fine dining is an unassuming girl overshadowed by the prettier sibling’s glamor. With very limited ingredients in hand, chefs have push their creativity above and beyond to create a dish that could barely match their meaty counterpart.
Out of all the vegetarian and vegan meals I have had, Ubuntu was the only place that had create an experience that was not shy in comparison. I left the restaurant happy, feeling I had a really good meal and not just a really good vegetarian meal.
All the dishes were artfully presented in colorful, bold and vibrant theme. One dish would look like a dragon and the other would look like a spring flower garden. There were so much excitement to taste and to see.
Two of us ordered off the tasting menu and got every other dishes so we could try most of what they offered. Food was surprising fulfilling. It wasn’t even obvious to me that I just had a no meat meal. There were a lot of memorable dishes and everything I have tried worked well.
The wine menu was good of course (It was a Napa downtown restaurant after all). Service was very friendly and professional. Wait staff was knowledgeable and provided good description of each dish.
I would recommend Ubuntu to anyone. Meat lover or vegetarian alike. I am sure you could find a wonderful meal here.
