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6106 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85042

602-276-0601 

http://www.quiessencerestaurant.com  

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6106 S. 32nd St. Phoenix AZ 85042

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  • American, Contemporary, Wine Bar
    Tue-Sat 11am-9:30pm
    $$$$ $$$, $$$$
    All Major Credit Cards, cash
  • resort casual
    Banquet Facilities, Catering, Fireplace, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner
    Live Entertainment
  • Beer/Wine
    Accepted, Recommended
    Lot Available
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At this charming restaurant/wine bar at The Farm at South Mountain (a 10-acre property dotted with stately old pecan trees, where there's also a cafe, a casual lunch restaurant, a garden shop, a kitchen store, a catering company, a spa, and even a naturopathic physician's office), all the produce comes from Valley farmers, and much of it is harvested right next door, at Maya's. Chef Greg LaPrad embraces the idea of local, seasonal food with a constantly evolving menu that makes the most of what's fresh from day to day. Guests can usually expect creative, fresh-from-the-farm salads, a soup of the day, perhaps some homemade pasta, and a variety of rustic meat and fish dishes, but that's about as predictable as it gets.








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  • 2012 | Best Romantic Dinner

    Sure, it was named one of OpenTable.com's Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States this year, and in 2011, it got a nod for the same thing by Travel + Leisure magazine, but that recent scuttle isn't news to us -- for years, we've known this farmhouse turned eatery, nestled in the historic Farm at South Mountain, is a love fest both in setting and cuisine. In a charming backdrop of pecan trees, organic gardens, and rural tranquility, chef Greg LaPrad embraces the idea of local,... More »

  • 2010 | Best Contemporary American Restaurant

    You never know what chef Greg LaPrad is going to cook up at Quiessence. This tiny, romantic spot -- nestled in a surprisingly lush part of town, at the back of the Farm at South Mountain -- is all about eating seasonally, with a menu that changes from day to day based on what local produce LaPrad has sourced. (The selection of housemade salumi, one of his signatures, varies as well but can always be found on the menu -- and it's a must-try.) His sophisticated but unpretentious... More »

  • 2009 | Best Seasonal Cuisine

    There are actually two ways to experience the seasons at Quiessence. The first is simply to appreciate the setting itself -- situated at the far end of the Farm at South Mountain, the restaurant is surrounded by lush trees and vegetation that provide so much of the relaxing ambiance here, no matter what time of year it is. And if you can snag a table outside on a glorious Arizona evening, even better. But "seasonal" is also at the heart of executive chef Greg LaPrad's daily menu, an... More »

  • 2008 | Best Seasonal Cuisine

    Want to know why we just stifled a yawn? Well, the menus hardly change at some of the Valley's top fine-dining spots, while other places might tweak their offerings every few months. If it weren't for that, we might visit some of them more often. But there's no getting bored at delightful Quiessence, where chef Gregory LaPrad and sous chef Anthony Andiario are Phoenix's most dynamic kitchen duo. Every day brings something different, based on whatever's fresh, in season, and available from... More »

  • 2007 | BEST PLACE TO TAKE A SLOW FOODIE

    These days, hardly a restaurant opens up without some fanfare about its local organic produce or seasonal dishes. That's great and all -- the more the merrier, when it comes to sourcing great ingredients -- but still, we know a trend when we see it.At Quiessence, though, they don't just talk the talk. They walk the walk every single day, when chef de cuisine Greg LaPrad and sous chef Anthony Andiario put their heads together and come up with a new menu that makes the best use of the... More »

  • 2003 | BEST VEGETABLES

    We love eating our veggies, especially when they come from Quiessence, a garden-to-table experience of contemporary American farm cuisine. Housed in a converted home amid the lush greenery of the Farm at South Mountain, the quaint cafe is open limited seasons, just Fridays and Saturdays, with one dinner seating each evening, and with reservations required (we recommend a month in advance). Why all the fuss? Because each menu is uniquely crafted, selected from what's the most fresh and... More »

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  • phoenixnewtimesbestof
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    | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

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    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Want to know why we just stifled a yawn? Well, the menus hardly change at some of the Valley's top fine-dining spots, while other places might tweak their offerings every few months. If it weren't for that, we might visit some of them more often. But there's no getting bored at delightful Quiessence, where chef Gregory LaPrad and sous chef Anthony Andiario are Phoenix's most dynamic kitchen duo. Every day brings something different, based on whatever's fresh, in season, and available from local purveyors, including Maya's at the Farm, the organic farm located right next door. But no matter what time of year it is, you can count on exquisite homemade pastas, succulent meats and ripe vegetables roasted in the brick oven, homey desserts, and the city's most intriguing selection of artisan cheeses. If there's any restaurant worthy of repeat visits, it's Quiessence.

  • JenniferR92113
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    | Chandler, AZ | 30 Reviews

    4
    | Mon, April 27, 2009

    it's so pretty and quaint, you feel like your having a meal at a beautiful home. It is at the back of the property at The Farm at South Mountain, a hidden gem. It's always written up in PHX magazine as a winner

  • JLPhoenix1
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    | Phoenix, AZ | 2 Reviews

    4
    | Fri, May 1, 2009

    It’s almost that time again to celebrate Mother. Mother’s day is May 10th! Quiessence on the Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix is throwing a Devine evening that she is going to love.

Back to TopMenu
Dinner Menu
Starters
$13.00
Lolla Rossa & Az Red Delicious Apple Salad
with shaved amethyst radish, point reyes blue cheese, red onion, chopped pecans, and creamy herb vinaigrette
$15.00
Chicken Soup
with poached pullet egg, leeks, savory cabbage, and russian banana potatoes
$14.00
From The Ground
a seasonal offering of vegetables from our favorite local farmers
$16.00
Seared Hawaiian Blue Marlin
with carpaccio of fuyu persimmon, watermelon radish, mexican spearmint, and crispy celery root
Per Guest $16.00
Before The Meal
a sampling of our signature charcuterie. with pickled vegetables, grilled bread, and northern gold cheese
Entrees
$40.00
Fennel Dusted Baquetta Grouper
with carrot puree, heirloom cauliflower, and tarragon brown butter sauce
$38.00
Two Wash Ranch Chicken Breast
with split peas, the meat shop ham, and smoked mushroom a jus
$39.00
Olive Braised Vineyard Road Lamb
with celery root, winter greens, queen creek olives, oven dried tomatoes, and carmen peppers
Pasta
$25.00
Acorn Squash Tortelli
with brown butter sage, vin cotta, and chopped hazelnuts
$28.00
Green Garlic Tagliatelle
with bay scallops, purple yard long beans, and savory
Dessert
 
Mount Tam Triple Cream
with thyme buttermilk biscuits, and apple raisin chutney
$9.00
Double Chocolate Bread Pudding
with bay laurel anglaise, squash caramel, and pecan cocoa nib brittle
$9.00
White Chocolate House Made S’mores
with thyme roasted apples
$9.00
Red Wine Poached Seckel Pears
with blue cheese & almond semifreddo and a cinnamon twist
Dessert - Frozen Selection
$6.00
Fairytale Squash And Apricot Sorbet
$6.00
Cranberry And Cardamom Ice Cream
$6.00
Basil Sorbet

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