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1. Zaytoon
4.7
Exceptional(787)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • Albany
Booked 17 times today
Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar offers Mediterranean comfort foods with a modern American twist. Located at the corner of Solano and Kains, Zaytoon embraces the everyday Mediterranean kitchen, making it the focus of your casual fine dining experience. With hummus inspired by the flavors of Jerusalem and humanely raised meats, Zaytoon is much more than your average shawarma joint! Come try Zaytoon’s craft cocktails, created by the Jessica Maria, the owner of Albany's craft cocktail bar, the Hotsy Totsy Club. Meet up with your coworkers or friends for Zaytoon's full bar and Happy Hour! Reserve a table for your romantic night out. Reservations are not required for lunch as we have plenty of seating, but feel free to call us at 510-898-1316 to check availability.
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2. three.one four pizzeria
4.6
Exceptional(163)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Berkeley
Booked 18 times today
We are located in the historic Lalime's space in the Westbrae neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.Our intentions with three.one four was to create a dining experience that is so captivating, it transcends all others. Our menu features small bites, salads, and World Class rustic pies from acclaimed Chef Mario Vollera. We utilize high quality Italian cheeses and fresh local products in our food and our menu is partnered with a carefully curated wine list featuring an extensive by the glass offering. We believe that our elevated food paired with our warm, intuitive, yet unobtrusive service style will help make three.one four a buzz-worthy neighborhood destination for many years to come.
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3. Passione Emporio
4.9
Exceptional(191)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 3 times today
What does Emporio mean? It’s market where you can get a variety of things you need. Today in small villages in Italy, the Emporio is the center of life. Villagers visit the Emporio daily to socialize, share local happenings, and get their local fresh goods, cheese, pasta, sandwiches, and bread. Passione is bringing a little piece of Italian small village life to you, here in Berkley. Our mission at Passione Emporio is to create a neighborhood restaurant that has the same feel of community and quality as old village Emporios. We source only the best local ingredients and craft them with traditional Italian recipes to make delicious food, with vegan options, along with an authentic array of Italian and locally sourced food and wine.Our rotating wine bar offers a selection of Italian, Californian and European wines and beers with Prosecco at the center of the list to accompany Italian salami and cheese plates during happy hour.
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4. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Berkeley
4.5
Awesome(92)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Berkeley
Booked 20 times today
Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Los Angeles, Portland, and Berkeley
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5. Via del Corso
4.9
Exceptional(1269)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 40 times today
a destination… is really just a place you are going along your way. When you enter Via del Corso, you may feel as if you are in any trattoria in Florence, Rome, or any other place in Italy. In the heart of North Berkeley, we bring you a place to relax, restore, dine and have drinks with family and friends. Leave the outside world outside for a moment. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Via del Corso.
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6. Julia's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1647)
Price: Expensive
• French • Berkeley
Booked 22 times today
Teatime Tuesdays | 12pm-2pmIndoor DiningLunchWednesday - Saturday | 12pm-2pmDinnerTuesday-Saturday | 5pm-7:45pmLocated on the second floor of the Berkeley City Club, a Julia Morgan Historic Hotel, Julia's boasts a beautiful over-sized fireplace, and ornate details true to Morgan's iconic Moorish Gothic architectural design.Julia's offers an innovative, creative, contemporary approach to your dining experience and is inspired by local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Our diverse wine list complements our menu featuring wines carefully selected from regions around the world.
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7. Agrodolce
4.3
Awesome(1442)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 17 times today
From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.
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8. Ajanta Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1119)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Berkeley
Booked 6 times today
Ajanta features regional dishes from all over India, offered through a menu that changes every month. We feature organic chicken and vegetables. When possible, we use local and sustainable products. All seafood is sustainable, obtained from Monterey Fish Market. All meats are hormone- and antibiotic-free. Ajanta has been voted best Indian restaurant in the entire San Francisco Bay Area by Zagat Guide from 2009-2014. We were also voted best Indian restaurant in the Bay Area A-List contest from 2009-2011 and 2013. In addition, we have received top reviews in several publications, including the East Bay Express, Diablo Magazine, and the Contra Costa Times. We are also included in Michelin Guide.Our elegant dining hall features art inspired from the famous Ajanta caves in India.
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9. Mi Casa Grill
4.3
Awesome(42)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Richmond
Booked 2 times today
Traditional Mexican & Latin American cuisine with a modern flare
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10. Akemi Berkeley
4.4
Awesome(476)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Berkeley
Booked 10 times today
Opened in February 2015, AKEMI is the latest incarnation of miyuki on 1695 Solano Avenue in North Berkeley (Albany border) in the San Francisco Bay Area.Along with a revamped interior and exterior that includes salvaged wood and upgraded kitchen equipment, AKEMI features an updated menu spotlighting fresh ingredients and well-crafted flavors while retaining customer classics such as our sushi rolls. AKEMI is the new name we bestow upon the beauty that is good food with good people in a good place.For outdoor reservations please call the restaurant.

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  • DavidVIP
    Utah •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great meal! The Pad See You with wagyu beef was fantastic, as was the yellow curry with tofu. Service and ambiance were great. Highly recommend!
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    Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- BerkeleyPrice: Expensive• Thai• Berkeley
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    4.5
  • mariaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The food, as always, was outstanding, the cocktails stellar, the service, warm, friendly, prompt and responsive. You're always made to feel welcome and part of the family here. It was a delight to sit at the Chef's counter and watch the action, in particular the wonderful Jaime! The crab pasta we had Saturday night was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had, anywhere. We're so lucky to have Via del Corso in the Bay Area.
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    Via del CorsoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley
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    4.9
  • Betty
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    Everything we ate was delicious. The Beet Salad was well dressed and plentiful for two. The Short Ribs were tender and tasty - great comfort dish! The Lamb Kebabs and Couscous are my “go to favorite”. The Baklava w/Vanilla Ice Cream was “the right way to end a fantastic meal”! Our server was attentive (checked in on us regularly) and efficient. Wonderful dining experience!
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    ZaytoonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Albany
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    4.7
  • Brant
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    I lived in Italy for a year and three.one four’s pizza is the best I’ve ever had. The salad was amazing as well. Full bar/craft cocktails, great wine selection, and an incredible dessert menu. We’re already looking forward to returning to try some of their pastas and salads. We forgot that we were there during happy hour and were surprised at how reasonable our check was for such a memorable dining experience.
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    three.one four pizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Berkeley
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    4.6
  • Katty
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    People were very kind, they did terrific recommendations, and the food was exquisite!
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    Passione EmporioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Berkeley
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    4.9

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