The Best Restaurants in Berkeley

44 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

All at once, novel in concept and character, 44 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge perfectly fits the mold for your next gathering when you are seeking something "a little different." A lively dinner with friends, a night out on the town, or... more

Ajanta

Ajanta is the East Bay's premier restaurant for Indian cuisine. Ajanta features an ever-changing menu, offering creative dishes from various regions of India. The elegant dining hall features Indian artworks inspired by the caves of Ajanta. All toge... more

Amanda’s

Enjoy picnic-fresh, naturally delicious food that is easy on your schedule, wallet and conscience. Join us for a bite and make new friends at our new restaurant in Berkeley, California. more

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen

Angeline’s began as the dream of founder Robert Volberg and investor Scott Fearon as a way to bring southern hospitality and the delicious flavors of Louisiana to the Bay Area. While scouting the east bay for a restaurant location, Robert struc... more

Au Coquelet Cafe

Au Coquelet has used Montana Brothers' coffee for 20 years. It makes a strong but slightly flat espresso. The dessert collection is the real standout, with a wide variety of chocolate tortes and fruit tarts. The menu is more for the burger crowd than... more

Bangkok Thai

For fast lunch, choose our "Combination Rich Plates". Any 2 or 3 items from displayed hot trays only. We use fresh ingredients and we don't add MSG in our cooking. more

Bangkok Thai Cuisine

Bangkok Thai isn't fancy or trendy. If you're looking for a hip dining experience or the latest hot spot, this isn't it. Instead, it's a reliable favorite, a casual, affordable, yet always delicious neighborhood staple.  more

Bendean

California-Mediterranean, with a few Mexican touches. more

Cafe Cacao

Small, spacious, loft-like restaurant inside Scharffenberger’s chocolate factory. Cafe Cacao features Californian seasonal cuisine with an emphasis on Scharffenberger chocolate. Breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch are all served. Our garden patio is... more

Cafe Casa

A laid back, non pretentious Wine Bar, Restaurant and Gallery off the beaten path in South Berkeley.  Featuring one of the Bay Area's most extensive "Wines by the Glass" list with over 40 Whites and Reds to choose from.  Restaurant feaures... more

Cafe Leila

Cafe Leila is a converted warehouse space owned by the Ferreira family.  A beautiful garden restaurant, Cafe Leila is a Berkeley institution, serving up more than fresh California cuisine.  Cafe Leila also serves artisanal tea drinks and fe... more

Casa Barotti

Three guys from Torino opening the Bay Area's first SPIZZICHERIA: Italian street food from various regions of Italy. The word, spizzicheria comes from "spizzicare" which translates into "nibbling''. To us, a spizzicheria is a casual place to pop in a... more

Chez Panisse

Chez Panisse opened its doors in 1971, started by Alice Waters and an assortment of idealistic friends. A neighborhood bistro named after a character in Marcel Pagnol's 1930's trilogy of movies ('Marius' 'Fanny' and 'Cesar'), the Restaurant and Caf&e... more

Chez Panisse Cafe

The Café at Chez Panisse, located upstairs, opened in 1980 to offer an alternative to the set menu served in the Restaurant downstairs. The Café offers a moderately priced à la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. The Caf&eacute... more

Comal

COMAL features handmade Mexican cuisine with a full bar, covered dining area and al fresco beer garden. There's an emphasis on the cuisine of Oaxaca and neighboring coastal regions. COMAL offers an "all-Mexican" list of craft cocktails, house-made... more

Donato & Co.

Longtime friends and chefs Donato Scotti and Gianluca Guglielmi have created Donato & Co., one of several restaurant concepts the two chefs plan on presenting together. A motivator of their passion for authentic Italian cuisine is their cherished... more

East Bay Spice Company

East Bay Spice Company is a craft cocktail bar emphasizing Indo-Asian spices in all featured cocktails. Our kitchen offers classic North Indian cuisine as well as contemporary Punjabi street food dishes. Happy Hour daily until 6pm. Kitchen open unti... more

Fat Slice Pizza

Seeing a need for a gourmet "pizza-by-the-slice", Gail Giffen founded Fat Slice Pizza in 1986, with the intent of bringing a quality slice to the residents and students near the Cal campus. more

Gather Restaurant

Gather is a restaurant, café and organic bar with an outdoor patio in Downtown Berkeley. We serve seasonal farm food, sourced carefully and prepared thoughtfully, with a fairly priced menu for vegetarians and omnivores. Located in the David B... more

Gaumenkitzel

On the other side of Bay Bridge, Gaumenkitzel proudly waves the flag for German cuisine, with a thick menu brimming with classics. Despite its large size, the restaurant is permanently packed, and for a good reason—its food feels both homemade... more

Gioia Pizzeria - Berkeley

Gioia is a New York Style Pizzeria with seasonal ingredients. We are an honest to goodness neighborhood restaurant. Our menu offers seasonal antipasti, pasta, and entrees along with, of course, New York Style pizzas with the best of Californian in... more

Henry's

Our beloved watering hole has teamed up with local legend Chris Kronner to reimagine the menu with farm-to-table fare.  more

Himalayan Flavors

Himalayan Flavors is a cornerstone in the Berkeley community and has been recognized for its outstanding Indian cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. more

Ike's Place - Downtown Berkeley

With over 500 sandwich combinations, meat, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, there’s something for everyone to love at Ike's! more

IPPUDO Berkeley

Since it was first founded, IPPUDO has been focused on creating a new ramen culture in Japan.  And now, starting with ramen, IPPUDO plans to introduce Japan’s beloved gastronomic culture to the world.  In the hopes that people all ove... more

Iyasare

Everything that comes out of the kitchen at Iyasare has its roots elsewhere. Most of Chef Sho's cuisine is inspired by the flavors, textures, and cooking techniques of Japan's Tohoku region, where he grew up sharing rustic foods with his large extend... more

Julia's at the Berkeley City Club

The inspiration at Julia's begins with the bounty of products available to us in the Bay Area and highlighting those with classic techniques. Combined with the beautiful atmosphere and refined service, Julia's creates a memorable dining experience fo... more

Jupiter

Jupiter is the East Bay's most popular beerhouse serving locally handcrafted beers & ales and premier wood-fired pizzas. Jupiter is not only the East Bay's premiere alternative jazz venue, but is also known for its heated outdoor beer garden and... more

King Tsin Lounge

Happy Hour 5-7pm Sun-Thur & 3-7pm Fri-Sat $2 Draught Beer & $5 Grey Goose Martini's 1/2 off Appitizers & $1 off Drinks We have 3-42" Plasmas for watching sports, news, or your favorite TV show. more

Kip’s Bar and Grill

Simply put, there's no place in Berkeley like Kip's for a great time. Never has been, never will be. Our two private party rooms hold  as few as 30 and up to 125. Great for birthdays, CD launch, company mixers. Pool table and bring your own ba... more

La Marcha

With its rustic interior, pops of bright color and welcoming atmosphere, La Marcha is a tapas bar in the heart of Berkeley that encapsulates the vibrant culinary culture of Spain.  more

La Mediterranee

For a taste of the Mediterranean, head to the tiny and quaint La Mediterranee. The sliver-sized cafe offers a Mediterranean Mezza, a great deal for two or more people, consisting of an enticing assortment of ten delicate little dishes including dolma... more

Lanesplitter Berkely

Beautiful brick walled artist/biker bar in West Berkeley with outdoor beer garden in back. Food includes Vegan Lasagna, Vegetarian Lasagna, Meat Lover's Lasagna, super salads, best pizza in the East Bay, wine and microbrews on tap. more

Limewood Bar and Restaurant

Limewood Bar & Restaurant is a vibrant, casual gathering place, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. The cuisine is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails, a well-balanced wine list that highlights labels true to their... more

Lucia's Pizzeria

A real Southern Italy style pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven. more

Mediterraneum Caffe

With its institutional lighting, black and white checkered floor, and high-backed, Alice-in-Wonderland red velvet chairs, Mediterraneum Caffe is where many say the espresso revolution began in 1958. Malcolm Margolin, a Berkeley publisher, remember... more

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