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1. Zaytoon
4.7
Exceptional(826)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • Albany
Booked 14 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. Little Star Solano
4.5
Awesome(388)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Albany
## Little Star Solano: Where Pizza Meets Community Little Star Solano is more than just a pizzeria; it's a vibrant gathering place where families, friends, and food lovers come together to savor delectable pizzas in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Step inside and be greeted by the aroma of freshly baked dough and the lively chatter of happy diners. The restaurant boasts a spacious dining room with high ceilings, comfortable booths, and a long, eye-catching red booth that spans an entire wall. Art Deco lighting and beautiful artwork add to the unique ambiance. Little Star Solano's menu features a mouthwatering selection of pizzas, crafted with the finest ingredients and innovative recipes. From classic deep-dish pies with their signature cornmeal crust to thin-crust pizzas bursting with flavor, there's something for every taste bud. But the culinary journey doesn't stop there. Little Star Solano also offers a variety of salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Beyond the delicious food, Little Star Solano is committed to its community. They support local schools and non-profit organizations, and their "Crust for Classrooms" program donates a portion of dine-in dinner sales to different education programs every month.
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3. Everest Kitchen
4.9
Exceptional(7)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Albany
Himalayan/ Indian cuisine. Vegan and gluten free restaurant.
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4. Oken
4.8
Exceptional(15)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Oakland
Booked 11 times today
OKEN = NEKO backwards (NEKO = CAT in Japanese)OKEN is a contemporary Asian American Restaurant with a strong focus in Korean and Japanese cuisine.For parties 6 or larger please email us at hi@okenoakland.comOur goal is to highlight the Asian American food experience in a casual yet elegant environment. Where dishes are never authentic or traditional. Oakland diversity and cohesion has given us an even greater sense of pride and a unique perspective when creating our dishes. Nothing is quite Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Southeast Asian, or American. Quite simply, Asian American.
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5. three.one four pizzeria
4.7
Exceptional(244)
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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6. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Berkeley
4.5
Awesome(121)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Berkeley
Booked 18 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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7. Agrodolce
4.6
Exceptional(1488)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 12 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. Via del Corso
4.9
Exceptional(1383)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 46 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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9. Julia's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1737)
Price: Expensive
• French • Berkeley
Booked 17 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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10. donato&co.
4.6
Exceptional(1786)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 19 times today
Rustic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist,featuring house made pastas & locally sourced seafood & meats.Well-situated in Berkeley's lively Elmwood district, Donato & Co. offers rustic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist.Chef Donato Scotti has partnered with longtime friend Chef Gianluca Guglielmi to bring his third restaurant concept to the Bay Area.Anchored by a warm and sophisticated setting with a natural and authentic Italian vibe, the dynamic menu reflects the chefs' culinary philosophies of using fresh, simple ingredients in inventive ways, drawing upon each region of Italy with a sensitivity only natives can express.

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