Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in El Cerrito

I’ve been to Agrodolce many times and I always love it! Mainly for the food and wine of course, but their ambiance is special as well. It feels a little like you’re whisked out of Berkeley and into Sicily as you enter the building. They play a silent black and white movie on the far wall which sometimes grabs your attention. The service is usually very good, though this most recent visit they may have been short handed. I’ve always sat indoors but they have nice booth seating on the sidewalk now too, and even a guitarist on Friday evening. What do I like to eat? My favorite are the mushroom Ravioli Porcini Trifolati. But other good dishes are: Ragu di Maiale (papparadelle in red sauce with basil, sausage, and other meats), Branzino alla Brace (grilled sea bass with the fixings), Stino d’agnello (braised lamb shank), and Porchetta alla Brace Forno (braised pork shoulder and potatoes). The bread with spiced garlics and olive oil may be the best appetizer of all time, well if you like bread! I also enjoy the Caesar salad.

Great spot for really healthy & unique dishes that are well prepared and taste so fantastic. We are very grateful to have such a great place nearby.

Been going there for years. Always consistently excellent.

Five of us had dinner on Father's Day--all family. There is a changing menu plus a menu with regular offerings. The pasta dishes with clams or mussels got raves as did the ricotta-spinach calzone which was cooked in a brick oven. Their caesar salad was crispy and served with slices of anchovies and perfectly crisped garlic croutons. This is the second time we've eaten at Passione Emporia and we will definitely go again.

Little Star is one of our favorite places to go! The goddess salad is delicious. We are fans of the deep dish pizza. We especially love the cornmeal crust!