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1. ZINO
4.2
Awesome(436)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Berkeley
Booked 2 times today
A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley. ZINO features a rotating menu of cuisines, complemented by a modern cocktail program infused with Mediterranean flavors and spices. ZINO is a gathering place for people of the community to socialize, celebrate, and share in the unique flavors of one of the most diverse regions of the world.Vegetarian menu available.For Parties of 9 or more, please contact the restaurant directly.
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2. Julia's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1737)
Price: Expensive
• French • Berkeley
Booked 13 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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3. Juanita & Maude
4.9
Exceptional(1832)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Albany
Booked 9 times today
An intimate neighborhood restaurant, Juanita & Maude features Chef Scott Eastman's personal take on American Cuisine. The daily changing menu highlights classic dishes including Michelin Guide's top 5 hamburger in California. His refined comfort food is matched with seasonal craft cocktails and an international wine list. Juanita & Maude's lively dining room or serene outdoor patio is the perfect spot for a night out, celebration or special occasion. Conveniently located near the corner of Solano and San Pablo Avenues.
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4. ACRE Kitchen and Bar
4.5
Awesome(797)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oakland
Booked 40 times today
Right in the heart of Rockridge, Oakland, ACRE Kitchen & Bar is all about simple, seasonal food done right. Led by Chef Dirk Tolsma, we source from the best Northern California farms and purveyors to create dishes that are fresh, honest, and made to be shared.Our fresh ground brisket burger on a house-baked bun? A local favorite. The berbere-spiced fried chicken? Crispy, bold, and packed with flavor. Some dishes rotate with the seasons, but the commitment to great ingredients never changes.We work with FEED Sonoma Co-Op, Star Route Farms, Full Belly Farm, Monterey Fish, and Rocky’s Chicken to bring you the best of what’s local.Proudly awarded Gold for Best New Restaurant in the East Bay Express Best of the East Bay Awards, we’re here to serve up great food with a true taste of Northern California.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.
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5. Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2096)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oakland
Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar saves some tables for walk-ins, please call Bellanico directly for large party reservations. Bellanico is a continuation of Chris Shepherd & Elizabeth Frumusa’s successful restaurant in San Francisco, Aperto in Potrero Hill. Bellanico is a neighborhood restaurant located in the Glenview district of Oakland. The name Bellanico is derived from their daughters’ nicknames, Bella & Nico. The Bellanico staff take great pride in food, service and wine. We serve rustic Italian cuisine that changes seasonally. We are dedicated to serving the best seasonal, local, sustainable and organic products that they can find. Bellanico features Pitman Farms Chicken, Prather Ranch Meat, Duroc Pork and only wild caught fish and seafood. It also features a wine bar offering Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian wines. There are more than 25 wines by the glass & 6 different flights of wine.
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6. Saucy Oakland
4.6
Exceptional(167)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Oakland
Booked 1 time today
Saucy Oakland features fun and delicious Pan-Asian dishes like the Thai Corndog, Hamachi spoons, soy-braised beef short ribs, and garlic noodles. Enjoy our original dishes with a selection of premium sake, sake spritzers, wine, beer, soft drinks, and tea. We are currently accepting reservations for lunch (Tue-Fri) for parties of 5 or more. We currently DO NOT offer TABLE SERVICE for lunch. We hope to provide this service in the future. Please order at the counter when you arrive.Happy Hour and Dinner (Wed-Sat).Brunch on Sundays from 11-2:30PM Saucy Oakland is a fun and creatively driven project put together by locals Chef Tony and Jenni in 2015. They've partnered up their passion for food to deliver their take on a fun concept that focuses on friends mingling over great food.
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7. 54 Mint
4.6
Exceptional(3487)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SOMA
Booked 15 times today
54 Mint is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Roman cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas, bread and desserts are made fresh in house on a daily basis. Our bar offers an extended variety of Italian wines, craft cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits.
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8. Corzetti
4.5
Awesome(433)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 22 times today
Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.
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9. Bodega SF
4.7
Exceptional(109)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 21 times today
Bodega SF is an evolution of Matthew Ho’s family's restaurant, Bodega Bistro, which operated from 2003-2017 out of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, serving traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The brand’s success continued as Ho organized pop-up events, eventually transitioning to meal packages throughout the pandemic to meet demand. In 2022, Ho and his partners opened Bodega SF’s brick-and-mortar location, again located in the Tenderloin District, bringing high-quality Vietnamese cuisine back to the community with a modernized, casual fine dining experience. The family-style concept allows visitors to sample its variety of authentic, creative dishes.
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10. Fiorella Polk
4.7
Exceptional(544)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Russian Hill
Booked 24 times today
Your new favorite Italian! Fiorella is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in the heart of Russian Hill. We serve wood fired pizza, pasta, antipasti & Italian vino in a casual neighborhood setting.

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  • MarnieVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The Food was great, and the service was exceptional 
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    ZINOPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Berkeley
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    4.2
  • Mary ellenVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First, it is fall is always an amazing experience to go to the Berkeley city club. It is a beautiful historical building designed by Julia Morgan, and every detail of this location is amazing. The restaurant does not disappoint it. It’s beauty and charm. It really felt like a special occasion eating there. The service was perfect. The menu was well balanced, and the food was incredible. The prices for the experience were quite reasonable. The wine selection in special selection was outstanding. This is a must restaurant.
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    Julia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Berkeley
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    4.7
  • Jill
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We all loved the food atmosphere and service. We lingered a bit over dinner and never felt rushed. Lovely service!
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    ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
    •
    4.5
  • Bette
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Delicious chard malfatti - always my favorite - and excellent service.
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    Bellanico Restaurant and Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Oakland
    •
    4.7
  • Deborah
    San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Consistently delicious, fresh and inventive food. The big cherry buratta crostini and homemade pasta were especially tasty. We ate on their enclosed outdoor patio. They had well placed heaters which made the space cozy. I really appreciate that the dining area is relatively quiet so you can easily have a conversation. Wonderful service too. My favorite neighborhood gem.
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    Juanita & MaudePrice: Very Expensive• American• Albany
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    4.9

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