Restaurants near Barkissimo

this neighborhood restaurant always does a very good job overall. particularly like the pastas, mushroom "bisque", black cod[a/k/a sablefish]. erick is a highly efficient server. about a 10 minute drive from downtown berkeley . have never been disappointed.

Beautiful view, but the service was lacking. It took forever to get our food, and the soups & shareable starters were served at the same time as the entrees. The food was bland, and the mussels were not fresh - super fishy/pungent. Also, I mentioned that I was celebrating my dad’s birthday on my reservation & at checkin and nothing was done to acknowledge it. I feel like I could get a better value elsewhere, but this restaurant is an OK spot just for soup & salad.

A good waiter is essential to truly experience Pippal. This is NOT your neighborhood 'curry joynt' and if you restrict yourself to "old reliables", you will be missing out on dishes absolutely unique in the EBay! Indian cuisines/fusion are some of the finest in the world and Pippal is your chance to expand your culinary tastebuds beyond the 'same old, same old'. The Prawn Pepper Curry, Masala Mini Idli, Masala [French] Fries, Achari Paneer Tikka, Meat Dhansak Pulao and Chicken Dak Bungalow are some of the remarkable dishes we've had in our 4 visits. Order the beef rib-eye medium-rare; the baked bread underneath (the steak is whole, not sliced; atop the bread) is crusty but delicious together (ask for extra steak knives!). Note that current desserts are best shared by 2-4 people. Also, the new menu (on the back page) lists 3 levels of prix fixe dinners: the prices listed are PER PERSON, to be ordered by a group. Again, be guided by the waitstaff; if you love spicy food be sure to tell them!

The best Hong Kong cuisine you can get in the Bay Area and all of California!

The Food, Service and Ambience was absolutely INCREDIBLE! I can't wait to go back.