Best Restaurants in Berkeley

864 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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La Val's Pizza
La Val's Pizza
82/100 (2346 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Reservations
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great for beers with friends and they serve pretty decent pies. Coming from New York, it's hard to compare to that taste, but La Val's does pretty..."
Michael Borrello
"amazing food, great atmosphere, beautiful court yard, dogs..."
Missy Barton
"I ordered the shrimp linguini and a veggy slice. My kid got a salad and a pepperoni slice. Delicious!!!!! You cannot beat the prices here! It's..."
Jessica Ramirez Jefferson
"The greek calzone wasn't bad. I think I would have liked the Italian..."
Shea Engle
"This place has the best customer service, I work near this place so my co workers and I are always here, the food is great the chicken wings are my..."
mauricio hercules
"Great pizza dough. Well cooked pies and friendly..."
HP Worthington
Heat Cafe
82/100 (357 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Chinese
"Good value for lunch special. Fast service. Restaurant only Seats 16 customers. Accepts credit card. Food tasted like Panda..."
Laurra Hin
"I tried their beef brisket and scrambled egg shrimp chow fun and they were pretty good. I was abit disappointed they did not have twice cooked pork..."
Marbo Cheng
"Inexpensive tasteful Chinese food. Convenient and..."
Herbert Yu
"Wonderful find! Small Chinese restaurant featuring a variety of authentic, spicy dishes. Service was quick, attentive, & considerate. Food was..."
David French
"My favorite chinese restaurant in Berkeley! (other than famous bao). Small and underrated place that more people should know about. Their twice..."
Da-Yup Kim
"Small, but generally dependable menu consisting of various common Chinese dishes. Chef specials are hit-or-miss. Love the twice cooked..."
Nathan Wong
"Small Chinese restaurant that offers a variety of Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. Very good prices, great portions. Food is also not too salty or..."
Jessica Cheun
"I ordered the Wor Won Ton and Pot Stickers, both were hot and tastes good! Service was fast. Will go back..."
Joe A Delgado
Miyuki Japanese Restaurant
82/100 (375 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
Premium Sushi Combo
柚子奶油布丁 yuzu panna cotta
龙虾拉面 lobster ramen
三文鱼皮卷 salmon skin roll
prosecco
49er Sushi Roll
Karaage chicken
Pork Belly Gyoza
Miso Soup
Avocado Roll and Spider Roll
Veggie Ramen
Spicy Tuna
Cherry Blossom
Veggie Gyoza
Tempura Appetizer
Baked Scallop Roll
Amaebi - Sweet Shrimp
Rock and Roll BBQ Eel Avocado
Salmon Teriyaki Combination
大阪烧 Okonomiyaki
"I'm not a fan of sushi and I didn't choose this place, a good friend of mine picked the spot. It's one of her favorite spots to come to on a date. I..."
Michael Marshall
"Love this place. Beautiful interior and delicious sushi. Great for a nice date night or a fun dinner with friends. Highly..."
Brian M Almashie
"I love this place! The fish is so fresh, the yummy combination rolls and the appetizers are so delicious (ribs!). I also had a very flavorful bowl of..."
Helen Dong
"Akemi, where co-owner Carol pays extreme attention to her cuisine.The sun-flower sprout salad is so fresh that it is grown in pallets in the kitchen..."
Isma Khan
"Such deliciousness in every bite! Love the staff, the decor and above all the..."
Jennifer C Hansen-Romero
"Cannot say enough good things! Love!! Lion King Roll and Brussels are my..."
Elsa Gragg Morse
"Amazing quality, delicious food. Ramen is to die for - Chef Dennis shares a beautiful menu, with great attention to detail. Sushi and sashimi focus..."
Tiana Wright Graff
"Service was EXCELLENT!!!!! Food was one of the BEST. It was VALENTINE's Day and my Family loved it. I will definitely come back here and recommend..."
Boyang Serrano
"Great sushi. Original roll ideas. Nicely priced. And some great live jazz guitar on Fridays..."
Dan Chicorel
"The seafood okonomiyaki and unagi nigiri was..."
Bill Zhou
"Went to the soft open, ramen worth traveling..."
Kelly Kondo
"Came in with my boyfriend last week, and I must say it was the BEST SUSHI I EVER HAD. Yes, Miyuki has good quality sushi, but what makes this place..."
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Famous Bao
Famous Bao
82/100 (234 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Lunch
Chinese
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"After having had Szechuan chili beef, mabo tofu, and Shanxi noodles, I give six stars for the best Chinese food I have ever had in the Bay Area,..."
Kip Crosby
"Absolutely amazing and authentic Chinese food. Loved the 肉夹馍 (Chinese burgers), various dishes, and noodles. The atmosphere is very welcoming..."
Maggie Yang
"I had the ox-tail hand pulled noodle soup today for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is the most authentic, affordable chinese comfort food to eat..."
Kyle Hwang
"The spicy lamb or beef noodles were excellent and hit the spot. No frills, good food, authentic spiciness levels in these dishes and the mapo tofu...."
Noelle De Jesus
"I had this for lunch today and it was SO GOOD. By far the best most authentic Chinese food in Berkeley, and it's extremely affordable too! I tried..."
Kelly Jiang
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Brandon Griffin
"New hot spot in Berkeley that's very needed!..."
Keenan Jade Turner
"taste is the..."
Valerie Bao
"Nice Hotpot, Reasonable Prices Having read so many good reviews, I decided to give Famous Bao a try. I went on a Thursday afternoon. It was after..."
Dawn Lim
"Highly recommend the beaf rib noodle(牛肉干扯面). This noodle is the classic meal for farmers in the middle west part of china. That area is a..."
toofat zh
"Why is the place called "Bao" when there aren't bao? No matter, the sichuan dishes, such as cumin lamb and off-menu Chongqing spicy chicken, are..."
Walter Nissen III
Comal
Comal
82/100 (1113 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cod
Ribs
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Tortillas
Meatballs
Eggplant
Ceviche
Salad
Chili
Roast Chicken
Duck
Lamb
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
Platano
Platano
82/100 (1468 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Central American
Latin
Salvadoran
Central American
Salvadoran
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Sit down
Central American
Salvadoran
Latin
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Talavera Cafe
Talavera Cafe
82/100 (1549 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Indus Village Restaurant
Indus Village Restaurant
82/100 (700 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Pakistani
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Aloo Naan
Keema naan
Mango Lassi
Nihari
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"First time in California, I'm walking back to my hotel and wondered what I was going to eat tonight. I look up from my phone and see a sign for..."
Charlie Day
"I have been stopping here for dinners for several years. The food is consistently excellent. The goat Biryani is out of this world. The lamb chops..."
Omar Murad
"Food are good. Its my second time in here Its just always cold. They dont turn on the heater. Otherwise price is..."
Christine AngelS
"Small neat restaurant with limited menu but really good food. Highly..."
Nayab Khan
Toyo Japanese Restaurant
82/100 (141 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
"Recently discovered his place. Already been twice. The portions are large, the fish is fresh, the tempura batter was air light and delicious. No..."
Tinyhometwobirds
"A great family owned place; large portions and good quality fish. Their specials are also delicious. Can be slow service, at times when they are..."
Christina Ramirez
"I really like this place. The food is delicious. Quite a variety of good food on the menu. The atmosphere is comfortable, clean and quiet. The..."
Caz
"Lovely family feel. Tasty and plentiful servings. Will definitely return with my family if four (two under 5..."
Brandon WilliamsCraig
"Our go-to Japanese restaurant in Berkeley. Over the past 3 years, we have tried every decent sushi place in Berkeley. This place has the best..."
Andrew Huang
"Honestly the best quality sushi you will find in Berkeley, and that is saying a lot. Sure they don't have a super glamorous and fancy interior, but..."
David Fair
"Decent sushi for the price. The pickled plums are..."
Leon Dragan
Sweetgreen
Sweetgreen
82/100 (2366 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Ethiopia Restaurant
Ethiopia Restaurant
82/100 (715 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegan Options
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"If you like Ethiopian food, eat here. It's great. And they actually brought enough injera! If you've never had Ethiopian food, eat here. It's..."
Colin von Heuring
"I always call beforehand and they have it ready in 5 minutes. I get the vegetarian plate combo where you can choose what you want! In this pic is 2x..."
Noa Waters
"Update: Apr 2022 - came back after a long time post pandemic. They have remodeled it and looks refreshing. Looks like they don’t offer Groupon...."
Praneet Raj
"Delicious food with generous portions. Not too spicy, salty, or greasy. The outdoor patio area is really lovely and pleasant on a nice day. It..."
Ren Lee
"I went on a Sunday afternoon with my daughter after walking the telegraph strip. It doesn't stand out from the street view but the inside is very..."
Dwayne B
"First time trying Ethiopian food...wow just wow! Excellent food, excellent atmosphere. We dined outside on the courtyard, beautiful spot! Very clean..."
Danell Conger
"I have been coming to Ethiopia Restaurant for the past four years and I cannot emphasize how amazing it is!! Their veggie combo is my favorite, my..."
Madeleine Fraix
Tomate Cafe
Tomate Cafe
82/100 (981 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
American
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Have been going for years. Always good and always consistent preparation. Pleasant, friendly staff. Large menu that covers about everything...."
Mary Ann
"Great food, great service, a little pricey. Highly recommend the Cuban..."
Adamexcess
Bay Chef Kitchen
82/100 (14 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Indian
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Le Bateau Ivre
Le Bateau Ivre
82/100 (418 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
French
European
European
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Vegetarian Plate
Spaghetti Bolognese with Garlic Bread
Amaretto Latté
Fondant Potatoes
Salmon Cakes
Eggs Benedict Ala Bateau Ivre
Caramel Custard
Lasagne
Salad
Ossobuco
Chocolate Mousse
Salmon
Quinoa
Huevos Rancheros
Rib eye steak
Ribeye
Arugula
White wine
Fresh Fruit
Eggs Benedict with salmon
Apple Crisp
Soup Du Jour
Café
European
French
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Doc's Refresher
82/100 (362 ratings)
Restaurants
"Everything from the front sign with Trump to the burger to the beer. Everything was good. Had a good time with some friends, glad it was down the..."
Kyle Lowman
"Before covid we became big Doc's fans and I was excited to see that they are open again for delivery and takeout. We ordered the classic burger and..."
Beth Uno
"Great fast food ,without the fast food rather low quality. The service is outstanding, beer and whiskey selection are amazing , and the bar tenders..."
Hugo Beiza
"Juicy Burger was tasty but small for the price. Bar tender was knowledgeable and friendly. Small place with simple menu. For beer snobs they had 6..."
Patrick Jackson
"Loved this place!! Awesome cocktails and Fabulous tasting food..especially the tater tots drizzled with truffle oil..Amazing!! The bartenders are..."
LINDA HITT
"Doc’s knows how to throw a party! I planned my rehearsal dinner to be had at Doc’s last week and it was a great time. Food and drinks were..."
Alex Bryceson
"Damn that was delicious! Classic burger, with pickled jalapenos- I loved the American cheese on it, truly, and that there were lots of pickles...."
Amanda Joost
"The burger was good, but the tots were amazing! I'm not really even a tot person, but whatever they're doing is working! Also an awesome bartender..."
Orrin Bare
Comal Next Door
Comal Next Door
82/100 (628 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
"We made a reservation for the outdoor seating. It's a nice space, but the tables are small and very close together. The couple we sat next to seemed..."
Steve Nobu
"Comal Next Door is a great option for a quick but delicious meal. I usually order/pay on their website and the food is ready within 15 minutes!..."
Kirsten Clausen
"I love their burritos and sometimes will get their chicken or tofu burritos for our staff/office meals. Thank you for making such amazing and solid..."
Wenter S.
"As much as I am a born and raised east bay person, I will admit that SF wins the burrito competition. Or… I would have admitted it, until I tried..."
Lindsay M.
"Prices were decent. Food was good. Their few cocktail drinks were nice. Small space. Didn't even notice it existed for 6 months... It works. I've..."
Ms. Mage
Barbarian Grub And Ale
82/100 (185 ratings)
Restaurants
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sharetea
Sharetea
82/100 (47 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Healthy
Dinner
Lunch
Healthy
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
"Boba was great, I got this slushee thing? I did it when there was a buy one get one free deal. However, it would normally be ~$8 bucks which is..."
Sabreen Yaqubi
"Fast service. Clean. And delicious. Probably the best boba place I’ve ever been too. Their cups are good quality and the drinks and amazing...."
Alyssa Pracha
"Great tea and fast service, had orders on a table by the door for..."
Brian Wynne
"honestly I liked this place better than the one in San Rafael it tasted good and the tapioca balls were softer also great friendly environment and..."
ashley
"I'm so glad this location let me use my own boba cup and straw. I'm always trying to reduce my waste and plastic..."
Can See No
"You have to try their strawberry fruit tea with boba. Yummy..."
Sana Khan
"I've been coming here for boba since my college days (back when it was still called ShareTea), and it's good to see that the quality hasn't dropped..."
Jeff Dinakar
Lalime's Cafe
Lalime's Cafe
82/100 (3197 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
International
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Salmon
Halibut
Polenta
"What's to tell? We have been eating and drinking at Lalime's since 1985. Delicious food with a changing menu, a great staff and wonderful owners..."
Walter Kowalewski
"Just a wonderful intimate restaurant. Try the chicken biscuits with maple butter. Fantastic atmosphere and..."
Paul Hanson
"Love this place. Made many good memories here over the..."
Elizabeth MacMillan Walker
Giin Thai Canteen
Giin Thai Canteen
82/100 (643 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Sweet Potato Fries
Mango Sticky Rice
Yellow Curry
Crab Meat Fried Rice
Thai House Salad
Pad See EW Noodles
Khao Soi Curry Noodle Soup
Pad Thai with Tofu and Egg
Crispy Crab Dumplings
Dinner
Lunch
"Saturday afternoon spicy indulgence. The spice level for me was just right. No need to ask fir Chilli sauce. We had the Tom yum and pineapple curry..."
Nikhil Shirahatti
"Fantastic, friendly place with a great menu of tasty Thai dishes. Stoped in for a dessert take out of mango sticky rice and it was perfect!! Fresh..."
Jennifer Michels
"Food was delicious and piping hot. The curry noodles were a bit spicy. Although I prefer non-spicy food, I was able to tolerate the..."
R DV
"Great self-serve/to-go Thai option in South Berkeley. Smaller menu than nearby Thai options in downtown Berkeley, but similar in quality and speed of..."
Victor Yee
"Great lil spot for quick fresh yummy thai food. They are prompt about getting food made, and have a lovely inviting dinning area with a nice fresh..."
Zowie Janae
"This place was great! Fast service, very attentive staff and an stopped that's modern but classic. We had a great conversation about the picture of..."
Vidya Bodepudi
"Best customer..."
Ruth Ruth
Nefeli Caffe
Nefeli Caffe
82/100 (111 ratings)
Restaurants
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I frequent this place whenever I'm in Berkeley. Love the flavorful coffee and the cozy atmosphere. Always friendly and courteous service, clean..."
Schmian Evans
"Nefeli Cafe is my number one study spot. There are several reasons why I love this place. First, staff are very kind and always greet me with a..."
Michiko Saka
"It's a cute cafe close enough to the north side of campus that I would have expected it to be crowded, but it had a surprising amount of seating..."
Janet Brown
"This is, apparently, one of the go-to spots for extracurricular meetings with professors. I have had 2 unconnected professors suggest this place as a..."
Federico Brooks
"After a long study session, my friend and I decided to give this place a try since she lived across the street, and it seemed pretty cheap. My friend..."
Patrick Lamm
"Probably the best place where you can get an espresso close to an italian one around the campus. They also do a very nice..."
eMaN
"My favorite lunch place at Berkeley. Fresh baguettes, wonderful salads, perfect-sized portions. Cool..."
Gerard Roland
"The Greek salad is great, but you can't go wrong, and the close, old world cafe feel makes a meeting feel..."
Benjamin Smarr
Akemi
Akemi
82/100 (1953 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Baked Scallop Roll
龙虾拉面 lobster ramen
Amaebi - Sweet Shrimp
三文鱼皮卷 salmon skin roll
Rock and Roll BBQ Eel Avocado
49er Sushi Roll
Salmon Teriyaki Combination
Pork Belly Gyoza
大阪烧 Okonomiyaki
Avocado Roll and Spider Roll
Premium Sushi Combo
柚子奶油布丁 yuzu panna cotta
Tempura
Ramen
Pork
prosecco
Miso Soup
Karaage chicken
Veggie Ramen
Spicy Tuna
Cherry Blossom
Veggie Gyoza
Tempura Appetizer
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Amazonas Pizza
Amazonas Pizza
82/100 (1123 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
"This place has the best pizza - been going here for 15 years snd the quality hasn’t changed. In fact I think it keeps getting better. I always..."
John Morgan
"Really solid, standard fare pizza from a family owned, local shop. The regular crust pizzas are doughy with a nice char on the bottom. They do not..."
Lucas Nguyen
"Ordered a Cacique pizza. There was some confusion over our online but the owner/manager was very nice and accommodating. Wanted to leave a review..."
Manuel Aguilar
"Came here during the shelter in place order on 3-28-20. People were very friendly. Could only take food to go. Tried the NY style pizza. It was..."
Ken Wong
"Wow! This pizza is fabulous. Sour dough crust that's crispy on the bottom and soft on the top, really great variety of toppings, and delicious sauce,..."
Suuze “Cool-Hand Suuze” Tipton
Baker & Commons
82/100 (1148 ratings)
Restaurants
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Caffe Mediterraneum
Caffe Mediterraneum
82/100 (76 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"First time there tonight. We couldn't decide what to eat so preferred the..."
Adriane Glazier Turow
"I cannot express how much this place meant to me. I'm the last here, about to leave for the last time. This hurts. I don't have a clue what to do..."
Steve Leach
"Do you want the gravitas of patina? You do, because you dream of publishing your novel. Go drink a latte here and make your dream come..."
Matthew Stepanovich
"The host is very kind and the coffee is good. And you can taste the beginning of caffe..."
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"Try the SeaSide Smoovie! ..."
Sea Sic
"A tad expensive but not bad! Very nice people let us have large groups there, perfect for our game get-togethers in a large room with many tables and..."
kira levenberg
"Great cafe, has a more local vibe to it that may throw visitors off. But it has excellent food and even better coffee to go with it. Try out the Cafe..."
Nick Castle
"Pretty decent espresso and a nice environment to get some studying done. They bring in pastries from another place so I wouldn't recommend going for..."
Patrick Dugan
"I have been living next to this place for years. It has a lot of history. I think the food and coffee has improved. Yes they do have Peets but this..."
Brad Horner
"The med is classic Berkeley- sort of old and run-down looking with a beautiful layout and balcony. I used to come here in the early 90's when it was..."
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"The home of the Latte! Really nice place to study for longer periods of time (if you don't mind the homeless people). They've also got great food,..."
Chris Holdgraf
"As a patron since 1996, I can report that while some things changed - a kitchen was added, for example- most everything else is the same, and..."
SE Gifford