23 cuisines represented in our Berkeley guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.

23 cuisines, most places first

Cafe8 restaurants Brewery7 restaurants Mexican6 restaurants Californian4 restaurantsCalifornia cuisine was invented here. Bakery3 restaurants Japanese izakaya3 restaurants Pizzeria3 restaurants American2 restaurantsEggy's Neighborhood Kitchen handles Berkeley's American brunch from a plant-filled Gourmet Ghetto patio. American diner2 restaurantsHomemade Cafe has been Berkeley's breakfast institution since 1979. Cocktail bar2 restaurantsBerkeley drinks better than its reputation suggests. Japanese2 restaurantsBerkeley's Japanese scene has a distinct plant-based streak. New American2 restaurantsBerkeley's New American rooms wear their sourcing on their sleeves. Thai2 restaurantsBerkeley's two best Thai experiences could not be less alike. Vegan2 restaurants Chinese1 restaurantGreat China is Berkeley's Chinese anchor, a UC Berkeley institution downtown carrying a Michelin Bib Gourmand. French fine dining1 restaurant Indian1 restaurantVik's Chaat on Fourth Street is Berkeley's Michelin Guide-listed answer to Indian street food. Italian1 restaurantVia del Corso is North Berkeley's trattoria, a warm, unhurried Gourmet Ghetto room. Jewish deli1 restaurantSaul's Restaurant and Deli holds Berkeley's Jewish deli corner in the Gourmet Ghetto. Korean1 restaurantBerkeley Social Club puts a Korean-American spin on the all-day cafe downtown, with 40 craft beers on tap. Mexican modern1 restaurantComal is Berkeley's modern Mexican statement, a Michelin Bib Gourmand downtown with Oaxacan leanings. Spanish tapas1 restaurantLa Marcha carries Berkeley's Spanish flag downtown with a Michelin Guide listing. Wine bar1 restaurantBook Society is Berkeley's natural wine room, a College Avenue bar in Elmwood pouring low-intervention California and European bottles.