Chez Panisse Cafe ★ 4.7
A la carte cafe upstairs at Chez Panisse: wood-fired pizza, seasonal plates and farm sourcing. No month-ahead reservation required upstairs.
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Comal ★ 4.6
Michelin Bib Gourmand. Oaxacan-leaning Mexican: three-day mole negro, heirloom tortillas, mezcal cocktails. Fire-pit patio, packed on weeknights.
Ippuku ★ 4.5
Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026. Binchotan yakitori with heritage chicken, house-ground soba and a shochu list. Counter seating near Downtown Berkeley BART.
Great China ★ 4.4
Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025. UC Berkeley institution: Peking duck, Double Skin noodle salad, hand-made dumplings and an award-winning wine list.
Bar Panisse ★ 4.3
Opened December 2025 by the Chez Panisse team. Walk-in only, no reservations, open daily. Seasonal small plates and natural wine in the former Cesar space.
La Note ★ 4.2
Provencal breakfast and lunch since 1997. Lemon gingerbread pancakes, house-made preserves and lavender iced tea. Terracotta patio. Berkeley best brunch.
Tane Vegan Izakaya ★ 4.2
Berkeley 100 percent plant-based Japanese izakaya. Vegan nigiri, mushroom karaage and seasonal small plates. California organic produce. Sister to Shizen SF.
La Marcha ★ 4.2
Michelin Guide listed Spanish tapas: pintxos, wood-fired paella, serious house-cured charcuterie. Weekend brunch adds Gazpacho Bloody Maria and brunch paella.
Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen ★ 4.1
Gourmet Ghetto deli since 1986. House-made pastrami, Acme rye bread, smoked fish and matzoh ball soup. California answer to New York Jewish deli. Open daily.
Zachary's Chicago Pizza ★ 4.0
Berkeley institution for deep-dish stuffed pizza since 1983. Cheese first, toppings second, sauce on top: upside-down build. Order stuffed; expect a wait.
Tacubaya ★ 4.0
Michelin Guide counter-service Mexican on Fourth Street. Al pastor tacos, sopa de tortilla, tamales and house sauces. Weekend brunch adds huevos rancheros.
Berkeley Social Club ★ 3.9
Korean-American all-day cafe with 40 craft beers on tap. Mascarpone French Toast and Crab Eggs Benedict. Open daily from breakfast through late dinner.
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