19 restaurants in Berkeley, editor-picked for restaurants open sunday. Where to eat a sit-down dinner on sunday. All restaurants in Berkeley.

Comal ★ 4.6

$$$Modern MexicanDowntownSun-Wed 17:00-21:00; Thu-Sat 17:00-22:00

Michelin Bib Gourmand. Oaxacan-leaning Mexican: three-day mole negro, heirloom tortillas, mezcal cocktails. Fire-pit patio, packed on weeknights.

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Ippuku ★ 4.5

$$$Japanese izakayaDowntownMon-Thu and Sun 17:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00

Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026. Binchotan yakitori with heritage chicken, house-ground soba and a shochu list. Counter seating near Downtown Berkeley BART.

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Rose Pizzeria ★ 4.5

$$PizzaDowntownWed-Sun 12:00-21:00; Mon-Tue closed

Nationally acclaimed. A 22-seat room: vegan dough, nine rotating thin-crust varieties, rose garden patio. Natural wine. Book on Resy; fills fast.

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Great China ★ 4.4

$$Northern ChineseDowntownMon and Wed-Thu 17:30-20:30; Fri 17:30-21:00; Sat-Sun 11:30-14:30 and 17:00-21:00; Tue closed

Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025. UC Berkeley institution: Peking duck, Double Skin noodle salad, hand-made dumplings and an award-winning wine list.

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Gather ★ 4.3

$$$New AmericanDowntownWed-Fri 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:30; Sat-Sun 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:30; Mon-Tue closed

Farm-to-table Berkeley anchor since 2009 inside the David Brower Center, the city's greenest building. Weekend brunch is the best entry point.

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Funky Elephant ★ 4.3

$$ThaiFourth StreetTue-Fri 11:30-14:30 and 17:00-20:30; Sat-Sun 12:00-15:00 and 17:00-20:30; Mon closed

Michelin Guide Thai in an unmarked West Berkeley industrial building. House-made curry pastes, non-tourist menu. Corn fritter and massaman lamb essential.

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Bar Panisse ★ 4.3

$$California small platesGourmet GhettoDaily 17:00-22:00

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.

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Via del Corso ★ 4.2

$$$ItalianGourmet GhettoTue-Thu and Sun 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00; Mon closed

North Berkeley trattoria: house-made pasta, rotisserie chicken and small Italian producers. Warm, unhurried room that works for both weeknights and occasions.

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La Note ★ 4.2

$$French ProvencalDowntownMon-Fri 08:00-14:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-15:00

Provencal breakfast and lunch since 1997. Lemon gingerbread pancakes, house-made preserves and lavender iced tea. Terracotta patio. Berkeley best brunch.

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Tane Vegan Izakaya ★ 4.2

$$Vegan JapaneseDowntownSun-Thu 17:00-21:30; Fri-Sat 16:30-22:00

Berkeley 100 percent plant-based Japanese izakaya. Vegan nigiri, mushroom karaage and seasonal small plates. California organic produce. Sister to Shizen SF.

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La Marcha ★ 4.2

$$$Spanish tapasDowntownMon-Fri 11:00-15:00 and 16:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-15:00 and 16:00-22:00

Michelin Guide listed Spanish tapas: pintxos, wood-fired paella, serious house-cured charcuterie. Weekend brunch adds Gazpacho Bloody Maria and brunch paella.

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Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen ★ 4.1

$$Jewish-American deliGourmet GhettoDaily 08:00-21:00

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.

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Vik's Chaat ★ 4.1

$Indian chaatFourth StreetTue-Sun 11:00-18:00; Mon closed

Michelin Guide Indian street food counter on Fourth Street. Chaat, dosas, pani puri and rotating thali specials. Next to an Indian grocery. Outdoor tables.

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Agrodolce Osteria ★ 4.1

$$$Sicilian ItalianGourmet GhettoTue-Sun 17:00-21:00; Mon closed

Sicilian osteria in the Gourmet Ghetto. Arancini, pasta con le sarde, caponata and grilled fish. Less prominent than its neighbors; more loyal regulars.

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Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen ★ 4.0

$$Cajun and CreoleDowntownTue-Fri 11:30-21:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-21:00; Mon closed

New Orleans-style kitchen downtown: gumbo, etouffee, fried catfish. Weekend brunch includes Boudin Benedict and live music. Reliably loud, reliably fun.

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Zachary's Chicago Pizza ★ 4.0

$$Chicago pizzaSolano AvenueSun-Thu 11:00-20:30; Fri-Sat 11:00-21:00

Berkeley institution for deep-dish stuffed pizza since 1983. Cheese first, toppings second, sauce on top: upside-down build. Order stuffed; expect a wait.

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Tacubaya ★ 4.0

$MexicanFourth StreetMon-Fri 11:00-20:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-20:00

Michelin Guide counter-service Mexican on Fourth Street. Al pastor tacos, sopa de tortilla, tamales and house sauces. Weekend brunch adds huevos rancheros.

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Berkeley Social Club ★ 3.9

$$Korean-AmericanDowntownMon-Thu 09:00-14:30 and 17:00-21:00; Fri 09:00-15:00 and 17:00-22:00; Sat 08:00-15:00 and 17:00-22:00; Sun 08:00-14:30 and 17:00-21:00

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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Revival Bar and Kitchen ★ 3.9

$$New AmericanDowntownTue-Thu and Sun 16:00-20:30; Fri-Sat 16:00-22:30; Mon closed

Sustainably sourced bar and kitchen near Berkeley Rep. Local oyster program, classic cocktails and kitchen open past curtain time. Good pre-theater option.

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Berkeley Food & Counter Culture Tour★ 5.0 (1)

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Berkeley Food & Counter Culture Tour

Explore Berkeley's North Shattuck neighborhood (formerly the Gourmet Ghetto) and UC Berkeley on a guided walking tour. Enjoy food stops, see the Campanile, and visit t...

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