Berkeley Restaurants

Romantic

1. Jojo

Neighborhood: North Oakland

for anyone who wants the perfect romantic dinner....

2. A Cote

Neighborhood: North Oakland

you like. This is helpful.   If I'm on a date, I like to get a table by the window if possible. To me, this place is very romantic. Especially when it's raining outside and you can hear it falling while...

3. Le Bateau Ivre Cafe

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

Sometimes I want to give half star ratings. This is one of those times. 3.5 for The Drunken Boat!  I think it's romantic. It's like that scene in Lady and the Tramp where the dogs eat fancy pasta...

4. Trio Bistro & Grill

be turned over.  I prefer that style of dining.  A romantic dinner would be perfect in this space... I know, I've enjoyed many!   One of my truly favorite places in the planet!...

5. Salute Ristorante At…

it's worth the trip.  This would also be a nice spot for a romantic dinner....

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Wine Selection

1. Marc 49

Neighborhood: North Oakland

What a nice surprise... Good wine selection, outdoor patio,  the best bruchetta. And the Oakland pannini... yum....

2. Solano Cellars Wine…

Neighborhood: North Berkeley

particularly like to see young(er) people succeeding.  You won't find any supermarket wines here, rather, a careful selection of smaller producers at all price levels....

3. Post Meridian

with the European wines generally surpassing the CA selections.  We were particularly taken with the more expensive Gruner Veltliner offering - Ehn Oberer Panzaun, from Austria ($38, bottle...

4. A Cote

Neighborhood: North Oakland

the extensive and offbeat wine list -- selections from across Europe and into Turkey, though no California wines, which we found interesting.  We then went on to the grilled flatiron steak, which comes...

5. Mono Restaurant

We've eaten at Mono several times since its recent opening, and have enjoyed it every time. The service, lunch, entres, wine selection and desserts are all excellent! The decor and atmosphere suit...

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