Chez Panisse is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

1. Chez Panisse

8.6
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 134 tips and reviews

Nick F.Nick Fruendt: Very romantic and classy establishment

EaterEater: The upstairs café at Chez Panisse channels the spirit of California dining even more ecstatically than its more formal downstairs sibling. Read more.

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Alice Waters's legendary eatery is known for its locally sourced ingredients, formal prix-fixe menus, and personal service, while its upstairs café offers simpler fare in a more casual setting. Read more.

Berkeley City Club is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

2. Berkeley City Club

8.0
2315 Durant Ave (btwn Ellsworth & Dana), Berkeley, CA
Hotel · Southside · 15 tips and reviews

Boris B.Boris Baldinger: Very nice and classy place. Was cool to hang out and create some code there during the BADCamp Code sprints in October 2013.

Stuart A.Stuart Adler: Historic, classy hotel for ~ $175 a night. Right in the center of downtown (University of) Berkeley, this is an amazing place to stay. Complementary light breakfast and Pete's coffee all day long.

Dr Profressor Food Destroyer V.Dr Profressor Food Destroyer Von Die Quantum Realm: One of the best places to stay in the entire Bay Area. Historic, charismatic, polite and professional staff. Also, the pool is excellent. 👌

Way Station Brew is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

3. Way Station Brew

8.5
2120 Dwight Way (Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Café · South Berkeley · 4 tips and reviews

Brandon N.Brandon Nuckelt: My go to neighborhood spot for a great Dirty Chai Latte or a fancy toast.

shinycatshinycat: Great croissants and sandwiches, arugula, decent chai latte :)

Tobias S.Tobias Schmidt: Some of the best cold brew I've had in months – and I drink a lot of cold brew! Owner is a coffee geek and invited me to a spontaneous cupping, all on the house!

Caravaggio Gelateria Italiana is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

4. Caravaggio Gelateria Italiana

8.6
1797 Shattuck Ave (Delaware St.), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Gourmet Ghetto · 13 tips and reviews

Romit M.Romit Mehta: Great Gelato, nice unique flavors

Junes C.Junes C: Dense and delicious gelato. I'd like to see how this place shapes to fit Berkeley as time goes, since it's so new. Be warned that portions are small so opt for more than just the baby scoop!

Ayaka N.Ayaka Nonaka: Their fior di latte gelato is soooo good. 🤤🥛 If you like milk flavored things, you have to get it!

The Gardener is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

5. The Gardener

7.9
1836 4th St, Berkeley, CA
Gift Store · 10 tips and reviews

Libby L.Libby Lee-Egan: Great gifts for the classy homebody in your life

Amy B.Amy B: Excellent variety of lotions and soaps. Need s hostess gift? This is your place. Unique, lovely (not too cheap) items.

Chris G.Chris Go: I love their card selection.

Tupper & Reed is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

6. Tupper & Reed

8.1
2271 Shattuck Ave (Bancroft), Berkeley, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Berkeley · 20 tips and reviews

Pavan K.Pavan Kulkarni: Love all the cocktails here . Mezcal whiskey rum anything . Get the brussell sprouts too. Nice old fashioned ambiance

SFGateSFGate: The nearly 90-year-old building features a huge fireplace and painted wood beam ceilings. It seems tailor-made for a bar, and the owners opted to accent that charm with cozy booths and vintage lights. Read more.

CarolineCaroline: Berkeley needed a cocktail bar like this. Great selection of booze and a big book of really well-priced cocktails upstairs.

Corso Trattoria is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

7. Corso Trattoria

8.4
1788 Shattuck Ave (Delaware Street), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Berkeley · 24 tips and reviews

Frank K.Frank Kim: The duck soup here is incredible, and the sword fish and the tagliatelle with beef and pork ragu were awesome too.

Yoon C.Yoon Choi: One of the best italian restaurants in my book! Try tagliatelle al sugo with a special house recepie passed down from the grandma generation. Extra fun if you get a bar seat next open kitchen!

Skye J.Skye J: I may have to come and try this place again. 4 of us went out for a full meal and drinks and the only memorable thing was the cocktails

Ippuku is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

8. Ippuku

8.6
2130 Center St (btw Oxford & Shattuck), Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 122 tips and reviews

Skye J.Skye J: pretty fancy, pretty yummy. I'd go back again

Kit C.Kit Carrau: Corn fritters and pork belly are epic 👌

CakesCakes: 3 words - bacon wrapped mochi!

Skates on the Bay is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

9. Skates on the Bay

7.8
100 Seawall Dr., Berkeley, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Berkeley Marina · 64 tips and reviews

Jay A.Jay A.: Here's a good tip: DON'T EAT HERE! Unless of course you like cold tasteless food and rancid crab. However if those tickle your fancy by all means dine here and enjoy the ensuing food poisoning.

Sophie S.Sophie Shafter: Been going here with my grandparents since I was a child. Make a reservation and request a window seat, the views are well worth it.

David S.David Sanger: Eat in the bar if you don't want to wait for a table.

Masse's Pastries is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

10. Masse's Pastries

7.5
1469 Shattuck Ave (btw Rose & Vine), Berkeley, CA
Dessert Shop · Gourmet Ghetto · 14 tips and reviews

Gal O.Gal Oppenheimer: I love their Opera cake. It's my favorite thus far.

Nino P.Nino Panes: Strawberry Macarons

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Very good chocolate eclair. No viennoiserie in sight. Strange for a patisserie.

Breads of India is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

11. Breads of India

7.4
2448 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 3 tips and reviews

Caroline C.Caroline Cholette: The menu changes often but always delicious full flavor indian food. The best samosas ever too! Great fast friendly service.

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Hopefully will reopen soon

Steve J.Steve Jones: Menu changes all the time with specials, but the food is always great. Might be a little out of your way, but call ahead and you can be home fast as from your usual spot.

Pizza Moda is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

12. Pizza Moda

7.4
1401 University Ave (Acton St.), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · West Berkeley · 10 tips and reviews

Kirke C.Kirke Curtis: What's good here? EVERYTHING! This is one of my all time favorites in the East Bay. Try the Zucchini Ribbon Salad, any of the pizzas, whole spaghetti with pesto reduction sauce, etc., etc.

Andres H.Andres Hurtado: The pizza margarita is really good!

Iker Z.Iker Zugaza: Very good pizza and super friendly service. Loved it!

Tai San is one of The 13 Best Fancy Places in Berkeley.

13. Tai San

7.1
2811 Telegraph Ave (btwn Stuart & Oregon St), Berkeley, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Huf M.Huf Michaels: mandarin fried chicken!!!

J-MoJ-Mo: I always get the wonton soup!