1. Taqueria Monte Cristo
8.7
1446 University Ave (at Acton St), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Berkeley · 31 tips and reviews
Irene M: Wonderful homemade chips, and huge, delicious and satisfying torta al pastor. Skip the too-sweet margarita.
Christopher Mondoux: The toilet has no seat. Have fun.
Rodrigo Belfiore Borges: I've eaten in 3 or 4 mexican places in Berkeley.. This is definitely the best.. Good price and fast and delicious carnita taco and burrito.. Outsranding flavour and quality
2. Revival Bar + Kitchen
7.5
2102 Shattuck Ave (at Addison St), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 49 tips and reviews
Frank Kim: Great flatbread selections, the terra firms tigerbaby watermelon salad was unbelievable, and the green tomato + padron fritters were damn good.
Thrillist: R's got a deep list of fresh fruit-packed artisan cocktails plus whole hog, Cali-style dishes like grilled Lucky Dog Ranch Beef Heart, which pairs beautifully with some '67 Safe as Milk. Read more.
Tracey Brown: Try the Chili Lime Peanuts
Mere: Great atmosphere - the bust of Beethoven is so fun! Love the sandwiches and bread pudding, too.
Paul Cwynar: If you are in the East Bay, this must be on your "to do" list. Erick Balbuena is a terrific chef.
Aws Al-Abdullah: Strawberry Lemonade is insanely delicious. Like no joke, you NEED to try it.
5. Flavors of India
7.3
3211 College Ave (Alcatraz Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Brendan Duggan: Good lunch specials for under $10. You can order it with 4 levels of spice: mild, medium, spicy, or Indian spicy!
Frank Kim: Pretty decent chicken vindaloo here, I always get it takeout. One time I got the mango lassi, the guy working the counter had me taste it, was a bit watery so he made me another one right there.
C H R I S: The veggie korma is EXCELLENT
6. Chez Panisse
8.7
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 135 tips and reviews
Dr Profressor Food Destroyer Von Die Quantum Realm: Incredible. Detail focused. Humble. Let the staff pair wine for you, they know what they are doing. Alice Waters is great.
Epicurious: The daily-changing menu is limited (one option per course), but not a single dish of the three courses will disappoint at this sophisticated, eco-friendly Berkeley mainstay.
Food Network: When I'm in SF, I always take a trip into Berkley for dinner at Chez Panisse. – Chef Anne Thornton, Dessert First