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Rivoli Restaurant
- American
- Berkeley, CA
About this business
Locals looking for Italian cuisine that is a cut above, yet without pretension, come here for exceptional food, comfortable decor and sophisticated service. With its comfy seats and bar, and nicely-pruned backyard garden, it is the perfect place for dates or business trips. Everything from the portobello mushroom fritters to the roast pork loin to the exquisite spinach salad and grilled artichokes is remarkable and made from the freshest local, organic ingredients. Fine bottles of wine are also available.
Location details
1539 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
great place This was a great place! I loved their pasta and their bread was warm and freshly baked. Their sauces had the perfect amount of spices and their servers were polite and friendly.
Worst Customer Service in the East Bay – I've been to Rivoli several times and am only treated well if I'm with a friend of mine whose parents are long and loyal customers. Otherwise, the whole atmosphere is very snobby and the waiters are terrible. One time we booked a reservation for my father's birthday and we had to wait 45 minutes. Once we got our table our elitist waiter said that he had "taken the liberty to order an appetizer for us". Great.... Another time, we went on a Monday and there were clearly tables but they ... read more
NOT TO BE MISSED!! – Rivoli is not to be missed!!! Each dish is prepared with soul and elegance. It really seems as if the chef takes pride in each dish they turn out. The pumpkin gnocchi appetizer, chicken two ways and gingerbread cake are DEEELIIISH!!!! I'm from LA but I will be coming back to the Bay just to eat at Rivoli.
An old favorite – Rivoli is my favorite restaurant in the East Bay. The portobello mushroom fritters never disappoint, and most of the menu is very well executed. It is not Chez Panisse or Olivetto -- and does not try to be. But if you want interesting and satisfying food, a menu with reasonable variety, a very sensible wine list -- all at a reasonable (not cheap) price, Rivoli will not disappoint. Service is best when Roscoe is in the front of the house, but can be a little hit-and-miss at other times.
I love this resturant, balanced menu, good service – Always pleased with the menu, fresh and comforting. Consistently good food and service always a pleasure Although the main room is small it overlooks a charming garden.
Good but better restaurants in the area – Decent food but not much flare or pizzaz. Definitely not a good value. Would feel better if they hadn't charged as much. Appetizers and drinks were excellent. Main courses and dessert were pretty good. Service was fine but not memorable.
Incomparable food flavors – I've been to Rivoli twice, and each time, the food flavors were perfect, and I don't use that word lightly. Moreover, all the flavors in each dish complement each other. There were several times during each meal that I simply withdrew from conversation, closed my eyes, and savored the symphony of tastes. From the appetizers (the portobello fritters are a must) to the main courses, through the smallest of desserts (who knew a 1-inch ball of pineapple sorbet could be so satisfying?), every taste is ... read more
Excellent all around – I've visited this restaurant twice and had an outstanding experience both times. The restaurant is cozy and warm, but tables aren't so crowded that you feel you have no privacy. The service is excellent from start to finish. Both times I had waiters who were attentive, answered all my questions and kept my water glass full. The food is exquisite. Although the menu is short (you can check their website for the weekly menu to make sure there's something you'll like), everything I've had there - seafood, ... read more
I was disappointed, mostly by the waiter and manager who were subtly snooty. The food is tasty, but a little on the oily/heavy side. We were one of the earlier seatings but waited almost 10 minutes with no water or bread while people who were seated after us got their orders taken. I made the mistake of ordering "Belgian endive and arugula salad with bleu D'auvergne, candied walnuts, nectarine and champagne walnut vinaigrette." Who knows what "bleu D'auvergne" means? I don't eat blue cheese so ended up picking out each piece... read more
Frequently asked questions about Rivoli Restaurant
How is Rivoli Restaurant rated?
Rivoli Restaurant has a 4.6 star rating with 320 reviews.
When is Rivoli Restaurant open?
Rivoli Restaurant is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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