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Agrodolce, Berkeley, CA

Agrodolce

4.3
4.3
1437 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (510) 848-8748
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo D'Alo
  • Catering
    For private occasions, catering or any other questions call us at the restaurant.

What 1,437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Agrodolce captures the essence of authentic Italian dining with "fabulous" food and a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the generous portions and delicious dishes, from exquisite pastas to mouthwatering desserts. While service can be inconsistent, the inviting ambiance and delightful flavors make it a beloved choice for locals and visitors alike.

1,437 Reviews
  1. Diane

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience and service was very nice... Not fancy but cozy. The drinks were good. agrodoce appetizer was ok .. oil and nice spices on butternut squash, cooked well but didn't really taste squash. The linguine vongole was very small and not very good.. hardly any pasta which is strange and smallest clams. The dish my friend had, like cioppino, was mediocre and small serving. The waitress was great

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  2. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

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    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the gas fireplace that looked very realistic and being beside the kitchen to see all the delicious meals coming up. The squash leaves appetizer was excellent as was the primi piatti seafood risotto. The 6 of us were all delighted with our meals and look forward to returning next time we're in the Bay Area.

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  3. Joe

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

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    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks, and service were excellent. We have always enjoyed Agrodolce

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  4. Douglas

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our table was in a direct line with the open front door, and it was uncomfortably cold. We spoke to a server about it and he shrugged it off.

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  5. Miriam

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the service was good when we got it. We had a reservation and waited more than one hour for the branzino and pasta dish to be served. And the pasta was almost cold. I think the restaurant needs more staff or should take fewer reservations.

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  6. Arlene

    New York City

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish I could keep this gem a secret, but it SO good!

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  7. m

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    All of our entrees were tremendous. The Octopus salad was just ok, but the caponata was terrific. Service was spotty, but the servers were friendly.

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  8. Barbara

    San Francisco

    160 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I am writing a mixed review. We started with the Caprese Salad and that was very nice. We also enjoyed the bread and the olive oil mixture to dip in the bread. My husband had a beef dish that he said was okay, not great. I had the pasta with pesto and I must say that the pesto that I make, at home, has a better flavor, more garlic. We shared the chocolate dessert, which was good. Most of the staff were attentive and helpful. However, when the check arrived, my husband realized that it showed 2 desserts while in fact we shared one....and then we had to wait a long time while someone created a new check.

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  9. Al

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Used to be great but has gone downhill. Meat was fatty. Pasta was bland. Service was nice but understaffed. Back dining area smelled like a locker room.

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  10. peter

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a few times.. love the food , ambience and pricing. This time, unfortunately, with our a very poor experience with our waitress.Never let us taste the wine we ordered but simply poured it. Had to ask for water and bread which are standard things at this restaurant. Never checked on us after we finally received our meals. , Proceeded to have a 10 min left conversation with friends at a nearby table, never once looked in our direction (though we were trying discretely to get her attention). Thinking hard about never returning, but maybe we'll get lucky and get a different waitress next time.

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FAQs

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Agrodolce is rated 4.3 stars by 1437 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for Agrodolce

1730 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Francisco Street
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo D'Alo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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