ZINO

Name: ZINO
Address: 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States, 94704
Telephone: (510) 649-9466
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

404 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

11 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for groups

A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley.

ZINO features a rotating menu of cuisines, complemented by a modern cocktail program infused with Mediterranean flavors and spices. ZINO is a gathering place for people of the community to socialize, celebrate, and share in the unique flavors of one of the most diverse regions of the world.

Vegetarian menu available.

For Parties of 9 or more, please contact the restaurant directly.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30 Bar Daily 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(510) 649-9466
Website
http://www.zinoberkeley.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jose Luis Campos
Catering
ZINO is located within the majestic Hotel Shattuck Plaza. When it comes to social and business events in Berkeley, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza has a rich history of bringing people together. Reinvented and renovated, our boutique hotel offers 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and banquet space with audio-visual support and an experienced catering team that transforms imagination into success. Contact us at 510-225-6026.
Private party facilities
Planning an event? ZINO is available for group dining, offering partial and full buyouts of the restaurant, as well as, private rooms located inside the Hotel Shattuck Plaza.

Location
2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Area
Berkeley
Cross Street
Shattuck Avenue
Parking details
Public Parking lots available at Allston Garage (on Allston Way) or Kittredge Parking Lot (on Kittredge Avenue). Street parking also available.
Public transit
1 Block from Downtown Berkeley BART
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Winter Wine Dinner with Flowers Vineyards & Winery
US$110.25 per person
19 Dec 2024 only
Immerse yourself in an evening of culinary and vinous delight at an exclusive Winter Wine Dinner, hosted in partnership with Flowers Vineyards & Winery, based in Healdsburg. Savor a thoughtfully crafted four-course, prix fixe menu featuring an amuse-bouche, and your choice of a starter course, entrée, and dessert – each perfectly paired with exquisite wines from Flowers Vineyards.
Christmas Day Buffet
US$119.08 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
A decadent Christmas Day buffet at ZINO and Hotel Shattuck Plaza will include citrus & thyme brined ham, salt crusted rosemary prime rib, whole roasted salmon, a chilled seafood buffet, fresh salads, hearty soup, flavorful sides, and delicious desserts. Celebrate the holiday with a feast that's sure to delight every palate.
Christmas Eve Chef's 4 Course Tasting Menu
US$110.25 per person
24 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate the season in style with an unforgettable dining experience at ZINO. Christmas Eve we are pleased to offer a four-course tasting menu created by Executive Chef Jose Luis Campos featuring decadent seasonal ingredients. Meat, seafood and vegetarian choices of a starter course, followed by your choice of salad, a sumptuous entrée, and a decadent dessert. Each course is thoughtfully curated to capture the magic and flavors of the holidays in Northern California. Join us for this evening to celebrate with friends and family.

Road to MoroccoUS$19.00
green chickpea hummus, muhummarra, kale & olive falafel, tzatziki, coriander flatbread
Tombo Tuna TartareUS$18.00
harissa, cucumber, avocado, capers, flatbread crackers
Crispy & Spicy CalamariUS$17.00
sun dried tomato aioli, grilled sweet peppers
Italian Tomato & Bread SoupUS$16.00
fall's end tomatoes, Pugliese bread, saffron, basil, extra virgin olive oil
CauliliniUS$12.00
salsa verde, capers, anchovy, lemon

Mains

Classic Caesar SaladUS$18.00
fresh greens, garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, white anchovy
Chickories & Blue Cheese SaladUS$20.00
endive, radicchio, frisee, des dames blue cheese, pomegranate seeds, tarragon, candied hazelnuts, lemon-champagne vinaigrette
Autumn FlatbreadUS$22.00
house made dough, Mornay - garlic sauce, hen of the woods mushrooms, mozzarella, prosciutto, wild arugula, truffle oil
Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$28.00
house-ground pork & beef meatballs, tomato sugo, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil, toasted bread crumbs
Honeynut Squash GnocchiUS$24.00
house made pasta, wild mushrooms, "garleek" cream sauce, rocket, Parmigiano Reggiano
Chicken ScallopiniUS$30.00
Mary's Organic chicken breast, creamy polenta, charred broccolini, chanterelle & enoki mushrooms, caper demi-glace

Wraps & Sandwiches

choice of: french fries or lemon-herb rice or salad

Falafel WrapUS$18.00
fried green chickpeas, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, green tahini, fermented chili sauce, served on flatbread
Grilled Chicken WrapUS$19.00
za'atar chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onions, garlic-yogurt sauce
Fried Chicken SandwichUS$22.00
apple-pomegranate slaw, Aleppo honey, spicy pickles, brioche bun, side salad
Shattuck BurgerUS$22.00
Angus beef, Gouda, caramelized onion, bacon, gem lettuce, beef tallow aioli, brioche bun

Sides & Additions

Side SaladUS$10.00
tomato, onion, cucumber
French FriesUS$10.00
Add Chicken BreastUS$12.00
Add Marinated AnchovyUS$6.00
Add FalafelUS$7.00
Add Beef SouvlakiUS$10.00

What 404 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ZINO offers a convenient location near Berkeley Rep, making it a preferred choice for theater-goers. Guests rave about its "amazing food and quality for the price," with standout dishes like the margarita pizza and scallop appetizer. The restaurant is praised for its "outstanding service," creating a welcoming atmosphere.

404 Reviews

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Nicole
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quality menu items with good service, lunch option in convenient downtown location.
ZINOResponded today
Dear Nicole, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our menu offerings and that our downtown location worked well for your lunch plans. We look forward to welcoming you back to ZINO Restaurant soon!
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Barbara
San Francisco
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious little gem salad , like a fresher Caesar. I love the crispy lemon slices! I enjoyed my veggie risotto and my husband liked his spaghetti and meatballs . I wish the chairs were less loungy/more upright and at the right height for the table.
ZINOResponded 2 days ago
Dear Barbara, Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy you enjoyed the little gem salad, veggie risotto, and spaghetti with meatballs. Rest assured, we also appreciate your feedback on the seating and will take your suggestion into consideration. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you'll consider returning for another great dining experience in the future.
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Tony
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came for thanksgiving buffet. Food was mostly very good. Crabs were unseasoned. Turkey and Prime Rib were incredible. Stuffing was delicious. Desserts were solid the pecan pie was the star as it was salty and sweet—stood out for sure. Service was ok considering how busy it was. Would repeat!
ZINOResponded on 2 December 2024
Dear Tony, Thank you for taking a moment to review your experience. We are honored to learn you enjoyed our Thanksgiving Buffet. It was a pleasure having you as a guest at ZINO Restaurant, and we look forward to welcoming you back next year.
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Greg
San Francisco
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
For Chez Panisse prices ($120/person) on Thanksgiving we got a meal from the Safeway deli. Veggies cooked to mush. Desserts from the cheapest supermarket box, not made in house and not even the supermarket bakery level stuff. Waiter nowhere to be found. We finally got to order drinks after we’d finished eating. But automatic 20% gratuity added. Sterile banquet room. This place sucks.
ZINOResponded on 2 December 2024
Dear Greg, We’re deeply sorry to hear about your disappointing Thanksgiving experience. Your feedback is invaluable, and we regret falling short of providing the quality and service we are typically known for. The issues you mentioned, from the food quality to the service and ambiance, are unacceptable and not representative of the experience we strive to deliver. Your insights are vital to us as we continually improve and enhance our guest experience. We hope to change your perceptions someday.
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Cele
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined there twice in three days- a great place to catch up with friends
ZINOResponded on 2 December 2024
Dear Cele, Thank you for dining with us twice in such a short time! We’re delighted to hear that our restaurant provided a great atmosphere for catching up with friends. It’s always wonderful to be part of special moments like these, and we look forward to welcoming you back to ZINO Restaurant soon for more great meals and memories.
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Amy
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding service, delicious cuisine and comfortable setting. Every bite was a delight. There were flashing lights in the street due to an emergency vehicle and for half our meal we had to deal with this on our faces since we were seated at a window. No fault of the restaurant but it would have been nice to be offered a different table.
ZINOResponded on 22 November 2024
Dear Amy, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the service and cuisine. We’re sorry about any unexpected distractions, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for dining with us, and we’ll certainly take your feedback into account to improve the experience for future guests.
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Marc
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food, friendly but slow service in fairly empty bar/restaurant.
ZINOResponded on 25 November 2024
Dear Marc, Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and our team members' friendliness. We apologize for any service issues and assure you we will work to improve for the future.
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Yogesh
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our Server got into fight with the chef and it was awful experience being there witnessing that. No one was ready to attend to us and we could hear yelling from the kitchen.
ZINOResponded on 20 November 2024
Dear Yogesh, Thank you for taking a moment to share. Please accept our sincerest apologies for your experience. What you have shared does not reflect a typical instance for our establishment, and we can assure you your report will be discussed internally to prevent it from occurring again. We hope you will consider giving us another chance to welcome you back to change your lasting impression.
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Pauline
San Francisco
324 reviews
vip
5.0
324 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We met for lunch before going to a Berkeley Rep play which is 3 blocks away. We wound up getting breakfast, avocado toast and two eggs with sausage. Food was good. Service was attentive. The restaurant is in an open area next to the lobby but it can get a little noisy with people leaving the hotel but it's not obnoxious or continuous.
ZINOResponded on 31 October 2024
Dear Pauline, Thank you for sharing your experience at ZINO Restaurant! It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed our tasty breakfast and attentive service. We’re glad our open atmosphere added to the ambiance despite the occasional lobby noise. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable meal!
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Gail
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pretty good. Nice servers, food is good. Breakfast was an excellent option. Dinner was a little limited on choices. I really liked all the friendly, helpful servers. Dinner too pricey. I had duck pasta and glass of wine. $70.00.
ZINOResponded on 28 October 2024
Dear Gail, Thank you for dining with us recently. It's wonderful to know our hospitable team left a memorable impression on you and that you started your day off right with our delicious breakfast offerings. However, we regret that our dinner options left much to be desired. We'll be sure to share your input internally for further consideration, as we are always seeking ways to improve. Take care, and we hope to welcome you back to change your lasting impression.
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ZINO is rated 4.2 stars by 404 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Additional information

Cross Street
Shattuck Avenue
Area
Berkeley
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30 Bar Daily 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking lots available at Allston Garage (on Allston Way) or Kittredge Parking Lot (on Kittredge Avenue). Street parking also available.
Public transit
1 Block from Downtown Berkeley BART
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jose Luis Campos
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zinoberkeley.com/
Phone number
(510) 649-9466
Catering
ZINO is located within the majestic Hotel Shattuck Plaza. When it comes to social and business events in Berkeley, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza has a rich history of bringing people together. Reinvented and renovated, our boutique hotel offers 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and banquet space with audio-visual support and an experienced catering team that transforms imagination into success. Contact us at 510-225-6026.
Private party facilities
Planning an event? ZINO is available for group dining, offering partial and full buyouts of the restaurant, as well as, private rooms located inside the Hotel Shattuck Plaza.

ZINO

Make a booking

Additional information

Winter Wine Dinner with Flowers Vineyards & Winery

Christmas Day Buffet

Christmas Eve Chef's 4 Course Tasting Menu

Featured Items

ZINO French DipUS$22.00

Appetizers

Road to MoroccoUS$19.00

Tombo Tuna TartareUS$18.00

Crispy & Spicy CalamariUS$17.00

Italian Tomato & Bread SoupUS$16.00

CauliliniUS$12.00

Mains

Classic Caesar SaladUS$18.00

Chickories & Blue Cheese SaladUS$20.00

Autumn FlatbreadUS$22.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$28.00

Honeynut Squash GnocchiUS$24.00

Chicken ScallopiniUS$30.00

Wraps & Sandwiches

Falafel WrapUS$18.00

Grilled Chicken WrapUS$19.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUS$22.00

Shattuck BurgerUS$22.00

Sides & Additions

Side SaladUS$10.00

French FriesUS$10.00

Add Chicken BreastUS$12.00

Add Marinated AnchovyUS$6.00

Add FalafelUS$7.00

Add Beef SouvlakiUS$10.00

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