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Rivoli RestaurantvsKirala
Rivoli Restaurant and Kirala are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Rivoli Restaurant is the choice of most writers compared to Kirala. Rivoli Restaurant is ranked #3 in Berkeley with praise from 7 sources including Time Out, Michelin Guide and Gayot.
Rivoli Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Zagat
Michelin Guide
San Francisco Chronicle
Gayot
Time Out
1539 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707-2119
From $25/night
Fodor's "Italian-inspired dishes using fresh, mostly organic California ingredients star on a menu that changes every three weeks." Full review
Frommer's "One of the favored dinner destinations in the East Bay, Rivoli offers top-notch food at amazingly reasonable prices." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Even after "20 years", this "exceptional" Berkeley "favorite" "continues" to "delight", dishing up "exquisite" seasonal Cal-Med cuisine along with "good vibes"." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Recycled cork wainscoting and parchment lanterns lend an earthy, Japanese vibe to Rivoli, which backs up to a lush "secret" garden framed by dramatic windows." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle2.0
"When you see a dish with lemongrass- and ginger-marinated swordfish, peanut sauce, rice, cucumbers, wonton strips, daikon sprouts and lemon sauce... you have to trust the chef." Full review
Gayot14.0
"The unassuming exterior of this little treasure on the Berkeley-Albany border belies the enticing aromas that wait inside." Full review
Time Out "Rivoli is a charming, intimate and neighbourly Italian-inspired restaurant, run by talented chef Wendy Brucker." Full review
Kirala Zagat Michelin Guide
Rough Guide San Francisco Chronicle
Not For Tourists
2100 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705
From $31/night
Zagat4.4
""Serious sushi and Japanese-food lovers" endure "epic" waits for "outstanding fresh fish", "amazing robata" and "even better" "udon dishes" at this "deservedly busy" "go-to place"." Full review
Michelin Guide "Situated only steps away from the original Berkeley Bowl, Kirala is a treasured local haunt."
Rough Guide Star
"Many argue that Kirala serves the best sushi in the Bay Area. Others claim that it's the best in the world. Moderate pricing, too- expect to pay littie over $20 to get your fill."
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"Simplicity is the key to many of the maki rolls, a refreshing contrast to the super-size, Americanized varieties so often on today's menus." Full review
Not For Tourists "Sushi and bar. Wasabi goodness."
