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Lalime's CafevsRivoli Restaurant
Lalime's Cafe and Rivoli Restaurant are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Rivoli Restaurant is the choice of most writers compared to Lalime's Cafe. Rivoli Restaurant scores 84 with endorsements from 7 reviews like Zagat, San Francisco Chronicle and Michelin Guide.
Lalime's Cafe
Fodor's
Zagat
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Gayot
San Francisco Chronicle
The Infatuation
1329 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94706-2450
From $20/night
Fodor's "Inside a charming, flower-covered house, this restaurant serves dishes that reflect the entire Mediterranean region." Full review
Zagat4.5
""First", and fans say "still the best", of the K2 restaurant group's ventures, this Berkeley Cal-Med is "a neighborhood gem if there ever was one"." Full review
Michelin Guide "The downstairs dining room, preferred by couples and lone souls, is larger with citrus walls and storefront windows offering a view of bright, blaring cars."
Rough Guide "A culinary dissertation on irony, as rich leftist Berkeley professors chow down on veal, pate de foie gras, and other distinctly un-PC fare, in a casual setting."
Gayot15.0
"Lalime's serves California-inspired Mediterranean fare to a loyal following." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle2.0
"Although the food isn't as good as I remember, even after 25 years Lalime's is deservedly going strong." Full review
The Infatuation7.9
"A neighborhood restaurant in North Berkeley with a cozy atmosphere, a solid wine list, and a constantly changing, mostly French menu. It’s not trying to be trendy at all, it’s filled with locals" Full review
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
