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Rivoli RestaurantvsShen Hua
Rivoli Restaurant and Shen Hua are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, Rivoli Restaurant scores significantly better than Shen Hua. Rivoli Restaurant scores 84 with praise from 6 reviews including Gayot, San Francisco Chronicle and Frommer's.
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
Shen Hua Zagat San Francisco Chronicle Gayot
Not For Tourists
2914 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705-2204
From $0/night
Zagat3.7
"Regulars say "some of the very best Chinese food in the East Bay" can be found at this big Berkeley eatery delivering "fresh" fare and "good service most of the time"." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle2.0
"The menu at Shen Hua, which is touted as northern Chinese, has morphed over the years into an American-friendly selection. Spicy items are marked with a little red pepper." Full review
Gayot13.0
"Fresh ingredients lure Berkeley locals for northern Chinese cuisine." Full review
Not For Tourists "Authentic and fabulous regional Chinese cuisine with a full bar."
