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Corso RistorantevsRivoli Restaurant
Trattoria Corso and Rivoli Restaurant are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Rivoli Restaurant is the choice of most writers compared to Trattoria Corso. Rivoli Restaurant comes in at #3 in Berkeley with approval from 7 reviewers like Zagat, Frommer's and Gayot.
Corso Ristorante
Zagat
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
San Francisco Chronicle
Not For Tourists
Fodor's
1788 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709
From $25/night
Zagat4.5
"Rivoli's "smaller, more casual" trattoria sister near the Berkeley Rep serves up "divine pasta" and other "rustic" Florentine-style cucina plus "top-rate" wines at "value prices"." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Parking spots can be tough to find at this popular Italian destination in Berkeley, but the rustic, authentic food is worth a few trips around the block."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Wining and dining her way through Tuscany was hard work for Wendy Brucker, who now shows off the fruits of her labor at Corso in Berkeley." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle2.5
"Corso remains true to an Italian vision. If the tonnarelli ($14) is any indication, the pasta cooker is doing its job superbly." Full review
Not For Tourists "Simple Tuscan food with a California twist."
Fodor's "This lively spot serves up a seasonal menu of excellent Florentine cuisine and Italian wines in a sparse but snazzy space." 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
