Top 10 New Restaurants of 2006

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From the archives: November 23, 2004

Make reservations at the hottest restaurants that opened in the East Bay this year.

On this page:The Top 10, More of East Bay's Top Restaurants.

The Top 10

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Eccolo--CLOSED
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    1820 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 (map)

    Chez Panisse alum branches out on his own, bringing Italian rusticity to Fourth Street's main drag.

  2. 2 Sahnmaru Korean Bbq
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    4315 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (map)

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Gioia Pizzeria
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    1586 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (map)

    Gourmet toppings and thin crusts will please both adventuresome California pizza aficionados and NY slice fans.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average House Of Chicken & Waffles
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    444 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607 (map)

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ristorante Amoroma
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    360 Park St, Moraga, CA 94556 (map)

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Albany Bistro
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    1403 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706 (map)

    Creative presentations at this East-West fusion restaurant draw local neighborhood crowds.

  7. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Amber Bistro
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    500 Hartz Ave, Danville, CA 94526 (map)

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Pearl Oyster Bar & Restaurant
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    5634 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 (map)

    Rockridge seafood spot serves up small plates and delicate flavors.

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar
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    1511 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (map)

  10. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bendean
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    1647 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (map)

    Bustling Solano Avenue spot offers Cal-Mediteranean fare in a slick setting.

More of East Bay's Top Restaurants

  1. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended O Chame
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    1830 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 (map)

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