Rivoli Restaurant
Berkeley, CA 94707
Phone: (510) 526-2542
- Cross Street:
- Peralta Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri 5:30pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
Message from Rivoli Restaurant
hands on, moderately priced restaurant with simple and creative food
- organic
- notable wine list
- simple and casual dining
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Editorial Review for Rivoli Restaurant – by Laura Reiley
In Short
Families and couples jostle past academic types enjoying informal service at the bar and head to the simply decorated dining room, with views of the shaded back garden. The Chez Panisse-inspired menu offers sophisticated treatments of simple Italian and American dishes, as well as seasonal organic produce. Portobello fritters and intense Caesar salad are constants in the changing lineup; favorites have included white-corn soup with chive cream or roast juniper-cured pork loin with baby lima beans.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyWith lots of bottles less than $40, the wine list is divided between California, France and Italy, with numerous half bottles and by-the-glass offerings.
Know Before You GoGroups wishing to seat more than ten people should avoid reservations Friday through Sunday.
User Reviews for Rivoli Restaurant
10/15/2007 Posted by lisachang79
Rivoli is not to be missed!!! Each dish is prepared with soul and elegance. It really seems as if the chef takes pride in each dish they turn out. The pumpkin gnocchi appetizer, chicken two ways and gingerbread cake are DEEELIIISH!!!! I'm from LA but I will be coming back to the Bay just to eat at Rivoli.
01/12/2007 Posted by billzame
Rivoli is my favorite restaurant in the East Bay. The portobello mushroom fritters never disappoint, and most of the menu is very well executed. It is not Chez Panisse or Olivetto -- and does not try to be. But if you want interesting and satisfying food, a menu with reasonable variety, a very sensible wine list -- all at a reasonable (not cheap) price, Rivoli will not disappoint. Service is best when Roscoe is in the front of the house, but can be a little hit-and-miss at other times.
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