ZINO
ZINO is a restaurant destination in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood that showcases Mediterranean cuisines and entices you with its exotic promise. The artistically-designed interiors are refreshing, drawing on inspiration from the land and sea, creating a colorful social gathering place.
Gather
Under the watchful eye of Chef Charis Wahl, the team at Gather Restaurant crafts delightful locavore dishes with a Northern Californian influence. The best picks from local farms go into the making of beautifully plated creations that include braised meats, fish specialties, brick-oven pizzas and fresh vegetable sandwiches. The delicate food is balanced by a vibrant West Coast wine list and creative cocktails. The ambiance is warm and easy-going, with rich wood accents adorned with ferns, creepers and wicker lanterns. The patio garden offers a lovely dining option as well.
We serve well balanced craft cocktails with fun edible garnishes, plus any off menu cocktail your heart desires. Top menu items include a double smash burger fit to share and a Peruvian inspired ceviche with fresh halibut. Seasonal vegetables, options for vegans, and delicious desserts!
Iyasare
Iyasare is a classy Japanese restaurant that serves authentic traditional cuisine cooked with farm-fresh vegetables. You can order your meal starting with their salads followed by the main course. The kakiage tempura, squid, Cedar Plank Roasted Scottish Salmon, and Charshu Miso Ramen are the most recommended dishes you can order from their menu. The Iyasare serves all kinds of wines and beer, though they specialize in sake and shochu cocktails which will want to make you skip our regular spirits. The restaurant is expensive but with a quiet and peaceful environment and the quality of food that they offer, it is worth visiting.
Wine So Cru is a neighborhood wine bar that offers a fine selection of wines. Enjoy a glass in our lounge, or purchase a bottle to take home with you.
Lucia's Pizzeria is a wonderful place to indulge in delightful pizza and other Italian eats. This cosy restaurant serves up scrumptious variants of authentic pizza, salads, cheeseboards and other delicacies while it also serves up perfectly competent beer and wine. The well-lit restaurant with bright furniture and a warm setting sets the mood even before the great food works its magic. They also rustle up vegan and gluten-free options. The pizza is prepared in a 1000-degree oven shipped from Naples. Fabulous! Such light, delicate crispy calamari, with those gourmet touches of fried sage leaves and bell pepper shavings, is just fantabulous. The gluten-free pizza is fluffy, springy, toothsome, moist and chewy, just as your idea of heavenly bites. Yes, heaven has come to earth.
Book Society is a one-of-a-kind 21+ community space in Berkeley, CA, where books and wine take center stage. Our signature book and wine pairings are thoughtfully curated to create a totally unique sensory experience. In addition to our pairings, we offer cozy seating for lounging, lively book clubs, interactive author events, and a delectable menu of lite bites and non-alcoholic beverages. Our membership program provides exclusive access to additional perks and our book & wine subscription program enables customers to take the Book Society experience home. From the minute you step through our doors, you’ll find a welcoming space to relax, discover, and connect. At Book Society, we believe that stories and wine are best shared, and every visit is designed to bring people together in a celebration of life’s simple pleasures.
