Corso Trattoria is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

1. Corso Trattoria

8.4
1788 Shattuck Ave (Delaware Street), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Berkeley · 24 tips and reviews

Frank K.Frank Kim: The duck soup here is incredible, and the sword fish and the tagliatelle with beef and pork ragu were awesome too.

Yoon C.Yoon Choi: One of the best italian restaurants in my book! Try tagliatelle al sugo with a special house recepie passed down from the grandma generation. Extra fun if you get a bar seat next open kitchen!

Skye J.Skye J: I may have to come and try this place again. 4 of us went out for a full meal and drinks and the only memorable thing was the cocktails

The Italian Homemade Company is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

2. The Italian Homemade Company

7.9
2905 College Ave, Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

LindsLinds: For NYC people, this has a similar market feel to Il Buco Alimentari -- but with a more traditional red sauce menu. Pure comfort food, & portions are generous. Highly recommend the pasticciata sauce.

Angel M.Angel Max: All the pasta and especially the gnocchi.

Daniel G.Daniel Grayson: Delicious meats and cheeses and homemade pasta! So good you ought to forgive the slightly grouchy service.

Lo Coco's is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

3. Lo Coco's

8.2
1400 Shattuck Ave (btwn Vine & Rose), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 12 tips and reviews

Amy H.Amy Holtz: One of the best restaurants in the area. Scallops, wild boar sausage, lasagna, or fig and prosciutto app, everything is well prepared and delicious. Service is quick; good wine list.

Skye J.Skye J: Yummy pasta! I haven't been to Italy but I grew up in an italian household and it really tastes like what Grandma Martinelli used to make.

Gary F.Gary Fromm: Very good pizza

Riva Cucina is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

4. Riva Cucina

800 Heinz Ave (7th), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 19 tips and reviews

Simón L.Simón Linares: Very good! we tried the burrata, the branzino and crab pasta. Also delicious the panacotta.

Kouros M.Kouros Mohit: Try the corkage free Wednesdays.

Joe M.Joe Mulcahy: Best Italian restaurant I 've been too

Paisan is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

5. Paisan

2514 San Pablo Ave (at Dwight Way), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 50 tips and reviews

Kelvin T.Kelvin Tan: The Pappardelle Bolognese pasta was pretty darn good and their outdoor patio setting was cozy. The heaters helped with the change in cool weather.

Catrina R.Catrina Roallos: Try the fried olives! You'll thank me later :)

Jaime T.Jaime Turnbull Dreher: Loved the fried olives!

Agrodolce is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

6. Agrodolce

7.3
1730 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Berkeley · 16 tips and reviews

J T.J T: Very cozy atmosphere for dinner, and a good selection of wines. Vegetarian options are limited though. Try the fried eggplant appetizer, and the ravioli.

Renee T.Renee Teefive: They have patio seating so you can bring your dog.

The Taste SheriffThe Taste Sheriff: Food is not outstanding. Had the lasagna, porchetta, and orecchiete, was not blown away by any if them. Burata was ok, carpaccio too. Not worth it too much given the $60 pp price tag.

Stella Nonna is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

7. Stella Nonna

1407 San Pablo Ave (btwn Cedar and Gilman St), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · Westbrae · 17 tips and reviews

Sarah L.Sarah L: Poached eggs with soft polenta and asparagus and parmesan is perfect brunch food with side of Acme sourdough. And a Bloody Mary.

José R.José Rodríguez: Minnesota fried chicken, pork chop, apricot/peach galette... This place really puts some great meals together!

Libby L.Libby Lee-Egan: As someone of the pregnant persuasion I appreciate the fun non-alcoholic drinks.

Donato & Co. is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

8. Donato & Co.

7.5
2635 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: From that same owner that brought us Desco in Oakland before they lost their lease. Similar modern Italian fare. Beautiful space. I liked the pork sugo with spinach fettuccine very much.

Nabeel H.Nabeel Hyatt: Great ambiance, perfect for dinner before movie at Elmwood theatre or walking up to Berkeley football.

Maggie A.Maggie Azary: this place is ACTIVELY not good. I wanted it to be a neighborhood spot, but it fell so far from its potential unfortunately.

Pasta Bene is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

9. Pasta Bene

2565 Telegraph Ave (btwn Dwight Way & Parker St), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · Southside · 28 tips and reviews

Courtney O.Courtney Ochi: Good sized pasta! The gnocchi is tasty and the Di Casa salad is the perfect size!

Joe C.Joe Cledera: You can customize your order! The food is reasonably priced, they're open late, the pasta is delicious and they have an extremely friendly staff. I will be back for sure.

Kenneth R.Kenneth Rhee: Good pasta and large portions

Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

10. Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana

7.5
2519 Durant Ave (at Telegraph Ave), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · Southside · 47 tips and reviews

Vikram R.Vikram Rajagopalan: All the vegetarian items are great. Solid Italian at great prices. A must every time I visit Berkeley

Sarah C.Sarah Chase: To impress your man on an Italian-themed date, order one of the giant calzones and show him how you can fit the entire thing in your mouth.

Song Z.Song Zheng: The godfather tastes amazing. To make it even better, sprinkle it with a healthy dose of chilli pepper.

Luca Cucina Italiana is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

11. Luca Cucina Italiana

7.5
2057 San Pablo Ave (Addison), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 12 tips and reviews

Ariel K.Ariel Kuo: Everything I had was absolutely delicious!! I don't know why it doesn't have a higher rating. The meatballs are amazing (but you only get 2), the pomodoro and bolognese sauces & roasted potatoes❤️

Dan B.Dan B: Try the meatballs. You won't regret it.

Dan B.Dan B: Amazing meatballs.

Nico's Hideaway is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

12. Nico's Hideaway

7.2
1508 Walnut St Ste B, Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 2 tips and reviews

Byron W.Byron Wilkes: Try the Happy Friday cocktail, margarita made from scratch. The seafood appetizer is the best thing on the menu.

Elon L.Elon Lenka: Appetizers, salmon, happy hour special

Bobby G's Pizzeria is one of The 13 Best Italian Restaurants in Berkeley.

13. Bobby G's Pizzeria

7.4
2072 University Ave (Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Berkeley · 45 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fox: An excellent place for a killer NY style pizza and a great pint. They usually have Pliny the Elder on tap (they have a keg a week, and it sells out often) as well.

..: Best tap list in Berkeley. Happy hour 4-7!

Rebecca P.Rebecca Petzel: Free wireless, beer, pizza, sports. Perfect!