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Rivoli Restaurant

1539 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707-2119
510-526-2542
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Ranked #5 of 403 restaurants in Berkeley
Price range: S$32 - S$50
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Local cuisine, View
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Neilson
Transit: North Berkeley BART
Description: Rivoli strives to be a hands on, moderately priced restaurant with simple and creative food, carefully selected wines and comfortable service in a warm and lively atmosphere. Rivoli’s distinction comes from the heart and soul of its owners and staff. The menu relies on what is seasonal, local and fresh, using mostly organic produce, sustainably caught fish and naturally raised meats and poultry. The wines are selected for their affinity with the food, and offer the best values from the cooler regions of California and the Old World. The dining room staff provides friendly and attentive service and the chefs and cooks are skilled artisans of their craft.
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Scotch Plains
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We love going to Rivoli when we visit Berkeley, their menus change every few weeks in keeping with their goal to offer fresh innovative food. This week's roast pork was divine as was their cheese soufflé appetizer. Their wine list is varied and well priced. Make the time to get there...it is worth the ride!

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california
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42 reviews 42 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Being coming here for the last 10 years. Menu and quality of food ,service is fantastic. Only negative is that it is small and they pack too many tables.

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Berkeley, California
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

The food here is fantastic as is the service. The raviolis are delicate pillows, the pastas I've tried have all been terrific, and the salads are fresh and well-composed. The fish is very fresh and seasoned to accentuate its qualities. The desserts are excellent, though a bit expensive. I've only eaten vegetarian food or fish here, so I don't know... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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37 reviews 37 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We arrived early for our reservation. We were informed that our table wasn't ready, and were offered a seat at the bar. Our table was ready within 15 minutes, which was still before our reservation time. The service was excellent, and I was impressed that our plates were removed once we had both finished eating (perhaps I've lived in Belgium... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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52 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Limited appetizers, 3 - 4 interesting choices aside from the usual salads. The menu changes a lot and there's usually one choice of either fish, chicken or beef and several vegetarian choices. I've tried the vegetarian dishes (dragged there the first time by my vegetarian niece) and would have to agree with other reviewers that they fall a little flat.... More

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Los Angeles, California
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Enjoyed a wonderful meal at Rivoli's while visiting the Bay area. It's located on Solano Avenue on a nice walking street. While the restaurant is small, it has a beautiful dining room that looks onto a glassed-in garden. It's very pleasant. The ever-changing menu offered many delicious appetizers and entrees such as dungeness crab on toast and a white fish... More

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Berkeley, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Rivoli is a big disappointment for me -- it's so close to achieving perfection (fabulous ambiance that blends indoor comfort with outdoor beauty, excellent service), but I can't get over their lackluster vegetarian options. If you're not a vegetarian, I'm sure that you can overlook this detail (my meat-eater boyfriend thinks the entrees are superb). I will also put out... More

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Vacaville, California
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Small place, It was a little crowded, service was ok nothing to write home about. terrific food, pricey, and sometimes loud.

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SF, CA
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29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This cozy restaurant tucked away on Solano Avenue in Berkeley is a sweet little surprise. It is a welcoming place, both in setting and by the professional staff. The little bar prides itself on creative cocktails. The dining room has an interesting ambience with a lovely garden view. The wine selection by the glass could be better, but the bottle... More

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San Francisco
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

I would totally recommend this place for a nice night out. I have been a few times in this restaurant and last week my boyfriend took me there to celebrate my birthday. I ordered the seafood risotto which was excellent, and my boyfriend had the veal with potato au gratin which, in his opinion, was just good (the veal was... More

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