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Agrodolce, Berkeley, CA

Agrodolce

4.5 (1477)
$30 and under
Italian
1730 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Angelo D'Alo
  • Catering
    For private occasions, catering or any other questions call us at the restaurant.

What 1,477 people are saying

Agrodolce reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Agrodolce offers a "wonderful find" for Italian dining with a "quaint, hip, and relaxed" atmosphere. Known for its "amazing food" and "extensive seafood offerings," the restaurant delights with unique dishes and a "lengthy impressive" wine list. Although service can be slow during busy hours, the "delicious food and ambience" make it worth the visit.
1,477 Reviews
  1. scott VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Many choices and all delicious! Squash blossoms, salad with fennel, mushroom ravioli (OMG good!) and seafood pasta. Red wine at room temp? Not so good.

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  2. Willy VIP

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never can say enough about Agrodolce weather its crowded or not every dish is severed at the correct temperature and prepared perfectly.

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  3. Veronica

    San Antonio5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant servers were very accommodating to the needs of our party.

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  4. Joanne VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought a small group after Saturday’s graduation for a celebratory lunch. The owner and staff could not have been more welcoming and accommodating of our food preferences. The meal was outstanding- so fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Susan

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at this restaurant and we were not disappointed. The food and service was wonderful and we loved the ambience. We will be back.

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  6. Peg VIP

    San Francisco65 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful find, this will become a regular for us. The vibe was quaint, hip, and relaxed. The service was impeccable, the wine list lengthy impressive, and the menu was unique and sooo tempting. I struggled to choose between several dished. The bartender served up a spot on basil gimlet, which was off the menu and made to order. We had the Sangiovese reserve, which was mouthwatering. Our octopus salad was unique and lovely, as was the seafood risotto and swordfish. All perfectly cooked seafood. The only reason I am not giving it a 5 stars was that the seafood dish was very salty. If I had had more time I would have sent it back. But everything else about it was spot on.. the toast potatoes were crisp, the spinach bring and firm, and the fish was perfectly cooked. Unfortunately, I heard the table next to us send back the short ribs because they were too salty as well, so I’m hoping this evening was a fluke. The waitress was generous and apologetic, comping our wines.

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  7. Christine

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love Agro Dolce - amazing food, setting and the best service! 😊

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  8. John

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely, quaint Italian restaurant with an intimate ambiance. There is opportunity for improvement with regard to service, but the service is not horrible. The food is good. The bread & dipping oil, lasagna & tiramisu were all great values in terms of portion and taste. A recommended venue if you’re craving some good Italian food in a unique, clean setting.

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  9. Joe

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly ethnic experience. Right out of Inspector Montalbano. Come hungry and order all courses with abandon. Servers are attentive, and knowledgeable Left overs are the rewards from the visit. (Come si dice, se è buono, è buono freddo.)

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  10. Sable

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We may not have ordered the best things but generally the food seemed good. Some issues with slow service but all in all, we plan to return for a solid neighborhood option.

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FAQs

Agrodolce does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Agrodolce is rated 4.5 stars by 1477 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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1730 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Francisco Street
  • Neighborhood
    Berkeley
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Angelo D'Alo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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