Heroic Italian - Berkeley

5.0

132 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

A unique artisanal Italian restaurant and wine bar in Downtown Berkeley. Located on a quite side street, our outdoor patio is a quiet refuge for those who want a Gourmet Casual experience. We balance the best imported Italian meats and cheeses with locally sourced produce and herbs. Our Italian and Californian wines pair perfectly with our Sandwiches, Pastas, Pizza and Salads.
We use QR codes for Contact-less ordering and payment from the tables. We will bring food and wine to the table.

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Location
2020 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone number
(650) 224-5999
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Bullitt
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Pinot Grigio, Rufino (Veneto) 2020
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$25.00
Bianco, Ciro (Calabria) 2019
- Bottle$32.00
Chardonnay, Banshee (Sonoma) 2019
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$38.00
Chardonnay, Landmark Overlook (Sonoma) 2018
- Bottle$38.00
Vermentino, IL Palazzo (Tuscany) 2020
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$38.00
Arneis, Monchiero (Langhe) 2020
- Bottle$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Unshackled (Central CA) 2020
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$40.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Stags Leap Aveta (Napa) 2018
- Bottle$48.00
Bianco, Vini Ocone (Campania) 2020
- Bottle$48.00
Terre Bianche, Sella & Mosca (Sardinia) 2018
- Bottle$60.00

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Neprica (Apulia) 2018
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$25.00
Primativo, Terabuso (Puglia) 2017
- Bottle$32.00
Nero d'Avola, Petraio (Sicily) 2019
- Bottle$32.00
Montepulciano, Badia Alle Corti (d'Abruzzo) 2019
- Bottle$32.00
Chianti Sangiovese, Querceto (Tuscany) 2018
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$34.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Banshee (Sonoma) 2018
- Bottle$38.00
Nebbiolo, Terra Rusa (Langhe) Organic 2020
- Bottle$39.00
Barbera d'Asti, Terzetto (Piedmont) 2019
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$40.00
Merlot, Charles Krug (Napa) 2017
- Bottle$40.00
Pinot Noir, Kenwood 6 Bridges (Sonoma) 2018
- Bottle$40.00
Chianti Reserva, Cosmus (Tuscany) 2015
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$50.00
Zinfandel, Saddleback (Napa) 2019
- Bottle$50.00
Pinot Noir, Sanford (Santa Rita Hills) 2019
- Bottle$60.00
Valpolicella, Ripasso Bertani (Veneto) 2017
- Bottle$60.00
Nebbiolo, Franco Serra (Barbaresco) 2017
- Bottle$60.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Antica (Napa) 2017
- Bottle$100.00

Half Bottles

Chianti CI, Badia a Cultusboni (Tuscany) 2019
- Bottle$30.00
Valpolicella Superiore, Zenato (Tuscany) 2016
- Bottle$40.00
Chianti Cl Riserva, Felsina Berardenga (Tuscany) 2018
- Bottle$50.00

Reserve Wines

$150/bottle, Subject to Change

Brunello Riserva, Fattoria dei Barbi (Tuscany) 2004
RP93
Brunello, Caparzo La Casa (Tuscany) 2010
JS96
Brunello, Banfi Poggio alle Mura (Tuscany) 2010
JS97
Barolo, Gagliardo (Piedmont) 2007
JS92
Barolo, Fontanafredda La Villa (Piedmont) 2000
WS91
Barolo, Einaudi Cannubi (Piedmont) 2003
WS91

What 132 people are saying

Heroic Italian - Berkeley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Heroic Italian in Berkeley boasts "excellent food" and a "gorgeous patio" ideal for pre-theater dining. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "cozy indoor space" with live music. While some note occasional service hiccups, the "delicious Italian fare" and "inviting atmosphere" make it a favorite spot for many.

132 Reviews

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Alan VIP
San Francisco66 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for lunch. As it's wet outside, we picked a table inside. The sandwiches we ordered were excellent. Courteous and speedy service. It was a pleasant experience.
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FrankB
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A nice quiet place slightly off the bustle of downtown Berkeley. Good value and a nice place to actually communicate instead of getting drowned out by too much noise.
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I like quiet music because people wants to relax it and I enjoy eating the Italian food and I come back next day!
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Kathleen
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quaint neighborhood wine and small/large plates. Food was excellent, service was great. Indoor and outdoor seating. Close to BART and parking garage next door.
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Pamela
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great pre-theater option for light bites, sandwiches, and salads. Outside seating is nice mid- afternoon and service was wonderful.
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Judi
San Francisco67 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We come to Heroic Italian before seeing our play at Berkeley Rep and are always so glad we have chosen to eat here. The salads (this time we did the California Caprese salad - sooo good,, and enough for 2) are always hearty and original. The pinsas are a favorite -- we love the crispy crust and the fresh toppings. Serving is prompt and friendly. (and Berkely Rep patrons get a complimentary glass of Prosecco.). No wonder we keep returning!
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Joyce
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is great Staff friendly and good ready fast. The inside eating area is spare and the music is annoying
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Carol
San Francisco36 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pinsas not available when we were there. Good service, nice patio.
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Emily
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the outdoor seating area; great for a small group! Food was delicious.
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Annette
San Francisco11 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service and food wonderful. Small Plate spicey prawns and the artichoke hearts just delicious. Lucky with parking and would be happy to Go back soon!!!
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Heroic Italian - Berkeley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 224-5999.

Heroic Italian - Berkeley is rated 5 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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2020 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Phone number
(650) 224-5999
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Bullitt
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Heroic Italian - Berkeley

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Sparkling

Sparkling Split, Val d'Oca (Prosecco) 2020$10.00

Rose, Rufino (Prosecco) 2020

Rose

Rose, Terra Rusa (Langhe) Organic 2020

Rose, Calafuria (Puglia) 2020

White

Pinot Grigio, Rufino (Veneto) 2020

Bianco, Ciro (Calabria) 2019

Chardonnay, Banshee (Sonoma) 2019

Chardonnay, Landmark Overlook (Sonoma) 2018

Vermentino, IL Palazzo (Tuscany) 2020

Arneis, Monchiero (Langhe) 2020

Sauvignon Blanc, Unshackled (Central CA) 2020

Sauvignon Blanc, Stags Leap Aveta (Napa) 2018

Bianco, Vini Ocone (Campania) 2020

Terre Bianche, Sella & Mosca (Sardinia) 2018

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Neprica (Apulia) 2018

Primativo, Terabuso (Puglia) 2017

Nero d'Avola, Petraio (Sicily) 2019

Montepulciano, Badia Alle Corti (d'Abruzzo) 2019

Chianti Sangiovese, Querceto (Tuscany) 2018

Cabernet Sauvignon, Banshee (Sonoma) 2018

Nebbiolo, Terra Rusa (Langhe) Organic 2020

Barbera d'Asti, Terzetto (Piedmont) 2019

Merlot, Charles Krug (Napa) 2017

Pinot Noir, Kenwood 6 Bridges (Sonoma) 2018

Chianti Reserva, Cosmus (Tuscany) 2015

Zinfandel, Saddleback (Napa) 2019

Pinot Noir, Sanford (Santa Rita Hills) 2019

Valpolicella, Ripasso Bertani (Veneto) 2017

Nebbiolo, Franco Serra (Barbaresco) 2017

Cabernet Sauvignon, Antica (Napa) 2017

Half Bottles

Chianti CI, Badia a Cultusboni (Tuscany) 2019

Valpolicella Superiore, Zenato (Tuscany) 2016

Chianti Cl Riserva, Felsina Berardenga (Tuscany) 2018

Reserve Wines

Brunello Riserva, Fattoria dei Barbi (Tuscany) 2004

Brunello, Caparzo La Casa (Tuscany) 2010

Brunello, Banfi Poggio alle Mura (Tuscany) 2010

Barolo, Gagliardo (Piedmont) 2007

Barolo, Fontanafredda La Villa (Piedmont) 2000

Barolo, Einaudi Cannubi (Piedmont) 2003

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