A truly amazing discovery of the hidden jewel of boring Solano..
I got their special wine, not from the menu, and it was mind blowing. They have live music and entertainment on weekends! Local regulars are amazingly friendly folks, and don’t forget to ask what is chef special on Thursdays. We will be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chez Mansour
Everyone is welcome! Excellent collection of wine and great food! We have live music on Fridays and Saturdays!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabita N
We went to Chez Mansour on Solano for dinner on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was nearly empty, just a few people at the bar. Our waitress assured us the food was fresh and delicious—not authentic, but good—and that the shawarma meat was on the grill, on the spit, and shaved per order. So we decided to give it a try.
When it came to wine, we asked for a recommendation and explained what we liked. She mentioned they had a new wine list and suggested a Sauvignon Blanc from Lodi for $16 a glass, saying we were “getting a deal” because the new menu would soon list it at $18. We ordered that along with a glass of Santa Margherita, a simple, safe wine you can’t go wrong with—and it ended up being the best part of the meal.
The food, however, was a disaster. The baba ganoush was slimy, bitter, and had no trace of eggplant. The pita chips were burned, and when we pointed it out, she insisted they were “homemade and darker by design.” Later, she brought what were clearly Stacy’s pita chips. The shawarma, despite being described as freshly shaved off the spit, was anything but—it was dry, chewy, overly spiced with cinnamon, and tasted as if it had been sitting around for hours.
The bartender noticed our disappointment and kindly brought both wine bottles to our table, telling us to pour what we liked and that he’d only charge for two glasses. That gesture was appreciated. But our server still returned with a bill charging us for three glasses, made no effort to fix anything, and even asked my husband how he liked his meal while his plate sat completely untouched.
This level of food and service might pass in Paris at 4 a.m. (if you know, you know), but it’s absolutely unacceptable at 8 p.m. in Berkeley—especially with so many great restaurants nearby. As a longtime Berkeley local who values supporting neighborhood businesses, I left feeling like this place only cares about grabbing money, not serving good food or hospitality.
We spent $130 and still left hungry, ending up at Jupiter for pizza afterward. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone—not even my worst enemy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Marguerite Barrier
I Highly recommend this tiny Jewel Wine- Bar on Solano. Very delicious food, fast and good service and an amazing VIP collection of wines. I prefer Chez Mansour special pick each time I go in there. They have live music on weekends and I love ambulance and positive energy of this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tamar Allen
The food is absolutely wonderful and the environment is so fun! Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J G
Greatest restaurant owner in the Bay Area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amin Yousefi
Two times I went there, both times I ordered large lamb chops, the second time the owner Mansour served me and I realized the first time his wife charged me the large portion but she gave me the smal portion. Mansour was a good guy but I don't know why his wife cheated me, it was very disrespecful I never go there and I don't recommend them to anybody.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Grilled Lamb Chops
Sam Koussa
Good food, service and people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monica
Very disappointing. Food quality was marginal, service lackluster, prices high for the poor quality. Music very loud for the small space. Will not return.
Quellcrist Falconer
The other Mediterranean places on Solano have better food and this place is overpriced. They charged us $12 for extra pita without telling us and $4 for 6 olives on the mezza platter.
Such an amazing place, great food and you definitely feel like you walked into a big family party you're now a part of.
Milena
Amazing place!! Perfect for big groups and companies. Friendly atmosphere, great vibe, and live music!!! I love it!! Especially Levan Restaurant — the meat, shrimp, and coffee are incredible. Wow!!! I LOVE IT!
Berkss Casp
Too many bad experiences.. see ya, never again.. always something off, especially regarding temperature of meal... why does my rice smell like bleach?
Wow a Wine- Bar with 1920’s ambience!
A truly amazing discovery of the hidden jewel of boring Solano..
I got their special wine, not from the menu, and it was mind blowing.
They have live music and entertainment on weekends!
Local regulars are amazingly friendly folks, and don’t forget to ask what is chef special on Thursdays. We will be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone is welcome!
Excellent collection of wine and great food!
We have live music on Fridays and Saturdays!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to Chez Mansour on Solano for dinner on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was nearly empty, just a few people at the bar. Our waitress assured us the food was fresh and delicious—not authentic, but good—and that the shawarma meat was on the grill, on the spit, and shaved per order. So we decided to give it a try.
When it came to wine, we asked for a recommendation and explained what we liked. She mentioned they had a new wine list and suggested a Sauvignon Blanc from Lodi for $16 a glass, saying we were “getting a deal” because the new menu would soon list it at $18. We ordered that along with a glass of Santa Margherita, a simple, safe wine you can’t go wrong with—and it ended up being the best part of the meal.
The food, however, was a disaster. The baba ganoush was slimy, bitter, and had no trace of eggplant. The pita chips were burned, and when we pointed it out, she insisted they were “homemade and darker by design.” Later, she brought what were clearly Stacy’s pita chips. The shawarma, despite being described as freshly shaved off the spit, was anything but—it was dry, chewy, overly spiced with cinnamon, and tasted as if it had been sitting around for hours.
The bartender noticed our disappointment and kindly brought both wine bottles to our table, telling us to pour what we liked and that he’d only charge for two glasses. That gesture was appreciated. But our server still returned with a bill charging us for three glasses, made no effort to fix anything, and even asked my husband how he liked his meal while his plate sat completely untouched.
This level of food and service might pass in Paris at 4 a.m. (if you know, you know), but it’s absolutely unacceptable at 8 p.m. in Berkeley—especially with so many great restaurants nearby. As a longtime Berkeley local who values supporting neighborhood businesses, I left feeling like this place only cares about grabbing money, not serving good food or hospitality.
We spent $130 and still left hungry, ending up at Jupiter for pizza afterward. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone—not even my worst enemy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
I Highly recommend this tiny Jewel Wine- Bar on Solano. Very delicious food, fast and good service and an amazing VIP collection of wines. I prefer Chez Mansour special pick each time I go in there. They have live music on weekends and I love ambulance and positive energy of this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is absolutely wonderful and the environment is so fun! Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greatest restaurant owner in the Bay Area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two times I went there, both times I ordered large lamb chops, the second time the owner Mansour served me and I realized the first time his wife charged me the large portion but she gave me the smal portion. Mansour was a good guy but I don't know why his wife cheated me, it was very disrespecful I never go there and I don't recommend them to anybody.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Grilled Lamb Chops
Good food, service and people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very disappointing. Food quality was marginal, service lackluster, prices high for the poor quality. Music very loud for the small space. Will not return.
The other Mediterranean places on Solano have better food and this place is overpriced. They charged us $12 for extra pita without telling us and $4 for 6 olives on the mezza platter.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Great fine! Wonderful place to meet with friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such an amazing place, great food and you definitely feel like you walked into a big family party you're now a part of.
Amazing place!! Perfect for big groups and companies. Friendly atmosphere, great vibe, and live music!!! I love it!! Especially Levan Restaurant — the meat, shrimp, and coffee are incredible. Wow!!! I LOVE IT!
Too many bad experiences.. see ya, never again.. always something off, especially regarding temperature of meal... why does my rice smell like bleach?
Great atmosphere. Wonderful hosts.
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