Arrived at the end of the morning shift and they were very accomodationg. My daughter and I shared a heirloom tomato /burrata salad. I had the gnochi and my daughter the salmon. Food was excellent, portions adequate and the presentation was very nice. Would go back in a heartbeat when in Berekeley.
Hong
Cozy neighborhood restaurant, delicious pizza, pastas and desserts! Good for families or date night.
Rita
Very nice place to have very good Italian food. We had early 5:30preservations so it was nice and quiet. We arrived right at 5p (early) and they were able to accommodate us (party of 3). I ordered the sun dried tomato ravioli, it was very good but I would suggest less creamy sauce and more of the sun dried tomatoes. We ordered calamari, take note it is not like the picture they have on their site, it's the round ones, that was fine. We also had to order bread as a side, it was very good. I the pasta is very fresh and very good My party both ordered the seafood pasta and that was excellent! For dessert we ordered the tiramisu (okay). And the pistachio ice crème pie? Very, very good! It was our friends birthday and they placed a candle on it...nice touch Service was great early on. Very good wine selection I would absolutely return and try their pizza.
Lin
Absolutely LOVE this restaurant! Everything- food, service, atmosphere- is superb. One of our faves, for sure!!
Sam
Passione has been our go to place for date night for years now! Absolutely love the food and the staff! The service can take some time, especially on a busy day but the staff are attentive and present regardless. 10/10 recommend.
Dwena
Delicious food and even better service. Not the best for large groups but we made it work with a table outside for 12 guests.
Dorothy
Lovely neighborhood trattoria that clearly prizes high quality food and elegantly simple presentation. Taste profiles were wonderful...wine pairing was perfect and waiter was very knowledgeable. We will be talking about this evening for a while!
Joyce
Five of us had dinner on Father's Day--all family. There is a changing menu plus a menu with regular offerings. The pasta dishes with clams or mussels got raves as did the ricotta-spinach calzone which was cooked in a brick oven. Their caesar salad was crispy and served with slices of anchovies and perfectly crisped garlic croutons. This is the second time we've eaten at Passione Emporia and we will definitely go again.
Katherine
We had a wonderful dinner with 11 people! Including my elderly grandparents, one with mobility issues. The table was perfect for all of us, the food was amazing and came out quickly, considering how many of us there were, and the drinks were also fabulous.
Joanne
This small place nestled in the Aquatic area of West Berkeley has a very cozy neighborhood ambiance. I can imagine being a regular, either for a meal or stopping by for a scoop of gelato. Food was good and wait staff very friendly. While we reserved an outdoor table, we moved indoors as it turned out to be cooler than expected (there are no heat lamps) and the staff person was very accomodating in finding us an indoor table.
We had the Jovanotti pizza, crust-excellent; weekly special salad arugula w/strawberries and little of gorgonzola cheese. Dessert had affogato and gelato, very good will go back to try the fresh pasta. neighborhood gem.
Rachel
Mellow atmosphere for a long late lunch on a Sunday. Delicious pizza, salad, lasagne. The gelato hazelnut & pistachios were divine. Would like to come back one evening to taste the raviolis.
Eric
Very good Italian Food in the Berkeley Aquatic Park area. It was a little slow last night, but the food was outstanding. Huge portions on the prosciutto and adequate portions on the pasta. As the night went on, more people came in and dined. I was impressed that they make their own flour, pasta, and gelato. Check it out.
stephen
We love our neighborhood restaurants and Passione Emporio is always a wonderful experience.
Jill
What a cute an cozy place. The food was amazing. The service was friendly and outstanding. Will come here again
Arrived at the end of the morning shift and they were very accomodationg. My daughter and I shared a heirloom tomato /burrata salad. I had the gnochi and my daughter the salmon. Food was excellent, portions adequate and the presentation was very nice. Would go back in a heartbeat when in Berekeley.
Cozy neighborhood restaurant, delicious pizza, pastas and desserts! Good for families or date night.
Very nice place to have very good Italian food. We had early 5:30preservations so it was nice and quiet. We arrived right at 5p (early) and they were able to accommodate us (party of 3). I ordered the sun dried tomato ravioli, it was very good but I would suggest less creamy sauce and more of the sun dried tomatoes. We ordered calamari, take note it is not like the picture they have on their site, it's the round ones, that was fine. We also had to order bread as a side, it was very good. I the pasta is very fresh and very good My party both ordered the seafood pasta and that was excellent! For dessert we ordered the tiramisu (okay). And the pistachio ice crème pie? Very, very good! It was our friends birthday and they placed a candle on it...nice touch Service was great early on. Very good wine selection I would absolutely return and try their pizza.
Absolutely LOVE this restaurant! Everything- food, service, atmosphere- is superb. One of our faves, for sure!!
Passione has been our go to place for date night for years now! Absolutely love the food and the staff! The service can take some time, especially on a busy day but the staff are attentive and present regardless. 10/10 recommend.
Delicious food and even better service. Not the best for large groups but we made it work with a table outside for 12 guests.
Lovely neighborhood trattoria that clearly prizes high quality food and elegantly simple presentation. Taste profiles were wonderful...wine pairing was perfect and waiter was very knowledgeable. We will be talking about this evening for a while!
Five of us had dinner on Father's Day--all family. There is a changing menu plus a menu with regular offerings. The pasta dishes with clams or mussels got raves as did the ricotta-spinach calzone which was cooked in a brick oven. Their caesar salad was crispy and served with slices of anchovies and perfectly crisped garlic croutons. This is the second time we've eaten at Passione Emporia and we will definitely go again.
We had a wonderful dinner with 11 people! Including my elderly grandparents, one with mobility issues. The table was perfect for all of us, the food was amazing and came out quickly, considering how many of us there were, and the drinks were also fabulous.
This small place nestled in the Aquatic area of West Berkeley has a very cozy neighborhood ambiance. I can imagine being a regular, either for a meal or stopping by for a scoop of gelato. Food was good and wait staff very friendly. While we reserved an outdoor table, we moved indoors as it turned out to be cooler than expected (there are no heat lamps) and the staff person was very accomodating in finding us an indoor table.
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We had the Jovanotti pizza, crust-excellent; weekly special salad arugula w/strawberries and little of gorgonzola cheese. Dessert had affogato and gelato, very good will go back to try the fresh pasta. neighborhood gem.
Mellow atmosphere for a long late lunch on a Sunday. Delicious pizza, salad, lasagne. The gelato hazelnut & pistachios were divine. Would like to come back one evening to taste the raviolis.
Very good Italian Food in the Berkeley Aquatic Park area. It was a little slow last night, but the food was outstanding. Huge portions on the prosciutto and adequate portions on the pasta. As the night went on, more people came in and dined. I was impressed that they make their own flour, pasta, and gelato. Check it out.
We love our neighborhood restaurants and Passione Emporio is always a wonderful experience.
What a cute an cozy place. The food was amazing. The service was friendly and outstanding. Will come here again
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