Remarkably awful service. One kind waitress and the rest seemed set to make the dining experience unpleasant. Food was decent and well prepared yet the overall experience was sadly a hardship.
Larry Graham
Another great meal. I cannot emphasize how wonderful it is.
Stella S.
I went with my friend and we were dressed in pajamas and the waitress looked at us strangely. The waitress at the counter was very rude and looked at us with mean eyes but the rest of the staff was very polite. They asked if we needed help and if we were being helped. The men working on the old cars outside were very kind to us and helped us find the restaurant. The food smells really yummy but I am very saddened by the rude waitress at the door because she made us feel unwelcome.
Barbara Price
Happy to celebrate my Birthday with friends at this local restaurant. We enjoyed the choices of food and the service. Will spice your dish as you like it. A return trip is in the picture was what my friends said as we left the restaurant.
Michael Perry
Sadly it closed!
Roger L.
This family run restaurant has been merge with their Agrodolce restaurant at 1730 Shattuck in North Berkeley.
Siete M.
Due to COVID, we ordered to go from this Trattoria La Sciliana and we have to say that we cannot be more pleased. I am a big fan of Pasta Fagiuli or they list in the menu as Zuppa di Fagiuli here. It is made just like how my mom would make it. The Linguine Tutto Mare is very delicious. All the great seafood in one plate. Their Risotto is probably the best Berkeley has to offer.
Kristina K.
Truly one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Bay Area! Welcoming environment and delicious pastas
Kenneth Raymond
Loved the old Trattoria La Siciliana and welcomed the new Agrodolce because it is closer to us. However our recent takeout had portions smaller than either restaurant before. Not practical for our family.
Baldie B.
Wow! Talk about ripping people off -- and during COVID -- when they should be grateful for every order. I have no sympathy for con artists, despite Yelp telling me to give them a break. Insalata Cesare? Zero Sicilian anchovies. That's the whole reason I picked this restaurant. Linguini al pesto -- with wild shrimp -- for $5 more? 8 shrimp tops, and smaller than bay shrimp. Brine shrimp? Ordered wine -- they don't really have it in their "cellar" -- or the backup wine they suggested. Surprised they didn't suggest a fine bottle of White Zin.When traveling, I expect to be ripped-off. At home, let them go out of business. Order out almost every night. They set the bar for the worst experience. Avoid at all cost.
Very clean and welcoming restaurant. They offer generous portions and for fair prices. I liked the menu a lot and the staff members were very personal and informative. I recommend this place.
Eliz N.
Yum!! I'm giving 5 stars for the really delicious and *very generous portions* for the 2 pasta dishes we ordered for takeout (Linguine al Pesto and Puttanesca alla Siciliana) AND on the Friday evening we ordered (online at 6pm for 6:30pm pickup) there was only 1 person in the whole place - because the other employee(s) did not show up. That employee heroically concentrated on cooking his heart out for the several of us who had 6:30 pickup times and had to wait. (I hope they update their online system to reduce the number of coincident pickup times available). We had to wait an extra 25 minutes - but had very nice conversation with the other who were waiting. That employee deserves a medal! I don't know if he made the servings larger than usual to make up for the wait - but we definitely had plenty for two delicious meals - and they were just as tasty the next day, reheated.
David R.
I really enjoy this place. It's definitely pricey but if you got the dough for a nice Friday night meal it's real good. Recommended highly
Chris S.
I have been to this restaurant a number of time prior to Covid and a couple time since. I really love all of the food I have had here and the atmosphere has a small family Italian hang out spot vibe. My favorite dish is the Puttanesca alla Siciliana. It is a wonderful combination of flavors including roasted Smokey vegetables and olives. I also really love the Melenzane Impanate. Highly recommend.
Dodeskaden L.
We used to come here often when it was very popular and before they opened their higher end version in Berkeley. There was always a waiting line on the sidewalk. Angelo, the owner's son. was very gregarious and welcomed everyone. The place was always bustling.Then the quality began to slip, especially when they opened their Berkeley restaurant. Then they cut the menu offering few dishes. Once the pandemic hit, they offered take out or delivery but they increased their prices significantly, like adding $6 to a dish that was previously $18. None of our other favorite restaurants did this when offering take out since the pandemic. Only this one. So we ordered our favorite dishes last evening for the first time. We were suppose to get a text when ready. We just went there anyway after ordering and found our order sitting on the table of orders that were ready. I don't know if they would have ever texted us, but if we had waited for the text before coming, our food would have been cold. I asked for extra garlic for my pasta al pesto. Didn't happen. We are sad that this restaurant has declined so much and don't think we will be returning.
Remarkably awful service. One kind waitress and the rest seemed set to make the dining experience unpleasant. Food was decent and well prepared yet the overall experience was sadly a hardship.
Another great meal. I cannot emphasize how wonderful it is.
I went with my friend and we were dressed in pajamas and the waitress looked at us strangely. The waitress at the counter was very rude and looked at us with mean eyes but the rest of the staff was very polite. They asked if we needed help and if we were being helped. The men working on the old cars outside were very kind to us and helped us find the restaurant. The food smells really yummy but I am very saddened by the rude waitress at the door because she made us feel unwelcome.
Happy to celebrate my Birthday with friends at this local restaurant. We enjoyed the choices of food and the service. Will spice your dish as you like it. A return trip is in the picture was what my friends said as we left the restaurant.
Sadly it closed!
This family run restaurant has been merge with their Agrodolce restaurant at 1730 Shattuck in North Berkeley.
Due to COVID, we ordered to go from this Trattoria La Sciliana and we have to say that we cannot be more pleased. I am a big fan of Pasta Fagiuli or they list in the menu as Zuppa di Fagiuli here. It is made just like how my mom would make it. The Linguine Tutto Mare is very delicious. All the great seafood in one plate. Their Risotto is probably the best Berkeley has to offer.
Truly one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Bay Area! Welcoming environment and delicious pastas
Loved the old Trattoria La Siciliana and welcomed the new Agrodolce because it is closer to us. However our recent takeout had portions smaller than either restaurant before. Not practical for our family.
Wow! Talk about ripping people off -- and during COVID -- when they should be grateful for every order. I have no sympathy for con artists, despite Yelp telling me to give them a break. Insalata Cesare? Zero Sicilian anchovies. That's the whole reason I picked this restaurant. Linguini al pesto -- with wild shrimp -- for $5 more? 8 shrimp tops, and smaller than bay shrimp. Brine shrimp? Ordered wine -- they don't really have it in their "cellar" -- or the backup wine they suggested. Surprised they didn't suggest a fine bottle of White Zin.When traveling, I expect to be ripped-off. At home, let them go out of business. Order out almost every night. They set the bar for the worst experience. Avoid at all cost.
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Very clean and welcoming restaurant. They offer generous portions and for fair prices. I liked the menu a lot and the staff members were very personal and informative. I recommend this place.
Yum!! I'm giving 5 stars for the really delicious and *very generous portions* for the 2 pasta dishes we ordered for takeout (Linguine al Pesto and Puttanesca alla Siciliana) AND on the Friday evening we ordered (online at 6pm for 6:30pm pickup) there was only 1 person in the whole place - because the other employee(s) did not show up. That employee heroically concentrated on cooking his heart out for the several of us who had 6:30 pickup times and had to wait. (I hope they update their online system to reduce the number of coincident pickup times available). We had to wait an extra 25 minutes - but had very nice conversation with the other who were waiting. That employee deserves a medal! I don't know if he made the servings larger than usual to make up for the wait - but we definitely had plenty for two delicious meals - and they were just as tasty the next day, reheated.
I really enjoy this place. It's definitely pricey but if you got the dough for a nice Friday night meal it's real good. Recommended highly
I have been to this restaurant a number of time prior to Covid and a couple time since. I really love all of the food I have had here and the atmosphere has a small family Italian hang out spot vibe. My favorite dish is the Puttanesca alla Siciliana. It is a wonderful combination of flavors including roasted Smokey vegetables and olives. I also really love the Melenzane Impanate. Highly recommend.
We used to come here often when it was very popular and before they opened their higher end version in Berkeley. There was always a waiting line on the sidewalk. Angelo, the owner's son. was very gregarious and welcomed everyone. The place was always bustling.Then the quality began to slip, especially when they opened their Berkeley restaurant. Then they cut the menu offering few dishes. Once the pandemic hit, they offered take out or delivery but they increased their prices significantly, like adding $6 to a dish that was previously $18. None of our other favorite restaurants did this when offering take out since the pandemic. Only this one. So we ordered our favorite dishes last evening for the first time. We were suppose to get a text when ready. We just went there anyway after ordering and found our order sitting on the table of orders that were ready. I don't know if they would have ever texted us, but if we had waited for the text before coming, our food would have been cold. I asked for extra garlic for my pasta al pesto. Didn't happen. We are sad that this restaurant has declined so much and don't think we will be returning.