Bistro 4293

4293 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
(510) 775-5039

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Gabe Flomo

This place is TOP TIER. I highly recommend the calamari or ANY of the kebabs

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Greg Earnest

Very good food, but be careful because they will bring you more bread without asking and they won't tell you they charge for it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Rashad Aliyev

This restaurant serving Azerbaijani cuisine is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food is exceptional — every dish, from the starters and salads to the main courses, is beautifully presented and bursts with authentic and unique flavor. Be sure to try the Khojaly lamb shank, kebabs, shah plov and dolma — you won’t find anything like them anywhere else in the Bay Area.

What truly sets Bistro 4293 apart is the owner, Anar. He’s a genuinely great guy with a wonderful sense of humor, plenty of engaging stories and a true passion for what he does. He is very friendly, down-to-earth and always open to feedback. Anar brings a personal touch that makes every visit memorable. He often stops by tables to chat with guests, making the dining experience feel more like a gathering among friends. It is obvious he loves his restaurant and is passionate about what he does.

This place offers one of the best dining experiences — and most importantly, best values — in the area. Can’t recommend it highly enough!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michellin Motors

Amazing Mediterranean foods and I would just say best of the best in Bay Area

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elvin Aliyev

Excellent food!Nice service!We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ruha

The food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable.Thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vita Gailiunaite

The food was super good. They have an interesting wine list. The interior is very cozy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shaha Chernina

Lovely cozy place with great choice of wines and delicious foods!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taleh Karimli

We had a great time at Bistro 4293! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was very warm and cozy. The owner, Anar, was super friendly and really cared about us. Everything was perfect. highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mei Wei Wong

There is nothing like getting together to celebrate the joy of a family gathering. I couldn't have asked for a better restaurant to provide an intimate room for my family to gather and share delicious Azerbaijani cuisine, slow braised succulant lamb and simmered sauces. Their signature mixed plate served to whet the appetite but we didn't have to wait long for our entrees. We shared a variety of unique desserts that were delicious. Our wait staff and the owner, Anar, were welcoming and filled with stories that only added to our appreciation of our dinner. I'd highly recommend Bistro 4293 to anyone for their food, ambiance and service. It was a wonderful evening I will remember. Many thanks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anita Wong

Our family had an enjoyable dinner for a special occasion. We shared the mix plate appetizer which had a wonderful selection. We especially enjoyed the tender lamb shanks and the grilled lamb chops. The octopus was a bit chewy but that’s octopus. Don’t miss the dessert! The baklava was so good.

The owner Anar and the wait staff were super attentive and personable. You can tell he has a big heart and is very proud of his restaurant. It was a wonderful evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Azerbaijani Baklava, Khan Plov, Lamb Shank and Mashed Potato, Fried Dushbara

Bee H

Wonderful dining experience at Bistro 4293. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, location, ambiance and warm friendly staff and owner. We were new to this cuisine and our party of 7 loved the dishes. We started with the Bistro 4293 Mix Plate which gave us a taste of the hot and cold starters they had. What a treat they were. We had different entrees and I selected the Khan Plov
Tender beef, fragrant saffron rice layered with dried fruits, caramelized onions, and wrapped in crispy lavash. Beautiful presentation and delicious combination of flavors. Many others in the party had the Khojaly Lamb Shank, Slow-cooked lamb in aromatic spices, with butter mashed potatoes. They said it was very tender with a mild wonderful flavor.They had many wines to choose from and they also have Brandy and Chacha-Gold-48-alc and Chacha-Silver-48-alc from Kakheti, Georgia. We did try some of their desserts including the perfect Azerbaijani Baklava and wonderfully smooth Marash Turkish Ice Cream. For a larger parties, such as us, we were led upstairs to a spacious dining area that had 2 large tables that could accommodate 8 people. We had excellent dining service and the owner was kind enough to spend a little time talking with us about his background and his Bistro 4293. Truly a delightful dinner that I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marissa Avila

Great food with great service.
We got the sea bass, soup with dumplings, calamari and mediterranean plate

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eeggy _

Tried Azerbaijani food here today- loved it! Chill vibes, amazing service ( they somehow knew what we needed before we even asked),and the food was 🔥 We had Dushbara soup, Mangal, Dolma, Lule kabab and the star of the show : Khan Plov - you have to try it. Definitely coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Darlene

Delicious food, beautiful presentation, outstanding staff and service, great ambiance. Will definitely frequent this restaurant.

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