Bistro 4293

4293 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
(510) 775-5039

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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

Kamala Koshkarly

This Azerbaijani restaurant is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is warm and beautifully decorated, making you feel right at home. The plov was incredibly flavorful, and the kebabs were juicy and perfectly grilled. The pakhlava for dessert was sweet, nutty, and went perfectly with hot tea. Every dish tasted authentic and homemade. The staff were so friendly and happy to explain the menu. It was a truly memorable dining experience — I can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kateryna Tomasello

We had a beautiful experience with food and drinks. Amazing bartender created perfect cocktails for our special evening. Definitely, we will come back to enjoy the atmosphere, food and drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gina Rocha

This restaurant is amazing! Best location, friendly staff and the food is delicious! 🤤

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christine Crandell

The salmon and sea bass dishes were excellent. And we had a lovely conversation with the owner, Aner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jane Nacelli

Great food! Great Owner!
Khan Plov is delicious and you must get the Turkish ice cream

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katy Farmerie

I recently visited this restaurant to celebrate a friend’s birthday and it was the perfect place to celebrate! The food was incredible, the ambiance was amazing, and the owner visited our table and really made us feel at home at his restaurant. I would recommend this place to my friends for any special occasion!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Analiza Gratuito

Absolutely love this place. I have never tried Azerbaijan food. The food was so flavorful and every bite was so satisfying. The meat in the main dishes that we got was tender and packed with so much flavor. The bar has a lot of selections. The service was excellent as the food came out fairly quick. Waitress and waiter were attentive. The restaurant was very clean and has a great vibe. Prices are pretty reasonable. A great place for date night and celebrations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jordie Bornstein

Wowowow. Incredible food and wonderful staff. Sat at sexy internal lit bar and got to chat w owner too…what an amazing human - there’s a documentary about him - watch it on YouTube!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elvin Ismayilov

The best authentic Caucasian food in Bay Area.
The ambiance, service and the food was exemplary. Anar and whole crew was genuinely friendly and made sure we had a great time and service. Definitely recommend for the great dating or dinner with friends/family experience.
Will come again soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mangal, Grilled Kebab with Potatoes and Salad

Rashad Khalilov

Came here with the family while visiting the Bay Area, amazing food and great service, it was a great experience definitely on my list of places to go next time I am in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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