ZINO

Name: ZINO
Address: 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States, 94704
Telephone: (510) 649-9466
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

392 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

6 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley.

ZINO features a rotating menu of cuisines, complemented by a modern cocktail program infused with Mediterranean flavors and spices. ZINO is a gathering place for people of the community to socialize, celebrate, and share in the unique flavors of one of the most diverse regions of the world.

Vegetarian menu available.

For Parties of 9 or more, please contact the restaurant directly.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30 Bar Daily 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(510) 649-9466
Website
http://www.zinoberkeley.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jose Luis Campos
Catering
ZINO is located within the majestic Hotel Shattuck Plaza. When it comes to social and business events in Berkeley, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza has a rich history of bringing people together. Reinvented and renovated, our boutique hotel offers 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and banquet space with audio-visual support and an experienced catering team that transforms imagination into success. Contact us at 510-225-6026.
Private party facilities
Planning an event? ZINO is available for group dining, offering partial and full buyouts of the restaurant, as well as, private rooms located inside the Hotel Shattuck Plaza.

Location
2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Area
Berkeley
Cross Street
Shattuck Avenue
Parking details
Public Parking lots available at Allston Garage (on Allston Way) or Kittredge Parking Lot (on Kittredge Avenue). Street parking also available.
Public transit
1 Block from Downtown Berkeley BART
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Charred Eggplant & GarbanzoUS$15.00
aleppo oil, lemon, nigella, flatbread
MuhammaraUS$15.00
piquillo peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, flatbread
LabnehUS$15.00
fresh cucumber, dill & chive oil, flatbread
Trio of SpreadsUS$18.00
a sampling of all three
CauliliniUS$12.00
salsa verde, capers, anchovy, lemon

Mains

Little Gem SaladUS$18.00
dukkah, avocado, pickled onion, tahini dressing
Heirloom Tomato & Peach SaladUS$20.00
burrata, fresh tomato, grilled peach, greens, red onion, aged Balsamic
Moroccan Vegetable & Chickpea StewUS$18.00
pepitas, ras al hanout, herbs, naan
Mediterranean FlatbreadUS$22.00
house made dough, bell pepper sofrito, chicken, smoked feta, Castelvetrano olives, roasted tomato
Duck & Guanciale RaguUS$29.00
cavatelli pasta, red wine sugo, wild mushrooms, smoked ricotta, basil, lemon oil
Squid Ink PapardelleUS$30.00
house made pasta, prawns, smoked salmon belly, "garleeks", red onion, wild arugula, dill, Grappa cream sauce

Wraps & Sandwiches

choice of: french fries or lemon-herb rice or salad

Falafel WrapUS$18.00
fried green chickpeas, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, green tahini, fermented chili sauce, served on flatbread
Grilled Chicken WrapUS$19.00
za'atar chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onions, garlic-yogurt sauce
Fried Chicken SandwichUS$22.00
herb radish slaw, Aleppo honey, spicy pickles, brioche bun, side salad
Smash Za'tar BurgerUS$23.00
certified Angus beef, Manchego, heirloom tomato, gem lettuce, harissa aioli

Sides & Additions

Side SaladUS$10.00
tomato, onion, cucumber
French FriesUS$10.00
Add Chicken BreastUS$12.00
Add Marinated AnchovyUS$6.00
Add FalafelUS$7.00
Add Beef SouvlakiUS$10.00

What 392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

392 Reviews

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Carol
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I miss the old Zino. Sorry… I keep coming back and trying, but the food is just not what I would expect for this level of a restaurant. It’s such a beautiful space, but after trying multiple times the lackluster food… I will come back, but probably just for drinks in the bar.
ZINOResponded on 24 September 2024
Dear Carol, Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. While we're pleased you enjoyed our welcoming atmosphere, we're disappointed your meal fell short of your expectations. Rest assured, our culinary team will discuss your comments and take steps to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to change your perceptions and regain your confidence.
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Joanna
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Zino has improved since a new chef came on board. The menu has greater variety. Our food was excellent, well prepared and attractive in its plating. Our only complaint was that the dessert took so long to arrive that we cancelled the order to get to our concert on time.
ZINOResponded on 23 September 2024
Dear Joanna, Thank you for dining with us again! It's wonderful that you had an enjoyable time with us, and we appreciate your kind words about our delicious and innovative offerings. Rest assured, your feedback on the speed of service for dessert will be shared with our internal team to ensure our high standards are being met. It was a pleasure having you here, and we look forward to welcoming you back for a truly exceptional dining experience in the future.
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Michael
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. The service was a little slow. Overall, the restaurant was nice. The only gripe was that they only had to vegan options and wouldn't convert any vegetarian options. I would go back
ZINOResponded on 3 September 2024
Dear Michael, We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and the overall atmosphere of our restaurant. However, your feedback about the service and menu options is appreciated and will be taken into consideration as we continue making improvements. It was a pleasure welcoming you here, and we hope to have another chance to go above and beyond for you in the future.
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JoanM
Central Coast
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 26 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! The scallop appetizer was amazing, the halibut was cooked to perfection, and the peach and burrata salad was beautiful. Wish we lived closer as we would come more often.
ZINOResponded on 28 August 2024
Dear Joan, It was a pleasure having you dine with us at ZINO Restaurant, and we appreciate you highlighting our delicious culinary creations. We cannot wait to share your compliments with our chef, and on behalf of our entire team, we look forward to welcoming you back the next time you visit Berkeley.
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OncDoc
Seattle
70 reviews
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on 28 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pretty good food, had the vibe of a hotel restaurant (which is fair, because that's what it is), rather expensive for what you got.
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IrisW
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time, group of 5. The food was outstanding as were the drinks and service. There was a guitar player playing and singing, he was excellent!! A bit pricy but will be back.
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LauraM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is as good and fresh; the service was excellent! Unfortunately it is hard to find good service in restaurants these days, and we were super impressed with the manager and the whole team who worked so well together!
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LindaD
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 2 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were only one of 2 couples eating there on a Monday at 6:30 pm so I expected the service to be excellent and it was. They made a complicated cocktail for me from a recipe I gave them and we hah a whole fish that is normally served left whole with head and tail. I asked our server to have the chef filet it and he did. It is difficult for a customer to filet their own whole fish the table.
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CherylR
San Francisco
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We like the convenient location to Berkeley Rep. Food is reliable.
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Nancyg
Denver
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we love zino so so much! The margarita pizza is just to die for and everything that follows is just as good! It is a go to spot for us
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ZINO is rated 4.4 stars by 392 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

6 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Additional information

Cross Street
Shattuck Avenue
Area
Berkeley
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30 Bar Daily 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking lots available at Allston Garage (on Allston Way) or Kittredge Parking Lot (on Kittredge Avenue). Street parking also available.
Public transit
1 Block from Downtown Berkeley BART
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jose Luis Campos
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zinoberkeley.com/
Phone number
(510) 649-9466
Catering
ZINO is located within the majestic Hotel Shattuck Plaza. When it comes to social and business events in Berkeley, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza has a rich history of bringing people together. Reinvented and renovated, our boutique hotel offers 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and banquet space with audio-visual support and an experienced catering team that transforms imagination into success. Contact us at 510-225-6026.
Private party facilities
Planning an event? ZINO is available for group dining, offering partial and full buyouts of the restaurant, as well as, private rooms located inside the Hotel Shattuck Plaza.

ZINO

Make a booking

Additional information

Menu

Express Lunch

Express LunchUS$22.00

Appetizers

Charred Eggplant & GarbanzoUS$15.00

MuhammaraUS$15.00

LabnehUS$15.00

Trio of SpreadsUS$18.00

CauliliniUS$12.00

Mains

Little Gem SaladUS$18.00

Heirloom Tomato & Peach SaladUS$20.00

Moroccan Vegetable & Chickpea StewUS$18.00

Mediterranean FlatbreadUS$22.00

Duck & Guanciale RaguUS$29.00

Squid Ink PapardelleUS$30.00

Wraps & Sandwiches

Falafel WrapUS$18.00

Grilled Chicken WrapUS$19.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUS$22.00

Smash Za'tar BurgerUS$23.00

Sides & Additions

Side SaladUS$10.00

French FriesUS$10.00

Add Chicken BreastUS$12.00

Add Marinated AnchovyUS$6.00

Add FalafelUS$7.00

Add Beef SouvlakiUS$10.00

What 392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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