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Trattoria La Siciliana in the southern area is a four star Italian restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features catering. Diners found the food incredibly expensive.
4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're lost looking for this place, just look down college for a huge crowd in front of a small restaurant and you've probably you've probably hit X. The morning after dinner here, I still had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here was no good. First, my roommate and I had the bare minimum in cash and coins for our meal, so we unfortunately could not leave a decent tip. But, on a second note, a dish we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the great reviews for this restaurant, I owe everyone an honest review: one star.I've been to this mediocre restaurant two times and have had poor experiences each time. The first time, we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A superb and popular Italian spot along College Ave. A long line and severely cramped quarters inside the restaurant won't keep me from coming back.The wait is long. We had to wait 15 minutes just put...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was excellent (this after spending two weeks eating in some of the best restaurants in Italy recently) but the servers (while gracious and helpful) were overburdened, the wine list had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm I've been here several times - with various party sizes - and I've never been unhappy with my experience.If coming with a party of 4 , they will usually advise you to order family style. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. My only hesitation about going had to do with some of the negative yelp reviews regarding service and problems getting a table. Thankfully, none of those issues bore out in my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a birthday with a party of six... Came happy, left very confused. It was a Tuesday night and we waited for about 15 min. Food was great but the bill was outrageous... They never mention...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We passed by this place so many times that it was time we checked it out. I had their porcini ravioloi and my husband their pork pappardelle. They were both excellent. It's amazing how a simple dish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted a good Italian dinner--and we got it! The service was excellent (charming staff really made us feel welcome), and the dining experience was wonderful. Here's what we ordered: Minstrone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came with a large group of friends and we sampled many of their pastas. All were amazing! I loved my Penne Arrabiata. The gnocchi is amazingly creamy, not mushy though. I would give 5 stars, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times already, and I'm always fairly excited when I hear we're headed here.Mainly because I love Italian food.But also because they do Italian food really well.I just tried their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All pastas are delicious here. My favorite is anything with the ragu sauce and/or papparrdelle. Their sauces are flavorful and the olive oil, onion, garlic and parsley dip for the bread is perfect for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was that time of the year again when I had to scour YELP for the perfect birthday dinner spot. In years past it has been Indian, Thai, or other ethnic foods. This year, Italian just seems to fit. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I've been coming here since I started at Cal and I still come back for it. It is a bit annoying that they don't take reservations, but I think it's worth the wait. I've been here with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deliriously tasty Italian food. Our party of four had pesce fresco (swordfish), gnocchi al norma, pork shoulder, and a few bits of antipasta. Highlights were the bread and herb-infused olive oil...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be good like 8 years ago. Go here if you want to wait in line for 2 hours and get ripped off.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here, I had the mushroom ravioli special and it was amazing. However, when I went back a second time, I was quite unimpressed by a rather simple pasta dish. Too bad for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS is my favorite restaurant in Berkeley and what I miss most about the city. Sure, service isn't up to par a lot of the time, but the food is so good that I don't even care. The caponata is to die...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best authentic Italian anywhere on the West Coast. It gets crowded and a bit noisy but well worth it for this food is creamy, rich and buttery good. This is real pesto, real olive oil...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance was nice (get seated upstairs if possible). Felt homey and smelled fantastic. We were sitting for a long time waiting to get our order taken which wasn't cool considering it wasn't that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoy the food here. The menu is absurdly long for those like me who want to try almost everything. Their popularity make getting a table at peak hours tough but the room has a pleasant roar if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We visited on a less-busy night and so didn't have the issues with honored reservations, long wait times etc that others have mentioned.Bread was fresh / good as mentioned before (and dipping sauce is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. We have waited 2 hours on busy nights, and on other nights 20 minutes. They don't take reservations. It's the also the usual Berkeley shuffle - name, wait, watch, get table, cash...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The two of us came on a Monday night (~6:30pm) and were seated quickly upstairs. We were impressed with the decor and the ambiance. Too bad the service was slow - it took a good 15 minutes to get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Decadent. Authentic. Homey.This is the Italian restaurant that you are looking for. The one that North Beach in SF lacks (save Osteria). The setting is vibrant yet comfy like that of an old...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, one of the best restaurants in the Bay!For delicious food and a fun, welcoming atmosphere, look no further! Yes, there's often a wait...but there's a good reason why. I can't get my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CASH ONLY folks. A great date place! I will usually split the gnocchi (with a marinara cream sauce, mushrooms, and bacon/prosciutto ) and the lobster broth seafood risotto with another person. Two...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food was amazing. i ordered the linguine with calamari in squid ink sauce. fantastic. minus a star for sort of slow service and cash only. i despise cash only joints. it's only a 3% charge to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic and Amazing! The best italian food that has ever entered my mouth! My favorite dish there is either the seafood risotto or their homemade meatballs. Expect a wait if you go after 6pm, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trattoria La Siciliana serves the best Italian food we've ever tasted. It pains Daniel to eat pasta anywhere else.The bread and garlic-y olive oil they bring out are excellent (be sure not to eat too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pluses - food is very good for casual italian. Hard to find comparable food in the EB.Minuses - not customer focused. They don't take credit cards, their management of the waiting list is poor, they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Is there anything that they could do right? I came here at least a half dozen times for their lamb ragu which was godly. And I always knew that their service was totally hit/miss, but their food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely ADORE this place! My husband and I went to wedding classes with one of the owners. During one of our breaks (before I knew he was a chef and had his own restaurant) he asked me what my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I managed to talk 3 brits in to having Italian (or I-Tali-an) instead of curry. Do you know what a feat that is? I deserve a medal. Possibly a Victoria Cross though maybe not since they tend to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I studied abroad in Rome for 4 months and let me tell you, this is THE closest you can get to real Italian food in Norcal. Part of the reason is that it's owned by real Italians who holler in Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very Good restaurant. Their timing of bringing food out was great. And I liked the Ambiance. Great Date restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food's great. However:They're obviously comfortable taking a reservation and not sticking to it. And if you're waiting, chilly, outside, be prepared for a scowl if you want to see a (real) menu....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Trattoria La Siciliana 4-5 times over the past year. Every time I go I have a different experience. Some nights I am surprised by the deliciousness of the food and the quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my Dad and my man and although the food was tasty, the portions were small and very expensive. So if I was like my Dad and can drop $$$ on dinner than I would probably rate it a 4 star,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite some of the negative reviews about service, the long wait, etc. I still have not found another Italian restaurant this side of the East Bay that is so authentic and delicious. Their food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
me: i dont know what to say on yelp Christine: lame prices, atmosphere is nice, food is ok not like WOW but good :P This was such a mixed experience. I really didn't know where to begin but my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars just for the olive oil. seriously. so good. perfect mix of garlic, red pepper, sage (like those pretty decorative clear olive oil bottles you see) -- try hard not to fill up on bread...1...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend suggested this restaurant based on the Yelp reviews, and as it was my friend's and my "birthday dinner", we decided to call and make a reservation for six. We arrived a few minutes prior to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is enormously popular (to wit, 10 of my Yelp friends have reviewed it), and for a reason. It's really quite a good value, with most pastas around $11-15, which is as much as you'd pay at,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
well i would probably sell my soul for the olive oil they give you with the bread. it is like crack. like everything delicious you have ever tasted and wanted more of. oh god. everything after that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trattoria La Siciliana e veramente un ristorante significativo. E costoso ma i piatti sono piu o meno sempre meravigliosi. Preferisco mangiare al ristorante perche si puo provare l'italiano con il...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have pretty mixed feelings about this place. Came here one night with family and we miraculously managed to get a reservation (apparently they take them for more than 5 people). We got seated...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dipping oil is so good! There are herbs and garlic in it, and it is so mouth-watering. Our waiter was actually from Italy, and he was so friendly. I think he replaced our bread at least 3 times...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, Trattoria La Siciliana was great.I've eaten their food before (we catered a meal for 12 people) and I felt like it was aiight.Probably reheating all the food, and eating it semi cold was the blah...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trattoria La Siciliana is my favorite Italian restaurant thus far. Excellent quality food with a wide menu. I sometimes day dream about their eggplant parmesan. The red sauce is divine- a rich...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY F'N $HIZZLE!::Red Sauce::1st time, ever, having an Italian red sauce that I absolutely LOVED! The signature Ragu... good lord. And the spicy meat??? YES!::Bread and Oil::Best ever... garlic,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SOOOOO AMAZING! I don't go very often because the wait is invariably long, but my mouth waters just thinking about Trattoria la Siciliana. Definitely try their stuffed eggplant appetizer, it's out of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Homemade pasta. Delicious sauces. Family-run restaurant. Getting schooled by the Asian server in Italian. Damn it, at least I know how to say Bucatini chi FINUCCHIEDE now.And, it doesn't get any...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It really is damn good! After reading most of the negative reviews below...people can b*&^% about the wait all they want and maybe a few more people can complain about how their party of two was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here always with large parties of 10-14 ppl FAMILY STYLE meals. Each time we are blown away by the service and the food. The owner is very pleasant and greets us each time with warmth and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A review of Trattoria must have slipped through my fingers. NOT SO FAST!Let's see the most recent account was actually Michael P's graduation dinner. We had set a reservation down and ordered family...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is absolutely my most favorite place to eat down College Ave! I've eaten here PLENTY of times (romantic dates, family dinners, bday parties, and a graduation dinner - Thanks Charles L. for your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food itself is probably worth 5 stars.Like many other reviewers have pointed out, their dipping oil for the bread is to die for! My favorite is the Linguini con Vongole - linguini with fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for daughter's birthday celebration last night. We did an online reservation first, which I appreciated. However, we did have to wait 9 minutes outside (COLD) even though we got there on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boo just flew in across the country to see me, and we wanted to be all cute and eat somewhere nice. The $10 corkage fee did appeal to us, although nothing beats the BYOB for free at Thai 51 in NY...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If this is true authentic Italian, then I gotta say, I love the good ol US of A. Channeling my inner mafia, I lost count of the times I said "What the F?"this restaurant fails. Just the hype and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to experience and taste True Italy this is the place. This Little whole in the wall is no mediocre Italian joint, this is true authentic Sicilian Italian. It's Zagat rated and very well...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my bf for dinner here on his birthday, he loves italian food but had never tried anything in the east bay. this place gets packed and LOUD, but it added more to the ambiance and we couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good but the restaurant is very unorganized. If you're willing to deal with the chaos then you'll have a great time. Unfortunately the long wait, lack of utensils and chairs was enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa this place fucking rules!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The city finds a way to entertain you even when you're least expecting it.Homemade Limoncello?Family owned and operated.Authentic Sicilian dining experience.This place is tits. Choose your own...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to love Trattoria La Siciliana, but after repeated tries, it's just okay. Trattoria is worth visiting because of the wonderful atmosphere and that amazing rosemary-infused olive oil that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want down home Sicilian cooking, this is the place to be !! My friends and I have been eating here for years. The place is very small, cash only , sometimes spotty service, with long lines...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's downright criminal that it's taken me so long to eat here. The food (bold Scicilian flavors) is what I grew up on, eating out in the New York city/Long Island area.The ambience is boistrous but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the eggplant ricotta sandwich appetizer and pretty much anything with their tomato sauce. Last night I had pappardelle with pork ragu, really great dish with chunks of braised ribs ("cartilage...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to go for great italian (modulo the occasional off night, when what are usually great dishes come out inexplicably disappointing). The herb infused olive oil alone is reason to go. (You...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Italy many years ago and this place is a close to genuine Italian home cooking that you can get in the bay area. This restaurant is our salvation from such places as Olive Garden(The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with a large group last year and really liked it. Took a date there last week and was hoping to replicate the experience. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my memory. The bread garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Angelo and Jerry will treat you right at this place and make you feel like you're truly part of the family. That garlic oil thats served at the table with the fresh bread....damn, if you're on any...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite favorite Italian places in the Bay Area. I hate that they only accept cash but oh well.The waiters are always cute.The lobster sauce risotto with shrimp is ALWAYS good. and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Italian dishes! I love watching the action by chef/cooks. Enjoyed the meals but you have to fight the crowd in this rather small tight neighborhood restaurant...a little pricey for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is wonderful! They make perfect gnochi, pesto and ceasar salads. You get great bread and a garlicy oil concoction to dip it in. The service is slow, but tollerable, especially if they're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No reservations, hard to find parking, but luckily no line for dinner on this Thursday night at 6:30 pm. We initially sat by the door, but the cold draft coming in was not very pleasant, so when our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have a friend who is italian-american and has the sort of mother that makes sauce from scratch and gives everyone big flour-covered hugs. naturally, he's extremely picky about italian food and thus,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 words: Really. Good. Food.This place has really fresh dishes and a lot of variety in pasta dishes. I had the Linguine al Pesto con Gamberi for $13 tax/tip that was heavenly. Really fresh, bright...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't rate five stars very often, so I must've had a great time tonight!! Went there for my daughter's birthday, and none of us (6) had ever been there before. I only chose TLS because the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We visited this place on a recommendation. I can't believe we've lived in this area so long and are only now experiencing it. We got in fast, despite the long list of names on the sheet. Maybe because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BEWARE ABOUT HIDDEN FEES!!! We totally got tricked...The boss was sooooooooooo fucking rude. Won't listen and talks right in your face. His wife was even more of a bitch, ugly faces. urgh. i don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me likey. Alot. I think it's the best Italian food I have ever had, even better than the food I ate in Italy but maybe it's because I was in the north.Anyways, go there if you really love Italian food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sicilian food I've had on the West Coast! I know my Italian cuisine, and this is it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. it is small and narrow but has tons of character and this real golden mediterannean atmosphere that would remind me of italy if i'd ever been there. the lack of street parking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a wonderful place, where 2 brothers cook Moms recipes in a place that Dad built,...a great many recipes to try on the menu! while it's hard to get away from our favorites, we always make a point of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What keeps me coming back here above all else is their amazing olive oil. It's house made, infused with tons of herbs and spices, and served with unlimited bread.They make a wonderful pesto and their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Italian restaurant EVER! (especially the risotto!)
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard so many of my friends rave about this place that I decided to try it out with a couple of friends for a birthday dinner but the service at this restaurant was absolutely HORRIBLE!!! We had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this restaurant--great prices and high quality delicious italian food. Delicious bread and dipping olive oil.Porcini raviolis are heavenly.Lamb ragu pasta is delicious.Pesto pasta is very good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never had a bad experience here. The staff is friendly, the food is good, and the crowd is always fun. I love when you celebrate your birthday there they turn off all the lights in the restaurant and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to whine about waiting for a table, don't bother coming. If you're that hungry, go get a burrito next door. Or Indian across the street. Trattoria happens give away free wine when the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having been to Sicilia myself, this place is as close as it gets to Sicilia this side of the Atlantic, but still misses the real essence of authentic Sicilian food. Sicilian cuisine is all about the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here if you're in a hurry.Don't come here if you like easy parking.Don't come here for pampered service.Don't come here if you're out of cash (Cash Only).Do come here for mighty tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my friend and it was amazing. great service. we were waiting outside in the cold, and the host told us to come in and we got 2 free glasses of wine....which made the wait go by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just passing by this place makes my mouth water. Not to mention waiting in the inevitable line to be seated. SO WORTH IT. We waited about 40 minutes for our table that was said to be only 5-10 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can still taste the Melenzane Impanate [breaded eggplant]. It was THAT good. Sauce was great, spot was cozy, food was divine and great service. FYI: Cash only, so be prepared.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore this cozy, little restaurant! I love how the owner greeted us when we arrived and said goodbye to us when we finished. He even gave me cheek kiss and called me princess! Lol. He...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm about as "authentic Italian" as Sandra Oh's token lesbiAsian sidekick character in "Under The Tuscan Sun" was - which is to say, not at all. And I'm okay with that.Growing up, my experience with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You East Bay Berk-land (or Oak-ley) folks sure have it good in the Italian realm of fine food. There's Dopo that I've heard too many good things about, the $extacular Oliveto and its slightly cheaper...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service was great. Food was great. Prices were great. They give you bottomless bread & oil/yummy spices which are delicious. Three entrees and a dessert for about $50.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, the bread (from Metropolis Baking) was amazing, and the dip?? Probably the best I've ever had; olive oil infused with herbs (rosemary, chili flakes, and some other unidentifiables) and fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Italian place in Berkeley. Yes, the place is small. Yes, it's cash only. Yes, on weekends you will have to wait a while. In fact, I went with a large group once and we had to wait almost...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like garlic, but I'm in love with their garlicky herby-y olive oil dip. They have some really good dishes and some okay ones. I'd be happy to just go there and pick up a bottle of their dip.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good, no doubt.I wouldn't say exceptional because I have a hard time finding something I really want, despite the extensive menu. I usually LOVE pesto wherever I go, but this pesto is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The place and experience was horrible. Starting from making reservations, I had the rudest person that called back to confirm the reservation, days later - it was rediculous.Whenever I've dined at a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was never a fan of pasta or Italian till my friend took me here.Arriving on a rainy day, the place was packed by 5:30. A person who looked like the owner had us seated right away and even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've definitely already been here many many many times. come for the bread, come for the pesto, come for the risotto or the ravioli - they cook everything pretty much perfectly. but definitely come...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Made a reservation for five at 6:30 but we didn't get to sit until 7:30. That's ONE HOUR folks. I wonder how long you have to wait without a reservation. We would've gone someplace else had we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dang this place was good! We just left here from having one of the best dinners in a long time. From reading the previous reviews we knew to arrive early. We were promptly seated at 5 p.m. and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
by far the best italian food i've had. they have none of the fare that authentic olive garden offers.i love their dishes like the beef stuffed with currants, bread crumbs, and cheese. and i've had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In a word - PATHETIC !!!All the negative reviews you see here are for the same reasons, terrible service and bad attitude.We made an advanced booking but when we got there they did not have our name...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculous on weekends!!! I tried to get a table for 5 on Saturday night and I'm not kidding you, the wait is probably 2 hrs. The limited seating is a total downside.The complimentary...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So this review has drawn some ire from Peter F. and I thought I'd just again sound the horn that this place is TERRIBLE. The food is uninsightful and bland. The only way I'd say I agree this is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here around five times and so far I really like the mushroom ravioli, rigatoni san giovanella, pesto gnocchi, and frutti di mare. Beware of the olive oil...it will seduce you to take bread...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered some bacon pasta thing and the salad; didn't like it. They don't take credit card. The service was whatever. It was overpriced (not for the amount) but for the taste.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why is it that things that seemed so great in college often fall flat later. In college I absolutely loved a song by Enanitos Verdes called Borracho y Loco, and now listening to it all I hear is pan...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa....... I love Italian food, I've been to Italy, I eat out a lot, and this place is amazing. They had this mushroom scallop appetizer special. If it's on the menu when you go, GET IT. I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best food I know but you have to be forgiving and patient of service.-1 Star because you must be patient when eating here. If you make a reservation, expect to be seated 30min after your reservation,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this restaurant tonight with 2 friends and felt we got scammed by being convinced to order "Family Style" without being told that by doing so we would be paying almost twice the cost but not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. Amazing food, friendly service (for those of you that bitch about the service, eat family style and get over it) and only $10 corkage. Get there early so you don't have to wait in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care that this place is crowded and there's a wait. I don't care that it's expensive. I don't care that they don't accept credit cards. They are still my favorite Italian place in the East...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
0 stars for service4 stars for foodService:Worst hostess in restaurant history. 45 min wait. NP. We put down our name and number. No call back. No apology. A party of the same number who just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I laugh so hard at someone's 3 star reviews complaining about overhearing arguments coming from the kitchen..this person is obviously not Italian, and has no concept of how great italian food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is perhaps one of the best "traditional" style Italian restaurants for miles in terms of selection and execution of the food. As a restaurant overall, I found it to be excellent, if not quite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I almost forgot, so I'll put this first: Trattoria is cash only. There are plenty of signs telling you this as you enter, but it might be tricky getting cash if you get there unprepared. On to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I WILL NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN. Please sort the reviews for this place to read the one stars. You will see the EXACT same negative review over and over and over again.Our experience, unfortunately, was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have the patience of Job this is your place! The kitchen is far too small for the volume of business and you will feel it as your food comes out late and often times one dish at a time. (See...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing Italian restaurant, family styled. The only problem is that it's a bit cramped, so good luck finding a table that seats more than 4 (I'd RSVP ahead of time). Otherwise I'd give it 5 stars (as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
girlfriend took me last night for my birthday , so far the best italian i ve had in san francisco and i ve been to really god places like bacco , lupa, coco's , fellini etc... this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to Trattoria La Siciliana by my cousin a few years ago. Back then, I couldn't tell the difference between green onions, chives, and shallots. Now, I still can't, but I do feel that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful! Despite having reservations confirmed a week in advance, I waited almost an hour before leaving in frustration. When my party arrived at 7pm (the time of the reservation), the hostess said it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing a show on the Cal campus, my boyfriend and I decided to check out the restaurants on College to see if anything caught our tastebuds. Having gone to Italy this year, I was instantly hit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Great authentic Italian food. I went here with only one other person but I hear they can accommodate larger groups and serve 'family style.' The food was all very flavorful and portions were fair. The desserts...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been here twice now, one time with a friend and one time with my boyfriend. both times have been tasty.first time: we decided in advance that we'd check it out after the Sex and the City Movie...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I drive by this restaurant there's a line outside, even in the cold! Tonight, there was no line when I got there! YAY - seated promptly.I was able to go through the menu a few times before...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the sauces were very tasty and pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely have to go here again to try some more dishes. Make a reservation and also expect to wait even with a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon entering, It was a 3 minute wait for a table of 3. The Menu was very confusing to read because they had so many listed selections. But the complimentary olive oil was the best I've ever tried....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best pasta that I have had outside of Northbeach. Italian is my favorite food, but I'm on a budget and most Italian restaurants in the bay area are too expensive, so I end up making better...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AMBIANCE: -adorable little restaurant-cozy upstairs and downstairs eating area-small open kitchen that you can see as you walk by to use their restroom-upstairs recommended - there are three windows...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The night started not so well...we had to wait for our table so I came in to use the restroom. When I walked back outside, a waiter chased me down and patted on my back and asked "is everything ok?...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! Where to even begin? Acme Bread Amazing Garlic Olive Oil for dipping Acme Bread Antipasti is wonderful and a necessity for any meal Delicious Pesto sauce! I'm in love !!!! [2.9, -]
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never have to drive all the way to North Beach for good Italian food again! YES!Trust me, it's THAT good.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit that I ate at this restaurant years ago and do not remember the food being outstanding. However, my brother and I ate dinner here last night and it was fantastic. We ordered some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here on a Thursday night. Even on a Thursday this place is pretty packed. Luckily we had reservations and were seated right away. The owner quickly ushered us upstairs to one of the most...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, with some flaws. The anti pasti was fresh and good - typical montage of salumi, caponata, tomatoes, etc. Also had salad fresca of greans, very fresh ricotta, fennel. A bit overdressed, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mushroom ravioli was amazing and their special herb-y olive oil with focaccia (instead of the usual bread and butter) is a new fave. The most amazing part, though, was when our lovely server suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!! And, now if you want a deli style version of some of their dishes and a cup of yummy coffee or Italian beer, the family has opened a cafe in Emeryville on the corner of Powell...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think they put crack in their pasta. That's the only way I can explain the obscene amount of food I ate that night. I think we ordered an appetizer (potatoes??), a ravioli dish on the specials menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in Berkeley pretty often and venture here for dinner every time. I cannot get enough of the olive oil infused with garlic, chili, cilantro, rosemary and many other herbs.. I've never had to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Silly me didn't see the "Accepts Credit Cards: NO", and didn't read down to the ninth review where it clearly says cash only; nor did I see anything on their web site that says cash only. ***CASH...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Try this: spaghetti with black ink sauce. Out of this world! Other than that, the serice is OK, and it used to be better under the previous management.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a friend drive me out to Berkeley specifically to try this restaurant so I knew it had to be good.Little hole in the wall joint with the tiniest kitchen I've ever seen for a busy restaurant (the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love italian food that doesn't carry a guido stigma similar to what most of north beach reeks of. this is the type of italian dining i'd expect to experience in a small, rustic village on a tuscany...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One star for overrated even though I actually really like this restaurant. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is always homey.The reason for only one star is that I'm continually disappointed by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tiny place that always gets crowded. Took forever to get seated..which was fine b/c it was a weekend. A LONG time passed by so we asked our waitress if our food was coming out soon.... she brought...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU'RE IN A HURRY!!!Best dining group size is four. If you're a party of five, call me and I'll come join you. Otherwise you'll end up at a table for four with a chair added on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
well, 4 1/2. I had a great dinner here! My girlfriend and I were browsing the menu from outside.... we were hungry but didn't want to be the people that go in at the last second...... we talked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get the cons out of the way...Cons: TINY hole in the wall, cramped seating, definitely not good for groups, too long of a wait with or without a reservation (reservations can only be made for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm somewhat wary of Italian restaurants. I've been disappointed too many times before...I've had a few too many over-priced, over-sized, mediocre pasta meals that left me feeling I could have done...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got one word for this place. AMAZING. I took my my girlfriend here for our second date and this place completely blew me away. The service was great and the people were very friendly. The vast menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has never let me down food-wise. It's fresh, and the flavors tend to be subtle and just right. However, you will probably, as many others have noted, have an uncomfortable, long wait, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FAVORITE Italian place, hands down, in the bay area. (The only other Italian restaurant that I like in the near east bay is Lo Coco's in North Berkeley, and really, I only go there for their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Some people say the wait for the food here is worth it, but I definitely disagree when the wait is so bloody uncomfortable.We made a reservation for 7:30 for a party of four. We had to wait about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this five stars because once you get a table... it's 5 star service and fun, from MY experiences. You must make reservations.You must have enough cash.You must try the seafood risotto. You...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my all time favorite italian restaurant. I've been here a couple of times during my college years. I should go back to think of it.. This place is always packed! a very cozy restaurant with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, if you don't want to wait for 45 minutes you'll have to have dinner at 5:00 like we did. But we got to sit at the window and the place was quiet enough so we could talk to each other without...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm happy we didn't have to wait at all last Sunday night at 6. There were empty tables aplenty. I was a little surprised. They did fill up within half an hour, so at least I know this place will stay...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven up to Berkeley specifically to eat here a handful of times and not only was it worth the trip, the meal itself was always memorable. Granted, this is not a place to go if you have after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after about a 30 minute wait, my friend and i were led to the tiny table in the back corner upstairs. it was a cozy little table, but right next to the cabinet where the servers grabbed plates,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
MY HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND THE ARROGANT OWNEROkay, the food is good. I was introduced to this restaurant by friends who warned me that the food was good, but the sevice sucked and there usually was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, this is such a great italian restaurant! we did have to wait but it was well worth it! the bread and the olive oil mixture was soo yummy! I loved their caeser salad w/ extra anchovies! The pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The mushroom ravioli was amazing, the swordfish was alright (the veggies that came with the swordfish were great). The olive oil/dipping sauce was really unique and tasty. The servers were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had a pretty bad experience here. It wasn't about the food. That was good (ravioli porcini), not the best, but good. It was just the service. We were ignored much of the time even when they made...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
God I love this place. Homemade pasta, run by an Italian family, warm and cozy atmosphere. When you first sit down, they bring you bread and their own suped-up olive oil. I could just eat that all day...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations for 5:30PM on a Thursday night and got the best table in the restaurant. The are multiple ways this place confirms reservations - 2 emails, 1 phone call! I appreciated that they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is in my hood, and usually has a wait, but when I have guest visiting and they want Italian..there is no better place around in South Berkeley.Back in the day, it was owned and run by two...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The family owners of the place are serious about their love of one; being italian and two; eating italian. When I first starting going here back in the 90s' the food was really good. I mean Angelo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So we went to this restaurant last night because my girl friend likes it. Let me tell you, not sure what was in the water, but this place was amazing. They staff was a lot more cheerful and excited...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really a great meal. Yummy olive oil for dipping and delish pasta.The chef is so personable and friendly that waiting at the back for a table is a not-to-miss part of the experience!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I normally don't frequent Italian restaurants, but considering that they opened a cafe in Emeryville and serve lunch specials coming from the restaurant - the lunch specials were pretty darn amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Trattoria for over 12 years. yes, and everytime, the Sicilian chef is yelling at people and/or serving them wine. I love it. One time he personally came over to my table and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The very first time I came here I was under the legal drinking age. Through the connection of Catholic brotherhood, (my dining companion was church mate with the owners) we had a bottle of red with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad experience at this restaurant in the past seven years that I've been eating here. The long lines outside may be a deterrent for some patrons but if you can muster up some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember stubbling on this place while I was taking a stroll with my ex to the bird store. I remember looking at how small it was and was kind of weary but then I thought...hmmm...it looks authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite Italian restaurant.Long wait, but always worth it. Try to go when it's raining, so there's less people. And remember not to get family style (meaning combining 2 orders in one dish), I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i waited for a place to sit in front of the kitchen, what a bad move.i was forced to sit and watch plate after delicious plate of food come out of that kitchen. in between plates i would hear italian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The downside:1. Large parties have to order family style. Not a bad idea, but in this tiny kitchen, our 2 appetizers and 4 entrees were served like a 6 course meal. Took us 3 hours to eat, and each...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here with another couple after work Friday, luckily made a reservation for 6:30, this place was jammed soon after. PROS: friendly staff, good food, good service, large menu, good wine list,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is long overdue. My boyfriend and I came here for my birthday dinner last year. Admittedly, it was late-ish...maybe 8:30 or so on a weekday night. but if you're open, you should provide...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I might be in love. ...and not just with the adorable staff. I spent the past year in Italy, and had been craving an Italian experience for days when I went here for dinner. It was truly just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to be impressed with this place... the service seemed so friendly!Because I came with a large group, they told us we had to order family style. They didn't explain the pricing system...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I went there, it was almost 2 years ago. Now, this is not to say the place is not good because the only thing that's keeping me from going again is my college budget.So why did I decide...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here by two friends who love love love this place. I really enjoyed the cozy family atmosphere, very romantic.We all shared three dishes and a bottle of wine. Everything was really fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS! We had our waitress order for us and it was MMMmmmMM-GOOD!We had the Melezane alla Parmigiana for appetizers (which we picked) and if you like eggplant, i definitely would recommend this....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food: inconsistent Service: TerribleWe arrived at 6:30 on a Wednesday and were informed there would be a 15 minute wait. It turned out to be 30. Not a big deal, but inauspicious nonetheless. Although...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
PUKE! Egad, save your time and money!!! I had the Penne with Pesto, it was disgusting and inedible. Straight up bitter and weird in general. The Man had Gnocci all Norma - it was not very good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven by many a time, but was turned off by the wait... it is WORTH IT. Last time I came here was a Sunday night late winter after an evening MTB ride in the Oakland Redwoods with an "ex." We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you endure the interminable wait you are granted passage into the shoe box grotto that feels like you're inside an Sicilian themed diorama. The noise level is comprable to a bar that plays music....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can always count on Trattoria for a good meal that isn't exhorbitantly priced. They change the menu every week (I think), and if you don't like what's on their special menu, the regular menu never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't f-ing care that the noise level was f-ing loud because my f-ing mind and body was f-ing in the yummy food. It was that f-ing good. Tips:Don't be afraid to try new stuff here, not everything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trattoria La Siciliana serves the best Italian food in the East Bay hands down. Everything I have ordered here has been exceptional.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was good, but the ambience left a bit to be desired. Went to this place on a Sunday night with a group of six and it was PACKED. There were lots of families with young children. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Catering in someone else's home is difficult but they were wonderful. A big Italian wedding-tante belle cose-beautiful pastas, risotto, snails, salad, meats. Flawless timing, temperature, taste,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The menu is top notch. I would order just about anything on the menu (which is a tough find for me at Italian restaurants). They even had squid ink pasta (which is my favorite dish and I have only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with 3 friends on Friday night about 7:30pm. This was the third time in a span of a decade, and while in the past I seem to forget this place as a superb East Bay italian choice, I promise...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is delicious and worth the wait. They do not take reservations, so you must go early to write your name on the list. The cracked crab appetizer is delicious and a great way to start a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Italian food, theres a lot to choose from. It is a really fucking cute date place too if you want to shell out for it, its not that cheap but its not like steak house pricey either. Parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Was part of a party of eleven last evening. We were told that we could not order individually due to the kitchen only having four burners. The waiter was rude and when we asked if we could order individually,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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I have been going to Trattoria La Siciliana for years--it was my favorite Italian restaurant in the Bay Area. Three years ago, I moved overseas. I would dream of the Gnocchi Alla Norma and the Pesto Penne, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really love this place. It's small, simple, and has delicious food. The ambiance is great, although it does tend to get a bit loud. Such a great place to go with a small group, and share...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is small. Even with two floors, it fits maybe 35 people. So make your reservations. Luckily it was sunday night and we had a table clear up just when we got there. They need to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Would give 3.5 stars. Points off for mediocre bread and a few service issues. Went early and were the first customers to be seated. Would never go during a busy period.Bread is mediocre, but the oil...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here since the day they opened, and recently went back for the first time in a while. I am always happy to see that they have Buccatini alla Finnochiede, because I feel responsible...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have any self control, stop yourself from sopping up loaves and loaves of the free bread with their ridiculously delicious herby olive oil dip before your entrees come out. Your stomach will...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 i love this place. the food is terrific. the wait for a table, even with a reservation, and cramped quarters leave something to be desired. even so i would totally recommend this restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm, quite possibly my favorite Italian place in Berkeley. I've been here 3 times, twice for a party, and once on a date, and I have to say that they are always super nice to us. The people who...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here 2 dozen times in the last 3 years. My review is pretty simple:1. Trattoria La Siciliana serves authentic meals with flavor that rivals and surpasses many meals that I've eaten in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wish i could tell you what we had, but we just let the server picked our entrees for us. we asked her what our entrees were but we still dont know because she was speaking in italian so darn fast.but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Only giving one star because my gf and I had never had a chance to experience their food.We put our names on their waiting list and the host promised us that it would not be longer than 20 min. So...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly authentic Italian food - service can be a gamble.I agree with the other reviewer that mentioned that the food is amazing, but service can be iffy depending on how the night is going. It does...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was not happy about this restaurant when I walked out tonight. My dishes was cold probably waited awhile in the kichen before arrived to my table. I waited more than half an hour for my food and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quaint Italian place that drums up a line during dinner hours. When we got onto College Ave we didn't see a line so we thought we'd walk around and come back. Well, big mistake because by the time we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am knocking it down a star bc 1. small2. expensive appetizers but the food and service= 5 stars I always came by this place and was so put off by the amount of people standing waiting to be seated....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Angelo and Jerry know how to do Sicilian food right! Every detail is perfect, the food is fresh and AMAZING, and you really feel like you're in a small family-owned restaurant in Sicily. Ask the cooks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM, everything was SO delicious, the risotto, the lamb, the gnnochi & antipasti. Ambiance was nice and service was friendly. This was some of the finest Italian food I've had in the bay area. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of my friends really really like this place, and I'm pretty fond of the place as well. I really like the atmosphere-- especially upstairs. It's a really pretty restaurant, and not as greasy as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trattoria La Siciliana brought me out of my Yelp semi-retirement!! I had to add my 2 cents to the 185 reviewers before me. Just to RAVE about what a wonderful gem this restaurant is. My fiancee and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best in robust, flavorful, taste-bud firing food. Dishes are simple: 3, 4, 5 ingrediants, and served "family-style" on big plates for two, and packed with fresh, hot, authentic Sicilian...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The salmon with potatoes is excellent.I think they put way too much garlic in their pasta dishes. I mean you can see the linguine coated by chopped pieces of garlic. overpowering.Was disappointed by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! I love this place. I went for the first time last night with a group of fiends. We got there around 7:pm. It must have been dinner time. The place was packed. We waited for about 25 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a Monday night, so we were immediately seated. The ambiance was alright--not really the most romantic place. A bit cramped, with a huge freaky painting of a woman with three legs...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have difficulty deciding between 3 and 4 stars for this restaurant... The service was pretty bad at all levels. However, this restaurant has an enormous menu absolutely full of authentic Sicilian...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another one of the restaurants I have had my eye on and fortunately my student group decided to hold its end-of-the-year officer dinner here. I read over the yelp reviews and also some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the incredible olive oil with herbs, garlic and salt that they serve with the bread. They also bottle it and sell it. My friend and I came back just to get more. The food is great - we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
che buono indeed! I had been to this trattoria some years ago, and if any changes, they've been for the better, although I don't know I could say exactly what. Lovely, attentive service--we were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad I finally got to try this place after walking past it and seeing the crowds. It was great! The staff is so friendly and the place is so lively. I ordered the squid ink pasta which was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While the food is tasty here, my group found the server unprofessional and dishonest. He kept pushing us to order more when we heard that their portions are large. For one of the dishes we ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my friend's b-day dinner. We had a large group, so we had to order "family style". I had not problem with this, but I think the quality of food drops dramatically when it's cooked in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lobster pasta and shrimp risotto are delicious!The dipping bread is delightful, herby aromatic, satisfyingly free.Best italian ever? Not really, but really a good time and money well spent. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mamma mia, che buono! This Italian-Sicilian restaurant is real and it's great. I had always avoided it because of the hoards of people waiting around outside with bored/tired expressions on their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is delicious enough that I don't really care I have to wait forever and a day for a table. It's great if you are feeling adventurous - I tried the pasta marinated in squid ink, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best Italian in the North Oakland/Berkeley area. The food sneaks up on you and you probably won't spend less than $50/pp, even if you are trying to skimp. The wines suggested have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place has fantastic homestyle sicilian food. i generally get penne alla guilietta, but one time i tried penne con zuchinni fritte which was amazingly good- a really interesting combination of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always, always, always get the risotto. I'm pretty sure that any of them (whether they're off the menu, or the special of the day) will be amazing. All the meat dishes I've tried are also really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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I think all the five-star reviews must be made by either paid PR people or diners who traveled in from Walnut Creek and, as such, know nothing about food. I go by this place all the time, live in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good consistent pasta and appetizers every time I go. However, haven't been going because of the long waits, better make your reservation. It's a very small and cute restaurant though!I went...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cute and cozy! Food served up family style that always impresses. It does get annoying that they cap you on number of different dishes you can order but you can make it work (or more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars - the experience BF and I had here was near-perfect. The bread and olive oil is like crack - completely awesome. We started with the Eggplant rolls which were awesome. Then the special...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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As soon as you walk through the door, the warm smells of spices envelope you and draw you in like the hug of a sweet Italian grandma who knows her kitchen. Ask for the veal meatball house specialty. I don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah yeah yeah, whatever. Decent food, friendly service, interesting decor but overpriced, for sure. I'd rather have mediocre italian at Filipo's and still be able to afford dessert and a bottle of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this plce is pretty good. i loved the crispy baguette that came with the order. i got the seafood risotto which was fantastic. my friend had the tomato alfredo with swordfish which was also pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taste the food at Trattoria La Siciliana and you can see why a lot of people wait in line to enjoy their Italian home style dinner here. While walking the neighborhood, you will see another Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't order anything bad off of the menu. Everything in that restaurant tastes fabulous. If you love Italian food, then you'll love this Sicilian place. Yes, Sicilian... Please don't call it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was an old standby when I lived on 63rd Street and I hadn't been back in years. Good, solid homemade Italian food in a place run by a family. The service is super friendly although somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was just here again this past weekend, and although I LOVE the food, I just don't know that I can justify waiting for an hour and a half to be seated. They don't take reservations for small parties,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! I still have visions if squid ink pasta burned into my mind forever. Even for a city dweller like me, it is totally worth the trip across the bridge so that I can be delivered into...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going out on a date with a girl for the first time, you can go here. If you're trying to throw a birthday party here for a popular person - don't go here. So we ordered what any party of 20...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I need to get the bad points out of the way first: the seating area is very cramped, you'll probably have to wait to eat, and getting your food won't be fast.But that's half the charm. The tight...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So effing yum. I am a hard to please when it comes to Italian food. This place was delicious. The dippin's were crazy awesome before the food came. I love dippin's. I just read someone elses review,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent Italian food. Over-hyped, super long wait, long wait to order, long wait for food, had to ask for bread, main courses came out at different times (only about 5 min apart but still...)these are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food--5 starsWait time--1 starLying about the wait time--minus 1 starthe food here is 5 star. some of the most delicious italian food i've had. EVER. melt i your mouth sauces, homemade pasta, fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
super cute italian style restaurant. they have seating upstairs (like in the movie love actually when colin firths character professes his love for aurelia) and it smells really good right when you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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soup was good,wine was good but the ribeyesteak turned out to be a greasy overcooked and battered piece or ordinary meat, definately not a proper steak... bummer
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food and friendly service but BEWARE! These people will not honor your reservation. It has happened to myself and several other people I know. My recommendation would be to just forget...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is authentic Italian. The restaurant is crowded, filled with smoky garlic odors, the waiters can be a bit gruff. So what's your problem, eh? You sit, you have some wine, later some food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Italian in the East Bay...by far! The restaurant itself is small and loud and bustling. The chefs are amazing and can always be heard barking orders and joking with the clientele. Often they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the restaurant gods were in our favor on Friday because we got in right away at the restaurant that's infamous for its lines. This is one bustling, popular place. However, the service was very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard about Trattoria La Sicilian from a few friends of mine and have been wanting to try it for quite some time...Last night the misses and I were taking an evening stroll and we happened to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Word of mouth about this place peaked my interest. An authentic Sicilian restaurant on College? Really? Tons of great reviews? I must try this place!This is one of those restaurants where you make...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews and speaking with some neighbors who swear by this restaurant, I had high expectations for this place. Maybe a little too high? I dunno. I'm going to go back and give it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars is a gift for this experience. 2.5 stars, maybe, with a strong benefit of the doubt. We had a 6:30 reservation and weren't seated until 6:45pm. This would be okay but a) it was super duper...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place terrible; almost every vegetable looked and tasted straight out of a can, and everything I ate was poorly spiced and cooked. I am a vegetarian, so maybe they just can't cook for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for the first time with a friend who recommended it. College Ave seems to be the place for long waits, and TLS is no exception. Waited about 45 mins, only to be seated "in" the window,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was 5:30 on a Monday night. It was cold and raining. Walking down College with the intention of grabbing a quick bite at Manpuku, we happened to notice an open table at Trattoria La Siciliana. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straight from the SATs: Trattoria La Siciliana is to Italian food; what House of Nanking is to Chinese food. We will stand in line, in the cold f-o-r-e-v-e-r and love every minute of mediocre service...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think our experience is what some might consider rare, since we were seated as soon as we walked in the door. Our server was friendly and not too overbearing. Given how small the restaurant is, I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our party of 6 (D, H, E, P, K and myself) arrived at 10 to 5, and were seated before the restaurant was even open. Good thing, because a few minutes later, this cute little treasure was packed. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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I've been a customer at this restaurant for years and my experience has always been fabulous. Sometimes the wait is a little long, but is it worth it? ALWAYS! Fact is, they are magicians working to prepare...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just start by saying that I am a native New Yorker. I grew up eating in some of the most spectacular Italian restaurants known to man..... and this is, by far, the BEST Italian food (or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The staff was very polite and formal, however we did have to wait a very long time for our main course to come. The food was good but could have had more spice and flavor to it. My date and I felt...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is excellent, but the service is questionable. The first time I went here I waited for over an hour before being seated, although the owner kept reassuring us that we'd be seated in 5...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Calamari salad was OK. Broccoli rabe with anchovies and red pepper flakes was *excellent*. "1000-year old" bucatini recipe was interesting enough that we both ordered it, but turned out rather bland....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is incredible. My favorite is actually the oil/herb mix they serve with the bread before they take your order -- I'm not sure what herbs are in there but it beats anything else I've seen...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing food! We had the half cracked crab appetizer, I had the bucatini with a sardine sauce and he had the red sauce with lamb. Everything just melted in the mouth. Angelo came over a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Among the several Italian restaurants i have been to in the Berkeley, this has to be near the top. The food is above-average, and the ambiance gives you a nice feel. My main complaint with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being that I'm from the "Old Country" I'm sure you can understand my discerning taste when it comes to Italian dining; some refer to it as "elitism" or being plain old "picky". Eff' that, i was raised...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just went back here on saturday after a long period of absence and yes, it's still good. not across the board, everything you order is magic kind of good, but some dishes really shine. as people have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this restaurant one of all all time favorites!I called one evening and asked what time do you close and the do they have room for 5. As we were parking the car the hostess stood outside and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to go! (though it does put a big dent in my wallet)A millionth warning: The wait (for seating and for food) is terribly long. Go with a small group of people (2 to 4) and try...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really good. and i can be picky about italian food. big "family style" servings good foodtotally inappropriate sayings in italian on the wall good foodfriendly serversgood foodextensive menu of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place obviously needs no introduction. Aside from the slightly long wait (about 30 minutes on a warm Monday evening) and the crowded queue at the back of the kitchen, this place is extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food? Top-notch. The atmosphere? Delightful. The service? Uninspiring.This is my favorite restaurant at the time of this review. Every dish I have tried is excellent. All of the dishes respect...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
just go now. best authentic italian outside of new york/new jersey. tell me where i can find better!
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were told how crowded this place can get and how long the wait is, so we got there early one Wednesday evening about 2 years ago and we just got served now! No, not quite! We were wedged in a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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We had reservations for 6 on a Friday night at 8pm and did not get seated until 9pm. I understand that there was a large birthday party occupying much of the top floor which caused the delay in our seating....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous dining experience. The wait was long, ensuring we were starving and grateful by the time we were served. The food was truly fabulous and we got some special attention from the owner. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome AND irritating at the same time. The food is absolutely fabulous but forget about going anytime after 6 or so if you don't want to wait in line. It used to not be so bad...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the broschetta (hmm, did i spell that right?). sooooo good. i love their ravioli. that stuff is so good... so filling... so fattening.we had this broccoli dish that was a little overdone, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dining past 8 PM on a Sunday night is challenging. Everything is closed because it's "God's Day" and apparently people should take a day to "rest". Thankfully I don't live in a God fearing state that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Prior to meeting mates at I-house, We went to this small, nondescript Sicilian restaurant on College Avenue, just before Ashby. I had the swordfish, which was exquisitely done. She had some pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been going here since College and I am so exicted about moving back close to it again. Taking my girlfiends here this week so they can understand the explosively delicious experience that is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I'm truly surprised that this place got bad reviews. I mean, the wait is absurd and the service isn't super fast - but aren't both of those a result of the fact that the staff are cooking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hubbs brought me here for dinner for my birthday and I cannot wait to return. We started off with some anti-pasto and steamed clams, then I had some gnocchi and finished off with some canneloni. One...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in awhile (summer 2005)--I am almost certain I got food poisoning the last time I ate there--but I'd second the comments about the snippy/attitudinal service. This place is not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Service is atrocious. The staff seemed to have no idea what is going on.It's loud and unpleasant. Worst of all, THE WAITER WOULD NOT STOP KISSING MY DATE ON THE CHEEK EVERY TIME HE PASSED BY.I told...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, if you're reading this review against the NEGATIVE reviews, keep these caveats in mind - if you know what to expect, and have ever been to Italy - this food is the closest food you'll experience...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to Trattoria La Siciliana in Dec 06 when my office went there for its holiday party. The food was amazing enough to bring me back with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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This cosy family run restaurant is set in an ideal Berkeley community on College Ave. They've been around for many years, are super friendly, and have many repeat customers. Now, the most important thing! It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a group - can't say I'll be back. Food was OK , but they rushed us like crazy! We HAD to get out of there as soon as possible. The host even started picking up the platters (mandatory...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food! Truly authentic. yeah you might have to wait, but oh well, its worth it. Go early, compliment the chef and drink alot of wine!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't give 5 starts- b/c I'm not sure I know what that means!Love this restaurant every time I come- which isn't frequently because of the wait. But as long as that's what your'e down for the night-...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would really give this place 5 stars, but it really is the size of a shoe box, if you're seated upstairs it's a tight squeeze. The food however is great, the cured salmon is to die for and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My father has two great shames that weigh down his sense of family pride. The first is that my sister married a half Irish dude. My brother-in-law has Italian last name, so my dad can live with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food gets 4 stars, the service gets 2 so average of 3. We waited an hour on a Tuesday night to have dinner (which the wait staff profusely apologized for). I think they need to hire more people...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hate waiting? Like to eat? If so, then AVOID TRATTORIA LA SICILIANA AT ALL COSTS!!!While eating here on a Friday night, I was subjected to the worst service I've ever encountered, and I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trattoria La Siciliana still has it. I came here recently for my brother's birthday dinner. The food was excellent, the service attentive and very friendly. I loved this restaurant when I was going to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like writing a negative review after only one visit, and I usually don't get too worked up over imperfect service (to me, dining is all about the food), but my visit to Trattoria La Siciliana...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was excellent!Service left much to be desired.It's very crowded but the menu is quite extensive, I was impressed to see more than the usual line up of dishes. They are decent sized plates so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 We had no reservations on a Saturday night at 6:35pm.We waited about 15 mins to take the smallest table in the corner of the loft next to the window.My wife enjoyed our chef's sampler which was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I trust Lars T and will probably not eat here again because of this review, but I must say that my experience here was rather different. Went here with a whole Italian class and got a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so good, the line to get in may give it away -the bread and specialty "dipping oil" is delicious. I love to eat family style and that's how they do it.It is small, can take a long time to eat, butit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get fooled!!!!!!This place is really a joke. Get ready start laughing:The most poorly managed Kitchen I have ever encountered: customers can wait up to 2hr for their main course... and get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The other reviews pretty well capture the joys and frustrations of eating at Siciliana. In the "joy" corner of the ring, we have some really good, authentic southern italian fare that you just don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food - delicious bread dipping oil! Make sure you get there early or have a reservation, and try the specials! Check out my blog for my reviews of certain dishes:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our experience would be much better if:- The chef went a little easy on the salt- The restaurant accepted credit cards.We witnessed one of the patrons go to the nearest ATM only to find that it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading other reviews on this joint, call me lucky. I've had both intimate dinners for two and raucous group meals that have really turned out well. The staff has always been friendly and,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite living on their block for two years, yesterday was only the second time I'd eaten here: it's worth trekking to the slightly more expensive Pizzaiolo or Dopo for significantly better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah. Very good dinners and really great times.2 Sicilian brothers from NY brought us here one night, saying to us that this was the only Italian restaurant worth eating at, on this side of the bay....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If at some point in my life I turn to organized crime, this place will be my hang out. The food is just amazing. It is worth the wait, the cash only policy and any other hardship required to eat here....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Daniel C's review below is spot-on. Berkeley *is* insanely lucky to be home to such a unique and exceptional Italian restaurant. The food here is often intensely rich, potently flavorful, and prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is completely money. Seriously. Not only does your meal get prepared in a tiny kitchen in a small pan, but the close atmosphere gives you a sense of comfort (if you're not claustrophobic.)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tPP says: Fantastic food; tolerable serviceMgt & service: Saturday evening and my reservations for a party of 6 was delayed 30 minutes. The place was packed and all the staff were running around like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Want to give this place 3.5 stars. Btw, to avoid a long and unnecessary wait, come on a weekday (earlier in the week may be better) before 7 pm. We didn't have to wait at all - in fact, there were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small, noisy restaurant that ALWAYS has a line, even before they have opened. Make reservations. I love the Linguine Vongole. They used to have a restaurant in El Sobrante that you could walk right in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
seriously, i know its berkeley, but get with the times- accept credit cards, it will make dining there that much more pleasant. it only seems fair since they're prices aren't exactly bargain level....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is if you know what you are getting into when you go: there is no reason this restaurant wouldn't get 5 starsBe warned: You will wait, so don't go if you are starving! (Gordos is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even if you live in North Beach this is worth a trip. I had the honor of living two blocks away for a while.The reason they don't take cards, or serve you as quickly as you'd like, is that they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food-3Value-2Service-4Most people tend to write a review when they love or hate a place- this is not the case. I am really indifferent about Trattoria. I wanted to like it based on the rave reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is cute, cozy, clean. Ha! All adjectives that start with 'c'. Lately I've been on a cleanliness look out so that was the first thing that popped out to me.Made reservations for 6:30 and we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, fresh ingredients, cozy atmosphere.It's a little bit pricier than the average student budget (including my own), but sooo worth it. Get the mushroom ravioli, they will change your life....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why people rave about the food so much. Choosing dishes is a bit hit and miss with some dishes that are quite tasty and some that are just bad. For instance, one of the risotto...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday this past year. I'm sorry, did I say boyfriend, I meant AMAZING boyfriend. The best thing about this place is that the owner is the chef, he's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. THis place is soooooo good. It is just good hearty Italian food. I went there with some guests from New York and they were all very impressed. I recommend the meatballs and the gnocci. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last night on a weekday with my boyfriend (who has raved about this place) at about 9pm after an event at Cal. There was no wait, which is already nice coz i noticed many here warned...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I haven't been to Trattoria La Siciliana in over a year (why I deprive myself of such pleasures, I have little clue!), but it's my favorite place to enjoy affordable Italian food in the Bay Area....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First of all they made us wait 45 minutes-in the cold-outside and then they gave us a table right next to the front door... Fortunately we were already numb from standing outside for so long. Oh and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent chicken. Very good ravioli, gnocci and pesto pastas. Average wine selection, with some half bottles and four to five available by the glass. Unfortunately, the Sicilian house red which I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had planned on eating at Locando Olma, but it was closed (on Monday). And it is a shame too, because dinner wasn't something to write home about (which makes it something to Yelp about).I believe...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I subletted fairly close by and never ate here. Then as I was packing up my roommate gave me a "WHA? you've never eaten there, it's sooo good."Having eaten there now, I would have to agree. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING PASTAS. enough said.ooh -- gets really busy depending on the day of the week/time.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. Carbonara is amazing - not too cheesy, gooey, or pasty like it gets at other places. However, can sometimes taste a bit too salty. The angel hair with spicy marinara and shrimp is also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look: you might end up waiting a while. You probably will. If you show attitude, the owner will probably show some back. But let's move beyond that.When you're not in a rush, when you're in a good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came originally to go to Locando Olma but it was closed (WHY?) so decided to brave the crowds for Trattoria. There were like 12 people in line in front of us, and there are like 20 tables in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food: Starting with eggplant parmesan appetizer which had the perfectly cooked eggplant (soft, delicate, sweet and delicious), including the risotto (this could be presented more fancily...)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-1 star for the fact that it a tad pricey and no credit cards....ouch. Also in the -1 is the salad...c'mon 8 bucks for a tiny plate of greens with dressing? You could go down to Intermezzo on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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I agree with the other reviewer that mentioned that the food is amazing, but service can be iffy depending on how the night is going. It does seem as though regulars receive preferential treatment (which is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bright lime green pesto gnocchi is wicked good. Michelin recommended, for what that's worth. Attentive service and good food quality after 10 p.m. (as it should be, but rare in geriatric Berkeley).
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good wine and great family style dishes, though the gnocchi could get inconsistent - it was like chewy plump fairies of deliciousness the first time I had them but were way overcooked when I went back...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A truly wonderful, authentic Italian Trattoria! The staff and owners were friendly and wonderful. The food is great! Be warned that if you intend to go with a large group (8 or more), it is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experiences here seem to be in line with those of other yelpers... The first time I went to La Siciliana I was in a group of four and we didn't have a reservation. We waited FOREVER to get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
22 of my colleague went to this place because the good review. But the owner provided us with olive garden level quality and quantity food and charged triple price of olive garden. In China, we call...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mileu:very very loud restaurants and very crowded. can be quaint if during the week maybe. Service:Awesome staff. The host was the nicest person in the world. The waiters were very very efficient....
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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I have eaten here many times and the food is always really terriffic. There is always a wait for a table unless you eat really early, but that's ok. In the past the service was okay, and you could see how busy...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I know, the service can be dodgy and yes, the wait can be long and YES! you leave smelling of garlic and yes again, they ONLY take cash. BUT!!!! the pasta here is just that good! Granted, I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap. My friends and I (a party of four) showed up and put our name on the list at around 7pm on a Saturday night. The wait didn't seem to be too long...unfortunately this was NOT the case. At...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, timing is everything. With dining out, timing is almost always everything. The night I went to Trattoria La Siciliana, we waited over an hour for our table. It was a friend's birthday and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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We've been to T la S many times and always have enjoyed good food and service. We're prepared for a relaxed, slow paced meal so we're not unused to dinner taking up to 2 hours on weekends. We've hired Jerry...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you think Italian food has been overdone, come to Trattoria!My friend and I discovered this while randomly driving down College Ave. I praise that day when the Gods smiled upon me. Their food is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their gnocchi brought a tear to my eye. Delightful wine list. Intimate atmosphere, despite being a little crowded and cramped. I don't mind waiting beacue elmwood is nifty place to stroll around...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Also known to regulars & friends as simply Trat (much easier, but not as fun to say), this is THE BEST Italian I've had in Oakland and quite possibly the whole East Bay (Zza's on Grand Ave. gets #2.)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alls I knows is don't eat here on the weekend. Our party of 5 waited an hour for a table, and the table was in a super cramped area upstairs. Thankfully the food made up for it. Oh, did it make up for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we had a wonderful experience here & i can't wait to go back! we went on a saturday, but very early...like soon after they opened. i think this may have helped because we had a choice of where to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, sometimes it's a little loud and sometimes there's a wait, but the food at Siciliana is superb and worth all the inconveniences in our little food world. Try the Penne Puttanesca for a good,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone raves about this place but it is *not* the best Italian in the Bay Area. I'm prone to agree with Ellis.I mean the atmosphere is somewhat charming. And we were lucky - we got there early...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit I like the food. I've been here several times for various reasons. And I'll admit I've had a few times where I received decent service. But typically something with the service goes wrong....
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic, hearty, flavorful Italian food, 30 miles from North Beach. Our friends live near here and they dragged us along. Although we had reservations, service ran a little slow and Angelo, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I'm the first to admit that it has been since 2002 since I ate here when I lived in the East Bay (510!), but in my 4 years there, this is the place I miss the most.Tip: Do NOT go here on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Horrible food, bad service. The extremely long wait was not worth it. I started with the Broccoli Rabe and Lobster Bisc soup.Both were so salty that it overpowered their flavors. They didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
shrimp risotto, shrimp risotto, SHRIMP RISOTTO!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fascist staff, long waits, and overpriced wine. What gets it the stars is the carbonara. Other pasta dishes are quite good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Italian restaurant in the bay. Even though I made my reservation for my post-graduation dinner for my family of 7 one and a half month in advance and arrived to dinner on time, they still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i can overlook the fact that this place puts me in a kissy mood when i go with the Man Friend (you were so right, John H, and that's so gross!) because the food is so good. i kind of hate kissy moods,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drawbacks: cash only, no full bar, dreary street parking. Other than that, I love this restaurant!! The best, best thing is the dipping oil for the bread, which can be purchased separately. The family...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food were decent, but not something spectacular. Quality of food are not consistent - hit or miss. The staffs were brainless and arrogant. I suspect they are actor/actress wanna-bes. Yeah I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here the other day. The experience was really cool, because we caught the end of their lunch special (2:30 ish?) and were the only people in the place. Ordered 1/2 order of Pesto pasta ($8)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only Italian restaurant in the Bay Area that I trust. This family run restaurant has only 2 stoves for the whole restaurant! The wait is painfully long, but they ease it with a wonderful garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, why have I not found this place before? Actually every time I go to Jeremys I peer longingly into the window (they are never open for lunch) so on Saturday when we were there just in time for an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give FIVE stars for perfectly cooked al dente pasta. The experience here was great from start to finish - the service was excellent and very attentive. The bread with garlic infused olive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant gets 3 stars for now. The food was EXCELLENT. My mouth waters when I remember the ravioli stuffed with cremini mushrooms, topped with a delicious mushroom sauce. The dipping oil for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food, friendly waiters, can't go wrong. Full of flavor and great menu.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait for a table at Trattoria Siciliana was unbearably long. Not only did the hostess give our table away to another group, but we were starved by the time we sat down. But they quickly redeemed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is OK, the olive oil is great and the bread is so so. Often a wait and not Overall an average place with sub-par service. Not recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant deserves SIX STARS. My favorite restaurant since 1997. I've been there 100 times and will be there another 100 times. I sorta found this place by accident when I started attending...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent, attentive service. full menu, lots of seafood options. excellent proscuitto/formaggio appetizer. consistently good pasta. yummy moscato dessert wine. moderately priced, but great bang...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best italian in the eastbay! you must get the san giovanni rigatoni! its my favorite. You can only make a reservation if its a part of 3 or more, so the wait can be long (1 hour sometimes) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing restaurant. I love this place and will take Bart out from SF to go here again. The food was amazing and very authentic. The atmosphere is nice too, although very small the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ADORE their gnocchi ala norma (perfectly textured potato balls with eggplant, ricotta and basil in an awesomely chunky tomato sauce) and their dipping oil is garlicky crack.You might as well fill up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absoultely the HIGHEST YIELD ITALIAN place in tne bay area. Fantastic 'home style' fare with quality that rivals high end places but at very reasonable prices. Service is sometimes a tad slow but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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For my husband's birthday, we decided to check out Trattoria Siciliana. We were warned of their long waits and slow service, but we were also told that the food was totally worth it. Despite the fact...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have not had an experience this horrible in recent memory. I used to be a great fan of Trattoria Siciliana. Last night though was my last time. They screwed us over and then copped and attitude. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for Pasta in Berkeley Gives good meaning to Family style Served like home warm and cosy these things take time They dont take the Amex Card or Visa So bring plenty of Cash
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely an amzing restaurant, but how can I give Trattoria la Siciliana more than three stars. Their food was delicious, but the service is abhorrent. I don't mind waiting to be seated, that's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spectacular Italian food accompanied by long waits, hit or miss service, high prices, and the fact they're cash only. Worth trying, but go early so you don't find yourself stand on the sidewalk for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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I love the food but hate the service. It's not so much the waiters; they are friendly and helpful. The problem seems to be getting seated promptly with or without reservations, and obvious favortism of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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Having been here once before, I brought my aunt here boasting how great this place is. Unfortunately this time was far different. Our service was deplorable. We were routinely ignored while others promptly...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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i think that trattoria la siciliana has some of the best pasta and flavors in the bay area. they are really nice people, but it takes a long time to get your food because there are only two people cooking. the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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My wife and I were going to eat here as we have many times before. We knew we would have to wait but the food would be worth it. We arrive and there was 1 table ahead of us and we are told the wait will be...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've dined here on occasion and found good food each time, but I also had to wait 30 mins. Is it worth the wait? In my opinion, not really. If you do dine here, bring at least 3 people since it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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Leave it for the regulars, like me. Its too good for you!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best pasta of anywhere. Try also the eggplant parmesan. The wait for food is long, but is well worth it. Remember to bring cash 'cuz they don't take credit card.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trattoria La Sicillana is a resturant you'll end up referring to as "our place." a reason alone to journey to the east bay. this is more than a restuarant, it's an event. Every single plate was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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I have a hard time with the negative reviews. Every time I've been there (5 or 6 times), I've been transported to wonderful place and come out with a smile. Try getting a table upstairs, maybe that will help....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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Trattoria la Siciliana is me and my fiance's favorite place to eat! The restaurant is small and intimate, has a fun atmosphere and a great staff. And then there's the food! I haven't tried anything I haven't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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This is my favorite Italian place ever, and I am a regular there. But it has its drawbacks. The wait, while long, is made bearable due to the garlicky olive oil dip they serve with their bread. The food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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The wait is frustrating, the food is incredibly expensive and the ambiance is average. That being said, I can't wait to go back. The food is incredible. If you truly love authentic italian food this restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2004
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mmm. the toast of elmwood. but what do we think asia really means when she says the chef is "charming"?? hmm? i think we can rate this trattoria high on our list of Flirtatious Food..
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Italian-- I think the best in the Bay Area. Run by a Sicilian family, they cultivate relationships with their customers and both the chefs are very charming and nice. It's a small...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2004
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Basically, this restaurant serves the most authentic Italian food. I was there last night. There was an unbelievable long wait. As soon as we got sat and had dinner, we realized why so many people wait to eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2004
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I know you see a huge range of good/bad reviews of Trattoria - but here is the real truth: Trattoria truly serves some of the most excellent Italian dishes around (Angelo's gnocci, Mama's pesto), but this kind...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2003
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Don't be put off by the line out the door because the food and atmosphere is worth the wait (but make a reservation if you can!)! A great place to have a casual family-style dinner where you can catch up with...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2003
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This restaurant is among the best italian restaruants I've been to. Fantastic food, friendly waiters, and a comfortable neighborhoody ambiance combine to make Trattoria La Siciliana a great place to spend an...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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Your table being jostled every time the waiters run by, busboys dropping utensils on you, cold entrees... you get the picture. And despite the restaurant only having a 2 feet aisle between tables, they put a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2002
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I had read rave reviews of this restaurant on citysearch and zagat, but was more than pleasantly surprised that my own dining experienced exceeded my expectations. The tomatos in the insalata caprese were full...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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winner of several "best of the bay" awards by local newspapers, this trattoria serves traditional southern italian dishes in a warm and friendly setting. inside find tiled floors and italian arts and crafts,...
wcities.com - user review
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What others may think of as a con I think adds to the appeal and authenticity of the place. Yes its small, yes you have to wait, yes it can be loud But once you get the food all you want is to
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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Despite its reputation for good food, the excesive waiting for even a salad, not to mention the entree, was unacceptable. Management is responsible for this bad behavior, not the waiters. My family and I will...
openlist.com - user review
We used to go there for a long time but I guess we won't go back there at least 1 yrs by now. We went last month with friends and I ordered one appetizer(Broccory and cheese grill).Around 30 min later Waiter...
openlist.com - user review
Riding on its overly rated reputation, the management could care less if you wait well over an hour to be served. I pity the wait staff who have to keep apologizing to the customers, but not the indifferent...
openlist.com - user review
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