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ZINO, Berkeley, CA

ZINO

4.2
4.2
399 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley.

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

Vegetarian menu available.

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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 649-9466
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Luis Campos
  • Catering
    ZINO is located within the majestic Hotel Shattuck Plaza. When it comes to social and business events in Berkeley, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza has a rich history of bringing people together. Reinvented and renovated, our boutique hotel offers 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and banquet space with audio-visual support and an experienced catering team that transforms imagination into success. Contact us at 510-225-6026.
  • Private party facilities
    Planning an event? ZINO is available for group dining, offering partial and full buyouts of the restaurant, as well as, private rooms located inside the Hotel Shattuck Plaza.
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    Shattuck Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Parking lots available at Allston Garage (on Allston Way) or Kittredge Parking Lot (on Kittredge Avenue). Street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    1 Block from Downtown Berkeley BART
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet

    US$119.08 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    The Hotel Shattuck Plaza and ZINO are pleased to offer a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet on November 28th 2024. Featuring a wide range of foods including a seafood display with local fresh crab, Chef carving stations featuring roasted turkey, prime rib and whole roasted salmon and all your favorite Thanksgiving sides and desserts. A full list of cocktails, wines, beers and holiday sparklers is always available. Treat your family, and save the dishes by joining us for our Thanksgiving Buffet! From 11am - 7pm in ZINO restaurant and our ballroom.
    Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet photo

What 399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Bay

    Great for brunch

  • East Bay

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ZINO offers a charming ambiance and friendly service ideal for pre-theatre dining in Berkeley. Guests praise its "convenient location," "cheerful service," and "amazing food." While some dishes are described as expensive, highlights include the "margarita pizza" and "scallop appetizer." A new chef brings "greater variety" to the menu.

399 Reviews
  1. Amy

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service, delicious cuisine and comfortable setting. Every bite was a delight. There were flashing lights in the street due to an emergency vehicle and for half our meal we had to deal with this on our faces since we were seated at a window. No fault of the restaurant but it would have been nice to be offered a different table.
    ZINOResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Amy, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the service and cuisine. We’re sorry about any unexpected distractions, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for dining with us, and we’ll certainly take your feedback into account to improve the experience for future guests.

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  2. Marc

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, friendly but slow service in fairly empty bar/restaurant.

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  3. Yogesh

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our Server got into fight with the chef and it was awful experience being there witnessing that. No one was ready to attend to us and we could hear yelling from the kitchen.
    ZINOResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Yogesh, Thank you for taking a moment to share. Please accept our sincerest apologies for your experience. What you have shared does not reflect a typical instance for our establishment, and we can assure you your report will be discussed internally to prevent it from occurring again. We hope you will consider giving us another chance to welcome you back to change your lasting impression.

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  4. Pauline

    San Francisco

    324 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    324 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met for lunch before going to a Berkeley Rep play which is 3 blocks away. We wound up getting breakfast, avocado toast and two eggs with sausage. Food was good. Service was attentive. The restaurant is in an open area next to the lobby but it can get a little noisy with people leaving the hotel but it's not obnoxious or continuous.
    ZINOResponded on 31 October 2024
    Dear Pauline, Thank you for sharing your experience at ZINO Restaurant! It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed our tasty breakfast and attentive service. We’re glad our open atmosphere added to the ambiance despite the occasional lobby noise. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable meal!

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  5. Gail

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good. Nice servers, food is good. Breakfast was an excellent option. Dinner was a little limited on choices. I really liked all the friendly, helpful servers. Dinner too pricey. I had duck pasta and glass of wine. $70.00.
    ZINOResponded on 28 October 2024
    Dear Gail, Thank you for dining with us recently. It's wonderful to know our hospitable team left a memorable impression on you and that you started your day off right with our delicious breakfast offerings. However, we regret that our dinner options left much to be desired. We'll be sure to share your input internally for further consideration, as we are always seeking ways to improve. Take care, and we hope to welcome you back to change your lasting impression.

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  6. Carol

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was absolutely impeccable! The servers were so thoughtful, helpful, happy and courteous. They should be training servers in other restaurants, and I am including some with Michelin stars.
    ZINOResponded on 21 October 2024
    Dear Carol, We're thrilled that our team's remarkable service stood out to you! It means a lot to us that you found our team's attentiveness worthy of such high praise. Thank you for joining us at ZINO Restaurant, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible dining experience in the future.

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  7. Marianne

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was really terrible. Two of our three dishes were described as really bad. Neither of us ate much of it.
    ZINOResponded on 17 October 2024
    Dear Marianne, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that your dining experience did not meet expectations. Rest assured, we will share your comments regarding our food offerings with our team to ensure any opportunity for improvement is seized. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope to have another chance to change your perceptions in the future.

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  8. Carol

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I miss the old Zino. Sorry… I keep coming back and trying, but the food is just not what I would expect for this level of a restaurant. It’s such a beautiful space, but after trying multiple times the lackluster food… I will come back, but probably just for drinks in the bar.
    ZINOResponded on 24 September 2024
    Dear Carol, Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. While we're pleased you enjoyed our welcoming atmosphere, we're disappointed your meal fell short of your expectations. Rest assured, our culinary team will discuss your comments and take steps to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to change your perceptions and regain your confidence.

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  9. Joanna

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Zino has improved since a new chef came on board. The menu has greater variety. Our food was excellent, well prepared and attractive in its plating. Our only complaint was that the dessert took so long to arrive that we cancelled the order to get to our concert on time.
    ZINOResponded on 23 September 2024
    Dear Joanna, Thank you for dining with us again! It's wonderful that you had an enjoyable time with us, and we appreciate your kind words about our delicious and innovative offerings. Rest assured, your feedback on the speed of service for dessert will be shared with our internal team to ensure our high standards are being met. It was a pleasure having you here, and we look forward to welcoming you back for a truly exceptional dining experience in the future.

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  10. Michael

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. The service was a little slow. Overall, the restaurant was nice. The only gripe was that they only had to vegan options and wouldn't convert any vegetarian options. I would go back
    ZINOResponded on 3 September 2024
    Dear Michael, We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and the overall atmosphere of our restaurant. However, your feedback about the service and menu options is appreciated and will be taken into consideration as we continue making improvements. It was a pleasure welcoming you here, and we hope to have another chance to go above and beyond for you in the future.

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FAQs

ZINO is rated 4.2 stars by 399 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for ZINO

2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shattuck Avenue
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking lots available at Allston Garage (on Allston Way) or Kittredge Parking Lot (on Kittredge Avenue). Street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    1 Block from Downtown Berkeley BART
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Luis Campos
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (510) 649-9466
  • Catering
    ZINO is located within the majestic Hotel Shattuck Plaza. When it comes to social and business events in Berkeley, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza has a rich history of bringing people together. Reinvented and renovated, our boutique hotel offers 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and banquet space with audio-visual support and an experienced catering team that transforms imagination into success. Contact us at 510-225-6026.
  • Private party facilities
    Planning an event? ZINO is available for group dining, offering partial and full buyouts of the restaurant, as well as, private rooms located inside the Hotel Shattuck Plaza.
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