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    Agrodolce Osteria

    3.6 (840 reviews)
    PriceySicilian
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pasta with rib meat
    Kristi C.

    I've been here a few times and finally decided to post. Great Sicilian food in an intimate setting. They screen black and white films on the brick interior and the place is so very busy during dinner. They are fairly priced and entrees are perfect for sharing. My friend and I shared a salad, pasta and the branzino. All were super. I had a glass of their Chianti with the meal and it was a lovely glass. Make reservations, you will need them!

    Lamb Shank
    Corba D.

    If you like olive oil, this is your place. Our appetizer was a butternut squash dish. It was cold, smothered in olive oil, with big chunks of garlic. We tasted a bite and left the rest. The waitstaff was completely uninterested in why we were having them take the plate away nearly untouched. Maybe this happens a lot? There was about 4 bites of meat on the lamb shank. The polenta fritters included on this dish were as hard as a rock. We needed to cut it with a knife to get through to the tepid and dry polenta inside. There was no spoon to access the sauce. We had to ask for one. The salmon was good, but a little overcooked and ... you guessed it ... smothered in olive oil. It was served on a bed of very oily greens and potatoes. We were there on a Friday about 6pm. The restaurant was starting to get busy but wasn't too noisy. There were quite a few tables with kids, so I guess it's kid-friendly...? Overall, we didn't think this restaurant was very good. I've heard that the price of oil is on the rise, but $115 for two people with 4 items (salmon, lamb shank, butternut squash & a glass of the house white) is far from being a good value for the money.

    Caesar salad
    Gerald L.

    I'm always surprised that the overall reading isn't 5 stars. I love eating here every visit. From the ambience outside to the ambience inside to the friendly attractive, wait staff and the incredible food and wine. You always get started off with warm bread and their own olive oil, garlic, and spiced dipping sauce. It's so good! But you gotta like garlic. I don't think I ever get tired of the raviolis. And they have this sliced pork dish that really hits the spot. It was the first time I had cannolis for dessert and it won't be the last. I will not drone on and on. Just take a look at the pictures.

    Tuna carpaccio
    Tim P.

    Pleasant place. Nice menu. Service was diffident at best. Over the course of three courses, I had five different servers. Totally unclear who was actual my server. Hostess was dismissive when I arrived and it was very long wait to order. Seemed dismissive of my choices. Offered no insights. Meh. Tuna carpaccio was delicious. Lots of bread with super garlicky dipping oil. I didn't like my beef roulade entree. Nothing wrong with it -- I just did t like the flavors. When I ordered dessert, there was no move to tidy the table. Dessert was served on a dirty table and came with the bill. After that I was invited to order another glass of wine "if I wanted to stay longer." The place was not full. Very strange. Doubt I would return based on the experience -- but an older crowd of many tables were clearly having a wonderful, cocktail filled time.

    This is in the back room (one of two tables we occupied).
    Bee E.

    If your an out of towner looking for a place to take your CAL BEAR to for dinner, this is the place! It looks small from the outside but when u walk in towards the back it is spacious! I celebrated my daughters 21st bday here! The food & staff were amazing! They accommodated a party of 20 the weekend before Thanksgiving which I will forever be grateful for! Thank you Angelo & Sam for taking care Of us we had an AMAZING time!

    Mama Rosa's Homemade Tiramisu
    Alex M.

    I dined at Agrodolce with a large group of friends - we were celebrating not one but two birthdays - and we also were planning to try the Restaurant Week menu. Once we were seated and took a look at the menu, however, we decided to mix and match from Agrodolce's extensive list of appetizers and pasta dishes on the regular menu. This turned out to the right choice, since everything is served family-style. We ended up ordering five appetizers and five main dishes to share. Highlights of the meal were the Burrata di Prosciutto, Fiore di Zucca (zucchini flower), Ragú di Maiale, and Campagnola. Another popular dish at our table was the braised lamb shank, which is served with a side of crispy polenta. Every dish, with an exception of the Fiore di Zucca (which only comes with two servings), was more than enough food for our group of ~10 people. Somehow, we still had room for dessert, so we ordered the Bomba, tiramisu, and panna cotta to share. I went straight for the Bomba because I figured you couldn't go wrong with warm chocolate cake and ice cream - while this is true, I probably wouldn't have ordered this dessert for myself. The pasta dishes - and our excellent servers - were the clear star of our dining experience.

    Fiore di Zucca
    Janice O.

    What a lovely place. My friend and I sat outside on a Sunday evening prior to going to Berkeley Rep. We sometimes thought they may have forgotten us outside, but we found the food delicious and would go back again. The lasagna was delicious as was the frittura mista. The fiore di zucca was amazing. Unfortunately we didn't have time for dessert. Definitely a restaurant to recommend.

    Way too salty
    Yin L.

    Originally, I gave two star, but since the restaurant Try to delete my first review. I'm giving one star now. We stopped by this restaurant to celebrate a birthday, but unfortunately, the service fell short of expectations. The wait staff seemed overwhelmed and unfriendly, particularly who brushed us off when we asked about our drinks after waiting for 20 minutes but when I tried to order a second drink from another waitress ( I didn't get her name.) She got my drink within five minutes. Then barely acknowledged us when she brought the check. Not even "thank you!" ($600) just slap the bill on the table and walked off ! The food was a letdown too - it was overly salty and served lukewarm, with some of the meat and potatoes feeling more like room temperature than hot. Overall, we'd think twice before recommending this place. I for sure will not be coming back.

    Arcadia A.

    Always came here alone, always felt at home owing to great services The place delivers every time. Most recommended: Linguine pesto+Stinco D'agnello Paccheri San Giovanella Porchetta al Forno

    Heidi P.

    The food was excellent! Really enjoyed the pasta ragu, gem salad, branzino. But the ambience and staff were outstanding! They were kind and friendly. We are coming back to try more! Too late for photos!

    Robert C.

    The food was great, the service was crummy. The wait staff were over worked for the people they have to aaccommodate . I don't remember the name of the cocktail I had but was satisfying. The bread and dipping sauce was great! Acme bread is a delight with the olive oil concoction they served. The oil was the BEST I've ever experienced. Yes, that good. The campagnolo was very nice. I love pappardelle and the sauce was different and light. It's cozy inside but a little noisy though. I thought the prices were fair. Worth returning to.

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    The food is excellent. The service is good. A nice wine selection and bar. On cold nights they light the fireplace! So nice

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    Does this restaurant use veal in any of its dishes? Many Italian restaurants do and ethically, I will not dine in a restaurant that does.

    Do they sell their dipping oil retail?

    Yes

    What days of the week do they have live jazz music?

    Friday and Saturday 630 to 9

    So they have gluten free pasta?

    You need to ask for it, but yes they do. We enjoyed our dinner there on the street patio. Nice… Read more

    Is there a corkage fee?

    We were charged $20 in 10/?/20. The fee isn't printed on any menu...

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    Cute little Italian restaurant. It's a little small and a little dim, with a cozy atmosphere. For…read moreweekends and holidays, I'd recommend a reservation, as it was a little full despite it being a weekday. We visited with reservations, and we were seated almost immediately, but it was probably a little less than half empty. However, as the night progressed, I did notice it fill up with individuals starting to sit in the bar seating. The staff was so friendly, so cute, and so happy to be here. The staff was so helpful in sharing the specials and recommending wine and appetizers with our food selection. The food was amazing: the octopus was delicious, the lamb was delicious, and the desserts were delicious. None of the foods had a gritty taste. A little on the pricier side, but worth a try as the food is delicious! + Kind staff + Chill cozy environment + Recommend the dessert and the octopus appetizer + Pricier side + Reservations!

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