I visited this restaurant when I ordered "dinner to go". Owner offered a tour around the restaurant including two private banquet rooms off site. Very impressive. Nice atmosphere. Excellent service. Authentic azerbaijani cuisine. read more

We had the braised lamb shank, hummus starter, beef blinzes, and the stuffed grape leaves (with tenderloin of beef). For dessert we had the Azerbaijani Baklava with the very special ice cream option. This was a great meal. The ambiance is very quaint and welcoming. Our waitress was pleasant, helpful and appropriately attentive. This place is a gem and we will be back. read more

Fantastic food. Beautiful and creative twist on Mediterranean cuisine. Very warm service and cozy dining space. It has a slightly old-world quality that is lovely. Great wine. read more

We came a couple of weeks ago and I've been meaning to write a review. I had the lamb chops which were delicious. The peach mule was perfect. I have to say that this restaurant stands out because of its service. The owner/manager came out and greeted us and he was lovely to talk with. I would totally recommend this restaurant for a genuine and lovely experience. read more

Enjoyed the food but the hospitality was the winner that evening. Met the owner, were offered drinks, and even hung out a bit after closing. Felt right at home here. read more

Incredible food! My new favorite restaurant in the east bay. Service was also wonderful. Huge fan of the beef dumpling soup, beef dolmas, and beef blintz. read more

The food is fantastic. If you want something different Bistro 4293 is the place to go. Ambiance is nice. The staff are great and the service needs improvement. They may need to find their rhythm. My favorite is the Lamb with mashed potatoes. I recommend this place. read more

Came to visit on my trip to the Bay Area, food was amazing and service was excellent. Enjoyed my time with the family and the delicious flavors. read more

Came to this new restaurant, had a great time, food is very tasty, strong drinks, we came with 10 people, ordered a lot and really enjoyed everything. Amazing atmosphere, clean! Great service!! read more

Bistro 4293 - Mediterranean Near Me - Oakland, California

I was reluctant to visit the restaurant as I imagined food that would be too hot spice wise. I was wrong!! The lamb kabob is fabulous. Beautifully spiced, perfectly cooked and accompanied by delicious potatoes, thin sliced onions, salad and a superb sumac sauce. Service was very good Would have been 5 stars but my white wine had been sitting around awhile.. my fault really. Who orders white wine with lamb! Comfortable chairs too. I definitely recommend this spot!? read more

The food is delicious. I had a problem with my delivery and the owner himself delivered my food. He is a dream and went over the top to help me out read more

I visited this restaurant several times already, and I like it more and more. There is a large variety of very delicious food, the ambiance is great, and service is super professional and friendly. I highly recommend this place for lunch, dinner and parties in private dining room where I had my birthday party. read more

I was wandering down Piedmont Ave one afternoon looking for something clean and nourishing for lunch. Every menu I checked felt too heavy or full of questionable ingredients... until I reached the end of the street and discovered Bistro 4293. What a gem. Their dolmas are incredible you can taste the quality of the grape leaves and the care that goes into making them. I've tried almost everything on the menu at this point, and I've never been disappointed. The flavors are fresh, balanced, and truly comforting. The staff is another reason I keep coming back. They're so warm and welcoming, whether I'm dining in or calling ahead for takeout to bring home after work. They always make me feel taken care of. And yes... the dolmas and baklava have become my little ritual on the drive back to the city such a treat every time. If you're in the area and want clean, delicious Mediterranean food made with love, this spot is absolutely worth the stop. read more

I came to this restaurant with my friend to try some unique food, and it was honestly an incredible experiance. The service was great, and the server was really profesional. The restaurant itself looks pretty fancy. I ordered the Khan Plov, and the dish was so rich and tasty. The whole cooking process is done inside a thin bread, which was really uniqe and surprising. Definetly recommend! read more

Bistro 4293 - Khan plav , aperol - Mediterranean Near Me - Oakland, California

I had been frustrated because I couldn't find crab fried rice anywhere on Grand Avenue. Yelp said there was a place on Piedmont Avenue, so I went over there. The place was closed. Went to a place across the street. Though there were people inside, they were closed. Then I walked across the street to a cute little place. It had tables out front, and people dining at them. As I approached the window to look at the menu the handsome waiter who was waiting on the people outside turned as I read the menu in the window to see their offerings and smiled at me. As he entered the door, I saw an interesting octopus dish, and followed him inside. There was a party of women dining, as they were celebrating one of their biurthdays. Everyone was warm and friendly, and beautiful smiles. I sat at the bar. The hostess talked to me, and offered me water, which I declined. I had a glass of this wonderful Norwegian Sauvignion Blanc, called Cloudy something. Oh, it was so very good! A great choice! Then, I ordered the octopus. The menu said, "Fire-Kissed Octopus," tender grilled Octopus with smoky eggplant puree, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and special sauce. Well, it sounded interesting, and my anticipation was high. However, I could not have visually anticipated the bowl that I received. It looked like a gift basket! It a had a crispy toasted handle with eggplant purée holding a beautiful lilac, all edible. In the basket was the most wonderful fire-grilled octopus that I have ever had. Period! The taste was absolutely incredible! Each bite of it was tenderly kissed by the flame that grilled it. In this basket was an edible marigold, and the chef beautifully piped dollops of the puréed eggplant around the basket. Then the bowl was artistically decorated with an excellent tasting balsamic syrup. I hope that my fotos capture this for you. This is the only Azerbaijani restaurant in the Bay Area, and the owner, Anar, the nicest guy you will ever meet! I saw he carried my favorite vodka, Chopin, and I squealed with delight, as not all places carry it! Anar pulled the bottle down from the shelf, and poured us each a shot! I couldn't finish my food, so I got a "to go" bag. I hand another glass of that fantastic wine, and paid the bill. I then thanked the chef, who watched the delight and awe on my face as I received my creation. I am going back for sure, as the hostess recommended the Sea Bass, so I will have to give that a try! I highly recommend this wonderful spot! You'll be glad you went! You know this Bitch does not play, when it comes to food! read more

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Excellent hummus, and lentil soup. Friendly service. Good experience sitting at the bar. Nice vibe.

I rarely ever post about restaurants I visit but Bistro 4293 has such a special, welcoming, and unique dining experience I needed to share a review. The food is incredibly delicious and fresh, the cocktails are top-notch and creative, and most of all the service and staff are exceptional. Highly recommend coming to Bistro 4293! read more

Food was super flavorful. Service and ambience outstanding. The owner came over to our table with personal service. I am definitely coming back. read more

Great addition to Piedmont Ave culinary scene! First time went there this past Sunday evening. We were met by Lily- warm, kind, inviting smile, wonderful professional server! Really great delicious food plus ambiance topped with very reasonable prices- makes this a perfect place! Everything we tried was amazing! Will definitely return and strongly recommend it for all friends and family to stop by and experience for yourself 5+Stars ranked, for sure read more

If you are a person who likes to impress your friends with a fine restaurant, look no further than Piedmont Avenue in Oakland. The menu is a cornucopia of unique taste and the finest ingredients available in the marketplace. Anar, The owner is charming and Bistro 4193 is the perfect place for a sensory overloaded fine diving experience read more

I walked in today and was not sure what to expect. What I selected was cripy eggplant and dumplings soup. The combination was just so well presented and the tastes so good I am sold on this place. Similar to Russian pelmeni soup the dumplings were hand made and the quality and that old world taste is no longer found in other like restaurants. The eggplant dish was crispy not greasy, I could have had another pate. Service was lovely. This place is ready to be discovered. Open Table needs to come here it's just that good. read more

Our new favorite. We love the flavors and execution. Service is very professional and friendly!

"It was my first time at this restaurant, and I was truly impressed! The service and food were outstanding. The kebabs and appetizers were absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent. I'll definitely be coming back!" read more

Azerbaijani food! and some familiar Mediterranean dishes. I'm being a little generous by saying five stars, but some dishes definitely deserve that! Side of asparagus - delicious. Grilled, with a small pile of salad greens and a balsamic glaze Dumpling soup - dumplings were good, broth was way too bland. They were willing to split the soup into two bowls which was nice. Crispy eggplant salad - amazingly good deep-fried eggplant on a bed of cherry tomatoes. I wouldn't call this a salad but I highly recommend! (Menu is misleading by describing it as grilled eggplant...) Lamb shank - not too fond of this but the mashed potatoes were really good Good service though the food came out as it was ready, which wasn't the order we expected/requested. Really nice setting with a few outside tables w/ heat lamps. They allow dogs outside. Glad to have this new restaurant in the neighborhood. read more

Had an absolutely unexpected and delightful dinner at Bistro 4293 last night. We were a large party of 8 including two children celebrating after a special event. Hostess offered to seat us in one of the private rooms in the back for a larger party--it was like being in someone's home but with attentive service. The food was excellent on the whole--both soups, the dolmas, the sea bass, the lamb shank, the lamb kebab... and we really enjoyed the cocktails and different Georgian wines. But what really made the night spectacular and special was the servers and especially the owner who came by multiple times to chat with us, sent us appetizers and a bottle of wine and Azerbaijani baklava on the house and really welcomed us as if into his home. When we left he was talking up another table of guests in the restaurant and multiple tables and the bar were full despite being after 9pm. Only complaint was that the octopus while delicious was a serving more fit for an appetizer but considering all the other dishes no one left hungry in any way. We will definitely be back and recommend highly especially to larger groups looking for a fun and relaxing atmosphere and delicious food. read more

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We had lunch at this new Azerbaijani/Turkish restaurant on Piedmont Avenue. The soups, tzatsiki, and pistachio baklava topped off with a latte were excellent. It's a very attractive restaurant as well. read more

Food and service were great and it was a classier experience than I anticipated. The tea was also delicious.

I searched Yelp and filtered for restaurants that were good for kids. Made a reservation to this restaurant for my wife's birthday and specifically noted that we have a 2 year old and a 6 month old in a stroller, and were hoping to get accommodated. Tldr; this restaurant is not good for kids We dine out often with our kids and are respectful of the establishments and staff, and it's never been a problem. Usually they will try to seat us in a lower traffic area, or a corner of the restaurant, or a table that we can park the stroller next to us. When we arrived they didn't have a table prepared for us and didn't note my requests and offered us a table for two people, and expected us to have our 2 year old between us on the side, and basically no place for our newborn. We stared at them blankly and then they offered us a larger table in a high foot traffic area that didn't have space for our stroller so they asked us to park our stroller up against the table so that our newborn was tucked under the table? Or basically expected my wife to carry our newborn for the entire meal? The staff lacked common sense and did not seem to make any effort whatsoever. For what you're charging in Piedmont of all places, I would hope the service would have exceeded an IHOP, but I digress. We left before the menus came because there are a ton more better restaurants up and down Piedmont. Again. If you come with kids you will be treated as a nuisance and an inconvenience read more

Had an amazing lunch today. Enjoyed the food, the ambiance and the service, as did my four friends.

Very interesting selection of new approaches to foods. Wine list was interesting with some Turkish and Georgian wines.

I phoned to place a take out order. A man answered the phone "Hello?" I asked if this was Bistro 4239 and he said "Yes." I asked if they were accepting take out orders. He said "Yes." Has this person ever worked at a business? Let alone a restaurant? I thought I had reached a personal phone line. He must have been in an office bc the background was dead-no dining room, bar, kitchen or patron noise. I thought maybe it was a scam #; if he asked for my CC info I was prepared to hang up. He perfunctorily took my order and asked if I was in the vicinity. ????? I said I was 10 minutes away. He excused himself (to talk to chef maybe?) and came back to say my order would be ready in 15-20 minutes. I arrived in a timely manner and went to the bar to pay and collect my food. Two servers and a bartender ignored me, and then a lovely woman exuding hospitality came to my rescue. She promptly brought out my food, accepted payment, and smiled the entire time. She was the best part of my experience. I got home excited to taste the fire kissed octopus only to find chef forgot to let the fire kiss the octopus. The inner meat was delicious-it appeared to be sous vide. The outer meat, however, was mucilaginous and slimy-yuck. It would have been perfect if it had hit the grill. The chef did manage to fire kiss the half lemon garnish, and the other accompaniments were quite tasty. The portion was generous as well. read more

A wonderful place with delicious food, charming ambiance and excellent service. We had great time.

There's a lotta eateries on Piedmont, and it'd be easy to overlook this underbranded newer restaurant...but it deserves a lot more attention than it gets, judging by the number of empty tables on a recent friday night. Great food, even better service...stop in and enjoy! read more

Very flavorful lamb chops, and Octopus serve with a delicious eggplant. I will go again. A few craft cocktails that look good. I will try one next time. read more

Went here for a friends birthday and we had such a wonderful time. The owner somehow knew my friends were Russian and they started speaking in Russian to each other and were laughing and joking like they had been friends forever! The owner was so kind and gave us drinks on the house! He kept checking in on us like we were his family! He was such a good host, mind you this was our first time at his restaurant but others would've thought we were regulars! Anyway, we brought a cake and invited him to sit with us to eat and he did. We shared stories and more laughs and ended up being the loudest table and the last to leave! When we got the bill he gave us a huge discount and we couldn't believe it. In the end, he gave us a private tour of back of the restaurant and we were astonished by how well it was all decorated. The man has good taste! It was such an unforgettable night and we still talk about it to this day. EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT AND WE CANT WAIT TO GO BACK! read more

excellent service and food! waitress was caring and friendly! Small amounts of food but filling to your tummy!

The food is very good especially the dolmas and the sea bass. We had dinner (8 of us)) in a private dining room where the service was excellent. The room was wonderful with toys and games for the children. It's a bit pricey. read more

Fantastic food, amazing staff, and beautiful ambiance! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The waiters and owner were very nice and helpful. Great addition to this lively neighborhood. Can't wait to go back! read more

Great food of the Mediterranean region, with Azerbaijani aspects. Loved all the lamb dishes. Saffron chicken also a standout. Flakiest non-gooey baklava ive ever had. Relaxed atmosphere, very nice staff. read more

We dropped in last minute on a Friday for an early dinner when we were visiting my husband's aunt. So glad that we gave it a try. Food: We ordered a sampler of appetizers (which were delicious) and then a couple of different entrees. I think the Khan Plov was the favorite for everyone at the table. The lavash was crispy and flavorful and stuffed with a delicious blend of spiced beef, chestnuts, assorted dried fruits, and saffron rice. Definitely worth a repeat order on another visit! (and I know my husband and his aunt will both be ordering it as well on their next visit!) My children shared the wagyu burger and--with the speed at which they devoured it--I can only assume it was also delicious. My husband also tried the Tika kebab, which he really enjoyed. Somehow we managed to save enough room to enjoy the Azerbaijani baklava and the kunefe for dessert. Highly recommend both. We will definitely be visiting again when we are back in town...and we will 100% be looking forward to exploring their menu further!! Service: We called shortly before arriving and were able to have them reserve a table for 5. The servers, hosts and owner were all incredibly gracious and attentive. All of our questions were answered with honesty and enthusiasm. It is very obvious that they are passionate both about their fare and the experience of their guests. Ambiance: We were seated outside, so we didn't get the full effect of being seated indoors. Being from out of town, it was fun to enjoy the cooler weather and the people watching that comes with the neighborhood. Overall the vibe seems to be trendy/upbeat with some neat decor. The restaurant is well-kept, clean and open. With that said, the dining area can definitely get a bit crowded, though it didn't feel so crowded that you cannot move around. Definitely looking forward to seeing how this place evolves as it is open longer. We will be back! read more