Came during a chilly Friday night. We were quickly welcomed and sat to our table. I highly recommend making a reservation because even the bar filled up quickly. We had Brussels sprouts, margherita pizza, and the fettuccine. Also some wine, Barbera. For dessert and affogato and flourless chocolate cake. Our server stopped by occasionally and was able to answer our questions throughout the night. Overall, a wonderful spot to have dinner with one or a few friends and loved ones. read more

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We dined in once and I ordered takeout once and I have to say that I enjoyed my dine in experience more! For takeout, I ordered the pork loin ($35) and it was a bit disappointing. Reviews for the pork chops were promising but my dish was a bit dry and tough - not the juiciness the other reviews promised. It was a short walk back home so it's not like it was sitting in the box for too long. When we dined in, we got a pizza and a pasta. Can't remember which one because it was awhile ago but both were pretty good! A tad salty but we nevertheless finished it all. read more

We went there 7:30pm for an outside table. The worker was not happy because he wanted to lock all the outside tables. He eventually reluctantly let us sit outside. The waitress was friendly and pleasant. Although the restaurant is trying to make food tasty. I think the food is too salty. read more

Been here for dinner a couple of times recently. Some street parking on Sacramento and in the adjoining neighborhood, but not as much as you would think. Nice restaurant with good service. I love the casual but nice ambiance. I'd eat here again for sure. read more

I've eaten at Creekwood twice - once for brunch and once for a birthday dinner. Brunch was tasty. Dinner was exceptionally good. Between the six of us, we ordered quite a bit of the menu. Each dish was prepared so thoughtfully and deliciously. As an added bonus, the service rivaled the food. Our server and a gentleman who I think is one of the owners were so attentive and jovial, it made a great meal even better. This is a true neighborhood gem. read more

I've been here on two occasions: for dinner and for brunch. I have to say they've impressed me both times. I'll be speaking about my most recent visit during brunch. My cousin and I had brunch on a Sunday morning and there was plenty of space indoors to get seated right away. I know brunch spots in Berkeley usually have a long wait and I'm grateful this place wasn't bad at all. Maybe people aren't aware they serve breakfast on the weekends but I hope it stays a local secret. We shared the pancakes which I enjoyed and I had the lox on a toasted boichik bagel. My cousin got the salmon eggs benny. I think for a brunch spot, they had a lot to offer. I was a huge fan of the vegetables. Usually I don't get enough if any during brunch. We ordered the Brussels sprouts which we devoured pretty quickly and our brunch items came with a small arugula salad. The service was also very attentive. I def will be back. I think I prefer this spot over some of the brunch spots in Berkeley for its short wait times and delicious food. read more

Creekwood - Lox on a plain boichik bagel - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The meatballs were solid, the bread with the meatballs was solid, the potato panchetta pizza was one of the worst pizzas I've ever had. Panchetta overcooked, thick slices of unseasoned potato, and little to no sauce made it really difficult to swallow. The Calabrian oil with pizza was good. read more

Nice breakfast place with ample parking, kind of stand alone and in between a couple of strip of restaurants in Berkeley. There's outdoor seating in front, the kitchen is visible and open with the charming smallish indoor dining area. Maybe not small, just surprising when you walk in. The service is superb. The food was good. Only been here for the first time, may need to try more than a few dishes to really give a specific description. read more

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Exce$&@%#llent! They got everything right! A gem in an unsuspecting neighborhood! A restaurant that knows their salt and shishito peppers has my vote! read more

I never update a review so soon but I just had to! I saw that Creekwood ranked #36 on Yelps Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021 and needed to go back! Ordered the gnocchi and meatballs again (how can you not) and ordered the brussel sprouts and fries. My boyfriend and I were drooling over the brussel sprouts: maple glazed, perfect balance between salty and sweet. The fries were good too and came with a delicious garlic aioli. Again, the gnocchi and meatballs were superb. Idk how they do it but the sauces they use are incredible. They make you want to lick the plate afterwards. There's reason why Creekwood made the list on Yelp's Top 100! Do yourself a favor and try this place out! read more

Wonderful service and great food. There are no italian food choices in Emeryville so we took a short ride into South Berkeley to find this cozy eatery with homemade pastas. All yummy. (pasta could use a bit more salt in the water- but that was just my personal preference) Waiter/owner was friendly. Highly recommend almond cake dessert. read more

The food and service is great, even our 14month old son enjoys the food haha The restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated as well read more

Creekwood - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here for an anniversary on a Sunday evening. We were pleased to see several groups of friends and family enjoying their glasses of wine. I must say this place is great and very tentative. The staff knows well how to tend to their clients. The gnocchi is scrumptious, with notes of pesto and an explosion of ricotta cheese. The gnocchi itself is a miniature pillow filled with greatness with every bite. Definetely a serotonin boost while eating this plate. The ribeye, scalloped potatoes and heirloom carrots made for a tasty plate. The ribeye was cooked to perfection, every cut was like slicing into butter. It was a great pairing with the beurre rouge. I was very fascinated with the taste. Great hidden gem on the outskirts of Berkeley. read more

Creekwood - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We definitely have a new favorite restaurant. The highlights: - They have outdoor dining, and wonderfully effective heat lamps. We were there on a frigid night (in the 40s!) and were warm enough with our light bay area coats on. - The service was lovely. - Between the four of us we had the burrata, meatballs, brussels sprouts, rack of lamb, 2 rib eye steaks, short ribs, carrot cake, chocolate cake, cookies, ice cream, and two bottles of wine. It was a very indulgent evening, and everything was delicious. I didn't get to try the lamb, but the rib eye in particular was incredible. read more

Creekwood - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

We are recent transplants from LA and searching for something like our old Special Occasion spot, Pizzeria Il Fico. We made a reservation for New Year's Eve at Creekwood. The only available seating was outside, but it was warm and comfortable, and had just the vibe we were hoping for. Contemporary, welcoming and lively. Every seat was filled. The New Year's Eve menu included items we wanted to try : gnocchi with pesto and lamb shank. We also shared the butternut squash soup and the green gems salad. The food was amazing. I even took the leftover pesto sauce home to have with my own gnocchi. Service was very attentive, even though we could see that everyone was rushing. Seating on the patio was quite warm, on a cold night. We can't wait to visit again and try the Italian dishes on their menu. Would love to see eggplant involtini, but based on our experience tonight, whatever we find, I'm sure it will be wonderful. read more

Great food and service. Will definitely be going back. Convenient parking. Good wine selection

I've been here twice. Both times the food was amazing. I really enjoy the pizza and the gnocchi. I did not have the fried chicken sandwich, but I did have a piece of fried chicken and it was tender and delicious. They make all their desserts in house, and the flourless chocolate cake is insane. I have a fetish for flourless chocolate cake and Greg's rendition is one of the best I've ever had. The staff are really nice. read more

Went there for the first time last night. Full disclosure, it took 15 minutes for us to have a server check in after we were seated, but they were apologetic and made up for this with good service from then on. Great kids menu (though the kids pepperoni pizza is the same price as the adults' for some reason), but I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the hamburger! I'm a huge burger fan, but my primary focus is the flavor of the meat. I love them medium rare, and I get them plain with just cheese so I can really experience the quality of the meat. Most restaurants have frozen patties, that are impossible to cook medium rare with any sort of quality. So I was blown away when my burger came out perfectly medium rare and had an incredible amount of flavor. Juicy, but not too fatty and definitely not too greasy. One of the best burgers I've ever had in the Bay Area, and I'll definitely be back, because they have a great thing going here and the entire family was happy with their meals! Bravo. read more

Food is amazing. Just enough variety for a party of 6. We also ordered some appetizers to share. The Brussel sprouts is a bomb. We got enough people to share a bottle of white wine. I forgot the name but it's fruity and some what sweet and goes well with the pasta. Their pasta is home made. Ambience is good and staff are friendly. Will come back for more. read more

I could taste the fresh herbs in the sauces and that made my souls smile. Fresh. Tasted very fresh.

Good food, pretty good service. We were there on a weeknight and they were busy! Seemed maybe a little understaffed on servers. However our server was very attentive and gracious. The meatballs were a standout in a delicious red sauce as well as the papardelle with mushrooms and cream sauce. Good wine list as well. nice spot for a date or to take special people. parking is available in the neighborhoods. read more

Support local restaurant owners and eat delicious food! I enjoyed their brunch so much that I had to come back to try out their dinner menu! Ordered the meatballs and a wood-fired mushroom pizza and added egg on top. The meatballs were delicious - lightly packed and juicy - but the pizza was really impressive! We posted up at the bar and had watched the kitchen staff as they worked the dough, arranged the ingredients and fired the pizza in the pizza oven. I love having the bar overlooking the open kitchen! Makes for a super intimate experience :) While their beer and wine menu is not "cheap," they do offer a quality selection. Great to know they have an equally impressive dinner experience as their brunch! read more

Creekwood - Dinner menu - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ordered the gnocchi, kids pizza, burrata, crab ravioli, and meatball. The gnocchi peices I felt would have been better if they cut it smaller. It was too doughy for me. The burrata is good here. Pizza was pretty big for kid size, but super thin crust so I guess it's not that much. Wasn't a fan of the ravioli. Meatball was just ok. Parts of the sauce was a little too spicy for my kids though. Overall this place is just ok. Friendly staff and street parking only. read more

It's located on a non-descript section of Sacramento Ave. in Berkeley with not much else around it. Because of this, the restaurant itself feels like a hidden, local spot for quality eats. It's not a huge restaurant (a few tables and some seating by the bar), but it feels cozy and intimate, with a wood-fire oven, as well as some outdoor seating among the succulents. I've really enjoyed the unhurried, relaxed, and sans drama or fussiness of eating there. I've only been there for brunch, and while the menu is limited, what they do serve is done well. I've opted for the Creekwood Breakfast both times - my scrambled eggs were light and creamy, the Acme levain had just the right amount of grilled crunchiness, and the hash browns and sausage were satisfyingly savory. Any place that serves up complimentary honey biscuit beignets (which though dense and less sweet than typical beignets, worked surprisingly well) is excellent in my book. read more

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As soon as you walk in, there are delicious smells coming from the kitchen, which has a bar you can sit at (I love watching chefs cook!). We had the beet salad and Brussels sprouts to start, and the sprouts were truly phenomenal. The beets were gorgeous and delicious too, but the sprouts seemed like the star of the show. We had gnocchi and black cod for our mains, both of which were heavenly! There are many dishes on the menu I could have chosen and been so happy with, so I will definitely be back! read more

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Bad service. Made reservation for inside our table was given to larger party that came in right after us. Host then told us we had not made the reservation for inside even though we had. Then we were given a make ship table inside. will never return read more

I discovered Creekwood in May of this year. As of this review, I have now been there 3 times. Each time the food has been delicious and creative. Their roasted brussel sprouts are very popular. Most recently, I had mignonette oysters, the burrata salad with tomato and prosciutto and an evening special, matzah ball soup. What a delight to have matzah ball soup when Passover is months away. Other restaurants with matzah ball soup should take note of Creekwood. The chicken broth was golden and rich with flavor. The large matzah ball had a texture so light and delicate that it literally melts in your mouth. Generous amounts of shredded chicken, julienned carrot and chopped onion float in the broth. Heaven! Or should I say Freedom! On to dessert. If you like chocolate even a little bit, order the flourless chocolate cake. You will be tempted to lick the plate, or to order a second piece to go. Service was friendly although a tad slow. We went on a Wednesday. Per the owner who came to our table, the restaurant was busier than usual. Only one server was working. The ambiance is friendly, with couples, friends and families enjoying themselves. The hard surfaces--table, floor, ceiling--create noise, but that is true almost everywhere. Just writing this review, I am ready to go back, the sooner the better!! read more

Being an out of towner visiting Berkeley for the first time in a while, selecting a restaurant to please a group without a lot of lead time on a Sunday afternoon was a little challenging. As I read reviews about Creekwood, I quickly became interested! I was also able to make a reservation online, which was essential for our travel needs and group for that evening. Everything we ordered and ate exceeded our expectations! The Burrata was incredible with peaches, cherry tomatoes and a basil and honey vinaigrette, the mushroom and asparagus pasta was very delicious with a variety of local fresh mushrooms, the meatballs were nestled in aromatic and flavorful sauce and the gluten free pizza with prosciutto, peach, arugula and Point Reyes Blue Cheese was a very interesting and wonderful combination. The kids loved their Italian sodas too, being a different brand than we've seen before in the US along with a variety of interesting flavor options. My one caution is, being a Sunday, they are closed on Mondays and it seems like they run out of a lot of menu items leading up to their closed day. There were 4 or 5 items on the menu they said they were out of when we were getting ready to order. So, if you have certain favorites or items on the menu you really want to try, avoid visiting on a Sunday as some may not be available. read more

Had a delicious casual dinner tonight of pork chop with spatzle (noodle), and assorted vegetables. The chop was a little too unseasoned, but the spatzle and associated veggies in gravy made up for it. The service was prompt and very friendly. We split a piece of almond cake with a raspberry sauce and whipped cream and that made a lovely end to the meal. We will be back. read more

Wow what a great find!! These guys are masters of fabulous food, flavors, and great service. When we arrived, it was a full house even on a Wednesday night and so we didn't mind being seated at the bar. To me, that was a great option because we then got to watch the chefs weave their magic and create the most delectable and tantalizing dishes right before our eyes. It was also fun to watch the pizza chef stretch and toss the pizza dough into the air and catch it. The menu is not very big but has enough items for variety and everything they do is delicious and done with perfection. We ordered the lamb shank, roast chicken, papardelle and broccolini. All came out piping hot. The roast chicken was among the best I've ever tasted with absolutely perfect seasonings served on a bed of vegetables, flavorful broth, and porcini mushrooms. The taste was indescribably marvelous and I want to go back and get it again! The broccolini was also perfect, still slightly crunchy, not overcooked and with a wonderful light sauce that had a hint of fresh Meyer lemon. A really delicious surprise was in the butter served with the bread, I'm guessing it was a high quality European Plugra type of butter but with the creative sensory pairing of just the right amount of light crispy salt crystals sprinkled onto the butter. It was a very pleasing taste sensation, and who would of ever thought that something mundane like bread and butter could be so irresistibly good! The papardelle was amazing with a delicious cream sauce that was both light and buttery without feeling fatty. There was a wonderful fresh garlic taste to it without being overpowering. Last but not least, the service was excellent! The managers and some of the staff came over to chat with us and they were so warm and personable. They treated us like royalty and I would give this place 10+ stars if I could. Will definitely be back and can't wait to get the roast chicken again! read more

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We have been wanting to try Creekwood for awhile so we jumped to it on an impromptu date night. We didn't make a reservation and so we had to sit at the bar because it was pretty packed. The restaurant is cozy and you feel a warmth when you dine there. We wanted to try the lamb however they were out which was a bummer. One of the chefs made two small bruschettas because they didn't have the lamb and boy, was it tasty! We knew the rest of the night was going to go well. We ordered the burrata which came with fresh Heirloom tomatoes, the mushroom pizza, and the pesto gnocchi. Everything was just perfection. We were stuffed at this point so we didn't have dessert however they had fantastic options. We will definitely be back for the lamb and to check out brunch. My only ask is that Creekwood opens a second location in Oakland! read more

Creekwood - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Luckily I had this place in my Yelp bookmarks as I needed a solid location to celebrate my son's new opportunity and so glad I did. Service was attentive and food was outstanding! Fairly small place with indoor and outdoor seating but as soon as we stepped in, we felt a great vibe. The draft Black Lager beer was excellent, and the host treated us to some excellent crispy Brussels sprouts. For our main meal we had the King Salmon - toasted couscous, sweet jimmy nardello peppers, heirloom tomato nage, micro greens and the 15 oz, aged ribeye steak served with crispy fingerlings, turnips, beurre. Definitely recommend! We had a great time as well. Will definitely be back!!! read more

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Crispy cauliflower $12 - Not salty, yet seasoned nicely Meatballs $18 - 5-6 medium sized balls. A bit sweet tasting. Definitely made in house. Tomato sauce was a bit too acidic/sour. Served with 2 slices of sourdough bread Mushroom pizza $21 - typical small size pizza. Thin crust. Could be crispier. Wish it had more than just 1 kind of mushroom. Can taste the truffle oil Cameroni $23 - It actually had pieces of sausage and thin sliced snap peas rather than just plain ragu sauce with pasta. Pasta itself was good Ranked #36 on yelps top 100 restaurants in 2021. Well deserved. All the food was good. No real standouts. Portions and prices were reasonable. Food came out quickly. There were about 6 tables outside with overhead heaters and covered just on top so there is good airflow still. Can definitely dine here on a cold rainy day. Plenty of tables inside as well. Service was decent. Street parking was easy and plentiful on a Sunday at 7 pm. It was relatively busy the whole time I was there. I had a reservation, which may or may not have been necessary read more

Really wonderful early dinner here tonight! This is our 2nd time here. 1st, I called to see if they had Mashed potatoes & Lamb shank; gnocchi and Ravioli tonight. The answer was yes to all. Not the case when we arrived, gnocchi yes, none of the others. But they were so very kind to make my mom and I mashed potatoes! That was #1 on my list. We started with a prosciutto pizza; burrata & heirloom tomatoes and the Beet salad. All very good! They let their outstanding ingredients be the flavor, not drowning in dressings, etc. My husband & I had the roasted half chicken, mashed yukons & brocolini....YUM! So good! Chicken cooked & seasoned perfectly! Served with some drippings from the roasted chicken, so scrumptious! Mom had the salmon & mashed yukons, she said it was delicious! My dad had the pork chop & grits, he was very pleased. Our daughter had the Gnocchi with Pork ragu sauce. Also, perfectly delicious. Our server (I think Eric) who is usually the host, was helpful, professional and was right on, with his suggestions! The owner(?)/manager was so nice, welcoming & accommodating! Ie. Asked the kitchen to make us mashed potatoes:) & they brought me a birthday dessert that was crazy good! I'm guessing salted caramel Gelato with a warm brownie cake, candle & all! What a fantastic place to have my birthday dinner! Thank you so much Creekwood! read more

Creekwood - My birthday dessert! Yay! I think: salted caramel gelato; whipped cream & a warm brownie cake, delicious! - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food was good. Had the crab ravioli and it was tasty. Score is for service. It wasn't very busy, maybe another 8 tables, but there were 4 waiters. At the end of our meal, we waited about 15 min to find our waiter to flag him for the check and another 15 to find him to pay. Not impressed overall. read more

Creekwood - Dinner Crab Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Food and service are excellent. My husband and I always take friends and family here because the restaurant is a hidden gem. We had a party of 13 here two separate occasions and the service was amazing! Whenever I go it's packed! Thursday dates are the best here read more

A wonderful neighborhood restaurant...casual but sophisticated with delicious food. Had a reservation for 4 this evening but wasn't needed as plenty of available indoor/outdoor seating so you can bring your pup while enjoying the beautiful weather. Ordered family-style to share a variety of dishes: = GRILLED MONTEREY SQUID - super delicious with a char and crispy bits of fingerling potato...I would've placed another order for us to share! 5/5 stars easy! Portion good for 2 = MUSHROOM PIZZA - wood-fired and rich with the truffle oil and pecorino. 4.5/5 = CAMARONI - pasta with a pork ragu and broccolini - loved this dish but pasta was a little too al dente for me but friends liked the chewiness.. 4/5 = GRILLED RIBEYE - perfectly cooked medium as requested..nothing fancy and simply prepared with greens and potato 3.5/5 = ALMOND CAKE with stone fruit and creme fraiche and another with vanilla gelato (yum!) ...the cake was more like bread, not very 'almond-y' and more dense..also, the presentation (IMO) was 'interesting' and looked like fruit in between slices of wheat bread - lol 3/5 stars Menu is simple, uncomplicated and reasonably priced. Unfortunately, no seafood entrees or daily specials mentioned which would be a nice addition. Service friendly and attentive...especially, the gentleman clearing dishes, refilling water glasses, and bringing bread! I'll definitely return to repeat and try other items and of course, brunch! Avg p/p, no drinks: $38 including tax/tip read more

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We had a early Mother's Day dinner here this evening. It was our first time dining here. The attentive and warm service was fantastic. It reminded me of going to a restaurant pre-Covid. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. We're excited to come here regularly and hope the quality of food and service continues. So nice to have a place I'm interested in coming back to locally. read more

Little gem on the other side of Berkeley. Nicely decorated. Service: we got seated promptly without reservation on Saturday morning. Only few other tables were occupied. Service was attentive. Food and drinks: Latte was delicious, right amount of foam, milk and espresso. My crab cake Benedict had a little oops. The English muffin tasted bitter for some reason. Wish it comes with more on the side, like potatoes or tomatoes slices. My DHs bacon and eggs was okay, nothing special. Price: affordable in Berkeley. Parking can be an issue. I have seen other customers just park 20 minutes parking in front of store. Doesn't seem safe parking a little further down. read more

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The good: the pappardelle and cameroni were fantastic. We were seated and had our order taken promptly. The bad: The little gem salad had very bitter lettuce. We were not checked in on once during the entire meal. The server came around with water once the entire time we were there but only refilled the glasses of the table next to us. We finished the meal with long empty glasses and had to ask for the check after about 15 minutes of waiting. There were maybe 5 parties eating while we were there. Why was the service nowhere to be seen?? read more