Just tried Creekwood for dinner, and it's excellent! The vibe is relaxed, nothing over-the-top, and the food is just really good. Everything tastes like they really know what they're doing without making it a big production. The staff was super cool and easygoing, which added to the whole feel of the place. Very good restaurant all around! We can't wait to try the brunch! read more

My friend decided to bring me here which I was excited because I wanted to try this place for so long. Upon arriving the place was fairly empty which was fine because I had a toddler dining with me lol. The waiter was friendly & accommodating. I posted the ribs which wasn't good! It lacked flavor & was tough to chew. I was disappointed! I probably won't be going back no time soon! read more

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I loved coming here and getting to enjoy an elegant but affordable meal with my date. The staff were very friendly and had a fun attitude throughout the entire night! I would come back again. read more

Creekwood - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

food is great staff is wonderful we will be back. Great place for date night food comes out hot and fast

The food was really good 9/10, I ordered the cameroni & my bf ordered the lasagna. The lasagna is good but I've had better. The ambience is really cozy & dim but small inside. The service was great! Our waiters were very attentive & friendly. read more

Creekwood - Cameroni pasta and lasagna plate. - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The gnocchi is my favorite and so is the Cameroni. The little gem Salad was good and enough as a side salad for 4 people. The lettuce conveniently cut into 4 wedges. read more

Creekwood - Little gems salad - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This small restaurant in Berkeley was definitely a hidden gem. The prices compared well to other similar restaurants in the Berkeley area, but their food does outshine many other Italian restaurants I've had in the area. The meatballs were a great appetizer to start and came with bread. All the entrees, particularly the Cameroni were very good. Their pasta tastes handmade and is cooked al dente. My favorite part of the meal was trying the Green Tea Panna Cotta, which I thought was a very unique thing to have on the menu. In addition, it also tasted great but I wish you could taste the green tea a little more. read more

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I've had my eye on Creekwood for some time, so I was glad when my goddaughter's bday dinner landed us here on a weekday evening. Food, service and atmosphere were all great. It's not a big place- maybe 10-14 indoor tables (plus a few out front), but they easily fit our party of 10. It was beer and wine only- no cocktails/liquor. A few apps were ordered- shishito peppers were simple and delish, goat cheese plate was an interesting mix of flavors and super yummy, meatballs were good, mussels seemed to be fine but didn't bring about any comments as being remarkable. Entrees ordered were the burger (both guys felt guilty ordering a burger at an Italian restaurant but were happy they did), Gnocchi with creamy pesto (these were larger 2-bite gnocchi and chewy-delicious), crab ravioli (available in small and full-size and also yummy), Meatball calzone and Fettuccine were both good. The bill came and it was surprising that they didn't add gratuity for our large party. The amount shocked nonetheless. Everyone deserves to make a living, so I hope our servers, and staff are well taken care of! read more

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Hey Greg we come to brunch every weekend. Sometimes Saturday and Sunday. Luv the crab bene. Wish you would bring it back. Thanks Loyal brunch customer read more

Lovely food and service! I've been there twice and look forward to going again! Charming environment, great for a date.

I am usually am lucky enough to find parking right up front when I dine at Creekwood. We made reservations for Saturday evening dinner via OpenTable - unfortunately, upon arriving learned that the reservation was for inside (I had requested outside in the reservation notes because there was no option or distinction I. The reservation itself - it turns out, if the option doesn't appear, that means there are no outside tables available). Fortunately, the staff were able to offer a table that would be free for an hour and 15 mins until the next reservation, we took that and later were kindly told we could stay longer due to a cancellation. The crispy Brussels sprouts were super tasty and perfectly crispy. This is the only way my sister likes them so she was very happy! The Roasted Beet salad was nice and refreshing on a warm evening. It was also quite tasty. The vinaigrette was not overwhelming, it was a great touch to bring out the beet and berry flavors. The basil pesto gnocchi was superb. Gnocchi is always a bit heavy but the portion size was great, my sister and I shared this so it was just right. The basil pesto was flavorful and the pine nuts were a perfect topping. The margharita pizza was great. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. Crust wasn't burnt or undercooked, just right. Even the one slice I had leftover was yummy the next day! The almond cake was interesting and I absolutely loved the strong almond flavor. The texture was different than a normal white flour cake but I think this made it better. I didn't much care for the raspberry sauce on the plate. Overall great service. I especially appreciated that despite the reservation confusion, they helped make things work out for us. The server was also very attentive and kind. Food was awesome, parking was way. Love it! read more

Creekwood - Roasted Beet Salad - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is only one of a handful of times that we've ever been led astray by great reviews. I recommend skipping this place as there are so many other great options. We won't be going back and we're honestly surprised by how amiss our experience was. The food taste was mediocre at best and the service seemed very disconnected. We felt as though the workers wanted to serve well, but they just weren't streamlined and everything felt discombobulated. In our opinion, they need better management and training. The chef was also a letdown as the food wasn't well balanced and only one dish was a hit at our table. The prices were astronomical for the experience we had. It felt like a chain restaurant experience at Michelin prices - it's like they want to be something they're not. This was not the experience we expected or paid for and the exceptional reviews honestly feel hard to explain. Considered 3 stars because the experience wasn't terrible, but the price tag leaves more to be desired. read more

Satisfying meatballs and pasta we all had yesterday night. Made a mean americano-- dessert was perfect. Beer choices nice-- Ambience is perfect here read more

Creekwood - Completely forgot pics of dinner - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is always delivers good food and the service was also good. The beet salad had tons of beets and I took it home and made another salad the next day. This is a great neighborhood place. read more

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Always hits the spot. Creekwood is a lovely neighborhood restaurant that serves consistent quality and yummy traditional Italian dishes. If there is a Bolognese on the menu, I will always order it. This one always takes me by surprise, no matter how many times I eat it. Great spot if you are looking for delicious Italian food in Berkeley! read more

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The service was fabulous. All were very attentive. My friend had the Mushroom Pappardelle. She found it to be quite good. I had the Cameroni. It was good. Not a large portion, but I surmise that if folks were having salads before it would be sufficient. The wines were swell. We then had the Tiramisu and Almond Cake. The Tiramisu was enormous and haft went home. The Almond Cake, while a lovely presentation was cold, as though it had been in the fridge or was thawed from being frozen. It dampened the taste for me. Overall a good experience. Parking was within a block. They close early. read more

Go-to date night spot. The oysters and pasta are phenomenal. The service is always quick and friendly - they also give great wine recommendations. read more

Just enjoyed our first (but not last!) visit to Creekwood before a show at Berkeley Rep. The location is a bit unexpected but the ambiance and vibe is just perfect. We went on a Friday night and it was packed inside and out. The food was amazing and portions are huge! You can easily fill up on the small (not small) plates at the beginning of the menu. We tried the Brussels sprouts and the beet salad to start. Both were very tasty. We also had a pizza and the papardelle with mushrooms. The pizza was simple, crispy and perfectly charred. The pasta was amazing too. Can't wait to go back! read more

Went to Berkeley for a short concert trip for my daughter, I randomly picked this place because it is a dog friendly restaurant. We had a great meal with a decent Italian wine selection and an unforgettable great service from Paul, our waiter. He squared away all details that evening of what a perfect restaurant experience should have been. Shouted it out and kudos to him. The best item that I still miss until today from this restaurant was the carrot cake. Definitely you must try "dessert" and take home couple slices, otherwise you would regret. The carrot cake was unlike anywhere else. It was perfectly dense cake but was to perfection, not too sweet with creamy and velvety frosting. I had a tasty Lambrusco and Barolo for my drinks that night. Pappardelle pasta was excellent. Pizza was tasty. We had to sit outside because of our dog, however inside also has a great ambient. From appetizers to dessert, this place deserves all the stars. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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wow if I could give this place 100 stars I would. We decided on Creekwood for a little fun date night after finding it on Yelp's Top 100 of 2021 & it's definitely worthy of that title. we shared 3 dishes & finished it all so you know it's good!! Food: We ordered Brussel sprouts to share & they were the best I've ever eaten. the bowl is also HUGE for the price. Perfect amount of saltiness from the seasoning & perfect amount of crunch. They were cooked just the right softness on the inside. MUST ORDER. then, we shared the pesto gnocchi & meatball calzone. gnocchi was amazing, fluffy and soft and chewy. the sauce coated the little pillows perfectly. heavy cheese though so if you're not into that, then don't order this LOL. meatball calzone was delicious as well and the meatballs were flavored perfectly and the pizza crust was crunchy but not hard. Overall, we both LOVED the sprouts & the gnocchi (would order again!) and enjoyed the calzone but probably will try something else next time we visit. The Moscow mule was also delicious! Service: Ben was the best server! He was always checking in to make sure we had all our dishes, cleared plates away, overall very attentive. There was also another lady filling our waters and she was the sweetest & gave us the best recommendations! (don't know her name but had a high pitched voice) Definitely would recommend trying this place out if you have a chance!! Came on a Tuesday night & booked the day before & most slots were still empty. Not sure if they take walk ins though. Book on opentable! read more

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What a hidden gem! I absolutely love this place. We went before a Berkeley Rep show. The food was excellent: I had an unusually succulent pork chop (often so dry) & the little gem salad and mussels appetizers were generously portioned and delicious. And the owners were there going table to table to make sure everything was just right. Loved everything about the meal/experience. read more

Delicious food and great service. Really loved the ambiance. We had small children in our party and felt they really accommodated us. The beet salad and pizza were amazing. Highly recommend read more

We have been driving by this place for years and finally decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint. Our server Paulo was amazing. He gave great recommendations and was quick to check on us after our food arrived. We had the Brussels sprouts, pork chop and a cameroni ragu. Everything was great. Paulo brought us out a Calabrian chili paste for the pasta and with a bit of additional salt the dish was an absolute home run. The Brussels were nice and crispy, but could have used a hit of lemon juice or something acidic (they were still good without). The pork chop was absolutely massive and the morel sauce that came with it was rich and decadent. For dessert we were feeling pretty full due to the generous portions of all of the dishes we had so we went for the blood orange sorbeto which was a perfect way to end the meal. We saw the carrot cake get delivered to the table next to us as we were wrapping up and knew immediately we have to come back to try it. We chatted with the owner Greg for awhile. He was extremely personable and gave us insights into all of the food. Apparently he also makes all of the desserts. If you're reading this do yourself a favor and give this place a try. It's an absolute gem. read more

Creekwood - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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My boyfriend and I came in for dinner during a busy rush. We were thinking about turning away to eat elsewhere, but the manager was very accommodating and sat us down at their high top area in less than 10 minutes. He ordered us our first round of drinks, as well as our appetizers while our server was greeting other tables. Because it was busy, we had to sit shoulder to shoulder alongside other people, but we aren't too picky about that. The ambiance is very intimate, perfect for date night, however it can be a little loud when busy due to larger parties. We were then greeted by our server who was the sweetest young lady ever (I didn't get her name) and she guided us through the menu and gave us her recommendations. We ended up ordering the margherita pizza and the prosciutto pizza.. shook. These pizzas were amazing. Thin crust, delicious sauce, fresh ingredients.. and not to mention their chocolate molten cake for dessert was the perfect end to our meal. My boyfriend said this spot makes the best margherita pizzas he has ever tried.. go try it out! read more

Creekwood - Margherita Pizza (left) and Prosciutto Pizza (right) - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Our family had dinner on sunday night and were underwhelmed by the service. We were seated for over 15 minutes before our server came by. I asked if the fries that came w/my burger could be subbed for any kind of vegetable - when the food arrived no veg, just fries. The other server dropped off our food when it was ready - our waiter came by about 2/3 through the meal to see if we needed anything. Once we received our bill, he'd entered my glass of wine incorrectly resulting in a higher charge. It was an overall disappointing experience. read more

Yesterday, I had a such wonderful dinner at the restaurant. The risotto with a grilled scallops was delicious, full of flavor and freshly prepared. Waiters were really attentive to my GF request. Would definitely come there again when I am next time in Bay Area. read more

The service here was great! The lighting & candle lit center pieces on each table really added to the ambience of this restaurant. It looked cozy. Outdoor seating & indoor seating is available but due to the size of the restaurant, I wouldn't suggest to bring large parties of more than 10 here. The host sat us, & offered us to taste beer, & wine prior to ordering. They took care of us, & the quality of the food was very good. I had the ribeye 16oz, & my goodness it was tender & flavorful. I had it done medium rare. I'm definitely returning. Oysters tasted fresh, the local halibut was good as well. I would definitely recommend this place if you're catching up with a friend or going on a date. Definitely a good spot to dine. One star off, only because I felt that parking can be difficult, & restaurant was small, & they only sell beer & wine, with a small selection of cocktails. Pricing is very standard, & expected for this type of restaurant so please do visit! read more

Creekwood - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Fantastic peach pizza! Quick friendly service. We'd go all the time if we lived nearby.

Nice little spot, definitely has a more upscale feel. I go the Huevos Rancheros, it had a very bright lively flavor. Would definitely go back. read more

I've had this restaurant bookmarked ever since I saw it listed in Yelp's Top 100 restaurants. I'm so glad I came and tried it last night. I came on a Wednesday night and there were plenty of tables. I could see it getting very busy on the weekends. My friend and I shared the crispy brussel sprouts, gnocchi, and Margherita pizza. Everything was delicious!! I love how the brussel sprouts were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and was the perfect balance between sweet and salty. The Margherita pizza was also good and loved the fresh basil on top. It got cold very fast so I would've finished this faster. My favorite of the night was the gnocchi. The texture was like soft clouds and the sauce that accompanied it was even better. We ended up using the crust from the pizza to eat the leftover sauce on our plates. The food is amazing and is pretty affordable for a nice restaurant setting. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

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So I could have sworn I reviewed before our take out experience which was awesome. We loved the food. This time we went and had our meal at Creekwood for Father's Day. The food was mostly good. We had a lot of things: Little gems salad: too much dressing but good Asparagus pizza: awesome Sausage pizza: awesome Pasta: awesome brussel sprouts with sugar topping?! It was weird but still ok. I would have preferred it without the sugar topping and it should have an aioli to dip the sprouts in. The service was snarky. The waiter seemed like he had an attitude the entire time and I have no idea why. I had read yelp reviews prior and it said that you could bring your dog and how nice they were about bringing water out. We'll, they never brought water out for my dog and when I asked, the water had hairs or fibers in it. So weird. Maybe the owner came at the end of the meal to check on things. He didn't say his name but we didn't mention anything because, why? The experience was over. Overall, I would say it was a good experience. The food is great but in the future, we will stick with take-out which we love. read more

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Our thanks to Yelp reviewers for helping us find this place and for recommending some of the menu items we enjoyed the most, like the Brussel sprouts, pizza, gnocchi, beet salad, and carrot cake, Lots of great choices, and what made them stand out was fine ingredients and perfect preparation. The service is as cordial as it is attentive, leaving us with the feeling of having a night out while being treated as guests in someone's home. It was an extraordinary experience from beginning to end. read more

Superb! Splendid! Savory! All of these words come to mind when I think of "Creekwood." From the rack of lamb to the mushroom pizza, everything is PRO-FESSHIN-NAL. Trust. The rack of lamb comes out tender, juicy, and covered in flavor. No, the lamb itself is not overwhelmed by the additives. The meat practically slides off the bones. Do not hesitate to grab one of the racks and do a cheers with your date, meaning tapping your respective rib bones together. It may not be classy but it is affirming. And then there is the mushroom pizza with the gluten-free crust. Sure, you may not be into mushrooms like me but the pizza is undeniably good. That thin crust with that real cheese---finger licking good. And yes, I brought my lactose-intolerance pills, so I came prepared to feast. Once again, this place is the real deal. Take that special somebody here. read more

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** The following review reflects my delivery experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** This is the kind of comforting upscale restaurant that makes me long to go back to an actual face-to-face dining experience. Someday soon hopefully. It was the high quality of what Jamie W. and I ordered that evoked that memory of what now seems like an eternity to a foodie like me. I discovered that co-owners Greg Poulios and Mark Louie worked together at Zuppa in the city (which closed about three years ago) and that executive chef Liam Bonner ran the menu there as well as a long-ago favorite of mine, Globe. I remember the roast chicken and Margherita pizza at Zuppa, so it made sense that the Cali-Italianate menu was so appealing to us. We started with the $13 Little Gems Salad, which combined little gem lettuce with banana fingerling potatoes, red onion, crispy pancetta, and a six-minute egg halved, all of it sprinkled with pecorino and accompanied by a creme fraiche vinaigrette (photo: https://bit.ly/2RFSyi0). It was a hearty melange and quite tasty. The main event for me was the $27 Roasted Half Chicken which was separated conveniently into dark and white pieces. You just know I like dark, while Jamie prefers white, and the chicken was complemented by sunchoke puree, seared cauliflower, and collard greens (photo: https://bit.ly/2RFsW4O). The poultry was tender and juicy with the greens giving it more of a southern twang than a Neapolitan accent. Jamie then surprised me by ordering the $19 Meatball Calzone, quite a carb-intensive confection stuffer with house-made meatballs, mozzarella, pecorino, chives, and marinara sauce (photo: https://bit.ly/3v57F2S). What a gloriously savory turnover! Coming in at #36, the restaurant made Yelp's Top 100 this year. Well deserved from what we had. FOOD - 5 stars...familiar Cali-Italianate faves well turned AMBIANCE - n/a...can't wait to find out SERVICE - 4.5 stars...well presented and packaged TOTAL - 5 stars...chicken and calzone make a fine combo RELATED - Hungry for Italian food? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2Wknplb read more

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My go to for local comfort food. Always get the mushroom pappardelle and the little gem salad. The pork chop was my favorite but it's seasonal so not in the menu at this moment. Service is always friendly!! read more

I visite my best friend in Berkeley very often and sometimes we go to lunch, dinner, this time it was brunch! I come for visit to take her out for her birthday and asked her to choose any place she want to eat! She never been here either ! We come here for Sunday brunch, we arrived a little closer to the closing time so we didn't have any wait at all and the order come really quickly. On Sunday they have a special menu for the Sunday brunch, it's a very small menu and easy to make a choice. We both decided on the Salmon Benedict! I hesitated to make that choice since from my passed experiences I always found that Salmon Benedict is always over salty! This time that was not the case, it was just perfect for me ! It's a must visit place for your special occasion. The service was very quick due to the closing time however we didn't feel rushed , we managed to finished our bottle of Champagne and mimosa! I loved everything ! We will be back again! read more

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Happened to be in the neighborhood because it was close to my sons temporary summer storage and lucky we were. Food and service were so good. Didn't have to wait long for the food and everything was great. I can really recommend everything we ate. French toast? Amazingly crispy and sweet Fried chicken thigh? Amazingly tender and seasoned Cheeseburger? Amazingly juicy and tasty Crispy Brussels? Double amazing and seasoned perfectly As you can see, great place to go for brunch. And seriously, get the Brussels. read more

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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 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

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