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    Lo Coco's

    4.2 (848 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LO COCO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Linguine alle vongole provençal style and Aperol Spritz
    Stephanie W.

    Arrived 4:45pm to snag easy street parking in the residential neighborhood. Waiter clarified menu descriptions. Fast, friendly and attentive service throughout our meal.

    Pappardelle Porcini
    Ryan F.

    Still great! The middle seating area has changed to high top tables, which helps with flow. Food was delicious as always. And the servers and wait staff kept our glasses full and checked if we needed anything frequently.

    Spaghetti Sugo with Side of Meatballs
    Joe W.

    Walked in on a warm summer Friday Night and was able to get a table right away in this intimate European style restaurant. Service was very pleasant upon our arrival, checked in on us regularly, and patiently waited for us to close out our tabs as we finished our meals even as it was getting closer to closing time. The best part: the food. We were tempted by previous photos of the Spaghetti Sugo and Meatballs and it was exceptional. The homemade sauce is so flavorful and was our favorite of the evening. The pictures of the meatballs should come with a warning label "much larger than pictured" because each delectably tender sphere stood proudly on the pasta serving It looked like an edible Italian Mountain Range. I ordered three and easily could have been satisfied with two, much respect if you can put down four of these in one go. We also tried the pappardelle bolognese which was very delicious and distinctly different than the sugo options, very much worth trying if you have enough space. The warm bread appetizers are dangerously addictive with the butter, save some to wipe up the leftover sauce on your plate. We (somehow) had room for dessert and opted to share a cannoli which was made perfectly, not too sweet and a nice crunchy roll to go with the cream filling and chocolate chips. The powder on top made it super decorative and gave me LITTLE ITALY NYC WINTER VIBES, very nostalgic to the east coast neighborhoods I frequented. We will absolutely come back for an impromptu date night.

    Michelangelo pizza
    Eric R.

    Including this in my 2025 Pizza Reviews but to be honest I was so full from the free bread and burrata it was tough to gauge the pizza properly. This may have one of the best free breads in America - fresh, hot, soft, perfect for butter and dipping into sauces. We waited about fifteen minutes at 8pm on a Saturday to get seated, they're consistently crowded and busy every night so we expected a little wait. Great server that's always around, true pro that will check on you and throw in tons of one liners. Plenty of other staff constantly checking on you and refilling water. A+ service The pizza we ordered was the Michelangelo, we happened to be sitting next to a small painting of the pizza at our table so we naturally were attracted to that as a recommendation - pesto, ricotta, olives, artichokes, tomatoes. Obviously nothing wrong with that. For the amount of toppings I was amazed that the crust was sturdy and crispy underneath, it never got soggy and held up to still eat with your hands. The crust here is unique, soft and crunchy and also perfect for dipping into sauces from the pasta you will order. I'm not a huge pasta person but the spaghetti was amazing, the sauce is likely made daily with love and care. Overall, great spot for a date or family in town. Many more pastas and pizzas to try!

    Pappardella porcini
    Sarah L.

    Super small restaurant but very homey feel to it. Highly recommend the Pappardelle Porcini and their special pasta of the day. Came here on a Thursday night with family and there was a 30 min wait. We ordered family style so we can try out everything. The tables are very small so it felt a bit cramped since we had our own plates along with all the dishes on the table. Our server was very friendly and service was fast. My favorites from the dinner are the burrata, the pappardelle porcini with mushrooms, the ravioli special.

    Frank's Tortelli con Pesto
    Nora W.

    LoCoCo is a longtime neighborhood restaurant. I was introduced to the Piedmont location by a Cal student in the 80's whose Sicilian family gave it the stamp of approval. Decades later of meeting friends and bringing my family with toddler in tow, it is still excellent. Joseph, my server, recognized me even though I frequent the Berkeley LoCoCo over the recent past. This Piedmont location is still a cherished restaurant. House-made pastas with flavorful sauces. The old favorites are still stellar and the pizza is always freshly served from their oven. Service is warm and full of humor; Joseph is charming and lives to describe the dishes to the newer customers. It's like "Cheers" on Piedmont Avenue for the regulars. There are no reservations so come early and enjoy that fabulous house-made focaccia.

    Aperol Spritz, Fettuccine Campagnola

    Came here on a very busy friday night! Signed in on their waitlist and was told the wait was about 30-40 minutes. Wasn't a problem- got to stroll piedmont avenue in the meantime. When i came back, i was seated and quickly attended to by Joseph! He was super friendly, took the time to explain the menu, and got me a fresh plate of their flatbread. I ordered the fettuccine campagnola w an aperol spritz to go with it. The spritz was perfectly made and the pasta was so good- perfect portion, too. One of my favorite parts was that they leave a whole cup of parmesan cheese on your table so you can add as needed. Ambiance was great, though it was a small space, it was very cozy and didn't feel overwhelming.

    1/2 giovanni, 1/2 pizza of the week (sausage, mushroom, hot oil)
    Jennifer N.

    What a quaint little spot for amazing Sicilian food. If I could describe the ambiance, I would say it is cozy and small, consisting both indoor and outdoor seating. The flavors are spectacular. My friend introduced me to this location yesterday, but I feel like I will definitely be back again, even though I live a bit far from this restaurant. Apparently they have another location in Marin County and also Berkeley! The service was wonderful. The host was on top of it, making sure we received our orders correctly, are enjoying our meal, and constantly ensuring that our drinks are refilled. FYI They also sell wine and other goods, located on their back wall.

    Sportivo  Salad
    Pete A.

    Michelle and I have been coming here for years. It had been a while and we've been craving the Lo Cocos special pizza. We substitute the anchovy with clams and it was delicious. I started with the hot fresh bread, followed by the Portillo salad, which was amazing. Then the pizza and finished it off with a delicious very light not too sweet tiramisu.

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    Ask the Community - Lo Coco's

    Do they take reservations?

    I have never known them to take reservations. Small restaurant worth the wait

    Same owners at Berkeley?

    Yep, it's the same Italian family running both places

    Is this place open for outside dining?

    They have like 2 outside tables, but are now open for indoor dining at the Piedmont ave location.

    Is there hard alcohol or just wine? Also, do they accept credit card?

    They just started accepting credit cards!! 😊👍🏻

    How long is the wait for a Saturday night?

    I have been on a Friday and Saturday between 6-8 PM. I would say it's anywhere from 25-45 minutes for 2-4 people.

    Hi Is this a yummy casual spot for a birthday? I LOVE, LOVE pasta but only enjoy on the weekend. So it must be yummy and special! Thxs in advance. Pam

    Hi, great place for casual dining. It's a very small place and sometimes there is long wait, but it's worth it. You might want to call them regarding a large party and inquire about reservations. They also only accept cash and check. Hope you enjoy… Read more

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