I live on the east coast and my parents live in Kensington. I called the Solano Florist to order flowers for my mom for Mother's Day. The gal I spoke with listened to my directions that my mom likes natural flowers, not fussy, kind of like she picked them in a field. They delivered a bouquet that blew my mom away and made me feel that I scored. Win/Win Thank you Solano Florist!!!!! read more

Amir has an eye for creating gorgeous arrangements. He made the centerpieces for my wedding reception and I couldn't be more pleased. The colors and flowers he used complemented each other so nicely. You cannot find a better florist than Amir! He is friendly, dedicated to his craft, and willing to go the extra mile to create something special and one-of-a-kind. read more

Absolutely the most gorgeous Flowers and Arrangement - ordered from out of town - Thank You for being here, healing NANCY and family, bill.

This guy always has fresh flowers, good taste, and his service is great. I live a block away, so this is my "go to" spot and I've never been disappointed. read more

Amir was very informative and friendly! He was more than willing to look at me and speak clearly, as I am deaf. Wonderful service!!

Amir runs the best shop around. Always ready to help create a special arrangement...he makes it fun. Sure, Trader Joe's has inexpensive flowers but they don't have Amir. read more

Amir makes this flower shop not just great but extraordinary. He helped me get flowers far away to a cancer patient in the hospital so they arrived at just the right time... and, another time, delivered on a snowy day in Chicago at just the right time. He really puts himself out. Highly recommend with no reservation. Plus, he is just really nice to do business with. read more

I come into Solano Florist for two reasons: the flowers and Amir. Stepping into the shop is always a chance to catch a (flower laden) breath and see something fresh and lovely. Even the potted plants glow! Amir is very generous with his skill and attention; he makes the smallest bouquet or corsage with the same care I've seen him putting into wedding flowers. He's incredibly knowledgeable and works with each customer to create something special. He delivers, too! Yep, it's not as cheap as the leftovers at Trader Joe's, but you walk out with something beautiful that lasts. read more

Solano Florist delivers the ultimate! I recently ordered a bouquet for a memorial gathering for a friend and colleague, with many stipulations (flowers had to be able to handle ninety degree weather in an outdoor setting, and certain greens were specified for sentimental reasons). Amir came through with a stunning bouquet that was nearly twice the size that I expected, and for a very reasonable price. I was beyond ecstatic with the result. The flowers were truly the centerpiece of the memorial gathering and provided a very special backdrop for the speakers. In addition, Amir is just a dream to work with. Nothing seems to faze him and he's very creative and energetic about meeting the most idiosyncratic needs. He even carried the bouquet two blocks to my car and arranged them securely for transport. Solano Florist is one of a kind. read more

Very fresh and beautiful arrangements made with care. The location is great and the shop has a nice atmosphere. They also have a nice selection of orchids as well as other tropical house plants. -B read more

Living in the Castro neighborhood, competition amongst florists is pretty steep. So when I began working on Solano St a year ago, I was very happy to find this gem of a florist shop. Not only is Amir completely charming, but he has great taste in flowers, picking combinations you wouldn't think of - especially once he gets to know your tastes. Everything is always fresh, diverse and in great condition, he has certainly scored me as a regular customer! read more

All smiles until we mentioned our budget and we were practically run out of the store. I had never been to a florist to discuss flowers for a larger event and didn't know what to expect. I thought florists would tell you what they can do to get the look you want (or steer you in a different, within-your-means direction). That definitely did not happen. I then felt incredibly self conscious and hoped I hadn't insulted the man by throwing a number out there (I was thinking 50-150 per centerpiece) but instead of listening to me or saying "Yes this is definitely out of your price range. How about..." I got a "do you know what's in that picture? 100 stems! At least $600!" And "you won't get much beyond a very small centerpiece for that. Here's my card." End of conversation. I didn't want 100 stem centerpieces, I just thought the look was pretty. I then thought the bad interaction was my fault and that flowers were just not going to happen for me. I would never want to underpay someone for the work that they do, so I figured I just couldn't afford it. After speaking with a few friends, I realized a $3000 flower budget is totally doable for most florists - this one apparently just didn't want my business. I went to another place in Danville that will be doing gorgeous arrangements and bouquets within my budget - plus they were friendly and helpful, making suggestions and showing us the options we had that would go with our vision. Not at all what I experienced at Solano. read more

I can't say enough about Amir. He is a really nice guy and can put together one amazing vase of flowers. My wife loves his flowers on birthdays and holidays. The flower that he delivered today were the best flowers that I've ever seen anywhere. More importantly, my wife loved them! read more

where do i begin.....aamir is so awesome, his presence is just like his flowers...beautiful!! he did the most amazing arrangements for a friends baby shower, i really appreciated the beauty of the flowers. i've gone to numerous florist, but he by far is the one that captured my heart.....my new florist!!! read more

Overall, Amir did a terrific job helping out with our wedding. He had a great demeanor and was very accommodating to the arrangements and flowers we wanted, even if they were not exactly in season. The final centerpieces, bouquets, boutineers, and decorations for the wedding arch were exquisite. There was one minor hiccup. The day before the wedding, we found out that the wedding arch was too tall for the room the ceremony was going to be held in. We ended up having to forego the top of the arch, and instead used a piece of fabric to create a flat top. However, it turned out really nice, and the floral arrangements really made it beautiful. Amir really went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. read more

Amir is amazing! I had a huge wedding on a budget, he met with me multiple times to make sure I got the look I was going for on a budget I could afford. The flowers were incredible. They made the hall GORGEOUS! And all the bouquets lasted for a few weeks. I couldn't have had a better experience. read more

This place is exactly what you need for a good arrangement; great, fresh flowers and someone who is willing to put in the time to make a great bouquet. Customer service is great - you will not be disappointed. read more

I just want to share that Amir's customer service is over the top! Beautiful arrangements always; he'll check with me before he substitutes anything and every bouquet is better than the last. Lovely flowers; superior service! read more

Heard about this florist after not having such a great experience at Darling Florist for prom corsage. Amir is wonderful, very professional, and produced first-class work for senior prom. HIGHLY recommended. GREAT experience. read more

Amir did a magnificent job for a wedding in San Francisco that had some tricky elements, outside, created a wonderful backdrop and the flowers & design were outstanding. I can't recommend his shop highly enough. The value and quality beat the high price names in the city. Worth every cent ... And then some! read more

Amir created something much more beautiful and original than the catalog picture, after a brief discussion about my order. He delivered a serene seasonal landscape in memory of someone who really knew and loved plants. The family greatly appreciated the bouquet and fragrance. read more

Amir is such a special person and also an incredible artist when it comes to the arrangements he creates. He has done amazing arrangements for the various times I have needed, and then the most incredible wedding flower arrangements for my daughter's wedding. I cant recommend anyone more highly! read more

Amir, the owner of Solano Florist, effortlessly makes every bouquet he's made for me look like a floral masterpiece. He's been in business for over 2 decades, which means he's established relationships with the best flower vendors in the Bay Area, and it shows in what he sells, they are some of the most beautiful and long lasting of any shop I've been to in Berkeley. Okay, supermarkets might have cheaper flowers, but they don't last as long, they don't deliver, and most importantly, the arrangements aren't as beautiful. read more

My best friend lives in NYC so for my 65th Birthday she ordered a special fall bouquet from Solano Florist.. She mentioned to Amir that I'm an artist and that I notice everything, which is true. He designed a stunning combination of flowers, assorted branches of deep berries and day lilies, roses, rusty orange calla lily's and other unusual flowers. The bouquet feels like Autumn and I am delighted that as the flowers continue to open it has become even more beautiful. It's a masterpiece. I would definitely recommend this florist. They also delivered the flowers at the time she requested to be certain I'd be home to receive them. Another plus. read more

Disappointing experience. Agreed upon and paid (a lot) for two corsages, with the agreement (florist even took notes) that one corsage would have 3 orchids (which had 2, when I picked it up) and that the other corsage would have 8 (small) roses, and it had 5, which I then had to insist on and wait for, while florist added an additional 3 roses. Without the additional roses, the corsage looked asymmetrical, very small, and unbalanced. The owner, nice when I paid for the corsages, a few days before, was kinda impatient with me and rude to the friend I had brought along with me, when we pointed out the discrepancy in the corsages. The florist has talent, but getting to deliver exactly what we agreed upon and paid for was another story. A woman purchasing an orchid plant, who came in after me, and whom Amir tried to help before me, remarked to me "how disappointing" since she saw our struggle with trying to get the corsages remedied. I think this is probably a good place to get ready-made arrangements but could be problematic and stressful if you are having custom work such as wedding centerpieces or corsages since the final result could be very different than your expectation. read more

I discovered this place a few years ago while visiting my family. I popped in needing help for a last minute gift of flowers. The shop is simply beautiful. The quality and freshness of the flowers, the beauty of the arrangements, the accommodating, informed, helpful, friendly and kind owner keeps me coming back every time I am in town. Whenever I want to let my family know that I am celebrating their special occasion but can't be there physically, I call Solano Florist knowing that they will NEVER let me down. - Dorian read more

This review is a little late and has to do with my best friends wedding. She literally gave Amir the owner the order 3 days before her wedding and he went above and beyond for her! He had her bouquet, 24 men's boutonnières, and even a gift basket full of fruits and chocolates ready ahead of time. The flowers in the bouquet and boutonnieres were fresh and managed to last until two weeks after the wedding! He made the gift basket look so amazing that no one wanted to open it LOL. I am without a doubt using Amir for my floral needs when I get married. :) read more