Lalime's - Berkeley
Lalime's
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The restaurant from Berkeley offers 238 different courses and drinks on the menu at an average price of $43.9.
Since 1985, Lalime’s has been a family-owned restaurant dedicated to using locally sourced, organic, and sustainable ingredients. Our establishment has become a popular gathering spot for our community to celebrate special occasions and enjoy delicious meals. Our loyal staff upholds high standards of service that are essential for any neighborhood restaurant. We take pride in bridging the gap between traditional dishes and modern Northern California cuisine. We can't wait to welcome you soon.
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Mixed reviews from customers at Lalime's left us perplexed about the overall dining experience. While some enjoyed the house-made flatbread and delicious desserts, others were disappointed with the poorly seasoned dishes and small portions. The inconsistency in food quality and service left diners wondering about the kitchen's performance. Some found the ambiance and attentive staff to be positive aspects, while others felt unwelcomed. Despite the mixed feelings, Lalime's seems to have loyal customers who appreciate the high-quality ingredients and flavorful dishes, prompting them to return after many years. Ultimately, it appears Lalime's may be hit or miss, leaving diners unsure about future visits.
While the food was outstanding we felt that for the money we did not get a fair portion. The service wa fabulous and bus boys ere spot on to clear table. Was disappointed that we could not get a bottle of wine and had to purchase by the glass.
We returned to Lalime's after many years away. It was no fault of theirs: life, kids and distance got in the way. It remains as lovely as ever. It has a relaxing atmosphere, knowledgeable servers, delicious, flavorful and beautifully presented food. We split the osso bucco on polenta, a mushroom stuffed pepper vegan dish, a lovely winter friseé salad. They all were flavorful and delicious. They have a very interesting, varied selection of wines to pair with the Mediterranean flavors. Wine service was very accommodating. Our server wasn't expert about the flavor profiles of the two wines we were interested in so she brought us samples of both. It's so nice when they do that! It's a drive for us to go to Berkeley, but we'll be back more often. It's definitely worth the trip.
Deliciously prepared dishes using high-quality ingredients. The house-made flatbread and freshly squeezed orange juice are a must-try. Lalime's has become a favorite spot for our Saturday brunches.
My partner and I, along with another couple, opted tor Lalime's special (and very festive) Valentine's pris fixe dinner. It turned out to be a very special treat for the four of us, even at the higher than usual price of $75 per person for amuse bouche, a starter, a salad a main, and a VERY LARGE shared dessert (1 per couple). The amuse bouche was a nicely seasoned Middle Eastern vegetarian frittata that we never got the name for. All 4 of us chose the lobster ravioli in bisque sauce instead of the cauliflower-brussel sprouts-lent koufté; really well-crafted! On the mains, we split on the sea bass (highly rated by those who selected it) and the grilled rib-eye, which I opted for. I seldom eat meat but this was grilled to perfection with a nice mushroom, garlic, and thyme reduction). Dessert was--are you ready--an almond chocolate tart with poached pear, lemon pudding, berry coulis, and quince sauce. Almost a smorgasbord in itself and more than enough for two to share. We found a great Rutherford (Napa County) Cabernet blend (Quantum Vineyard) with lots of oomph to round out a delightful gastronomic Valentine's dinner. Can't wait till next year! Once again, Lalime's proves it is among the best of the East Bay restaurants.
The food here used to be wonderful. No more. Our meal wasn't exactly terrible, but disappointing. If my wife and I spend $40 or $50 on the same meal at a neighborhood place, we'd say the food was fine not great, not terrible. But at $200, it seems offensive. The ambience at Lamine's remains pleasant. But unless we hear there's been a significant turnaround in meal quality, we won't be back
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Starters
Double Eight Dairy Burrata$11.9Mezza Choices
Fried Cauliflower Sumac Mint Yoghurt$6.0Gigante Beans Salad$6.0Salads
Spicy Prawn Dungeness Crab Salad$17.9Duck Confit Leg Frisée Lardon Salad$11.9Pasta
Camaroni Pasta$18.9
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