Cugini - Berkeley

This restaurant has a nice atmosphere but the food and service were just average. Wine is an important part of dining out for my friends and I and the wine glas... read more This restaurant has a nice atmosphere but the food and service were just average. Wine is an important part of dining out for my friends and I and the wine glasses were probably the worst I’ve ever drank wine from. They definitely need to upgrade their wine glasses!

The waitress was disrespectful to my wife, we will not return. read more The waitress was disrespectful to my wife, we will not return.

Sometimes food is over salted. Thstvbeing said, the salads, pastas, and entrees are extremely delicious and cooked. They make a fabulous Martini. I wish they le... read more Sometimes food is over salted. Thstvbeing said, the salads, pastas, and entrees are extremely delicious and cooked. They make a fabulous Martini. I wish they left their Christmas lights up. They were so festive and Italian. Love eating there.

I celebrated my birthday here recently and was eager to try their risotto with ribeye, as this is one of the few places I know in the East Bay that has it. Got... read more I celebrated my birthday here recently and was eager to try their risotto with ribeye, as this is one of the few places I know in the East Bay that has it. Got a table for 4 outside since I had my dog with me without any reservations or wait time. Complementary bread and balsamic vinegar and olive oil was brought out as a starter. My group had the fried calamari appetizer, seafood penne, crab ravioli, and pepperoni pizza. My risotto was excellent but the ribeye was minimal and a very thin cut. Everyone in my group was happy with their dishes. As a bonus they brought out gelato for my birthday. Prices are kind of expensive but their service and food was great. Will recommend and will be back to try other items on their menu. Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $30–50 Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings: Vegetarian menu or section Diet... read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $30–50 Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings: Vegetarian menu or section Dietary restrictions: There are gluten free options Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking