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Great Ravioli and Penne Pasta. Garlic bread is from this world. They are welcoming and the atmosphere is relaxing. Good place for vegetarians. read more Great Ravioli and Penne Pasta. Garlic bread is from this world. They are welcoming and the atmosphere is relaxing. Good place for vegetarians.

Looking for a bite to eat a little later in the evening than usual, I got a craving for pizza, and decided to finally stop by this place that I have slept on fo... read more Looking for a bite to eat a little later in the evening than usual, I got a craving for pizza, and decided to finally stop by this place that I have slept on for decades. True. Even after closing in on 6 million views, and having reviewed over a thousand restaurants, I am sadly, or on the other hand joyfully, just now discovering Italian cuisine. Cugini, has an incredible menu of House made pastas, calzones, and of course, wood fired pizza. I ordered the Sicilian, with mozzarella and sopressata, and watched it sizzle next to the open fire, while I drank a glass of delicious white wine, recommended by my server, a Berkeley local who was super cool and informative and new her way around the menu. I generally have to be careful when I eat in the East Bay since it is a rare occasion when I do not run into 10 people that I know, and I usually end up spending more time talking than eating, which kind of gets in the way of my restaurant enjoyment, which is why I don't really eat very close to where I live that much anymore. However the place was thinning out, I was there last customer, and in the end had this beautiful place all to myself, with a delicious wood fired pizza, and ended my night with a cannoli, and a cappuccino. There are a lot of different kinds of pizza, and several different levels of quality when it comes to Wood-Fired pizzas, and this place is top tier. The ingredients all tasted super fresh, the atmosphere was great, and I intend to go back again. Highly recommended for people who want delicious, almost exotic tasting food, without so much spice, or without always depending on the local Asian restaurants which are incredible in their own right. The Italian thing is just a completely different vibe, and I'm glad I finally discovered this spot on Solano which until recently was a secret to me. Five stars.

Wonderful lunch. Their bread is fresh and soft. Best Ive ever had. The waitress was absolutely amazing and very helpful. Definitely will return. Try the ravioli... read more Wonderful lunch. Their bread is fresh and soft. Best Ive ever had. The waitress was absolutely amazing and very helpful. Definitely will return. Try the ravioli and the spaghetti!! The fresh fruit tart was ok, but the crust wasn?t completely cooked.

Just dropped in for a quick bite with the niece after a long day of hiking. It hit the spot. Chicken Limone was delicious especially the mushroom caper sauce. H... read more Just dropped in for a quick bite with the niece after a long day of hiking. It hit the spot. Chicken Limone was delicious especially the mushroom caper sauce. Have a reasonable kids menu, where my niece was able to enjoy a nice sized personal pepperoni pizza for $8. Service was great, will def be back if in the area.

The food here is fantastic, and the homemade bread is absolutely delicious—definitely my favorite! The atmosphere is lovely, and both the entrees and desserts a... read more The food here is fantastic, and the homemade bread is absolutely delicious—definitely my favorite! The atmosphere is lovely, and both the entrees and desserts are delightful. This is the perfect spot for a casual pizza night or a more elaborate celebratory meal!

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.

This food is not authentic Italian; it feels more like an Americanized version of Italian cuisine made in Mexico. I don’t mean to be harsh, but the quality was... read more This food is not authentic Italian; it feels more like an Americanized version of Italian cuisine made in Mexico. I don’t mean to be harsh, but the quality was really disappointing. The complimentary bread and butter tasted like a stale baguette, dry and cold. When I asked for a fresh basket, they just microwaved the same bread. To make matters worse, we ordered a Sicilian pizza but were served a completely different one. They did correct the order eventually, but we had to wait another 10 minutes. Overall, it was not a great experience.

I went out to dinner with my family and we ordered bruschetta, a green salad, manicotti, Cugini pasta, grilled salmon, and spaghetti. Everything was absolutely... read more I went out to dinner with my family and we ordered bruschetta, a green salad, manicotti, Cugini pasta, grilled salmon, and spaghetti. Everything was absolutely delicious, and we finished every last bite!

It offers more dishes and specialties from this restaurant, many Italian favorites and mainstays with a hint of Californian slow food. Good place for a group or... read more It offers more dishes and specialties from this restaurant, many Italian favorites and mainstays with a hint of Californian slow food. Good place for a group or even as a solo dinner with a book. Outdoor seating areas.

The ravioli and penne pasta at this restaurant are amazing. The garlic bread is exceptional. The staff is friendly and the ambiance is laid back. A great spot f... read more The ravioli and penne pasta at this restaurant are amazing. The garlic bread is exceptional. The staff is friendly and the ambiance is laid back. A great spot for vegetarians.

I haven't been able to dine in at this restaurant since the start of Covid-19, but it remains one of my favorite dining spots. Prior to March 2020, whenever I w... read more I haven't been able to dine in at this restaurant since the start of Covid-19, but it remains one of my favorite dining spots. Prior to March 2020, whenever I wanted a nice night out and was craving Italian food, Cugini was my go-to place. This hasn't changed during the pandemic, as Cugini has been my choice for delicious Italian takeout when I needed a special treat. Although I haven't had the chance to sit down in their restaurant since early 2020, I am eagerly looking forward to doing so soon. Cugini makes my favorite pizza, and that's saying something because I absolutely love Cheese Board! Cugini is always a reliable option for a great night out. I encourage you to support this gem and discover it for yourself!

Marvelous gem! I had a very traditional Fruitti de Mare type dish over linguini, magnifico! Good service, even the bus boys were excellent. Come for the food an... read more Marvelous gem! I had a very traditional Fruitti de Mare type dish over linguini, magnifico! Good service, even the bus boys were excellent. Come for the food and service...

One of the beet food experiences on solano! And that says a lot Loved the clams and pasta Good wine Great olives read more One of the beet food experiences on solano! And that says a lot Loved the clams and pasta Good wine Great olives

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

As a single woman, dining alone at a restaurant bar has always made me feel uneasy. I can’t help but wonder about newly divorced individuals or widows/widowers—... read more As a single woman, dining alone at a restaurant bar has always made me feel uneasy. I can’t help but wonder about newly divorced individuals or widows/widowers—should they be “penalized” for choosing to support a restaurant as solo diners? I’m unclear on why they changed their policy, but my experience felt incredibly demeaning and embarrassing. They’ve not only lost my patronage but also that of the many friends I’ve brought to their restaurant over the years.

I haven't had the chance to dine in at the restaurant since COVID began, but it remains one of my favorites. Before March 2020, whenever I wanted a special nigh... read more I haven't had the chance to dine in at the restaurant since COVID began, but it remains one of my favorites. Before March 2020, whenever I wanted a special night out and craved Italian cuisine, Cugini was my top choice. Even during the pandemic, it was my go-to for delicious takeout when I wanted a taste of normal life. Although I haven't been able to sit down there since early 2020, I'm really looking forward to it soon. They make my favorite pizza, which is quite a statement considering I absolutely love Cheese Board! Cugini is an unbeatable destination for a night out. Please support this hidden gem and see for yourself!