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Lalime's CafevsKirala
Lalime's Cafe and Kirala are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Lalime's Cafe scores slightly higher than Kirala. Lalime's Cafe scores 83 with approval from 6 reviewers like Gayot, Rough Guide and Zagat.
Lalime's Cafe
Fodor's
Zagat
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Gayot
San Francisco Chronicle
The Infatuation
1329 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94706-2450
From $20/night
Fodor's "Inside a charming, flower-covered house, this restaurant serves dishes that reflect the entire Mediterranean region." Full review
Zagat4.5
""First", and fans say "still the best", of the K2 restaurant group's ventures, this Berkeley Cal-Med is "a neighborhood gem if there ever was one"." Full review
Michelin Guide "The downstairs dining room, preferred by couples and lone souls, is larger with citrus walls and storefront windows offering a view of bright, blaring cars."
Rough Guide "A culinary dissertation on irony, as rich leftist Berkeley professors chow down on veal, pate de foie gras, and other distinctly un-PC fare, in a casual setting."
Gayot15.0
"Lalime's serves California-inspired Mediterranean fare to a loyal following." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle2.0
"Although the food isn't as good as I remember, even after 25 years Lalime's is deservedly going strong." Full review
The Infatuation7.9
"A neighborhood restaurant in North Berkeley with a cozy atmosphere, a solid wine list, and a constantly changing, mostly French menu. It’s not trying to be trendy at all, it’s filled with locals" Full review
Kirala Zagat Michelin Guide Rough Guide San Francisco Chronicle
Not For Tourists
2100 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705
From $31/night
Zagat4.4
""Serious sushi and Japanese-food lovers" endure "epic" waits for "outstanding fresh fish", "amazing robata" and "even better" "udon dishes" at this "deservedly busy" "go-to place"." Full review
Michelin Guide "Situated only steps away from the original Berkeley Bowl, Kirala is a treasured local haunt."
Rough Guide Star
"Many argue that Kirala serves the best sushi in the Bay Area. Others claim that it's the best in the world. Moderate pricing, too- expect to pay littie over $20 to get your fill."
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"Simplicity is the key to many of the maki rolls, a refreshing contrast to the super-size, Americanized varieties so often on today's menus." Full review
Not For Tourists "Sushi and bar. Wasabi goodness."
