Passione Emporio - Berkeley

This is the perfect neighborhood Italian place like in Manhattan or SanFrancisco. Absolutely delicious, we’ll-crafted Italian food that elevates the ingredients. My husband and I split a pizza and each had a salad plus a bottle of wine. Pizza amazing, wines amazing, salads lovely. Been wondering why Berkeley didn’t have places like this.

I think this is my third review in 10 years, so hopefully you can recognize how excited We were about the food at this restaurant. We were a large group of 9, celebrating my daughter's graduation. Calamari, truffle fries, and prosciutto/ burrata appetizers were amazing. Highly recommend the gnocchi and ravioli. A great experience!

I love Passione it's in my neighborhood the best of all: I get to practice my italiano there. The owners are a great brother sister team. My Bologna grandchildren approve of the pizza there they both gave it an A+ and these kids are very picky having learned to appreciate great food all their lives. Besides pizza their pastas and paninis are wonderful as well . . . and the squid . . . and yes then gelato or an affogato with a perfect macchiato! Molto buono!!! Go check Passione out!

We went here durning restaurant week,when we go out and find new places. This place is a Standout. The mussels were some of the best we had ever had, the main was smoked salmon ravioli but I don't like smoked salmon so everyone else got to eat them. . They were in a pesto sauce that was delicious. The lemon cake with house made vanilla ice cream was wonderful. We were happy and stuffed. Will be back for more. There was a steady stream of pizza going out the door, so I expect that to be good too.

Did a pickup. Hidden gem!!! Pizza is fresh, dough is top notch and they are not cheap with ingredients. Will definitely come again for a sit down. Keep up the great work! Berkeley pizzas are mediocre, glad this place opened up.