Heroic Italian - Berkeley

4.5

127 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Healthy

A unique artisanal Italian restaurant and wine bar in Downtown Berkeley. Located on a quite side street, our outdoor patio is a quiet refuge for those who want a Gourmet Casual experience. We balance the best imported Italian meats and cheeses with locally sourced produce and herbs. Our Italian and Californian wines pair perfectly with our Sandwiches, Pastas, Pizza and Salads.
We use QR codes for Contact-less ordering and payment from the tables. We will bring food and wine to the table.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 224-5999
Website
https://heroicitalian.com/berkeley
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Bullitt
Catering
Our offerings travel well!
Private party facilities
Our lovely outdoor patio is available for full or partial take overs. It seats up to 55 seated and 100 if standing.

Location
2020 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Cross street
Shattuck Avenue- We are next to the Public Library
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Downtown Berkeley Muni is 2 blocks away
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pinot Grigio, Rufino (Veneto) 2020
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$25.00
Bianco, Ciro (Calabria) 2019
- Bottle$32.00
Chardonnay, Banshee (Sonoma) 2019
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$38.00
Chardonnay, Landmark Overlook (Sonoma) 2018
- Bottle$38.00
Vermentino, IL Palazzo (Tuscany) 2020
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$38.00
Arneis, Monchiero (Langhe) 2020
- Bottle$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Unshackled (Central CA) 2020
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$40.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Stags Leap Aveta (Napa) 2018
- Bottle$48.00
Bianco, Vini Ocone (Campania) 2020
- Bottle$48.00
Terre Bianche, Sella & Mosca (Sardinia) 2018
- Bottle$60.00

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Neprica (Apulia) 2018
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$25.00
Primativo, Terabuso (Puglia) 2017
- Bottle$32.00
Nero d'Avola, Petraio (Sicily) 2019
- Bottle$32.00
Montepulciano, Badia Alle Corti (d'Abruzzo) 2019
- Bottle$32.00
Chianti Sangiovese, Querceto (Tuscany) 2018
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$34.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Banshee (Sonoma) 2018
- Bottle$38.00
Nebbiolo, Terra Rusa (Langhe) Organic 2020
- Bottle$39.00
Barbera d'Asti, Terzetto (Piedmont) 2019
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$40.00
Merlot, Charles Krug (Napa) 2017
- Bottle$40.00
Pinot Noir, Kenwood 6 Bridges (Sonoma) 2018
- Bottle$40.00
Chianti Reserva, Cosmus (Tuscany) 2015
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$50.00
Zinfandel, Saddleback (Napa) 2019
- Bottle$50.00
Pinot Noir, Sanford (Santa Rita Hills) 2019
- Bottle$60.00
Valpolicella, Ripasso Bertani (Veneto) 2017
- Bottle$60.00
Nebbiolo, Franco Serra (Barbaresco) 2017
- Bottle$60.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Antica (Napa) 2017
- Bottle$100.00

Half Bottles

Chianti CI, Badia a Cultusboni (Tuscany) 2019
- Bottle$30.00
Valpolicella Superiore, Zenato (Tuscany) 2016
- Bottle$40.00
Chianti Cl Riserva, Felsina Berardenga (Tuscany) 2018
- Bottle$50.00

Reserve Wines

$150/bottle, Subject to Change

Brunello Riserva, Fattoria dei Barbi (Tuscany) 2004
RP93
Brunello, Caparzo La Casa (Tuscany) 2010
JS96
Brunello, Banfi Poggio alle Mura (Tuscany) 2010
JS97
Barolo, Gagliardo (Piedmont) 2007
JS92
Barolo, Fontanafredda La Villa (Piedmont) 2000
WS91
Barolo, Einaudi Cannubi (Piedmont) 2003
WS91

What 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
3.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Heroic Italian in Berkeley offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with "great food and service." Popular for its outdoor seating, it's a go-to spot for pre-show meals at Berkeley Rep. The menu boasts delicious options like artichoke hearts and burrata. While service can be slow, the overall experience remains delightful.

127 Reviews

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Judi
San Francisco
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We come to Heroic Italian before seeing our play at Berkeley Rep and are always so glad we have chosen to eat here. The salads (this time we did the California Caprese salad - sooo good,, and enough for 2) are always hearty and original. The pinsas are a favorite -- we love the crispy crust and the fresh toppings. Serving is prompt and friendly. (and Berkely Rep patrons get a complimentary glass of Prosecco.). No wonder we keep returning!
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Joyce
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is great Staff friendly and good ready fast. The inside eating area is spare and the music is annoying
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Carol
San Francisco
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pinsas not available when we were there. Good service, nice patio.
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Emily
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the outdoor seating area; great for a small group! Food was delicious.
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Annette
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service and food wonderful. Small Plate spicey prawns and the artichoke hearts just delicious. Lucky with parking and would be happy to Go back soon!!!
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Katherine
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great outdoor patio, food was great but service was slow even though we were there right when they opened and we were the only other party on the patio. We had to go inside to ask for the check.
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Diane
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cuisine. Bountiful and beautiful presentation . Delectable Roman style pizza, unique flavors and styles.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Sandwiches are excellent. Pinsas and pastas are pretty good. Ambience on the patio on a sunny day is really nice. Service was very friendly, but slow.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very pleasant and satisfying experiencing dining here after Berkeley Rep yesterday. It was almost empty at 6:30 pm, which scared us when we walked in - why aren't other people here? - I don't know why, but for us it was wonderful... Quiet, and we could really talk with one another! The food was delicious, healthy and nicely portioned - not too much or too little. Not super fancy, just interesting flavors and textures, and very reasonably priced. Service was attentive without being intrusive. We were very pleased, and will return!
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Anon
San Francisco
90 reviews
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A lovely experience meeting a friend for lunch. Quiet outside patio, interesting menu for lunch items. Chose the shrimp, prosciutto and burrata pizza, and it was a solid 10. Delicious, and a large enough portion that half went home with me for dinner. Understaffed, but attentive, although a pitcher of ice tea for two instead of single glasses needing refills would have been excellent . Will definitely be back.
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FAQs

Heroic Italian - Berkeley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 224-5999.

Heroic Italian - Berkeley is rated 4.5 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Heroic Italian - Berkeley

2020 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Shattuck Avenue- We are next to the Public Library
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Downtown Berkeley Muni is 2 blocks away
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Bullitt
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://heroicitalian.com/berkeley
Phone number
(650) 224-5999
Catering
Our offerings travel well!
Private party facilities
Our lovely outdoor patio is available for full or partial take overs. It seats up to 55 seated and 100 if standing.

Heroic Italian - Berkeley

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Sparkling

Sparkling Split, Val d'Oca (Prosecco) 2020$10.00

Rose, Rufino (Prosecco) 2020

Rose

Rose, Terra Rusa (Langhe) Organic 2020

Rose, Calafuria (Puglia) 2020

White

Pinot Grigio, Rufino (Veneto) 2020

Bianco, Ciro (Calabria) 2019

Chardonnay, Banshee (Sonoma) 2019

Chardonnay, Landmark Overlook (Sonoma) 2018

Vermentino, IL Palazzo (Tuscany) 2020

Arneis, Monchiero (Langhe) 2020

Sauvignon Blanc, Unshackled (Central CA) 2020

Sauvignon Blanc, Stags Leap Aveta (Napa) 2018

Bianco, Vini Ocone (Campania) 2020

Terre Bianche, Sella & Mosca (Sardinia) 2018

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Neprica (Apulia) 2018

Primativo, Terabuso (Puglia) 2017

Nero d'Avola, Petraio (Sicily) 2019

Montepulciano, Badia Alle Corti (d'Abruzzo) 2019

Chianti Sangiovese, Querceto (Tuscany) 2018

Cabernet Sauvignon, Banshee (Sonoma) 2018

Nebbiolo, Terra Rusa (Langhe) Organic 2020

Barbera d'Asti, Terzetto (Piedmont) 2019

Merlot, Charles Krug (Napa) 2017

Pinot Noir, Kenwood 6 Bridges (Sonoma) 2018

Chianti Reserva, Cosmus (Tuscany) 2015

Zinfandel, Saddleback (Napa) 2019

Pinot Noir, Sanford (Santa Rita Hills) 2019

Valpolicella, Ripasso Bertani (Veneto) 2017

Nebbiolo, Franco Serra (Barbaresco) 2017

Cabernet Sauvignon, Antica (Napa) 2017

Half Bottles

Chianti CI, Badia a Cultusboni (Tuscany) 2019

Valpolicella Superiore, Zenato (Tuscany) 2016

Chianti Cl Riserva, Felsina Berardenga (Tuscany) 2018

Reserve Wines

Brunello Riserva, Fattoria dei Barbi (Tuscany) 2004

Brunello, Caparzo La Casa (Tuscany) 2010

Brunello, Banfi Poggio alle Mura (Tuscany) 2010

Barolo, Gagliardo (Piedmont) 2007

Barolo, Fontanafredda La Villa (Piedmont) 2000

Barolo, Einaudi Cannubi (Piedmont) 2003

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