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Where Italy meets Berkeley, California - Passione Emporio, Berkeley, CA

Passione Emporio

4.5
4.5
202 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
What does Emporio mean? It is a market where you can get a variety of things you need. Today, in small villages in Italy, the Emporio is the center of life. Villagers visit the Emporio daily to socialize, share local happenings, and get their local fresh goods, cheese, pasta, sandwiches, and bread. Passione is bringing a little piece of Italian small village life in Berkeley. Our mission at Passione Emporio is to create a neighborhood restaurant that has the same feel of community and quality as old village Emporio’s. We source only the best local ingredients and craft them with traditional Italian recipes to make delicious food with vegan and gluten-free options. Our rotating wine offerings include Italian, Californian, and European wines and beers with Prosecco at the center of the list to accompany Italian salami and cheese plates during happy hour.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 612-8677
  • Website
    http://www.passionebrands.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fabrizio Cercatore
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event with organic, authentic Italian dishes crafted with passion. From appetizers to desserts, we offer customizable menus to suit any occasion. Add our curated selection of beer and wine to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for events big or small!<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Host your special occasions with us! Our restaurant can accommodate up to 50 guests in a cozy and elegant space, ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or corporate events. Enjoy free street parking for your convenience.📍 Location: 2324 Fifth Street, Unit A, Berkeley, CA.
  • Location
    2324 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710-2408
  • Neighborhood
    Berkeley
  • Cross street
    ON 5th Street in Berkeley, Between Bancroft and Channing Way
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    51B
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Valentine’s Day at Passione Emporio

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Indulge in love this Valentine’s Day at Passione Emporio, located at 2324 Fifth Street in Berkeley🌹💌We have special menu items you can only try on Valentine’s Day, such as heart-shaped lobster bisque ravioli, polenta crusted cacio e pepe arancini, and pistachio tiramisu. Savor four courses for $85 or select individual dishes to suit your taste. Treat your special someone (or yourself) to a taste of Italy this Valentine’s! Limited reservations available – book your table today through our website or call (510) 612-8677.
    Valentine’s Day at Passione Emporio Photo

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What 202 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Healthy

  • East Bay

    Best Value

  • East Bay

    Kid-friendly

  • East Bay

    Healthy

  • East Bay

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Bay

    Great for fine wines

  • East Bay

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Passione Emporio is a charming "hidden gem" known for its "consistently great food" and "amazing pizza and homemade ice cream." Diners love the "exquisite" pasta dishes, mussels, and unique wine selections. While service can be slow due to limited staff, the "warm friendly atmosphere" and "super friendly service" make it a must-visit.

202 Reviews

  1. Linh

    Unspecified

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Serving sizes were small, especially for the price. The waiters forgot our order and asked for our order several times, so it took an hour to get the food. The menu was reduced for Valentine’s Day, which was disappointing bc there were specific items on the menu we wanted to try. Would not recommend

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  2. Claytie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Staff were pleasant and hustling; however, the restaurant seemed to be understaffed. On more than one occasion a server came by to question if we had received one of our courses, which we had not. Long waits. It was Valentine’s day though…

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  3. Christina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made Valentine’s Day reservations, two weeks ahead. Arrived before 7 for 7 PM reservation. After 15 minutes with no service opened the champagne we brought and poured it in the empty water glasses. After another 15 minutes, asked the manager to have someone take our order since we had been there a half hour. Someone did. 15 minutes later a salad arrived that we did not order. They took it away. 15 minutes later we left. No idea how the food was. We were there for an hour with no food. Tables around us had food they seem to enjoy it. Service was nonexistent.

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  4. Ron

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not what we expected after the glowing reviews. It was Valentine's Day and we were given a special menu and had to ask for the pizza menu. We started with the the arancini which was pretty good served with a simple tomato sauce - but we have had better. The fennel salad contained many slices at the root which should have been removed. For our mains we had the gnocchi and mussels. The gnocchi were floating in the broth which gave them the consistency of rubber erasers. There was no bowl for the mussel shells. The lasagna consisted of 2 small and very thin sheets of pasta with an equally thin piece of eggplant between topped with cold ricotta and cherry tomatoes surrounded by a heart shaped smear of tomato sauce. It was so tiny it could have been an appetizer. It was sent back because it was cold. In hindsight we should have ordered the pizza which looked pretty good. Sorry but we will not return.

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  5. JUDITH

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday celebration here--the food, including the housemade pasta, pizza and antipasti, was delicious, the waiter was warm, attentive and helpful and the atmosphere was relaxed and cozy. We already know that we will be returning many times in the future--by far the best Italian meal we've enjoyed in Berkeley.

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  6. Laura

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience Passione Emporio. We were celebrating a birthday with family and the put a happy birthday banner above our table. The pizza was really good. We tried four different pizzas as a group and the were all delicious. The salad was really fresh. The service was friendly and spot on. Will definitely return!

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  7. David

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a small restaurant with only two wait staff. It took a while to be seated with a reservation as well as taking our order. Other than that the entire meal was amazing.

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  8. Sarah

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed the fresh pasta! They also had a bunch of beer and wine I'd never heard of before.

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  9. Liam

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We think you should add the pasta special of clams & cherry tomatoes to the standard menu! It was so good, we’d come back just for that

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  10. Itzayana

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visiting, food was amazing. Service was good but we did have to wait quite a while to get our food or the attention of our server. Seemed like they were low on staff. Definitely going back 

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FAQs

Passione Emporio does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Passione Emporio also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 612-8677.

Passione Emporio is rated 4.5 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

Passione Emporio does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Passione Emporio

2324 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710-2408

Additional information

  • Cross street
    ON 5th Street in Berkeley, Between Bancroft and Channing Way
  • Neighborhood
    Berkeley
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    51B
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabrizio Cercatore
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.passionebrands.com/
  • Phone number
    (510) 612-8677
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event with organic, authentic Italian dishes crafted with passion. From appetizers to desserts, we offer customizable menus to suit any occasion. Add our curated selection of beer and wine to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for events big or small!<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Host your special occasions with us! Our restaurant can accommodate up to 50 guests in a cozy and elegant space, ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or corporate events. Enjoy free street parking for your convenience.📍 Location: 2324 Fifth Street, Unit A, Berkeley, CA.
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