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

Passione Emporio

4.6 (276)
$31 to $50
Italian
2324 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710-2408

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Passione Emporio

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Berkeley

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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.

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–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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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    prosecco, pasta, & pizza 🥂🍝🍕 @passione_emporioon5th 📍Berkeley, CA s/o to @yelpbayarea for this experience, so fun to be behind the kitchen to see all the magic happening. #bayarea #sanfranciscobay #bayareafoodies #bayareaeats #bayareablogger #eastbayfoodie #eastbayeats #bayareafood #pasta #pizza #italianfood

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4.6

4.6
(276)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • East Bay

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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Passione Emporio offers "fantastic authentic Italian food" with a charming ambience. Guests rave about the "excellent home-made pasta" and "to-die-for gelato." The restaurant features dishes from various regions of Italy, accommodating vegan and vegetarian diets. With attentive service and a cozy atmosphere, it's a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.
276 Reviews
  1. Leo

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! We got an overview of everything on the menu along with the ingredients, and they even go outside to pick fresh herbs for the dishes! Overall a amazing experience, highly recommend!

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  2. Wendy Gold

    Washington DC9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was bland, meatballs chewy and the salmon was not fresh. The best part of the meal was the fresh bread.

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  3. Stephanie Gold

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service!!! The salmon ravioli and the coconut gelato are excellent.

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  4. Jeffrey

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Spaghetti Chitarra is excellent! Decent wine by the glass choices.

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  5. Benjamin

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of six had a great time here last night celebrating a birthday. We shared the meatballs and charcuterie, and had a selection of pastas and pizza for entrees all of which were fresh and delicious, but didn’t take too long to come out. Great desserts too, and our kids loved all the gelato flavors! We enjoyed our wine and beer but the NA beer and prosecco options were also much appreciated by our group. Will definitely keep coming back!

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  6. Andrew

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 14, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the food was good, but the pizza crust is amazing!

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  7. monika

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little hidden gem. Food was absolutely delicious!! Amazing service, wonderful atmosphere! Portions on a smaller size but each note melts in your mouth , great price ! Definitely will come back next time we visit Berkeley!

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  8. Madhu Gold

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always love eating here. It’s run by native Italians. Ambience is easy, modern and cool in a low key way. Food is fantastic! Consistently so. Last night we both had their sea food stew — excellent. Their salads are always fabulous as our their pizzas and gelatos. Pasta is made in house. It’s a true favorite of ours for some true Italian food. And besides we get to practice our Italian on the very patient and forgiving host!

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  9. Paul

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic authentic Italian food. The dining room is small, yet not noisy. They accommodated our party of 7 and everyone raved about the food, wine and desert!

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  10. Peter Gold

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, authentic Italian dishes. Very unlike the typical Italian faire around here. Very pleasant ambiance - simple and clean. Staff very accommodating. Will return for sure.

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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–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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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FAQs

Passione Emporio has a cozy, neighborhood Italian vibe, an open kitchen, bright, cheery dining room and a wood‑fired pizza oven give the place an authentic, convivial feel, with sidewalk patio seating as an option.

A reviewer reports being easily seated with a service dog, they were able to grab a table that accommodated their service dog with ease.

For a calmer visit at Passione Emporio, aim for an early dinner around 5:30, guests specifically report an early 5:30 reservation was “nice and quiet.” Lunch is also praised as a relaxed, popular time for their lunch specials.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for dining at Passione Emporio.

Yes, Passione Emporio is welcoming to families: multiple guests mention children enjoying the pizza and family celebrations, and reviewers call it a good spot for families and Father’s Day gatherings.

If you like a lively dinner, try Tuesday evenings, one guest specifically reported that “It was a Tuesday night. Every table was full.”

Yes, Passione Emporio's cozy, neighborhood vibe makes it a lovely choice for date night, with several guests calling it “good for families or date night” and praising its relaxed, intimate atmosphere for celebrations.

Portions at Passione Emporio can be generous, guests note very large servings, including “Huge portions on the prosciutto, ” and others saying lunch portions were big enough for dinner.

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Passione Emporio

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Berkeley

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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