Squisito!! This is the best neighbor Rockridge could ask for! This spizzicheria (a casual food & drink spot, courtesy of the beautiful Italian work "spizzicare" = to nibble) will transport you to the hole-in-the-wall gems of Italy that make the culture and cuisine so amazing. Freshly-baked and colorful foccacia, calzones, farinata, arancini and more are laid out and waiting for your perusal. The staff are incredible friendly and will teach you about some of the different offerings, many of which you may not have heard of, as they are difficult to find outside of Italy. You can palpably feel the authentic love for Italian fare and culture inside Casa Barotti. My favorite so far are the suppli (fried risotto balls), the eggplant & parmesan foccacia, and the fried mini calzone! You can't go wrong with any of the foccacia, and there will likely be new ones to try every time you return. They also offer apertifs and nice indoor and outdoor seating for a festive apertivo with spritzes and snacks - something I will definitely be back soon to indulge in! read more

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Carbo load on College Avenue with some Italian eats and then pick up a fruit tart next door at La Farine ~ April 2021 FLY YOURSELF TO ITALY here since we still can't travel..the vibes are everything here! Sleek interior and currently offering dine in option though probably a little sketch because it's a small storefront. The pizza is light & airy, though my brothers thought the sauce is a bit too light. A great light lunch or snack though :) Service was also great - the owner said to heat it up at 350 degrees for 4-5 mins and it came out perfect when I did! read more

Casa Barotti - Margherita - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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What an amazing little cafe! I had never heard of a spizzicheria, but I am *hooked*! We came in for a glass of wine with a friend and didn't realize that they will continue to bring you slices of amazing focaccia pizza to nibble on the whole time! It was the best surprise and the food was A M A Z I N G. Plus the service was incredible! I felt like I walked into a hidden gem in the heart of Italy! I've been telling everyone to try it out and now I'm telling you! Check out Casa Barotti ASAP! read more

Casa Barotti - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I tried a slice at a party and it was sooooo good me and my partner had to go get more for dinner. Alessandro (the owner) is incredibly friendly, warm and attentive. As an European myself, this feels like a piece of Italy in a bite. Most definitely high quality focaccia pizza in Berkeley for an inexpensive price. read more

Casa Barotti - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Eating here reminded me of living in Roma again. Verrry authentic and gives the neighborhood of College Ave a community feel. The owner will chit chat with you and check in with you. I went for their Apertivo and they had a nice wine selection along with a variety of focaccia to pair alongside it. Menu changes daily just like in Italy. I'm certainly going to be a regular here! read more

Casa Barotti - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Delicious. Tastes like Italy, the way the food is displayed looks like Italy. They really are Italians! Yummmmm.

Finally the typical Italian happy hour!! A friend of mine told me about this new place and I was super curious to try it because of her good review. For this reason, my husband and I spent the last Saturday afternoon in Berkeley. We went to the "Maker's Row Artist&Fleas", then we visited the other shopping stores and we went to Casa Barotti at 5pm. The place is like a typical Italian "spizzicheria" where you can see several slices of focaccia or Pizza directly behind a glass. They have too many types that it's really hard to choose, so if you want to try something you have to come between 4-6.30pm and enjoy the aperitivo formula (complimentary pizza e focaccia tasting with glass of wine or beer). Trust me because the food was literally delicious!! I'm a huge fan of Farinata, so I try it and it was really good. They also prepared arancini, scarola, panini etc. For Italian people like me, this place is like a fortune because it brings you at home. But also it's the only place where you can drink a good wine and eat food for free. read more

Casa Barotti - Aperitivo x 2 - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Lovely stop. Farinata! Such a delicious lunch. And really charming service. Definitely will return. read more

Casa Barotti - Farinata! - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tasty tasty pizza and pleasant atmosphere. Polite counter service. Drinks are a touch expensive.

YUM!! Great place to come and get a bite to eat or get something to munch on later. We got the focaccia rossa, the focaccia with potato and fontina, the margherita and the san daniele (which I think was just the margherita with prosciutto) and the arancini. Yum loved the potato and fontina. My son loved the margherita which he seamlessly finished. The sliced are pretty big like the size of a half sheet of paper. Wasn't a big fan of the rossa which was just focaccia with tomato sauce. Loved their flavored sodas. We got the pomegranate and the blood orange. They're also organic and super delicious. The arancini we left to eat at home. I honestly wasn't a fan of it. I was expecting it to be crispy but it was just mushy and too cheesy for my taste. They warm up the pizzas and the focaccias but don't do the same for the arancini. Located on the Oakland side of College Ave. Parking isn't too bad to find. It will be street parking. Very clean and professional inside. Though I would say the signage for the different offerings could be more clear. Sometimes I felt it was unclear which item was which. I don't remember seeing a sign for the arancini, which I ended up calling the ball thingies since I couldn't remember at the time what it was called. I feel they're overpriced, it was about $50 for five items and two drinks. Worth a try. I would come again if in the area. read more

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Very good focaccia! I think that the best one was the focaccia with just tomatoes, garlic, and basil. The prosciutto and pepperoni ones were not my favorite. Overall, good ambiance (especially outside) and pretty good pizza. read more

Casa Barotti - Outside area - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

much better and more friendly since the ownership has changed the selection of items in the case is a lot more and the cases are full of food now compared to the last owner when everything was half empty have started coming back here read more

Casa Barotti - pizzas to be reheated - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Great atmosphere. Food was wonderful. Pick what you want and they heat it up. Will be back with friends.

This place is the most authentic Italian food I have tasted in the Bay Area. Perfect for bringing to dinner parties. Everything is delicious. The store is well designed and the staff helpful and friendly! Buon appetito! read more

Casa Barotti - Focaccia & pizza - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food was delicious and reminded me of when I was back in Italy in the middle of the day enjoying everything the country had to offer. This really took me back to that time as the food displayed is exactly like in Roma and tastes exactly the same as it did there. I was planning to go back to Italy because of how much I missed the food but this place may have just saved me a plane ticket. The service was great and they were very nice and accommodating. The interior would transport you back to that time as well. One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in a while. Grazie! read more

Casa Barotti - SPICY SOPPRESSATA on the left and CAPRICCIOSA on the left - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Good pizza and salad for a reasonable price. The food itself is 5 stars. The produced are picked with care and it truly felt like eating in Italy - food wise-. The atmosphere inside was nice and I loved that they also offer a couple of outdoor seating. Now the service.... This is a tip on the iPad before you eat place and tipping starts at 18%. I also wan to say that the staff looked very young and they were very nice, perhaps their 1st job. My complaints however is that 1. Our party of 3 seated outside and waited for what seemed forever before one of us went in and we realized we had to order inside, the waiter saw us and walked by us but never said anything. 2. We also had to go and ask for silverware, the waiter brought our food but never brought the forks. 3. The water fountain was empty and stayed empty during our lunch and we were not given cups for our drinks (cans of San Pellegrino). There are also no Parmesan cheese or high chairs, just FYI. read more

Great pizza. Lighter, crisper, less bready than Sicilian. Friendly service. Affordable price. Yum!

Pros: friendly and quick service Hand sanitizers everywhere Indoor and outdoor eating options Cons: street parking Ok food read more

the pizza rossa (the one topped with just tomato sauce) took me straight back to Rosciolis on the cobblestone streets of Rome. it made me very happy and nostalgic. The freshness and simplicity wins and i will be back!! read more

The food here is well-cooked but under-seasoned. Bread has great texture. Tomato sauces and cheese are fresh and clean. But there's very little in the way of salt, pepper, basil, oregano, garlic or any other flavoring. If you get the food to-go and add your own toppings or spices, it's amazing. read more

When I read Ted R's review last week of Casa Barotti I bookmarked it for when I was next in that neighborhood. The opportunity presented itself today when I was on my way home from visiting Alan. Rather than taking my usual route home I took a relatively short detour and found a parking spot on Alcatraz close to College then walked first to La Farine where I bought their last loaf of apricot soda bread. After that I walked back to Casa Barotti, which is just south of the Peet's on the corner of College and Alcatraz. I walked in and a pleasant young man helped me. I chose a square of Capricciosa based on Ted's review and a square of Margherita. The man offered to heat it up for me but I told him I would finish it at home on the pizza stone. I asked how long and at what temperature and he said he would give me written directions. Then he carefully placed one square in a square takeout container, put a circular piece of baking paper on top of the square, then the other square and finally another piece of paper, closed the container and slapped a slicker on top w/ directions. Nicely done. When it was dinner time I preheated the oven and stone to 400° and baked both pieces of pizza for 6 minutes. I started w/ the Margherita and thought it was just OK. I ate maybe half and put it aside to try the Capricciosa, which I liked much better, as I suspected I might. The crust on both pizzas is light but crispy on the bottom. The Capricciosa is topped w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, Cotto ham, mushrooms. artichokes and kalamata olives. Just the kind of thing I love. I augmented the pizza w/ a variety of salads from Picnic and it was a good dinner. read more

One of best crust I ever had, light and crunchy. A must try for REAL pizza lovers. Good selection of wine to compliment the pies. read more

Casa Barotti - Counter area - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Friendly service and ambiance, and fenomenal food. Everything from Lasagna, Parmigiana, and pizza rossa was incredible. This is a must in Berkeley. read more

Cool servicioooo italianooo at heart love the vibesss and ambianceee. Love the moms and lil sis that we're stepping out spreading awareness and love. read more

Casa Barotti - Shoutout hailey - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

My new favorite happy hour! Nebbiolo and Vermentino were our favs by the glass. Nice staff, great snack plate, and then stayed for a couple of extra slices. Great midweek treat! read more

Perfect spot for lunch. I love how they have a few vegan pizza options, always delicious.

Amazing pizza! Came for happy hour and had amazing wines and pizzas. Got some slices to go for a late night snack! Staff was super friendly and kind. Loved the vibe: chill and homey read more

Felt like being transported to Rome. Excellent food, good service! 10/10, would visit again.

I see a new sign in the door that the ownership is changing. Hopefully it is not the current manager that is taking it over or else I will never be back. We are all hoping that it's somebody new believe me. The food is good. The service is crappy the manager has a bad attitude, hopefully the new owner will see that the pricing is a little high. Bring it down a little bit and make it more convenient for more people to eat there and hopefully the staff will get an upgrade. read more

A friend picked up a selection of all their pizzas which were nicely cut up, perfect for sharing, for our first post vaccine, backyard get together. Can't wait to try more! read more

This jewel of a place fills the senses with Italian goodness. The vibe and food are the most authentic part of this delicious establishment. The owners take great pride and care in what they do, undoubtedly. Fresh daily focaccia, pizzas and hard-to-find-in-America specialties displayed on the counter. My fav is the Puttanesca pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers and anchovies. Tangy, salt, umami all at the same time on a light, soft and crispy-bottomed crust. Can't wait for them to open up for indoor dining. For now, stopping by for a delicious and satisfying bite will have to suffice! read more

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Huge fan! Love the rotating light and airy pizza and anything made with their puff pastry. Fast and generous service. Five sidewalked tables in the front plus some indoor seating. They will heat anything up for here or you can heat in the oven at home. Want to come back for Apertivo hour 4-6:30 daily (complimentary bites with drink purchase). read more

Casa Barotti - Melanzane Slice + Rustico - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

A great place to pick up a quick bite to eat from one of the pizzas or paninis they have on display. They heat up the food for you if you'd like, or you can take it home and heat it yourself. It's very, very authentic Italian (specifically, the owners are from Torino). read more

Casa Barotti - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Can i give 10 stars? This place is authentic, real Italian flavors, simple and yet tasteful street food ideal for grab and go. I took the drive to Berkeley from the Bay Area just for Spizzico. I reccomend you do too! It is worth the drive! I hope they open a Spizzicheria in the Bay soon but in the meantime I will go back again and again read more

Casa Barotti - Suppli and porchetta Sandwich aka heaven on earth - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Warning: If you're looking for American style pizza, this is not the place for you. This modest spot serves FOCACCIA with a large variety of toppings and is as authentic as it gets outside of Italy. The owner uses super fresh vegetables and meats, and uses recipes from his upbringing in northern Italy. The flavors are delicate and wonderful. AND they have that iconic street food found in Italy and South France - a GF flatbread either called Socca or Farinata. It's made from chickpea flour and olive oil. It is a great snack made without any wheat, and full of protein. read more

Best pizza in the East Bay! You can dine in or do takeout! All ingredients are from Italy. Very friendly service! read more

Casa Barotti - Tonno e Cipolle Pizza - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is AMAZING and underrated. They serve foccaccia style pizza with the most amazingn crispy fresh pizza bases. Their simple flavors are some of the best (I really like the plain red slices). They also make fantastic sandwiches (i really like the one with mortadella) that they often sell out of by mid-day. In general, I recommend coming for lunch, because they start selling out of things after that. The food here is super authentic and the staff are friendly, make great recommendations, and are genuinely Italian (heard them speaking Italian to other customers)! I've been here many times and will keep coming back! read more

Very expensive for what you get. Food is fine but they've "accidentally" over charged us twice now. Drinks are not visibly priced and like 6 bucks for a tiny imported soda. Watch out and double check your bill. read more

Excellent food--pizza is amazing but also eggplant parmesan and rice balls are delicious. Great wine and service. Will definitely come back.

Barotti is a great little Italian cafe offering focaccia breads with different toppings. They hit the high mark today with their soppressata topping. You need to check this place out if you haven't been. read more

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