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    Grégoire

    4.1 (2.6k reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Crispy potato puffs & fried chicken filet sandwich
    Emily W.

    Cashier was super friendly. A few outdoor benches for seating. Ordered the fried chicken filet sandwich and crispy potato puffs. The fried chicken sandwich was pretty good, and the spicy coleslaw was a nice touch (note that it's barely spicy). It had slightly messy presentation though and everything fell apart easily while eating, and it would've been better if the French roll were slightly toasted in my opinion. Chicken was also on the dry and stringy side. Crispy potato puffs were tasty, unique, and I enjoyed the dipping sauce it came with. These are pretty dense though and basically fried mashed potato balls and I was only able to eat a couple.

    Delicious chicken salad
    Elyse W.

    My friend and I had a delicious lunch at Gregoire! We shared an order of the potato puffs, which were delightful. We each ordered a salad, which was fresh, flavorful, and substantial. Despite the delicious salad, I think I'd try a sandwich next time (they looked so good!). There are a couple picnic tables to eat at, but otherwise there isn't much seating. FYI no bathroom. All in all, Gregoire was a solid lunch spot. Ideal for a sunny day in North Berkeley!

    Potato puffs. Spiced lamb patty
    Alexandra L.

    Contrast to my prior review, this experience was much better and evenly salted! Each potato puff was consistently crispy and soft potato goodness inside. The spiced lamb patty sandwich was pretty unique flavor too. There was good balance in the flavors and the bread tasted fresh too. As a potato fan, this is one of my go to potato place when I'm in the area!

    Joanna H.

    Stopped by for a quick early lunch on the weekend and was lucky enough to snag a picnic table right outside. We ordered via the kiosk inside. We got their fried chicken sandwich and potato puffs with garlic and parsley. Their food is always made to order so it was super fresh and delicious. The sauce in the fried chicken sandwich is the real winner. A line quickly formed starting at 11:30am so I'd recommend coming early to avoid the wait.

    Poutine
    Sheila R.

    I ate at a nearby restaurant and walked by. I saw they had Poutine, which I absolutely love! So, I made it a point to go there to try it out. Service is quick, and staff is super friendly. I also loved that they know the neighborhood dogs, who love to stop by for a little treat of chicken. I met Wyatt the dog today. He was so well behaved and definitely deserved his treat! It was pretty busy. I know this is a local fave. There are only a few available tables and some bench seating, so keep that in mind. I think their packaging is great because it's a box, so you can take the food for a picnic. I think it's a cute little "hole in the wall," that definitely gives it a neighborhood feel. I had their poutine, super delish! Loved their gravy! My husband got their chicken sandwich. So yummy, a little spicy. Lots of different textures which was nice. Looking forward to going back and trying more things!

    Stephanie D.

    Little hidden gem on the side of chatting. Blink and you'll miss it! The sandwiches are so incredibly tasty. We ordered the steak and the fried chicken. They have so much more on their menu that I want to explore. The food has great flavors, and the bread was nice and fluffy. After we finished we contemplated getting another one just to try it out. The service was fast, but they do tend to get busy as well. The sitting is limited, but you can always order to go. Or try and wait it out until someone leaves. The ambiance is quiet despite it being on a street. I would absolutely come back here and try other items on the menu!

    Potato puffs.
    Jessie S.

    I'm so confused by the hype of this restaurant it's so mediocre. I tried 2 different types of potato puffs and sandwiches and everything was so insanely bland and lackluster.

    Fried buttermilk chicken filet with spicy cole slaw
    Andrew Z.

    Grégoire, despite being takeout, is one of those rare gems that punches above its weight and still serves excellent food. Service is straightforward and efficient, definitely a quick pickup with some simple outdoor seating available. We stopped in to give the famous potato puffs a try but also figured to grab a couple sandwiches for lunch. The potato puffs lived up to the hype, golden and airy, with that perfect ratio of crunchiness to fluff- make sure you stop by and grab some potato puffs! Sandwiches weren't the cheapest option but you could immediately tell the quality of the ingredients and the detail put into the craft. To sum up in short- comfort food with style and creativity.

    Jo Ann D.

    I met my husband in 2023, and I've been hearing about Gregoire potato puffs regularly since 2023. I finally got to experience them first hand! Went for a quick lunch date in Berkeley. Parking is a little tough, there's 30min parking right in front of the restaurant and 2 tables outside so it's easy to watch your car. It's very small inside, so either plan to take it to go or hope one of the two tables opens up. We got 2 potato puff flavors (garlic parm and truffle). I preferred the garlic parm, they don't skip on the parm! The potato balls are pretty rich so I could eat about 2.5. Comes with a creamy sauce. I was pleasantly surprised with their lamb burger. It was light and fresh and it gamey at all. I like the mint sauce they paired with it. Def would come back if I was in the area for a potato puff fix!

    Potato puffs
    Alyson C.

    These potato puffs with Parmesan are DELICIOUS They also microwave well if you wanna eat them later!

    Gregoire food truck, is "home of the potato puff", and often found in the Presidio.
    Tracey A.

    As I stood staring up at Gregoire's menu I couldn't help but wonder: why did this music festival in the Presidio feature 2 food trucks (total), both specializing in Fried Chicken? The above has nothing to do with Gregoire specifically, except to say that it left me wondering from which truck I should purchase fried chicken. I opted for Gregoire in the end, probably because the idea of fried chicken atop a salad sounded somewhat delightful. Delightful it was not but I'll give props where due: the fried chicken was good. But that salad... blech. The good fried chicken pieces sat atop what the menu called "spicy cole slaw" and beside asparagus-topped greens with dressing in a separate container. The slaw was over-dressed, slopping into the greens and adding the dressing to those created a combination of flavors that was not good. Two of us were sharing this $18 offering and neither of us ventured much below the chicken. Another less than good food truck experience in the books for me but had I tried only their fried chicken (and maybe the potato puffs) I expect this might've been a 4-star review.

    Classic Tomato
    Lynn N.

    We had a great time trying Gregoire! After a long morning, we decided to walk here for a comfy lunch, and Gregoire did not disappoint. There is only a small area outside to eat, so we took a table as soon as it opened up. It was a little windy, but we managed to hold down the fort when the food came. The tomato soup was so warm and tasty! Definitely one of the most solid soups I have ever had. And the Potato Puffs were delicious! They are so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Unlike anything I have ever had! The fried chicken sandwich was also good, and the lamb salad was fine as well. They are both pretty filling, but a little pricey for what it is worth. Overall, I had a great time and would come back to introduce more friends to the potato puffs.

    Menu
    Adam B.

    Why has it taken so long for a French-inspired food truck? They don't need to do crazy burrito fusions when a simple menu of classics done well do the trick. It's been awhile since I really appreciated a soup and sandwich like this. Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich: Even though it was kinda like chicken tenders in a roll, I enjoyed this. It was reminiscent of a po' boy. And chicken tenders weren't some cheap Sysco frozen nonsense, but made by the truck people. Grilled Bavette Sandwich: An even better sandwich! Love the tender steak against the creamy cheese spread. And some nice greens. Felt so French and refined. Really setting the bar for what a food truck can do. Crispy Potato Puffs: Kinda like deep fried mashed potato balls. I'm a fan, definitely more creative than regular fries. Cream of Mushroom Soup: This whole cup of soup was an umami bomb. So delicious and simple with the mushrooms and cream. I realized it had been so long since I had mushroom soup, so kinda got me questioning why. Chocolate Bread Pudding: The bread pudding was a bit denser than I liked, but the vanilla sauce on the side was amazing. Even though the bread pudding could have been more moist, that sauce fixed everything.

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    Ask the Community - Grégoire

    Are all of your ingredients organic?

    Thanks, Jon, for wondering about our product. Even though we strive to get the best ingredients possible, they are not always organic; if not, they are naturally raised or produced.

    What kind of gravy is used for the poutine, is it vegetarian?

    Thank you, Austin, for your interest in our poutine. Please note that our gravy is made with beef stock and vegetables, so it is not vegetarian. Best, Grégoire.

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes we do have seating outside

    Are they only offering one menu all day? I thought they had separate menus for lunch and dinner. It seems like they only have one menu throughout the day, every day?

    Yes they do have one al day menu. The separate lunch and dinner menus are a thing of the past.

    Hi. I'm interested in placing an order for 30 meals and was planning to use caviar for delivery. Are you using another service while caviar is temporarily unavailable?

    Good morning Angeline i haven't heard Caviar been unavailable, i can probably help you with in house delivery for this many. please email me the details at berkeley@gregoirerestaurant.com.… 

    Will the winter menu remain available until the summer? Specifically, will the buttermilk chicken sandwich, and the mushroom and garlic quiche be available through mid June?

    Angelina, thank you for your interest in Gregoire. i am planning to switch to the summer time menu within a month. we will still have the fry chicken on the menu (this will… 

    What soups are available?

    They have a "Soup of the Day", which is posted on site, but you can also call in to inquire. Some soups they've had in the past include split pea and mushroom.

    Are the potato puffs vegan?

    Sorry they are not vegan Grégoire

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    Gluten-free friendly

    We went on fine Sunday evening with little to no people around. At first glance, the place had the…read moremiddle-east charm. Started with my favorite Labneh and multi-wheat pitas/Zaatar which was absolutely amazing. Experimented with Grape leaves mezze which was little on sour side and mild. Then main course of perfectly seasoned grilled lamb chops, scallops kebabs and lamb kebabs. Out of all the tender lamp chops are must try. Roasted potatoes and basmati rice on the side plays well. Ended up with another favorite Baklava (unexpectedly had right sweetness) and tea.

    We went to Chez Mansour expecting to eat because, well, it says "RESTAURANT" in large letters right…read moreoutside the window. Apparently, this was our first mistake. We sat down and the server who is also the chef's wife, a fact she made sure we understood throughout the evening, asked what we wanted to order. We asked how many lamb chops came with the lamb chop plate. She explained that they were priced by weight and that, because it was dinner, they could only serve us a large plate. Fine. We ordered the large plate. She then began repeatedly reminding us that they are not a restaurant. Despite the giant "RESTAURANT" sign behind her. According to her, it is a wine bar. This distinction became particularly important because we had five people in our party, including a two kids. We tried to order an item off of the kids menu and were told they don't serve it at dinner because, again, this is a wine bar, not a restaurant. Okay. We ordered beef, lamb and chicken shawarma, a chicken kebab plate, and the large plate of lamb chops. Then things got weird. The chef, the husband, came out with a plate of 3 small lamb chops. I had read a previous review mentioning that someone felt they'd been shorted on the portion size by the wife, so I very specifically asked him whether the plate was the small or large portion. Without hesitation, he said small. I told him we had ordered the large. He looked confused and said, "I can get you whatever you want." At this point, the wife came storming outside and insisted that it was a large portion. She then proceeded to show me photographs of the raw lamb chops placed on a cutting board on her phone as visual evidence of the weight of the meat. All while I was eating. I suggested she speak with the chef about it, at which point she very aggressively said: "HE'S MY HUSBAND!" And I said, "Well, I never denied that fact." I was no longer sure if I was at dinner, witnessing a marital dispute, or participating in an episode of reality television. The food, unfortunately, did not redeem the experience. It was terrible, even for a wine bar that insists it is not a restaurant. The vibes were completely unhinged. And, as if the evening hadn't already provided enough entertainment, at one point a baby fell down at the bar. Five stars for the experience if you enjoy chaos and confusion. One star for the food and hospitality. I still have no idea whether we ate at a restaurant or a wine bar. One thing is for sure, I'm not going back!

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    Chez Mansour - Lamb Kabab

    Lamb Kabab

    Chez Mansour - Baba ghannouge

    Baba ghannouge

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    RÊVE - Mint meringue

    RÊVE

    4.4(465 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $$$

    Going to say it again...if you want a bit of Paris bistro in Lafayette, this is the place…read more We sat at the bar, and met Jas....our amazing, server/bartender extraordinaire. Ordered the special, which was bone marrow w fig spread, and a half baked garlic clove and crusty toast. Need I say more?! The wine selections were perfectly paired, Pinot Noir and a silky Bordeaux to finish. Desert, fresh peaches picked by the Chef at the local farmers market, poached and served w gelato and fresh whipped almond cream. Don't mess with date night! Just go. Xoxo...Merci, to all the lovely staff.

    When looking for a restaurant to celebrate graduation, I had the following criteria in mind: (1)…read moreincredible food; (2) fancy yet relaxed ambiance; (3) located in the East Bay. As a huge fan of French cuisine, I'd been following RÊVE for years and decided to book a table for the graduation dinner. I made a reservation about three months in advance just to be safe, since the restaurant only has about eight indoor tables. The restaurant was tucked away in a nondescript strip mall, but upon entering through the side gate, I felt like I was stepping into a Parisian neighborhood bistro. Our friendly waitress walked us through the menu and seasonal specials and even pointed out the can't-miss dishes. Thank goodness we followed her advice - the frites were among the best I've ever tasted! We debated ordering another cone of frites but decided to pace ourselves because we also ordered the gougères, RÊVE salad, and escargot to share. Additionally, we received complimentary fresh baguette and butter. For my main dish, I decided to try the quenelle, which can be described as a soft dumpling made from seafood purée that resembles a velvety soufflé. Every bite had a rich seafood flavor that, even now, I can't stop thinking about. Even though we were quite full after dinner, we were tempted by the dessert menu and decided to split the chocolate mousse and French opera cake. Both desserts were exquisite - they were small portions but packed a lot of richness without being overly sweet. Our dinner was made extra special by the restaurant staff, who remembered that we were celebrating a graduation and signed a card for us. From the team going above and beyond to the excellent meal, this was one of the best meals I've had this year. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

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    RÊVE
    RÊVE - An absolutely amazing strawberry shortcake

    An absolutely amazing strawberry shortcake

    RÊVE - Escargots (@joeynht)

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    Via del Corso - Tagliolini with Mussels

    Via del Corso

    4.0(935 reviews)
    0.2 miGourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
    $$$

    I'm ready to take this street and head straight into the heart of Rome, or Berkeley so to speak,…read moreespecially if the food is this deliciously prepared as it is at Via Del Corso! Located in the heart of Berkeley's trendy North Shattuck business area that covers most of the northern part of the busy thoroughfare of Shattuck Avenue, Via Del Corso comes from owner Peter Chastain, a local restaurateur who made sure to save a longtime favorite local restaurant that was known as Corso, in a prine dining destination. Chastain did so by assembling an amazing team that guaranteed authentic cuisine that could be found not in just one but throughout many regions in Italy, much in part thanks to Chef de cuisine Massimo Orlando, who brings his heritage from northern Italy into all of their dishes. What brought me and two other diners here on a busy Saturday evening was the buzz that has been constant ever since they opened Via Del Corso in the summer of 2021 and we wanted to see what it was all about. Reservations on the OpenTable even a mere two days out were actually easy to make, as we arrived a few minutes late and they were still gracious enough to take our party and seat us with a view of their open kitchen, where no fewer than five chefs were cooking up a storm all evening long. The dinner menu at Via Del Corso is separated into categories including Spuntini, which are little bites; Antipasti e Insalate, which are their Appetizers and Salads; Primi Piatti or first course dishes; Piatto del Giorno or Dish of the Day; Secondi Piatti or second course dishes; Contorni or sides; and Dolchi or desserts. To start our meal we decided to order their Insalata di Polpo, which was their poached octopus served with Yukon gold potatoes, Gaeta olives, celery, sweet onions, and topped with lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Served with the perfect amount of umami and flair this starting dish was the perfect starting dish and made us eager for more of what Via Del Corso had to offer. As for the second course in our meal, we knew we wanted to share in their deliciously handcrafted pasta entrées, and it was recommended by our server Mike to order their signature pasta entrée, their Ravioli con Spungnole e Fave, which were their fresh pasta raviolis filled with sheep's milk ricotta, served with fresh morel mushrooms, fava beans and topped with Parmigiano cheese; and then we ordered a half portion of their Tagliatelle al Ragu which is their fresh egg pasta topped with Emilian meat sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano. For our main courses, we decided to split two entrées, their Petto d'Anatra con Ciliegie e Balsamico, which was their seared duck breast topped with their balsamico condimento, blistered cherries, and sautéed spinach; and their Bistecca di Manzo alla Griglia which is their Grilled Prime New York Steak served with rucola, lemon, and shaved Parmigiano. We also opted to have it served with Lardo which was a film of buttery garlic and cost an additional four dollars. The pastas would be presented to our table first and they were two of the most lovingly crafted pasta dishes we have enjoyed in some time. The real star recommended their ravioli as the were a meal unto itself with beautiful triangle shaped pouches filled with fresh cheese topped with unique mushrooms combined with an unbelievably tasty sauce. At 60 dollars our Bistecca was a wonderfully composed dish that was served with an elegantly composed arugula side dish and would have been a wonderful solo entrée to enjoy. The seared duck was a nice heavy dish that I most likely would not order a second time, as we saw the halibut being a nicely composed dish from a table far away, and nothing but good things about their signature pork chop. With a total bill of $194 for five dishes, a return visit would be a must to Via Del Corso, as we found this restaurant lively, in a good way, the service attentive, and most importantly the food prepared in a way that would make us come back for many more return visits. A neighborhood gem that everyone can enjoy!

    Delicious food. I started with an olive oil infused martini. Perfection. I had the tuna carpaccio…read moreand then the pork chop. Both were great but the pork chop was the best I've ever had, ever. Perfectly cooked, moist and seasoned so well. Their service is knowledgeable yet not over bearing. I've been twice. There's one husky guy who's been quite bristly both times. Maybe he needs a fernet. I don't know. Hope to go back in the future.

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    Via del Corso - Inside

    Inside

    Via del Corso - Tagliatelle Ravi

    Tagliatelle Ravi

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    Spritz

    Grégoire - french - Updated September 2026

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