Don't miss this deliciously, well run dining establishment. All the five star yelps are true, my mom & I were blown away by the quality of food, and excellent teamwork of the entire staff. Frankie, and his adorable sister Christina ensure a delightful visit, providing much attention to detail for each customer that enters through the front door. The environment is super clean, and the customers were all enjoying each bite of tasty food. We loved the pizza, ravioli, meatballs, salad, wine, pale ale, etc.. Be sure to order the tiramisu, it was an ample size to share, just as the other dishes. The food is served piping hot, we are now customers for life, after receiving such warm hospitality. We are so pleased to have discovered an eatery that we can depend on for amazing food, and superior service. read more

No wait for a table at 6pm, they were 3/4 full. Water and menus promptly brought to the table. A server came and announced a special, a breaded swordfish, which we ordered. Another server brought a plate of olive oil and one piece of bread (for two diners). The "bread" an index-card sized piece, was not foccacia, (maybe pizza dough?); it was ok....the olive oil was great, very fruity. We ordered a couple glasses of red wine (sangiovese and millami). Both were good, but the Sicilian red was better (rounder, more full-bodied). We had the "summer" caprese, which was excellent; a perfect heirloom tomato with mozzarella and basil, drizzled with oo. Entrees were the aforementioned special, a breaded and grilled swordfish with a linguine pasta; a very generous and delicious portion of fish and pasta. Also ordered was Giovanni's special pizza (eggplant, garlic and basil). The crust was excellent, the pizza delivered on the eggplant and garlic, but the basil consisted of one leaf decorating the center....more basil please! We opted for the tiramisu and cannoli for dessert. The tiramisu was a generous portion, tasty; but still partially frozen in the center. The cannoli was a disappointment. Though the ricotta filling was fresh, there was nothing in it, just plain ricotta in a thick chocolate shell, which was not a pleasure to eat. A lone sliver of candied citrus peel perched on one end, with a scattering of chocolate chips and chunks, dusted with confectioner's sugar. Sadly, that cannoli fell far short of the quintessential southern italian treat I was expecting, I ate half then left the rest. Lo Coco was doing a good business; it was loud when we arrived, tables turned and it was still loud. Enough so that we were leaning over the table to hear each other during the entire meal. Perhaps it was our seats (one side was bench seating with a tall partition)? If the room is that loud everyday, my sympathies go out to the staff! read more

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Delectable desserts. We didn't order food because we had eaten elsewhere. Hazelnut gelato and cannoli were amazing! read more

Lo Coco's - Inside at closing time - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Such a great little spot. I believe it is family owned, but the wife of the owner was working when my boyfriend and I came in for dinner and she was so delightful. The workers are also very patient and helpful. It feels like you're sitting in their home and you're watching them prepare the greatest meals for dinner. A favorite spot for us now, highly recommend going in smaller group since the place is quaint but its intimate in a great way! read more

The food was nothing but mind blowing and exquisite! The service was so amazing they offer some small talk if you want and are always eager to help you and make sure your visit is rememberable and amazing! The vibe was so cool and had pictures of Italy and many maps. The food was so authentic and the vibe felt like a busy restaurant in Italy! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Lo Coco's - Linguini with homemade sauce and all beef meatballs! - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Yummy Italian food, good cozy family friendly feel, ask for the tiramisu--I only wish it was always available! So good.

delicious meal!. prompt service. warm staff. Tasty ingredients. good drinks. multiple choices of entrees

I just ate at Lo Coco's for the first time. It was great! We were seated quickly even though it was crowded. The staff was friendly and the service was fast! I had a steak which was perfectly cooked rare and was seasoned beautifully. The bread was outstanding too! I was being treated by my friend so I don't know what the bill was but I suspect it was very reasonable. I highly recommend this place! read more

Smaller but quaint establishment. Service was great. Both the hostess and waitresses were great in helping with food and drink selections. They were very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. Food was great, the pesto tortellini, meatballs, and the sausage and mushroom pizzas were delicious and fresh. Definitely one of my favorite spots now! Must visit! read more

Always GREAT! Can't be beat! Might be equaled but never beaten. The pastas are always served hot and their pizzas are a special piece of heaven. Attentive service and the family owned and operated business understands flavor. I'd marry the chef and tell my husband to move over--and he is the nicest man, I'm sure he'd understand. He loves it too! read more

Amazing food and wine! Especially loved the pizza! The dough in the pizza is especially delicious!

Great service and staff. There was a mix up with our order and they totally made up for the mistake by giving us additional food. It's cozy and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this Italian restaurant. You won't regret it. read more

Food is delicious and service was attentive without being intrusive. We hadn't been in a few years but very consistent and just like we remembered. Yum! read more

Lo Coco's - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Lo Coco's kept us fed through the pandemic via takeaway (combo pizza, linguine sugo, and one of the salads covers two meals+ for us) but in-person dining with the great service, ambiance, and delicious food right out of the oven was sublime. The warm bread with excellent olive oil was a great start. We split the veg salad and shared the pappardelle bolognese and the tortelli sugo (note: tortelli does have meat, which we're good with, but really liked that the server made sure we noticed that) with a half carafe of wine. We had leftover pasta and were so full we had to take our dessert home with us - tiramisu - highly recommend. The leftover pasta heated back up nicely as a side for our dinner the next night. Lo Coco's is really special and I just love it! read more

Went to The Greek Theater for a show and this was our dinner pick before the show. I am not a big fan of Italian food but this place rocked the cuisine. I did my thumbing through the Yelp food pics and the pizza caught my eye. I knew pizza was going to be heavy especially before a show, but it looked soooo good. I said "oh I will take half of this home" ...nope, it was freaking amazing! The little burnt crust and chard pepperoni made it taste so good. Left the crust, so that I did not fall a sleep at the show. The rest of our clan really enjoyed there meals, great place. read more

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Everything was outstanding. Greeting at the door,wait staff and recommendations, food, vibe, etc. I had the special (linguine with clams, mussels and calamari) and my wife and friend had a pizza and salad and I shared a salad with my buddy who had egg plant Parma. Everyone raved about their dishes. Lo Coco has been at the Berkeley location 41 years!!! Only thing you should be aware of is they don't take reservations unless your party is 6 or more. We arrived at 5:30 on a Sunday and the place was full and stayed full. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Berkeley. The owners take such pride in the preparation of the food. The ancient grain pasta is so delicate and delicious.Christina recommended it and we were grateful to heed her advice. Lococo's is a warm and inviting place where you feel a deep satisfaction at the end of your meal. read more

This is the best Italian food in the Bay Area! Everything is absolutely delicious. There isn't a single bad dish on the menu. The staff is very friendly and attentive. It's usually pretty busy on a weekend evening, so be sure to come early. The restaurant itself is in a very small space and you're often elbow-to-elbow with the table next to you, but I've never had a problem with it. I'm always amazed at how the servers are able to navigate around such a packed space. Try the pesto ravioli or any of the pastas with homemade sugo sauce, the meatballs, all of their famous pizzas, and, especially, the giant serving of tiramisu! read more

Amazing homemade Italian pasta, we tried the homemade ravioli and tortellini in all 3 sauces (pasta, tomatoe and cream) and it was absolutely delicious. They also served us homemade bread and we got the house wine at a great value. This place will be a regular. read more

Lo Coco's - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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First time and great experience, authentic Italian and cozy atmosphere. Sasha was our server and he was on top of everything thank you for an bday amazing dinner! read more

Lovely experience, delicious, authentic food made with care, and the kindest server ever who brought is a sample of a pasta dish that he had recommended, as well as a lovely surprise cannoli even when we hadn't ordered dessert. Thank you so much--you're right, the Ancient Grains pasta was amazing (not like anything I've ever tasted in the way of noodles), and I will definitely recommend Lo Coco's to anyone seeking a casual, cozy, yet elegant place to eat good Italian food. Thank you! read more

Lo Coco's specializes in Sicilian food, and they do it very well. The menu is solid and reliable. I haven't found any of the dishes really memorable, but they are all well done and satisfying. This is a neighborhood restaurant, not destination dining. It's family owned and run. -'and they're very nice people. Solid wine list, including some Sicilian choices. On the downside, it's a bit cramped, and they don't take reservations. Service is good, but when it's busy the waitresses can get a bit harried. But they always deliver. read more

Great Italian food with the emphasis on southern Italian and food from Sicilia. It is a family run restaurant and the service is great and friendly! It is great for small family dinners. They have a nice table set up in the front with room for the kids read more

After we moved to Berkeley. We drove past this sister location of the Piedmont store for way too long . Parking was no big deal. Food was even better than we remembered. Blessed this location stayed in business despite pandemic and low unemployment. We will be back every few weeks read more

An experience where the head chef came out of the kitchen and asked me to leave still sticks in my mind. Ordered a pizza with meatballs and discovered the meatballs were made with currants which I can't eat. Since it was a surprise ingredient, I asked waitress if I could possibly request a replacement with no meatballs. Then came the loud voice of the chef telling me in front of the whole dining room that I insulted his grandmother's meatball recipe. I didn't say they tasted bad. I didn't argue. I simply said I wasn't able to eat it and asked for a different pizza because of the surprise of the currants in a meatball. Again, in front of the whole restaurant I was old by the rude chef to leave. Most embarrassing experience I ever had. read more

My favorite Italian spot at Berkeley so far! We shared some fried calamari, broiled salmon, fettuccine campagnola, tiramisu and glasses of sparkling wine and house white, as suggested. Calamari- The batter was so light that it kept all the flavors of the super fresh calamari. The sauce was sweet and sour. With a few drops of lemon, it definitely elevated the dish to an amazing level. Sparkling (Gorchi Tondi-Palmares-Brut)- Dry bit crisp. Very refreshing and a great option as a starter. Broiled salmon- The salmon was ok, a little bit on the drier end. The tomato sauce that went with the pasta was excellent. Does not have that strong spice flavor, and kept all the good tastes from a tomato. Fettuccine Campagnola- This was my favorite of the night. It was shaved prosciutto with green peas in a light cream. Usually I'm not a huge fan of cream pasta, Because sometimes the sauce is too thick or too creamy to barely finish it. Lo Coco's really nailed it! And made me want to finish the should plate. It was very creamy in texture, but light on the pellet. Tiramisu- The perfect way to end an Italian meal. Very coffee-flavored. Excellent dessert. Can't wait to come back and try other pastas and pizzas! read more

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Fantastic Italian food in a beautiful setting. Pizze, pasta, desert, service all 10/10 A cool, old-school family restaurant read more

This place is one of the great Berkeley standards, and you will be treated not only by the food, but also by the hospitality of the staff who are like welcoming you into their home. The dining room was busy and bustling, very popular, but we were treated so well! Ambiance is warm and welcoming. Have the tortelli! Have the Alla Norma! Have a pizza! You won't go wrong. read more

Lovely neighborhood Italian restaurant- one of our favorite family and friend spots. The food is always delicious and the owners and staff welcoming. We truly love Lo Cocos. A Berkeley treasure read more

Amazing food and lively place! The pizza never disappoints. And that bread!!! I have to get up and go get some right now!

Food was ok not great. I was disappointed because an Italian friend highly recommended this restaurant. Staff wasn't welcoming. Felt like we troubled them. read more

Lo Coco's - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

At lease once, every week. Great pasta and pizza, when I think about pasta , this is the place I go. Always meat ball , meat sauce with hint of truffle, eggplant all taste good read more

I would first like to loudly state..this is a Sicilian Restaurant. Things are slightly different from the typical Italian, but very good! The location is small and quant, staff friendly and really looks to attract locals. My friend ordered the green salad and she was wishing for a bit more- she felt the vinaigrette was great, but wanted olive, green onion vs. just lettuce and tomato. The bread was delicious- warm, crunchy outside, soft inside. I ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana- eggplant was thinly sliced, not horribly breaded and the Sugo sauce was ON POINT. LOVED THIS DISH. My hubby ordered the Napoletana Pizza- now this is what I call pizza! Crunchy and soft crust, olives, mushrooms and again...THE SAUCE!! My toddler loved the pizza. I removed one star because they were out of the cannoli... so sad. OH, one last thing, the olive oil had a lovely flavor, almost lemon like hints. Will def return and hope to get my hands on that Cannoli. read more

Lo Coco's - Napolitana Pizza- so good! I almost forgot to snap the photo! - Italian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is a cozy neighborhood spot with excellent service and delicious food. The service was attentive and thoughtful and the ingredients are fresh and we all agreed it's the best Italian food we've had in a long time. A hidden gem - highly recommend! read more

A neighborhood gem. Food is authentically delicious! Love the family vibe and service. Don't miss out on their pizza and pesto dishes.

Today I decided to try this place based on the 5* reviews and ordered their Vesuvio pizza . This is absolutely the most mediocre pizza I have ever had . Makes me miss my student days the tasty Dominoes pie for $ 5.99 . May be it's an off day . read more

Homemade pastas, family vibe, welcoming staff and service. I've known the Lo Coco's for over 30 years and they feel like family. If you haven't yet, try the pizzas and papadelle porcini pasta. If they have it, the involtini appetizers are to die for! If you're celiac, you can order any pasta sauce and sub the noodle with gluten free gnocchi. Even better- the eggplant parmigiana doesn't have breadcrumbs and is delicious. read more

My son and I went here to grab a pie last night because we've been wanting to try different places around Berkeley. We normally hit Bobby G's for thin, or Zachary's (occasionally Little Star) for Chicago style. We also tried Nick's on Shattuck almost into Oakland a few weeks ago and thought that was great. I had been here perhaps back in 2016-2017 and thought it was a delicious, traditional, Sicilian style place where the staff is friendly and welcoming. Back then, we didn't order any pizza, but I do remember thinking it was a tad pricey, but I am admittedly a value guy haha. That didn't really cross my mind last night with the crazy food/restaurant price inflation we've experienced over the past few years. If you want your local food establishments to be able to stay in business, turn a decent profit and pay a fair wage, that's just what it costs. We ordered the large Lo Coco's special, which is pepperoni, green onion, artichoke, and anchovies. This pizza was an absolutely wonderful mix of flavors and cooked perfectly. My son, who can be prone to hyperbole, said it might be the best pizza he's ever had. I must say the anchovies were very subtle and I can't say I actually tasted any in the first bite, but then you would catch a hint of it in the next bite that blended so well with the rest of the pie. The pepperoni was also unique tasting in a good way. Since I had eaten some of their wonderful bread and part of a fresh green salad, I was only able to eat a couple of slices. Looking forward to next time. read more

I give a 5 star for food. I recommend the stake dish.customer service was great. Everyone was great and making sure we had everything we needed and ambiance . Definitely recommended read more

Long standing restaurant- delicious warm and fresh breads, old fashioned tasty dishes and my favorite ? Garlic -Eggplant pizza yum yum yum!!