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4.4 (266 reviews)

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Miriam W.

I liked everything I tasted at Three One Four. I'd happily get the Ghost Town pizza and the meatballs again. Service was kind and attentive. If i went back on a date, I'd love to sit in the two seats near the fireplace. My daughter was low energy when we arrived but steadily perked up as the food arrived and wanted to share her thoughts in this review. My kid's perspective: - I really liked the fried dough and sauce that came with the meatballs! - The sad thing is that it only comes with three pieces of fried dough so we each only got one. I wish there were more! - It is magnificent! She's already asked us to return, which we probably will!

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Michelle T.

The pizza and the service were EVERYTHING! The place was very cute and in a great area - street parking available and close to the freeway. More on the food: It was hard to decide on what to get because all the pizzas sounded so good. We landed on the golden bear and had not ONE regret! That hot honey was the icing on the cake! We went with their pasta special which was good. It honestly could've used just a tad more seasoning/flavor but it was still really good. The dessert was cool. We enjoyed the flavors of the cannoli flight though they seemed a little harder than what I'm used to. They weren't bad by any means. Drinks - all of them! Perfectly crafted. I cannot WAIT to come back.

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Stephanie Y.

I enjoyed three one four. The place is charming both inside and out and service was so kind. They are busy on weekends, so make those reservations. While not sure I'd go super out of the way for it, for a neighborhood spot, it's a gem and I'd return. The really good: the pizza. Well cooked, good ingredients and well put together. We did the tasting meal for 2 and the pizza was the standout. We also went with the Caesar salad which was tasty. The meatballs were solid and the canoli flight was a sweet treat at the end. The not so great: the Fiamma cocktail I ordered wasn't the best. It was a tequila based drink but had an extremely thick and sweet smoothie/juice involved, making it almost undrinkable. I think the cocktail list in general could use a revamp. I love a good cocktail and none of these screamed out. 5 star ambiance, good pizza and a great location in a 'hood needing more restaurants. This makes a solid spot for date night or a friend catch up.

$65 for 2 people menu
Veronica L.

Really nice ambiance inside with a good lively feel. Server was attentive in the beginning but it dropped off as the night went on. I think it was the owner who said our party of 3 could do the $65 menu for 2 people and add on a salad which was nice. He also let us use a $20 off redemption for the meal which was appreciated. We got the appetizers which was a salad and Brussels sprouts and then the pizza and pasta came out almost immediately afterwards so the timing of the food served was off. I would highly recommend they space out the entrees so you aren't forced to either eat everything or have cold entrees after you've had the appetizers. Brussels sprouts and the salad were probably the best. The pesto sauce was good but the pasta was too soft and mushy, not close to al dente. Pizza was cold by the time we got to it after working on the brussel sprouts and salad. As others have mentioned in reviews, it just tasted sweet and was not that good - the flavor profile was mediocre and the crust was 1/3 of the pie. We only had 4 slices out of the 6. We were given dessert menus but the server also forgot the $65 meal comes with a cannoli flight. This seemed pretty basic for the service if you order a set meal so I encourage the business to remind the servers and kitchen to bring out the dessert if a set menu was ordered. You don't get a choice for the dessert either so this was an oversight. The box they gave us for the remaining two slices really didn't fit well so I think my friend just shoved them together upside down. All in all, I hope we can try them another time because maybe it was an off night. Kudos for the set menu options and thanks to the gentleman who let us just get the $65 menu and redeem the $20 off. Hope my review helps them work out some kinks.

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Amanda S.

This was my second time coming and I absolutely love this place! Such a classy vibe that although has plenty of space, still feels intimate. Great for birthday dinners and dates. Staff are always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. And the bet part of all they have an AMAZING happy hour! 5-6:30pm $5 all cocktails and their cocktails are amazing and boozy! Soak up the alcohol with any of their delicious pies and my favorite, baked pasta. Also, never leave without the tiramisu!

Pesto rigatoni
Sophia S.

I was really craving some cacio e pepe (even in spite of my mild egg allergy) and looked up nearby places that served it. To my delight, I found Three One Four Pizzeria and their food pics looked top notch, AND the reviews were great! My husband and I went to check it out and boy, we were so glad we did. First, the staff is very friendly and we enjoyed the vibe there. It's very well decorated and the ambiance feels cozy, classy, and private. The Brussels sprouts came first, and I LOVED that they came with bacon and green grapes! I haven't seen that combo before, and the bacon added a delicious richness while the grapes added some nice sweetness and freshness that balanced things out. I usually am not a fan of meatballs as I find they have too strong of an onion flavor, but the meatballs we had here were perfect for me. No overpowering onion taste, great texture, and excellent sauce that came with it. We also enjoyed the gnocchi fritto. The dough wasn't too oily and yet was still deliciously fried. We loved the cheeses and jam it came with. Perfect pairings! We really liked the pesto rigatoni, too. Lovely refreshing pesto flavor that wasn't too overpowering, and great al dente pasta. And...I LOVED the cacio e pepe. It was rich, deliciously cheesy, and the pasta was perfectly al dente. Finally, we also enjoyed the East Bay pizza! I loved that it had truffle that worked really well with the cheese. My husband and I will be back to have more!

cacio e pepe
Tracy T.

Wanted to check out this place solely for the cheese roll. Literally I was sold on that. This is a cute little spot in Berkeley in a relatively residential neighborhood to just keep that in mind. Parking is pretty good but again this may depend on what's going on. This restaurant has an indoor and outdoor area which is nice. We ended up sitting indoor and there was a window that opened up so it still gave us some fresh air. We got the brussels sprouts as an appetizer and they were so good. We didn't get them without the bacon rather have the bacon on the side. But they were so delicious. And the dough! The dough was so good. Actually want more of that dough. I could probably eat a whole meal of just that dough. Apparently the fried dough that comes with the appetizers like brussels sprouts is the pizza crust so that gives you an idea of what you're getting. I ended up getting the cacio e pepe because I want that pasta in that cheese roll and I wanted it to be rolled around that thing and made to be the easiest. And it was. It was pretty good and I also had topped with Parmesan as well (because, why not?) well I did enjoyed pasta, it was a little lukewarm and also needed a bit of salt. Those two things would've made it really amazing. The pizzas are really good and you really can't go wrong with any of them because again that dough is just so yummy and so worth it. We did wanna get dessert however unfortunately our server forgot to come check back up on us and offer it before the kitchen close so we were unable to partake. All in all this is a great place to come for date night or just to hang out with a small group of friends. Service was really friendly and knowledgeable and that's always a plus.

Peter Y.

We came here to celebrate our 3-year wedding anniversary and couldn't have picked a better spot. From the moment we walked in, everything--from the warm ambiance to the attentive service--set the tone for a great night. This place is a fantastic addition to the Berkeley food scene. The menu was packed with tempting choices, so we decided to sample a little from each section. We started with Grandmother's Meatballs and the Little Gem Salad--both full of flavor and beautifully presented. The standout for me was the Cacio e Pepe, prepared tableside in a cheese wheel. It was rich, creamy, and totally unforgettable. We also tried the Golden Bear pizza, which had a perfectly crisp crust and ultra-fresh toppings that really brought it all together. Every bite was a win. Safe to say we'll be back--this place is something special.

fireplace
Sophie C.

This is one of my top 3 Berkeley restaurants and happy hours (!!!). Ambiance, food, service, all incredible. The pizza has a sourdough thin crust: light and airy, with just the right crisp. More complex than your typical crust, saltier... I love it. The Nonna is my personal fave: red sauce, fresh mozz, mushroom, sausage, thyme with a hint of spice... my kind of pizza! The Blueprint is Chef Brandon's classic: simple yet full of depth, with an incredible basil pesto. Hot tip: pair your pizza with "grandma's meatballs." They're rich and hearty with an amazing tomato sauce. And WOW, the fried dough that comes with it is such an unexpected banger and a fun experience with the sauce. Happy hour is unbeatable: $5 cocktails with any dish. I'm obsessed with the Fiamma & Bella (fruity cocktail girly always). Brandon and the staff are all incredibly personable and kind. Rustic ambiance, lots of various seating available, swanky bar... say less! One of my favorites!

cacio e pepe
Jamie K.

We paid a visit to 314 pizzeria because of a coupon we had, an excuse to eat. We ended up getting the marg pizza, the golden bear pizza, cacio e pepe for the cheese wheel, and the tiramisu. Totally recommend the HH drinks - half off cocktails and $7 wines are worth coming back for. Marg - always my fav, and the classic was our fav for the night. Dough stood out above other pizzerias Golden bear pizza- the honey was a BIT too much and made the entire pizza sticky very quick - just a drizzle would've been enough. However, this is a more special one and would be great to pair w a savory pizza. Pasta - The cheese wheel cart was broken apparently, so we didn't get to see it up close - but the staff tried their best to bring it as close to us as possible. As for taste, I'm not a cacio e pepe expert, but this one did taste a bit bland. The ambience was a perfect date night - smart casual and for the locals but also modern. We appreciated each staff member who greeted us enthusiastically + were super helpful with drinks and recs. I must say the tiramisu was not the tastiest I've had - the ladyfingers were still a bit dry, bUT the presentation was fun! They build it in front of you, and I'm not sure if I know another Berkeley restaurant that does this. I must say that the prices are a bit high for what we had, but this place is def worth a try - esp for HH!

Outside dining area
DJ R.

Amazing ambiance, perfect for both family dinners and date nights. Our waitress, Nami, was a rockstar funny, attentive, and knew the menu inside out. Everything we ate was fresh nothing tasted pre-made or reheated. The Caesar salad was so good my date (a Caesar hater) loved it. The pesto rigatoni was seasoned to perfection, and the Golden Bear pizza with bacon, mozzarella, and hot honey drizzle was a flavor bomb. The crust was fantastic, and that hot honey took it over the top. Fresh food, great service, and a beautiful outdoor seating area. Three One Four Pizzeria nails it.

Outdoor area
Cristy M.

A super cute, swanky vibe perfect for a fun night out or date night vegetarians and gluten friendly. The service was top-tier: the staff was so attentive and really made sure we had everything we needed throughout. We even got to meet the owner such a kind and welcoming guy! Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already. Pro tip: they suggested making a reservation since evenings tend to get busy. Don't sleep on this spot!

Kristin N.

Such a beautiful restaurant with wonderful staff and delicious food. The happy hour drinks are a STEAL. $5 house cocktails is the best deal around. We ordered the cauliflower fritto to start, the aioli is the perfect sauce. I held back the leftover sauce to dip my crust into. Next was the potato bacon pizza, my husband loved it. So much delicious savory bacon. We also have the herbed ricotta pizza, that was my favorite with the fritto spicy sauce. The Itallian cosmo was my favorite cocktail, it was one of the best I've had in years. Cacaio e Pepe is served table side in the Parmesan wheel, we're ordering that next time for sure. Tiramisu was also served table side, so fun to watch and eat. Overall, happy hour is the best deal in Berkeley. There is no other place slinging these high quality drinks in an Insta worthy place with really delicious food. I would recommend this place to all my friends, but then I might have to wait for a table ;)

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Their pizza is actually amazing. Ambiance is nice. Comfy seats and the happy hour cocktail specials are great and nice price!

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Nami is the best! Thank you for the kind feedback Rebekah!

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Food was amazing and vibe was set very well, me and boyfriend loved the pesto pasta. Will definitely be going back

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What an incredible dining experience. The food, excellent staff, amazing CHEF equal memorable Sunday evening adventure

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Ask the Community - Three One Four Pizzeria

What vegan options you have?

Pizza without cheese is just flatbread

Are dogs allowed on patio?

Yes

What is the tequila drink called? It was delicious and I want to recommend it to a friend who will try it out when their adult kids visit in a month or so?

It's called the Fiamma. I'm so glad you liked it! Brandon Wilson… 

Do you have a full bar?

Ray, I hope all is well with you sir. I just wanted to update my response to your question. As of today 7/23/24 we will be offering a full bar at three.one four. We hope to see you soon, have a great weekend!… 

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Tipsea - Floral Reef $16 - Ginger guava tequila , Lightkeepers Daughter $15- pineapple coconut rum, The Green Flash $14- Basil Fuji apple Vodka

Tipsea

4.4(184 reviews)
1.5 mi•Downtown Berkeley
•$$

Cute decor, love the name, and very nice staff. Cocktails are crafted really well and tasted high…read morequality. Didn't try the food, but saw lots of people ordering with good happy hour deals. Love that the workers were having fun and playing music. Lots of bars were closed during a Friday early afternoon, but tipsea was open! Can't wait to come back here anytime I go to a concert at the Greek or Cornerstone.

Shattuck is full of fun bars to slip into, Tipsea being one of them. I've been here twice, and this…read morewas the first time trying snacks while here besides cocktails. Looking for an in-between spot (a sip and bite before dinner), we cozied up to the bar here for a quick cocktail and bar food snack. We ordered onion rings that came with the choice of a variety of sauces including Tikka Sauce, Siracha Mango, Sweet Chili, Korean BBQ, Hot Honey, and more. Both the cocktails and snacks came timely, and we enjoyed conversation and community chatting with other locals/tourists visiting Berkeley for a short time. The vibes are right in Tipsea and I dig the nautical ambiance/theme/play on words. Worthy of a stop through; street parking on Shattuck/paid garages nearby, but ride-share sometimes easiest for these locations. NA options available and full menu including burgers, a fried chicken sando, seafood options, other bar snacks including Navi's and loaded tots, and dessert.

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Tipsea - Full bar

Full bar

Tipsea - Pina colada(flower) lemon drop and a ocean breeze(so good!) all amazing drinks

Pina colada(flower) lemon drop and a ocean breeze(so good!) all amazing drinks

Tipsea - Lemon drop

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Lemon drop

Schmidt's Pub

Schmidt's Pub

4.4(242 reviews)
0.6 mi•Berkeley Hills
•$

FYI, this spot is cash only. Schmidt's Pub is so unique. Solano Ave. in Albany/Berkeley doesn't…read morehave too many watering holes, and this pub is the perfect mix of quirky and community. There's an exterior in the front to sit outside and enjoy a beautiful late summer evening, and also an exterior in the back of the building to do the same. Or enjoy purchasing a tobacco pipe/tobacco/papers. No food here, but Solano is lined with eateries for pre/post pub action. They have a fireplace for the cold nights, and board games. A fun mix of locals working or hardly working :) This is a beer/wine spot also. Great mix of local sips, and some fun snacks too. Love the art and wall artifacts. A great addition to the area and meeting place for new and old friends alike. Easy on the wallet, metered-parking on Solano.

A must-visit place for anyone living in the area (4/5 Green Stars)…read moreBring cash! That's the first rule of Schmidt's Pub. Maybe it's the only rule! I've been coming here a bit more regularly, lately - more visits in the last year compared to the previous decade, in fact. Now I wonder what I was waiting for. According to the East Bay Express, Schmidt's Pub is "basically your living room, but better" - that does sum it up, except that very few of us have living rooms anything like this, with a cozy fireplace surrounded by comfy armchairs and rustic tables beside sunny windows. Not many of us have living rooms with Old Speckled Hen on tap, or populated with an entertaining parade of quirky folk and friendly dogs. If the people and dogs are not entertaining enough then pick up a copy of Calvin and Hobbes or A History of Clay Pipes (okay, I made that one up) and have a little retreat with a pint. 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on these factors: * Beer on tap (transported in reusable kegs) has a much lower footprint compared to bottles or cans. * Allows you to bring your own food, which is good for folk like vegans who are often more comfortable with BYO. * The snacks available at the counter could be a bit more Berkeley (or Albany)! They were mostly from big corps - Lays chips (PepsiCo) and chocolate bars from Mars. Would be nice to see a more imaginative/ethical selection. * A great community space with an inclusive atmosphere. Schmidt's is home to many groups (e.g., knitting) and provides a second family for many, some who send postcards from their trips! * Finally, we shouldn't underestimate the importance of having a place to slow down, reflect and connect with each other a little. In that respect, Schmidt's Pub is worth its weight in gold.

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Schmidt's Pub - 02.2023 fieldwork blueberry parfait

02.2023 fieldwork blueberry parfait

Schmidt's Pub
Schmidt's Pub - 02.2023 today's wine menu

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02.2023 today's wine menu

Little Star Pizza - 9" Deep Old School

Little Star Pizza

4.0(1.1k reviews)
0.8 mi
•$$

The pizza is the star at Little Star Pizza! Located on a busy stretch of Solano Avenue on the lower…read moreportion near the San Pablo Avenue intersection on Albany, California, Little Star Pizza is just one of many locations of this burgeoning franchise from owner Brian Sadigursky, who began his mini-pizza making empire of his signature cornmeal crust deep dish pizzas in a small location along Divisadero Street in San Francisco's Nopa neighborhood. That location has since closed down, but two locations remain, this one in Albany and another along Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District. The team also owns three The Star pizza restaurants with locations in Oakland, Alameda, and Portland, Oregon. With all these locations to keep track of what makes people keep coming back for all these wide varieties of pizza pies? It's the dough of course, but it is not just any dough, it is their beautifully crusty cornmeal dough that is cooked to perfection for their Chicago-style deep dish pizza that is what makes Little Star and all of their subsidiaries so worthwhile. I had originally been to this location when they were located literally right next door in a smaller location on the corner. Now, in a much larger location, with floor to ceiling windows that let in natural light on two sides, and their own communal parking lot, where there is a door for direct takeout orders, Little Star Pizza is thriving here in Albany. What brought me and a dining mate back for a first time visit to this newer location was the affordable lunchtime deal that they serve seemingly seven days a week. From open until 3 p.m. diners can order a Personal Signature Pizza either Deep Dish or Thin Crust for only 11 dollars. You can also build your own personal pizza for 9 dollars which is an affordable option. My fellow dining mate and I knew we wanted to select from their Seasonal Specials or their Signature Pies. I decided to order their Personal size All-Star Signature Pie, which was topped with bacon, meatballs, sausage, pepperoni, provolone cheese and served on their signature cornmeal crust, then filled with mozzarella cheese and house-made tomato sauce & finished with parmesan & oregano. My dining mate was intrigued by their Specials menu, and their Personal size Sweet Heat, which was topped with spicy sausage, caramelized red onions, cherry peppers, hot honey and served on their signature cornmeal crust, then filled with mozzarella cheese and house-made tomato sauce & finished with parmesan & oregano. Since both pizzas were so affordable at 11 dollars each, we decided to splurge and order two dessert drinks as I ordered their Golden Gate Orange Soda Float and my dining mate ordered their Dad's Root Beer Soda Float. The wait for our personal size pizzas would be a lengthy one, at least twenty minutes, which for about a nine inch pizza pie, is still a considerable amount of time. But once you do get the pizzas you order, I can report it is well worth the wait, as the pizza has that extra special graininess to it that makes it extra special good. Combined with the fresh tomatoes and an abundance of mozzarella cheese, you cannot go wrong with any type of pizza you order. I liked my All-Star pizza pie with its abundance of meat toppings and I tried my dining mates Sweet Heat pizza pie and it came as delivered as it has a combination of sweetness meets spiciness. Luckily our wait wasn't too long, as we had our ice cream and soda floats to keep us satiated while we waited for our pizzas to be handcrafted. Our total bill was $42.08, which was with tax but before gratuity, which in all reality was very reasonable considering we ordered two rather large personal deep dish pizzas, and our floats were a mere fraction less in terms of pricing. Since they have a Happy Hour on weeknights from 3-5:30 p.m. with reasonably priced cocktails, one-topping pizzas and other menu items at affordable pricing, you better believe it will not be another decade that passes by before I make another appearance. Here's to the continued success of Little Star Pizza, may more locations be in the future, and may their current locations continue to thrive thanks to their delectable Signature Deep Dish pizzas!

Went to Little Star Friday for lunch. The place was pretty empty, pretty dark inside and on the…read morecold side We ordered two side Cesar salads which were good. My partner got a personal Sweet Heat pizza, a very value. I ordered the personal Meatball pizza and it was awful. The thing was topped with huge gobs od mozarella cheese. Way too much cheese. I should have sent the thing back but I scrapped off the cheese and went to work. Not very good meatballs and the crust was lame. Def a waste of money

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Little Star Pizza - Take-out counter

Take-out counter

Little Star Pizza - Classic pizza

Classic pizza

Little Star Pizza - Build Your Own - Plain Cheese w/ Olives/Spicy Sausage/ Pepperoni Deep Dish

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Build Your Own - Plain Cheese w/ Olives/Spicy Sausage/ Pepperoni Deep Dish

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