The 5 best Italian spots in Berkeley

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Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana

Looking for a delicious Italian meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Italian spots around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Cafe Nostos

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Topping the list is Cafe Nostos. Located at 1930 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (between University Avenue and Berkeley Way), the themed cafe, Greek and Italian spot is the highest-rated Italian restaurant in Berkeley, boasting five stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp.

2. Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana

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Next up is Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana, situated at 2519 Durant Ave., Suite A (between Bowditch Street and Telegraph Avenue). With four stars out of 1,708 reviews on Yelp, the Italian spot, which offers seafood and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Donato & Co

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Donato & Co, located at 2635 Ashby Ave. (between College and Benvenue avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Italian spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 154 reviews.

4. Creekwood

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Creekwood, an Italian and breakfast and brunch spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 185 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3121 Sacramento St. (between Woolsey and 67th streets) to see for yourself.

5. Corso

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Check out Corso, which has earned four stars out of 679 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian spot at 1788 Shattuck Ave. (between Delaware and Francisco streets).

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