Fast-food outfit with late hours provides Italian comfort dishes to a student-heavy clientele.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2519 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 548-4860
Website: http://www.gypsysitaliana.com/
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Reviews
Elizabeth Ready
Food was good and satisfying at an acceptable price point. Service was super friendly, kind, and deserving of a generous tip. The restaurant was clean; seating was very tight (not their fault that they are popular). Each pasta was cooked to perfection, not mushy. Sauces were flavorful, and meats were fairly tender. Portions were the perfect ratios of carbs, protein, veggies. Love the roasted garlic cloves on the bread! Everyone who was with me said they would come back again.
… moreMika Lam
So so yummy and worth all the hype! This place made me miss home in the best way ever. Their Godfather dish is off the charts. The crisped pancetta and goldenly crisped chicken was everything and more! The pure roasted garlic is so smooth and delectable when spread on the bread. I will say, it’s a very humble establishment. The service is quick, the workers are respectable in many ways, and it’s simple. It’s a place for food without all the extreme over the top stuff you see at restaurants today, while also still bringing you what feels like a piece of home at restaurant level.
Ambiance was chill, many tables inside the restaurant and they definitely do fill up fast!
… moreAmbiance was chill, many tables inside the restaurant and they definitely do fill up fast!
Orlando Marcano
On January 2nd, I visited Gypsy’s Trattoria Italiana in Berkeley with a friend, and let me tell you, this place is a hidden gem.
I ordered Special #2: a huge plate of pasta in a rich, creamy pesto-style sauce with veggies, topped with tender, well-seasoned steak strips and served with hot, steamy garlic bread slathered in freshly made smashed garlic butter. It came out piping hot and smelled incredible. My friend had a different pasta dish and could only finish half—the portions are no joke. I definitely overate, in the best way.
The vibe is casual, the service is quick, and the staff are friendly and warm. For the price, the food honestly rivals what you’d get at some high-end Italian restaurants, which makes it an easy yes for me.
I highly recommend not only visiting Gypsy’s, but specifically ordering Special #2 if you see it. I’d love for them to cement this as a permanent menu item. It deserves a permanent spot! I’ll absolutely be back and plan to bring family from all over the world here when they visit Berkeley.
… moreI ordered Special #2: a huge plate of pasta in a rich, creamy pesto-style sauce with veggies, topped with tender, well-seasoned steak strips and served with hot, steamy garlic bread slathered in freshly made smashed garlic butter. It came out piping hot and smelled incredible. My friend had a different pasta dish and could only finish half—the portions are no joke. I definitely overate, in the best way.
The vibe is casual, the service is quick, and the staff are friendly and warm. For the price, the food honestly rivals what you’d get at some high-end Italian restaurants, which makes it an easy yes for me.
I highly recommend not only visiting Gypsy’s, but specifically ordering Special #2 if you see it. I’d love for them to cement this as a permanent menu item. It deserves a permanent spot! I’ll absolutely be back and plan to bring family from all over the world here when they visit Berkeley.
L Mo
Honestly was not prepared for the environment that was Gypsy’s. Came on a Sunday around 9pm. The guy taking orders was pretty rude, I asked if I could have some mozzarella on added on my pasta. Went back and fourth with the gentleman because he told me he cannot put mozzarella because theres cheddar mixed in the cheese. Which makes no sense since there is chicken parm on the menu. W.e no mozz on my pasta, cool.
Then sitting down is another task, there was people holding seats for people with a group like 8 when there is only 3 people in there group currently. While there is other people with outside food taking up multiple tables taking up space for paying patrons. One guy with a ramen another group of people eating burritos and donuts. No one managing the seating was pretty crazy to me. Cool ill sit at the table next to the door that is being held by someone smoking a cigarette in 30 degree weather.
Honestly the food was great. I was surprised how well my pasta was. All in all I would only get take out next time, I wouldn’t subject my self to this dine in mayhem again.
… moreThen sitting down is another task, there was people holding seats for people with a group like 8 when there is only 3 people in there group currently. While there is other people with outside food taking up multiple tables taking up space for paying patrons. One guy with a ramen another group of people eating burritos and donuts. No one managing the seating was pretty crazy to me. Cool ill sit at the table next to the door that is being held by someone smoking a cigarette in 30 degree weather.
Honestly the food was great. I was surprised how well my pasta was. All in all I would only get take out next time, I wouldn’t subject my self to this dine in mayhem again.
Seth Watson
TLDR: You can make their meatball sandwich at home easily! Just dump a can of spaghetti-o’s on some cheap bread, let it soak until soggy.
Side note – Last year I got food poisoning from their Gypsy Chicken. It sent me to the hospital.
I used to order Gypsy’s Trattoria Italiana several times a week. I always ordered the Gypsy Chicken dish and it was always great until one time I ate it and I ended up hospitalized. Ever since then I’ve avoid eating there but eventually I came back and tried some other dishes. I’ve tried the chicken parmigiana, pizza, calzone and meatball sandwich – all have been subpar. I think this restaurant is cutting corners to save money and not using fresh ingredients. Hence the flavorless meat slices in my picture instead of flavorful meatballs as advertised. Nice portion sizes though and I hear the Frutti Di Mare is good but I’m too scared to try their seafood.
Dear Gypsy’s, what happened? Quality matters. Please get it together. Thanks.
… moreSide note – Last year I got food poisoning from their Gypsy Chicken. It sent me to the hospital.
I used to order Gypsy’s Trattoria Italiana several times a week. I always ordered the Gypsy Chicken dish and it was always great until one time I ate it and I ended up hospitalized. Ever since then I’ve avoid eating there but eventually I came back and tried some other dishes. I’ve tried the chicken parmigiana, pizza, calzone and meatball sandwich – all have been subpar. I think this restaurant is cutting corners to save money and not using fresh ingredients. Hence the flavorless meat slices in my picture instead of flavorful meatballs as advertised. Nice portion sizes though and I hear the Frutti Di Mare is good but I’m too scared to try their seafood.
Dear Gypsy’s, what happened? Quality matters. Please get it together. Thanks.
Lydia
Food: it’s pretty good for the price. The flavors not too bad and it’s filling as this is a popular choice among students.
Service: always busy but the staff is always helpful with recommendations and answering questions.
Ambiance: very casual and a bit crowded. Would recommend the outdoor public seating.
… moreService: always busy but the staff is always helpful with recommendations and answering questions.
Ambiance: very casual and a bit crowded. Would recommend the outdoor public seating.
madalynn mendoza (maddie)
This spot had a charming ambiance, with adorable lamps and chairs that immediately caught my eye. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, which I’d rate a solid 8.6/10. The portion was generous, and they didn’t skimp on the meatballs. It also came with garlic bread, which was a standout—the roasted garlic spread on the bread was incredible.
My boyfriend tried the gnocchi primavera, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment at 4.8/10. The gnocchi was overly soft, and the dish was overloaded with olives that had an off-putting metallic taste, which overshadowed the other flavors.
The service was straightforward—nothing notable, just taking orders and delivering food. One downside was the extra $1 charge per item for card payments, which felt unnecessary.
Overall, it’s a nice spot with good food, especially the spaghetti and garlic bread. I’d recommend it if you’re in the area and feeling hungry, but perhaps skip the gnocchi.
… moreMy boyfriend tried the gnocchi primavera, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment at 4.8/10. The gnocchi was overly soft, and the dish was overloaded with olives that had an off-putting metallic taste, which overshadowed the other flavors.
The service was straightforward—nothing notable, just taking orders and delivering food. One downside was the extra $1 charge per item for card payments, which felt unnecessary.
Overall, it’s a nice spot with good food, especially the spaghetti and garlic bread. I’d recommend it if you’re in the area and feeling hungry, but perhaps skip the gnocchi.
Jocelyn Brooks
UPDATE 3/22: Excellent service, great prices and delicious food.
My wife found this spot and took me here the 1st time because the owners are from New York and that’s where we are from. Well this place did not disappoint.
Tonight was the 2nd time we went and we enjoyed everything we had. We will continue to be customers here!!
Very delicious… everything was hot
… moreMy wife found this spot and took me here the 1st time because the owners are from New York and that’s where we are from. Well this place did not disappoint.
Tonight was the 2nd time we went and we enjoyed everything we had. We will continue to be customers here!!
Very delicious… everything was hot
Leslie West
Gypsies is a Italian staple for the entire bay area. All sauces are made from scratch we usually get the chicken Alfredo or salmon Alfredo and decided to go with a customer recommendation of the beef Bolognese and have been getting it ever sense. It’s really just raviolis they also have a ravioli Alfredo that you can add chicken to. Do not sleep on this gem order what you can afford. You can turn any one of the meals on the menu into a combo which is a soda plus a salad not to exceed 15.99$!!! Don’t be afraid to double park like everyone else.
… moreDeidre M Williams
It stayed busy the entire time we were there. It’s a small spot. I’m not a big pasta eater so you might want to take my review with a grain of salt. The food wasn’t bad but it wasn’t AMAZING… but that’s just me AGAIN I’m not a pasta lover. The portions were big and I enjoyed my salad. The service was ok.
One other thing just putting cloves of garlic on bread doesn’t make it garlic bread I scraped it off….
… moreOne other thing just putting cloves of garlic on bread doesn’t make it garlic bread I scraped it off….