
ZINO is a Mediterranean cuisine restaurant in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. ZINO weaves together flavors and fresh ingredients inspired by 22 Mediterranean cuisines, food-friendly wines and craft brews from around the Bay. Curated craft cocktails complement tasty mezze, dips and dishes served in beautiful Mediterranean-style tagines. The artistically-designed interiors are refreshing, drawing on inspiration from the land and sea, creating a colorful social gathering place.
Stylish spot for Mediterranean small plates, dips, entrees & brunch paired with beer & wine.
Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 225-6034
Website: https://www.hotelshattuckplaza.com/dining
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Reviews
First off, the waitress seemed stressed, incompetent and unhelpful. After waiting over 40 minutes for the food, I had to ask about the delay, only to be told there was a mix-up, and they were trying to make it as quickly as possible. Not once did the waitress apologize for the mistake. Instead, another woman, who appeared to be in charge, offered an apology.
When the omelette finally arrived, I was shocked. It looked like a stinking mess, veggie omelette looked like vomit! The avocado toast was just cold toast with sliced avocado and some greens thrown on top – no effort at all. Additionally, there was no salt or pepper on the table, and no sauces were provided. We had to ask for hot sauce, and the ketchup arrived just as I was finishing my potatoes.
I didn’t even touch the omelette, and the hostess was kind enough not to charge me for the inedible meal. Despite the issues, I left no tip because the service and food quality were far below expectations.
It’s a shame, as this place has potential, but I won’t be returning anytime soon.AVOID! I dined at La Note near by for brunch and that is where you need to eat! Stay away from this one!
We started with the spreads which were absolutely delicious. Cocktails were fresh and fun and interesting. Entrees were mouthwatering. I had the lamb which fell off the bone and melted in my mouth. Friends had chicken/vegetable tagine. Somehow we found room for dessert and that was just as delicious. Chocolate tart and the peach tart are a must! The gelato on top was delightful by itself.
Forgot to mention that 2 eggs any style costs $21. Even in this economy with the price of eggs that is an absurd price, especially for how unremarkable the service is.
Keep in mind this is a large, kinda fancy, “safe choice” hotel restaurant.
While the dishes have a Mediterranean angle, this is not the place that would come to mind if someone said “let’s get some Mediterranean food”.
It took more than 1 hour to bring breakfast to the room. So, we did not tip them. Then, we found hair in the food and asked them to bring new one. The new check had service charge in it to force us to tip them.