Passione Emporio

This place is underappreciated and pretty much hidden gem! Everything I had here was delicious!Dish are organic, most if not all. Parking can be tough in a busy time, but when I have went it didn't take too long.Owner is very nice with a great interior. Restrooms shared with the coffee place next door. I've had the lasagna, Margherita pizza and some others, the fries, the affogato. All so good. Would definitely recommend. So worth.

We had a great dinner with exceptional service. I was disappointed that we were the first ones to be seated for the night and they were already out of items such as mussels and chocolate dessert items. The items we did enjoy were:- papardelle salmon: slight lemony taste which went well with the salmon of course and the papardelle was freshly made. I thought the salmon would have large pieces but instead were very small pieces, like crushed, but a good amount of it. The serving size was on the small side.- salad with spinach and pears: solid salad with gorgonzola cheese I believe and pears that paired nicely. It was a good serving size.- Margherita pizza: solid pizza but nothing really special. I could have used more basil on it or maybe The basil pieces were small that I didn't feel like it had enough. I did enjoy the spicy olive oil they give on the side for a nice kick.Awesome that there is plenty of parking available on the street. I also liked that they have a few gelato options on display. I enjoyed the ambiance, it is a cute restaurant!

A hidden gem, as another diner noted- exactly! Had an AMAZING late lunch here today w hubs & we ate soooo well Salad w burrato cheese, gnocchi w pesto & tomatoes, pizza- every dish stellar and perfect. Our server was phenomenal-managing about 12 tables by herself w a great chill attitude - whoa! Love the artwork and vibe of the place too. Homemade ice cream to boot?! OMG. It doesn't get any better than this. GO!! Just treat yourself & GO!!

WOW! The pizza tastes great!Perfectly chewy crust. Enough pepperoni scattered on a bright red marinara sauce with buttery tangy melted mozzarella cheese topping. Bright high ceilings with walls that display the Gorgeous paintings by local artist Julie Ann Accornero. Her Mandalas invite you to look deeply and feel the healing Colors and Beauty.

I went to this restaurant when I saw this recommended on Yelp when I was looking for pizza. Parking is a little hard to come by, but not too bad. The restaurant inside is small and cozy. The staff there is friendly and helpful. During my visit I also saw that they sell gelato. The staff recommended some and offered samples which I tried. I ended up ordered a Fiori pizza and pistachio gelato. The pizza was very good, especially when you add a little kick of the chili oil. Ask for some and try it. As for the gelato, it is creamy and sweet. Loved them both. The pizza was so good, I went back within the week for lunch. Looking forward to going again for good pizza.

I had their Gelato, and it was absolutely delicious. Creamy, rich, and full of flavor!

Adorable small authentic Italian spot nestled in the unassuming 5th street, harder to find for folks didn't already about it, but the up side is easier street parking which I personally do highly value! Great spot for date or small intimate gatherings!Came here on a Friday evening, only one waiter was present at the establishment for the entire meal duration, but he however did manage to serve all the tables to what I could see very effectively even as the restaurant completely filled up! That said, another wait staff would have absolutely improved the dining experience for the guests overall.We started the meal with an order of focaccia, Sunday salad, and seared Spanish octopus. - Focaccia is very thin which I do prefer since the outside crusty parts are the best! Definitely drizzle some of their delicious house made spicy olive oil on it!- Spinach salad was light and refreshing, tiny extra crunchy croutons provided lovely texture variation.- Spanish octopus with olives were the absolute star of the meal! Octopus cooked to perfection, and the flavor was so well balanced with the olives, potatoes, and tomatoes!For mains, we tried pizza, pappardelle, raviolis, and gnocchi! As someone who is very picky about carbs, I'm happy to report that everything I tried were made with high quality ingredients and worth every calories! Pro tip - drizzle the spicy olive oil on that pizza and thank me later!Don't leave without trying their desserts and/or the most yummy gelato made in the facility just behind the restaurant!Look forward to coming back and trying rest of the menu items!

We were served the most delicious lunch - we ordered off the "Berkeley Restaurant Week" menu - and the service was impeccable. We each enjoyed a scoop of the pistachio gelato to finish (included), could not have been better!

This is a hidden gem in Berkeley! The food was delicious and we had great service! I had the lasagna and my husband had some gluten free pasta with salmon.

We had a wonderful birthday celebration here--the food, including the housemade pasta, pizza and antipasti, was delicious, the waiter was warm, attentive and helpful and the atmosphere was relaxed and cozy. We already know that we will be returning many times in the future--by far the best Italian meal we've enjoyed in Berkeley.