Quick! Need a restaurant for 8 tonight in Oakland/Berkeley

[OakTownHound]

A birthday dinner originally planned for Friday has just been moved to tonight. Our plan was either Pizzaiolo or Dona Tomas, and we've left messages for both, but we need a backup in case they can't give us a reservation for 8 tonight?

What would be a good alternative? Must take reservations and be nice but not super expensive (ideally same price range as Pizzaiolo and Dona T).

Thanks!

[OakTownHound]

Thanks to all -- turns out Pizzaiolo will be able to accomodate. Thanks for the alternate recommendations; I'll keep them on hand for the future.

[Cheesy Oysters]

You can see if Bucci's is open. They are in Emeryville on Hollis. Gotta love Luka's Tap Room but it can be real noisy later on.

[Robert Lauriston]

Bucci's is open and a good backup option. They can usually accommodate larger groups in the back room.

http://www.buccis.com/dinner.html

[oldhat]

Rivoli on Solano Ave. in Berkeley.

[makaroon]

La Siciliana in Berkeley (on College Ave) was great - we had a graduation dinner there. Only downside is they only take cash (we had to run to an ATM across the street). The pastas were really tasty and the chef was very friendly.

[Robert Lauriston]

The wait at La Siciliana can be half an hour or more even for a two-top. I wouldn't dream of going there with a big party unless the weather outside was nice and nobody minded waiting.

[Ruth Lafler]

Olivia in Berkeley?

Oops, I thought you meant 8 pm, not party of 8. I don't think Olivia would be suitable.