non-exotic family meal in Berkeley?

[somervilleoldtimer]

I'm visiting family who just moved to Berkeley. We're looking for dinner out tonight, for people who like good food but aren't terribly adventurous. Good Italian or Chinese or Indian or something like that would be fine. Suggestions? Thanks.

[nicedragonboy]

If Cajun isn't too exotic, then Angeline's might be a good choice. Otherwise closer to your requests, the Trattoria on College is decent italian or perhaps Oliveto. Great China downtown is good or Ajanta for Indian on Solano Ave.

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Ajanta Restaurant
1888 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

Great China Restaurant
2115 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Oliveto Cafe
5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

[milklady]

Not knowing your price point, here are some ideas:

Breads of India
Digs Bistro (I believe that tomorrow night is their last night, so definitely call in advance)
Rivoli
Chez Panisse Cafe
Little Star Pizza (Solano in Albany)
Venus

Let us know what you pick!
Pizzaiolo (North Oakland)

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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709

Digs Bistro
1453 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

Breads of India
948 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607

Rivoli Restaurant
1539 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

Little Star Pizza
1175 Solano Ave, Albany, CA

[milklady]

I also thought of Sea Salt, as long as everyone eats some fish/seafood.

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Sea Salt
2512 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

[Rapini]

Also not sure about the price point, but would add Corso and Gather

[somervilleoldtimer]

I think my sister has settled on La Note. Thanks so much for all your information -- she's living here so is happy for the input!

[mariacarmen]

La Note is yummy, but i think more ambitious than what i would have thought you were looking for.

[somervilleoldtimer]

La Note was indeed yummy, and I wasn't sure my mother, in particular, would be up for it, but she had the ratatouille and loved it. It was also pricier than what I had expected, but at some point I had to walk away from the discussion and let my family choose. The prices were moderate and the creme brulee au chocolate was great! Nice restaurant, nice ambiance. I would go back.

[mariacarmen]

glad everyone enjoyed!

[mariacarmen]

Just took my unambitious father to LoCoco's: http://www.lococospizzeria.com/ It's a very cute family owned place, been around forever. my dad loved it. the pappardelle bolognese on their specials menu is fantastic, as is their pizza. AND their meatballs!