Agrodolce – Italian
Agrodolce captures the vibrant spirit of the Sicilian coast, inviting guests into a space where the golden crunch of frittura mista and the delicate perfume of fried zucchini blossoms evoke a sun-drenched Mediterranean afternoon. The kitchen masterfully balances the bold, "sour-sweet" harmonies of its namesake through traditional staples like rich eggplant caponata and silken beef carpaccio, creating a sensory journey that feels both deeply rooted in island heritage and refreshingly contemporary.
1730 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA 94709 https://agrodolceberkeley.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, candida, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the friendly and welcoming service, noting that the staff creates a pleasant environment for a casual meal. Celebrated for providing a reliable dining experience that meets expectations, reviewers highlight the approachable menu and consistent quality of the food. While the pace is more relaxed, diners enjoy the unhurried atmosphere and the attentive nature of the team.
Menu
Salads and Soups
- Cefalù - $12: little gem romaine, anchovie garlic lemon dressing, shaved parmigiano/reggiano, buttery garlic crostini Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Rughetta - $13: wild arugula, fennel, shaved carrot, goat cheese, roasted pine nuts, lemon dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Zuppe di Fasoli - $11: Organic heirloom tomato, cannellini beans and basil soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Appetizers
- Frittura Mista - $18: fresh Monterey calamari, jumbo prawns, artichokes, lightly fried with caper wine vinegar aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Melanzana Impanata - $16: lightly fried & breaded eggplant, melted whole milk mozzarella, tomato basil sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Caponata Agrodolce - $13: chilled sweet & savory eggplant, nocerella black olives, aeolian capers, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Carpaccio di’ Manzo - $18: certified grass fed organic beef carpaccio, marinated in lemon juice, EVOO, capers, arugula, mostarda Cipriani Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food
- Fiore di Zucca - $16: Organic zucchini flower stuffed with scamorza, buffola mozzarella lightly fried, with basil, pomodoro crudo, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Carpaccio di Tonno - $19: Fresh, thinly sliced big-eyed tuna, marinated in lemon, Aeolian capers, arugula, mostarda Cipriani, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sperulini Fritti - $15: Fresh, locally caught night smelt, lightly fried, served with aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Buratta di Prosciutto - $28: 24mo San Daniele prosciutto, Fioruccio burratta, EVOO, XX balsamic syrup, buttery garlic crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pasta
- Ragù di Maiale - $25: pappardelle with slowly braised pork, homemade sausage, ribs, hock, and guanciale with fresh herbs in a tomato sugo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Bucatini ‘chi Finucchiede’ - $22: fresh sardines, pine nuts, currants, sweet onion, sicilian anchovies, saffron, fennel, toasted bread crumbs, bucatini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Norma - $20: Mezzi Paccheri with san marzano DOP tomato sugo, lightly fried sicilian eggplant, ricotta salata, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Paccheri San Giovanella - $21: light tomato cream sauce, mushroom, peas, pancetta, ground nutmeg Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Ravioli Porcini Trifolati - $24: house made porcini stuffed mushroom ravioli, sauteed in a white wine cream sauce with sweet onions, cremini button mushrooms and rosemary Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Risotto allo Scoglio - $31: aged arborio rice, pan sauteed with shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, baby octopus, seafood stock, tomato reduction, white wine, butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pasticcia di Lasagna - $28: Ground beef porcini mushroom ragù in a homemade béchamel sauce, fresh parmiggiano reggiano, layered with house-made lasagne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Campagnola - $26: Homemade pappardelle, tomato basil sugo with ricotta cheese blended in, Italian sausage, kale, sweet onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Linguine Pesto - $20: Creamy pesto, basil, pinenuts, grana and cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Main Courses
- Porchetta al Forno - $27: oven roasted heritage pork shoulder, rosemary, sea salt, pork jus, and oven roasted rosemary potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Pesce Spada alla ‘Brace - $33: hawaiian swordfish fillet, marinated in salmorigano, grilled, pan sautéed red chard, oven roasted new potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Stinco d'Agnello - $35: Sonoma lamb shank oven braised with Nero d’Avola wine, rich lamb stock, vegetables, herbs, served with soft crispy polenta fritters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Branzino alla Brace - $36: Freshly caught Ionian sea bass, rosemary potatoes, sauteed organic local kale with lemon and garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Zuppe Di Pesce with crab - $35: Saffron seafood broth, freshly caught dungeness crab, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, baby octopus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Salmone alla Griglia - $29: Locally caught wild Alaskan salmon grilled to perfection, marinated in selm oregano, roasted rosemary potatoes, sauteed kale Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Bistecca ai’ Fieri - $39: 16oz prime ribeye, charcoal grilled to medium rare, olive oil, poached garlic and chili roasted potatoes, sautéed kale Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Sides
- Organic Kale with Pine Nuts - $10.5: Organic baby kale, pine nuts, garlic, onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida
- Sicilian Meatballs (2) - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Organic Spinach, Garlic, Onions - $10.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Rosemary Potatoes - $10.5: Roasted Rosemary Potatoes w/Caper Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Bottle of our house olive oil dip - $15
Desserts
- Panna Cotta della Casa - $9: Rum and espresso-soaked sponge cake, layered with sweet mascarpone and chocolate cream, finished with cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cannoli Siciliani - $9: Sicilian-imported, crunchy pastry shell filled with sweet whipped ricotta and chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Panna Cotta - $9: Softly set eggless pudding topped with fresh raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Daily Specials
- Bruschetta della Fava - $13: Toasted Acme bread topped with organic Salinas fava bean puree with lemon, Sicilian ricotta, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Pappardelle Campagnolo - $22: Housemade Pappardelle with homemade sausage, kale, whole milk ricotta, tomato-basil sugo, bread crumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Polpette Siciliane - $23: All-beef Sicilian meatball in a tomato-basil sugo with rigatoni pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free