Paisan - Berkeley

Paisan is large for 2 reasons: the food (open view) and its covered terrace in the back. It is massive and practical inside but still technically a tented space, which means that you can bring your dog, even if it is rainy and eat while covered and warm!

Great place to go and experience good Italian food. Also the customer service is good.

Good, unique pizza. The crust is really biscuity and tasty would complement meat toppings very well. I was disappointed in the margherita, however. It was basically a cheese pizza. Should be renamed to a cheese pizza. Apparently, the paisan pizza is much more in line with a traditional margherita. Regardless, I'd still happily go back to try a different pizza next time. Beautiful atmosphere with great drink options wine, beer, cocktails . Great spot for a date night!

Good place for dinner, but little underwhelmed overall. The ambience is decent, and the best part is mellow music that doesn't drown your voice. However, in terms of food and the whole package, we were left wanting for more... We ordered some wine, baked pasta, heirloom tomato pasta and tiramisu. The pasta was delicious! ...but, a very small portion. And tiramisu was very generic.

The ambiance at this restaurant is wonderful and the staff is very friendly. We began our meal with a Caesar Salad and Cheese Curds (both delicious) and then ordered the salmon with couscous and a summer pizza at the bar while watching the Olympics. The salmon was cooked perfectly and had a delicious flavor. The couscous was light and tasty. The pizza crust was perfectly crispy and the toppings were flavorful. We will definitely be returning, especially to try the desserts.