Ajanta Restaurant

Alice Waters calls Ajanta one of her favorite places to eat, and with good reason: the menu of this Berkeley Hills restaurant features sustainable seafood, organic vegetables, free-range meats and changes seasonally. Ajanta specializes in North Indian cuisine and their tandoori—whether made with scallops, portobello mushrooms or chicken—is perfectly spiced. For an elegant, white table-clothed dinner at a moderate price, try the chef’s tasting menu ($29 vegetarian, $32 non-vegetarian) which includes an assortment of appetizers, main dishes, and sides with your choice of dessert.