Location: Oakland
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Where to eat Italian food in Oakland: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Italian food in Oakland, California, United States. Oakland, in the hub of the Bay Area, is both historic and modern. Visitors will find a little bit of everything in this diverse metropolis, from the picturesque waterfront to expansive hills. Explore Oakland's growing arts, entertainment and food scene or enjoy recreational opportunities like hiking, sailing and biking. Root for one of the three professional sports teams or take a tour of a historic landmark. The city is easily accessible through Oakland International Airport, train, automobile, BART, bus and ferry.
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10. The Star on Grand
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By GPToak
Family friendly, wonât break the bank, attentive servers, good drinks. Go for pizza but also check out their salads, veggies and sandwiches etc. we shared their July pizza - goat cheese, tomatoes and other seasonal veggies it was fabulous. Cauliflower side and peppers also delicious. Good wine pricing and overall a place to return to.
9. Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By 22Janjim20
I was there today with my friend who lived in Italy for years. This restaurant is in her neighborhood and an easy walk. The food is delicious with some unusual twists. The lunch menu has many choices and some inexpensive. I had a marvelous pasta dish and I ordered the small size. It was enough. My friend wanted me to try their smoked trout bites as a starter. Exquisite!
8. Pasta Pelican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 141 reviews
The Pasta Pelican Restaurant serves a wide range of tasty traditional Italian & Americana cuisine. The menu also includes an extensive wine and cocktails list. All items on the menu are available for dining-in, take-out and delivery. The Pasta Pelican Res
Reviewed By Susan J
Wonderful Mediterranean Menu in a charming location across from Jack London Square. Eat downstairs, large full bar upstairs. Entertainment sometimes. Dine around 5 - 7 and see the parade of sailboats coming home from a day of sailing. Sat & Sunday is best to see the racers returning from the Bay with colorful spinakers up. Next to the Commodore fleet of party boats.
7. Oliveto Cafe and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By baywanderer
The food was good but not exceptional. The atmosphere is very nice, As others have mentioned, the service was rushed. At this price point, it is decent value but I will not be returning anytime soon.
6. Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By 22Janjim20
I was there today with my friend who lived in Italy for years. This restaurant is in her neighborhood and an easy walk. The food is delicious with some unusual twists. The lunch menu has many choices and some inexpensive. I had a marvelous pasta dish and I ordered the small size. It was enough. My friend wanted me to try their smoked trout bites as a starter. Exquisite!
5. Trabocco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By 1959franco
Went there for dinner on a Wednesday. They take reservations, and we were seated immediately. The staff that served us was well trained, service oriented, awake and knowledgeable about the menu. The Caprese salad was delicious heirloom tomato, creamy mozzarella cheese, next we had the calamari appetizer, fried to golden in fresh oil, it gets better, on to the fisherman's stew (called something in Italian, not Ciopinno, there is no crab) Everything was fresh, well prepared and presented, tasty, the sauce for the fishermans stew was delicious, not a marinara cop out. They have a solid menu with choices of the day. Mom kept eyeing the pizza. Only drawback to me, It is a little noisy.
4. Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 706 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas V
There are a lot of pizza choices in the Rockridge area, and this is the one that we keep coming back to for take away pizza. It's because the quality is very, very good. Service is sketchy. Some staff are nice, others rude. The prices keep edging up and up. But we like the quality.
3. Belotti Ristorante E Bottega
Overall Ratings
4 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By dave94703
Sugo is slow-cooked meats with pasta. Excellent, large salads. Great panna cotta.Been there half a dozen times, consistent service & quality. Amazing italian wine selection, many by the glass. Packed evenings, get a reso. Or get pastas and sauces ready-to-eat at their bottega on Piedmont.
2. Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By 22Janjim20
I was there today with my friend who lived in Italy for years. This restaurant is in her neighborhood and an easy walk. The food is delicious with some unusual twists. The lunch menu has many choices and some inexpensive. I had a marvelous pasta dish and I ordered the small size. It was enough. My friend wanted me to try their smoked trout bites as a starter. Exquisite!
1. Pasta Pelican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 141 reviews
The Pasta Pelican Restaurant serves a wide range of tasty traditional Italian & Americana cuisine. The menu also includes an extensive wine and cocktails list. All items on the menu are available for dining-in, take-out and delivery. The Pasta Pelican Res
Reviewed By Susan J
Wonderful Mediterranean Menu in a charming location across from Jack London Square. Eat downstairs, large full bar upstairs. Entertainment sometimes. Dine around 5 - 7 and see the parade of sailboats coming home from a day of sailing. Sat & Sunday is best to see the racers returning from the Bay with colorful spinakers up. Next to the Commodore fleet of party boats.
