Destination Guide Refined by Italian Cuisine American (1) Bars, Clubs + Pubs (1) Californian (1) Fastfood (2) Pizza (4) Sandwiches (1)
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Caffe Verbena 1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94609 510.465.9300 |
sister restaurant of the late, lamented gordons house of fine eats, verbena is virtually the only fine-dining option in downtown oakland. very good sophisticated, eclectic seasonal cooking; best dishes include the unusua... more
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Dopo 4293 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA 94601 510.652.3676 |
piedmont ave oakland, ca the scenesleek and sophisticated with maize-colored walls, warm lighting and abstract prints dangling from metal fixtures, this tiny cafe is a fitting addition to piedmont avenues restaurant row.... more
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Caffe 817 817 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94611 510.271.7965 |
concrete, mahogany and metal blend with style in this italianate cafe. the line at lunch is for the sandwiches such as eggplant, sun-dried tomato and feta on a baguette, or grilled prosciutto and mozzarella on focaccia. ... more
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Il Porcellino 6111 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 510.339.2149 |
the colorfully stained cement floor and partially glazed exposed brick wall are reminiscent of rustic italy. against a background of italian pop music, corrado vannini, the florentine owner-chef, greets everyone like a r... more
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Italian Colors 2220 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611 510.482.8094 |
we have gone to italian colors in the past for special occasions and were always treated graciously and the food was always first rate. when my mother retired after 41 years, her retirement dinner was held here. they tre... more
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Pasta Pomodoro 5500 College Ave. (Ocean View Ave.), Oakland, CA 94610 510.923.0900 |
pasta pomodoro, part of a chain, delivers excellent standards such as rigatoni, tortellini and tasty gnocchi plus surprisingly good fish specials, helping to make this oakland location a real value. the wine list is simp... more
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Giglio 5427 College Ave. (Kales St.), Oakland, CA 94601 510.594.0798 |
the lightly cured salmon carpaccio is a good start at this highly authentic italian restaurant. of the seven pizzas, the one with mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato sauce and truffle oil is the most compelling. rosemary roast... more
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Milano 3425 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 510.763.0300 |
milano ristorante in oakland, california specializes in northern italian cuisine. there is sidewalk al fresco dining available for those who enjoy being outdoors. some of the favorite dishes at milano include the risotto... more
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Oliveto Cafe and Restaurant 5655 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 510.547.4381 |
chef paul bertollia os magical use of local, seasonal products has created the type of highbrow italian menu that reportedly causes sound-minded adults to fall to their knees and weep openly from the taste bud euphoria. ... more
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Zza's 552 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94609 510.839.9124 |
children are not just welcome here, they are pampered with their own menu and crayons with which to create masterpieces on the paper tablecloths. there are video games in the back for older kids, too. the food is aimed a... more
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