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    Belotti Ristorante E Bottega

    4.4 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Pasta Alla Ligure
    Melinda R.

    This was a last minute dinner to use my resy credit for my American Express Platinum card. The place was small and cozy, like a small restaurant into town. The pasta dishes we got was wonderful and flavorful, the appetizer Battuta, was to die for. Can't wait to come back.

    Stephanie A.

    Been wanting to try this place and finally managed to snag a reservation for two. It's definitely tough to get a table here, especially for larger groups like four, since the restaurant is pretty tiny -- both indoors and outdoors -- and it's a very popular neighborhood spot. They started us off with complimentary bread, which was a nice touch. We were craving pasta, so we ordered two dishes: the CASONCELLI BERGAMASCHI and the TAGLIATELLE AL CINGHIALE. Both were delicious, though I personally liked the casoncelli a bit more. They also have an extensive pasta selection to choose from. We also ordered the broccoli picanti, which turned out to be a heavier vegetable dish than we expected because of the rich béchamel sauce. The service was friendly, but you could definitely feel that they were trying to turn tables quickly and keep things moving. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, but I probably wouldn't rush back anytime soon since I'd rather go to Marzano next time I'm craving Italian food from a neighborhood restaurant.

    Lattuga salad that was split into two for us
    Erica Y.

    Food is as authentic as can be!! Came out hot and smelling amazing. Perfectly al dente, and filling. The salad is simple yet so delicious. The waiter kindly explained to us the whole menu, and he made us even more excited for our dinner. The owner is Italian, and you can tell he is passionate about his food. Prices are very reasonable, given the amazing ingredients he uses (100% imported Italian flour, no seed oils, etc). We're so excited to make this our new date night spot. I highly recommend making reservations, as it is packed, for both indoor and outdoor seating.

    Casoncelli Bergamaschi
    Lloyd C.

    Belotti Ristorante E Bottega is a cozy neighborhood bistro featuring traditional Northern Style Italian cuisine by Chef Michele Belotti. There is only street parking available for this bistro. The restaurant is cozy with table and counter seating by the bar. They do have outdoor seating with heat lamps. Our server, Paige, took care of us and was very helpful, attentive, and courteous. The hostess and the other servers were very polite and thoughtful. Complimentary Bread w/Olive Oil - the bread was light, soft, and airy. Their olive oil was very good and high quality. Verdure Limone e scalogno: Swiss chard, Kale, shallots, spinach, lemon (4/5). Simple yet delicately prepared. Casoncelli Bergamaschi: Mom's Bergamo style stuffed pasta with beef, prosciutto, pork shoulder, Grana Padano cheese, smoked pancetta, butter, sage (4/5). A meaty flavorful filled pasta. Pasta Alla Ligure: Genovese Basil filled pasta, with green beans, pine nuts, potato, Grana Padano cheese, Pecorino cheese, lemon zest, black pepper (5/5). Flavorful and creamy filling. This was our favorite! Definitely worth trying. We'll definitely be back! Support your local business.

    Aeperol spritz
    Cindy L.

    I finally went to Belotti! It's a pretty small space so we had to wait 3 weeks to secure a table for 4 for dinner on a Friday or weekend, so plan accordingly. We ordered a bunch of items to try since everything looked so good. Here's what we got: - Lattuga $16 - Agnolotti $19 - Casoncelli $19 - Pasta alla ligure $24 - Mushroom papperdelle $20 - Brasato $36 - Aeperol spritz $16 - Bunet $13 The standout dish for us was the pasta alla ligure. It's a vegetarian dish but had the most flavor out of everything we ordered. It's a filled pasta w silky, cheesy goodness inside. The green beans and other toppings were bright, refreshing and added great texture to the pasta. We also really enjoyed the agnolotti which was filled with flavorful meat. There weren't any missed as everything was pretty yummy. Overall, had a great time at Belotti and can't wait to come back and try the other pastas!

    Casoncelli
    Brian Bhatia

    We came around 5:30 PM and got lucky with a seat outside. My wife and I shared the Insalata Golosa, she loved the whipped Gorgonzola cheese and I loved the fresh pears. Everything tasted very fresh and it was a great appetizer. I also appreciated that they split the salad into two separate plates for us. For our entrées, she ordered the Pasta alla Ligure and I got the Casoncelli. Both dishes were amazing, we couldn't stop saying 'mmm' after every bite. Definitely recommend! The service was great as well.

    Bitter lettuce salad with pine nuts, grand padino and a lemon vinaigrette.
    Lenore N.

    Another outstanding meal at Belotti with excellent service. Everything is house made to order. The care they take with something as simple as a butter lettuce salad is indicative of everything they do. I had the Vitello tonato tonight and my husband had Bergamo style stuffed tortellini with beef, pork and sausage and a butter sauce. Delectable.

    Tonnoto
    Heather M.

    I love yelp for helping me find this place! It was packed on a late Tuesday evening but we were able to score a table outside on the cute back patio. It was plenty warm with the heaters! Service was so nice and helpful with the huge menu of soooo many amazing dishes! It was hard to decide. Started with their awesome bread and olive oil paired with a vesper and a Manhattan. We had the vitello tonnato- thin slices of delicious beef topped with a tuna "hummus". Not what I was expecting but so amazing!!! We had their signature pasta dishes. Agnolotti de lidia- fresh pasta stuffed with beef sausage escarole cheese and so much goodness, topped in a beef reduction. The casoncelli bergamachi was also a pasta stuffed with beef, pork, and cheese and stopped in a butter sage sauce with prosciutto "croutons". It was incredible! I will be back to try many more of their amazing dishes! Inventive yet familiar. Feels like I just got back from Italy.

    Agnolotti Di Lidia
    Brian V.

    Small Italian restaurant/ cafe located in the very walkable area of North Oakland. There's a full bar and a menu that includes lots of fresh pasta options, a wine list, and some sides/ appetizers made with fresh ingredients. The vibe here is very welcoming and cozy with everyone here being very friendly and giving you a great sense of hospitality. Like a great neighborhood spot that you want to be coming back time and time again. I didn't have a reservation. I walked up because I was in the area and wanted to eat here because my brother and his family have been saying so many good things about this place. I was seated at the bar (usually my favorite spots at restaurants) relatively quickly. I got a delicious Negroni to start and ordered the agnolotti de lidia. The pasta was cooked perfectly and I was savoring each and every bite with the delicious sauce. Definitely wanna come back soon and try some of the other items on their menu. Since the place is pretty small and super popular, I'll probably do a little more planning next time as well just to make sure I got a seat. There's plenty of street parking in the area and I parked about two blocks away.

    Bigoli Al Sugo D'anatra and Tagilatelle Al Cinghiale
    Kyra K.

    Belotti has been a must-try on my list with my best friend! Since we were in the area, we chose to eat here. From the high praise and detailed menu, we were intrigued. Though at the end, we left yearning for more. We arrived on Christmas Eve without reservations. Reservations are recommended, but we're grateful we got to sit at their outdoor patio. They have indoor seating in their quaint, cozy, yet elevated restaurant space. Around the corner, they have a heated parklet. The service was terrific. Our server was all smiles, energetic, and so friendly! We were tended to in the best way. Now for the food, my best friend and I both got pasta. I chose the Bigoli Al Sugo D'anatra, and she got the Tagilatelle Al Cinghiale. Both of us noticed our pasta was cold, not warm. It was cooked al dente, but definitely on the firmer side rather than chewy. The duck itself was excellent, tender, and savory. I had a bite of my friend's dish, which was both sweet and delicious. Portions were generous; it doesn't look like much, but we both took it to go! Belotti Ristorante E Bottega is a highly rated and beloved restaurant in Rockridge. Reservations are recommended. Find them on College Ave. with residential and street parking.

    Bruschetta
    Austin W.

    My wife and I had a double date at Belotti on a Friday evening and the place was packed. You might be able to pull off a walk-in if you're just dining as a couple, but if you're coming as a larger party, you'll definitely want to make a reservation at least a week ahead of time. We booked our reservation about three days in advance, so we could only find a 7:00 p.m. slot for a table on the sidewalk patio. Fortunately, despite evening temperatures in the mid-50s, the heat lamp next to our table provided more than enough warmth for us to feel comfortable during the entirety of our meal. Our party started the meal by sharing a salad and a piece of bruschetta per person, which is priced per piece at $4.95. The grilled bread is topped with an abundance of tomatoes and the creamy burrata atop is delicious. For a group of 4, if you order two salads, the kitchen can portion out the salad so everyone gets their own plate. While tempting, ultimately, we decided to forego this option in order to save our appetite for our entrees and dessert. While we waited for our mains to arrive, complementary table bread was brought over with olive oil -- refilled for free if you manage to finish it all. I would recommend holding off on having too much bread and olive oil initially, because you'll certainly want to use the bread later on to sop up all the delicious sauce in the pasta dishes. The pasta menu can feel overwhelming but if you're stuck, I would highly recommend trying out one of their stuffed pastas. My favorite stuffed pasta, which I've gotten a handfull o times at Belotti's other location, is the casoncelli Bergamaschi: "Bergamo style stuffed pasta with beef, prosciutto, pork shoulder, Grana Padano cheese, smoked pancetta, butter, and sage." Another stuffed pasta I really enjoy is the Agnolotti di Lidia: "Traditional Piedmontese style stuffed pasta with beef shank, flat iron, pork loin, sausage, escarole, spinach, Grana, and beef reduction." Pastas are cooked to a perfect al dente -- as one would come to expect from a place that specializes in homemade pastas. Stuffed pastas are filled generously, and the pasta dough is rolled out to just the right thickness. Fillings are well-seasoned and can confidently stand on their own even without the additional sauce. Asides from the pasta, we also all shared a single order of the "Verdure Limone e scalogno": Swiss chard, kale, shallots, spinach, and lemon. The side is very rich tasting and actually reminded me of a creamed spinach. Because we were visiting to celebrate a birthday, the staff at Belotti surprised us with a complementary panna cotta, adorned with a birthday candle. We really appreciated this nice gesture. In addition to the panna cotta, our party also shared the fragolotti, a dessert pasta. It definitely sounded a bit strange on the menu, but I cannot recommend it enough. The strawberry filled chocolate Agnolotti is not overly sweet nor decadent and pairs perfectly with the fresh strawberries, chocolate crumbles, and crème anglaise. I cannot say enough good things about Belotti. Even when the check arrived, I was shocked that the default tip option selected was "No Tip," with 18% being the highest pre-calculated tip option. Far too many restaurants these days are pre-selecting the highest tip option on their mobile payment system -- offering percentages like 18%, 20% and sometimes even 25%. If you're looking for a wonderful place for a night out, I would highly recommend Belotti.

    AMERICANA
    Brittany V.

    We came here to celebrate my Nonni's 90th birthday. Overall, the food was a mix of good and just okay, but the experience didn't fully meet expectations for a special occasion. The shredded beef over polenta was good, though the portion felt small and I would've liked more polenta. The gnocchi in bolognese was also very good. The ravioli with prosciutto was okay, but unfortunately there was a hair in a ravioli. The staff did apologize, replaced it, and offered a complimentary dessert, which we appreciated. The chocolate ravioli with strawberries didn't quite live up to expectations, but the tiramisu was good. Service overall was not great, and even with a reservation we were seated outside, which wasn't ideal in the rain and cold weather that day.

    SCARPINÒCC DE PARR
    Tim Y.

    Actually found Belotti on the Resy site and crossed referenced it with Yelp. It had great reviews on both sites. Although our original plan to dine in fell through, we were excited to switch to takeout and finally try the highly-rated restaurant. For an Italian restaurant they have quite a few vegetarian dishes and several that can be made vegetarian. That's a big plus! We went with the following dishes: -mGnocci with a creamy tomato sauce instead of the default six meats Bolognese sauce - 2 PAPPARDELLE AI FUNGHI - one vegetarian style without the beef reduction and another as-is. Both were delicious and is one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time. The one with the beef reduction did have a bit more umami to it. - SCARPINÒCC DE PARR - This was equally as good as the pappardelle with wonderful flavor and generous amount given. While the food took a bit longer than anticipated, it was absolutely worth the wait. I appreciate the attentive service I received at the bar; the hosts and bartender made sure I was comfortable, even offering water multiple times during the roughly 15-minute wait. The food was ready approximately 45 minutes after placing the order on the phone. The restaurant is small inside but offers ample seating, including a few tables out on the sidewalk. I arrived around 5:30 PM on a Saturday, and it filled up quickly with what appeared to be many repeat customers who clearly knew the staff. Parking can be a bit tough but we were able to find a spot across the street.

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    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes, $30/per They also have a great selection of Italian wines

    The dining room is described as "energetic." Does that mean it's noisy?

    I have dined at Ristorante E Bottega 2 times - I do not recall the dining room being noisy.

    Any gluten-free options?

    Hi Anthony, we sure do. In additional to risotto that's naturally gluten free, we typically have a gluten free tagliatelle pasta we can sub for most of our pasta dishes, when ordering, please simply notate to our staff you need something gluten free… 

    Is there outdoor sitting for Saturday dinner this week?

    Booking is done on Resy.com. You would need to log in. Reservations are booked well in advance and the spots are taken quickly.

    Are there vegan options here?

    Hi Ryan, Yes, we have some vegan options, but it's more limited to the vegetable sides and only 1… 

    Do you guys do take-home orders?

    Yes. They do take-out.

    Do you require vaccination proof to dine? If not, please expound on your covid protochols.

    Hi Diane, At the moment we do not require proof of vaccination to dine indoor. However, we do require guests to follow the mask mandate indoor if not eating or drinking to… 

    Are there heaters in the outdoor seating area?

    Yes there are! :)

    Do we need a reservation for Saturday dinner, or can we wait for a table?

    You do need a reservation for Saturday or Friday . If you don't mind waiting at least hour and half you can seat at bar

    Does this place have AC?

    Hi Nicole, We do not have AC in the restaurant. Thank you!

    What day of the week is best to get reservations between now and Christmas?

    Hi Richard, usually Monday through Thursday is easier to get a reservation with us since our weekends are booked out pretty far. And it also depends on the timing of reserviaotn you are looking for, since we are very small restaurant, prime time… 

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    Tallboy

    Tallboy

    4.4
    (180 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    So far, this is my favorite bar in Oakland! We arrived in the late afternoon on a Thursday, and the…read morebar was already about 90% full. My husband and I managed to snag a couple of seats, and the bartenders quickly wiped down our spot and handed us menus. I ordered the Frozen Espresso, and my husband got the Melon Drop Martini. It was an absolute treat watching the bartenders make each drink--they were incredibly fast, skilled, and clearly enjoyed what they were doing. Our cocktails arrived within minutes. I think I finished my martini in literal seconds. My husband's Melon Drop was served in a perfectly chilled glass and wasn't overly sweet (IYKYK). The prices are more than fair, and I can't wait to come back to try the hot dogs and work my way through more of the cocktail menu!

    I've heard all the hype about Tallboy, so I had to check it out myself…read more I do think it lived up to some of the hype, but I think they could've used their space better. It is a unique layout to a bar, and probably better concept for earlier hours, when it isn't as crowded during the night. It can fill up really quickly, since the area to order a drink, dance, and mingle is narrow, since the bar is literally in the middle of the room. Some of the staff can be extremely nice and kind, and there are some who you can tell are fed up, upset, and don't have the best attitude. I get it, though. It's a cool bar to check out or be the first stop of the night. The djs they have always turn up. Good luck getting a drink under 15 minutes though!

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    The bat and the awesome bartender!
    The bat and the awesome bartender!
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