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    Bistro Arancini

    4.4 (151 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bread
    Rosie M.

    We parked on the street and walked into the first restaurant that was open, which was Bistro Arancini. We were seated quickly because a little more than half. The restaurant was empty. The bread presentation was beautiful. We enjoyed the tomatoes and olive oil. I ordered the bouquet and my friend. She ordered the chicken Parmesan. Both of us were not impressed with the flavors although we were super hungry because we were walking around all day with heavy backpacks. I asked the waiter for hot sauce or any pepper sauce and he said yes, but never came back with any so I was using the salt and pepper on the table to try to give my meal a little bit of flavor. My friend, she just decided to pack up the rest of her food and add spice to it when she came home and maybe it'll be a nicer experience. Overall, the restaurant was really clean and the presentation of the food was nice.

    Vanilla Gelato
    Koko M.

    Bistro Arancini is the kind of restaurant that immediately makes you feel at home. From the moment you walk in the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed with a cozy charm that encourages you to settle in and enjoy the experience. The staff greets you with genuine warmth and their attentiveness throughout the meal adds to the feeling that you are in good hands. The menu highlights fresh ingredients and beautifully balanced flavors and every dish arrives with thoughtful presentation that never feels over or under done. Every plate was packed with flavor and just enough to share bites around the table while still enjoying your meal (if you're into the share). Whether you are sharing a leisurely meal with friends, coworkers, or enjoying a quiet dinner for two this restaurant delivers a comforting memorable dining experience that invites you to return again and again.

    Linguini pasta w clams..perfect!
    David V.

    It was another spectacular dining experience here last night (Friday) at Bistro Arancini. We brought two bottles of wine (corkage $25 per bottle) and were served delicious in house bread with warm olive oil and garlic. Ordered 2 Caesar salads for 3 people and I ordered the Pasta Linguini w class, my friends ordered the Chicken Parmigiano and the fresh Halibut fish with sautéed spinach and vegetables with fresh lemon to squeeze. Desserts were so good, one chocolate lava cake and one bread pudding. This is one of Burlingame's epic Italian restaurants. It's a jewel and you need to find out for yourself by having dinner here. I applaud the service where servers actually know how to do their jobs.

    Bread pudding
    Corinna T.

    Bistro Arancini serves up some delicious Italian food in an elegant setting. For a table of 3, we shared the heirloom burrata as an appetizer. For entrees, we had the branzini served with mashed potatoes and vegetables, seafood lasagna, and the seafood paella. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding. All of us agreed the food and service were excellent. My friends enjoyed their red and white wines poured by the glass. For a Monday night, the place rather quiet. We would definitely come back.

    chicken parmigiana
    David M.

    Cute, nicely decorated restaurant on Broadway. Seating inside and to the front along the sidewalk. Service was good. Not busy on this Tuesday night with only a sprinkling of diners. Couldn't decide between the pesto ravioli or the chicken parm. Asked the waiter and he excitedly said the chicken parm. I couldn't pass it up with that kind of response. But, sadly, I was underwhelmed. Sauce is a light, watery type and I prefer a darker, but that doesn't make it bad. The chicken was the disappointment here. It came with two cutlets that were pounded flat and perfectly oval shaped. This made it tougher than I like. This gave it a TV dinner appearance and feel. Too bad. Comes with a good amount of spaghetti which was good. Wouldn't order this dish again but would try the restaurant again. Cream brûlée was good.

    Creme Brulee (3 stars)
    Phi N.

    Stopped in and ordered the crabcakes, bucatini, and octopus spaghetti. The crabcake tasted better than it looks, but it was a little heavy on the filling. The two pastas were good enough to eat but neither that memorable. Finished our meal with bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream and creme brulee. I enjoyed the bread pudding more of the two but both were solid.

    Margarita pizza
    Goku U.

    I came here for a dinner and our large party was seated inside on the left. Unfortunately there was no ac in the restaurant since the windows were opened and it got pretty warm over the course of the 2 hr dinner. Highly recommend sitting by the window or outside because of this. First off, there's a single server who spoke English who seemed pretty overwhelmed by al the requests everyone made. The other servers didn't speak English and always had to request the main server, even for chili pepper flakes or bread. It took quite awhile for our apps and then main dishes to get ordered. The server tried pushing a lot of appetizers on our large party. An olive and oil dip was brought to our table but we had to ask for bread. The bread was cold and a little stale - it would have benefited from being warm. Appetizers were all ok, we had ordered a variety - brushetta, salads, arancini. All were sub-par, and could have used more seasoning. After the appetizers, we had to wait quite awhile more for the main dishes to arrive. Again, all were sub-par, and I felt I could've made these better at home myself. Overall, if you want a very casual, slow dinner than stop by. But if you want a tasty meal that satisfies your hungry stomach, then I would suggest to look elsewhere.

    Menu
    Earl H.

    First visit to this wonderful little Italian restaurant. Currently it is beer and wine only, pending approval of their liquor license. No problem.... We enjoyed a nice Brassfield Sauv Blanc..... The Great Gal ordered the Arichette (sp? .... No longer have the menu in front of me. I went with Alfredo tonight, which I loved, however it did not have the taste and texture range that the GG enjoyed. Her dish had pasta shells, sausage, spinach, tomatoes, assorted spices .... And yes, part of it ended on my plate. I would like to have taken her dish home. We have an early flight tomorrow, so took Tiramisu to enjoy at the Hotel. Service was friendly, attentive, and totally customer focused. Sergin was just one of the servers that visited our table to provide superb service. We also met Mehmet, the owner, a most gracious host and proprietor. This is a quaint and romantic oasis on one of the main streets (Broadway) in Burlingame. Return visit for sure!!! One FYI! While is parking on the street, this is a busy venue street, so finding parking can be a challenge.

    One of the appetizers
    Owen C.

    Wow!! We went as a work group to a place we had never been to since we're from the other side of the country. All 5 of us were absolutely happy we choose this place. Every single bite I got to taste was seriously perfect I promise. Not a single thing was blah nor boring nor just plain. Every single bite was delicious and legit. My favorite thing at any restaurant is always how the servers are and how the vibe is. This place was absolutely perfect in the vibe and the server we had was seriously super nice and was a perfect server. This was a great place to go to if you're in San Francisco near it.

    Pear Salad
    Daw M.

    Romantic ambiance Delicious food. Loved my vongole & pear salad! Attentive service Street parking Wine list was not bad A little pricey for portion entire meal $85 for just me, but i enjoyed it. Thank you!

    Pasta Carbonara was super delicious
    Ana R.

    Food was delicious and fresh. We had a birthday lunch and everything we had was very tasty. Service was good and we definitely will come back.

    Rigatoni Al Forno
    Danielle Y.

    Came here for lunch with my sister as we were randomly craving pasta and in the area! The restaurant was slow and we were seated right away. We got a Caesar salad to share and I got the linguine vongole and my sister got the rigatoni. All the dishes were great! My linguine had clams with shell but also clams cooked into the sauce. Pasta was al dente. The table next to us got a sorbet that looked delicious, so that's definitely on my list. Our server was nice and attentive. Will definitely be back!

    Side of mashed potatoes + arancini (presentation ruined by me almost dropping the bag)
    Emina S.

    Was craving a classic salmon dinner (with potatoes and a veggie) and their menu looked super enticing -- great mix of Italian / American classics. Ordered: *King salmon entree w/ couscous and veggies *Black truffle risotto entree w/ mushrooms, peas, and asparagus *Mushroom Arancini (didn't try any) *Caesar salad *Bruschetta *Sides of mashed potatoes and vegetables *Lemon cheesecake *Complimentary bread with balsamic/oil/herb dip. Salmon was impeccably cooked and the creamy, light lemon beurre blanc complimented all the other items on my plate well. Had to get the side of mashed potatoes for the salmon to complete my vision lol.. Risotto was a gluttonous dream for my partner. What a mouthwatering combination of ingredients there. The dip for the bread was pretty addictive, as was the bruschetta. Veggies could have been sautéed a bit better w some seasoning, and the lemon cheesecake was great but not very lemony. I'm a caesar salad connoisseur (I say that unpretentiously) and theirs was lacking: didn't have high quality romaine, parmesan, or many croutons + the dressing seemed anchovy-forward at first taste but was actually very one dimensional and needed more lemon juice or something to give it a punch! Overall a fantastic dinner

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    Is there a dress code there?

    No, there is no dress code. We dressed casual.

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes 25$ for 750 ml

    Can I make a reservation?

    Absolutely! We recommend making a reservation, especially during peak hours, to ensure you have the best dining experience possible. Book your table through our website or give us a call.

    How's parking situation, are there parking lot or street parking?

    There is definitely street parking on that block and the next. Not sure about any parking lots.

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