Came here for a lunch date with hubby. We dont come to San Leandro often so not sure how was the…read moreparking situation. We saw a street parking as soon as we turn, and just parked even though it was 1000 ft away. The drink/cocktail list is vast, but we are not much of a cocktail drinker and not usually drink during lunch, but I saw Matcha Sharka being ordered a lot and the other seemingly popular drink was this lavender drink. If you are a cocktail drinker during lunch, do check them out. We ordered 4 shareable items: * Savoy Donuts - 5 stars - fluffy and yummy, not greasy at all * Focaccia w/ Meyer Lemon and Garlic Confit - 4.5 stars - wonderful texture, did not taste the garlic much but the lemon was really good add. * Grilled Beef and Pork Chipolata - 4 stars - I think the star was the dressing. The meat itself was just okay. * Rice Vermicelli Bowl - 4.5 stars - not sure why it is called a bowl when it was served more in a plate. This is the fusion take on the Vietnamese dish with different dressing. We selected the Galangal Pork, which I did not like as much compared to the usual Vietnamese ones with Lemon Grass. There is a choice to select Lemongrass chicken instead, so you might want to try that. The pork tasted "porky" despite it was thinly cut. I was hoping to try dessert, but we were full so we did not do that. Next time. The restaurant is nicely set, and you can select indoor or outdoor seating. We did make a reservation, but when we arrived there were plenty of tables available. Service was fine, we did not get the "is this your first time" greeting as I heard other tables got. But it was our first time.

This was a delightful meal. It had everything, the relaxing ambiance, the flavorful dishes, and…read moregreat drinks. Oh not to mention, our waitress was delightful! This spot is a little hidden, but once you go inside, it is its own little oasis. Small and intimate, you know the dishes are made fresh. We enjoyed the tissue bread (10/10), seared rice cake (8/10), oxtail (10/10), and more that isn't pictured. I think this is a great celebratory dinner spot. I'd love to come back to try more seasonal specials.

Came here for lunch. Service was great. They gave 2 kinds of complimentary bread which is nice…read more It's easy to make reservations online with open table. The pasta were tasty. Noodles tasted like homemade pasta which was chewy and delicious. Street parking. There is a public parking nearby.

Food was good, nothing super special but all tasty and cooked well. Our table of 8 ordered 3 of the…read moredaily specials (spaghetti di mare, long cod and short ribs) which were all fresh and enjoyed. Staples like the chicken Marsala and linguine vongole were good as well. Prices were also very reasonable which is much appreciated these days! Best part was the service - Roberto and the bussers were lovely and attentive. Good Italian food is hit or miss on the East Bay corridor so we are happy to find a place halfway for everyone coming from Berkeley and Cupertino to have a good meal together.

Came here for a quick bite with my coworker and it was really good! It was crispy and the toppings…read morewere fresh. Staff were super kind and the food was quick. They also sell beers so a lot of people were out in the patio drinking and enjoying the nice day! Hope to come here again and try the others!

This is our local pizza spot, our go to, our reliable and delicious pizzeriaaaaa! we've also been…read moreto the Castro valley location but this review will focus on the SL location. The pizza is always delicious, hot, the crust crispy. The slices are HUGE!!! We order 1/2 pepperoni for my husband and 1/2 cheese for me. We eat a few slices & freeze the rest to enjoy later, & yes-it taste just as good & fresh. There's always a generous portions of toppings, and the staff has always been kind, welcoming, and very quick with bringing out our order. My husband says it's a nice vibe everytime he goes inside. We usually do pick up, we've never eaten inside but maybe one day. The parking lot is in a metered area so probably one reason why we choose to just order to go but I do want to visit and dine in one day! Either way, we're looking forward to our next order from here!

Holy smokes! As someone who has lived in SL for most of my life, I was surprised to hear of this…read moreplace from my partner. He really wanted to try this place and it is such a hidden gem. The super burrito was a miss. However, the TORTA was quite scrumptious and the bread was crispy and fluffy. The meats were fresh, hot and flavorfol. It packed a lot of bite into each morsel and it was also my first time trying a torta! Too delicious and I am so glad my partner found this place

The restaurant was exactly how I remembered it from when I was a little girl--warm, inviting, and…read morefull of nostalgia. It had been years since my last visit, and I'm so happy I came back! I had the spinach enchilada, and I'm still thinking about it. The sauce was absolutely incredible--rich and deep, with a flavor reminiscent of mole. The spinach was perfectly fresh, and the tortilla was so soft it practically melted in my mouth. You could truly taste the care and love that went into every bite. The price was more than reasonable, and the quality was nothing short of amazing. I'll definitely be returning soon! A true San Leandro gem, 100%!

I had order food delivery. It was delivered ahead of schedule, hot and followed instructions. Kudos…read moreto the delivery person. The order consists of spaghetti and meatball and calamari fritte. The calamari was hot and crispy and especially nice when dipped in the tartar or cocktail sauce. Included with the food was a French bread and olive oil, balsamic vinegar and peppers. The spaghetti and meatball was a good value with a couple of sliced meatballs. The sauce was on the lighter side. Overall, the portion was appropriate and value was good.

I've passed this restaurant 1000 times and I always tell my husband I wanna try it so we finally…read morewent in one late Friday evening. We were actually the only sit-down customers (there were a few pick up orders that came in). The service was very friendly and attentive-ready to refill our waters the second we finished! We also got yummy complimentary foccacia with dipping oil. The menu is straightforward-a lot of your typical pastas and entrées, there were some delicious sounding appetizers also but it wasn't an appetizer kind of night for us on this night. My husband got the capellini pomodoro which he felt was a bit plain, but I liked it-it tastes exactly like what the menu describes lol (angel hair, tomatoes, basil and garlic). I got the Linguini Gamberi which was a white cream sauce pasta with prawns. There were about 5 prawns, it was good!

It was one of my world famous solo dates and I was in the mood for something Italian so off to…read moreTrabacco I went! I made a reservation online, but I headed in and snagged a seat at the bar instead. Th restaurant itself was busy, but as a solo adventurer I love me a seat at the bar. I was greeted with Niko and the gang who were so incredibly kind and provided honestly the fastest service I've had in quite a while! I sat down *Boom* Menu *Boom* Drink * Boom* Cocktail, Dinner, Dessert Wine* and all throughout I was chatting it up with the staff and having a great time. I love a place that has amazing customer service, It was a lovely and wonderful touch to have the owner come through the restaurant and checking on everyone. Such a nice part of my time here. For my cocktail, I had the delicious cosmo! So good ad refreshing! Absolutely loved it. For my entree, I grabbed the duck and it was so yummy and flavorful. This came out mighty fast and in a lovely sauce!! Super grand time at Trabacco! Absolutly loved the atmosphere and food. Ill definitely visit again!

well, we stopped in here for lunch because we all flew in to go to a music festival in mid-state…read more..... and i was severely underwhelmed. the table ordered calamari (over cooked), salads (caesar and beet - all greens were less that fresh) and a pizza (world's thinnest crust).... this place was not busy, but the service was slow and the wait staff seemed like we were bothering them. admittedly, i don't live here - but even if i did - i would not be coming back.

My family and I went around noon on Sunday to sit outside with our little dog…read more The basket of bread with the garlic tomato paste with soft fresh and delicious. The chicken marsala with mashed potatoes and sautéed fresh vegetables was delicious. The chicken Alfredo was spot on with great flavors as was the shrimp meal that had mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetable. The crème brûlée was fresh and yummy. Give this place a try you will be glad you did. Bon appétit

Complimentary focaccia bread and spread - delicious. Love the spread…read more Beef Carpaccio- it was alright. Pasta Bolognese- our friend loved it. Butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage - our vegetarian friend loved it. Fruiti Di Mare - a brothy noodle dish, reminded me of Bouillabaisse. I like it but my husband prefers a thicker sauce. It contained mostly mollusks, squids and shrimps I didn't see any fishes at all. The shrimps and squids were overcooked, dried and tough. It's a no no for me. Desserts: Cheesecake- not bad Chocolate Lava cake - not bad Bread pudding with Rum and Raisin - too dense and no traces of rum or raisin whatsoever. Probably our least favorite Tiramisu- delicious!!! The sauce on top was outstanding. I would return just for this.

Love their sandwiches and their soups. I usually buy a few…read morefrozen soups, all made from scratch at their store. They have many wonderful frozen entrée made in house.

Finally stopped at Luccas Deli after driving past it a hundred times and yeah... I've been missing…read moreout. Came through with my wife and kids, we all kept it simple and got the same thing. ham + salami on a sweet roll with everything. First bite told me everything I needed to know. bread was soft, meat fresh, nothing overdone just straight up good. Place runs smooth too. You walk in, grab a number, and they call you up. Sign tells you exactly where to go so you're not standing there confused like some spots. Staff were cool and quick. They got a solid setup with drinks, chips, even frozen stuff to take home. Didn't try the potato salad this time (kinda regret that lol) but I'll be back for sure.