I was with a group of 9, for my friends birthday. We were seated on time. Water was immediately…read morebright to our table. And a waiter followed shortly to take our drink and appetizer menu. We tried the focaccia bread for the appetizer, it was really tasty. I chose the wedge salad with shrimp and for dessert I had the banana bread pudding. Both were really good. I recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a nicer dining experience in San Leandro.

Our family stopped in for lunch. Service was outstanding!…read moreThe food was excellent, panini and pizza were delicious! However, this restaurant is expensive. Food and service are worth it. Ambiance absolutely not. Even partially occupied the noise level was such we couldn't carry on a conversation. That means no return visits.

Such a gem in this city. Was in love with their oxtail grits…read morewhen they were only a food truck. So glad I found them again and see them grow into a restaurant. Nice environment, decent service, high quality food. A must try place if you're a true foodie.

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.

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.

Great Slice Selection!…read more I've noticed them popping up all over the Bay Area with even more locations opening, so I finally had to give them a try for the first time. Looking at photos online beforehand, I expected the space to be a bit larger, but it's actually on the cozier side inside. It wasn't packed, but definitely wasn't empty either--there was a steady stream of takeout and DoorDash orders flying out the door. We originally planned on ordering a whole pie to share, but once we saw their slice case, we completely changed our minds. Their pizza by the slice variety is extensive, so ordering a few different slices to sample was definitely the way to go! Everything was fantastic, and it's a great spot to try a little bit of everything.

I used to go to The Slice House when I was living in Southern California, so this time I decided to…read moreorder from this location through DoorDash. We ordered two 12-inch medium pizzas--the Pepperoni and the Burrata Queen--along with the Detroit Hot Honey, and cheese garlic bread. Everything arrived fresh and warm, and it was just as delicious as I remembered from my SoCal days. I'm so happy I found this location, and I'll definitely be ordering from here again!

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

Cute homey vibe , my boyfriend and I came yesterday afternoon,I like mom papa restaurants like this…read moreone !the Young Lady serving us was very nice and polite the Food was good authentic and very Fulfilling!!! We left stuffed!!! We went to a Movie after lol but should have went home to take a Nap lol and the prices were very reasonable!! We will be back , they make Italian food as well we want to try the Pasta next time Yummm

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!

Five stars, above all, for the exceptional hospitality. Our server, Nico, made the afternoon…read morememorable with his warmth, thoughtful attention to the children, and detailed descriptions of every special. The chef checked on us several times and even joined in singing "Happy Birthday", the entire team seemed genuinely invested in our having a wonderful experience. The menu is ambitious and the food was very good, with flashes of something truly special. The octopus with fennel and potato was phenomenal and completely distinctive. We also enjoyed the calamari, swordfish carpaccio, burrata, salmon, ravioli, short ribs, bolognese pasta, tiramisu, and gelato. A few dishes felt just a final touch away from greatness: the oxtail ravioli, for example, had all the makings of a standout, but the pasta and sauce could have felt a little fresher and more alive. You sense real talent in the kitchen and with just five percent more refinement, this could become exceptional Italian cooking. For now, the remarkably warm service makes it an easy five-star experience.

This place is delicious. The popular dish is spaghetti trabocco. The seafood in red sauce is…read moredelicious. For some reason a few of the noodles were stuck together. Atmosphere was nice. Service was good. Yes we would come 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.

If you're looking for comforting, generous portions of classic Italian staples right in Castro…read moreValley, Lucas is a solid local go-to. Lasagna: The highlight of the meal. It arrives rich, heavy, and properly layered with plenty of meat, ricotta, and melted cheese. The marinara sauce hits the right balance--savory with just enough acidity to cut through the richness. Total comfort food that easily leaves you with leftovers for the next day. Eggplant Parmesan: A very close second. The eggplant is sliced well and cooked until tender without getting soggy, which is always the real test for an eggplant parm. The breading holds up nicely under a heavy blanket of melted mozzarella and sauce.

Great food yet again. Love celebrating my birthday here. Dennis said hi and he mentioned there was…read morea new manager Mary. She was busy with another table but I will say hi next time. Jermaine our server was a character but great times

Came just for dessert this time as it never disappoints. Croissant bread pudding and crème brûlée…read morewere spectacular!!! It's hard to choose between the two so we needed both. Hands down the best crème brûlée anywhere!!! So creamy. The presentation on the bread pudding is the most beautiful I've seen and the flavors were amazing. I'll be back!