De La Torre is one of those places you would probably drive past without realizing what you are missing. It is tucked into an unassuming shopping center, but absolutely worth seeking out. Once inside, it feels less like a restaurant and more like you have been invited over to a friend's dining room. It is warm, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming. The service hits that perfect balance. It is friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. You feel taken care of without it being a production. The food really delivers. The special, chicken thighs stuffed with smoked ham, was standout and memorable. The margarita pizza is exactly what you want it to be. It is simple, well executed, and perfect for sharing. Do not let the "small" size fool you. It is easily enough for two, maybe even three if you are catching up over drinks. Portions across the board are generous. The fish entrees are especially impressive. The salmon alone felt like it had to be close to half a pound. All of this comes at prices that feel more than fair for the quality and quantity you are getting. This is definitely a spot worth returning to. I am already looking forward to coming back to try the paninis for lunch. read more

My cousin recommended this place, and we decided to stop by after a workout. We got there five minutes after they opened at 5pm. The hostess off the bat looked at us like we were lost and immediately asked if we had a reservation. We said no, and I honestly felt like she was waiting for us to leave. I even asked if a reservation was needed since there was only one family in the restaurant at the time. I'm not sure why she asked, but she eventually seated us. From the start, I honestly felt judged because we were dressed in workout clothes. But anyways. The restaurant itself is surprisingly small, and considering we were only the second party there, the service was disappointing. I think we waited over 15 minutes before anyone came to take our order, and during that time they helped customers who arrived after us. When we finally got service, there was no welcoming smile or welcoming attitude. The overall atmosphere felt very cold and uninviting. I ordered the baked ziti, and it was okay to be honest. Honestly, I prefer Olive Garden's baked ziti. We're from San Jose, and unfortunately, this wasn't an experience that would bring us back. read more

De La Torre's Trattoria - Baked Ziti Baked in the Brick Oven - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I wouldn't rave about this restaurant but it's not bad either. It's just your plain Italian food. More like Olive Garden but more expensive. I would recommend the hostess that greets you to have a smile or be more pleasant. The food like I said was average. We each had appetizer and main course. Bread is free for first serving but $4.50 for more. Steep for cold bread. Salad was delicious but the bruschetta was horrible. Capellini was bland. We skipped desert. If you have nowhere else to go, okay to come here but I most likely won't return. read more

Really yummy pasta with great flavor, and unlike other Italian restaurants, I didn't think the bolognese was too salty. This is my new favorite local spot for pasta! read more

De La Torre's Trattoria - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Friendly staff and good food. We went in shorts and t shirts, definitely felt under dressed but the staff was friendly the setting was pleasant. read more

Found this old school Italian resto a while back. Been in twice within a years period and will include this when searching/craving sit-down old school Italian. Very homey like going to your Nonna's house. There's even an armoire in the dining room that totally gave me the feels, since all my grandmas are no longer around. This also isn't the hip lighter style of Italian like A16 or most places in SF these days. This is heavier and more hearty type of Italian, like you'd see in the Godfather. Lol Cup of Manhattan chowder ($8ish/3*) I usually love red chowders, but this was way too thick for me. And the tomato flavor gets lost when it is that thick. But good chunks of potato and clams. Fried Raviolis ($12/4*) I think I've only had fried ravs once, so I had to revisit. I liked it. There's like a dusting of bread crumbs and the pasta is both chewy and crisp. The filling is just ricotta but goes so well with the requisite marinara that is on the side. I don't drown my bites usually, but I seriously slather this tomato sauce on each rav. And with sips of red wine, some chewy bread, I'm off to that old school Italian appetite that only a grandma could appreciate. Carafe of Chianti ($27/4*) I'm sure this is just jug wine, but more times than not a good fruity red wine is all I need with a rich meal. It was good enough for past generations, and it'll work for me too. The kicker here is that they serve it in this nicely painted ceramic pitcher that makes me feel like I'm in the countryside of Tuscany. This size is equivalent to a bottle so plenty for 2. Hanger Steak ($35ish/4*) This was on specials the first time I came here. It was a decent steak that was already sliced up. I remember killing it as we had just golfed, so can't really recall a sauce. I remember it came with a side of spaghetti in red sauce, but I'm sure you can get a potato side if you want. But how often can you get a slab of red meat with a pile of old school pasta, amirite?! Pour me another glass of wine from that pitcher, all over it. Lamb Loin Chops ($35/4*) This was on specials the most recent visit. First off it wasn't the rib chops that look like lollypops. These are the 'porterhouse' of the lamb so has more of bone to deal with. They were nice and thick and meaty, that a medium rare was easily achieved. The sauce was like a balsamic demi mix, which was just okay to me. I appreciated the fruity touch but was just too tart for me to wipe the plate clean. If I like a sauce, I will mop it up with bread or meat til it is clean. I left easily half the sauce. I like they do a seasonal veggie of the day and it is usually not just green beans or broccoli. My recent memory was chard cooked with chunks of butternut squash, which I enjoyed a lot. Went great with the mashed potatoes and the lamb. Warm Peach Cobbler ($11/3*) Ok I love a warm, cinnamon-y crisp layer with vanilla ice cream on top. That crust was more like a baked cookie type of crust versus the crumbly type with oats/nuts. It was decent with the ice cream. But the fruit filling was very small that it felt like over 50% of the cup was topping, and I just wanted more warm and tangy fruit element to balance things out. Service always great, I'm not a reg but I bet if I come in a few more times within a year, that they'd probably know my name. These aren't a bunch of college aged kids working for party/boba money. Lol So not as finesse driven but more hearty vibes. I know I have days when that calls me, and when those times come, I'll let De La Torre make the call. read more

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Local Italian spot in a strip mall next to Lucky's with excellent Italian fare and efficient service. 4.5 stars Food 4.5 Atmosphere 4 Service 5 Cost to worth it rating: 4 (~$20 pasta dishes) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Cannelloni special: delectable. Amazingly soft pasta filled with just crunchy enough asparagus, ham, and delicate ricotta. Topped with a rich cream sauce and drizzles of pesto for some freshness. 4.75 stars - Calzone: sausage was ground and in chunks, had a good cheese pull, and marinara was great for dipping. 2 sizes and the small was huge. 4 stars - Linguini with butter and chicken for my son: he approved. 4 stars - Toffee cake: sticky and warm, great with the vanilla gelato and chocolate sauce swirled around the plate. 4 stars - Shrimp scampi; wonderfully cooked shrimp and lovely angel hair pasta, however could have used more disgorging. 3.5 stars Bread: basket with slices with rosemary in it. - Containers of olive oil and balsamic on the table as well as butter for all your bread dipping needs. - Service: friendly, welcoming, polite, and efficient. - Carafe of water: nice to have handy for refills - Since in a strip mall, easy parking Midlights: - Carafe of wine: not great, but super economically priced and served in a nice pitcher. Lowlights : - Affogato had an impressive presentation in a tall glass with layers of coffee, ice cream, and whipped cream. However, it was more like drip coffee than the strong espresso flavor. 2.5 stars read more

This was my first time here and the food was good, but service was mediocre. My friend got the tortelloni alla panna pasta and I got the Tagiatelle bolognese and it was yummy. The bread and the butter was good too. Once we were done eating, they cleared our plates so fast and even took the bread and butter away (when there was still 3 pieces left). Besides that, the ambiance was nice with booth seatings, darker lighting, and nice decor with the wines all around. There is a large parking lot outside connected to a Lucky's. read more

De La Torre's Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The restaurant is small and cozy, and since we went during lunch, it was packed. My coworker and I asked our waiter for a recommendation that's something similar to fettuccine Alfredo. Instead of suggesting anything on the menu, he said they could make us fettuccine Alfredo "no problem." We asked to add shrimp and were given the choice between prawns or "smaller shrimp." We chose the smaller ones since the prawns looked massive in the Yelp photos. What we ended up with was basically fettuccine Alfredo soup with bay shrimp. I was too shy and embarrassed to ask for a different dish in front of my coworkers, so I tried to fix it myself by thickening the sauce myself with the extra parmesan on the table. I did my best without looking like I was trying to use the entire jar of parmesan. On the bright side, the Pomodoro Bruschetta, Milano Bruschetta and Calamari Fritti appetizers were great, and the chicken Marsala my coworkers ordered looked solid too. But lesson learned: definitely don't have them make you anything Alfredo with "smaller shrimp!" read more

De La Torre's Trattoria - Fettuccini Alfredo with "small shrimp" - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Authentic Italian cuisine and decor. Love their wine selection as well. Ambience is classy and relaxed at the same time. Conveniently located in a shopping center that has Lucky's as well, so ample parking outside is available. Service is always quick and prompt. Came here for our Gnocchi and Affogato fix, and we got exactly what we wanted! De La Torre's never disappoints! read more

Was glad that we decided to try this Italian restaurant in the neighbourhood. Really enjoy the food and atmosphere this restaurant provides. The place is not very big and wasn't crowded when my family went; still the service was attentive and friendly. We ordered spaghetti with meatballs, the baked eggplant dish with polenta, pesto linguine, and the chicken Caesar salad. I really enjoyed the meatballs; it had great texture and still very juicy. The tomato sauce was very flavorful and fresh and paired well with the al dente noodles. The pesto sauce is light and has a delicate fragrance of herbs; with the freshly made pasta, every bite was satisfying! Chicken salad was also very tasty. Eggplant dish was probably our least favorite with the polenta a bit under seasoned. We were very full but we still ordered a couple of desserts to celebrate my daughter's birthday. The restaurant gave us a slice of chocolate cake in the house with a candle too! It was a very pleasant way to end the evening. Recommended if you haven't been here, especially to celebrate a special occasion! read more

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Omg the toffee pudding here is divine . Truly divine ! You could just keep going back for simply that again and again . Having said that , the food as well is pretty nice and it's you typical Italian meal , that is freshly prepared for you . The pastas , pizzas and the mains are all nice . Love the Cesear salad ! read more

Made to Feel Like Invisible Outsiders My friend and I, both elderly women, chose thi local Italian restaurant for a special dinner out. We hoped for the warmth and hospitality a family-run spot promises. Instead, we received a masterclass in how to make patrons feel unwanted, an experience defined by one person's demeanor: the hostess. From the moment we entered, her attitude set the tone. She met us with a flat, unwelcoming expression--no smile, no greeting--just an impatient, "What can I do for you?" Her irritation was palpable when we lacked a reservation. When we politely asked for a booth due to mobility issues, her "no" was cold and final. Yet, minutes later, we watched as her face lit up for other guests. She smiled, laughed, and greeted them by name, ushering them to their tables with a warmth we were explicitly denied. This wasn't just poor service; it was a stark, hurtful contrast that made us feel like intruders in a private club. It was mean, inconsiderate, and created an unwelcoming atmosphere that never lifted. The service matched the welcome and our assigned waiter mirrored this indifference. He was aloof, sighed at simple requests like water, and acted annoyed when we needed a spilled glass of ice cleaned from our table. A kind older waiter briefly intervened to replace my severely oversalted lasagna, but our original inattentive server returned to neglect us further. After clearing our plates, he left crumbs and debris on the table and simply dumped the check and left. "Regulars" vs. The Rest of Us The hostess's behavior highlighted a clear divide. She knew seemingly everyone else, creating a loud, familial buzz for them while we sat in a bubble of neglect. This favoritism extended to the bread policy: we received a meager small basket (with a $4.50 charge for more), while other two-top tables. of apparent regulars, were given large, ample baskets to start. The inconsistency was glaring. The most revealing moment came at the end. After placing our card and tip in the check book, we waited for our server to collect it. He never returned. Lost in conversation, we sadly forgot to finalize the payment--a direct result of being abandoned. The moment I realized the mistake at home, I called, full of apology, to provide my card details. The hostess who answered was the same woman from the door. Her voice was once again cold, curt, and thick with irritation. There was no grace, no understanding--just more of the same dismissive chill we'd endured all night. For two seniors who had already been overlooked throughout the meal, her complete lack of compassion in that moment was the final, profound disappointment. A restaurant's soul is set at the front door. The hostess here cultivated an environment where newcomers, especially two elderly women just hoping for a nice night out, were treated as a nuisance while regulars were embraced as family. Combined with inattentive service, uneven policies, and a major error in oversalting, this was not just a bad meal--it was a deeply discouraging experience. We left feeling invisible and insignificant. We will not return, and I caution others who aren't already part of their inner circle to manage their expectations severely. read more

This quaint little restaurant feels comfy and cozy. It's easy to relax here with the calming palette of colors and muted paintings of Italian style artwork. The welcoming staff also added to the comfortable ambiance and the menu variety had enough offerings to satisfy most customers. Our review is as follows: Pomodoro Bruschetta *** - I expected small crostini topped with our selection but it was a large slice of bread that was soggy with the ingredients Lasagne ***** - comfort food all the way! Bolognese ***** - delicious creamy tomato-based sauce. It was just enough that it left me begging for more read more

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food quality hasn't been at its best as of late, but the ambiance of this dining room continues to charm you with its old world appeal. Service is okay, some hard working people in this little shop. read more

We had a large group on a busy night. The staff was able to make us feel as if we were having dinner for two. The food was amazing. The atmosphere is wonderful. The owner was there and able to answer questions, check in our experience, and assist when needed. We'll be back so for date night and our next group meeting. Thanks and keep doing what you are doing. read more

We ordered chicken masala and Mary's half chicken.. Food was amazing and perfectly seasoned.. Tried their famous toffee cake, but was not impressed, it felt like it was just taken out of freezer and not even properly thawed.. Service was decent.. read more

De La Torre's Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Always a winner - delicious pasta, pizza, sides - good as a bonus round 2 meal! Easy parking. Great staff. Dine in or order out. read more

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Italian spot for lunch in downtown Pleasanton. I can't hear during lunch with my coworkers and we lucked out with an open table. The restaurant itself is small so seating can be tight and limited if busy. The menu has options for everyone. I opted for the pan roasted chicken with spinach. It was not what I expected. I was a bit underwhelmed.the chicken was very bland with no flavor. Service was ok. read more

De La Torre's Trattoria - Pan - Roasted Chicken Breast - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Food is always an amazing culinary experience but the quality of customer service has gone down... I've been a bit disappointed the last 3 times i've dined here... Still a local staple for good Italian food and I love to support this local business but service has waned fragmentally... read more

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From the pizza shop to the lasagna to the great service Simply...:the best mama Mia! If you're ever in Pleasanton it's a must for anybody that loves pasta read more

Service is excellent. From the confirmation of the reservation, the greeting, the food service and attention to our comfort and all the details. The food is excellent! Ingredients tasted fresh, vibrant and homemade. We celebrated a birthday and they allowed us to bring a cake and they cut and served it without an extra fee. This was so generous. The whole vibe feels like you're being served and cared for in a cozy friendly home. I'll be back and will tell all my friends. read more

De La Torre's is one of our favorite local Italian restaurant. When I think of Italian, De La Torre's crosses my mind as pure Italian comfort food. Service is always friendly. Wednesday evening we went there to get a pasta entrée. We ended up selecting the baked Ziti. From the menu baked ziti is: "Sicilian sausage, tomato sauce, roasted peppers, onions, mozzarella." This is a nice alternative to lasagne which they also have. Tonight we started with a special mushroom soup which is probably the best mushroom soup we have had recently. It had several herbs that excellently flavored the soup. We then moved on to the Carciofi Fritti: "Baby artichokes crisp fried, herb aioli." This crispy Parmesan dusted fried artichoke appetizer makes a great addition to our dinner. We go there so often I must have just assumed I reviewed this place before. Next time we go I will need to get some pictures. We strongly recommend you give De La Torre's a try. My thanks to the owners for making this small business a great place to go for dinner. read more

Always great food. Would highly recommend the pizza and Lasagna. They are definitely our go toos

I've been to De La Tore many times in the past. The service as always was outstanding. The wait staff was very attentive. The food was disappointing. I had the lamb and my friend had the steak. Although I asked that the lamb be medium rare it was dry. There was too much Parmesan crust on the top, which I had to scrape off as it made the meat seem even drier. As a side I was given mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts. I really like the brussels sprouts but there were only three on my plate. My friend had eight on her plate. We both had mashed potatoes. They looked like they been served with an ice cream scoop. I thought they tasted faintly as though they had instant mashed potatoes mixed into them. They were neither buttery nor creamy in flavor. Although it was about 7 o'clock, the potatoes tasted and seemed like they've been sitting around in a pot all day. I couldn't take more than a couple of bites. My friend had the steak and she said it was tough. She did say that the reduction sauce with it was very good. De La Tore has been a favorite of several of my friends and it seems like we go there at least once every six months. read more

We showed up with no notice and a large party. They were quickly able to accommodate us. Everything we ordered was good. I would eat there again. read more

We met our friends at De La Torres's for dinner prior to going to Tommy T's for a comedy show since it's fairly close. We never been here. Very first impression was, it's packed!! Second was this is a very nice little cozy restaurant. Gave us a very warm and welcoming feeling. Bread & butter was tasty, fresh and warm. My wife got a tortellini dish, I got a calzone. Our friends ordered Caesar's with grilled chicken & Bolognese. Everything was delicious! We would have ordered the desert which our friends said is insanely good, but we were running short on time. Next time. I highly recommend this place. read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night as a walk in. We were able to be get seated within 5 - 10 minutes which was nice. The waitress was nice as well and gave us some good recommendations. The ambiance was okay. Good amount of seating. I was not too impressed with the food. We ordered the clam chowder as an appetizer, Chilean sea bass with angel hair pasta, and fresh pappardelle pasta with short ribs. The clam chowder flavor was okay but there were barely any clams in it. I love me a clammy clam chowder. The fresh pappardelle pasta was not cooked all the way. Some of the noodles were still stuck together and hard. I like my noodles al dente but this wasn't it. The meat was nice and tender. I enjoyed the Chilean sea bass. The angel hair pasta didn't have much flavor. I wish it had more of a complimenting cream sauce. read more

De La Torre's Trattoria - Clam chowder - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I still cant believe I've lived in the tri-valley for five years before I tried this place. Best Italian food in this area. I've been here a few times now, and I've had the ziti w/meat sauce and the tagliatelle w/bolognese. Both were delicious. I'm kinda glad they DON'T have a bar here. Ask for Lee, she'll take care of you. read more

excellent food excellent service their house. Chianti was an exceptional value really enjoyed this restaurant. The staff was exceptional.

3.5 stars. I came here on a Wednesday night and there was a few other parties in the restaurant. We got seated right away and after ordering, the food came out super quickly. The service was awesome, the waitress constantly checked up on us to see if we needed anything else and was very friendly. Spaghettini 3.5/5: the portion was huge and can be easily split into two meals. The noodles were cooked Al dente and the sauce was flavorful. The meatballs had good flavor but it was little too soft for my liking. Warm gooey toffee cake 3/5: this is a nice sweet treat to end the meal. It was tasty but nothing to rave about. The complimentary bread was good, it tasted like herbs. It would be better if it was warmed up! Overall, a cute little date night spot with friendly service. read more

De La Torre's Trattoria - Spaghettini - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Food and service are amazing! Highly recommend. The owner always comes by to say hi. I'm usually with a large group and they have always accommodated us read more

One of the better Italian restaurants in the area! Not too crowded and service is amazing. Sea bass is a must! You HAVE TO HAVE ALL of the desserts. Cannoli is 10/10 and affogato was perfect. The toffee butter cake is addicting! read more

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Still loving this place. It's close to our home, and the food is consistently good. Their pizza is like no other that I've had. Their special menu always has something to offer. My kids love coming here. I had the stromboli this time, and it was great. It's good to dine in occasionally. We often get the family meal deal to-go, which is greatness in and of itself. read more

This is its third or fourth visit here and I'm seriously disappointed. I ordered a veil parmigiana and it tasted awful why I didn't complain. I don't know because I'm sure the staff would have happily would given me a new dish. But unfortunately I was talking with my friends and wasn't paying attention. Staff is very nice. Restaurants very attractive. Restrooms are very clean read more

De La Torre's Trattoria - This is how much I left even though it was a Good size portion. It just was bad - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I love this place, it is known as pleasanton best kept secret!! The ambiance is so quaint and cute. The service is very professional, and the food is so fresh and amazing!!! You can tell they use fresh produce. I ordered the Tortellini alla panna - Tortellini with Cream Sauce. This was the best Italian dish I have ever eaten. The stuffed pasta was so delicious the cream was fluffy and light very, very tasty. Everyone at our table commented on how delicious, fresh and yummy there food was. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend!!! read more

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Great food Friendly staff Clean environment Price is good Everything is great Highly recommended read more

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We started with calamari appetizer and it was delicious. I had the insalata Misti and the baked ziti with Italian sausage which was delicious and made perfectly. My friend had the pasta and garlic shrimp. She loved it. We had a great bottle of Chianti which complemented the food perfectly! The service was superb. read more

We've been aware of the presence of Dela Torres in Pleasanton's dining scene for quite some time, however, we are not quite sure why it's taken us so many years to finally give it a try. And boy have we been missing out of such wholesome authentic Italian cuisine! The restaurant is located in a very unassuming location within a strip mall anchored by a Lucky's Supermarket. Upon entering, you immediately felt wished away into the kitchen of a countryside Italian kitchen. There is a sort of hominess to the decor and lighting that contributes to the authentic ambiance. Even the restrooms had that home touch, something uncharacteristic of most dining establishments. We were immediately greeted by a young gentleman who seated us promptly despite not having reservations made during the dinner hour on midweek day. I've been told that reservations are typically required. Their menu selection is quite extensive on top of an also very expansive daily menu special. Our waiter and other wait staff were very attentive in taking our order, refilling our waters and checking in on us throughout our meal. Even the owner stopped by at the end of our meal to check in on us, help clear our table, and offered the dessert menu for us. We ordered the lasagna and eggplant dish, both of which were terrific. Flavors were perfectly cured and presented nicely. The only area to critique was the lack of freshly grated parmesan. Instead, they serve pre-grated parmesan in a container for you to self scoop onto your dish. Prices are reasonable given the high quality of the food and service levels provided. This is a definite go-to spot for anyone who lives in town or in and around the Tri Valley. read more

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We ate here yesterday and it was fantastic!! Pepe, our server, was incredible with light hearted banter and jokes and attentive without being overbearing. We ordered the bolognese, calamari, small pepperoni pizza and spaghetti meatballs and all items were a solid 5/5! Even the complimentary bread basket was amazing! The interiors gave a true feel of a rustic and authentic Italian restaurant with beautiful tapestries and comfortable seating. Huge shoutout to this 34 year old family run business. There is most certainly a reason you have been around this long and even stay a float. I will 1000000% be coming back read more