We came on a weekend after seeing the good reviews, and apparently reservations were highly recommended. We still got a table without waiting though. Parking in the area is not bad; you'll have a small walk since this is in the downtown area, but there was a parking lot across the street. The bread was really good with the olive oil and vinegar, and turned out to be the best part of the meal. We were tempted to get a refill, but the menu said that they charged for bread refills so we declined. Nevertheless, they still refilled our bread and didn't charge us for it (maybe they forgot?). I tried their risotto con pollo and short rib papardelle. The risotto was alright, not the best I've had and portions were small. The short rib papardelle was way too salty. Also, it felt really sketchy when they handed us the bill with the total amount and tip already hand written in on the customer receipt by the waiter. Besides this, I would say skip their mediocre and pricey food. read more

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The pasta here was alright. The pesto was extremely salty and didn't taste like basil pesto but tasted like spinach pesto instead. The linguine fratellos was extremely bland. The vodka sauce was the only thing that was worth getting again. They brought out complementary focaccia which was fresh but had no salt what so ever. I don't think I would go back here for the pastas again but I would love to go back on a weekday to try their pizza. They don't serve pizza on weekends. The staff here is nice. The ambiance was alright. read more

Fratello’s Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Livermore, California

My husband and I decided to try this restaurant. We wanted Italian food and the reviews and photos looked good. We had a very nice dinner and the service was very attentive. The ambiance is okay, neither upscale nor romantic. It is a great family restaurant. We both started with a glass of wine, bruschetta, and the artichoke hearts. My husband also had a house salad which he enjoyed. Everything was very good. My husband ordered the veal Saltimbocca and I had the veal piccata. Each entree was accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley of carrots, zucchini and broccoli. The veal was tender and delicious and vegetables were cooked perfectly. We cleaned our plates. We ended with a piece of the lemon cake and it was fresh, moist, and delicious. We will return. read more

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Let me start off by saying the food here is DELICIOUS!!!!! I highly recommend the carpaccio if you haven't tried it. Or, if you're like me, you can order it every time you go to Fratello's. Everything I've had is so tasty, even the drinks. They have a great Chianti as well. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. But the food....did I mention the food is delicious? 10/10 recommend!! read more

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Located in the heart of downtown Livermore, Fratello's Ristorante is easily accessible with plenty of parking right across the street. My review is based on our Valentine's Day experience, which featured a prix fixe menu at $60 per person. This included a glass of sparkling wine, a choice of soup (broccoli or lobster bisque) or salad (Caesar or spring mix), an entrée (salmon aurora, short rib, steak, sea bass, or lobster ravioli), and tiramisu for dessert. I ordered the lobster bisque (1/5), the steak (2/5), and tiramisu (5/5). My partner had the same selections except for the entrée, choosing the sea bass instead, which unfortunately came with mushy risotto. While the food was hit or miss, the service was outstanding. The staff was attentive and made the evening enjoyable despite the underwhelming meal. After reading other reviews, we're looking forward to returning to try their full menu, as it seems their regular offerings may be a better representation of what they have to offer. read more

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We used to go to Fratello's at the old location, and frequently did takeout. We're very pleased with the new location (despite still missing Anita's!) and finally made it over there. The interior was bright and uncluttered, with the booths replaced by tables. Some of the murals are still there. We were happy to see the old crew there, and service was very quick and friendly. I still really like their bread and oil/vinegar combo. The Wife had a chicken dish, and I noticed that they had a scampi dish, but not entree, so I asked them about making me a scampi with linguine, which they did. And it was really well done, shrimp perfectly cooked. The lemon cake was as good as always, and the creme brulee was excellent. Nice pour for my montepulciano. We'll be back. read more

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Can't say enough good things about Fratellos. The food is great and the service is outstanding. My favorite dish is the Saltimboca and my wife's is the short rib papardelle. This place is not to be missed if you're ever in the area. read more

This restaurant has absolutely fabulous food! It looks deceiving from the outside because of the curtains in the windows being closed. It would be wonderful if they can advertise with a big sign or something to bring attention to that place. They have a great selection of food. They make their own sangria. The service was great! Definitely try it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Fantastic food and ambience. Service was excellent. Food very tasty. I look forward to eating there when I visit family. Every entree is delicious read more

Worst food I've ever had. The calamari was horrible, we couldn't even eat it. Very bad experience and so overpriced. We will never go back again. read more

Food was great, service was outstanding, ambiance was nice. Will definitely go again. Location may have accounted for slow pace of business.

Have dined here many times. This is the real place for authentic Italian food. It is a hidden gem. Omar and Oscar have put together an authentic, Italian restaurant that takes me back to the best restaurants of Italy. No other place in the SF Bay Area compares. It is an incredible and deserves a Michelin Star in my opinion. I am an Italian with Roman heritage and I can vouch for this place. Off the beaten path on Railroad Ave in Livermore but a gem! Veal and the home made pasta is the best. Try this place and support what they are doing. Doug B. read more

Decided to try their New Location for dinner tonight, . ( To Go Order ) TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED!!! We ordered The Lasagna and Seafood Ravioli Very small serving size and expensive!! Servings per meal were a child size portion. The Seafood had maybe 5 small raviolis and 3 shrimp ??? The Lasagna had one inch of sauce and little meat and maybe a sprinkle of cheese, because I could barely taste it. They did give a GENEROUS bag of BREAD ... Additionally you have to pay extra if you use a Card, rather than Cash! The food wasn't that bad, but way overpriced!! I definitely wouldn't return!! read more

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My first visit was for lunch on Monday, December 2. Their website indicates they are open at 11:30 am on Mondays. Got there at 11:45. Temporary paper sign on the door indicated they were closed that particular Monday for some reason, who knows. Thanks, got in the car and headed for another restaurant. Decided to try again on Monday, December 23 at 11:30 am. The door was locked, the lights were off, and no one was inside. Lovely. Called their number and just got their answering machine. Waited a few minutes and then left for another restaurant. Obviously, this is a little family restaurant and if you don't want to work on a particular day that you are suppose to be open, you just don't go to the restaurant to open. Very professional. If I ever want to try this restaurant again, seems unlikely, I will definitely call and make sure someone is actually at the restaurant and the restaurant is actually open. Don't trust their website hours. Maybe their food is the greatest, but I never got a chance to try it since they weren't open on both of my attempts; however, I do thank them for wasting my time. Very courteous and very professional. read more

Fratello’s Ristorante - Don't trust these posted hours. Call first and make sure they are actually open. - Italian Near Me - Livermore, California

Went here for dinner and absolutely loved all of our food. We also got the appetizer of calamari and beef carpaccio, so delicious!! But I forgot to take a picture. They are a newly opened restaurant, it was wine and beer only for now they said. The ambiance could use a little help, but the staff and service were excellent, and the food to die for! Definitely give it a try. read more

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Excellent food, linguine and clams were flavored perfectly and chicken Marsala was equally delicious. Lemon cake was fantastic! Prices are super reasonable and server was very attentive. Ambiance could be improved to make it feel more cozy read more

Came yesterday with my family, it was my first time visiting this restaurant. Overall had a good experience and the food was good for the most part not mind blowing but not bad either! I enjoyed the caprese salad and the bruschetta bread both of those were great and highlights of my meal here for me. They both could have used more olive oil/vinegar but the waiter gave us two dishes of olive oil/vinegar so we were able to add on to it which gave it a nice finishing touch! The caprese was my included salad with my dish. The complimentary bread was good but nothing crazy, sort of crunchy. For my main I got "Risotto con pollo e Salsiccia" because I saw a photo of it on Yelp and it looked really good in the pic. It was a bit watery and didn't have a lot of flavor overall. The water gave us some Parmesan and red pepper flakes so those helped the dish. I wouldn't order it again but was still good enough to finish. My mom really enjoyed the veal Marsala so maybe I just ordered not the stand out dish. My dad and brother liked their dishes too. The Creme brûlée was delicious and they added fresh strawberries on top too! That was probably another part I really enjoyed here! Both waiters were helpful and quickly brought us our dishes as well as coming throughout the meal to refill our water and wine glasses which was wonderful. Our main waiter even opened the door for us when we left which was very kind. The waiters here were lovely and made the experience nice! I'd be down to give it another shot and maybe try other dishes next time, however I think there's better Italian food in the area. But maybe I just picked the wrong main dish, cause the rest of the food the caprese, the bruschetta and Creme brûlée were fantastic! I know a lot of people said to get reservations but I think we still would've been ok without one. Lots of seats and some cute paintings on the wall here too. Lots of parking outside as well. read more

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Great service and great food. When we arrived, we were greeted by the staff and they made us feel very welcomed. The restaurant was empty, which would normally make us feel like we did not choose wisely; however, the tables were all set, the ambiance was comfy and music was playing. Our group of 8 ordered 2 appetizers ( calamari and artichokes) and 7 different entrees. Everyone was pleased with their choices and said they would return. We were treated very well and taken care of from the time we made reservations all the way through dinner. The prices were appropriate. I highly recommend this restaurant if you like pasta and fun times! read more

Food was absolutely delicious. Service was great too. Had a chicken milanesa and alfredo pasta with grilled chicken. Both were amongst my favorite Italian dishes. read more

Food is great, love their focaccia bread. Reasonable prices; great service - Oscar & Omar are a great team

Appetizer bread, delicious, and plentiful. Ordered the lasagna - Portion was less than, for entrée price ($25). Presentation was more of a dish as opposed to a casserole. Excessive amounts of cheese and insufficient amount of sauce for noodles. Noodles were overcooked and ljmp. Service was fine with fewer people, but poorly staffed for amount of diners for early Saturday evening. read more

Tucked away off the 580, Fratello's is an exceptional restaurant that's perfect for a quality meal in a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The music plays at a perfect level and transpires you to a far away land. The interior is dim and tables dark, so you get a sense of elegance. The menu provides a wide variety of choices. Wait staff is very friendly and welcoming (Outstanding job Oscar!) Quality of food was great! I can't wait to go back... I want to try everything! Artichoke appetizer was super scrumptious, enjoyed soaking up the sauce with the complimentary focaccia. Pork Marsala was tender and flavorful. Veggies that accompanied it where cooked perfectly: still had crunch and weren't mushy. My most favorite part is that the checks are hand written... nostalgic:) read more

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I can't believe this place has 4 stars. My first impression was yikes, the ambiance can use some major help. It looks like a hole in the wall. The service wasn't great either. Didn't ask if we wanted drinks, brought bread after bringing appetizers. Didn't check on us mid meal. Handed plates over our heads, didn't set it on the table. I was shocked. The food was decent, but way overpriced. $25+ for 5 small raviolis is crazy work. The creamy pesto pasta with chicken, was no where near creamy and only had 5 small bits of chicken. Overall, I'd suggest skipping this place and making the drive to Olive Garden. read more

Went in expecting a good meal and got more than that! I was working in the area so I ended up with five great meals ! Oscar was a great host, and each day was a great meal. Started each day with warm bread and balsamic dipping bowl. Seafood salad I had daily! I had them add anchovies but it's a great appetizer for me. Chicken parmigiana was excellent...had a Caprice salad with that ! ; my spelling sucks) had the Frutti de Mare also excellent , 2 days in a row , and veal parmigiana! Every day was enjoyable and I need to thank the kitchen staff also! Down side was they ran out of Corona and I had to have a Peroni ...nice and cold so no loss but it CS all worked out well ( I like wine but not when I'm out working) read more

Fratello’s Ristorante - Seafood salad - Italian Near Me - Livermore, California

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Delicious dinner at Fratello's! We ordered the bruschetta and it was wonderful with the freshest tomatoes. They served us their focaccia bread. It was hot and freshly baked. It was so good! I ate the capellini with shrimp and my husband had their linguini fratelli. Both were delicious! Parking is plentiful and it was a short walk to the downtown. Highly recommended this place! read more

My first time here and won't be my last. The food was delicious! I rarely finish my whole plate of food, but today it was wiped clean. I highly recommend this place! read more

The food and service was excellent and the interior was very charming, and it is very much a restaurant that I will be visiting again in the future. read more

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Fratello's Livermore isn't just another Italian restaurant; it's a celebration of fresh, flavorful food served with genuine hospitality. I've had the pleasure of dining there twice and using their catering service for a party, and each experience has been exceptional. The menu is a love letter to Italian's. From perfectly al dente pasta dishes to succulent seafood specialties, every bite is a testament to quality ingredients and culinary expertise. Everything is bursting with flavor, and the portions are generous without being overwhelming. The staff at is as delightful as the food. They're attentive without being intrusive, offering recommendations and making sure your dining experience is seamless. They genuinely seem passionate about the food and the restaurant, which adds a personal touch to the whole experience. What truly sets them apart is their dedication to fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can taste the difference in every dish. Here's the surprising part: despite the exceptional quality, the prices remain very reasonable. You get incredible value for your money, making it a perfect spot for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special celebration. Their commitment to quality extends to their catering service as well. I recently used them for a party, and the food was a huge hit with everyone. They were easy to work with, offering a variety of options to fit our needs. In short, if you're looking for authentic Italian food, exceptional service, and a commitment to quality, look no further than the Livermore location. You won't be disappointed. I met Omar, the owner. He's experienced and takes is profession seriously. read more

Loved the linguine frutti de mare. Generous portion loaded with scallops, calamari, mussels, salmon and shrimp with the shell removed in a light marinara sauce with basil leaves. Even better was the pappardelle gamberoni. Homemade pasta in white wine with garlic, spinach and fresh mushrooms; simply scrumptious! The complimentary warm, fresh focaccia bread was outstanding with olive oil, balsamic with garlic for dipping. Outdoor sheltered dining with heat. Suggest adding speakers with Italian music to muffle the Highway 580 noise. Nice fresh salad lightly dressed. Beer and wine. No cocktails. $10 corkage. Very friendly and attentive service. We will be back! read more

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My husband and I saw this place and decided to try it out. SO glad we did! Very friendly and attentive staff. We loved our dishes, and would order them again. The Chicken Marsala was served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables cooked perfectly Plenty of mushrooms! And the sauce was flavorful, not heavy and delicious! I had the Pollo Limone, same mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. The sauce was unmistakably lemon and the capers added additional flavor. I cleaned my plate! We split the lemon cake, just right. read more

Service is lovely, food is good and they have made a major effort to upgrade the decor.

Fratello's has a lunch menu with just entrees. inside seating available now. this location has turned over constantly. Fratello's looks like a long-termer. eats: linguine frutti di mare (19.95) "linguine pasta with shrimp, clams, mussels, clams, calamari, salmon, white wine, marinara sauce" -plenty of tasty mini scallops, marinara sauce. -shrimp, clams, mussels about 2 pieces each, white wine not tasted. -linguine was ok, not al dente. slightly soft. focaccia bread-tasted the usual -balsamic vinegar and olive oil was nice caesar salad (6.50) -romaine lettuce with caesar dressing, ..that's all folks! 3.5 stars. was still hungry. read more

Fratello’s Ristorante - Linguine frutti di mare (19.95) - Italian Near Me - Livermore, California

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Food was very good, six people each had different meals and all were happy. Nice environment though they could use some sound dampeners. Service was attentive. read more

Great Caesar salad and carpaccio. Superb lemon cake. Excellent service. Best seafood ravioli ever. Our local Italian treasure. Comfortable seating and low/moderate noise level. Love this place. read more

My d-i-l and I had dinner at Fratello's before a show at the Bankhead. The staff was great, especially our waiter, Oscar. The dining room was a little bright for me and we thought it odd that the curtains were all closed. We thought it would be more inviting from the street if the people outside could see everyone enjoying themselves inside. The menu had some excellent choices with reasonable prices and we both decided on the Pesto with chicken; gnocchi for me and penne for her. Both dishes were very tasty. We noticed a full bar next to the dining room but didn't see any indication of that on the menu. I will go again with my hubs for a second look. read more

Nice place - felt comfortable Fair prices Excellent service Good food What more do you need to know read more

I'm pretty appalled by the service here. My husband and I came here on a Tuesday at 12:45pm. There was no one else there eating lunch. When we arrived we were told we could sit anywhere. We picked a booth. It was nice, but it was super warm in the restaurant. I was sweating by the time our meal came out. I got the cheese ravioli and my husband got the fettuccini Alfredo. We received some bread. While eating we finished the bread and I was hoping to get more. At that point I was told the chef left for a dentist appointment..mind you, in the middle of the day, during lunch hours when the restaurant was open and when people were still there. I was definitely taken aback. The food isn't cheap here by any means and telling a pregnant woman she won't be getting anymore bread is a sure fire way to leave her upset/hangry. The food itself was decent. But like how can you just leave when people are eating. Needless to say I won't be back if this is how the restaurant operates. So sad bc it could def be a nice place for my family to frequent. read more

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The food was wonderful delicious service was very good fast friendly great atmosphere prices was great read more

Fratello’s Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Livermore, California

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Saturday night and they won't take our party of 2 at 8:15, what a joke. The place only had 2 tables occupied so the food must not be that good. The ambiance is meh. I will never patronize this restaurant again. Plenty of other places to eat in this town. read more

If you are looking for a restaurant that offers amazing food and service this is the place for you! The food was absolutely amazing and delicious! I found their menu to have a lot of variety and options, at times Italian restaurants can seem very basic with the types of dishes they offer but not Fratello's! I had their Linguine Pollo Pra Diavolo and I have never had anything like it anywhere else. It was a delicious semi spicy marinara sauce and the chicken was cooks perfectly and the pieces were already bite size. I will be coming back again and again and I'll make sure to bring other people so that they can experience Fratello's as well! The restaurant was very nice inside and I loved how all of the tables were set up it was a beautifully set entrance. Their complementary bread was very hot and fresh. Their tiramisu was to die for! Our waiter even sang to the birthday girl when he found out it was her birthday. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we were doing well, he kept our waters full and was very nice and sweet to us. This restaurant deserves to be visited by everyone in Livermore and by those visiting! read more