This wine shop has an extensive array of wine from everywhere in the world. It's my go-to spot for…read moregifts, preparing for company, charcuterie, or just to taste something new. They have tastings on Fridays and Saturdays and occasional events like seated tastings with winemakers. The cheese case has anything you could ask for and they also have jams, honeycomb, olives, chocolate, and potato chips! Staff are very knowledgeable and there is always something great in their refrigerated case.

I love this wine shop for a number of reasons. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable, and…read morethey are just as enthusiastic about helping you find a great $18 bottle as they are $100 bottle. I love being in their email list because they do wine tastings every week with different themes (also with very accessibly priced wines always in the mix) -- my wife, 22year old kid, and I have been to ones on sparkling wines of Europe, Portuguese wines, vermouth (I had no idea there were so many different kinds!), Italian reds, and so on. They even get winemakers to show up sometimes. Definitely a great local shop!

This market sells all kinds of things- produce, spices, fresh meat/ seafood, a wine shop, cheese,…read morerefrigerated already made food, and a bakery. Pretty pricey though. Bought some sausages from the butcher and it was $13 for a little package of 4. At the bakery, we bought a slice of chocolate mousse cake, a slice of princess cake, a slice of lemon cheesecake, mini fruit tart, a loaf of sourdough bread, and challah bread- total was a little over $50+. The service was amazing. My husband was inquiring about how an almond cookie tasted like and they took one out of the case and cut it so we could taste it. Everything else we ordered though was delicious. Cheesecake was rich and creamy, the princess cake was moist, the mini fruit tart was fresh, and the chocolate mousse was rich. The challah bread was soft and you can't taste the good quality olive oil that was used. Added bonus is there is a free parking lot in the back. Free parking in Oakland?!? Heck yea!

this place is sooo cute. i wish we had more local food halls like this in the bay area. the food…read morewas good too and the staff was nice :)

I was recently gifted some pasta shells and wanted to buy some sauce to go with it so Belotti…read moreBottega is the place to be! You can buy fresh varieties of pasta and lots of options of sauces (cook within 2-3 days though, it's fresh) to cook at home or eat there bistro style! There's a counter and a few bistro tables/chairs outside so limited seating. This time I bought the rabbit sugo (lightly orangey) and pesto (fresh and bright) and loved them both. My go to sauce is usually the boars sauce that goes with the agnolotti (sorry words, I lost you), but you can't go wrong. If you dine in, you must try the mushroom tagliatelle. There people there are super knowledgeable and helpful if you need to make a decision when there's too many good options. PS - double check address !! There's two Belottis :)

I bought the authentic Italian hype. Big time NO. Spaghetti pomodoro was soggy, not al dente…read more Tomato sauce could have been brighter. Also how hard is it to put a basil leaf on it? Anchovy pasta had good flavor and fortunately wasn't too salty, as anchovy pastas tend to run the risk of. But the bottom of the bowl had about a 1/3 cup of oil left. Basically so much oil that the sauce had separated. It was off-putting. I felt like it was some kind of college student takeout food. Which is fine, just price it accordingly. IMO this is too pricey for what you get. And not worth the calories.

Great little late night spot. Went around mid night after we hit a few of the bars in the area and…read moreboy did this hit the spot. Going back I think I would definitely share a cheesesteak with my friend as they are huge but they were quite good. Not a big cheese steak person myself but I love IB's. They are always quick and have great service, so if you are in a pinch then be sure to hit this place. It's also one of the only restaurants on lakeshore that is open past 11pm!

Am I proud about how fast I ate a foot long chopped cheese? No. Would I do it again? Yes…read more As far as drunk food gets it does not get better than this. Was walking home and stumbled into here, it filled a craving (granted for 20$) and we got our sandwiches in 3 minutes. Super speedy service and it hit the spot! Will be coming back

I love this little treat spot! I think it's the perfect grab-and-go place when you want something…read moresweet after shopping or before a movie. I got the s'mores caramel apple and I really enjoyed it! I thought the marshmallow was a little bitter, but the overall s'mote flavor was very good with the milk chocolate & graham cracker. The staff member was very kind and cut up my apple for me! I recommend if you have a sweet tooth.

If you're stopping by, the apples are definitely the highlight, just make sure to ask them to slice…read moreit for you. It makes the whole experience way easier (and honestly more enjoyable). I tried the s'mores one not really knowing what to expect, but it ended up being a pleasant surprise. The marshmallow had this light, fluffy texture that paired really nicely with the cookie crumble on top, it gave it just the right mix of soft and crunchy. One thing to keep in mind, these are best enjoyed fresh. Once you take them home and stick them in the fridge, the toppings can start to harden and the overall texture isn't quite the same. So if you can, dig in right away. The spot itself is easy to miss, it's tucked into a little nook along Bay Street, right across from Jars. Definitely worth seeking out if you're in the area.

Great selection a in warm and welcoming atmosphere. Wine flights are the way to go to acquaint you…read morewith the many regions among their stock.

The guys behind the bar are so rude!! The younger guy in the glasses and baseball hat is so…read morepretentious and not helpful. Also, over-priced and small pours. $20 for less than a half glass of white wine!! Also asking me if I had paid for my first glass. This isn't Manhattan, guys, so relax. This was my second time in so wanted to give the place the benefit of the doubt as I like to support local businesses. The young guy was super rude and pretentious the first time. A friend said to not go there and now I see why. I won't be going back. Will go back across the street to Clio's where everyone is really nice!!

For my birthday dinner with my bestie, I was craving pasta. We didn't know where to go, but landed…read moreon The Italian Homemade Company because they have numerous spots. It's a good place for a laid-back atmosphere. The restaurant is fast casual. When you enter, you can look at the menu and place your order. It's pretty much self-serve aside from them bringing your food. With that said, the limited interactions we had were pretty mediocre. What's fun is that it's a build-your-own spot. You choose your own pasta and sauce. They also have items such as sandwiches and salads. My best friend and I got the same thing--Rigatoni with Bolognese. I opted for no cheese on top. The pasta was al dente, but I definitely wish there had been a bit more sauce on the meat. The portion was decent for the price, but I do feel like I could make this at home. So if I come back, I'd opt for something else. The Italian Homemade Company has a few locations throughout the Bay Area. This one-off College Ave. is great for a quick pasta pick-me-up. You can find street parking in the area.

We visited here for lunch after shopping for my son's shoes. I had the day special of pappardelle…read moreand lamb ragu. My son had the meatball platter. The food came out quickly since there was no other customers ahead of us. I enjoyed the pappardelle noodles length and firmness. Each bite had a good chew to it. The lamb ragu was very lamb forward. It was the right amount of ground lamb to carrots in the ragu sauce. My son enjoyed the meatballs and the flat bread that came with it. He mostly ate the bread, dipping it in the marinara sauce. The size of each meatballs were like a good scope size ice cream. This was a good lunch to a relaxing day of shopping with my son.