This place is so underrated. The vibe is old, rustic classic elegance. While Locanda and Piatti's may get more traffic this small establishment deliver amazing service and delicious food. Even on a dead night, the manager and server both showed me attentiveness. The arugula salad while simple to make is always a hit. I even make it at home or at least as close as I can get to it. Their pasta selection is both traditional and varied. Pasta always al dente and the sauces full of flavor. They didn't skimp on the shrimp either. Antonio is the man! He was so kind to even make personal conversation with me. I think this establishment is key to the heart of downtown Danville! read more

Incontro Ristorante - Angel hair with shrimp in white wine garlic sauce - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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We like their tasty brunch, nice atmosphere. Good service. We had a gift card and used it two weeks ago. Tasty. Nice relaxing music. And we can have conversations where we actually hear each other. Most restaurants are wwaaayyy tooo noisy but not here. read more

My bf and our family decided fine dining for my sister in law's bday! We are all very pleased with our experience (: Absolutely delicious food, amazing service with the kindest waiters/waitresses; I think my favorite part is how all of the staff were serving customers with smiles at all times! The ambiance is very elegant, we will certainly be dining here again, thank you for the memorable experience and delicious food read more

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Surprised I haven't reviewed Incontro yet! It's a hidden gem in downtown Danville. The patio is by far my favorite of any restaurant in the local area, and now that the weather is warming up it's my favorite spot for a late afternoon drink with friends. Although, it is fun to sit by the outdoor fireplace on a cold night with a good drink! The food is consistently good; I wouldn't call it "amazing" or creative, but it's consistent and it's good, and that in itself can be considered amazing for a restaurant ;) What stands out more than the food are the drinks- this is typically where I recommend for a night cap or meeting for a drink with friends. The ambiance is cozy, and the patio has fun people watching. The service is always attentive, which has become a lost art in such a tough hiring market-- they are doing something right to have such great talent, with a few waiters I've recognized for the last three plus years. On the latest visit, I was impressed with how attentive and aware the manager was- the restaurant is cozy and intimate, but very spread out with multiple rooms and a multi-level patio that wraps the building. She knew exactly what was happening at each table, and how to better everyone's experience. Impressive, kudos! Overall, this is a beloved staple in downtown Danville, where so many of the restaurants have become too focused on the Danville aesthetic and not on the experience. read more

Incontro Ristorante - Fritto Di Calamari - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

Chicken was not tender Brussel Sprouts were undercooked Bread that was not ordered, not fresh Maybe related to delivery read more

The best part of this place is the place. The decoration is great and its a nice place to sit. The food is bland and overpriced. I got crab farfalla, my sister got carbonara, my brother got vegan rigatoni and my mom got chicken Marsala. My sister loved her carbonara but the rest of us were pretty unimpressed. Not to mention the ingredients for the vegan dish must of costed like $5 to make but was sold for $27. Idk the service was alright. It was a Mother's Day dinner so we hoped our mom would like it but she didn't. Still had a good time because with family but wouldn't recommend unless you like bland overpriced food. read more

Incontro Ristorante - Vegan rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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We had a 7 pm dinner reservation a couple weekends ago. It was our first time trying this restaurant and also visiting Danville. The street parking was all filled up by the restaurant so we turned to the back side of the block where we found a small lot for the restaurant and a much bigger parking lot across the street. The restaurant was filled and busy for dinner. We were quickly seated at a table against the wall. The ambiance and look of the restaurant is quite nice. Each table seems to have little coat rack stands for hanging jackets and purses; a nice touch that I don't often see. The service was overall great our waiter explained the specials and gave us time to look through the menu. We were given a bread basket, standard - nothing astonishing. We ordered 3 items: Truffle Fries, the Gemelli, and Mostaccioli. The Truffle Fries were reminiscent of those at fast food restaurants, but the truffle flavor made it unique and a nice appetizer. We didn't wait too long for our pastas to arrive. The Gemelli was hearty and filling but the Mostaccioli was the most memorable. The Gemelli features lamb sugo which was flavorful and soft. Our favorite was the Mostaccioli because of the cream sauce. It was super flavorful and was much more unique than the Gemelli. Overall the service was wonderful and the portion sizes are great for how reasonably priced everything is. read more

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We came here improperly for a nice romantic dinner. The waitstaff was lovely and attentive. We chose to sit outside and they were attentive about the heaters. We had our little doggy with us. Complimentary focaccia. We had the bruschetta which had a great balsamic to it. Then we had the Gemelli and the day special which was a Truffle Lasagna. Both were soooo good. Then for dessert was the Tiramisu, one of my favorites because I can taste the alcohol in it. All in all a perfect dinner date read more

Incontro Ristorante - Gemelli - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Came here for Sunday Brunch Buffet with my mom. It was fantastic! We got here early around 10:30am and we had reservations. We sat inside and the server was sweet and friendly. The food was top notch. All house made food. Everything from omelette and waffle station made to order. Cheese plate and shrimp, They have fresh made pastas and desserts to die for. For $35 and a complimentary drink you can't beat it. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Incontro Ristorante - My first Buffet plate - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Amazing staff. I set up a dinner for a client and Beatrice? Took the best care of them. Hospitality off the charts. Took care of my client and made me look like a genius for picking this spot. read more

I loved Incontro the first time. I really liked Incontro the second time. And, then...the third and fourth time it was just "okay" and very bad for my lady. So, avoided coming here for a couple of years. We were walking by one Sunday afternoon, and they were advertising a lunch buffet for $30.99. I love buffets. I love Italian buffets. Needless to say, I would love to come try it. Well, a few weeks later, I was able to come in alone. Wow. It was super great with all kinds of choices. The highlights for me: eggplant parm, lasagne, chicken parm, arugula salad, and the desserts. Also, waffle station, fruit, eggs, bacon, sausage, pasta, breads, Caesar salad, and caprese. With that performance, Incontro is back on my good list. We've found other Italian that I prefer, but this again within the top 5 in the general area. Service has been great twice, and poor twice. Incontro has a permanent outdoor patio, adorable and intimate, made perfect for dining safely during the pandemic. It can be a busy busy place, so reservations recommended. * Buffet [$30.99, 4,5 stars] * Beet Salad [$14, 4.5 stars] * Pappardelle Al Pesto with Shrimp [$28, 4.0 stars] * Chicken Marsala [$30, 5.0 stars] * Eggplant Parm [$23, 4.5 stars] * Lasagne [$26, 4.0 stars] * Tiramisu [$9, 4.5 stars] * Chicken Piccata [$30, 2.0 stars] read more

As always, delicious food and attentive service. It was a bit hectic on the Saturday before Mother's Day but we were always checked on. I had their version of a margarita. The amaretto gave it a lovely flavor twist. The hubby had the pomegranate lemon drop. For appetizers, we ordered: Fritto Misto - always delicious Arancini- crispy and cheesy at the same time! Dinners were all delicious. I always have the Eggplant Parmegiana. Other entrees the family ordered were: Pappardelle Al Pesto Gnocchi Linguine Vongole Chicken Picatta Chicken Marsala And the special for the evening was a spicy seafood pasta read more

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My husband and I went here for the Valentine's Day dinner and everything was fantastic. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was perfect. Definitely try this restaurant next time you're in Danville. read more

Delicious Dinner at Incontro Ristorante The lamb chops were perfectly cooked and full of flavor, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and fresh veggies. Great service and a cozy, upscale vibe. A must-visit spot in Danville! read more

Incontro Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

Most of downtown Danville lost power on the 4th of July. A few places we approached said they were closed due to power loss. Hubby walked up and asked the bunch of 3-4 idle worker guys standing outside if they were opened. They gave us the most stank look ever and ignored us and seemed to think it was funny. I was about to say something to them when a girl at the host stand welcomed us in. It was HOT out so it was nice to sit inside with the AC. They had a special 4th of July brunch menu but we couldn't order from their regular menu, so boo. -fritto misto: (5/5) portion was generous and good for us 4. Great flavors on the calamari , shrimp, and veggies. -hartz salad with chicken (3/5) Chicken breast had good flavor, good portion but it was dry. The salad was very good. I should've just not added the chicken perhaps shrimp could've been the better protein. Our server was friendly and attentive. He checked on us, asked if my family wanted another drink. I didn't get his name. He was Latino though. He told us about their weekend Brunch and live music and encouraged us to return for that. Just for his service, I would come back. Perhaps the young guys out front we encountered could learn a thing or two from him about customer service. read more

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Ahmazing! I had the branzino and hubby had the veal parmigiana and we had the bruschetta to start plus the great focaccia bread. All were so good and service as usual was wonderful! We love Incontro and even if the place is hopping (and it usually is!) we feel like family whenever we go! Highly recommend!! read more

I really adore and love Incontro. I do love the Sunday Buffet as you can sample all their wonderful food. The food is just so very tasty. I can taste all the wonderful flavors. The staff are the best. Most kind. Thank you for everything. read more

Our experience at Incontro Ristorante was awesome. The ambiance is comfortable, nothing fancy. There is outdoor seating with heaters to keep all warm during cooler evenings. The service was very good. All of our selection of foods we ordered was excellent. For an appetizer, we ordered the Truffle Fries. The Potatoes, Parmigiano cheese and truffle oil gave a very earthy flavorful starter. For dinner, I ordered the Shrimp alla Griglia which consist of grilled shrimp with fregola pasta, garlic zucchini, lemon and parsley. It was the first time I had fregola pasta, which looked like risotto. It was very good. The overall flavor was savory and authentically Italian. The House made Lasagne consisted of lasagna cooked in a beef ragu, bechamel, with and mozzarella. Very tasty and flavorful. Another selection we ordered was the Pappardelle Al Pesto. The pappardelle was covered with house made creamy pesto and shrimp. Another excellent dish to order. Fresh house made bread is served with your meal. The bread is excellent too. Overall, our experience at Incontro Ristorante was excellent. I highly recommend giving Incontro Ristorante a try. read more

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We've been reserving restaurants in the East Bay area for over 5 years, and this was one of the better experiences we've had! Antonio (and his assistant--sorry I didn't catch his name) provided exceptional service throughout the evening. We had a party of 16 and ordered off the menu--drinks, appetizers, main courses, and desserts--including the bar. Everything was handled flawlessly. They provided a private room, which made the event feel special and comfortable. Making the reservation was effortless, and Monique, the event coordinator, was fantastic to work with--professional, responsive, and accommodating. Highly recommend this place for group dinners or special events! We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Great tasting food and prepared fresh. Staff super friendly and attentive. Interior vibe is casual for family while also romantic enough for a nice date night. read more

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there! I was trying to find a restaurant that had a Mother's Day Brunch. I was looking on OpenTable and found this restaurant. I loved that there was a preset menu. From the preset menu we were able to choose one item from Zuppa e insalate, Secondi Piatti, and Dolci. My mom's selection was the following: Virgin Caprese (gf)- Tomato slices, mozzarella with basil pesto, chili oil and balsamic reduction Scallops (gf)- Seared scallops with truffle risotto and asparagus Strawberry Pana Cotta (gf)- Creamy custard with fresh strawberries puree and mixed berries My sisters selection was the following: Salmone Crostini- House cured salmon, red onions, cream cheese, capers Ravioli al Marsala- Portablello mushroom ravioli with creamy Portabello mushroom Marsala wine sauce Dolce Al Cioccolato (gf)- Chocolate lava cake served with vanilla gelato. My dad's selection: Lobster Bisque (gf)- Creamy bisque with vegetables and lobster Chicken Wellington - Chicken breast, spinach, mushrooms and ricotta wrapped in puff pastry served with asparagus and Morell mushroom sauce. Dolce Al Cioccolato (gf)- Chocolate lava cake served with vanilla gelato. My selection: Salmone Crostini- House cured salmon, red onions, cream cheese, capers Crab Benedict - Dungeness crab meat, poached egg, English muffin, Hollandaise sauce, with fresh fruit Dolce Al Cioccolato (gf)- Chocolate lava cake served with vanilla gelato. Everything we ordered was delicious! I would love to come back during dinner time. The service was great as well! Our waiter was super nice and on top of it. It was a great experience! read more

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Came here for the Mother's Day Brunch. We had reservations at 12pm and were seated very quickly. It wasn't too busy inside the restaurant so it was nice not to feel rushed through our meal. They were offering a 3-course brunch menu. I had the wedge salad, Halibut, and Nutella Crème Brûlée. I have 4 stars for the food as I wasn't a fan of the saffron risotto. Halibut was delicious. Nutella Crème Brûlée was ok. Staff was very friendly and give them 5 stars. They had a live musician, but being inside we weren't really able to hear or enjoy the nice day. Next time I will request outdoor seating. read more

Incontro Ristorante - Nutella Crème Brûlée - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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We had a wonderful family dinner Friday night in their beautiful wine room. The food was delicious and the new additions to the winter menu make choosing difficult. There's something for every palate. The owners work along side their terrific crew to make you feel very welcome and special. read more

My friends and I went there three times in the past year, but the last time we were very disappointed because two of us found hairs in our food! Although the service was good, probably won't be going back. read more

What a delicious experience in a beautiful restaurant! My son loves pasta and requested Italian for his birthday. Incontro is a beautiful restaurant with great service. Our family ordered a variety of appetizers and pastas to share. Some favorites- Fritto Di Calarmari-crispy and tender calamari, shrimp and zucchini Papparadelle Al Pesto-this housemade pasta was a favorite! The pasta had a great texture, the pesto was delicious and flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Linguini Vongole-this linguini with clam dish was perfect! The pasta al dente, sweet clams all in a light sauce. Yummy!! Panna Cotta-my birthday loved the Panna Cotta. Sweet and light dessert to finish our meal! Great family dinner and I can't wait to come back!! read more

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Chicken piccata and eggplant parmigiana were terrible and disappointing. This restaurant is is going downhill quickly. Service was subpar especially when service is added to the check and servers have no motivation to provide adequate service. Will not go back. read more

I have been to Incontro around 6 times and I always leave with 3 stars in mind, meaning that it's not bad, but also not memorable. The ambience is nice (I like dining in restaurants that once were homes), but the food is strictly mediocre and prices are higher that I'd expect for this quality. Their bread is good, so that's always a plus! read more

Dear Incontro Ristorante, I am proud to announce you are My 800th Review!! With so many Yelpable Places in the Bay Area (Fort Point - Golden Gate Bridge). I decided to spot light this absolutely gorgeous restaurant. The dude and I walked right by it the day before we dined here and I fell in love with the outdoor patio, the welcoming vibes, the 4th of July decorations and overall princess place plus do I have to say ITALIAN CUISINE was totally up my Princess alley. I decided to make a reservation for 7/04/21 on 4th of July surprisingly there were so many openings around 6pm! Yay! We easily found parking. We recommend park at The Supermarket Lunardis nearby - free! Plenty of parking. We arrived exactly at 6pm and was seated up the stairs kinda like on someone's beautiful front porch. It was pretty empty when we came and we seriously had the whole deck to ourselves for the whole hour -SPOILED- I can get use to that. Anyways, it took a while for our server to get to us...the dude and I just took in the atmosphere and observing Danville at its finest. The owner maybe manager? (I apologize sir) took our drink order. I got the Strawberry Lemon Drop it was pretty tasty but I thought it is to come in a Martini glass? Still good - 7/10 would recommend if you are not feeling wine. Our sever bought us bread...bread and the table was pre set with Oil and Balsamic vinegar. I hate that I am gluten intolerant as I cannot eat a lot of bread (as long as it's sour dough this bread wasn't) so I did have to watch my intake! The bread was probably my favorite item here 8/10 as they didn't toast it. Toasting it would have changed from good to great! It was still good paired with the oil and vinegar. Sooooo Yummy!! We ordered our food which I really wanted the chicken Marsala plate but the dude and I compromise. I would get a pasta dish and he would get the Chicken Marsala. Let me tell you!!! Best Chicken Marsala I had 9.98/10, chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was bomb dot com! Rich and flavorful, mash potatoes were well seasoned and creamy, the spinach was paired perfectly. Super tasty dish! The dude and I LOVED it!! My dish on the other hand was piping hot (huge plus) but needed more flavor compared to the Rich Marsala so I was underwhelmed 7/10 not the best, not the worse either! It presents a lovely picture but didn't live up to my princess expectations. My pasta wasn't gluten free (they offered it to me! Yay!) the only kind they had was Penne and I wasn't in the mood for that on the 4th. By this point, I was full and needed to lay on someone's couch xD Overall, we didn't have much interaction with the staff...and it started to fill up by 7pm packed house. I would recommend coming to this place, the menu they had was 4th of July so it would be nice to come back on a non holiday and try the chocolate ravioli! read more

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Absolutely a wonderful dining experience and I highly recommend this town jewel. Everything from the perfection of service, to the lovely atmosphere is enticing. We enjoyed brunch for Mother's Day and the pace and timing of the offerings were perfect. For staters, we had the Caprese which was so very fresh with perfect tomatoes and a mild rich and delish burrata. I had the very moist and delicious chicken chicken with creamy perfect mashed potatoes and crisp fresh green beans for my entree. Hubby had the amazing ravioli which he describes as melt-in-your mouth amazing. I recommend requesting some bread to gather all of the beautifully prepared sauce left. My FIL had the amazing crab Benedict. Wow!!my MIL raved about the perfectly cooked halibut! We all tried MIL's risotto which was creamy and nice with a heavier saffron and lemon note. I forgot to mention the CAFE LATTE WAS OUTSTANDING! We all enjoyed our coffees in fact and I wish that I would have asked what type of coffee and espresso they provide. The bar tender is a genius and you MUST have a traditional Aperol Spritz. Light, refreshing and absolutely perfect! And the desserts! Chocolate hazelnut cream brûlée and panna cotta were outstanding finishes to a perfect dining experience. read more

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I was looking for a spit for gnocchi and they came up on my phone. However, they only had brunch. I'm so glad I came here. They had a wonderful brunch spread with salmon, shrimp, salad, pastas,scones and breakfast and brunch items. I really enjoyed my brunch here and it was reasonably priced read more

Incontro Ristorante - Brunch - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Overall the best whole experience was fine. Some things we ate were good, some could be enhanced with a few changes. We'd consider returning but this personally wouldn't be my first choice. To start the drinks we had were really not worth it. The pomegranate lemon drop tasted like just some juice with simple syrup and they up charge for Tito's (or course didn't say anything for $4 more). We also had the espresso martini which is essentially just bitter coffee. Next time we would get wine since the bar drinks are subpar for the area and using a base like Segrums. For appetizers we had the Arancini which was decent, Carpaccio lacked luster, a light citrus dressing would have helped perhaps, and the tuna tartar was the best. The Caesar salad need more of the anchovy like taste to it and a little fresh cheese to go on it. The best salad could have had less arugula and highlight the beets. The crab Cappelini was overall good but could be a bit lighter on the cream sauce and needed some fresh pepper. The Pappardelle al Pesto was also a bit heavy on the pesto but otherwise good. The gnocchi was again a bit heavy with cream subtracting from the flavors as was the Mostaccioli which could have use more fresh herbs instead. The lamb special was overall nice. As for the desserts the Tiramisu' was my favorite however the coating on top should definitely be lighter. The Panna Cotta All' was a bit heavy and would have benefitted from the sauce being drizzled over it but was again not bad. The Crème Brûlée was not as smooth of a texture but still enjoyable. The Bourbon Panettone was good, texture of the bread pudding was a little tough but blended well with the sauce. The Cannoli though I have to say was the worst one I've ever had- the ratio was so far off with the pastry to filling ratio. It was so crunchy. The filling tasted much to sweet like pudding mix. And the chocolate on top did nothing to the taste and did nothing to complement the attempted lemon flavor. For the environment- we appreciated the parking in the back and ramp access. The restaurant however is so unbelievably hot. There is no heat movement. It's hard to enjoy eating a plate of pasta when sweating with no air-movement in the other room. Overall the service was good- waters refilled, extra silverware as needed. Shame we didn't get offered any fresh pepper or cheese to go on our plates but it seemed that was sporadic. Again overall it was a decent meal but there are some things that could be improved upon. read more

Incontro Ristorante - Cannoli is definitely a skip, way too crunchy and filling is off - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

One of my families's favorites in the area. Not only have we dined here on multiple occasions over the years, we recently hosted my daughter's 16th birthday party with her friends in their wine room. Planning the event was easy, professional, and with prompt responses. Value was amazing and everyone had such a great time. We look forward to dining here again with nothing but positive experiences. read more

What a perfect Valentine's Day dinner! The vibe was so romantic and service was perfect!!! We don't usually venture out on Valentine's Day but I'm so glad my hubbie took me here this year! It was the sweetest romantic dinner. It's always great when the server knows the right balance of how often to check on you, and Gerard did it well. The wine room has a quiet intimacy to it, perfect for this occasion. Some background music would have been a nice final touch. Check out my pictures of our tasty meal!! read more

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Cue the classic Italian opera in a classy dining ristorante. Whether you come for a brunch special, dinner, or weekend celebration; Incontro has you covered with some state of the art service, 3 course meals, that Italian family feel. read more

Came here on a Saturday night. They took us in with no reservations. Lots of places in downtown Danville require reservations esp on a Sat night especially if you want to eat before 8pm so keep that in mind. We sat outside, people who sat inside made reservations. Outdoor seating ambiance was just as good for us. There was even live music ( solo man playing guitar , super relaxing and totally going with the vibes that night ) Will definitely return again. We had such a good time, a good way to spend Saturday night after a stressful week at work. We ordered: Pappardelle Al Pesto ( lots of pictures on that on yelp ) - So it's basically large flat noodle pasta with creamy pesto sauce and shrimp. Food was tasty and shrimp was good quality. If you like pesto sauce and shrimp you will love this dish. Chicken Piccata ( see my picture attached ) : Chicken breast, lemon caper cream sauce with angel hair pasta. : This was everyone's favorite! Can't go wrong!!!!! Al's Italian Margarita: Good! Mirtillo Mojito ( Blueberry mojito ) : Small glass, it wasn't strong. Looks very pretty but wouldn't order this again. read more

This is a fantastic Italian restaurant in the middle of downtown Danville. We stopped in for a couple of drinks. Met the owners and they were so nice to give us some arancini balls that are spectacular and authentic. We will come back for their brunch next Sunday. read more

Incontro Ristorante - Arancini, Italian 75 and espresso martini. - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

I met up with some friends tonight at Incontro since outdoor dining has reopened. This was my first time but my parents highly recommended it. I had made a reservation in advance and requested the fire pit table which they accommodated. It kept us nice and toasty while we enjoyed our meal! I also noticed that they had plenty of standing heaters around the restaurant so no one for cold. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer which was a huge portion and very delicious. I was excited to order the pesto pappardelle pasta which was phenomenal! We finished our meal with the chocolate ravioli, which was good, but I will say it was on the smaller side portion wise. Overall, the service was amazing, the food was delicious, and we were very happy :) I highly recommend and I will be back! read more

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Date night and boy did we pick an awesome spot! Service was lovely, the pomegranate lemon drop was delicious and the food was incredible! The calamari was the best I've ever had~ lightly breaded and extra crispy, piping hot calamari, shrimp, onions and squash! We also got the Arrancini, delicious sauce and tasty, but not my favorite~ the smoked mozzarella was a bit too smoky for me. The spaghetti and meatballs had an amazing sauce with decadent meatballs. And the linguine and clams was perfectly light, noodles cooked Al dente with delicious focaccia to sop up any sauce from the pastas! I wish I took a picture of dessert~ an Affogato~ but trust me, it was THE BEST~ delicious vanilla gelato, PERFECT espresso, topped with homemade whipped cream and amaretto cookie crumbles. Dreamy. read more

Incontro Ristorante - Fritto Misto and Arrancini - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Not only is their food good during the week, they have an excellent buffet on Sundays. Yes you read that correctly, BUFFET! Haven't seen one since Covid shut everything down. Beautiful day sitting outside listening to music. read more

Fantastic. We celebrated a friend's birthday with a big group. They were very accommodating, and our server Jesus was excellent. We almost all got different dishes, and nobody was disappointed. My lasagne was great, as was Mr. M's skirt steak. It's a warm and inviting atmosphere, with live music outside some nights. As of the writing, check in for a free glass of house wine. Max two per table. read more