So I booked a reservation here instead of "the other Italian place" in Moraga because reviewers complained a lot about service and value there. Damn. I don't know WHAT to believe anymore... Ambiance: It's a little difficult for me to really warm up to a place next to a movie theater. Yes, I've been to this shopping center a number of times. The vibe for a nice dinner is lost a bit with the location. Upon arrival: I felt like I was walking back in time. Yes, I love actual tablecloths, but the location itself wasn't inspiring. Vibe check = difficult when the restaurant is completely empty. Service: Like much of everything else, "these days--meaning post-pandemic" the server was young and trying. It was much like how it feels to fly now (I do it a lot). The FAs are young and inexperienced. He seemed unsure of himself. Nice kid but not the level of service that others had described. As far as his helpers...not so much. You have one job: putting the replacement knife on the wrong side of the plate is a detail that perplexed me. Yes, I notice this stuff. Now for the food: DISAPPOINTING. The meatballs were really basic and nothing special. Entrees? To say we were underwhelmed was an understatement. My dining partner had the lasagna. How do you screw that up? They did. Not flavorful at all. She said the sauce tasted like it was from a jar. I had some weird chicken with prosciutto and cheese dish. The chicken was really dry and overcooked. I could barely taste the cheese. The mushrooms that came with the dish didn't taste like sauteed mushrooms. They were overly sweet and just not good. Everything had a ketchup taste to it. The desserts were really tasty. I wanted good Italian food, NOT just a dessert. Now I need to try the other place and see if it's as awful as other reviewers have mentioned. It certainly can't be any worse than this location. I will NOT be returning. read more

The food was TERRIBLE! In a party of 8, no one's food was good. Pasta dishes were under-seasoned. My "pear" salad was a bagged salad with the feta sprinkles and chopped, brown pears. The burger was dry, luckily had cheese on it. The French onion soup was so salty it was inedible. And the fish sandwich smelled, well, fishy. The service was not any better. The waiter forgot to bring two drinks ordered at the beginning of the meal. Then never offered refills. When we asked another worker there for more iced tea/ soda, he replied yes. Then disappeared. Never ever will any of this party eat there again. read more

Just discovered this Moraga gem when planning to see a movie there. We were very happy with our selections: the special, veal ossobuco with saffron rissoto. My wife had frutti de mare. I enjoyed the glass of cabernet, a pear salad, and nice dessert. Our server was Luis and he was friendly and efficient. Definitely will return. read more

Amoroma has been my favorite Italian restaurant for about 20 years. It is a warm and welcoming restaurant with fabulous food and wine. Highly recommend. read more

I ordered a burger and fries. I was disappointed. I ordered the burger, medium, but it came well done. This size of the burger patty could have been bigger, Cheesecake Factory does a better job. The fries were not crispy and quite thick cut. I did tell the server the burger was over cooked, with no response. read more

ALWAYS warm welcome, excellent service, hearty servings of delicious food, ambience is calm with soft music. We are here frequently! Feels like family every time! read more

I've got great memories of this place. A lot of special occasions and it's pretty sentimental to me. The staff is quick which I really admire and you can't beat the outdoor seating. It's pretty serene out there perfect for couples and family as well. Everything on the menu is scrumptious, especially the eggplant! So bring the gang, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great food and great service as always. I had the gnocchi and it tasted amazing. The gelato is really creamy and rich. read more

Great service, great food, nice and calm ambiance. Shoutout to Mustafa for being such a good host and attending to our needs.

Brought my uncle here to celebrate his birthday and was SO disappointed The staff were not nice at all - nobody welcomed us at the door, our server barely checked on us during the meal (only once to ask if we wanted the bill at the end), and the entire like atmosphere was just super off-putting tbh... Aside from terrible service, the food was not good at all. The white wine and mussels linguine was SO tragic - the pasta was way overcooked and it was like sitting in a pool of fishy water - I wish I could tell you why there was so much liquid... maybe it was the mussels' tears from it being wasted on such a terrible dish. The other pastas were ok... IG: spillingthe.beans read more

Disappointed in the service. My husband and I came here for dinner prior to seeing a movie. Our reservation was at 6 which should have left us with plenty of time. We ordered cocktails and ordered our entrees. About 10 minutes later our server reconfirms our order and claims the kitchen lost our ticket for the order. No big deal, stuff happens and we still have at least 45 minutes before we need to leave for the movie. 20 minutes later, our server tells us our food is still being made, but coming soon. We order another drink anticipating our food will be out any minute. More time passes and now both my husband and I realize we have to go very soon. Our food finally arrives just before 7pm, an hour after our arrival. I ask for the check and boxes because we have to get going. My husband wolfed his food down but I only managed a few bites before I boxed everything so we could leave. The server finally grabbed my card and cashed us out. Look, if it had been a crazy busy night I could forgive the bad service and deals. However it was a fairly slow night at the restaurant. We also only ordered an entree so it's not like we had apps and salad courses that would add to the time it takes to get our entrees. It was a very expensive to go order considering I didn't even get to enjoy my dinner due to them dropping the ball. Overall disappointing and not sure I will make my way to this restaurant any time soon. read more

Amoroma earns 5+ stars from me and my spouse. The entrees, especially the filet mignon and lamb shank, are delicious with complex flavors that could not be duplicated at home. The portions are generous and the pacing of the meal is ideal. The service is spot on. Our waiter Boris is both professional and personable. It's a pleasure to interact with him and we return looking forward to seeing him. For a quiet and peaceful setting, the back patio is perfect. Indoor dining is livlier and is an excellent setting for parties. Amoroma sets the standard for restaurants in Contra Costa County. read more

My family loves this little restaurant. My mom and sister love the lentil soup. My mom always gets the lasagna. The salads are always tasty. I've had a few of their pastas and they always hit the spot. They have daily specials and I've chosen from those a lot of times. The waitstaff is always welcoming and friendly. This place is a hidden gem read more

Ristorante Amoroma - Italian Near Me - Moraga, California

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Amoroma makes the best gnocchi! We came back here for Valentine's Day and I was bummed to see it wasn't on the menu, but was then surprised how AMAZING our food was. We got the fettuccine and sea bass. Also the chocolate lava cake with hazelnut ice cream was incredible. Best Italian dinner we have had in a while. Despite how busy they were, the service was also exceptional. Ambiance was perfect with cute candles at every table that made the evening feel special. Can't wait to go back! read more

Ristorante Amoroma - Chocolate lava cake - Italian Near Me - Moraga, California

I am a single mom and my son eats 5 things only and if it were just spaghetti for every meal he would be happy. So we go out to a fine Italian meal every Saturday and we hav3 our favorites, but like to try new places, as there are so many good ones! Well I must say, I have a new favorite: Ristorante Amoroma in Moraga. I had the clam and mussel linguini, bruschetta and a delicious montepulciano. My son had the spaghetti bolognese of course and it was gone in 5 minutes lol. F4om everything down to the fresh baked bread, olive oil and Balsamic was top shelf. I had to let you all in on this place because it is pretty empty as we sit here for lunch, but we will be back, and everyone needs to know about this place. read more

Ristorante Amoroma - The special: Clam and Mussel Linguini with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Le Berne Toscana '18. - Italian Near Me - Moraga, California

Our family has eaten here very regularly for many years. We absolutely love the food. Great wine selection. Excellent service. Nice ambiance. An excellent local restaurant. read more

I wasn't totally disappointed. Server was pretty good. He was personable&accomodating. I ordered the lasagna which I liked ok. The bread was tough and the dip fell flat for me. I've had much better at La Finestra. My godmother ordered veal parm which she said was ok. We were celebrating her daughter's birthday, and she&husband ordered: veal parm. which he cleared the plate so it was good&a steak sandwich which the birthday girl said was good. We had the mixed seafood platter for appetizer which we all enjoyed. Still, something was missing in the experience. read more

My family dined here last night as we have more or less weekly for a very long time. It was a lazy Sunday and the restaurant could have been busier (at 6:00) although it was picking up as we were finishing. It was a good meal and a pleasant experience! Rheem is not exactly a destination, but Amoroma and other surrounding businesses either get local support or we should stop complaining about a lack of places in the area. We know the staff by name and we interact with them like family. I don't usually order lasagna -- which another reviewer complained about -- because even I can make that myself. The petrale sole I had was nicely cooked as is the salmon when it's available. My wife had chicken piccata and my father in law had the SPUNTATURE DE MAIALE, over pasta instead of polenta. No complaints. We saw other families and friends gathering as well. For those who didn't have a good experience, try again. We will see you there. read more

I stopped by for the steak sandwich. Great decision!! Very tender and fresh as always. read more

Ristorante Amoroma - Stake sandwich - Italian Near Me - Moraga, California

This is my 3rd time dining at this restaurant and I have to say, it never disappoints. Our server Mathew took such great care of us and the food was utterly delicious. The Gnocchi was made to perfection, its pillowy and melt in your mouth as it should be. My lasagna was meaty with just the right amount of sauce and cheese. This place has become my new favorite Italian restaurant! read more

Food wasn't up to par. I used to love going here, but food quality has gone way down while the prices have stayed high. Hopefully, they will improve this. Great to have an upscale restaurant in the Moraga, area read more

This was my first time dining at Ristorante Amoroma. I had heard for years that it was a hidden gem, yet, I just have never made the trek down Moraga Rd to give it a try. The restaurant was nicely appointed and the staff welcoming and friendly. I felt like I was a member of the family. The Fritto Misto was amazing and I tried the Li Suppri' Ar Telefono for the first time. What a treat. The real show stopper was the Filet Mignon. The prosciutto was crisp and the filet so tender and cooked to perfection. The mushrooms, potatoes and marsala wine were the perfect compliment in completing the dish. My husband had a wonderful breaded free range chicken and we enjoyed sharing each others dishes. It was my Birthday celebration so let's talk about the Tiramisu. Wow! It was so amazing. You could taste the rum soaked lady fingers with a hint of espresso and chocolate (isn't that everyone's favorite?). So light and fluffy. I cannot believe I have not taken the opportunity to come to this lovely restaurant before. What was I thinking. I will tell you, I will be back again soon as there are so many dishes I want to experience. read more

Ristorante Amoroma - Italian Near Me - Moraga, California

Fantastic gem of a place! From the food, service, energy. Sol was our server he made our experience so special. The entire staff is wonderful The lasagna, filet, crab cakes, desserts all absolutely incredible! read more

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We didn't have to wait for a table even though we didn't have a reservation. The service was very good and the food was delicious.

Planned a nice birthday with my dinner and she chose to this place. I was somewhat skeptical because it was in a strip mall but what a great little gem this place is! We were greeted right way and had attentive and friendly service the entire night from all of the staff. We were blown away with the wall of wine they have in the adjacent room, it was pretty safe too say it wouldn't be a problem to find something we liked. And of course we did which some suggestions of the server. The menu is endless... no exaggeration, there are so many options. I loved that most of them were traditional Italian dishes I had not seen since I was in Italy instead of the traditional dishes you see at most American Italian restaurants. I ordered the ER PESCE IN UMMIDO which is halibut braised with green beans, chard, tomatoes, olives and basil. It was so delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavor was phenomenal. My uncle ordered the ER FILETTO IN CAZZEROLA which is filet mignon sautéed with prosciutto, and marsala wine; Yukon potatoes and mushrooms and my aunt ordered the LI FUSILLI CO LI BROCCOLI which is corkscrew pasta with arugula, cauliflower, broccoli and black olives. Everyone cleaned their plates. Overall, this was a great experience. It had great service, nice ambiance, prices were reasonable and the food was delicious! read more

We love coming to Amaroma! The food is consistently very good and the staff is very friendly. I highly recommend the spinach salad, crab cakes and my husband loves the stew. Everything is delicious....even the sourdough bread! read more

Old world style service. Live piano (sometime with accompaniment) on Friday nights. Food is excellently and reasonably priced. I ordered Eggplant Parmesan and my husband has the Gnocchi + Caesar salad to share on our first visit. Wine pairing was nice. All the dishes were excellent. Will definitely go back! read more

We came here for a family dinner night and the food was excellent, the service was great. We also loved the desserts, I highly recommend Amoroma. read more

Ristorante Amoroma - LE FARFALLETTE DE VILLA BORGHESE PASTA - Italian Near Me - Moraga, California

Wonderful to be able to sit on the patio for dinner here at Amoroma on our 30th wedding anniversary. We each had the warm spinach salad to start. Very nice portion with fresh corn, pickled red onions, roasted red peppers and crispy pancetta. Yummy! My husband had two appetizers for his meal:. Crab cakes served with a salad in the middle of the plate with two nice size fried crab cakes topped with a remoulade and polenta served with mushrooms, tomato based sauce and gorgonzola. He enjoyed both dishes. I had the bow tie pasta with peas, mushrooms, pancetta, and chicken. My food was steaming hot and very good. The pasta was light and the cream was not overly heavy. I wish I could have eaten the entire dish. We overheard several guests talk about the cannolis so we had to have them Two nice sized cannolis per person drizzled with chocolate sauce. A couple of issues:. The cannolis was fried with bad oil. The rancid smell was overpowering. Nonetheless, I had to eat it. The ricotta filling was okay. It wasn't too sweet which is good and a few chocolate chips mixed it. Could use some citrus rind to being some more flavor. And, ditch the chocolate sauce please. Powdered sugar is all that is needed. Overall, we really enjoy Amoroma. It's a nice Italian restaurant that also has the neighborhood feel. They have a bar and adjoining wine bar. Looking forward to the day when we can fine in again. Take care! read more

The excellent service from the time you're seated Mother's Day dinner was delicious We tried the meat ball appetizer Followed by the best filet minion in the Bay Area Don't forget to try desserts Look forward to my next visit read more

Food was terrible. We had four different dishes with our family and they all felt canned. Tasted like canned tomato sauce. The gnocchi disintegrated. The lasagna was just layers of noodles with very little flavor. Ravioli was undercooked and absolutely awful. Very disappointing. Would not go and spend the money. read more

We had such an outstanding meal at Amoroma, I had to go express my appreciation to the manager, as we were leaving. He asked me to post a review. So here it is. We actually intended to eat at the Japanese restaurant next door, but it was too early, and we were starving. So we entered Amoroma not knowing anything about the place. And we had an amazing Italian meal. Great bread, wonderful service. Our meals included the pear salad, caesar salad, calamari, clam linguini, lasagna, and bread pudding. Everything was excellent and top class. The portions were huge, and the food was all fresh and "home-made", right down to the croutons. The calamari was really exceptional. Don't miss that! read more

This place is old school. The waiters are all courteous and attentive. They remember your name. They remember the kids, and they call the older women 'my dear.' They're part of the neighborhood. The food is solid, every time. I get the rabbit every other time I go, and I tell them that I want polenta instead of pasta, and it's not a problem. Lamb shank is great, salmon and garden peas is my girls favorite. Great for dates, special occasions with the the family, or like for me and my gal, a nice comfortable place for supper on the weekends. read more

1 star experience. The food is probably better - but we never got it - so we I cannot say. For the first time in my life I walked out of a restaurant before my order arrived. The bottom line is: WHAT happens is not so much the issue. HOW you handle it is the major factor. Seated at 5:50. Drinks delivered 6:00 - not great drinks to be honest - barely ok. Ordered shortly after drinks came (salad and two entrees). Nothing for 40 minutes. A guys walks up saying our order will be ready in about 5 minutes and that one of our dishes was given to another customer. Then he asked what we ordered and we told him; but I told him to cancel the salad if entrees are 5 minutes away. I got the sense that there was no listening happening as I said this twice and we went in circles "your orders will be right out" "ok so cancel the salad order" "was it the pear salad? We'll bring that right out" "if the orders are 5 minutes away, no need for the salads". Pear salad with two 1 cm squares of pear delivered 10 minutes after that. We ate them because the g/f was hangry. We sat for another 10 minutes (20 minutes after being told food was around 5 minutes away). We both decided that while "stuff happens"; that this place's lack of care to provide simple and honest communication put us in a position where we would not feel right paying more to be treated relatively poorly and that this could get worse. I walked up front and explained what happened and we were both so glad we decided to leave as the response from the front of the house was insincere and he started telling me I was wrong (i was just repeating what THEIR WAITER TOLD ME). So I told him I am willing to pay for the two drinks we half finished and thats it. All of us have heard "were are busy, we apologize" and then some sort of expectation setting while at a restaurant. And when communicated to, I personally never remember those things - i just remember the food. So this is not about a place that was busy or short staffed or whatever was going on. It is about the poor culture they have about how they communicate. The restaurant I gave four stars to the week prior was very slow - they simply explained what was going on and did not make promises they cannot keep. I forgot about how slow that place was until i was writing this review. How you treat people is most of the game here. So we went a few doors down and got Lamorinda Pizza and were happy to simply be treated with common courtesy by comparison. read more

Do NOT go to this restaurant! We had reservations made over 2 weeks ago for a party of 20 for today at noon. It was after a wedding rehearsal in Moraga. The restaurant was CLOSED!! They didn't even bother to call the person who made the reservation to say something happened and their restaurant would not be open!! I only gave it one star because it would not allow me to give zero stars. We ended up going to Locanda Positano in Lafayette. They were able to accommodate our host's last minute request to seat 20 people, the food was excellent and so was the service!! read more

Live Amoroma...it's our go-to restaurant in our town. Gnocchi is superb and fish dishes are always fresh and cooked to perfection

Great food, ambiance, and service! Loved the Caesar salad, mizticanza salad, frito misto appetizer, ravioli, bow tie pasta, and gnocchi.

This is our local go-to. Seriously, everything we've ever ordered we enjoyed. Patio is super cute as well. Staff is always friendly.

We love Amoroma and are so happy it has remained in Moraga for so many years. We eat there (either in restaurant or take out) about once a week, and have never had a bad meal. The food is delicious and the service great! read more

I'd had not been to this restaurant for a while, and was in a pasta mood. Wow, it's really changed. First, since we've been in a pandemic, and the mask mandate is not lifted, I was shocked to walk in with a packed restaurant with NO table separation and a greeting from a sweaty waiter who wore no mask (not even an attempt under the chin). The kind bartender and a server were in masks, but very few customers were and the only 'social distancing' was at the bar, and it wasn't exactly 6'! I ordered a drink from the bar, and it wasn't even a full shot (although reasonably priced). I ordered ravioli and it came lukewarm, and the sauce wasn't as flavorful as I remember it being, years ago. My go to dish was Petrale Sole, but I was in a pasta mood, and perhaps should have stuck to my go to. I do understand the long wait and need for customers to return to normal but not following guidelines is unacceptable and I won't be a customer until time passes. I don't want the business to go under, but I didn't like the attitude of that waiter. read more