We had a fantastic experience at Strizzi's last evening. Our server Dolores was outstanding. The owner's son Mr Ray also dropped in to check on us and we had a lovely conversation about tiramisu. The food and dessert were delicious. We'll definitely be back again read more

Was looking for a casual weeknight dinner and asked the kiddos what they were in the mood for. One of the them shouted spaghetti and I yelled back I can do that! So the search went for good pasta. Normally go to De La Rosa but wanted to try something different this time. Was in the Ptown area so found this place Strizzi's to try out. GOt checked in and while cozy, it wasn't particularly busy so we had nice covid spacing for us to enjoy our dinner. The environment was San Francisco esque, with dark woods and open kitchen and outside street reminding me of the Divis or something. Perused the menu and was a bit shocked at the pricing. We may not have been in the City, but the prices were sure as hell City prices. Adults got a couple glasses of wine, a lasagna, and salmon rissoto. The wine was fine and always goes great after a long week and some good food. The lasagna was very good, a touch on the small side for $25, but it was still pretty good. Nice layers of cheese with bits of meat and sausage inside. It's supposed to be house scratch made and looks to be. I'd recommend. The salmon risotto was great as well and at over $30, it better be. You can smell the wildness of the salmon, but the risotto was perfectly done. It wasn't overly creamy which I hate. Perfect consistency and great flavor. Kids spaghetti was good as the little one mopped it up. Kids pizza - pass. Thank me later. It looked and tasted like a microwave had done it in. First time the kid didn't finish a kid's size pizza. Overall great service, great ambiance, good food. But set your expectations as to pricing. We did not expect to spend $125 + tip on this night. Bring some friends and set yourself up for a nice night in downtown Pleasanton. Oh did I mention, this place is related to Rigatoni's in Dublin. FYI. read more

Strizzi's Restaurant - lasagna - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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AMAZING! I had a last-minute catering request, and Lillian ensured my luncheon went off like a 5-star event!! Katie arrived on time, was very personable and professional, set everything up as requested, and amazingly presented the buffet of deliciousness! The food was so AMAZING!! I ordered the Fuji Walnut salad, which I highly recommend. For the pasta dishes, I ordered the cheese ravioli, which was the favorite, and no leftovers. My second choice was the Italian Sausage penne, another hit. And lastly, the boss's favorite, Chicken Pesto & Pine Nuts.. So Yummy! We went the extra mile and added the Wood Grilled Chicken as the entree, and I was glad I ordered two pans. Overall the service and food was 5 stars all the way!! read more

Very good food I had linguine and clams. My husband had spaghetti with meat sauce. The manager ended up being our waiter, so of course we had great service.I will be coming back forsure!!! read more

Came here on a busy Friday night where our original dinner place was too busy and wasn't accepting walk ups. Similarly here they were full of reservations and we were the last walk-in (we were a group of 2) to be seated for a while. The staff was super helpful letting me know that they can create anything with the ingredients they have for a vegan entree. I asked for penne with marinara and veggies. I really liked the snap peas they put in with the veggies. Is it the most exciting thing to eat, no, but I was appreciative they added veggies. I recommend that they add a nice vegan pasta to the menu that is a little more flavorful and not as basic. We also ordered the Brussels sprouts to share and those are vegan as is and was so delicious. The service here was super nice but with it being a busy night we waited so long to pay the check and then get a receipt. If you are looking for a vegan option they can make you one. read more

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I hate to post this review. I have lived in the east bay my whole life, and was excited to take my husband here for the first time today for a late lunch. It was so comically bad that one of the employees made a joke about the poor service. We weren't even complaining at that point. My husband tried to muscle through it, but our mains were barely warm and not even good cold. I will say I liked my salad, but my husband's was so drenched in dressing that he didn't want his. I remember coming to Strizzi's as a special occasion place, but wow. I don't understand why they do intermediate service between lunch and dinner if this is the product they put out. Just reset for dinner. You're wasting money otherwise. Ambiance was nice enough. I appreciate the smell of the wood fire grill and the fact it's on the shady side of the street in the afternoon if you want to sit outside. That earned the second star on the review. Won't come back until I hear about a rehab of basically everything. read more

Strizzi's is a nice local restaurant. I'd never been to down town Pleasanton, and was surprise by the small town feel. Think Alamedq, CA. There's also street parking. The restaurant is on the smaller side and I could sense that many locals enjoy this place. We had the Brussels sprouts, which were very tasty. The clam chowder was also very good and was included with my entree before 6 pm. If you want to eat where the locals eat, this might be your place. read more

I ordered the Crispy Brussel Sprouts, the special- Crab and Shrimp Risotto, and the Garlic Shrimp & Artichoke Linguine. The brussel spouts were very flavorful, but way too salty. The risotto was delicious! Wish it was a permanent dish on the menu. Honestly, I filled up too much on the other dishes before trying the risotto, so the flavors were overwhelming. However, I packed it up and ate it as leftovers the next day and it was amazing and very filling! Definitely recommend going easy on the bread while waiting for your food.. haha! I found that the linguine lacked flavor, i think it would be improved with more cheese. read more

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The last time I visited Strizzi's was at their flagship restaurant in San Leandro; that was many years ago. So, I was in Pleasanton with my grandchildren when I spotted Strizzi's; knowing that the grandkids love pasta we decided to give it a try. Big mistake, the food was terrible. The clam chowder was just a bowl of creme not one, i mean not one clam in the whole bowl! ( my grandson and I each had a bowl of chowder, and not one little clam in either bowl). I ordered The Chicken Pesto and Pine nuts; it had very little chicken and no pine nuts, ( the manager had to bring some on the side) there wasn't any pesto but a lot of creme sauce. My granddaughter loves Fettuccine Alfredo but what she was served was inedible. I had high hopes, based on nostalgic memories of the original Strizzi's in San Leandro, of having an enjoyable experience, but alas it wan't to be. I have to say that the manager who came by our table tried to help, he did bring us the pine nuts. But what the place needs, in my opinion is a good cook. read more

We had a wonderful lunch. The food was great. The service by Jim was exemplary. Jim was patient as we three took a little long to order. Attentive without being intrusive and friendly His recommendations were spot on and the salads and chicken pesto were flawless. We'll be back for sure. read more

I should have known better but... I ordered salmon last night, in an Italian restaurant. I cook salmon on a regular basis so I know a thing or two. Last night my piece of salmon (for 33.00) was about 3x3 inches and about 1/4 inch thick. I don't think I have ever in my life been served salmon that thin. Anyway, it was grilled and after 30 seconds on a grill at high heat it would have been dry, they cooked I t longer than that and then, put butter on it? Nope, you are not for me Streizzis Service was wonderful. My companions had a good meal, no one said great... read more

Warm bread, warm service, great food. Seemingly the recipe for a great dinner in downtown Pleasanton. I will warn you though, come with an appetite. I made the amateur mistake of coming for a light lunch/early dinner and was astounded by the portion size. I got the cioppino with a bowl of clam chowder. The clam chowder was definitely just as good as I've had in the City, almost the same as boudin. As for the cioppino, WOW. Huge portion, I'd say it could've fed two of me. Delicious too, scallops were my favorite in the mix, very tender and not at all rubbery like some others. read more

Strizzi's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We had such an amazing catering team with Lillian S. She was such a delight to have at our wedding on January 11th 2025! Easy to reach, never had an issue when communicating! We had her with us for our wedding and she went above and beyond! She set up the day before our wedding with the chafing dishes, baskets for the bread, etc, then brought the food with her ready to go the next day. The food was so delicious! All my guests were so happy and satisfied, so were we! She even made us to go boxes for us at the end of the night. She made the food portion of our wedding an easy part and we didn't have to really do much. She also cleaned the dishes for us, which made our clean up easier the next day! It was such a beautiful night thanks to Lillian. Lillian, thank you so much and I hope you enjoy your bracelet! (Sorry I didn't get any photos) read more

I have been to this place twice in a month now and I loved it both times! I wish I could review more food items but I liked what I got the first time so much I got it again the second. I love that they have an option for a smaller portion of the main dish that comes with any soup or salad. I got the Chicken Parmesan and rigatoni with a bleu cheese Wedge Salad to start. Honestly, even though they call it a smaller portion, I could have gone home full and happy after the salad and foccaccia. But the chicken parm and rigatoni were so good, too. A really delicious meal and an incredible value. As good as the food is, the atmosphere and service are truly exceptional. Last night Ray was such a warm, attentive server and we found out toward the end of the meal he's a Strizzi himself and son of the founder. When we inquired about the family photos on the wall, he told us some wonderful family stories going back to his great grandparents. It was obvious how much pride and love have gone into the business and the food over the years. Full as we were, we couldn't resist trying the bread pudding, which was out of this world. We actually live in San Leandro, but the great food and amazing service are going to keep us coming back! read more

We ordered take-out from a great special they had Rigatoni Bolognese, Fettuccine Alfredo or Penne Pomodori for $9 plus add a salad for $3, House Salad, Green Salad or Caesar Salad. It was a great deal so we ordered two of the Rigatoni, one of the Fettuccine pastas and two house salads. The order came with a quarter loaf of really fresh sour dough. The Rigatoni Bolognese had lots of pasta and Bolognese sauce that is creamy, nice garlic flavor with tomatoes and meat. The Fettuccine Alfredo has mushrooms and a nice creamy sauce. I stopped at Popeye's on the way home to get some Chicken Tenders to add to the Fettuccine which made a perfect chicken fettuccine Alfredo dish. The salads servings were generous and the sour dough bread was very fresh. The staff was nice too. Grab some generous servings take-out during the Shelter-in-place. read more

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I have looked at Strizzi's for several years but never went as I avoid gluten. Finally we went for dinner with friends. I am glad we did. The food was very good once we got it. We all had the specials. They were tasty. I was able to avoid gluten in my selections. Service was slow although the restruant was not crowded and there were lots of people working. Our waitress seemed to forget we were there. read more

This is mainly for the very friendly service of Kelly. Thank you Kelly for such great service today, we throughly enjoyed you. We had a great family dinner outside. The kids enjoyed their meals. We split the pork chop and it was delicious! So tender and juicy. The kids even loved the minestrone and salad. Overall great spot for family dinner. read more

Very disappointing tonight. Seemed everything was off. Food: Cesar salad's cheese shavings tasted like they've been sitting out for a while and salad was over dressed. Minestrone soup was just okay, pretty bland. The "smoked pork chop" is $27. Look at the picture. Note I did eat one of the slices before taking the picture. Taste was fine, but... it's $27! I put more meat on my sandwiches. Finally, scallops piccata--scallops, 4.5 of them were rubbery, and the piccata "sauce" was just the pan juice that ran into the pasta. Service: Our waiter was nice, but he does need a lesson in timing. I received my salad first, and the mains arrived immediately after. There's ZERO room on a two person table for anything more than 3 plates. My wife got her soup late, and by that time it's not worth having. Overall: Disappointed. This is the place my wife and I had our first date 21 years ago. The food and service then was amazing. Not so much tonight. Our bill was about $80, so I'm a little sore about the food and experience. I asked my wife politely to not make a scene, so hence this review v. verbally complaining. I know this place is better than our experience. Just not tonight. At all. read more

Strizzi's Restaurant - Smoked Pork Chops - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

A welcoming family run restaurant. The staff we very friendly and extremely helpful. The food was delicious and had loads of gf options to choose from. read more

This was a positive experience. Having eaten here before,years ago, I wasn't sure what to expect. Dinner started with a nice house salad. The dressing was just right, light and tasty. The time between salad and entree was perfect. I had the penne pasta and my husband had the spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce in the penne was really good , just the right amount of garlic to tomato. Our server was pleasant and efficient. read more

First time visit for an early dinner, nicely social distant tables. One item of note that is nice that early dining from 4-6 pm gets you a complementary salad or soup with a regular priced entree. My free salad was fresh and tasty. Wanted outdoor seating but settled for inside seating due to dropping cooler temperatures. Friendly wait staff, not hurried. Generous pour on the wine but only bottled beer, no draft. Only IPA was Goose Island, not my favorite.. The complementary house bread was pre-sliced French bread, nothing special. My Partner enjoyed her Fuji apple walnut salad, half order which was actually quite big and I ordered the seafood fettuccine with scallops and prawns. Only 4 scallops and the prawns were really small shrimp. Fairly tasty sauce but a little thin/watery for the Alfredo sauce. read more

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Service is awesome!! The desserts are amazing. And the bruschetta's very appetizing. But these are the only reasons why I'd go back. The pastas and food were decent but no flavorful enough for me to want to go back and have dinner there. But desserts for sure read more

Absolutely delicious I've tried to go here every Friday when I can with my dad. Amazing food always gets to you nice and quick and their early bird dining option gives you a free salad with your meal and I'm pretty sure half of desert. Strizzi's is a go to restaurant that I fully recommend trying. read more

Fabulous food! I ordered the seafood cioppino & it was fresh & delicious! Staff was patient & knowledgeable. There were seven people in our party & all meals were served at the same time. Absolutely loved the vintage family photos on the walls. Will return when in the area! read more

Great food wonderful customer service. Friendly. Professional and helpful. Always clean nice decor. read more

The food was excellent as always: I had the Cioppino because it's gluten free. Superbly prepared as always. i usually go there for my birthday dinner after going to the Scottish games at Pleasanton. Parking was easy - right around the corner, and right on the price - free. Service was attentive and prompt, with another birthday party right next to mine, for a teenage girl that was fun to watch and lively, not raucous. That's good because I'm 80 now, so not wild as before. Very generous portions, and freshest and finest ingredients used. No croutons in mine as I'm gluten free. One mussel didn't open, and I gave it back to the waiter. 10 minutes later, back came half a dozen wonderful mussels in their beautiful Cioppino sauce which made up for it! Had their Raspberry Ice in a big balloon glass which tasted just like fresh raspberries, and much better than I've ever had before. Their coffee is first rate as well. The rest of us had Ravioli in Pesto sauce, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Vino, and Gelati. Molto bene, grazie! Ray came over after and asked us how we liked it. His attention to detail and family ties to the founders and dedication to coming in on his day off shows the continuing love and commitment to service and excellence. Try it, you'll like it if you like Italian food. Richard H. read more

Always great food and great service, love the rigatoni bolognese. We also tried a prawn appertizer, so good. read more

Had a wonderful dinner after winning a gift card from Radiance School of Ballet's auction/fundraiser. (Thanks Strizzis for supporting local arts). I've always had great service from the staff and enjoy the atmosphere. It's a chill spot to grab some food before walking downtown. They always make our children feel welcome, which sometimes isn't the case with nicer restaurants. read more

our favorite Italian restaurant - friendly & quick service. The food tastes amazing always and the quantity is good for the price, we keep going here whenever we want good steak or pasta. the bread is fresh and tastes good. great dessert choices to pick from - my favorite is tiramisu. read more

Strizzi's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Strizzi's, I've tried this Restaurant a few times. It was better the first couple of times I went there. Not saying anything bad about the food. It just didn't seem as good. But when I come from the west side of the bay to the East Bay I really can't expect the best Italian food. Give it a try though. read more

Love Strizzi's!! Haven't ate here since I lived in Pleasanton . So last night we ordered takeout. We got a lasagna & spaghetti and meatballs. We also ordered cheesy garlic bread and minestrone soup . For dessert we had the bread pudding and carrot cake. Food was just how I remembered, delicious!! The portions were a good size you get 3 meatballs and a good amount of spaghetti . I loved the cheesy garlic bread. My cousin loved her lasagna. They give you bread that you don't have to pay for and plenty of utensils. I love how they package their takeout . They come in a nice little container looks like my meal prep containers. read more

Always a favorite of ours! Super Seafood Fettuccine! Lunch size is only $25 & includes salad! What is marvelous is the delicious linguine in cream sauce had 4 shrimps & 5 medium scallops! Wow! read more

Strizzi's Restaurant - Seafood Fettuccine lunch - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

By far best service I've received in years. Thanks Adrian Food was delicious. Must try read more

I got the cajun style pasta and it was so bad I couldn't even take a second bite. It's definitely so different from the cajun pastas I've had in the past but it smelled like BBQ sauce on pasta almost. The waiter was extremely kind though and she kept checking on us to see if we liked our orders so I took that chance to change my order to the creamy tomato ravioli (custom). It was tasty and creamy and exactly hit the spot for me. My friend got the creamy pesto ravioli and it was also tasty. The inside is dark dining vibes and there was a bar. It's a nice place for a date or small group get togethers. read more

Great food and wine ! We continue to be amazed at the wonderful food, salads and fresh ocean foods with a unique savory sauce

Great service and food . Awesome free bread. Loved my bolognese with beer. Friend's BLTA loved his sandwich and blue cheese salad. read more

Strizzi's Restaurant - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This is a "go to" restaurant for my husband and I on a regular basis. The food is delicious, especially the cioppino! The service is wonderful, friendly and welcoming. I agree with the review written by Robert W. I also recommend this long standing family gem of a restaurant. 5 stars every visit! read more

Slow service and not good food for $$$. My meat was cold and pasta warm. Partners fish bad. Disappointing. :(

Overall satisfying food, could have been better. The portions are big and there was a lot of seafood in our dishes. The scallops were chewy and there were almost no clams in the clam chowder bowl. We did appreciate that the soup was free with a regular priced entree. It was also pretty dark in the dining area, could have been brighter. read more

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Stopped by after having not been in years...The low rating was for food. Food was just ok. Not as good as years past. The waiter was very nice and attentive. The ambiance meh... In fact the Main Street overall was junkie. read more