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    3.2 (1k reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Caesar Salad*
    D. Reneé B.

    Went in for lunch after visiting Oakland for a matcha festival. I've gone to the other locations and have always had good food and good experiences. Wasn't the case here. We walked in to a pretty empty restaurant, but we weren't greeted for a good 3 minutes. There was a man at the counter helping a customer, a waiter standing at the food counter, a waitress serving a table. The customer in front of us seemed a little frustrated by the wait as well. There was an internet outage so they were having issues with printing. This was repeated several times while eating. I ordered a steak Caesar salad. The steak was forgotten and given in a cold ramekin- with cold gray meat. Not appealing. The baked pasta was dry and the cheese ravioli was over sauced. I won't write off the restaurant chain, but will not return to this location. The restaurant was quite dark.

    Trio Pasta Trio
    Meliza M.

    Service was alright they forgot my chicken in the shrimp/chicken Alfredo, pasta was alright super greasy my favorite was the bruschetta. Carrots were super old and brown not fresh at all one piece had mold.

    Alan D.

    Tomatina in Alameda is our go to spot when we're craving pasta, and once again, my pic made it to their main Yelp page (Yaaaaay) At this point, they should just let me design the menu lol. Let's talk about those house made garlic rolls straight up addicting. I try to pace myself, but next thing you know, I'm three deep before the appetizers even hit the table. No regrets here ya feel me lol! My favorite dish is the Frutti di Mare, loaded with seafood and cooked just right no rubbery shrimp here. We usually start with the chopped antipasto salad, a solid one to share before diving into all the carbs. The Carne Combo pizza is always a hit, and I like to order a personal one for home but let's be real, I barely make it through the door before I'm going in for a slice smh. Another favorite is the Shrimp Pomodoro, but here's a pro tip ask them to add crispy pancetta. It's one of my food hacks. Sorry, chef, but I had to share. The one thing I wish this location had is fried calamari. It's my favorite app, and it would pair perfectly with those dangerous garlic rolls. Chef, bring it back I promise I'll order two : ) The place is always clean, the staff is friendly, and it definitely gets busy in the evenings. Service can be a little slow, but good food takes time. I feel like three stars would be lowballing, but four feels a little too generous. Yelp really needs a 3.5-star option that would be the sweet spot. Either way, we keep coming back, so that should tell you something : )

    Caesar Salad*
    Sam R.

    Stopped by for a spontaneous, solo weekday lunch and it was an alright experience. I walked in after 2:30pm and the restaurant was fairly empty, I had to wait briefly, as no one was at the front. Eventually, I was able to choose a seat, sit down and review a menu. I opted to choose the lunch special, where you choose from a soup or salad and an entree (such as a mini pizza, a sandwich or a pasta dish). I ordered the caesar salad with dressing on the side and a mini pizza with mushrooms and roasted red peppers along with a raspberry Italian soda. I was a bit bummed that they didn't have olives and green peppers as an option for toppings, since I usually like to order pizza with mushrooms and olives. Customer service was okay, since there was only one person working at the front, so it seemed a little inattentive. Although, I have no complaints and was satisfied with the service. The salad was a bit lackluster with too much cheese, and some wilted pieces of lettuce. I probably should've ordered a different salad or soup. The croutons were good and I'm glad I asked for dressing on the side. The mini pizza was pretty tasty, although I was a little sad that they didn't include enough toppings, the pizza was a bit sparse, and needed more cheese. I enjoyed the pizza, it was the best part and the crust was really good, in terms of texture and taste. The raspberry Italian soda was nice and refreshing. Overall, an adequate lunch experience, and it's nice you can get lunch combo for about $14-15. Lunch combo options are available Monday to Friday until 4pm, which is helpful. Possibly worth visiting.

    Chicken Alfredo with zucchini noodles
    Kenneth T.

    Went on a Thursday again for kid eats free with an adult entree purchase. First time trying the chicken alfredo with zucchini noodles. It was tasty. The zucchini noodles definitely don't take up most of the sauce but I didn't care since I wanted something healthier hence the zucchini noodles over any pasta. It was tasty and overall it filled me and I didn't have that heavy feel as is with pasta or high carb meals. Make your own calzone is delicious. Could select up to three toppings of your choice. Service was fast and efficient though it was a little busy though not the busiest I've seen. So that helps in terms of not having to wait too long. The server was excellent. Our toddler was hungry and starting fussing, and the server provided us with gratis bread which satisfied the toddler! Great job! It wasn't too loud since it wasn't filled, which makes it a nice eating out.

    Caesar Caesar Salad
    Doris G.

    Came here to enjoy their lunch special. I tried the minestrone soup with fresh vegetables added and chicken spaghettini ( chunks of chicken spinach, Parmesan cheese mixed with spaghetti noodles)

    Frutti de mere pasta and Housemade Meat Lasagna

    The service was ok, I was treated but not ignored . I got to choose my table. The workers acted like they did not want to work or be there. The place had a few customers but not busy at all. Food was tasty, but the portions were smaller than I remember. There was also no bread. I thought we use to get bread before our meals. It's was a bit dark if you walked into the dinning area and the bathroom had some strange smell. But it was clean. Overall, I have to think about coming back here .

    Yummy
    Neelab S.

    I went for lunch here with my colleague. Pizza is not mine. However everything else we ordered was yummy and fresh. Lucas the amazing server was funny and very professional. He did such an awesome job. Ty to the bartender for making my mocktails taste amazing when I asked for no sugar one. This is a gem in Alameda. Must try! Loved the seating by the window.

    Appetizer ; Garlic Knott's , fresh olive oil and crushed garlic .
    Lydia L.

    Went during lunch hours on a Sunday ; Not too busy the food came out fast and delicious! Good music and the food portion is perfect ! And the drinks very refreshing!

    Nav C.

    Was looking for Italian food to eat and came across this cute little place. There is outside seating as well, but the day that I went it was really cold so I sat inside. They were really busy, so service was slow but the staff is so friendly. We ordered the garlic rolls and it was a perfect appetizer but it was very filling. I ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo and it was so creamy and delicious. My sister got the ravioli and she absolutely loved it as well. We really enjoyed this place. It's aesthetic, it's comfortable and you feel so welcomed. The smell of pasta in there is so yummy! I'd recommend to give this place a try.

    Peroni Nastra Azzurro
    Dave T.

    It was last Friday afternoon. Since Mtn. Mikes didn't come through for me, I decided on Tomatina. St. Helena used to have a Tomatina, but they closed and became Pizzeria Tra Vigne. Anyway, this is a sister restaurant (one of many) and I'd never ordered here. Pedro was my gracious server. I got a mini pizza which comes with soup or salad. I chose the minestrone and a Peroni. Hadn't had one of those in a while. The minestrone (Tomato, Noodes, Zuchini, Spinach, Beans & Carrot) wasn't to my liking. Oh, it had a great flavor, but the vegatables (zuchini and carrot) were very al dente. I like mine a little softer. I still ate a nice sample of it. The beer was great. So Italian! The pizza was the same. Nice puffy edges and thin in the middle. I guess Napoli style? Baked perfectly! Beautiful mozzarella. The pepperoni and garlic were perfect with this. The place was clean and so were the bathrooms, at least the men's room. Less than $25 with tip. 4 Stars.

    5/13/24 Menu
    Lee D.

    Not sure why this place has such low reviews? We used to be regulars here when my daughter attended school out here. Quality/Quantity - Simple menu done well. Known for their Piadine, my regular item. Also my go-to item when I want/need to eat healthy, basically a salad wrapped in pizza bread. Subway is my other go to place for healthy eating, a "sandwich salad..." Too bad they closed the one on Park Street. Cut and pasted from their website: "Piadine - A fresh, hot flatbread topped with crisp salad, ready to fold and eat." Also known for their pizzas; they have two pizza ovens, see picture. Not sure how long they have had these lunch specials...? We used to only come for dinner. It is a good deal, pick two items for $13. I also like their daily specials, see pictures. Might have to come back on Mondays for those $3 beers. Full bar also available, sorry forgot to take a picture. Today I was good and got the following - Mediterranean Salad & Turkey Piadine. My usual go-to would have been the steak Piadine, but that was not an option for this lunch special. My guest got the Mediterranean Salad & Pasta and Sauce. She finished her entire lunch and I took half my Piadine home. Yes, I am a light eater. Atmosphere - Good size location. Both indoor and outdoor dining. Since the pandemic, additional outdoor seating in front of the restaurant. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm or 10pm; see picture or website, Yelp hours differ slightly. Open kitchen. Street parking, current extensive construction with restricted parking, good luck. I parked 4, yes FOUR, blocks away. Good thing I enjoy walking. Service - Christina was good. She checked up on us twice. We were almost the only customers and never felt rushed. 1.5 hour lunch as it was very good to catch up with a friend. Loyalty program. Price - $33 + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1997 with your 8 locations.

    Veggie trays: Roasted cauliflower & broccoli (top) and Roasted zucchini, onions & bell peppers (bottom)

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    Great food great service Carina & Nelly are the best !! Dinner was awesome very attentive staff !

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    The food here was delicious. I keep thinking about wanting to go back next time I'm in town.

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    I love this place that I had to come back again the next day and get the pasta trio! I will be coming here regularly now!

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    Town Tavern

    Town Tavern

    4.3
    (198 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Favorite place to grab a drink on the island!…read more I love grabbing a spot by the windows to people watch while sipping on a well made cocktail. If you want to grab a bite, my go-to is the sliders with tater tots.

    I stopped by here for happy hour and had a really pleasant experience! They offer $10 classic…read morecocktails and discounts on appetizers like chips and salsa and guac, French fries, nachos, and other bites. I ordered a classic martini with a twist, it wasn't my favorite drink ever but it was made well, just not my usual. After that I ordered a classic margarita which was super good and came with a black salt rim and dehydrated lime. The margarita was super tasty and both drinks were made right away! For food, I ordered the chips and salsa and guac. The guac was very good, it tasted fresh and was a good size portion. The salsa was really good, it was chipotle tasting but had a lime tanginess to it that was unique and refreshing. They were generous with the portion of chips and the chips were thick and crispy and seasoned well with just a little bit of salt. I also ordered the impossible taquitos which came with guac, sour cream, and salsa on top. The presentation was beautiful and the food came out fast but the taste was a bit weird, it wasn't bad but it just tasted like burger meat in a taquito. I really appreciate that they offered a meat alternative but wish it tasted better, like maybe use potatoes instead of fake meat, or use fake chorizo over a burger seasoning. It would also be nice if there was a vegan version not just a vegetarian version. Despite my critiques of the food, I have no critiques for the service and atmosphere! My server was phenomenal and attentive and checked in often! I had a great experience and look forward to coming back but would definitely be more eager to come back if they updated with more vegan options!

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    Toki, hazy IPA, Basil gimlet.
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