This place is delicious. The popular dish is spaghetti trabocco. The seafood in red sauce is delicious. For some reason a few of the noodles were stuck together. Atmosphere was nice. Service was good. Yes we would come back. read more

Trabocco has become such an anchor restaurant for us - it is so enduringly inviting, the food so satisfying, and the staff and service sublime. Besides, the steady stream of cappuccini that we devour, working back and forth across the menu is consistently a joy. This time we started with the Polipo e Patate. The octopus was tender, the potatoes perfectly toothsome, the flavor profile perky without being punchy. The butatta con prosciutto also hit the spot. The texture of the butatta sings, the drizzle of olive oil compliments, and the saltiness of the prosciutto balances the creaminess and mildness of the butatta. It's a great summer dish. Walking out humming a tune, already looking forward to the next visit. Thanks, Chef Giuseppe & crew! read more

Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Burrata Con Prosciutto - Italian Near Me - Alameda, California

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Great service. I was told of good recommendations and will definitely try others when I come back. I came here for an event hosted by a company, so the options are limited to what was on the menu. However, I'm told the other regular choices have great portions too. Definitely come back for more. I'd only give it 4 stars only because the noise level makes it pretty hard to hold an event. It's interesting though when they closed the curtains, the outside noise drowned out. But, the servers sometimes forget to close the curtains when they came in, so then it got disruptive/noisy for a "private" event. read more

Fabulous meal all around! Came around 1pm on Sunday and seated right away. Place was busy but not full. Knowledgeable staff and service. Clean elegant dining room and open kitchen to see everything. Started with the calamari appetizer which was light and airy, not greasy and very crispy. Squid ink pasta with rock shrimp was light and the tomato sauce was great to soak up with the bread. Favorite was the seafood and spinach with grilled bread, succulent scallops and calamari. Lasagna was super meaty and huge portion. Ended the meal with a tiramisu and vanilla bean ice cream. One of my new favorite places! read more

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One of Alameda's hidden gems for fine dining. I've eaten here countless times with family and friends. Owner Joseph (Head Chef) & Christina are super friendly welcoming guest as they come in the door. Barry, Jose & Nico were friendly waiters whom served me for years. The food is nicely presented and taste fantastic. Certain items on the menu can be edited and cooked to your liking. They have a full service bar separate from the dining room with all the drinks, cocktails, alcohol accommodations. Indoor, outdoor, patio seating. I recommend reservations during the weekends! read more

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It was one of my world famous solo dates and I was in the mood for something Italian so off to Trabacco I went! I made a reservation online, but I headed in and snagged a seat at the bar instead. Th restaurant itself was busy, but as a solo adventurer I love me a seat at the bar. I was greeted with Niko and the gang who were so incredibly kind and provided honestly the fastest service I've had in quite a while! I sat down *Boom* Menu *Boom* Drink * Boom* Cocktail, Dinner, Dessert Wine* and all throughout I was chatting it up with the staff and having a great time. I love a place that has amazing customer service, It was a lovely and wonderful touch to have the owner come through the restaurant and checking on everyone. Such a nice part of my time here. For my cocktail, I had the delicious cosmo! So good ad refreshing! Absolutely loved it. For my entree, I grabbed the duck and it was so yummy and flavorful. This came out mighty fast and in a lovely sauce!! Super grand time at Trabacco! Absolutly loved the atmosphere and food. Ill definitely visit again! read more

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Celebrated a birthday with an artisan colleague. We were cordially seated outdoors on the patio as it was a beautiful day. Nicolo was our server and shared the specials of the day. We opted for the Salmon special served with spinach and polenta. The entree was cooked perfectly, the tomato sauce with capers and olives was deliciouso, oooh la la. Service was on point as Nicolo checked in on us from time to time. Had to request a to go box as we can have another meal later. We shared a special dessert, compliments of Trabocco. Love, love Trabocco read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon for a drink before dinner. Sat at the bar and enjoyed the nice ambience. Wanted to try something new, so ordered limoncello spritz. You have to like lemon to enjoy this drink as the lemon flavor is not subtle at all. Refreshing on a hot day. Ordered a Bloody Mary also, which was refreshing. We got a fish carpaccio, but I can't remember what kind of fish it was! It was very thinly cut, but to the point where we had to scrape it off the plate, which was kind of a weird experience. Good balance of salt from the fish and zest from the sauce. The amount of micro greens was a bit much. Overpowered everything else. Overall, don't need to order this dish again. read more

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Went with a group of 6 ladies tonight and had a great family style meal with cocktails, beer, and mocktails. Service was excellent and I love how the servers have all worked at this restaurant for a long time - staff retention is a rare thing these days. The burrata and prosciutto appetizer was very tasty and the beet salad was refreshing and healthy. We enjoyed the prosciutto pizza that had a nice truffle scent. The pastas were also excellent - we had the oxtail ravioli and the butternut squash agnolotti. The mixed seafood platter was very good and they added additional shrimp and scallops for us. The branzino and salmon were my favorite. Nice selection of cocktails, beer, and mocktails. The dessert menu has a nice variety. We got the zabaglione with berries and the chocolate cake with salted caramel ice cream to end the night. Def a nice place for large groups to get dinner and drinks. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night without a reservation about 7pm. Wait time was about 20 minutes. There was a steady stream of people and they were pretty busy the whole night. I've been here a couple times prior. We ordered a pizza for an appetizer to share in addition to our individual entrées of the spaghetti del trabocco, the lasagna, and the ravioli con coda. The pizza with the Italian sausage had a lightly spicy kick and the thin crust was perfectly crispy. The pizza was great. It was salty and savory without being overly heavy. All of our pasta entrées were delicious too. Good flavor and filling without leaving you feeling too stuffed. We had leftovers too. My favorite was the tiramisu that we shared. It was moist and lightly sweet and it helped end the meal on a great note! The restaurant can be a little loud if they're busy, but otherwise it has a great ambiance. Great place to stop by in Alameda-even Alysa Liu loves this place! read more

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This place is great for what Alameda has to offer. They're jokesters here - so if you're sensitive - just beware that the servers here are comfy and joking right off the bat! Personally I don't mind it - we had a friend who wasn't so into it... the food was terrific. I was afraid the pulpo wasn't gonna be good after seeing it arrive in cut bits - but my one year old was loving it and barely left me any. The beet salad was delicious and bright - the branzino wasn't perfectly deboned but it was pretty darn close! Loved it with the lemon squeeze and olives! My hubs said the ribeye was good and that their polenta was smooth a tad over runny but still tasty. Can't give a full five stars because for the pricepoint it isn't necessarily taste buds blown away - but what i did love is that they didn't force gratuity... it's a rarity nowadays and to see these guys treat us well and not expect 18% or 25% and force it was very refreshing. Our group of 9 still tipped 20% because we were a large party and nothing fell through the cracks... service was definitely a plus! read more

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This was our 3rd visit to Trabocco's all to celebrate birthdays...this time my sister's Reservations were made through Open-Table. Arrived a few minutes early and noticed both the outdoor patio and indoor dining room were packed. No fear, our table for 3 was awaiting us Service: top notch service was provided by Marshall who was our server when we came last year for my niece's birthday. He's been w Trabocco for over 10 years and he speaks highly of working there. We have met the Chef/Owner before. He was kind enough to chat with us and take a photo. Food: Every dish's presentation was spot on and tasted fabulous! Appetizer was our FAV Pizzeria Cristina Entree: Brodetto Alla Vastere (seafood stew). Substituted the shrimp w additional scallops Special: squidink risotto and grilled seafood platter (a daily special Thank you Marshall for being our server and Chef-owner Giuseppe for a wonderful evening at your restaurant Will definitely see you soon read more

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Best enjoyed w company bc entrees are pricey but oh so tasty, and it's challenging to choose just 1 or 2! Beautiful outdoor seating on a warm day in Alameda. Service was great and authentic. Just came back from Italy so this place hit the spot for me being home now. read more

Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Oxtail ravioli is a must, and filling! - Italian Near Me - Alameda, California

First of all - the service here is AMAZING. My low rating has nothing to do with them. I got the gnocchi and added sausage. Idk if it was the dish normally or the sausage but holy moly it was sooooo salty!! Like i couldn't even finish it. The calamari was also very soggy but really oily at the same time. read more

well, we stopped in here for lunch because we all flew in to go to a music festival in mid-state ..... and i was severely underwhelmed. the table ordered calamari (over cooked), salads (caesar and beet - all greens were less that fresh) and a pizza (world's thinnest crust).... this place was not busy, but the service was slow and the wait staff seemed like we were bothering them. admittedly, i don't live here - but even if i did - i would not be coming back. read more

My husband and I visited this restaurant for the first time to celebrate our 30th anniversary, and everything was perfect! I ordered the Squid Ink Seafood Risotto (the special of the day), and it was incredibly tasty. They even gave us a complimentary Tiramisu to celebrate. I don't know why it took us so long to find this place, but we will definitely be back soon! PS: I forgot to take a picture, but you can see the risotto in the photo section of this page uploaded by other people. It's absolutely worth a try if they have it! read more

I've been here a couple of times and they haven't disappointed me yet! I'm a sucker for pasta with seafood so I always opt for the Polipo e Patate appetizer and Spaghetti del Trabocco, which comes with mussels and shrimp. Both are delicious! A little on the pricy side, but at least they give a good portion. In both experiences, I haven't had bad service. The servers I've had are on top of things and make sure to keep your water refilled, while frequently checking in on things. I also love the ambiance inside the restaurant. It feels cozy despite looking a little more fancy. read more

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Had an anniversary lunch today and it was fantastic. Excellent service and the food was perfect. Had the calamari appetizer, lasagna, and Margherita pizza. Definitely will be back more often. read more

Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Alameda, California

I am glad we were able to be seated as almost all the tables were filled when we came around 7pm on a Saturday night. Our server explained the specials and although we didn't order any, it sounded good. Now I wish I could say I enjoyed the food but there really wasn't anything special about any of our dishes. $20 for calamari felt like we were being robbed and the quantity did not make up for the quality. The ravioli came with 4 ravioli that was covered in sauce and melted cheese. The spaghetti was ordinary with not a lot of seafood to really make it worth the price. The panna cotta is probably the only thing that saved our meal and appetites. Might come back to try the pizza but not the pasta again. read more

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we went there on a weekday for my birthday. We were sitting in a very nice area next to the fireplace and they honor my birthday with a dessert on the house, which is very sweet. Price is reasonable and portion is big. read more

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Nice Italian restaurant in a mall across from the beach. They have a nice indoor dining area and covered outdoor seating. They cook with the wood fired oven. Stopped here for lunch and had a salad with grilled chicken and another with seafood. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked! The server was great and didn't give too much attention to be annoying. They have a great beer and wine menu. read more

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The waiter had difficulty knowing how to have time to explain the menu without acting short or irritated. The food was good, not amazing, the ambiance was nice but soured by the poor customer service we received. I told the lady at the desk where the hostess stand was and she told me that the male waiter had been at the restaurant for years and years and how great he was. Also mentioned we liked the food and restaurant but would not return because that horrible attitude of the waiter. It was odd the waiter was very pleasant to other chosen customers but with us and others he couldn't be bothered to be friendly until it was time for the bill to be paid. Yes we noticed that too. Too bad for this place. Has the potential to be amazing. Open your eyes, notice you are losing money from this kind of staff. read more

Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Menu - Italian Near Me - Alameda, California

Made an easy reservation for an after work get together. Table was on the outdoor enclosed patio. It was a cozy spot but a bit dark... was a struggle to read the menus. Server was friendly and engaging. Ordered 3 apps to start: calamari, pulpo, and burrata. My entree was the spaghetti del Trabocco (seafood pasta with red sauce). Lots of flavor and well-cooked prawns and shellfish. Drinks were just right; not too strong and flavorful. Everyone was happy with their dishes. Pizzas on nearby tables looked great. Next time... read more

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Time for an updated review! While I have tried Trabocco once before, my partner has not and we wanted a different cuisine from our usual, so Italian it was! We made a reservation for 6PM ahead of time and I'm kinda glad we did. Even though it was a random Thursday, this place was popping with people. I don't think people were told they needed to wait, but I'm still glad we were seated immediately because I was pretty hungry by the time we made it here. The front hostess greeted us with a 'Happy Anniversary' after I told her about our reservation. A few slices of complementary bread and olive oil/balsamic vinegar is given right from the start and honestly, their bread is delicious. We each ordered drinks first. I opted for the Arnold Palmer and my partner got himself an alcoholic drink. We opted for lamb skewers served with toasted bread as appetizer, a side of Broccoli di Rape, I got the Brodetto Alla Vastese (seafood stew) as my main, and my partner got the seafood platter (their daily special). My Arnold Palmer was a good one. From past experiences, there's usually more lemonade than there is tea, but Trabocco's tasted more tea-like than lemonade-like. It's a slightly nicer change from the typical. Next up, the appetizer came with three lamb skewers. I think it's actually a bit pricey for how small they are, but they are made very well. The lamb skewers are small, but they're tender and juicy! I'm not exactly sure the lamb and toasted bread goes together, but each component by itself was nice. The Broccoli di Rape was really good too. My partner described it as a bit bitter, but it tasted very green and vegetal to me. I liked it as is. As for my seafood stew - wow, I did not go wrong with ordering this. When our server handed us both seafood plates as our entrees, he commented that we made good choices, haha. There's a lot of ingredients in there - salmon, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimps, and scallops from what I remember. I especially liked the scallops and salmon pieces because they were cooked perfectly. They're melt-in-your-mouth silky smooth. The only thing I felt was overcooked was the baby octopuses, but everything else in there was delicious. The soup is nourishing. Even though it's got a tomato based broth, it wasn't tart at all. It was comforting and both my partner and I couldn't get enough of it. He actually preferred my stew over his platter of fish! I sampled a bit of the seafood platter and what I liked the most from his dish was the scallops and ahi tuna (I think). For dessert, they gave us a complementary Tiramisu! The dessert that I was definitely hoping to try since people seem to love it here. I also ordered a Raspberry sorbet as it's the only dairy-free dessert on the menu. The tiramisu was absolutely worth trying. It's so light and airy, but has a really nice coffee/chocolatey flavor to it. I can see why people love their tiramisu. As for the sorbet, I think I'll pass on it next time. It was refreshing and light, but too sweet for my liking. It tasted like strawberry flavored starburst to me. We would absolutely love to come here again. Although Italian is almost never our first choice of cuisine, this may be our first choice for Italian. We had great hosts and the vibe is great. Parking is never an issue here either since the lot is so big. I know I rated them as 3.5 stars last time I tried Trabocco, but it's definitely more than a 4 this time! It's a little noisy in there, but it's also a fun environment. read more

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Went here with my partner today for lunch. We both ordered different specials. He got the short rib served with mushroom risotto. I had the mixed grilled seafood that came with a salad and polenta cakes. His short rib was very tasty and reminded me of osso buco and the risotto was super tatand great mushroom flavor. The mixed grill had one shrimp one scallop a piece of salmon and sea bass and some slices of tuna. They all tasted fine but there was nothing that really made any of them stand out. I liked the polenta cake and thought the salad was quite good. It was about 50 bucks per person not a great value for what we got I have been here once before and had an awesome meal so maybe just ordered wrong. The patio area was nice and was a beautiful day to be outside. The indoor seating area is great and intimate feels a bit more formal. The service today was pretty slow and we were not checked on which was a let down. Took a long time to get our order taken and my drink was empty most of the meal. Only got one refil on my iced tea. read more

Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Short rib and mushroom risotto - Italian Near Me - Alameda, California

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Perfect date night spot! Lots of parking since it's the plaza. We came here on a Tuesday for dinner around 730pm and it was so busy and lively!! I liked all the seating options--patio, inside, bar and the chefs counter. We chose to sit inside but id love to sit at the chefs counter one day and watch them do their magic. Service is so warm and friendly all around. We were greeted by so many people coming and as well so many saying thank you on the way out. Started off with warm bread and olive oil and balsamic which is always chefs kiss. I also had an espresso martini which was a little on the bitter side for me but still enjoyable. We shared the insalata ruchetta which was perfect. Everything was so fresh and the tomatoes were firm and not soggy. I love how they played it separately for us to share. I loved my ravioli stuffed with oxtail. The meat was so tender and the sauce was so balanced. I believe there were about 6 ravioli but they were stuffed with plenty of meat I had some leftover. No room for dessert but the ones I saw around us looked yummy ! Especially the tiramisu. read more

Came for late lunch/early dinner yesterday. The hostess interaction was very awkward and confusing, she was too occupied with a tablet to even greet us at first so we were just standing there waiting in front of her. There was a delay in seating us even though there were plenty of open tables in the dining room. She tells us she needs to check something outside, another hostess comes, and they're both trying to figure out where to seat us. We finally get seated and while we're doing that she tells our daughter she "strait-jacketed herself" with her blanket. Very off-putting. Once we're seated, service was great, our server was friendly and attentive. We all enjoyed our food - beef carpaccio, calamari, pizza, ravioli, and the rib eye. Even the pasta from the kids menu was delicious! read more

We had lunch on a slow Saturday. We made a reservation for seven people, and they had no problem accommodating. They put us out on the patio, which is enclosed and completely shaded. The service was decent but not spectacular. Our waiter said that the head chef was the boss, and at one point he came over to our table and asked to talk to us about nothing in particular because he said he wanted to act like he was working. This seemed a bit strange. We tried a variety of many items; they had a short group special, which was good. The steak salad was packed with arugula, but not much steak at all. However, that state that it actually did have was excellent. Parking at the mall on the weekend was chaotic. You're competing with the crunch, gym crowd, as well as Trader Joe's and Safeway patrons that parking lot requires a lot of patience. read more

To be honest, Trabocco is spacious and has a fresh atmosphere that feels both modern and inviting. The outdoor patio is nice - shady, breezy, and comfortably set up for a relaxing meal and a drink. It's a great spot to enjoy a meal outdoors without feeling crowded or rushed between TJ and Safeway. Service was pleasant throughout, though not especially memorable. Unfortunately, they forgot to bring the most anticipated part of the evening to obey the thirst - a beer!, which was a bit of a letdown. The food was decent, leaning toward simple, nothing to stand out. The Salumiere pizza was basic, the Ortolano veggie pizza was juicy and enjoyable, and the Burrata came in a standard three-piece presentation on tomatoes with falling cheese. The Calamaretti Fritti were way overcooked and dry, missing the light crispness you'd expect. Some were left untouched... While the kitchen doesn't particularly shine, the overall setting leaves the door open for a return visit, especially for drinks or a light bite on the patio. read more

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The service is impeccable. We came on a Thursday night and we didn't even need to get reservations. The ambiance is very nice and homely very cozy. The food portions are humongous. I had pizza for dinner and pizza for lunch and pizza for breakfast read more

I had passed by Trabocco years ago and had been meaning to come by. Time flies and before you know it, almost 10 years have passed. Finally stopped by for our anniversary dinner and we inadvertently ended up with 4 entrees since my husband though the pasta was starter sized. But I am not mad as I loved that butternut squash agnolotti so much, it is now my go-to whenever I get takeout for my parents. The lasagna was fork tender that you didn't even need a knife to cut through it. The lamb shank special that I wish was available on the weekends was so hearty that it is enough for two meals, and that is even if you didn't accidentally get 2 entrees each. The Scottish salmon special is nicely cooked remaining moist. When we thought we couldn't eat another bite, the surprise tiramisu changed our mind. The only thing that kept it from being a 5 star is the amount of mosquitos while dining on the outside patio that I had to leave while the bill was being paid to avoid being bitten. read more

Stopped for (early) dinner here on a sunny day hoping to get a patio seating...... not so lucky well it was nice inside with the AC and great service. We both ordered special of the day which were braised rib&mixed seafood. My seafood was great while his rib was bland so he ended up eating 2 basket of bread But the star was my 'Makrut cosmo'!!!!! Love it that was why I ordered 2 read more

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Trabocco has a really lovely ambience and the food we had was genuinely great. We started with the Caesar salad, which was crisp and flavorful, and the Bolognese was rich, comforting, and tasted like it was made with real care. Overall, everything we ordered tasted really good. Our server, Benjamin, was also very knowledgeable and friendly throughout most of the meal, which made the experience feel easy and welcoming. That said, I left pretty disappointed because of a small interaction near the end that rubbed me the wrong way. I ordered an Arnold Palmer, but after a couple sips it was clear it didn't have enough lemonade for my taste and wasn't sweet enough, even though I was really thirsty. When Benjamin came by and offered my girlfriend a refill (which she accepted), I asked if he could bring me a little lemonade to balance mine out. His response was essentially that they "won't do anything about that" and that he could get me iced tea instead. It wasn't clear what he meant, but it didn't feel like there was any effort to fix a drink I wasn't enjoying. What made it worse is that refills were not mentioned as an extra charge. The refill ended up being another $5, which is totally fine if that's the policy, but it should be communicated up front, especially when offering refills. Between not explaining the refill cost and not offering a simple adjustment to my drink (even just a splash more lemonade), it left me with a sour taste at the end of an otherwise really enjoyable meal. I'd still recommend Trabocco for the atmosphere and the food, but I really hope they tighten up the service details and communication around drink charges and simple fixes. read more

Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Not an Arnold Palmer - Italian Near Me - Alameda, California

I came here for a company holiday party. The ambiance is very nice and cozy, would make a great place for a date night. The complementary bread was soft and pretty good. I had the caesar salad and it was good but could be better. The chicken was a bit tough and dry and the salad barely had any dressing on it. I really enjoyed the blood orange Italian soda, it was very good and perfect amount of sweetness. The tiramisu was fantastic, one of the best I've had. I plan to return and try pasta but all in all seems like a solid place. read more

i had high expectations for this place because of the many reviews they have & it did not disappoint! it was packed on a sunday night, with no reservations we were able to snag a table by the bar. The service wasn't up to par that day but I understood because of how busy it was. For the meal, i ordered a limoncello spritz & it was so refreshing, perfect for the seafood spaghetti i ordered! the flavor was great & they packed it with lots of seafood. i liked the light breading of the calamari, not too heavy. the pork belly was yummy as well! the star of the night was the ravioli with ox tail filling. i'd have to say I will most likely come back because of that exact dish. the tiramisu was perfection, not too sweet! It was my bf's bday so a one man show singing happy birthday was the cherry on top! can't wait to try more things read more

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I ordered the fish stew, the broth was tasteles, the fish wasn't good and the one scallop was rubbery. It wasn't worth 37 cents let alone 37 dollars. When I complained to the waiter and the owner they could not have cared less. read more

With a classic ambiance that is warm and accompanied with outstanding staff, my crew and I had such an enjoyable experience! The risotto is ABSOLUTELY worth it! And what's better is there's a new risotto special from time to time so check that out. The salmon was grilled to perfection, offering optimal taste and paired well with a house red blend. Trabocco was such a fun vibe. We will certainly be back! read more

Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Menu - Italian Near Me - Alameda, California

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One of the fancier restaurants in South Shore shopping area. The place is nice and they have a lovely outdoor seating area. The staff are attentive and friendly. They offer lots of N/A drinks which was nice and very inclusive. It's not a cheap restaurant. The caprese appetizer was yummy, of course, because who doesn't love burrata?! The blackberry spritz looked fancy, but it didn't taste like anything. The oxtail ravioli was drenched in this vegetable sauce that needed more salt or something. For the price tag, I wasn't blown away. The panna cotta was meh too. Definitely not the best I've had. read more

I have been coming to this wonderful restaurant for years now and it has always been fantastic and delicious. The staff here are just great people and always make you feel welcome. I always look forward to my next visit. Alameda needs more places like this read more

The food is very good. I recommend getting the tiramisu for dessert the lasagna for dinner and the calamari for starter. They have the only calamari that I actually like the service is amazing. The workers are very nice and they're very accommodating to your needs. The interior is very calming and the outside smells like a rosemary in the best way possible because there's a rosemary bushes if you want a good place to eat do come here. read more