On Saturday, 10/4/14, my girlfriend and I ate at A16 for dinner. I've been wanting to try A16 for quite some time now. The Rockridge location is pretty close to my house so we made the trip to Oakland. Atmosphere/Decor: A16 is a really nice restaurant. They have a nice bar. There's plenty of table to sit at. The open kitchen and huge pizza oven is really cool to look at. I also noticed another dining area located to the rear of the restaurant. I liked the decor throughout the restaurant. Food: I ordered the Salsiccia (pork-fennel sausage, jimmy nardello pepper, oregano, fior di latte, tomato sauce.) The pizza was really good! I liked the flavors of the pizza. The sausage was mild tasting. The pizza came with these small scissors you use to cut the pizza yourself. The scissors were too small in my opinion and they weren't that sharp so it didn't cut the pizza that well. I understand the option of being able to cut different size slices. But sometimes when you do that you end up ripping off all of the toppings because they get stuck to the scissors. I personally prefer pizza that has already been cut. They should at least get bigger scissors like the restaurant Trabacco in Alameda. The pizza isn't that big so if you're hungry definitely order two or a pasta dish to go along with it. My girlfriend ordered the potato gnocchi (corn, chanterelle mushroom, shallot, thyme.) She liked the potato gnocchi a lot. She thought it tasted really good. The corn and mushrooms were really fresh. I thought the potato gnocchi tasted very good as well. Service: Our waitress Raley was very nice and attentive throughout our dinner. She made sure our waters were always topped off. Overall: A16 is a pretty good Italian Restaurant. I wish they had more traditional pasta dishes on their menu because people like me who have food allergies can't eat shellfish and have limited options when looking at their pastas. We liked the food and thought the service was good. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Went to a16 for a holiday dinner tonight after having enjoyed their sf location. It was definitely a mixed experience. The food was great. The cannellini beans were creamy, the wood fired pizza had a nice crust, and the meatballs were well formed and in a flavorful sauce. The portions are generous. However, the restaurants furnace was broken so it was freezing inside and there was no mention of it, no apology, and no acknowledgment of this until my wife asked the waiter to turn up the heat which is when we learned about the furnace. The service was not attentive and both our wine and dessert took a long time to come out. This restaurant mandates a 20% service charge, and if it's going to do that they need to have better service to justify the charge. read more

HAPPY HOUR - come on TIME Came here on a Friday Happy Hour promptly at 5. No happy hour bar seats as of 5:15. Luckily we managed to snatch three of the bar seats only to happily nosh and drink away our weekly woes. Bar // well stocked, great Italian wine list, talented cocktail makers What did you order? // Antipasti - nice mix of nibbles Meatballs - exactly as you'd expect, delicious Fried olives - ask for the chili oil and you're in business Nice decor, fair prices for happy hour Would I go back? // Yes read more

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Took my hubby here for bday dinner and noted it on the reservation but looks like they do nothing to acknowledge it. Oh well. Wow, when we went to Roy's, the dessert plate had writing on it to wish you a happy birthday. When we arrived Sunday night, table for 2, we both got there at 8:28pm, our reservation was 8:30pm. Host was like, I guess I can seat you guys now, it's not quite 8:30pm. Huh? We had Punica Montessu, good red while hubby had a Manhattan. Glad they made it though it was not on the list of drinks. We had the pork trotter and the calamari. Although the pork trotter was good, you can miss this and get something else. But OMG, the calamari was cooked to perfection! It also didn't seem to come from a frozen batch of seafood. Yay! The beans that came with it was just as yum! We had a great view of the pizza making process. The guy making pizza just looked unhappy the whole time. Even interacting with other staff, it's like there was no camaraderie. It's like he didn't enjoy his job or he knew how good he was so he's really the pizza nazi like the soup nazi in Seinfeld. Foodtainment didn't happen so I stopped watching. Hubby had the Accuiga pizza (anchovy pizza) The anchovy was cut up so I had to really look for it. It's not whole like some other pizza places. The pizza was still the highlight to me. The base was so good I had to ask where the ingredients were sourced from. The assistant manager (who was a joy to talk to) was kind enough to let me know that they are certified organic flour from Italy. So are the tomato base. Man, it was so amazing, I kept telling friends that this is how food should taste. I understand a woodfire oven has a lot to do with it too but daaayyymn! It was the best pizza I've ever had. The right amount of spiciness too. I had the bucatini (seafood pasta) I'm sure it was good in their standards but it was meh to me. Nothing amazing or out of the ordinary. I couldn't be bothered finishing it. I just fished all the garlic chunks and seafood. The noodles could've been cooked a little more. I know it should be el dente but dang, it was a little too el dente. The seafood I must say was superb! I ordered the ricotta tart but when I got it, it was still a bit frozen so I had to take it home and reminded me to increase my upper body workout. Struggled with the frozen center. It was alright. I would've skipped it and had something else. It came with pine nut brittle and lemon curd. I liked the assistant manager more than our server. Our server asked if we wanted bread and we said yes but it never arrived while the couple next to us just got their bread automatically. The assistant manager was also so smiley and cheerful throughout the night. Even smiled at us even though she was not looking after us, she still has that wonderful customer service demeanor. Our server just seem to go through the minimal motions and so casual with the way she talked to us. 'Ya wanna box that up?' Was one of the casual lines. I get more professionalism from a $$ restaurant. No smiles, no warmth hence not very welcoming. It wasn't a very welcoming place but I love the pizza so hopefully they will take orders to go. I can't be bothered to dine in a place that is snooty. We weren't dressed like bums or anything. Hence I always think it's more of a race issue. Glad it was easy to park. Last time we were at Soi Four up the road, parking was few and far between. read more

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My friend and I came here on a Friday night and were both very impressed. We started with the stone fruit salad which was absolutely perfect and delicious (very light), followed by a half order of a pasta with clams (perfect size, just enough for a couple of bites each), and then rounded out our meal with the squash blossom pizza. The pizza was absolutely perfect. Great crust, just enough cheese and the blossoms. Last, we finished our evening with some corn ice cream which was really nice and unique (definitely tasted like corn but it worked!). Also, the cocktails here were fantastic (I had the last + first). I would definitely come back. read more

I didn't even realize that there was an A16 in Oakland until my friend suggested we meet there for a Sunday night dinner. We strangely couldn't get a reservation (quite a popular spot!) early on a Sunday evening, but it was very easy to walk in and get seated either at the bar or at the high tables at the front of the restaurant. By 6:30, A16 was bumping. We shared everything and ordered the bruschetta with egg, chickpeas and cauliflower; salsiccia pizza and troccol (sausage, tomato ragu and ricotta). My friend was the one who was taken with the bruschetta so I wasn't excited about the ingredients....but I was so wrong. That bruschetta was amazing, and the combination of chickpeas and cauliflower really worked. The bruschetta was my favorite and the troccol pasta was a close second - the perfect amount of bite and chewy-ness to that pasta. read more

I know, the pictures look amazing, right? Sorry to disappoint, but the pictures look better than the actual flavors of the food. I had a large selections of their dishes, but they were quite forgettable. Atmosphere: The place is cute though. It's swanky with a pinch of modern and fun. Food: The margarita pizza we ordered just wasn't what I expected at all. The crust was more chewy than crunchy. The squid pasta was a bit on the saltier side, but the texture of the squid was good. The burrata was creamy, but the flavor was a bit bland. The best part to it were the fresh tomatoes. Then my absolute fave dishes of the night were the melon salad (so refreshing with the watermelon), and their delicious sorbets (there was a melon/orange basil one that was out-of-this-world good). I hope you have more luck with your selections. read more

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I had an excellent meal here on a Wednesday evening. Great food, good service, and a spacious, modern setting. My friend and I shared the following dishes and enjoyed them all (it was a bit too much food for the two of us and we ended up with leftovers): 1) Kohlrabi salad - fresh and flavorful 2) Burrata with tomatoes and toasted bread: delicious 3) Salsiccia pizza - tasty 4) Summer squash - light and healthy I also enjoyed my "rosmarius" cocktail - it was sufficiently strong, yet light and refreshing. The service was fine - our waitress was pleasant and our food came out within a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant's Rockridge location is convenient (just a short 5 minute walk from the BART station). It is spacious, open, and has nice high ceilings. Overall, a great spot for a casual, tasty dinner in an upscale setting! read more

Immediately seated & food was presented as tasteful!!! Great neighborhood restaurant...

I used to come here a lot when it was Hudsons. I really miss that place. Anyways, we came here for my gfs moms bday. The place looks great, very open and bright. The food was fairly pricey but yummy. The fungi pizza was good if you like mushrooms, the margherita was basic, but the real winner was the montanara! Now that was delicious. I could have eaten a whole one to myself. I ordered the salmon for myself and it came with no skin, very little veggies, and the veggies it came with was burned. The service was nice, however VERY slow. Very very slow. The cheesecake is also very delicious read more

A16 - Salmon - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is where you take someone you want to impress. Great Italian and phenomenal deserts.

I would not recommend to go here as the staff is rude. We asked for a table for 4 and even though there were 2 tables opened the floor mananger told us to wait 10 minutes , when we came back she said she was busy and didn't have time to check. They have 6 tables outside. When she eventually sat us down she started raising her voice and angrily put the menu in front of us. I would not recommend this place ! read more

Came here during the holiday craziness for a much anticipated dinner with a couple of my girlfriends since middle school... If you're planning on going... make a reservation via opentable! It gets packed just like the SF venue! My girls and I ordered the following: - fried ascolane olives = this was good... something to munch on while we chatted ... - burrata = this was creamy and well seasoned. If you're party is bigger than 3, you'll probably need to order two. - potato gnocchi = this was surprisingly good. I guess from previous experience, the potato gnocchi I've had were always bland and this wasn't. It was soft and seasoned well. It had taste and it was a good one. - margherita = the girl wanted this so... I wasn't a fan... this was I guess the least of my favorite dishes... it wasn't crispy considering it was thin crust and it was a bland. I mean for such a generic pizza... they couldn't do it right... lost a star for me. For drinks... I just had a glass of pinot... and we ended up getting a comped dessert since our server "forgot" about us... or should I say... realized that she wasn't paying as any attention to us. Overall... probably won't be visiting anytime soon since there's a lot of new res that's popping in and out of OAK... but if you want a better vibe... I suggest checking out Toast... just down the block... better tasting dishes and friendlier staff even if it was the holidays. read more

Came here on a Thursday night for dinner and the food and service was amazing. We decided to go with the pre fixe menu which included butter lettuce salad, a choice of pizza or pasta and I got the ink pasta, and a milk chocolate panna cotta. For the price, it was so worth it. The pre fixe tho is only available Sunday thru Thursday. We actually started with a stuffed fried pork which had a lot of juice and flavor (I forgot what the appetizer name was - sorry). I liked the butter lettuce salad, but had too much diced olives in there for me, but it was still good. The squid ink pasta was devious too..great flavor. The panna cotta was so good and a great way to end the meal. My friend and I said we should come here once a month, so worth it. The only compliant I have is that it took some time to bring out your food, but I had great company so it was easy to pass time. Overall, a place to get your grub on. Service was friendly and personal which added to a great customer experience. read more

The pizzas were cold, undercooked and unimaginative, not as good as Pizzaiola. The salads were just okay. The desserts were terrific. Service good, wine good. Nice decor but they need to reevaluate because I would not go back. read more

Eat Here!! Wood fired pizzas are amazing. Fried olives. YES. Burrata. Mmmm-hmmm! Squid ink pasta. OMG. Roasted calamari. To die for. Arancini - it's fried, what's there not to like? Wonderful wine selection. Fairly priced for the quality of food, level of service and ambiance. read more

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We were propelled to A16 by Restaurant Week. First, the cocktails were definite winners. We had Shoe Me Mitt and Dante's Inferno and both were well described on the menu and spot on. We took advantage of the Prix Fixe Menu for RW which started with a Squash Salad which is impossible not to love. Just the right combination of greens and squash with a flavorful dressing that was applied with a deft hand. The selection of pasta mains were hard to choose from but we finally settled on the Squid Ink with Crab and Wild Nettle Capunti, both were very tasty but the Squid Ink noddles turned out to be the favorite. We also enjoyed the Panna Cotta with fruit as a nice refreshing end to the meal. I really like the wine list and break down by region offered at the front. The staff is excellent and friendly and our server was knowledgeable. The interior is nice and inviting. We will definitely be back to try some of the enticing pizzas! There are so many other items on the menu that I found intriguing, like the uni app, that my return will likely be sooner rather than later. read more

Great experience. Large and energetic inside. Got 2 seats at the counter. My only complaint was that the stools sucked. Service was attentive but not intrusive. We had the; Fried olives Kohlrabi salad Bucatini with sea urchin Pizza - Montana rockridge or something like that. Olives and salad were solid, bucatini was flavorful and the sea urchin gave a nice briny richness. (But we're sea urchin snobs...and it was solid but not life changing). Pizza was great. Chewy crust with a nice crunch, the prosciutto de Parma was fantastic. Sauce was solid, cheese was great. Probably the best pizza I've had out here. (And I'm born and raised in NYC) Had the tomato upside down cake with black pepper gelato....which was great! Savory with sweet and a different type of dessert. The peppery finish on the gelato was really interesting and enjoyable. All in all a really great experience, and we'll certainly be back for the clam pizza!! read more

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Spot on! Simple lunch excursion with colleagues - solid flavors, no fuss/no muss service & an excellent menu choice! I wouldn't think of sending anyone here without insisting they try the Burrata! Covered in sea salt & pistachios, it's the perfect compliment to the creamy mozzarella! I rounded out my meal with the seasonal salad - the other guests had pizzas: funghi & margherita - raves all around. Cost for 3 w/o any liquor/wine - after all, this was midday Making the trip across the Bay Bridge? Live in Oakland? Taking friends out on the town? Whatever your mission, make #A16 part of your itinerary. read more

A16 - A16 yummy Burrata - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Five star performance this week. I've eaten here many times over the years but simply failed to provide a review for everyone. I'll just get down to the nuts and bolts since there are so many other reviews anyway. This chef really knows what she's doing. Everything prepared to the highest level from the best ingredients. Honestly, I wonder why the prices are not a little higher... Don't go raising the prices though. I watch everything in order to make my reviews and everyone knew their jobs here. Whether it was the hostess to the pizza chef and even the busboy you could tell was trained in their position. Our server this week was Ashley and I like her wit. Smiles on everyone's faces and I could tell they were watching to see if we needed anything. This restaurant is casual but the atmosphere is a little more upscale. Guys, we a nice shirt please. This is where you come to impress your date or Friends with the ambience yet the noise level is loud enough for you to have some laughs and not have your neighbors in your conversation. Keep up the good work a 16. read more

A16 - Christmas decorations. - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

My husband and I have been going here for every special occasion for the last six years. Every time we go the food is incredible, the cocktails are amazing and the service is great. We love the burrata appetizer - it melts in your mouth. We usually get some sort of salad, they are all super fresh and beautifully plated. My husband always gets a woodfired pizza and loves putting the chili oil on it. I usually get one of the entrées like chicken, duck, or fish. They are always perfectly cooked and well seasoned. They also know how to do dessert. The last time we were there we had Italian donuts stuffed with lemon curd and a dish of freshly made gelato. We ate outside of course because of Covid and it took a while for our table because some folks were taking extra long hanging out, but it was worth the wait as we knew it would be. This last time we were there the staff was particularly wonderful, especially checking in often since we had to wait so long. Our waiter was super kind and chatty which we appreciated since we've been in isolation so long. read more

A16 - Covid setup - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

A-OK. Decent little pizza/pasta place. The interior of this restaurant is BEAUTIFUL. Very cool ambiance. If you're into wine, this might be a 4-5 star place. However, food-wise, it's just ok. Not the best pizza and pasta, but definitely not bad. I decent place for a nice date, but wouldn't go much further in my rankings than that. read more

Good experience overall. My parents and I dined here for my birthday. The place looked very different from when it was Hudson. The interior was nice and clean looking. It was raining at the time, but they have one of those roll up doors to let the outside in which would probably be really nice on a warm day. Service was good. They are knowledgeable and helpful. The bartender was attentive and friendly as well. The booze was good. I had a warm apple juice cocktail considering how rainy it was outside. It had a cinnamon stick in it, a slice of lemon, some ginger and gin. It was tasty and felt appropriate for the weather. My dad had a really nice zin with his meal. I had some white wine that was recommended by my server to go with my cod. I know nothing about italian wines. It was kind of heavier like a chardonnay but had a dry finish. It was really good. The food overall was good, but not great or particularly memorable. Fried olives - really great. We loved these Arancini - good, but I have had better Burrata with chicories, olive oil and sea salt - good but a little too salty. Have had better versions of this Montanara Pizza - this was great. The dough is lightly fried, the tomato sauce is smokey and the burrata is always a good addition to a pizza. I would order this again. True cod with manila clams, saffron, black rice, and kale - this dish was fine but something about it didn't really do it for me. Individual components of this dish were well prepared, but the whole things kind of lacked when it all came together. I couldn't taste the saffron at all. The kale was a little crispy and burnt, which I don't mind, but everything else in the dish was so mild, that the burnt flavor of the kale kind of overwhelmed. That said, my piece of fish was cooked perfectly and was very fresh. I wish there was some sort of sauce on the dish to bring everything together, though. Troccoli - this was very good. The pasta was really fresh and the beef ragu had tons of flavor. I only had a bite of this dish, but I would order it again. Lemon buckwheat tart - this was good, but the crust left a bit of an off-putting aftertaste in my mouth.....not the best way to end the experience. Overall, this place is solid, and I could totally see how someone could have an amazing experience here and how someone could have a 'meh' experience here....it all depends on what you order. But at these prices, everything should be great to excellent in my opinion. read more

I was rather disappointed in the quality-to-price ratio. I came here to celebrate the mister's birthday with a bunch of friends, and as he loves pizza, I decided to try out A16's new East Bay branch. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, including carpaccio, tripe and some other typical things. The carpaccio was good, but the tripe was really meh (I usually like tripe when well-prepared!). We also got quite a few pizzas to share. The pizza crust was too thick and chewy for the style they are going for -- especially when some of the toppings we had were pretty light. The simple margherita was the highlight -- decent, delicious, and fresh. The anchovies pizza was a disaster as it was too salty and fishy. I'm rather disappointed in the hugely varied quality in the food we got, especially the items with interesting ingredients. Clearly someone in the kitchen was saying "anchovies are cool now! Throw it on the pizza, quick!", without actually thinking. Factor in the price, and the fact that leftover pizza was completely inedible the next day (rock hard!), I think there are nicer places for me to go to. Side note: The cocktails, on the other hand, were delicious. Maybe the best way to enjoy this place is at the bar, with some appetizers and drinks. read more

Sunday evening at opening (5pm) was a perfect time, still a few tables. We had a funghi pizza that was really delicious (nice cheese, pancetta, and the mushrooms were really tasty); antipasti plate that had a nice helping of very Tuna crudo, fritatta, and a fried duck wing; then a roasted tuna (a little overcooked for me), and the duck leg (fantastic). Loved the side of brussell sprouts. Finished with a seven spice cocktail, perfect end. Service was just right. Very nice setting, doesn't feel too fancy, but food very much more than casual! I'd come back and try a few pastas. read more

I've been to A16 in San Francisco but this was my first visit to the Rockridge and my first time trying A16's pizza. Wow, their margherita was so good I ate the entire pizza by myself. On a pizza rating scale, A16 Rockridge was better than Pizzeria Delfina but not quite as good as Scopa in Healdsburg. A16's crust was less salty than Flour + Water and crispier than Del Popolo. Good vibe, friendly staff, and easy parking. I will definitely be back! read more

A16 - Margherita with extra basil - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

tl;DR - Undercooked pizza (it was thin crust yet somehow the crust was still very doughy?), undercooked pasta (it was so undercooked that the pasta was sticking to our teeth), and "ok" tasting food. ------------ Went here for a company holiday dinner and had high expectations after already gone to the one in SF. They were able to sit us in a private room that had 1 long table. I liked this aspect as we were all sitting together vs in a corner in separate tables with our backs to each other. The servers were great. They were constantly filling up our wine glasses and clearing the plates and were always asking if we needed anything. Now if only the kitchen was able to coordinate like how the servers did. The food was horrible! I cannot believe for how highly rated this place has been that they would serve undercooked food. The pizza was thin crust, soggy, and a doughy chewy crust. Idk how do you achieve that with a thin crust but it definitely could've used about 3-5min longer. Now onto the pasta! Bland, tasteless, and undercooked. I was able to cut into my spaghetti and still see the raw white pasta. The marinara they used tasted fresh... fresh out of a can that is. All in all, I would never recommend this place. read more

A16 - Severely under cooked pasta. The interior of the pasta is still raw. - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

We were very disappointed in restaurant. The food was average with the salmon over cooked. Stick with the pizza and you will be ok. The big disappointment was the 20% gratuity added to the bill and the sales tax. That is for TAKEOUT TOO. Many other good restaurants in the area to try and better pizza places. read more

I have to say that we were underwhelmed by A16 tonight. we have eaten there many times since it opened but tonight was fairly poor. I dont know if the fact that it was a sunday night near closing affected things, or if the restraunt has just slipped. But sadly the food was not great (fungi pizza and lamb shank) and the servers clearly wanted us to go. We will try it again sometime but not in the near future. read more

I really don't post these kind of things often, but I felt like this was an example of when it's required. We started with the burrata and Brussels sprouts (very salty). For my main, I ordered the linguini (with the waiter recommendation). The pasta was sooo salty that it was inedible. Yes, they overdid it with the salt. When the waiter took my plate back, he mentioned that another table made the same complaint. The marinara pizza that he substituted with was 'ok' at best. Soggy and mostly flavorless. Will not come back and I can honestly say it's the worst meal I've had in oakland. read more

This is a little late review for the special menu for Father's day, a big wow! I just found the menu while cleaning up some papers with comments that I was planning to write back then. Everything was absolutely delicious! The presentation was awesome, it came in this box, the food containers were marked properly and it looked super organized. And, the dessert, OMG! the Almond semifreddo, chocolate, cherry and mint! I hope this becomes part of their regular menu. Don't miss it. Thank you so much! read more

Bartenders, host, and waitress was friendly. Food was pretty good: pizza, corn, and chocolate trifle were excellent! But for some items, there was a bit of a wait. It was a little busy and noisy but you can hear your guest's conversation. Good overall though. Pricey but good. read more

A16 - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

The six of us celebrated a friend's birthday last night. Can't say enough good things. We tried 13 items on the menu and everything was delicious! The truffle arrancini is a must. Definitely save room for dessert too. read more

The wine program here is STELLAR. I'm always so impressed. Love grabbing dinner at the bar and exploring the wine. I've never had a bad meal here. The pizzas are incredibly tasty. Lately, they had a Tartufo pizza during "truffle month" and I could have eaten two it was so good. Don't miss out on the stuffed squash blossom app during summer. Damnit, I'm hungry. read more

The place is always crowded but we walked in without a reservation and were able to get counter seats! The pizza here is really good and they have veggie options- marinara, margarita, and mushroom! They are thin with a good crust end and with chili sauce they make a good dinner option. We ordered cauliflower starters and it was decent. The service is efficient and they are quick! The ambience is good. read more

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There are many aspects to service. There are a few where A16 just failed. For example, no matter how close I sat to the table, staff was bumping me all night. After a few bumps, I noted neighboring patrons literally sitting a foot or more away from their tables (one hipsterish guy had his legs crossed and was blocking the area next to me all night) and and not one was even touched, yet I was frequently (deliberately?) jostled, in between bites and sips. One forkfull was literally knocked from my hand. Wouldn't you think the staff would ask a patron to move in even a few inches than slam into one guy all night? Oh, and not one staff member said, "Excuse me," the entire evening. Water glasses needed attention, and were neglected. Because the solution to pollution is dilution, please keep the water coming without me having repeatedly to ask multiple staff-members. Our waiter let us try a few wines before choosing -- always a great way to sell. But, the pours were small (not talking about the 3-ounce versions, but the larger, 5-ounce versions). Plus, our guy was always distracted when he was at our table, never looking at us. At least twice we needed to get his attention as he stood at our table side, suddenly checked out of the brief discussions. Uh, sorry to bore you, dude-waiter-guy, but we'd like to order something TONIGHT. The mushroom (funghi) pizza disappointed. No flavor; the Forge and Paisan versions in Oakland are much better. While the trout was excellent, it felt over-priced given the surroundings. We ordered the brussel sprouts -- which were firm yet flavorful, and not over-cooked -- but the portion was puny. Would not choose to eat here again, but would do so if someone else demanded to do so. Pass. read more

I had placed a pick up order today and they made me wait for 50 mins. It is the worst way to treat a customer by wasting so much of their time. I had called them before leaving my home to confirm the expected pick up time. Despite the call it took them 50 mins to process the order. I hope they will fix the expected pickup time and save the customer from going through such an awful experience. read more

I'm not sure why this A16 is so much better than the one in San Francisco, but it just is. The octopus is literally the best thing I have ever eaten.. the pizza is awesome. Sit next to the person who makes the pizza and you'll have one of the best experiences you'll EVER have. I need to sit down at a restaurant again soon otherwise I'll go crazy, and trust me, this will be the very very first one I sit down at. Yes please and thank you. I miss your Arnold palmers, your big glasses of wine that taste like it was poured directly from Napa, I need your delicious appetizers more than anything in the world. I need your burrata, I need your FOOD.. please COVID end soon so I can sit myself down at A16 and have the best time of my life. I swear to you all this will be the first restaurant I go to when all is said and done. :) read more

I was excited to try A16 Rockridge since the one in SF was great. Pizzas are great (we tried the bianca), but the portions are a bit small. Fried baccala polpettine (comes with 5)...it was good but nothing special. The pork shoulder was just ok and a bit heavy for my taste. I did like the summer squash. read more

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A great expansion from SF in the heart of the East Bay, A16 Rockridge served up some top notch 'za in a most welcoming atmosphere. My search for a good resto that could comfortably accommodate a party of 9 for my family and our friends ended with a resounding success. Upon arrival, we were led to the spacious back room not far detached from the main dining area. The acoustics made conversation very easy too, so this place would come highly recommended just on atmosphere alone. Not surprisingly, the greatness didn't stop there as most every dish was thoroughly enjoyable. Highlights amongst the antipasti included fresh Mendocino uni cut nicely by pickled sunchokes and a most generous portion of pillowy burrata. Pizzas adorned with protein and shrooms on the salsiccia or more naked on the classic margherita were delicious - thin, flavorful and just slightly chewy in the crust. For pastas, the Sunday special sugo alla casa was loaded with hefty hunks of beef shank and much savory goodness. Though I can't remember the exact name, a rabbit pasta dish fell a bit flat with its blandness. My own dish in the form of Alaskan halibut accompanied by clams, black rice and kale sprouts came perfectly seared. To wrap things up, some legit housemade gelato and a crazy delicious milk chocolate panna cotta thoroughly satisfied everyone's sweet teeth. And while the service was a mixed bag with some servers being much more observant and approachable than others, I'd be happy to come back to try other items given the overall quality and ambiance. read more