Great Argentinean restaurant situated in downtown Pleasanton. We came in for dinner as a party of 5…read moreand were able to get seats without needing to wait at 5:30pm on a Sunday night. We were seated in the very cute outdoor patio, there was plenty of shade so even though it was pretty warm out we were pretty comfortable. We shared the BBQ platter which was perfect for 3 meat eaters and my partner had the vegetarian mushroom pasta. The platter was great, the beef especially was perfectly medium rare and was tender thru every bite. The roasted vegetables included in the platter included Brussel sprouts and cauliflower which were also beautifully caramelized. My partner enjoyed her mushroom pasta, the ridges on the pasta absorbed every bit of the delicious white sauce. Happy to come back, I think the patio space makes it perfect for families of all ages. Looking forward to trying some cocktails next time.

Easily snagged a reservation for the outdoor patio on a Friday at 6pm. Not too crowded when we sat…read moredown, but it filled up by 6:30-7. The patio's a nice space, half-covered with fans, so it'll be great through summer. Service was attentive and fast, almost too fast. We ordered 2-3 apps and two entrees, and everything landed at once within 10-15 minutes. No real gap between courses, which meant no chance to actually finish the apps before the entrees showed up. But everything came out lukewarm, which was the main issue. The Brussels sprouts, meatball, and empanadas were all fairly tasty, but the meatball and empanada were room temp, which dulled the flavor. Same story with the entrees, chicken Milanesa and Lomo Saltado, both lukewarm. The Milanesa was thin, easy to eat, and the sauce worked well with it. The fries tasted frozen, not hand-cut, and on the Lomo Saltado the sauce made them soggy fast. Sauce itself ran a bit too salty. Steak in the Lomo Saltado was tender though, and generous on portion. Good space, good service energy, but the food execution needs work. Not somewhere I'd go out of my way to return to unless they fix the food temperature and the fries.

De La Torre is one of those places you would probably drive past without realizing what you are…read moremissing. It is tucked into an unassuming shopping center, but absolutely worth seeking out. Once inside, it feels less like a restaurant and more like you have been invited over to a friend's dining room. It is warm, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming. The service hits that perfect balance. It is friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. You feel taken care of without it being a production. The food really delivers. The special, chicken thighs stuffed with smoked ham, was standout and memorable. The margarita pizza is exactly what you want it to be. It is simple, well executed, and perfect for sharing. Do not let the "small" size fool you. It is easily enough for two, maybe even three if you are catching up over drinks. Portions across the board are generous. The fish entrees are especially impressive. The salmon alone felt like it had to be close to half a pound. All of this comes at prices that feel more than fair for the quality and quantity you are getting. This is definitely a spot worth returning to. I am already looking forward to coming back to try the paninis for lunch.

My cousin recommended this place, and we decided to stop by after a workout. We got there five…read moreminutes after they opened at 5pm. The hostess off the bat looked at us like we were lost and immediately asked if we had a reservation. We said no, and I honestly felt like she was waiting for us to leave. I even asked if a reservation was needed since there was only one family in the restaurant at the time. I'm not sure why she asked, but she eventually seated us. From the start, I honestly felt judged because we were dressed in workout clothes. But anyways. The restaurant itself is surprisingly small, and considering we were only the second party there, the service was disappointing. I think we waited over 15 minutes before anyone came to take our order, and during that time they helped customers who arrived after us. When we finally got service, there was no welcoming smile or welcoming attitude. The overall atmosphere felt very cold and uninviting. I ordered the baked ziti, and it was okay to be honest. Honestly, I prefer Olive Garden's baked ziti. We're from San Jose, and unfortunately, this wasn't an experience that would bring us back.

I took my wife to lunch today at Pastas. This was the first…read moretime we ever ate there. Great outdoor seating and very nice inside atmosphere. Our waitress Kayla was very professional and attentive. The food was excellent, the drinks were perfect and the dessert was outstanding!! This is a five star spot for sure, and we were happy we heard about it. Now we are considering it for a group event we have coming up in October! I know that everyone will enjoy and be impressed. Ken M Pleasanton

I came here for a private lunch with my company and the staff was amazing…read more In addition, their bolognese pasta was probably the best I've ever had. I also tried their crab cake, ceasar salad, beef skewers, and cheesecake which were all 10/10. This is going to be a regular spot for me.

Excellent. Outdoor is great. Big fan…read more Wish they would bring back live music. But that said, it is fun!

We were walking around Pleasanton looking for a dinner spot and ended up at Baci after the ambience…read moreand music caught our attention. It definitely had an elevated vibe. Perfect for a date night, especially when there is nice weather. The service stood out immediately as well; the servers were very attentive, present without being overbearing, and made the whole experience feel smooth and intentional. We started with the arancini, which was okay, good texture, but nothing especially memorable. The chicken piccata was the highlight of the meal. Really well done: bright lemon flavor, buttery sauce, and cooked perfectly. I'd come back just for that. I also had the French 75, which was refreshing, but fairly standard compared to others I've had.

Strizzi's Pleasanton We have been there many times…read more Varied menu Consistent food Friendly Staff Central downtown location Easy off street parking I usually order Alfredo Mushroom Pasta, Mini salad. There is lots of pasta left over for the next day

The food was good. The service was good, but the cooks were so incredibly slow. It took them almost…read more50 minutes to make two salads. There was only four other people there besides the two of us. It was a good thing we weren't on our lunch hour

This place is amazing! It's an ideal date night spot. The aesthetic is very chic and romantic…read more The food itself has amazing flavors. I love the mezze platter cuz it allows you to try a little bit of everything. Same thing with the royal platter, you can get 1 of each kebab. Also, portions are huge, we definitely took out leftovers home and couldn't wait to eat it for our next meal. Save this spot for your next date night!

Met some friends for a small bites and drinks. We ordered the pumpkin borani that was insanely…read moregood. I would go back and probably order an entree size if they have it. lol We ordered some hummus, falafel and The bread with dipping sauces. All of which were freshly made. They offered a side of cut veggies for someone with gluten intolerance. Which I thought was really nice. Our server was the sweetest lady who was so down to earth, patient and very friendly. Thanks. The restaurant was clean and very cozy. It's an elegant restaurant worth going back to. Which I'm planning to do so I can try the meat dishes that looked really good. See you soon!

This place is bomb. We got the onion rings, jalapeño poppers, the Yaassss Queen, and chicken parm…read moresandwiches. The sandwiches are HUGE and very filling, I could only eat half of mine. We will definitely be back!

Utilized their catering service for our wedding…read more They showed up two hours late without enough staff. Charged us for items that the wedding Venue had to end up providing.. received complaints that there was not enough food even though we paid for extra guests, and folks didn't show up on our list so we should've never been close to running out of food. They never restocked the hors d'oeuvres. There was items missing from our initial order. The real sting is, the owner and the person who made the deal with us never returned our call to hear our complaints or even say sorry that we were late and didn't meet the terms of the contract... so now we are forced to go via our credit card companies and maybe small claims court... not sure if any one reading this wants to deal with that on your special day, so keep that in mind before you use them as a caterer..

Service is outstanding to me and the the dishes served are very good, the portions seem a bit light…read morebut so delicious.

We held a special birthday lunch celebration for almost 90 people and had a wonderful experience…read more Massoud and the entire staff was excellent to work with. We did a full inside restaurant buyout and had the option to select several appetizers, two salads and four entrees from the menu. Of all the places I researched, this was the only one that was willing to do a full sit down meal (as opposed to a buffet). The restaurant is very pretty (and photogenic) and there was plenty of space for our guests to mingle before the food service began. The food was outstanding as were the desserts. We couldn't have been more pleased with how our party turned out. I highly recommend Elia if you are looking for an excellent meal or party venue.