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    Chianti Reserve

    3.4 (296 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Squid ink pasta
    Rosie M.

    We met friends for lunch and decided to select a restaurant between San Jose and where we live. We chose Pleasanton and found the Chianti Reserve. Since we were at a restaurant named after a chianti, I started off with a glass of chianti classico. We did not need to ask for a highchair because they brought it to the table for us, and the highchair was brand new. It was so clean! We are visual people and like to see photos of our food. We looked on Yelp to find images of dishes that set our appetites ablaze. We found an image of squid ink noodles 7 months ago that was missing from the current menu. We were worried that it might be a seasonal entree. We showed our host the image, and he said that they had squid ink noodles but only on the dinner menu. He let two of us order the dish. LOVE! The best thing about our visit was that as our girlfriend left the table and walked out to the restroom, we asked our host to write up a fake tab and, when she sat down, to hand it just to her. When she returned, the host handed her a rather large bill, and she was confused. It was priceless and super funny! We are excited to try something new next time!

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    Stan M.

    Had dinner here with a friend and was it amazing. The owner was nice and informative. We asked for a good wine and he recommended a nice Zinfandel. Appetizer we ordered Salmone Affumicato, wow perfectly paired with sliced pears. Dinner we ordered and shared Braised Lamb Shank with mixed veggies (carrot, asparagus & green beans) and polenta. Also ordered the Lobster Ravioli with pesto sauce. You are served warm bread with an oil mixture to dip. We rounded dinner off with crème brûlée, nice portion size. Plenty of parking in the rear. I will definitely be back when in town again.

    I have been here so many times and the experience is always the same - elegant, friendly and delicious! It's never too busy creating a personable experience. Besides the AMAZING food and the reasonable prices, the place is gorgeous covered with paintings that create such a nice atmosphere for a dinner or lunch. The servers and hosts are always so welcoming and have the best recommendations. I always come back knowing the quality exceeds our expectations each time.

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    Massi K.

    Hello again, its your friendly local reviewer in Pleasanton. If you are looking for the best Gnocchi in town then look no further. Chianti's friendly Italian service reminds me of the Amalfi coast. Definitely worth a visit. 〽K

    Osso bucco as good as nonna!
    doc h.

    As always Michelangelo and Bilardi create a great family home town experience. Surprised me with a Special: my favorite osso bucco ! My wife Barbarella and I were treated as "family" by all the staff. Barbarella loved the veal. As you can see, cozy corner window, glass of wine. Great nite!

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    Food was bland, overpriced, overcooked proteins, the pasta wasn't fresh and sauce tasted like metal. Definitely don't recommend.

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    Invited a friend to join me for lunch. We were disappointed with the food; was overpriced, bland, bread was dry, and small portions.

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    3.7(740 reviews)
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    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.

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    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Established in 2005
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    We had a family & friends birthday party luncheon in the Lounge Room for forty people. We asked…read morethat the tables be set up in a very particular way, one round of ten and others six to eight. They happily accommodated. Given our table map, the room was a bit cozy for forty but no problem for the waitstaff. The room itself is private, lots of windows, big buffet table and wine area, so it was all good. Waitstaff and venue were great, but what made the event special was the very high quality of the food: gourmet shrimp appetizer, flatbread, salad, chicken kabob, filet mignon kabob (no exaggeration), and Oasis salmon, plus rice, asparagus, mashed potatoes, chocolate mousse cake for dessert, coffee, tea, sodas. AND... they sent our family home with the leftover food, quite a lot that we've polished off since. Charge was $69 per person, three kids counted as one person for a special pizza, 20% service, tax, poured wines from a reasonably priced wine list. Total bill came to $4,000. So... Five stars. And whatever we asked for, Efren and Sadaf said, "No problem," and it wasn't. THANKS to Oasis!

    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!

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    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    5.1 mi
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