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    La Finestra

    4.0 (131 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LA FINESTRA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pasta with shrimp
    Anthony V.

    I came about a month ago. This place is very fancy so expect the food to be on the pricier side and smaller portions. Pretty authentic Italian food, I would strongly recommend ordering their pasta seafood dishes. I ordered some and they taste much better than ordering just fish/steak entrees which I found to be a little dry and under seasoned. The pasta dishes are just very well seasoned and fresh/homemade! The waiters are extremely accommodating and attentive. They're constantly checking up on us and always giving their recommendations. And the vibes inside are very nice because there was a person playing live piano and inviting customers to come up and sing some Christmas songs.

    Kenneth H.

    When you hear Andrea Bocelli, you know the food finna be bussin' Came here a second time and it didn't disappoint. No Tony, but the service was excellent. I love lasagna. Still too dark to take decent photos, but whatever--I'm here to grub!

    Jen L.

    This place was such a pleasant surprise to find and dine at! It's in the middle of a grocery plaza / strip mall with a few other stores. We came for an early dinner and it was already filling up with other tables. They have a nice selection of Italian pastas and other dishes. We went with sharing two pastas that were both amazing! The place definitely feels like it's been around for a while but has that old school, fancy Italian restaurant charm.

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    FeriDon D.

    This is it hidden Jewel in Moraga, California! I've been coming to this restaurant over 18 years originally in Lafayette, CA New location in Moraga is even more authentic Tony, who has been with the company for many years will give you the best Service and make you like family Owner/chef (Jeff) grew up in the industry is one of the best chef/owners of one best Italian restaurant in bay area Friday or Saturday nights they have piano playing

    Paseo and complementary bread
    Sue G.

    We like the Italian restaurant near the Moraga movie theater but we thought we'll give this a try. The seating was much more comfortable and spacious. The waiter was attentive and humorous (a great way to start). We started off with jumbo prawns and they were delicious, (couldn't help but dipped the bread in the sauce). For the main dishes, we had halibut special, veal and fettuccine alla puttanesca. Needless to say, we 'licked' our plates, no joke. Veal was tender; halibut was cooked to perfection; fettuccine was topped with diced salmon, calamari and prawns. They are not stingy on those! That's for sure . Of course there's always room for dessert even though our bellies were full. Affogato and chocolate cake completed our meal. The only thing that took us surprise was the 3.5% charge when paying with a credit card. Guess we missed the sign at the front podium. Other than that, it was a pleasant surprise to find another great Italian restaurant.

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    Enjoyed the meatball sandwich for lunch. Sausage sandwich was okay. Amazing service and a true gem that we're truly going to miss!

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    3 years ago

    1 star for the great waiter. 0 stars for the disgusting, bland, tepid food. And what's with all the raisins? Stop it!

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    Ask the Community - La Finestra

    What's the corkage fee?

    Corkage fee is $19.00 per bottle One bottle per table. Tuesdays are Corkage free day.

    Is the restaurant quieter in the back room?

    Yes it is. I love the live atmosphere of the restaurant very much. Music in weekends is lovely. Love the place.

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    Full bar

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    Pina colada(flower) lemon drop and a ocean breeze(so good!) all amazing drinks

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    Outside patio area

    Forbidden Island - The two mugs that they have available. The mug on the left is a special edition mug and $150. The mug on the right is $40.

    The two mugs that they have available. The mug on the left is a special edition mug and $150. The mug on the right is $40.

    Forbidden Island - More of the atmosphere of the forbidden island, and I love all the money hanging from the ceiling

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    The 1928 Pub
    The 1928 Pub
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