Father in-law, wife and I dined at this restaurant since 2015. Service, food and ambiance was always great! Its a shame to see these 1, 2, 3 star off the cuff reviews from snooty ass people that dont reconize all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Wishing Tim and Julie all the best in their future endeavors. Sad to see it close, but happy I got to enjoy it. Cheers! read more

Per the website, I called a weekend in advance to make a reservation. Nobody answered so I left my name and number and the number of people. I called again twice the business day before during their business hours. Once at 5:51pm and again at 7:03pm. I went the next day to check what the issue was and was met with a hostile attitude. This one man operation was clearly stressed out and said he never gets to his voicemails or phone. Luckily I booked a different restaurant as a contingency plan. It's one thing to kindly refuse service. It's entirely another to bring an attitude and frustration in front of potential clients. We had a much better night elsewhere. I'd say it's a shame we couldn't try the food, but it seems like we didn't miss much. I'm glad to take my business elsewhere where folks understand what hospitality means. I would have not left a review like this if I was declined with a smile. The attitude was just something else, and not welcomed. read more

Let's see, over the years I've been here 3 or 4 times, usually for a birthday. I love the location (close to downtown Hayward bart makes it super convenient, especially if you have friends coming in from SF), the interior, the garden, the intimate vibe. I do wish there was more variety in the menu. It hasn't changed in years now. I guess, for all its very attractive qualities, I always end up feeling that they don't want you to linger there, which is a bit off-putting when you are having a good time or planned to. Just my impression. read more

This is a hidden gem! A restaurant in a super cute little house in Hayward. My friend and shared the cajun shrimp which was spice nicely and a good portion for an appetizer; could be a main. The double cut pork chop was huge as was the portion of the filet. The pork chop was nicely seasoned with a thick crusted rub. There is a little sweetness to it but I didn't find it overly sweet. The creamer pototoes were different; reminded me a little of a stuffing but a nice different side dish. No veggies with the pork chop while the filet came with mashed potatoes and nice fresh spinach. Dessert was cheesecake with was dressed with caramel. Overall a nice spot, good for a date or an intimate low key dinner with great food. read more

Service was horrible! There was only 1 man doing everything. I thought maybe it was an off night, but the server stated he's the only person every night! He was rude! He seemed like he hated his job. We were a party of 6 it took us over 2 hours to have a salad and dinner. It was very loud inside we couldn't hear our friends talking. It took 30 minutes just to get water and bread. They need to hire more staff and people who enjoy their job. I will never go back!! Do not go here!! read more

One of my best dining experiences. Was surprised with a dinner date here. I had never heard of this place before so I was glad he found it for us. This restaurant sits in an older Victorian style home. I wouldn't have known a restaurant was "hidden" in here if I was just walking by. Truly is a hidden gem. The interior is very quaint and intimate. I think I remember about 8 tables or so give or take. One gentleman was running the show in the front (host, server, bartender). He was exceptional! We ordered the : Catena Malbec Mushroom bruschetta Steamed clams Rack of lamb with sub spinach instead of heirloom grains Ribeye Bread pudding The mushroom bruschetta was absolutely divine. Both entrees were seasoned and cooked to perfection. I even enjoyed the horseradish. It tasted so fresh. All the food was amazing. Not one complaint. 10/10 would recommend this place. Perfect for a date night. read more

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Pretty good fancy restaurant. Tries to be upscale but it is very cozy. Food is not quite on par with high end San Francisco places but I don't think it's meant to be. It is definitely the nicest place in Hayward. I wish the owner/waiter/busperson was super friendly but he's got a lot on his plate, so to speak and he really does a very good job. read more

A hidden gem! Came on a Thursday evening with reservations and there was already a full house! Keep in mind that it's a restaurant establishment in an old Victorian home so it's already pretty small. The ambiance was very cozy and quaint and had an impressive wine collection at the front entrance. Everything we ordered was amazing and there was not a dish that we didn't enjoy. The clams were cooked in a buttery saucy garlic sauce that paired so well with the clams and absolutely amazing with bread. The mushroom bruschetta, if you are a fan of mushrooms, this dish is a must. The mushrooms were seasoned so good that we practically licked the plate clean. The ribeye, was sooo good. I may sound like a broken record at this point but it was so tasty and the right amount of flavor. The service itself was impeccable. There was one gentleman taking orders and servicing the whole establishment the entire time. He was amazing and made sure we were checked upon, waters were always filled and just made sure we were enjoying our night. Overall, it was an amazing experience with amazing food and I cannot wait to come back. read more

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In the busy hustle and bustle of downtown Hayward, Neumanli feels like a different world. Located inside a restored Victorian home, it can be jarring going from the sights, sounds. and smells of the Hayward BART station (across the street), to the restaurant. Inside, just one man was operating everything. He was host, waiter, and bartender. It's a small, intimate setting - so there wasn't a massive amount of space to cover. But still, his universal role kept him pinging around the room from one place to the next. We had the wild mushroom bruschetta for appetizer, and I had the ribeye entree. The bruschetta was great, but the steak was a bit overcooked - the only knock against this place. Still, an enjoyable night out. So if you're looking for a nice upscale restaurant in Hayward, just don't let the surrounding fool you. read more

Very unassuming little restaurant that is tucked away on the first floor of what looks like a historical home. Neumanali shows well and acts almost like a large living/family room of someone's home. With an outdoor dining area and a bar, it's almost as if Neumanali can flip and switch and turn into a restaurant with a late night flair. My wife and I visited this place and we both enjoyed the restaurant. While it appears to be rather understaffed for Friday dinner service (only one person at the front of the house), it was done rather "ok". The solo front of house server/manager was tending to the tables, orders, serving, pretty much everything for the front of the house... so expect a wait. As we were greeted, we were offered any open table, really. Were seated and then provided with water and bread and menus, not immediately. Their starter bread was stale, but the balsamic vinegrette dressing with raw diced garlic deliciously complimented the stale sliced bread. Let's start with starters! My wife and I shared the Chopped salad with Radicchio... Neumanali was kind enough to split our order for us onto two plates. This salad ate more like a slaw, but it was delicious. Crunchy bits merged with soft subtle pieces and complimented with lightly seasoned textures and flavors made this piece a pleasant surprise. We both very much enjoyed this dish. We then moved onto Steam Clams and this dish was delicious. The wine reduction sauce made with small bits of chorizo in cream broth made this dish delicious. The clams were delightful with common hints of white wine but bits of savory chroizo surprise. Add the clams and sauce to the grilled crostini, this dish was delicious. My wife had their Pan seared Day Boat Scallops and I had the Double Cut Pork Chop. By the time we got to our main course, we were actually kind of full and very satisfied. The Scallops were done well. The brown butter and apple cider reduction was mixed in with the sweet potato puree and made the dish a bit too sweet. Not sure how it complimented the dish too well since I felt like the scallops may have benefited more with a savory compliment. However, the subtle sweetness complimented the subtle scallops. The Double Cut Pork Chop was a bit dry and too much on the sweet side. The spiced potatoes were good, but I would have preferred it more if it was on the savory side. The sweetness was a bit more than I had liked. I do think that pork are very difficult to do well (juicy) as they easily are cooked dry. This one was a bit dry. The draft beers available on the date we visited -- July 15, 2022, were both Elysian Space Dust IPAs (Hazy vs. non-Hazy). We'd come back. probably choose different main dishes, but this place is worth another visit. read more

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Restaurant in a converted house with great ambiance for a quiet and romantic meal. Our grilled salmon and rack of lamb was delicious. However service was underwhelming. Only one staff served both as maitre'd and server. Plates were removed with asking and I asked for coffee but waiter did not inquire if others at the table wished coffee and when the bill came it was placed on the table without comment. We felt unwelcome. Glad we tried the restaurant, but not again. 3 André T. Local Guide·202 reviews·1129 photos 3 months ago Dine in | Dinner | $50-100 The food was fantastic but a bit too strong on the herbs and pepper (lamb). The server was on his own and seemed rushed but otherwise provided great service. This place is a hidden gem. It doesn't seat many people and that's a good thing. I would absolutely come here again. ... More +10 2 Stephen Moore Local Guide·216 reviews·110 photos 2 months ago Dine in | Dinner | $50-100 Very nice food. Really enjoyed it. Nice ambiance, too. But one thing was out of line for this place. The waiter was horrible. From the git-go, he treated my wife and me like he'd just caught us kicking his dog. And it only got worse ... More Ebonnie Berry 19 reviews·3 photos a year ago Went here for my husband's birthday and had a delicious meal, romantic ambience and excellent service. Highly recommend. ... More 4 More user reviews Web results OpenTable https://www.opentable.com ' neu... Neumanali Restaurant - Hayward, CA Book now at Neumanali in Hayward, CA. Explore menu, see photos and read 614 reviews: "It's a quaint restaurant with amazing ambiance, service and food. 4.6 (614) · $31 to $50 marga.org https://www.marga.org ' food ' rest Bay Area Restaurant Reports: Neumanali - Hayward Neumanali is a relatively new upscale restaurant in Hayward. It serves excellent California cuisine in the downstairs parlor of a newly renovated Victorian ... The Gourmez https://thegourmez.com ' 2014/12/23 Neumanali Dec 23, 2014 -- While tasty overall, the dish was ultimately too sweet and uniform. The scallops were cooked correctly, reaching a velvety texture, but they ... Foursquare https://foursquare.com ' neumanali Neumanali - Downtown Hayward - 742 B St 4 tips and reviews ; Elizabeth Tasty food - the clam small plate is particularly good. One waiter for the whole place so be prepared for a 2 hour meal! ; Art C. 6.7/10 (10) · $ Restaurant Guru https://restaurantguru.com ' Neum... Neumanali in Hayward - Restaurant menu and reviews Jul 15, 2024 -- Among the drinks, there is great espresso. Choose between indoor and outdoor seating. The pleasant staff welcomes people all year round. If you ... Restaurantji https://www.restaurantji.com ' neu... Neumanali, Hayward - Menu, Reviews (264), Photos (82) Latest reviews, photos and ratings for Neumanali at 742 B St in Hayward - view the menu, hours, phone number, address and map. People also search for Neumanali reviews hayward ca Neumanali reviews hayward Neumanali reviews hayward menu Page Navigation Harry Gin 8 reviews Restaurant in a converted house with great ambiance for a quiet and romantic meal. Our grilled salmon and rack of lamb was delicious. However service was underwhelming. Only one staff served both as maitre'd and server. Service was officious and impersonal. There was no gracious welcome, orders were placed at our table without comment, never inquired if we needed anything else or if we were enjoying our meal; we had to ask for water glasses to be refilled. I ordered dessert and I ordered coffee, but others at the table was not asked if they wanted coffee. The plates were removed from the table without permission or comment nor any comment made when the bill was placed on the table. After the credit card transaction was made, no thank you. We would have better enjoyed the service provided by a talking robot. Had always wanted to dine at this restaurant. Glad I done it, but not again. read more

This is an excellent place for adults to have an elegant dinner with friends. The subdued ambiance is great for that up-scale location you have been looking for. Even better, it is not likely you will hear screaming children or childish adults acting rude. The restaurant has a fine dining class and unhurried atmosphere. True, the menu is short compared to other locations. Thus, the food is consistently very good and they will entertain substitution requests given the inventory on hand. read more

Hubby had wanted to come back to Neumanali for dinner and I was all for it! I called to make a reservation as their OpenTable was closed, and the gentleman who assisted me was so kind. He told me to give him a moment so that he can take a look at their calendar and was able to provide me 2 times to choose from. We decided to take the 7:30 PM time slot and he advises the customers to call ahead if there are any changes to their reservation or if they need to cancel. On the day of our reservation, we arrived 15 mins early. I live close by and couldn't help but get there on time. The gentleman set up the table for us as we were waiting and brought us over after. I still haven't caught his name and I feel so bad because he is so attentive. I asked him for some recommendation on some sparkling wine and I forgot the name of it, but it was delicious! We ordered the Mushroom Bruschetta, the Filet Mignon and the Rib-Eye Steak, with Bread pudding for dessert. Everything was just so delicious and the gentleman was so attentive and kind. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food and Wine was amazing! Ambience and overall atmosphere was great. We got there @ 5:29PM because our reservation was at 5:30. However, the front door was locked, so we thought maybe the entrance was in the back. When we entered into the restaurant our server was behind the bar doing something. I kindly asked if they were open. Our server seemed annoyed and stated "No, but you're already in here now?" So then asked "Well do you want us to wait outside?" After waiting a few minutes we were seated. My appetizer plate was dirty so I asked for another. Our server brought back a clean plate but it was chipped on the side. Then we ordered the clams which were delicious. But yet again I received another dirty plate and a dirty fork. At this point I was just frustrated and cleaned the plate and fork myself with water and a napkin. I watched the server cut bread with his bare hands which kind of grossed me out. The only request that I had when making the reservation. Was something to make my wife feel special because we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. I figured maybe a "Happy Anniversary!" or here's a complimentary dessert.. something!? Especially after spending almost $200 on dinner. I still tipped our server. At the end of the night we just walked down the street and bought some desserts from somewhere else. Food and Wine overall was spectacular. Service was good but customer service was horrible. I don't mind spending money on a fancy dinner. But at least have clean utensils and plates. read more

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** 3.5 - 4 stars ** for this visit. This is my 2nd time visiting with my first when they first opened about 15 years ago...back then I thought "this Hayward gem is ahead of the game with its creative menu of warm goat cheese salad, double-cut pork, beet salad, flourless chocolate cake etc and an extensive wine list!" Fast forward, the menu almost seems it hasn't changed (to me dated) with no offering of dinner specials but that could be due to limited hours and seating during these times. Still the food was delicious and nicely done though for me, the pork looked impressive but could've used some pink (and brining) as it was slightly over cooked and not juicy. The ambiance here is beautiful...located in a converted Victorian with about 3 tables outside in their relaxing garden...most people we're sitting indoors so the outdoor seating was nice and relaxing though it did get chilly by 8:30 so bring a jacket as no heat lamps. Neumanali's is definitely known for their wines as they had an extensive menu. Service was simple and if you want a leisure dinner eat outside as it ended up being about a 2.25 hour dinner for us. Not that we were forgotten but there is only 1 person working the inside and outside. Great place to host a private event or for a relaxing dinner. Private lot in the back with plenty of street parking and located near the HAyward BART station and City Hall. Average pp: $65 incl tax/tip - drinks, 2 appetizers, entree and dessert Note: Be patient with businesses as its due to changing times...I keep hearing places (vets, groomers, restaurants) can't find people to work or their staff moving, leaving the state. Sad read more

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Food was good Service was good Ambiance was good It was a nicer upscale intimate setting read more

As my friend and his wife are expecting their first child, they decided to invite us to Neumanali for a nice dinner as she is due any moment now. We created a reservation on OpenTable for 8:30 pm. Upon arrival, we were seated promptly. For appetizers, we shared the Wild Mushroom's on Garlic Bruschetta and the Spicy Cajun Shrimp. Both came out very quickly and tasted amazing. Fresh and delicious. From a serving size perspective, both were plenty for a party of four. For my entrée, I ordered the Greek Chicken with the side of mash potatoes. The portion size was huge! It was very fresh and the sauce was amazing. The mash potatoes complimented the chicken. Everything tasted high quality and with high standards. If I learned anything from Kitchen Nightmares (Reality TV Show), it's that restaurants with overly large and complicated menus tend to have poor food. Neumanali has a very simple and straight forward menu. Eight appetizers and eleven menu items. Perfect. That's how you control quality and freshness while also providing reasonably fast service. There appeared to only be one waiter. I've seen complaints about that from other patrons on Yelp. I didn't have a single issue with that. In fact, I appreciated it. It allowed our party to enjoy our evening without constant barrages from staff. However, even though there was only one waiter, he was extremely efficient. The man knows his craft. My water was always refilled and he ensured that the wine was poured graciously and fairly amongst our group. His table manners, especially with the ladies, was appreciated. For it to be a weekend evening with one waiter, our service was top notch and fast by Fine Dining standards. The demographics of Hayward are changing in a more upward fashion. It's becoming a more expensive area to live in and is growing in population that is attracting higher income earners from the Bay Area. A fine dining restaurant, such as Neumanali, is poised to succeed now and in the future. Just keep up the quality service and food and we will be back! read more

Neumanali - Chicken with Mashed Potatoes. - New American Near Me - Hayward, California

Excellent fine dining at attractive pricing. There is a simple elegance to the taste of their food; it is delightful without overwhelming the palette. We started with the house salad, mushroom bruschetta and the goat cheese salad. The mushroom bruschetta was fantastic; each piece of bread was perfectly toasted to give you the most amazing crunch and the flavor was surprisingly flavorful. While I do love pork, I was wary of ordering the pork chop because it's extremely hard to keep a thick pork chop juicy while fully cooking, but my husband ordered it anyways. The pork chop was delicious, with a slight sweetness to it. It was not overdone or dry. It is a must try! I haven't tasted anything quite like this anywhere else. I ordered the ribeye and subbed the creamed spinach for green beans. The steak was perfectly cooked at medium and very tender. The green beans were also perfectly seasoned and cooked, making for an outstanding meal. We ordered the cheesecake and flourless cake for dessert. I don't ordinarily eat cheesecake , but I snagged a bite of my husband's and loved it. The cheesecake was light and delicious, sitting atop a drizzle of toffee syrup and topped with whipped cream. I'm fairly certain they make their own syrup and whipped cream, both of which were exceptional additions to the dessert that made it memorable. Cons. The flourless cake was unappealing. The cheesy mashed potatoes side to the ribeye and the side to the pork chop while not bad, weren't what I considered fine dining. The service was absolutely amazing. There was only one server, but he was very attentive to each guest. I'm very impressed. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to coming back to sample more of their menu. Perhaps next time I will order their seafood. read more

First, plenty of street parking and they have their own parking lot in the back. My wife REALLY likes this place and shehas nothing but positive things to say about the food. This review will be more for my food and experience. Waiter is spot on. Polite and attentive. I can't ask for more. I order the rib eye and specifically asked for medium rare (how a steak should be eaten ). The steak came and the sides were delicious and the steak looked great! I cut into it and it was super dry. If you look at the photo, it's was more medium well. It was dry and taste rubbery. It was not good at all. I went to the waiter and thought he misheard me. He confirmed I said medium rare. The guy was awesome. He made it right. He took it back. He came back with a new plate and the steak was cooked perfect. Very very delicious. I would definitely come back with my wife. read more

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Wow wow wow! This hidden gem in Hayward is incredible! In need of a date night, my wife and I had been dying to go here. With COVID restrictions being lifted and us both being vaccinated, we felt it was the perfect time to go. We were NOT disappointed. From the bottle of wine we ordered to our dessert, every single dish was amazing and delectable. Our appetizer was the spicy Cajun shrimp, which had enough spice with a hint of sweetness. The shrimp was tender and perfectly cooked. For our mains we ordered the grilled rack of lamb and pork chop. Each was cooked perfectly, they were seasoned incredibly well and we left our plates spotless. On to the cheesecake, it was the perfect end to a perfect meal. The most impressive thing, there was only one person waiting on a packed restaurant. I can't remember his name but it was impressive to watch him juggle every single order. We'll definitely be coming back here. read more

Neumanali - Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Hayward, California

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What a hidden gem in Hayward! I honestly didn't know this place existed until my husband said he wanted to eat here for his birthday. It's a small restaurant located on the first floor of a house - an old historical looking house. The top floors are apartments with actual people living in them! There were still good amount of parking in the back when we came here on a Saturday 7pm. I booked a reservation about a month ago. During our dining experience I was surprised only a handful of groups were dining with us, about half the restaurant was empty. One man is a host and waiter the whole night. He was efficient at his job and even gave us fun facts about the spot at the end of our dinner! As for the food, amazing seafood appetizers, bread, drinks, and desserts. The entree fell short - as expected from other reviews. Let me start with the cajun shrimp and clams appetizers - I highly recommend getting them especially the clams. The clams sauce tasted like some sort of bisque, so heavenly when dipping the crunchy bread in it. The clams tasted fresh! The shrimp was delicious as well. Both almost filled me up and I'm so glad I got them two because my scallops entree fell flat and was a bit tiny. The scallops were good and fresh, but I was not a fan of the sweet potato puree (with brown butter and apple cider reduction). It was super sweet and did not go well with the scallops - ruined the taste of it actually. I wish the scallops came with a more savory starch instead. I normally finish my food at any fine dining but couldn't finish the potato puree. My husband got the rib eye steak, medium, but closer to medium rare. It came out medium, a bit too overcooked for his taste. The meat tasted a bit dry unfortunately. The cheddar/scallion potatoes were good, as was the sautéed spinach. As for dessert I got the flourless chocolate cake and husband got the bread pudding. The bread pudding was amazing - warm and so good. We agree the entrees weren't that good and we were a bit disappointed. But the appetizers and desserts made up for that! Our wine (chardonnay and cab) were smooth and good. I'm going to pay attention to what the wine labels are. Overall pricing is good, a bit more affordable than other steakhouses and fine dining. We are definitely coming back here with our family to try their lamb dish and order their seafood items again! read more

Pros: huge portions and tasty; Popular to go as well; given the prices at fast food, this is a good choice for a long evening meal in downtown Hayward. Cons: one person running front of house doing the greeting, the seating, the order taking, serving, pouring beer and wine, busing tables. We heard cans being popped open and served as on tap beer? We didn't see and sodas go to any tables, so it must be the beer; Service was slow and large wait times between courses. read more

We found this place with Yelp and wow the atmosphere is so quaint and it's in a historic Victorian style house! The portion sizes are quite large and at the same time very delicious my partner got the filet mignon and i got the trout. So good, would get again. Our waiter was extremely attentive too and he made sure we were attended to. Definitely would come back! read more

Neumanali - Fillet Mignon - New American Near Me - Hayward, California

Decided to try Neumanali for a birthday dinner and it did not disappoint! Nice, intimate dining room with pleasant ambiance without being stuffy. The food was great and actually quite the value. Wine, appetizers, steaks, and dessert for three people at less than $250. Service was a one-man show but he never let us down. Was attentive (constantly filling our water glasses), and friendly despite being busy. I would definitely come back and try some of their other creations. read more

Neumanali - Pan Seared And Rosted Double Cut Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Hayward, California

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This is one of our go to restaurants in the Hayward area. It is more of an upscale restaurant with cloth tablecloths, the food is great and so is the service. read more

The food was excellent. The service was good. I think they need a little background music it's too quiet in there.

Valentine's Day seems so long ago as so much has happened in the world since.  After being married so long, we avoid dining out the day of and instead celebrate before or after.  This year, we went on a quiet Thursday evening to local Neumanali which if you weren't looking for it, you would miss it.  Without the limited set prix-fixe, we created our own choosing from their full menu.   For appetizers, wild mushroom on garlic bruschetta and for me steamed clams in a rich garlic broth that is easily enough for a light meal in itself, both tasty.  Entrees were the salmon which was perfectly cooked and moist and the dry rubbed double cut pork chops which unfortunately lived up to part of it's name, dry as it was way overcooked.  For dessert, we shared the flourless chocolate cake which was decadent and a perfect ending to the meal.   Impressed with a single server running the whole show on the floor especially since the restaurants weren't emptied out at that time giving it a 4 star. read more

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We went to neumanali for an engagement/ birthday celebration. The ambiance is very nice, cozy and homey. The service was amazing! Constantly checking in to ensure we had everything we needed and everyone was very pleasant. Food was amazing especially the scallop and rack of lamb. So much flavor and seasoned perfectly! Thank you neumanali for the amazing food & service! read more

Love this spot, mom and pop shop better to make reservations but walk in are welcomed... nice small chill area with great customer service... food might take awhile but hey just sip on some wine while you wait.. read more

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I had the rack of lamb. It was cooked medium rare just like I like it, but there was so much rosemary seasoning on it that I just didn't like it. There was ONE server and he alone answered the phone, greeted the guests, took the orders, served the food. He did it all except cook the meals. The service was okay, but he had no personality. My friend had Rib Eye steak. This did not look like a Rib eye. To me it looked like a Top Sirloin. She said it was tough to cut and she was unhappy with her meal as well. At one point I tried to get the server's attention but he didn't here me. I just can not recommend this restaurant to anyone and I won't be back! read more

Neumanali - Suppose to be Rib Eye Steak and the other picture is Rack of Lamb - New American Near Me - Hayward, California

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This place is AMAZING! Great food! Great atmosphere! And the team is friendly. Eat here and you'll be happy. Don't eat here and you may not be happy. The choice is yours. read more

Neumanali - Great bar! - New American Near Me - Hayward, California

Hands down our favorite date night restaurant. Beautifully paired foods, a well curated wine list in an intimate setting. It's a place to come, relax and just go with the flow (it's small enough that the front of the house is efficiently and professionally run by one man so if 3 tables arrive at once you won't be neglected but you may have to wait a moment for something...frankly he is a large part of the charm for us). read more

Good food, great ambience. Great service. Always a lovely time when we visit. Thanks Neumanali. read more

Still a great destination restaurant in downtown Hayward. Relaxing decor with incredible art on all the walls. I had the double cut (or should say double THICK) porkchop and it was 5 star along with the clams that were the appetizer. This is the ONLY really nice restaurant where you feel like dressing up and coming out for a special occassion or just a great night out. read more

Disappointed. I thought I would come here for my anniversary dinner (even mentioned it in the reservation), on a week night, since it had great reveiws and it is relatively close to home. I wanted to like it but as with the other low ratings the server/host was not friendly, not service oriented and curt. I asked for a mocha, he said "ok" then pauses a few second and then said the steamer doesn't work so only esspresso is available. But a couple minutes later I hear him using the steamer on the espresso machine. Then the food...the only good item was the clams in cream sauce. It was so good. I ordered the double cut roasted pork chop and my husband got the trout. The trout along with the cauliflower was overcooked and dry. The pork chop was overly roasted, I would say burnt, because it was extremely dry. I had to cut off all the outer burnt layer to get to the dry pork. I could only eat about a third of it because it was so dry. And finally there was nothing acknowledging our anniversary despite, as mentioned, putting it in the "Special request" box. So our anniversary was marred by the disappointing dinner "experience". Obviously, I will not be going back nor recommending this place. read more

The waiter we had, who I believe may have been the owner, was absolutely rude and came across as racist. I don't remember anything about this restaurant except this horrible person's behavior and it overshadowed the entire experience. Definitely won't patronize this restaurant again, especially since what little I recall about the meal was less than favorable. read more

My husband & I have been coming to this adorable spot for a few already. It's a perfect little restaurant to come with your spouse. They have indoor & outdoor dining which is great. There's only one waiter who is very attentive to everyone who comes in. Yes I know... one waiter?! But that's how small & private this place is. It makes it that much more personal. The menu is great! My favorite dish is the lamb For starters, I highly recommend the salad with grilled pears! There's also parking in the back so don't miss it & assume there's no parking. If you have the chance, don't forget to place reservations. Since it is a small & great place to dine, place that reservation to make the experience much smoother :) enjoy!! read more

Neumanali - New American Near Me - Hayward, California

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Came here for my mom's birthday on November 13, 2018, thinking a special restaurant would make my mom feel special. Nope. And I love my mommy, so if you don't even say Happy Birthday to her when we come to your restaurant on her actual birthday, now that's just rude. No dessert either. Food was decent though. The dipping sauce for the bread was good and the clams was very unique. I ordered scallops and although they were huge, the dish was very small and minimal. I was surprised that waiter was the only person working on the floor, waiting, taking orders, running, so I have to give him credit for that, as that is very hard to do well. But I would suggest they add another person to enhance experience at this restaurant, as I don't think I would be returning. Although it probably doesn't matter much to my mom, I feel that simple "happy birthday" would've at least made her smile and make a difference. read more

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So, my wife and I were referred to try this place by a good friend. It took us a while due to the limited operating hours, but this evening we finally stopped in for dinner.... WOW! Honestly, I don't go out of my way to write a review for a place unless it blows my mind. And here I am, writing a review for, what I have to say, is the best place I've eaten in the Bay Area so far (and we like to try new place often)! Our host (I can't believe I can't remember his name), was just awesome. Friendly, punctual, and funny, he shared a little history about the building and made us feel comfortable. I ordered the Rib-eye (medium-rare), it came with the most delicious mashed potatoes ever, and savory greens ! My wife ordered the prosciutto wrapped prawns . We were in HEAVEN! The balsamic vinaigrette they use was spectacular with everything (from the bread to the prawns, which I dipped my steak in as well). Oh, and don't let me forget to praise the place for the delicious bread as well! All around, this was SO GOOD that we must agree, Neumanali's IS the best place we've eaten so far. Thank you for a great experience! We will DEFINITELY be coming back soon and OFTEN! ~ The Garcia's read more

Neumanali - Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns - New American Near Me - Hayward, California

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I love Neumanali ! I had the best Filet I have ever had. It was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly . The service was excellent. It felt like we were the only people in the restaurant. This place is a hidden gem. I can't wait to go back !! read more