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North Italia

3.6 (308 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto
herald h.

This place is all hype. It's not bad, but it's your generic pizza and pasta place. I did however feel the food did not hit, the way I wanted it too. Like my pasta dish felt like it was missing garlic or salt. The pizza we got had a very flimsy dough, I basically had to roll my slice to eat it. Overall, food is okay. Let's just say it wouldn't be my recommendation if somebody in the group chat say let's get Italian food.

Kevin A.

Was craving Italian food and wanted to try the local North Italia that opened up in The Nut. We've been to the location in Scottsdale and really enjoyed the food, but coming here was super disappointing. So we called for a reservation, and was offered one in 30 mins or 2 hours. Opted for the sooner, they asked for our number and confirmed our info, I'm assuming they pulled the info from Open Table. But once we arrived, had no record of us calling. Told that "we don't know what happened, but we just changed shifted and might have gotten lost in the shuffle." So ended up just having to get out on the waitlist. While waiting, from what I could overhear, they were having a lot of logistical problems. Once seated, ended up ordering calamari app, crushed meatball ragu, seared scallops, and chicken tenders for the kids. Was hoping to get the lasagna, but was told they ran out for the day since it was Labor Day. It was 5pm. They also ran out of fries for the kids meal. But the kids were insistent on eating chicken tenders so we ordered it, thinking they would sub the starch since they were out of fries. Ended up coming just chicken tenders and had to request if there would be some kind of substitute since we're still getting charged full price of the kids meal. Overall, a disappointing meal. The quality of the food was not as good as their Scottsdale location. Probably won't be back for a while as there are better options if you're craving Italian food.

Margherita Pizza & Calamari Fritti
Stephanie O.

I have been dying to try North Italia ever since their grand opening! I finally got a chance to try a few weeks ago during their happy hour. My boyfriend and I made a reservation a week day during happy hour. The ladies at the front desk were kind and welcoming. We did realized we should have specified we were there for happy hour given we had to be moved outside to participate in it. I could see how this might be a turn off for some during extreme weather but for the time being, it was fine for us. Our waiter said he'd bring out menus for us but seemingly forgot so we took a look at the menu from our phones. By the time he brought the right menu to us, we were ready to order. We decided to try the margherita pizza and calamari. Both were so tasty! I particularly loved how cheesy the pizza was. The calamari with the lemon had me keep going in for more! Overall, the atmosphere made the experience feel both comfortable and lively. I'd love to come back for their dinner menu some time soon!

Bolognese (House Specialty)
Marlene G.

Stopped by North Italia in Walnut Creek on a Sunday, and the area was definitely lively with lots of people out and about. Parking was pretty easy with two garages conveniently located on either side of the street. We were seated promptly, and my first impression of the restaurant was great. The space is really nice with a good ambiance, a large open bar, outdoor seating, and a huge open kitchen in the back. Overall, it has a really nice atmosphere. We started with the calamari fritti, which had a great presentation and came with pickled veggies, warm marinara, a really good aioli, and grilled lemon. It had a lot of flavor, but unfortunately was a little too salty. Without the extra salt, it would have been really good. For our mains, we ordered the bolognese and the chicken parmesan sandwich. The bolognese was pretty good, although for $28 the portion was on the smaller side. The chicken parmesan sandwich was good, but the BF would have preferred it prepared more like a traditional chicken parm sandwich. It would have been a lot better without the aioli. It was overpowering. Nonetheless, he enjoyed it enough that he said he would order it again without the aioli. Overall, we enjoyed the atmosphere and our experience. There are definitely a few other things on the menu we want to try, so we'll be back!

Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto, The Pig and Italian Meatballs
Jill G.

Came here for the bestie's birthday dinner. Yes, it's loud. But that just means everyone's having a good time! Our server, Gerrick (sp?), was a good sport and a great server for our party of 7. Started with the meatballs, brought a bottle of wine and ordered beer and cocktails, too. Shared a couple pizzas for the table (hot honey and the pig were equally delicious!). Between all the pasta, pizza and fish dishes, everyone enjoyed their meal and had no complaints. Would definitely come here again.

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Brian H.

I just found this place.. I haven't been to Walnut Creek for a long time.. once I'm more mobile - I'll come and explore more.. I used to come to Ike's place often, that street has a really nice vibe to it and parking on the roof - parking is no so bad.. We went to the movies and then we went into the Cheesecake Factory - we have a love of cheesecake . I'm So happy we did.. We then went out to walk and I caught this fabulous smell of Italian food.. mmmmmmmmmmm. I grew up in Philly and that really brought back some good memories .. We stopped , looked at the menu and went In. My spidey senses were overwhelmed with mmmmmmm . Everything smelled soooo good .. we looked at the big menu and went for it ..: We got the calimari and the fungi pizza.. let's just say .. yessssss.. to both ... I will be back.. The menu has lots to choose from and a wide open kitchen - there is glass there so you can have seats up close .. and see what's going on We sat in a booth a little small for me.. no worries , I can't walk well right now, so it's me , not the space.. Service was good , very nice , polite .. It's clean.. well decorated and has indoor and outdoor seating.. Let's say a yes.. and yes again. We will be back.. the fungi pizza was thin- I didn't see if they have thick crust . I'll do more research. Come by- you will be happy you did . Edited 8/16 .. I see that I wrote this hastily with voice .

Happy Hour drinks
Martha G.

Beautiful decor and I liked the open concept of a bar inside or outside. We chose inside bar because it was a rather chilly day and the Happy Hour menu is served in the bar. We both enjoyed the handcrafted cocktails including a Sicilian Margarita and the Pomegranate Mule. Of the four dishes we ordered, the only dish that was not salty was the Margherita Flatbread.

Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto Pizza
David S.

As a follow-up to my 3 review post-birthday dinner mid April, I JUST got a response from the Business Manager almost 4 months later. Normally it's at most a few days for both raves and pans. Thanks for the offer but we're NEVER coming back...

Calamari Fritti
Mariela V.

Indoor and outdoor ambiance is a 5/5 I tried their garlic bread, calamari, and eggplant Parmesan and of the 3 the eggplant parm was a 5/5. Seriously you could hardly taste it was eggplant, it was deliciously crispy and the sauce was so good. braised short rib 5/5 perfectly tender, nicely plated. Ricotta Cavatelli - 4/5 I got mine shrimp only no crab bc I didn't want it to be too fishy and it was delicious, but the portion was extremely small. Service was good, apparently they don't sing happy birthday here so if you're expecting that on a birthday they will not do it but your table as a whole can.

Bolognese (House Specialty)
Winnie L.

2nd time here today and it was absolutely delicious. The experience was different than my first time. Ordered the Garlic Knot Meatball (sliders) with a side of greens. Nicely seasoned and tossed. Sliders were nice and chewy garlic bread and flavorful meatball filling. The butter cake was the high of the meal. Never expected it to taste this GD good. Warm, crispy edges, the crunch, the moist center, the banana slices, the VB gelato, the caramel, and crumbles of crust sprinkled throughout like WHAT. Hands down, easily one of my new favorite desserts.

La Spezia mocktail
Chastity V.

North Italia has room to grow, but sadly on my first visit I found the food and drink disappointing compared to other Italian restaurants nearby. I visited on Saturday, April 25th, with a 3pm reservation and it was still quite busy (but also the restaurant was new). We were seated promptly at a table where we could see into the kitchen. I was really impressed with the ambiance, decor, and the bar area and patio looked very inviting! It took a little while for our server to take our order. Unlike other Italian restaurants in the area, bread wasn't brought out automatically, so we ordered the White Truffle Garlic Bread (4.5/5) to start. This was very tasty and we even had leftovers, but sadly this is the only part of the meal I liked. I got the Sunday Night Lasagna (2.5/5), that has some short rib and sausage inside, and it was disappointing. Just not memorable and I wouldn't order it again. I also got a La Spezia (2/5) mocktail as a drink and it wasn't very good. I would consider coming back to try the bar area or patio since the vibe is really nice, and to give another pasta dish or the pizza a chance...But Downtown Walnut Creek has so many Italian restaurants now, and at least 3 of them have better food.

D. Reneé B.

A quick stop that turned into a reminder of why this place is always busy. Stopped by with The Kid after a doctor's appointment and the Hercules Cultural Festival. We didn't have a reservation, but were seated immediately in the bar area at one of the high-top tables. Our server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. We had already eaten earlier in the day and were just looking for a little something, so we ordered the House-Made Focaccia, which is topped with wild oregano, rosemary, and sea salt. We also added the House Bomba Sauce. The focaccia was excellent. Crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, with amazing flavor from the herbs and sea salt. The House Bomba Sauce wasn't really for us personally, but I could absolutely see the appeal. It added a rich, savory element that many people would probably love. Unfortunately, because The Kid has allergies to nuts, tree nuts, and seeds, we weren't able to try the Sicilian Pistachio Pesto Whipped Ricotta option. For drinks, I ordered the famous Sicilian Margarita. It was delicious but definitely stronger than I expected, so I switched to a glass of Moscato, which was much more my speed. The Kid ordered one of their zero-proof drinks and really enjoyed it. The decor is beautiful with large murals throughout the restaurant, and the menu offers something for everyone. They also have an extensive wine list and a dessert menu that definitely caught my eye for next time. Exceptional service, great atmosphere, and delicious food. Looking forward to coming back for a full dinner experience.

I specifically wrote: NO meat, gave me this! Said it's Doordash fault! How? No food no money
ilsa b.

I ordered ravioli and no meatballs because I don't eat meat. I got three ginormous meatballs sitting in a thin layer of gravy and some mashed potatoes on the bottom you know it's not what I wanted I don't eat meat and when I spoke to the restaurant they said there's nothing I could do I have to call doordash can you imagine no responsibility this restaurant has no care that they gave out the wrong food they don't care I will never use them again I don't eat meat certainly not meat from a restaurant you know cheap whatever you can just taste the white fat in it I'm an unhappy person because I ordered something they sent me a completely different thing and they said there was nothing they could do about it not my kind of business

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Luna Sea Lounge - Angostura orange bitters on the bar: Bar setup within arm's reach

Luna Sea Lounge

4.3(137 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Finally had a chance to check out Luna Sea lounge last week. Location is perfect ... right around…read morethe corner from Walnut Creek BART but also plenty of street parking. The place was crowded but could still get a table. I got the "Syndicate" ... great blend of sweet and spicy. I planned on trying something else but it was so good I went back to it again. Highly recommend.

Cool bar hiding in plain sight on Pringle. From the sidewalk you would swear they were closed, and…read morethen the door opens and you are somewhere else entirely. Blue neon arches, a huge underwater mural, plush chairs and low tables along the back wall. Worth the detour. Chris was working the bar on his second day and greeted us like a regular. I skipped my usual Manhattan and went with the Smoke Break, bourbon with bitters, smoke and black cherry. He nailed it. That is the one I would order again. Kudos to Chris for making the smoke linger and make the drink taste fantastic. I had this one in Oregon and it was cool but Chris did a better job with his method that really did serious justice to the name. My wife wanted the Cucumber Cooler, but they were out of cucumber. She pivoted to Sauvignon Blanc, and they were out of that too. The wine list runs four whites and four reds, so there is not much room to maneuver if the cocktails are not your thing. Chris read the situation, offered up a Paper Airplane since she wanted something refreshing, and put it on the house. Classic good bartending. It was louder than expected for how few people were in the room. On a Saturday with a DJ, music and dancing, I would guess the volume gets close to a rave. Go Tuesday or Wednesday if you want to hear the person across from you, and you will probably catch them fully stocked. My guess is weekends clean them out. Cocktails run 16 to 18 dollars. There is also a 300 dollar tequila and cognac number called La Maria served in a glass rimmed with gold dust, if you have something to celebrate. Happy hour is Tuesday through Friday, 3 to 5. They are on the ground floor of the Waymark apartments at 121 Pringle Ave with a small patio out front and heaters. Great spot to hang out and talk with friends, and a good pre dinner or post dinner stop rather than a destination for the whole night. When those doors shut you are transported somewhere neat. I would go again.

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Cocktail with cherry garnish: Smoke Break, bourbon and black cherry, order this

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Wide bar shot with blue arches: Blue neon arches behind the bar

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Château - 12/13/2025: Steak Bordelaise -- Very good!

Château

4.1(305 reviews)
0.2 mi

Caviar bumps with your friends & specialty drinks are the best here. I haven't had an entree that I…read moredid not enjoy. The service is great, the servers have a friendly & inviting vibe. The place is dim which definitely helps set the mood. I've been here so many times on different occasions, it's a great place for girls night, poppin in for a quick bite after work or after bar hopping. This place is a must when in Walnut Creek. Side note: for my Halloween girlies, the spooky season drinks are firrrre!

"Daddy's home, home for me" "And I know you've been waiting…read morefor this lovin' all day" "You know your daddy's home and it's time to play, yeah" *Internally screaming* MY SONG! From the corner of my eye, I see people dancing and singing...so we went to see what was going on. Ahhh...DJ Heartbreak's Château R&B Brunch! There was an open table in front so why not?! Cocktails ($19) were strong, the servers were awesome, and the vibe gives off Parisian chic meets trendy cocktail lounge with a grown, suburban bougie crowd. We had dinner rezzies at LITA later so we skipped the food...but I was def eyeing and air sniffing the truffle fries at the table next to us. They ordered them THREE TIMES. Those fries must be bomb... Guess we'll have to come back and see for ourselves. O T H E R I N F O * Château started as a charcuterie catering business and evolved into a full-service resto and Parisian-inspired lounge. * The monthly R&B Brunch is a ticketed event and rezzies are highly recommended. We randomly stumbled in during the last two hours and sat outside so we weren't charged an entrance fee. * There's an upstairs lounge, an intimate dining room, and outdoor patio.

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Upstairs light fixture.

Château - 12/10/2025: Brussel Sprouts w/Bacon -- Very good!

12/10/2025: Brussel Sprouts w/Bacon -- Very good!

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Sipeos Restaurant and Bar - Soup, salads, flatbread pizzas, burgers and more

Sipeos Restaurant and Bar

4.8(249 reviews)
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We loved Sipeos so much that we came back again the very next day! This time we had the chance to…read moremeet the owner, who was incredibly kind and took the time to tell us about how Sipeos came to be and the inclusive environment they're trying to create. I really love the thought behind their menu. There's such a diverse selection for both vegans and non-vegans, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, so everyone can come together and actually have plenty of options. We ordered some of the same food we loved the first time and also tried the pizza this time. Once again, everything was amazing! And having vegan desserts to choose from just makes it even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and after getting to know a little more about the people and idea behind Sipeos, we appreciate this place even more. We'll definitely be back!

I've been actively seeking out plant-based restaurants for a while now - albeit with limited…read moresuccess. Of all places, I'm surprised the Bay Area doesn't have waaaaaay more plant-based dining, and I welcome any suggestions from my fellow Yelpers on spots I may have missed! So when I learned of Sipeos, featuring a plant-based Mediterranean menu, I immediately bookmarked it, and this weekend we tried it out. To be clear, since the term 'plant-based' gets muddled a lot these days, Sipeos is a vegetarian, not strictly vegan restaurant. However, they do have fully vegan options, and other selections can be modified to be vegan - yay for vegan cheese! We perused the menu, and ordered a couple of drinks, and the Under the Tuscan Sun pizza to share: mozzarella, arugula, mushrooms, and beans. Pretty tasty, but I do wish there was less dough. Props for a 100% seed oil-free menu! Their beverage program promotes low and no-alcohol cocktails, wines, and beers. Not my jam, but I understand the intention, and that's what the cool kids are into these days. It's also odd to me that mocktails are priced the same as actual cocktails, and not just here, I've noticed this trend at other places as well. But if you want to spend $14 for juice, who am I to argue? Service was good, and the ambiance was nice. May return at some point.

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Sipeos Restaurant and Bar - Veggie Burger, Loaded Hummus, Mushroom Melody Pinsa Pizza, and Lunch Special.

Veggie Burger, Loaded Hummus, Mushroom Melody Pinsa Pizza, and Lunch Special.

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Smoky Margarita Pinsa Pizza

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La Ezkina Grill & Cantina - Nopalito margarita and other drink was something with whiskey

La Ezkina Grill & Cantina

4.4(312 reviews)
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Family-owned & operated

I love this place. I've been here several times. I definitely need to put a photo next time…read more Pros: It's away from the busy part of downtown Walnut Creek so its easy to park without getting charge. They have a big parking lot in the back. Its nicely done inside, clean and the outside patio is very quaint. Although the view is the street and the postal office, its still nice to sit outside on a nice warm day. Service is always warm and friendly. The bartender is always greeting people and the waitresses are always checking on you. The food is great! My husband always orders the trio enchiladas. I normally get the Arroz a la ezkina because it reminds me of a paella. I tried the street tacos and fajita too. Cons Sometimes the arroz can be salty. But I'm sensitive to it so it might be different for others. I still order it over and over again and let them know to go easy on the salt. Last time we were charge for chip refill. That's fine but surprising.

Hold the phone! This is our fourth visit to La Ezkina Grill & Cantina in Walnut Creek, and just…read morewhen you thought it couldn't get any better, they surprise you with something knew and absolutely scrumptious. This Spanish/Mexican restaurant is simply EXCEPTIONAL. It's located across from the Post Office in Walnut Creek, just a short distance from the swanky North Main Street restaurant and bar scene. "Ezkina" is Basque for the Spanish word "esquina" which means "corner," and you can spot the difference the minute you walk in: real cotton/linen napkins on every table - none of the polyester or paper nonsense. Order a drink. Every cocktail is top-of-the-line. My wife had a margarita, and I had a Manhattan. Did the bartender go to Harvard's Bar Tender's School? We savored every sip. We enjoy trying new dishes, so this time I had the Chicken Mole De La Casa, and my wife had the Huitlacoche Stuffed Chicken (Huitlacoche adds sort of a smoky, woody, mushroom, and black truffle taste to the dish). Both were out-of-this-world delicious. AND, as a surprise, they offered an off-menu dessert: Carajillo Bread Pudding (a rich spiked bread pudding with notes of coffee and Licor 43 topped with vanilla ice cream). So the next time you're heading to the Post Office, bring a thirst for something new and visit Ezkina... there's a ton of free parking behind the restaurant. Main Street eat your heart out.

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We had a great time at happy hour!

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Bar Camino - Camarones: Tacos shrimps with avocado, mango and plantains!

Bar Camino

4.1(572 reviews)
0.3 mi
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We came to Bar Camino for a double date night and had been looking forward to trying it. The…read morerestaurant was busy, but the service never skipped a beat--our servers were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We started with the chips and salsa, and they were a great way to kick things off. The chips tasted fresh and were perfectly crispy. Both the red and green salsas had really good flavor without being overly spicy. We also ordered spicy margaritas, and the bartender definitely knew what they were doing. The drinks were well-balanced with just the right amount of heat. For our entrees, we ordered the burrito, carne plate, enchiladas, and the bee salad. The standout was definitely the carne--it was incredibly tender and practically melted in your mouth. It was cooked perfectly. The burrito was absolutely massive and packed with flavor, while the enchiladas tasted homemade and were comforting and delicious. Everyone at the table left happy. Overall, it was a great dining experience with delicious food, excellent drinks, and attentive service despite how busy they were. We'll definitely be back--especially because their brunch menu is next on our list!

Came here for brunch because the reviews are outstanding for the Margaritas. I'm not even going to…read morefront... the Margs hit. We both had the frozen strawberry house Margaritas and we loved every bit of it. We bought 2 lol. The guacamole was delicious as well. Not too acidic. I ordered the quest birria entree and my friend ordered the tacos. We throughly enjoyed our food. Very well seasoned and served hot. I love that they give coleslaw and avocado on the side. Everything was tasty. The waitress was great with her reccomendationa. She never gave me her name, but thank you. Lastly, I am unable to give them a 5 star because we waited about an hr for our food to come. Yes, it gave us plenty of time to talk... but that was ridiculous. What made it worse is that our original waitress did not tell us anything. She came to see if we needed another drink, but she didn't bother to tell us our food was coming late and the reason. I didn't appreciate that at all. It wasn't until Nikita came in for her shift that she informed us that our food was late because the machine that printed ordershad an issue. This was at 1:29 pm.. we ordered around 12:40 pm or so. I explained to her that I was going to submit a review because I'm both a Google reviewer and a Yelp Elite and this was horrible to hear due to the lack of communication from both the manager and our waitress. Sadly.. the deserved 5 starts up until that point. Andrew (Manager) finally brought our food out with an apology at some point. I will most likely go back because the food and drinks are worth it.

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Bar Camino - QuesaBirria Tacos: Braised beef with cole slaw and pickle!

QuesaBirria Tacos: Braised beef with cole slaw and pickle!

Bar Camino - Banditos and Bullets .. spicy margaritas

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Banditos and Bullets .. spicy margaritas

Montesacro Walnut Creek - Gnocchi (@joeynht)

Montesacro Walnut Creek

4.1(282 reviews)
0.4 mi
•$$

Personal favorite Italian spot in Walnut Creek. It's a great place for pizza and pasta, flavorful…read moreall around. The drinks were absolutely superb and definitely the unexpected highlight of the night. Service was great as well so definitely a place to check out if you're in the mood for Italian. If you're coming on a Friday and the weekends, highly recommend you to make a reservation as spots will fill up. The bar seating is open to walk-in and they do serve the full menu fwiw.

The place gets an extra star for the service. Otherwise it would have been one star…read more Decided to try this place for the family Friday dinner. Two adults, two kids (total bill was ~$450). Observations: 1) The place is very small. They sit you outside in a very windy alley. The food gets cold within 5min or so. Heaters don't help that much. 2) When you make a reservation on OpenTable you choose "Standard seating" - it doesn't mean inside. Inside capacity is about 50 or so ppl with 10 or so by the bar. So capacity is very limited. 3) We ordered lemonade for kids. They serve it in short glasses filled with ice to the brim (despite our ask for "no ice"), effectively reducing the liquid volume. We paid $35 for lemonade. 4) Food is very uneventful, nothing was remarkable. Their gnocchi with meat resembled Chef Boyardee from back in college times. Not sure why this place felt so pretentious with really no substance to back it. With so many options around like Montecatini, Doppio Zero, Benvenuti, La Fontaine, etc, not sure how they are still in business. Definitely not recommended for families, and have a hard time figuring out what audience they cater to.

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Montesacro Walnut Creek - Bar

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Montesacro Walnut Creek - Ponte Mammolo (@joeynht)

Ponte Mammolo (@joeynht)

Montesacro Walnut Creek - Negroni (@joeynht)

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Negroni (@joeynht)

Hops & Scotch - Back room with screens and kegs: Back room with tap lists, kegs, and TVs

Hops & Scotch

3.7(472 reviews)
2.2 mi
•$$

Loved the spirits and cocktail selection. I tried the Booker's Bourbon, which was really nice and…read morecomplementary to the bourbons I sip on back home, and the Chai Old Fashioned, which hit really nostalgic for me and was unique and balanced. The ambiance was awesome too, especially the great conversation with the bartender. Just a very chill, homey vibe. I'd definitely frequent here more often if I lived closer. A few pieces of constructive feedback: * The Butter Chicken Tacos were a bit underseasoned and needed a little more acidity * A spirits menu would be a nice complement, or even flight options * More rum options Will definitely try to come back. A definite recommend!

Came in on a mission for a good Manhattan and walked out impressed. I asked for one built on…read moreRittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond rye, and Sevan behind the bar knew exactly where to go with it. Fantastic drink. My friend tasted mine and ordered the same. The selection is the draw here. Whiskey lines the entire back wall, the rarer bottles sit behind wire-mesh locked cabinets, and there is a deep bench of tequila, beer on tap, and wine to round things out. One look at the shelves tells you they have the base for any drink you want. We split the Margherita flatbread, pesto, fresh mozzarella, and blistered cherry tomatoes, and it hit the spot as a drinking snack. The menu goes deeper than expected for a bar, with sliders, naan tacos, and charcuterie if you show up hungry. Service was good considering the staff-to-crowd ratio. Sevan stayed attentive the whole time and clearly knows his stuff. The vibe is chill and conversation-friendly, not too loud for the size of the room, with a bank of TVs toward the back if you want to catch a game. Logistics are easy. The bar sits a short walk from Pleasant Hill BART and parking in the area was no trouble. I've been a few times before and this visit confirmed why I keep coming back. For a high quality cocktail in the East Bay, this is the spot.

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Hops & Scotch - Can't remember but it was great! Played on all my senses.

Can't remember but it was great! Played on all my senses.

Hops & Scotch - Outside

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North Italia - italian - Updated October 2026

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