I can't believe it took me so many years to come here! I thought it was a tavern like a bar. That's…read morewhy I never ventured in. But recently I came with two of my girlfriends and was blown away by how wholesome the menu is! Plus on the menu it says they only use butter, olive oil and beef tallow! No seed oils! All the good food digested so peacefully. What a hidden gem! The waitress was so helpful and pleasant. Everyone seemed in such good spirits there. The restaurant was pretty full. It was clean and ambiance is comfortable and it's very lovely inside, had a reminiscent decor of old-time restaurants.

Came for restaurant week to try some new dishes! Started with the Cesar salad which was ample…read more Complimentary bread was sourdough and baked perfectly with a crispy exterior. Shrimp scampi campellini was full of butter wine sauce perfect for dipping the bread! Chicken scallopini with brown butter rigatoni and spinach was tasty, the chicken was so moist and tender. Also got the loukaniki ( sausage and pita with tzatziki) was superb. Flavorful sausage without being too greasy and the arugula adds some freshness. Favorite is the chocolate temptation cake only available during restaurant week. Pistachio ricotta cake was light and perfect end to the meal. Excellent service and impeccable meal from start to finish. Corner booth felt cozy and well lit. The owner Christos gave me his business card a few years ago and I'm so glad I came to try. Clearly one of my favorites and the top restaurant on the island by far! Always worth coming for a great experience!

Still amazing 5/5 experience and food every time…read more Steak frites - cooked to perfection Caesar Salad - honestly one of the best that I've had Branzino - fantastic

Service was excellent, hostess and server was excellent-very friendly &…read morehelpful. First time, the food was excellent, ordered two entrees and shared between the 2 of us

I went in Memorial Weekend and was pleasantly impressed by Derick's performance. Was constantly…read morechecking on me while being very busy.

I've always known about this spot but finally got the chance to try it last night. We originally…read moreplanned to go to another pizza place, but the wait was long and they closed early for a Saturday, so we ended up here--and we're so glad we did. Everything from the service to the overall vibe was great. The drinks were well balanced, not too sweet or too strong. The garlic cheese bread was honestly one of the best we've had--crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with the perfect amount of cheese and garlic. Their ranch was really good too, probably house made. We also ordered the Old School Detroit-style pizza and it was cooked perfectly with crispy edges and super flavorful sauce. Definitely coming back.

earned a star for: 1. great and friendly staff…read more2. delicious food, i love their seasonal options but always end up getting the trio 3. thursday's are so busy because its kids eat free night but still do quick and friendly 4. bathroom has a changing table and step stool for kids to reach the sink 5. indoor and outdoor seating always available 6. good for big and loud parties. fun, upbeat atmosphere. very kid friendly. can't really think of any negatives. we are frequent flyers of this establishment and have never left upset

I often order the pasta trio since I need lots of carbs for my long runs. The dish is often ok…read moreenough to justify the expense. Unfortunately today every si how one of the pasta variety felt reheated and and bland. I called the restaurant and mentioned this to the manager and she was not able to provide any help given I had ordered through DoorDash.

Pasta Pelican is a hidden Bay Area gem tucked away by the water. The food was delicious with fair…read moreportions. Service could be a bit better but overall a great experience! Definitely recommend the Fettuccine con Sugo Caldo and Salmon Piccata

We came here for a lovely Friday dinner, and enjoyed sitting upstairs with gorgeous sunset views of…read moreJack London Square and Oakland. This spot is a gem on the waters at Jack London Square, and feels like it's in its own private little world. Perfect for romantic occasions, though we also saw what looked like large families gathering for special occasions, like a graduation. We got a burger and ravioli. Everything tasted fresh. I was surprised that there were not that many people here on a Friday night. For ladies wearing heels, just be careful when you cross the wooden bridge leading into the restaurant, and walking up and down the stairs to the bathroom. Great service, beautiful ambience, what a hidden gem!

My wife and I went to Pappo's on Saturday because we heard about the great pizza reviews from her…read morecustomers and friends. We arrived at 6pm and beat the crowd. Met the hostess and were seated immediately. Place was small (about 10 tables) and quaint. Waiter approached us within 5 minutes and asked if we wanted drinks. We told him that we drink cabernet sauvignon and asked for his recommendation. He came back with two glasses of Montepulciano wine that was rich, bold and fruity. The waiter gave us ample time to enjoy our wine. When the waiter came back, we ordered a Caesar salad to share. My wife was admiring the pizza on the table next to us and ordered the same. Withing a couple of minutes we received our salad. It was a nice size enough to have a second helping. The romaine lettuce was crispy and fresh with parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons and a creamy Caesar dressing. Lets just say we cleaned our plates. Once we were done our pizza came and it was piping hot. It was a 14' pizza that had mozzarella, basil pepperoni and a nice crispy crust. I am a fan of New York pizza because it's thin and I can fold it in half to enjoy. This pizza did not disappoint nice chewy cheese, salty and oily pepperoni, fresh basil, chewy middle and crispy crush. My wife and I were hungry but could only finish two pieces each and brought the other four slices home. The waiter asked if we wanted dessert and we said we better be good but ordered two more glasses of wine. While we were enjoying our wine table next to us receive their dessert. I looked over and had to make a comment that you must be heaven because the tiramisu looked so good. The lady was so nice and cut a piece of her dessert and gave it to us to try. We tried denying it but she was persistent. Boy she was right creamy, soft spongy lady fingers coco and a sprinkle of expresso. After that we introduced ourselves and made new friends. Great ambiance, food, and service. We'll be back!

Service and Staff: - Came here on a Saturday afternoon with…read morefour other people and we were lucky to get a seat within 10 minutes. There is outdoor and indoor seating available, but indoor seating isn't the best for larger groups - The staff was all friendly Food and Drinks: - Fresh Lemonade: tart and delicious - Pizza: my friends did a build your own pizza with pepperoni, olives, sausage, and anchovies. They all enjoyed it - Meatball Sub: I forgot to take a picture! Regardless, this meatball sub was quite large, filling, and delicious. I ordered it with a Caesar salad on the side (instead of the house salad). I ate half and gave the other half away (it was so good, but very filling) Miscellaneous: - Parking is available via street parking - Better for smaller groups (we did see a group of 3 adults and 3 kids, but they were sitting tight in a corner) - Indoor and outdoor seating available

Mama was recommended to me by a frugal foodie and it did not disappoint!…read more Get there early to secure walk in spots! The Tuna carpaccio was delicious, well balanced, with a perfect portion size. I Could eat three but luckily you won't need to with the three course prix fixe menu. The Sugo is a hug in a bowl. No notes. For dessert, I tried the Cannoli. It was light and not too sweet. The fresh fruit was a treat. Again perfect portion size. Trevor was my server and we had a nice chat. But really, the whole team works together to make sure everyone is attended to. The team communication and collaboration seems strong, which I truly appreciated.

This was my second time at MAMA, and it did not disappoint. We started with the tomato soup and…read morelittle gem salad respectively, and were both very pleased with our choices. Then we both went for the signature sugo pasta - another excellent choice. I can be a little finicky about meat sauces, but this was phenomenal. Unfortunately, chocolate dessert was a little dry, though the plum was lovely. I also wasn't too keen on the recommended wine pairing, but that's more a matter of individual taste. The real standout was actually the focaccia. Order as much as you can possibly consume. Service was perfect, attentive without hovering. And we never wanted for anything for more than a moment.

Yes!! Try this place and hear's why. Tucked into a small strip in Alameda, this spot is a gem. The…read morespace is beautiful--clean, stylish, and surprisingly calming. Service was quiet but attentive, which made the whole experience feel effortless. The food was the real star. We started with the Brussels sprouts (light, crispy, and perfectly cooked), calamari (well‑seasoned and not heavy at all), and warm biscuits with whipped honey butter--so good. The clam chowder stole the show for us: poured tableside, rich but not heavy, and full of flavor. For entrées, the seafood pasta was fantastic, the lobster rigatoni was delicious (just wished for a bit more lobster), the ribeye was cooked perfectly, and the lamb--while tasty--could've used a touch more time. Overall, this place is an easy 5 stars. Beautiful atmosphere, great service, and memorable food. I'll definitely be back to try the dishes we couldn't get to.

A friend of mine told us about this place so we needed a new place to go so here we are. I made…read morereservations since there was originally going to be 7 of us. I was surprised that I didn't have to hold the reservations with a credit card which was nice. We arrived a few minutes early and waited just a few minutes before our table was ready. As soon as we sat down the hostess asked if we needed any waters. Our waiter Jacob also came around right away to see if we wanted to order any drinks, we ordered the old fashioned, the Mai tai special, and margarita. Drinks came back pretty quick which was good. All the drinks tasted pretty good. For starters we ordered the calamari for the table, fruit salad, clam chowder, and a wedge salad. The calamari came out first, it was cooked perfect, had good flavor to it, the Brussel sprouts mixed with it was tasty, and the lemon sauce that came with it was refreshing. The clam chowder was excellent but it was more like a cup than a bowl. The wedge salad was okay, I've never had eggs in my wedge before, and it could use some better bacon bits or whatever it was for the bits of meat. The fruit salad was great. For our entrees we ordered the Ribeye, the Lamb chops, the Pork chop, the New York or Sirloin, and the Duck Breast. The good thing is that all of the entrees came with sides versus a la cart. The entrees came out after a while which wasn't too bad. It seemed like they only had one waiter taking orders for all the tables. Ribeye, Lamb Chops, Pork Chop Sirloin, and the Duck Breast were cooked perfect, med rare, and great flavor on all the meats. The ribeye was a little tough which was weird since it was cooked perfect., so I don't why that was. All the sides (cream spinach, mashed potatoes, corn, brussel sprouts) were very good. For dessert we shared the Strawberry Shortcake and the Churros. Two great desserts, fluffy bread, tasty strawberries, the sauce was perfect, the churros came out hot, nice crunch to them, and the flavor was great. Overall, a great place to have dinner. The restaurant has plenty of seating. We go all around the bay area and I believe prices are pretty high for drinks, soups, salads, and desserts. We didn't have any Italian food but looking at the menu, they could be just a tad high as well. Our waiter Jacob did a great job.