Absolutely wonderful experience here for a last-minute birthday dinner…read more We didn't have a reservation for a Saturday night, but did not have to wait around 5:45pm for a party of 2. There is plenty of seating inside, by the bar, and outside in a heated patio. I ordered the spaghetti del Trabocco, as I love seafood and pasta, but have food intolerance to onion and garlic, which has always been challenging for me when going to Italian restaurants. However, the waiter informed me that this dish has no onions or garlic at all! I have never yet encountered a pasta dish with no garlic/onion and was beyond exhilarated that I would be able to order this dish. My husband got the lasagna, and we both ordered drinks. The drinks came out within a few minutes, along with yummy bread, vinegar and olive oil. The entrees took about 10 minutes to come out but they were well worth the wait. The scallops in the spaghetti were so soft, the shrimp were large, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. One of the clams was slightly salty but it did not ruin the dish. My husband enjoyed his lasagna as well, noting it was fulfilling. The best part of the night, was when I asked for a tiramisu to celebrate my birthday. Having tiramisu cake on my birthday holds personal sentimental value to me. Apparently, when the cook isn't busy, he'll come out and sing Happy Birthday to you! The cook was busy when my cake came out about 10 minutes after we finished our main dishes, but the waiter came to sing instead and he was wonderful, topping off the night to say the cake was complimentary. I was almost brought to tears by the gesture. The tiramisu was delicious, devoured too quick, even my husband approved, and I have been thinking of it ever since. I am so appreciative of how they made my birthday dinner a wonderful experience, the service, and the delicious food. Would definitely recommend and come again.

So I have held off doing a review for a long time because I was conflicted and just recently sort…read moreof figured out why. We have popped in here a lot over the years. Drinks and appetizers are great at the bar. Bartenders are nice. I think I had a cioppino or sea food stew once that was also really good. All the food coming out of the kitchen looks great. But here's the rub I finally figured out after talking about this place with my partner multiple times. There is tension in the air, a lot of it. Walking in you can feel it. Not sure where it's coming from since the owner, Gino I think, seems like a pretty nice and chill guy and interactions with him are always good and I see him interact with the staff in a positive way. So why the tension? Where is that coming from? Regardless, I don't need that tension and anxiety on my resume or in my tequila. For some reason I really wanted this place to be sort of a nice hang out and place to always go. Just hasn't panned out that way. We'll still go back at times and test the waters. Just not going to be one of our regular haunts. People seem to love it more than I currently do so there must be something there. Rounding up to 4.

I've been going to Park Street Tavern for many years, and I'm never disappointed. What I appreciate…read moremost is that they clearly care about more than simply serving great food and drinks. They make their customers feel genuinely welcomed, comfortable, and appreciated. That welcoming atmosphere seems to bring people together. Customers are more relaxed, friendly, and open to chatting with one another, which creates a sense of community that you don't find everywhere. There's something really special about that--and it's exactly why I keep coming back and bringing my friends with me. Park Street Tavern feels less like a place I simply go to eat and more like a place I'm always happy to return to.

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.

I actually haphazardly stumbled upon this place a few months back after hanging out at a brewery…read morenext door. After scoping out the vibes of the place and the menu, I told myself to make sure to give this a shot. The place is in a redeveloped corner of Alameda right next to the bay. Probably used to be Navy base grounds back in the day. But now there's a couple of blocks worth of hip warehouse-y type of buildings, mostly restaurants, beer spots, some lofts and a little retail commerce. Very happening even though the surrounding area is a ghost town. Dining area not too big, maybe a couple of rooms that can hold about 20-30 heads each. Think there's another room for a private party/overflow. Decor pretty minimalist and stark. Service on the upscale side but in my stay, matched the decor, very minimalist and stark. Efficient enough but a little terse with little emotion. But I know service personality can differ from time to time or person to person. Just my obsy for one out. Daily Crudo ($20/4*) I think this rotates daily. Our choices that day was hamachi or a house smoked sturgeon. The sturgeon really piqued my interest but then it really wouldn't be a 'crudo' anymore would it, since I relate crudos to something 'raw-ish'. So I chose the hamachi. Very pretty plating, I love symmetry and balance. The thin slices of hamachi were indeed fresh, sitting in a stealthy pool of yuzu and olive oil. There are some fresno pepper slices and microgreens that garnish and a delicious nori cracker to break and accompany the crudo. This went really well with my glass of Fume Blanc. Caeser ($17/4.5*) We split this salad as their version sounded super cool. A miso-tinged Caeser dressing, lots of rustic garlic croutons and feathery soft grated parm and a soft-boiled egg. I love properly made Caesers and this was one of the best and unique versions I've ever had. The umami punch and the diverse textures just hit with me. A tad salty for a salad, but the crunchy and refreshing lettuce was able to absorb the salt blast. Huge salad too, like ideal for splitting and ridiculously large if for 1. Beef Short Rib ($43/4*) This was on special that night, and since I wasn't feeling Steak Frites (their only other beef entree option) this kinda fell on my lap. Very heavy and hearty dish. The short rib part was impeccable, super tender, gotta be sous vide. Perfectly seasoned with braising elements completely penetrated into the meat. There was a coarse gravy/sauce that covered which was okay, may have been the braising liquid just pureed. Served atop a huge pile of some risotto that I didn't inquire about. This risotto is what made the dish especially heavy. I ate most of it and it put me in a heavy carb coma. Lol. But there was a nice serving of perfectly cooked broccolini which helped balanced out the rich beef and carb heavy risotto. Chocolate Bar ($13/4.5*) Shared this for dessert as I really couldn't take more than just a few bites after the filling entree. But was this impressive, like high end dessert quality. Whoever does the desserts here definitely has some pedigree. The precision cut bar consisted of 3 layers. A brownie layer; a Bailey's mousse; and a salted caramel layer. I was loving the texture of all the different layers playing on one another. And every flavor was distinct without being overly sweet, which hit the right chords with me. A thick ganache garnished off to the side, which was good but just seemed a bit overkill with the already chocolate dominant bar. I think a cream element would have been a better contrast instead of rich chocolate on rich chocolate. But very minor quip on an otherwise skillful dessert. I finished the last few sips of my glass of Rhone with this dessert, and it left me one happy camper. I would definitely return as their style with flavors hits an accord with me. A little French, a smidge of Japanese and a lot of California. Rounding to a fiver, as this place made me more happy than not.

The food was as visually beautiful as it was a party in my mouth. Emily was a fantastic server…read morewith her welcoming smile and positive demeanor that kept just the right amount of attention on us. We had the buratta, the mixed greens salad, the duck and the pasta. We finished up with the chocolate bar dessert. This was the most incredible culinary experience I've had in a really long time and I was so happy to have it. The fresh pasta with the fresh English peas in the carbonara sauce was so light and flavorful. The duck was crispy and moist. The salad was gorgeous with edible flowers sprinkled in. It was just a treat all the way around. Thanks so much. Heather

The Star is always solid, and I actually haven't been to this location in forever. While in the…read morearea for the Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire, we wanted to duck into a spot with air conditioning for the family and of course, a yummy sit-down meal. We didn't have a reservation, but we were seated pretty quickly upon walking in. We ordered Caesars, meatballs for the kiddo, a cheese thin crust, and a BYO thin crust with sausage/onion/pepp. We also grabbed some local brews too. There's something about their cornmeal crust I absolutely love. The pizza is light, crispy, and just a nice pie overall :) I didn't know they had lunch specials (personal deep dish or thin crust) and side mixed or Caesar until 3p. They also have a weekly happy hour from 3p-5:30p with cocktail/food/beer and wine discounts. Space is huge and super aesthetically pleasing. I believe the building was once an old bank now converted. Parking is tough around Park hehe, so leave room to nail a spot.

The Thin BBQ chicken is seriously the best pizza I've ever had. I've tried it twice and it did not…read moredisappoint me once. The ingredients taste so fresh! Fast and friendly service. I also really appreciate the $8 voucher for future use. This will be our family's go to for pizza nights!

The food was great!…read more Service was okay, they were very forgetful. The piadines are the best! I got the salmon and my partner had the Caesar. Garlic rolls are a must and the tiramisu is delicious as well.

Very good, as far as local chains go…read more I dine here fairly often, and every time I do, the food hits the spot. Portions are the ideal size; enough to fill your stomach, but not so much you feel unable to move afterwards. In terms of service, it can be a bit tedious to have your requests met in a timely fashion, but it isn't any fault of the waiters. Considering how busy the restaurant is usually, they do the best with what they have. Often times, because of the aforementioned crowds, it can be noisy. But it's never been anything I couldn't tune out. Overall, I definitely recommend this place for those in search of classic Italian food in Alameda

I've always wanted to try this Restaurant out!!!…read more So I decided to remedy this tonight!!! I jumped in to my G Wagon and rolled to Alameda and Pasta Pelican!!! I parked right in front and rolled In!!! I Grabbed a Table and Chilled Out!!! My Server brought me a Menu and some Water!!! I ordered a Coke and The Salmon Piccata Pasta Plate !!! I also Ordered a Arugula Salad as a Starter!!!! My Server brought me my Salad 5 Minutes later!!!! It was Tasty and Appetizing !!!! My Salmon Piccata Pasta and my Coke appeared 15 minutes later!!! It was a Nice Piece of Salmon!!! The Pasta Piccata and the Salmon was Delicious and the Bomb Dot Com!!! The place was Brightly Lit and Clean!! My Server was on Point!!! He seemed like a nice guy!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34. out of the top 50 Most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!!

We had 45 minutes to kill before our bay cruise so we swung in for a bite to eat…read moreThe restaurant was empty on a Saturday at 1130 so we were seated by a window and quickly ordered some drinks, which came fast. I had the Italian Mule, hubs ordered a beer. We took a look at the menu and nothing was labeled gluten free - grrrrr After so talk I decided on the Caprese Salad - apparently they offer 2 sizes 2 or 4 slices, it being tomato season give me 4 please!! Hubs got the calamari The restaurant was quickly filling up with other people from the boat so we were happy to have already ordered as there was only one server I think, he was HUSTLING along with the other employees who were assisting The food arrive and I was pretty sad to see not ripe tomatoes on the caprese but was still excited to dive in - it was good, but lacked the tomato flavor, the dominant flavors were the balsamic and the italia dressing they added to the top. It was good, just not great Hubs said the calamari was eh, he ate it but not something he would go back for. I would swing by again as the views were pretty, the drinks were okay and the good did it's job

Pizzeria Pappo was sooo fantastic! it was a full house, with both outside and inside filled to…read morecapacity. we were acknowledged immediately with big smiles and welcoming vibes. Every worker we encountered seemed genuinely happy to be there and to see us. we started with the anchovy stuffed olives and the fried cauliflower in a garlic sauce and not a morsel was left. for dinner we had a caesar salad, shrimp linguini and the summer pizza special, and all 3 were incredible! We ended with the soft serve ice cream and waddled our happy bellies out the door. all of us can't wait to return to try more of the menu Thank You Pappos!

Everything went well from the moment we walked in. Two very helpful and friendly ladies were there…read moretaking care of the customers. I wanted to try their pizza, especially their Margarita pizza which was one of the best I've had even including Italy. My friend had a slice of their daily special pizza and she raved over it. I can't remember what they called it but I tasted a small piece of it and I fully agreed with her that it was delicious. She also ordered a side of broccolini which was seasoned to perfection. The chef really knew how to season. I had plain water and my friend had Alameda coke. I've never heard of it but it's made in Alameda. It is a small place with about 10 tables and I don't know if there are outside seatings. I don't want to forget to mention the most delicious tiramisu. It melted in your mouth. We assured them that we will return soon and often.

We had a 3 generation meal (grandpa, parents and 5 year old) at Mama recently and every single one…read moreof us left happy. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and efficient and the prix-fix menu made it simple to decide what to order. The wine list was also extensive and we all enjoyed our drinks - both wine and n/a beverages. We really appreciated the "young guest" option of buttered noodles covered in parmesan cheese - even though the young guest at our table finished mom's gazpacho and "adult" pasta. Will definitely be back again soon!

We went to MAMA for an impromptu date night as we've had it on our list to try for awhile since…read moremoving to the East Bay. We arrived for our outdoor reservation, which is situated on the sidewalk. There was a nice heat lamp set up but the traffic on the road was quite loud. The service members were really delightful. We informed them that we had to jump online to sign up for kids aftercare classes at 8pm to make sure they didn't think we were being pretentious d-bags at that time, which they all understood and encouraged us on. The menu is short and concise with three courses, each with a couple options. The wine list was very extensive and offered a ton of choices. We both decided to start with the Gazpacho and I ordered the Sugo pasta while my wife ordered the risotto. To finish I ordered the chocolate tart while my wife had the sorbet. First off, the gazpacho was amazing, easily a 10 out of 10! The flavor and texture was simply perfect. The Focaccia was also really good and an order must. The mains were good, but didn't quite hit the spot for us. The risotto lacked a bit in flavor, considering all the ingredients it consisted of. The Sugo sauce was good, but I found the pasta to be a bit undercooked; it was a thicker pasta that needed a little more time and didn't really adhere to the sauce that well. Overall I am giving it 4 stars, but this is mainly due to the mains that were served. The service staff were 5 stars as well as the gazpacho!

This gem of a place has been here for over four years, and we've finally tried it out. We wasted…read moretime since we felt it was far from us, but it was just laziness. Shane on us. Don't be like us and wait since this place is a fine dining haven! From the ambience to the design of the restaurant to the excellent customer service to the spectacular food & drinks, it seemed everything was on point. Here's what we ordered: Crab and avocado Wedge salad Pork chop Duck breast We look forward to our next dining experience!

Our experience at Ceron Kitchen (CR) was mediocre overall. The standout feature of the experience…read morewas waiting staff who were all patient, attentive, courteous and friendly while remaining professional. Unfortunately, the food was not more than OK. My partner ordered the chicken breast that came with a sort gravy on top with a side potato purée. I ordered the filet mignon with potato purée that was loaded with bacon, chives, sour cream and blue cheese. Both of our orders came with a sparse selection of 3-4 stalks of asparagus that had some yellowish color. It didn't have the freshest taste. My filet mignon was rather small in size, not much flavor and the potato puree could be something better when made at home (I.e. nothing outstanding). The calamari and gnocchi appetizers were OK but not more elevated than what we could get at a conventional diner. The presentation was somewhat reminiscent of cafeteria food. We were disappointed though still finished our meal. The atmosphere at CK is lit just right for romance without being too dark, completely clean, relaxed yet unsurprisingly quite empty for a Saturday night. The value of the meal was not reflective of the high rating that attracted us to CK in the first place. We likely will pay what we did for a better overall dinner experience elsewhere and consider trying out CK for brunch.

I actually haven't been here in quite some time. Very sad that they no longer make their awesome…read morepasta carbonara. * hint hint! That said, everything is usually Stella and good. Parking can be a challenge but this is one place that may just be worth it for the trouble.

We ordered delivery from this restaurant through DoorDash for the first time, and it didn't…read moredisappoint! We tried the meatballs, which came with bread, along with two pizzas--the Inferno and Lococo's Special. Everything was delicious and arrived still warm. The prices are a bit high--the meatballs, for example, were $16--but they were really good. Overall, this place is definitely worth a try!