Pianeta was absolutely incredible from start to finish. We came in not really knowing what to order, and our server, Almandine, completely made the experience. She gave us her recommendations, we trusted her, and she did not steer us wrong once! We started with the bruschetta, which was unreal. Everything tasted so fresh--the combination of the veggies and fruit with the pesto and cheese was literal perfection. Such a good balance of flavors. I had the Pasta Di Olio, and I genuinely cannot say enough good things about it. The pasta tasted incredibly fresh, the flavors were perfect, and the sausage crumble took it to another level. Simple, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My boyfriend couldn't decide what to order, so Almandine surprised him with the ravioli bolognese--and she nailed it. He loved it. Rich, flavorful, and basically comfort food at its finest. We finished with the chocolate polenta pudding, which was the perfect ending to the meal. So good. Between the food, the atmosphere, and especially Almandine's service, we had such a great experience. She was warm, knowledgeable, and made ordering so much fun. We will absolutely be back the next time we're in Truckee! read more

Pianeta - Pasta Di Olio and Ravioli Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Truckee, California

There's a reason this place requires a reservation. The food is good. The service is fantastic. The atmosphere is romantic but lively. I realize that doesn't make sense. It was nice inside ... almost cozy like but still fun. The food menu is varied and has lots of great options. It was hard to decide what to eat since I wanted to try a lot. The wine list has some really nice (reasonably priced) options too. We started with the carpaccio which was presented with some grilled bread (which I love), a bit of arugula, parm, capers and lemons. The meat was tender and melted in your mouth. The char on the bread was perfection... just enough to give it a little something-something but the bread was still soft and chewable. I had the Risotto Di Mare (seafood risotto). It was packed with fish and shellfish... and came out steaming. I love when my food comes out so hot I have to blow on it. You know it just came off the stove. The husband had the Sausage and Tagliatelle. There was so much sausage that we took half back to our condo and scrambled it with our eggs with next morning. For dessert, we had the special banana cake. It doesn't sound great but it was the perfect dessert. Not heavy, not dense, not too sweet. And we shared a bottle of Nebbiolo. Our dinner bill before tip was $194. I found that reasonable since the portions were not skimpy and the quality was really good. read more

I had a great experience here. I work just down the street so it was great to check out something so close to me. Desiree my server, made me feel so comfortable and taken care of. I spoke with the chef and shared our love of learning so much in the Berkeley / Oakland area dining scene as chefs. We had some of the same inspirations and chefs. I felt I could really taste this in the sauce and within the depth of flavor in each bite. It's hard to find a place that makes everything from scratch. This place is one of those. I had a bruschetta and a great Duck 2 ways dish. Great flavor on all the dishes components. Real demi with my duck always an amazing treat. A very big thank you to Peter and my server Desiree. They were amazing and made sure I had a special dining experience in this beautiful space. I will be back!!! read more

Pianeta - Duck 2 ways. Very good. - Italian Near Me - Truckee, California

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this establishment! The ambience is wonderful with beautiful decor. The staff are warm, welcoming and very professional. The food, oh the food! We shared a Caesar salad as an appetizer followed by the halibut dish and a delectable lamp chop dish. And don't forget the wine! Next time I'm in Truckee this will be my first stop. read more

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Service - perfect. Desiree and Granite took such good care of us. They were so kind and the sweetest. Food - perfect. So much attention to details. Ambiance - perfect. Such a cool building with so much history. It's been a long time since I've had such a perfect evening. read more

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Few years ago we loved this place. The portions and quality seem to have sloped downward the past few visits. Will give them a try again but no longer our very favorite. read more

AMAZINGGG and such good service!! This is such a yummy and cute restaurant in truckee with the cutest christmas decor!! We got so lucky and got there right at opening and got a seat at the bar because apparently they are fully booked until january 4th! The service was amazing and the food came out super quickly! It was so delicious and i would say it is definitely on the pricier side but it was delicious! Would def come back here to dine in when i come back to the area! My fav was the chicken marsala read more

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The service was absolutely fantastic! We had three servers attending to our needs. There were 7 of us and everything was just perfect! Our table was cleaned between appetizers and our main course with little disruption! The food was delicious and the wine, well we drank plenty! read more

My husband, four-year-old son, and I visited Pianeta on a Wednesday while on vacation in Tahoe/Truckee. The restaurant is two levels, and like most of Truckee, the restaurant is in a restored building. I love this about Truckee! We were promptly seated, and if I recall correctly, Arturo was our server. He was friendly and attentive throughout the evening. Pianeta does not offer a children's menu, but they accommodated our son by making him butter pasta with all of the freshly grated parmesan cheese his lil' heart desired. I ordered the potato leek soup and ravioli bolognese. Who orders soup on a warm summer evening? Meeeeee! It was delicious. I was given the option to eat the soup cold or warm, and I chose the latter. My ravioli was enough for two people. I enjoyed it, but I couldn't finish all of it. The meat sauce was so good. The crispy gnocchi that accompanied my husband's steak was a welcome surprise. It was more like fried potatoes, and we both enjoyed the gnocchi! The limoncello pound cake and vanilla gelato was a nice way to end the meal. Pianeta will be a family favorite for years to come. read more

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Lovely design of the restaurant interior with rock walls, open area and lush woods. The service was exceptional, very friendly and attentive waiter. The food was delicious. We had the cocktail special, which was tasty and refreshing. The pasta was fresh and good, but the real stars were the rack of lamb, the steak and the pork chop. We also loved the Caesar salad and the bruschetta two ways. This was a fancier restaurant than others in Truckee, although some folks still wore shorts to dinner and others wore lovely dresses and heels, so a real combination. This was truly was celebratory meal that was exceptional. I didn't give the 5th star because the restaurant was quite noisy. We were upstairs, which is a lovely space, but there were two large tables and the space became too loud. read more

I sincerely hope the owner takes the time to read this review. As someone who owns a service-based business, I understand how valuable honest customer feedback can be. Unfortunately, if I could rate Pianeta zero stars, I would and here is why... My boyfriend and I arrived a little early for our dinner reservation and asked the host if we could enjoy a drink at the bar while we waited. We were told that would be perfectly fine. The bar was busy, but there were a few single stools sprinkled about. There were also several empty tables in the bar area, yet we were told we could not sit at any of them. As we made our way over to one of the single stools, we witnessed the host telling several gentlemen that they were not permitted to stand at the bar. They appeared to leave the restaurant as a result. Nearly every guest seated at the bar was dining. At the far end of the bar, there was a couple with an empty stool on either side of them. I politely asked if they would mind each moving over one seat so my boyfriend and I could sit together. They were incredibly kind and graciously agreed, and we were excited for the opportunity to enjoy a pre-dinner beverage. However, before we could even sit down, the host rushed over and told us we could not sit there because those two bar seats were being held for another reservation--even though those seats had only become available because the couple had generously rearranged themselves for us. Feeling embarrassed and unwelcome, we decided to leave and cancel our dinner reservation. What was most disappointing was the complete lack of concern from the host. There was no attempt to apologize, explain the situation, or salvage the evening. It was clear that losing our business meant nothing. My boyfriend is a Tahoe Donner resident and a fan of Italian cuisine, and we were genuinely looking forward to dining here. Unfortunately, after this experience, we won't be returning. The issue wasn't simply that the restaurant was busy or had seating policies--it was the dismissive and inhospitable way we were treated. Hospitality should make guests feel welcome, and sadly, that was seriously missing from our visit. read more

We were in town for a few days and got recommended here. We were pleasantly surprised with the ambience, great service and delicious food. There was a nice man that works there named Arturo, who suggested the most delicious appetizer, main course, and dessert! We look forward to coming back next time we visit! read more

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This was literally the best bolognese i have ever had. I crave it probably everyday. I cannot wait to come back and get it again. My boyfriend loved his meal as well. The staff and ambiance of Pianeta was amazing! Drinks were great, we will be back soon read more

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We are visiting from out of town and found this restaurant on Google. The service was great and the waitresses were very nice and knew the menu well. The ravioli bolognese was delicious, warm and had LOTS of cheese. My boyfriend got the chicken Marsala and it was just as delicious! We would definitely recommend this to anyone stopping in this town for a nice meal. read more

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A beautiful place in downtown Truckee to eat delicious food. We waited 1 hour 45 min to eat here because we didn't have a reservation, so I definitely recommend making a reservation! The two times I've been here, we sat at the bar. We ordered the beef carpaccio, chicken marsala, seafood risotto, and chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. Everything was so good! The food is made to perfection. read more

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Came here for a late dinner date. They get fairly busy, even on weekdays just so you know. We put our names on the list for bar seating and got in after about 45 minutes. But let me tell you, it was well worth the wait! The risotto was hands down one of the best meals I've ever had. So much flavor and loads of seafood! I will forever dream about this risotto. *Cue Seinfeld episode about being satisfied with the risotto* The veal tagliatelle was phenomenal as well and the panna cotta was light weight but satisfying. This place is so romantic and cozy. Can't wait to come back read more

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Had heard wonderful things about this restaurant and it did not disappoint!! Our server was Andrea and she was fabulous!! We started with dirty martinis and the bruschetta, which was delicious!! Salads were great, ravioli was wonderful and the halibut special was scrumptious!! We can't wait to come back again and try more of the great food!!! Loved the cozy atmosphere too!!! read more

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Great Italian restaurant in the downtown Truckee area, with some small hiccups. The ambiance is nice with a downstairs bar area and an upstairs dining area. There is parking available in front of the restaurant. The reservation process is a hassle. You can book a reservation online but you are required to leave a $25 deposit/person. If you need to change the reservation- good luck calling the restaurant and actually getting ahold of them. We left many voicemails that were left unreturned. I was also surprised by the required deposit. Many local high-end restaurants don't even require a deposit like that. The staff were incredibly friendly. The service was quick and attentive. The food was good as well. However, I don't think the prices are worth it and I found it to be quite steep. We started with the Bruschetta and Caprese - both of which were great. I really liked the pesto and balsamic sauce on the Caprese. Two people at our table ordered the Ravioli Bolognese as the entree, which I thought was good. It was pretty cheesy on top but I still liked it. The other two people at our table got the Grilled Sausage and Tagliatelle and seemed to like it. The desserts have an interesting twist to them. We got the Chocolate Polenta Puddle Cake which is essentially a lava cake with the texture of polenta and we got the Tiramisu which was akin to the classic way it's served. I liked both of the desserts. Looks like the menus need to be updated. For example, the website says the Tiramisu is $12 (menu says $15) and the Chocolate cake on the website is $12 but the menu says $14). Prices must be continuously increasing! read more

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Dinner at Pianeta is always delicious and fantastic ambience. The staff is so nice and the chef even brought out our food. Definitely make reservations but if you go early you might score seats at the bar. read more

Our family came here for dinner. There is an upstairs and downstairs, as well as outdoor seating. We chose upstairs when we made the reservation. The restaurant feels like an old style Italian one, as soon as you walk in the door. The restaurant offers a good variety of pasta, as well as protein dishes. We got the bread basket. It was a nice warm basket that was hard to resist. We also got the bruschetta two ways. One was the classic style and the other had prosciutto and cheese. Both were great. I liked the prosciutto one for a little twist. For main food dishes, we got the ravioli bolognese, lamb chops, and prawns with pasta. The kids loved their ravioli dish. They liked it so much that they took the leftover ragu home so they could add more pasta to it and have the dish again. The prawn with pasta was served in a white wine, caper sauce, with a red pepper coulis drizzle. It was good, but I don't think the dish needed the coulis. The lamb was my favorite. It was so delicious and perfectly cooked. I would definitely order it again if it were on the menu. For dessert, we got the crème brûlée. Everything was really good and the service was great as well. read more

Thank you Hannah! Followed up with us to make sure we found our missing wallet and cellphone, very thoughtful and so appreciated!!! read more

Last night was my first time at Pianeta and I was not at all disappointed! I am not a huge fan of Italian food but I was very pleasantly surprised! The food was absolutely amazing! The staff were very attentive and always there with water/soda refills or more bread. The lighting was very dim and it was perfectly intimate even though the place was absolutely packed. I will definitely be back. read more

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We come here often. We are a family of 5. The food is good. The service varies by day and whether they are busy. What's annoying though, and is why this is a two stars review, is the fact that they add a "large party" 20% gratuity for a family of 5! Really? Large party? I like to tip based on the service quality we get, and am very generous when the service is good (and equally unapologetic about a bad tip for bad service). read more

Everything was excellent. Went with family a few weeks ago, and showed them this spot as I had been one time prior. The place is always packed especially with summer here and the service was still amazing. Comfy low lighting in what feels like an old time saloon. The salad appetizer was great, the special peach bruschetta was delicious, the cocktails were perfected at their downstairs bar. The chicken Marsala - just get it you won't regret it. Making this a staple every time I'm in Tahoe / passing by. read more

We have travelled the world, including Italy. Food- excellent, homemade, fresh, presentation beautiful. Ambience- rustic, cozy, reminded us of a place in Lake Como. Service- 0. Amandine D. We got a 9pm reservation and were OK with this time because we wanted to try this place! From the moment we sat down, we were rushed. When I asked a simple question on the menu, the answer was short and blunt. It was clear she was ready to wrap her shift. Extra bread? Sorry, we are out. Strange, as the table next to us just got some. Delays on drinks, when reminded her - smug attitude. Before we were finished, asked to run the bill - twice. Rushed. Upon leaving, passive aggressively said to the bartender " $40 tip on $300?" - as we were walking by. We were cordial, respectful family - no issues from us. I only left the tip for the bartender and chef as the food was excellent otherwise, I would have left $0. I spent 20 years in customer service - a tip is not required yet earned. I haven't left below a 25% tip in over a decade (we are very generous and respect good service) but this was the worst service at a high-end $$$ restaurant I have ever had. Do better - the team behind the server works hard, you are the face of our experience. Respect them with a friendly face and show appreciation for patronage especially when you are spending good money. It's really not that hard. read more

We had our New Year's dinner here. We were a family with two children, one is 2 years old and the other is 6. You charged full price for kids, but both children only ate pasta with meat sauce. No one informed us that even if the kids only had pasta, they would still be charged the full price. If we had known this in advance, we would have made a different decision. Charging over $100 for a 2-year-old who only ate a small plate of pasta makes absolutely no sense. On top of that, the service did not meet the standard expected for a New Year's dinner. We ordered wine pairing, but the wines were never served together with the courses. Most of the time, the wine arrived when we were almost finished eating. What exactly was being "paired" then? We are very willing to spend money on a New Year's dining experience, but the service and value should at least match the price. This experience felt extremely disappointing and unreasonable. read more

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Worst treatment ever! Online reservations for a four-top at Pianeta's were unavailable Wednesday, July 29, so my party stopped in to see if there might be a last minute opening. The host, Ashley, at the front station by the door said she could get us 4 seats at the bar once the 5pm seating finished up. It was almost 6pm so that sounded reasonable. She estimated the wait would be 20-40 minutes. Over the next hour I checked in repeatedly with her. From the street, I could see her turning away other walk-ups and taking many phone calls. I even popped in to say I could see she was working hard, appreciated her work, and we'd wait out the bar crowd. I could also see that the bar a few steps down from her station was bustling. But close to 7pm 3 seats had opened and Ashely said a fourth individual was just leaving; it would be only a few minutes more for my party. As I waited at the front station, some fellow from the floor came up and spoke to her. A minute later she turns to me and has the audacity to say "there's a party of four ahead of you that I didn't know about ... I didn't know." Whaat? Was Ashley in charge of the house or did a fellow employee just throw her and me under the bus for a friend or someone with more pull? No explanation, no apology. I could easily have just walked in, sat down at the bar or made a fuss, but who wants spit in their food? Sure enough, a minute later a group arrives, passes me by, and is swiftly seated in the 4 open bar seats. Ashley weakly says that it might be another 40 minutes but that if a 7pm reservation doesn't show up, she'll seat us at a table. I stupidly wait another 5 minutes. She then says she tried calling the 7pm reservation to confirm but didn't get an answer, could I wait another 10 minutes to see? I simply tell her "we're going." To add insult, at 7:30 we get a text saying we've been taken off the wait list. Next time in North Tahoe I'll be back at the excellent Christy Hill, my usual stop. I won't support Pianeta's or any business willing to treat someone this poorly, perhaps including their own employees. read more

1 Star The location is great- right on the Main in Downtown Truckee 1 Star The food was good. 1 Star The service was good. 1 Star The ambiance was good, typical bistro 1 Star The service AT THE BAR was good MINUS 1 Star The service at the front of the house and the reservation process Here is my story: Reservation line 2.5 months out. They are not on Open Table or Resy. Someone said they are on Stripe or Podium not sure... RANT: You can wait for a table OR you can stand in line for one of 14 seats at the bar where you can wine and dine. (OK- can you tell that's what we did?) Was it worth it? Well, the food, service and ambiance was ok BUT there were folk trying to cut into the wait line for the wait line seat at the bar. Now, about this line, it starts to ramp up around 4:30 pm in anticipation of the 5:00 pm door opening. Remember now 14 SEATS!!!! (This couple cuts in the line and ousted another couple., Fortunately, that ousted couple are Truckee residents and chose not to make an issue as they all the days in the world to wait for seat at the bar.. How nice is that? OK Rant DONE Food was decent. There were 4 of us so we each selected one dish and we shared... so we could taste as many dishes possible. They offer a plate of warm french/sourdough bread with a neat oil and vinager carafe... Meat Balls, Duck, Ravioli, Salad, and oh, let me not forget; we had to try their pizza. All dishes delivered and served well as well as tasted great! I need to admit though, unless I was organized enough to make a reservation 2.5 months out I doubt I stand in that line again. Too much wait line drama for me. Happy Eating! read more

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Had the Pasta di Olio here and the noodles were chewy and tough kind of like ones you find in those prepackaged cold noodle salads just gross :( and over priced read more

Such good food and a fantastic atmosphere! My favorite spot in Truckee! Love the raviolis and the gnocchi and the Ceasar. Best Negroni mocktail ever. I have never been disappointed. read more

Everything we ordered was amazing! Corn chowder, caprese salad, ravioli bolognese, chicken Marsala. The service was excellent. read more

100% all of the YES! Pianeta is gold. Most times of the year you better make sure you have a reservation in advance, unless you want to try your luck for an empty bar seat. Pianeta makes their own pasta. Pianeta has great specials. Pianeta is an intimate venue. Pianeta is all if the things that you want in gourmet Itialian food. Cocktails are fabulous. And service is unrivaled. read more

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Rare opportunity to be seated downstairs, our preferred dining area, cozy and quaint. I was running 15 minutes late so I called to let them know and they accommodated us and thanked me for calling upon arrival. I ordered a whiskey drink which was on their specials menu, unique flavoring. We had bread with olive oil and balsamic, moist and fresh. We split an arugula salad which was delicious with blood orange sweet tang. Both of us opted for the ravioli bolognese, the sausage had a nice spice, not overwhelming. No,desert as my clients had made me fresh chocolate cookies to enjoy at home. read more

Can't say enough great things about this yummy Italian restaurant. We always end up sitting at the bar and the service is great. The wine list is very good with some fun deliberate Italian inspirations. The pasta dishes are good and I'm working my way though the menu. The tiramisu should be paired with coffee because it is so rich! Make a reservation to guarantee you can experience a meal when you're in town. read more

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For dinner, we decided to visit Pianeta based on a few recommendations from Hotel staff where we stayed. We did not have a reservation but luckily there was an open table on the second floor tucked away in the corner near the kitchen. At first, when we sat down, I thought it was very warm and had to take off my sweater. As the meal went on, it seemed like a window or door was opened because then it got cool again and the sweater went back on. Our waitress was nice and provided great service. She was also apologetic about the table to our right that was very loud. They seemed to be shouting at each other instead of talking but we ignored them as best we could. The food was excellent and a definite highlight of our trip. We started with soup and salad. (Soup for me and Salad for the wife) We had a corn soup that was amazing and the salad was tasty too. We each ordered a pasta dish and were both delighted with our selections. We moved on to dessert and enjoyed that even though I did not have room for it. Everything tasted great and had a nice presentation and the staff was very attentive to us. If you are in the mood for Italian food then you should stop by and try Pianeta while visiting Truckee. read more

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Servers were great. Food is very good prices are Truckee-high, but no way around that. Wine list is good and surprisingly well priced. General vibe is fun if a bit loud. Really just lost a star because when we arrived for our reservation, it was clear they did not have a table for us. (We got the impression locals get preferred service including holding spots at the bar for them.) We ended up at a high top next to the kitchen service entry which detracted from an otherwise wonderful evening. read more

I made a reservation for my friend's birthday. I find it in poor taste to give a table at the top of stairs, closest to door with cold air, for a reservation and that was made for a birthday. Hostess moved us a table inward. We both ordered a glass of wine. Mine was one of the pricier glasses at $20 and for someone who dines out frequently I've never seen a shorter pour. We had the same size glass & putting them next to each other my glass was a good 1/2 inch shorter in serving. Our meal was good, but our server was sporadic with checking back & was ready to get our bill with no offer of dessert - we were celebrating a birthday! read more

This is a cute local spot with authentic Italian food! Everything seems to be made from scratch with great attention to detail on quality and flavor. We had a 7:15 reservation but were able to get in early and sit at the bar - from the minute we walked through the door, the service was unbelievable. Every staff member was working hard to make it a great experience. I had the drink special (amaretto sour) which was delicious and have to say that the bartenders turn out an incredible number of complicated cocktails! We shared the carpaccio (amazing with high quality Piedmontese beef), my husband had the soup special and bolognese and I had the seafood risotto. Everything was delicious - We will absolutely be back! I do highly recommend booking reservations in advance as they stay very busy. read more

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Amazing food and service. Highly recommend as the best restaurant in Truckee. Great location downtown. read more

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As usual, hostess was rude. They really need to replace her with someone else that is more professional. There are so many reviews saying the same thing. read more