My brother took me here for my birthday. The food was great! We started with appetizers. The lamb appetizer was delicious. I enjoyed the winter caprese ensalate immensely. For dinner I had the lasagna which was excellent. I tried two of the mocktails and they were great! For dessert we had the crème brûlée and the warm chocolate rum cake. Both were very good. The service was excellent and the staff are friendly. I will return for a special occasion. read more

Four of us dropped in on a Thursday night around 6:30 PM without reservations. When we arrived, they initially hesitated to seat us, saying they had a lot of reservations, but eventually sat us. The restaurant was only about half full with plenty of open tables. We were immediately told we needed to order quickly because of all the reservations coming in. Two different people continued to pressure us to order, and we definitely felt rushed. The restaurant was extremely noisy, which made it difficult to have a conversation. Communication was also challenging at times because of the combination of the noise and the staff's accents. I even asked the waiter if the kitchen was slow getting food out, and he said yes. We ordered drinks and salads but hadn't had enough time to really look over the menu before being asked again about our entrees. We said we'd be ready to order when our drinks arrived. They had Maui Waui beer on the menu, which is a favorite of mine, but unfortunately it was only available in a can and not on draft. I wish the menu had made that clear. We eventually ordered our entrees. We shared a beet salad and mushroom soup, and both were excellent. We really enjoyed them. One friend ordered a cup of soup rather than a bowl, but when the bowl arrived, he didn't say anything and figured it was their mistake and we wouldn't be charged for the larger portion. We were, however, charged for the bowl. As the evening went on, more tables filled up and the noise level became even worse. There was a very long wait between our salads and entrees. I noticed other tables also sitting for quite a while waiting for their food. What's interesting is that the restaurant never actually became full. Even when we left, there were several empty tables. For a relatively small restaurant with only around 14 tables, it seemed like they were struggling to maintain a reasonable level of service. At one point, my friend went over to the bar and was talking with the bartender about their specialty cocktails while our entrees were being delivered. He didn't realize the food had arrived. Instead of simply letting him know his food was there, the waiter told him, "Sit down," in what came across as unnecessarily rude and odd. The entrees themselves were good, so we had no complaints about the food. Unfortunately, the service continued to disappoint. It took quite a while for anyone to come back to our table, we had to ask a couple of times for the check. Then came the biggest issue. We reviewed the check and confirmed it was correct, but when the waiter ran our credit card, he charged us for someone else's, higher bill. He brought the receipt for us to sign, and we immediately pointed out the mistake. Instead of voiding the incorrect charge or refunding it and then charging the correct amount, they simply ran our card again for the correct amount. We were now left with two charges on our credit card. We asked for a receipt or confirmation showing that the incorrect charge had been refunded. We were told they couldn't provide one and that the credit would take a few days to appear. Hopefully it does, but not providing any documentation for a significant credit was disappointing. It's unfortunate because we really enjoyed the food and initially thought this could become a place we'd return to regularly. Unfortunately, the rushed service, long waits, lack of attention, and the way the credit-card mistake was handled left us very disappointed. The food was good, but the overall service and experience were not, and based on this experience, we won't be returning. read more

We came to this restaurant with my parents and my wife's parents. The families were grabbing dinner since one was visiting from out of town. Everything was good and that's about it. Not amazing, not too bad, but overall faily good. Food: I got the Bolognese with Meat Lasagna. I would borderline say this was bad. The caramelization of the cheese on the top was great, the noodles were cooked well, and the sauce had a good flavor. Where it fell VERY flat was the consistency of the inside. The lasagna had 1 layer of noodles. So I guess... 1 noodle. The rest was layered zuccini. The problem here is that the zuccini was not pre-cooked so as it sat in the serving dish cooking, all the liquid in the zuccini came out and it was effectivly like a soup. I used a spoon to eat this, not a fork. Bolognese: The sauce had good flavor and the pasta here was cooked perfectly. They also accomodated our requests for different noodles since my kids wanted different noodles. Major props to them here. However in the end, when the kids say "It was okay. I like yours more", i can't say it was more than 4 stars. I was hoping it would be a hit with them since I know how long Bolognese takes to make. Service: Overall this was good. We submit a reservation the same day and that was never "approved" since we had 8 people. however when we showed up, they said it shouldn't be a problem and sat us quickly. The food did come out slowly. I wouldn't say it's so slow it's bad, it was well timed to give people to talk and have a relaxed dinner. That's what kind of place this is. If you want to get in and out with good Italian food, this is NOT that place. I'd say it'd be good for a date. There was something that happened that I dont' want to bring up in the review but I will say that it was something unpleasant and the restaurant staff handled it perfectly. They were attentive and did a good job to react to the situation. Overall, 3 stars "OK" because the food was honestly "OK". The very wet lasagna was an issue for me. I could give it another try and may in the future but not anytime soon. read more

We attended the Rosmarino Goes to France wine pairing dinner, our second time enjoying one of these events. Sitting at a community table made for great conversation. It does get very noisy with so many people talking at once, but it is still a lot of fun. The wine expert made each pairing both fun and educational. The menu was well-thought-out, featuring a Grand Aïoli with shrimp, a warm goat cheese salad, French onion soup, Steak Frites, and Crème Brûlée, each paired with French wine. A few of the wines were of high quality, elevating the whole night. My favorite was the Steak Frites with its spot-on sauce au poivre. To top it off, the owner, Theresa, came out to greet our group personally. We will definitely be back for future events. read more

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I ordered the Linguini & Clams. There were plenty of clams and the sauce was very good. The tiramisu was excellent. The Frito Misto was also good. The down side was that my granddaughte found a hair in her Rigatoni Bolognese which was discouraging. The server replaced the order and did not charge us for it. It made my granddaughter nervous about eating the new order. read more

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Stopped here for a quick date night and the food was great! The staff were super friendly and great at recommending wines to go with out meal. We started with the warm goat cheese, and it was amazing! The tomatoes they used tasted delicious, and paired great with the bread and apples. We also had the linguine and clams, this was a bit fishy for me but my partner loved it. The place is a bit pricey, but a nice spot for a date. read more

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Really tried to like this place. After waiting 25 minutes for our entrées after bread...our food finally arrived -- and my steak was overcooked. When I pointed it out, the waiter had the audacity to argue with me and relay that the chef said it was "medium," when it was clearly close to well-done. I tried a bite, hoping I could still enjoy it, but it was not juicy and was quite firm. We had to send it back and waited another 30 minutes for a new steak. When it finally arrived, it wasn't even hot -- and this time, it was rare and not juicy..why? (see picture). Why does it take 30 minutes to make a new rare steak? Not acceptable. And it wasn't even busy on a Saturday night -- there were only two other tables. At that point, I honestly wondered: Is this our punishment for sending back the overcooked steak? I feel sorry for them. One waitress even asked us how everything was while there was literally no food on the table...Strange. We really wanted to support a local business, but unfortunately, we won't be coming back. The lasagna was a bit watery but tasted okay. The beet salad was way too salty. Really wanted to like this place, but the experience was simply not acceptable that I left hungry and not happy read more

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We were really looking forward to dining here, especially after booking our reservation five days in advance and noting a gluten allergy. Unfortunately, after being seated, our waiter kindly let us know they didn't have any gluten-free pasta that day and needed prior notice to accommodate us. We ended up having to leave. The staff were very courteous, which earns them two stars, but the lack of communication regarding dietary restrictions was a big letdown. read more

Located in the old Gianni's that opened this year. Highlights: Great service, courteous staff. Recommend the Antipasti appetizer. Gender neutral restrooms Parking in the back and off street Food was good. We thought the split portion for the salad was small. I had the pasta with salmon and it wasn't bad but it's not for me personally. Bolognese was good. Dessert and coffee was a good ending. If we go back, we'll try a different entree for variety. read more

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I really wanted to love this place, but there were just too many issues with our experience here to justify a trip back. The cocktails are good, but the prices do not match the experience or food quality. Some of the food was decent, but portions were inconsistent (like a tiny piece of short rib for $40). The two servers we had were very nice, however, the restaurant was not busy and our table and everyone around us had at least one issue or another. Major problems: *Not being told the specials until asking (and after ordering an appetizer). *Going to order Bolognese and being told "we are out of Bolognese." *Being delivered the 3 item dessert menu and then going to order 10 minutes later to be told "we are out of Tiramisu." *The pasta is not homemade or even fresh pasta I thought maybe I was expecting too much, but the gentlemen at the table behind us told them "I came here to eat Italian food, not to eat a pork chop, I don't understand why you don't have Bolognese." The other tables all seemed to have issues, whether it be with the service pacing or random things like the explanation of the special which was called "Frutti di Mare," but was a scallop or salmon dish on a pea puree (no pasta) and absolutely nothing close to what Frutti di Mare actually is. All in all, $300 (we brought our own wine) later, and while I wish this place luck, I'll be going elsewhere. read more

Rosmarino is a new Italian restaurant in San Ramon. The restaurant is up-scald at a reasonable price. Staff is all helpful. The scallop entrée was perfectly prepared and nicely split for wife and I. All dishes complemented each other. Tables were all covered in white linens adding a nice elegance. The restaurant is small but executed with elegance. The servers, staff and management all made us feel welcome. We recommend giving Rosmarino a try. read more

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This used to be where Gianni was we decided to give it a try based on all the good reviews and it did not disappoint! We made reservation and was quickly seated. The interior was very nicely decorated, love the color combination and made us feel so warmth and cozy but the spacing between tables was a little tight. The service was as warm too and we really enjoyed our food... especially the dessert, Yum! So glad to have a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. Will be back for sure. read more

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I tried Rosmarino for dinner while in the area for work. There used to be a nice Italian restaurant in this space, so I'm happy to see a new business has taken it over. The menu is not very large. Service: Server was nice and accommodated my off-menu asks (a side of penne ala vodka that wasn't on the menu and charged me for a kids pasta). Food: I ordered the Frutti de mare with salmon and the "side" of penne ala vodka. I enjoyed them both. The salmon on the Frutti de mare may have been a little under cooked, but I like the crispiness of the outside. It was a bit salty for my taste. The vegetables were tasty tossed in the pesto and champagne butter. I don't think they make their own pasta, but the penne was cooked al dente and the vodka sauce was pretty good. I do wish they served complimentary bread though. Overall I enjoyed my meal and would return to try something else another time. read more

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Rosmarino opened where the old Gianni's was. And we loved Gianni's. So happy to report that Rosmarino offers the same taste and quality we had come to expect from Gianni's. The decor is updated, light and more sophisticated. Service is impeccable. We went in for a late dinner and it was just 2 people so didn't get to try a whole lot of dishes. The caprese salad take was excellent with peaches and the lasagna portion was big enough to satisfy our hunger pangs. Needless to say, we will be back for a big meal sometime soon in the future. read more

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When we walked in the restaurant without reservations and were pleasantly greeted by the staff. Eating at our odd hour, there were plenty of tables available. Today was our first visit to Rosmarino. Aubrey was wonderful and very helpful with our questions. We ordered the penne a la vodka, the kids rigatoni bolognese, and the clams and chicken fennel sausage. My son loved the bolognese--we must try the full serving of this dish next time! We realized that the restaurant has only been open for a month. Walking through the room, the whole restaurant looks spacious, modernized and freshly renovated. There is plenty of free parking in their private parking lot. read more

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While driving by late at night, I noticed an "open" sign lit up in the new Rosmarino -- with little to no chance that they were still actually open, I opened the front door... and was greeted by the owners and their friends hosting their soft open- their FIRST night! With open arms, they seated me despite the late hours, and from start to finish I had one of the most memorable meals of my life. I ordered: short ribs and the scallops: AMAZING! Both were perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Cesar salad: YUM. They use real anchovies! A dirty martini: One of the best I've ever had! What stood out more than anything was the amazing and warm atmosphere that was created with Rosmarino-- all of the owners and staff were above and beyond passionate and kind, and all of the interior work is beautiful and warm. I was excited to come back, and returned about a month later. This time we tried the lasagna and the linguine and clams- I wouldn't order the lasagna again (personally found it to be too soggy, and I don't love zucchini in my lasagna), but the linguine and clams was DELICIOUS. Once again, the service was excellent. This is now a local favorite for me! read more

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Such a lovely Italian restaurant with the warmest, coziest atmosphere! The space is small and intimate, making the entire dining experience feel extra special. The food was absolutely excellent--fresh, flavorful, beautifully prepared, and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was delicious and satisfying. Gerardo, our server, was excellent, friendly, attentive, welcoming, and always made sure we had everything we needed. A charming hidden gem that I would happily visit again and recommend to anyone who loves authentic Italian food and wonderful service! read more

How lucky am I to live near this place. I read the Yelp reviews and just had to try this place. The focaccia bread was crisp and sweet which came with the oil and vinegar, perfection. The warm olives were also delicious. Our mains were Spaghetti Carciofo, it was very light and zesty and the chicken was tender. The lasagna was so cheesy and had the right amount of vegetables. The rigatoni bolognese was al dente and delicious but I wished it had more sauce. Everything came out piping hot, just the way it's supposed to be! Gerardo, our server was very attentive and polite, he did an amazing job! I also ordered the Side Car from the cocktail menu, it was so tasty!! It's a small but very welcoming and cute place to dine at. I can't wait to come back and enjoy other dishes. I just wish they had calamari! read more

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Enjoyed immensely. The food had a fresh take on Italian. I had the salmon. The green sauce was very flavorful. The spirit free drinks were delicious. The tiramisu was to die for. Will visit again to try their lasagna read more

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Place was a lot fancier inside than exterior suggested. Service was friendly but slow. We ordered goat cheese, sausage, polenta with shrimp, frutti di mare with scallops. They were generous with shrimp and scallops. Scallop platter was light but filling and flavors on point. The polenta was creamy and jumbo shrimp grilled to perfection. Husband also ordered gold rush drink and liked it - great date night. Price very reasonable for quality of food. read more

Rosmarino - Scallops on top of corn and polenta & shrimp with additional sausage on the side. - Wine Bars Near Me - San Ramon, California

Rosnarino is a restaurant serving Italian food located at where Gianni's used to be. When Gianni's closed, I was definitely a tad sad but I'm glad another restaurant that is similar in quality replaced it. The overall menu is what you would expect from a restaurant like this. They do offer a good range of cocktail and drinks and they definitely packed a punch. The salmon pasta I ordered was very rich and full of flavor. My wife ordered a dish (forgot the name) was quite delicious as well. Lastly we finished off with a goat cheese bread dip and that was rich and creamy. I think since this restaurant is still a bit new, it seems like the staff is a little inexperienced. Overall a good experience. read more

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Absolutely delicious dinner with amazing service and a comfortable atmosphere. Each of us got a beet salad, focaccia for the table (the sauce was amazing) and an order of shrimp and polenta, short ribs and salmon. Each diner enjoyed their meal - I had salmon and tasted the short ribs. All was excellent. Crème brûlée for dessert. Perfect evening. Highly recommend! read more

Food was outstanding! Very traditional and delicious. Service was fantastic. Very friendly. Restaurant is small so make a reservation. It is very lovely inside. Highly recommend you try this restaurant. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Well I went back for more and my taste buds were once again fulfilled with joy!! I ordered the polenta with the ribs and the Caesar salad with smoked sardines , that is a great combo I call it my personal happy meal when I go there the RV happy meal, I highly recommend this dish combo!! Also Premium service going on with very nice people that love their work and it shows! read more

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Rosmarino is a find! The food is high quality and deliciously prepared. My Caesar salad, salmon entree and tiramisu were as excellent as any I've ever had. The menu is a huge improvement on many a person sees at the usual Danville haunts. There are actually things to order!!! Restaurant decor is fresh and beautiful. Our server was lovely. Highly recommended! read more

We went here for our anniversary. Based on the reviews we decided to try this restaurant. I was very disappointed. The drinks were good but that was the only good thing about this place . Food was very average. I ordered the risotto, it was watery and bland. My husband ordered the lamb lollipops and polenta as an appetizer - it was extremely dry. He also ordered the pork chops with scalloped potatoes as the main, the sauce was watery. We are extremely disappointed with this place never going back here again. read more

Had a good meal for the first time. Cozy family style place. Their food was pretty good. read more

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This was our first time coming here and we were impressed!! We had the lasagna, the spaghetti carfioco, the shrimp and polenta and the short ribs. The quality of the food was apparent in the taste!! They also have a kids menu and the butter pasta was a hit with my daughter! The service was excellent, the food was great and the ambiance was nice! We are so happy to have found this place and will definitely be back!! Our server was Sebastian and he was attentive and amazing !! read more

We came here for the second time and it was amazing! I ordered the Spaghetti Carciofo with chicken, artichokes, lemon, capers, and cream. It was absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned. My wife had the pork chop with au gratin potatoes, and she loved it. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the potatoes were just heavenly. read more

This is a hidden gem we found recently. The food was great. Warm Goat Cheese, Lasagne, Parmesan eggplant were outstanding. Foccassia bread tasted great too and was different from other places. Service was fantastic. They folks were nice right from you enter the restaurant. Although the restaurant was right next to some car repair shop, good ambience inside. Overall very nice. We will be back. read more

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Great food. Great service. We enjoyed everything. We had a birthday celebration. We really enjoyed our evening. Thank you. read more

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Excellent food, atmosphere and service. A five star rating is not good enough. This restaurant deserves 10 stars. Will be a regular customer of this great restaurant. read more

The pasta was really good, rigatoni bolognese with beef marrow and pork, red wine, parmigiana that was spot on. Pops ordered the penne alla vodka with spinach chili and shallot. We also enjoyed the melon salad with generous portions, and a creamy goat cheese Small, cozy vibes with a wide variety of cocktails. Service was attentive, light and caring. Also has the charm of a local restaurant. read more

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This is the perfect date night restaurant! You can't go wrong with the ambiance and staff! I could immediately tell that the chef put a lot of care and effort into preparing the food! It tasted great and I am definitely returning for more great experiences! Thank you for opening up this wonderful Italian restaurant in such a convenient location! read more

It's okay, but just isn't special and prefer so many other places now in the area and Walnut Creek to what is offered here. Wish we just had more decent nice dining atmosphere places like this in general. read more

We just had wonderful and delicious experience dining at Rosmarino tonight. Started with cocktails and the clams with sausage appetizer followed with both the wedge and caesar, excellent. For the mains, the lasagna bolognese and shrimp with polenta., again excellent. The staff is attentive, and the atmosphere is charming. Looking forward to our next meal here already. Don't skip the affogato and tiramisu. read more

Rosmarino - Lasagna Bolognese & Shrimp w/ polenta - Wine Bars Near Me - San Ramon, California

My wife and I were in the area visiting friends and selected Rosmarino based on the Yelp reviews. So much so we cancelled a reservation elsewhere as this was closer to our hotel and the reviews were awesome. What a mistake! We eat out a lot and this was, without doubt, the worst Italian restaurant we have ever eaten in. Service was friendly, atmosphere pleasant, but the food. My wife ordered eggplant. She had to cut it with a steak knife and was up half the night with an upset stomach. She told the server about her food allergies to shellfish as she always does and when he brought the food he made a joke about there not being too much fish in the meal. That is not something to joke about with someone who almost died twice because of it. I ordered the spaghetti with artichokes and chicken. Unremarkable and bland. We came on a Saturday and whoever was the chef should be run out of town. I'd be embarrassed to serve food like this. I also question the validity of the positive reviews or the judgement of the locals who choose to eat here especially when you consider all the other options nearby. This place should be avoided. read more

Made a reservation for this restaurant for a belated Valentines dinner. When we pulled up to the parking lot, it looked familiar and I realized we had been here before. It's nice and cozy on the inside and the staff is friendly. We had bread to start which was warm and toasted. My husband liked his salmon and pasta dish as well as his chopped salad, though it was nothing he raved about. I was looking forward to my entree, the polenta and shrimp, but I was disappointed. Though there was an abundance of shrimp, the polenta presentation was almost non-existent. It was drowned in some kind of broth, and therefore the polenta was almost like a soup, what with little polenta that was on the plate. I've seen there is quite a lot of favorable reviews so I expected more. I can't say what we ordered the first time we were here, but obviously it wasn't a memorable experience. Sadly, I don't think we'll be returning. read more

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We did takeout for Valentines Day. My wife wanted the meat lasagna again and I went with the short rib and polenta. Lasagna, once again, was amazing. The short rib was very tender and flavorful. The polenta paired perfectly but was a tad bland on its own. Overall, awesome dish. Takeout was timely and hot. read more

What delicious food and great server we really love the place it is super clean and beautiful paintings. Drinks on point read more

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