What I ordered versus what I got (vegetarian). Not happy about it, came with meat but wasn't listed…read moreto include meat.

Picked up a small pesto pizza. It was good, ready on time, etc. Look forward to going back…read more I do wish their online menu had a "make your own pizza" option where you could add any toppings you want. It seems to be limited to the pre-designed pizza options.

Tried Pasta Pelican with my family and honestly it's one of those spots that feels like a hidden…read moregem right on the water. The marina views alone make it worth it, especially around sunset. Food-wise, the pasta is solid, fresh, flavorful, and comes in generous portions. The seafood dishes really stand out too, especially anything with shrimp or scallops. Nothing super fancy, but definitely comforting and well done. Service was friendly and relaxed, which matches the whole vibe of the place. It's more of a chill, sit and enjoy your meal kind of restaurant rather than something upscale or rushed. Overall, great spot if you're looking for good Italian food with a view in Alameda. Would come back for the atmosphere alone.

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!

TLDR: Great date night spot or place to bring the fam!…read more Highlights: the set menu made ordering easy. My mom doesn't usually eat a ton but she ate almost everything and enjoyed it all! My favorite was the gnocchi - it was the perfect texture. It was a little salty but I didn't mind. Service/ambiance: 10/10. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Notes: The focaccia was harder than I expected. The seasoning was great but it's not your typical soft focaccia so heads up! Parking was easy and so was snagging a reservation. We originally booked for outside but were able to switch to indoors since it was chilly out.

I've been eager to try MAMA in Oakland, and I'm thrilled I finally had the chance. Although I…read moredidn't have a reservation, the staff graciously seated me at a cozy outdoor table next to a heat lamp, which was a nice touch! Their three-course prix fixe menu offers some tempting add-ons, and I couldn't help but notice how appetizing the focaccia and fried chicken looked. Starting off, I chose the white bean soup. Its almost smoky flavor gave it a delightful depth and complexity, making each spoonful both comforting and rich. The prosciutto and sun-dried tomato ragù gave a lovely contrast. For my main course, I went with the ricotta lasagna. A perfect balance of acidity that really brightened the flavors. The layers of cheese, tomato-braised beef, and pork melded together beautifully, easily one of the best lasagnas I've ever tasted. To wrap up my meal, I indulged in the tiramisu. This dessert was an absolute dream! Light and fluffy, it practically melted in my mouth, with perfectly balanced layers of espresso-soaked sponge cake and mascarpone cream. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. This meal was a perfect blend of flavors and comfort, and I highly recommend MAMA to anyone in the area!

I will be the first to post a review, and sadly it's not a positive one. GrubHub was offering $5.00…read moreoff to try this new restaurant. So I ordered "Spaghetti with Meaty Marinara and 3 Piece Meatballs" for $15.99. What I received was spaghetti and meatballs, no meaty sauce. The flavor was bland and nothing to rave about. The 3 meatballs were tasty. The pasta was a little dry. Perhaps you should put a scoop of sauce on top of the pasta before you seal the container. Also, they use a foil container, not a microwavable one. The dish itself tastes average, nothing special. For $15.99, you should add extra sauce and add a free dinner roll. If you do a little research, you will find that "901 Marina Village" is the Straw Hat Pizza Restaurant. I don't know if this is a shared kitchen, a ghost kitchen, or just a menu option at Straw hat in Alameda. Would I order again? Nope, not worth $15.99, even with $5.00 off. 901 Marina Village is the Straw Hat Pizza in the Marina Village shopping center. Free parking. Near the Alameda Tube. (Review during Covid-19 Shutdown, takeout and delivery only)

My order through GrubHub took forever to arrive, and I couldn't track it on the app because this…read moreplace uses their own drivers (not GrubHub drivers). When it did arrive, I received the completely wrong item. So I called the restaurant, and they seemed to realize before I even finished explaining, because clearly another customer had received my order. I confirmed the item I ordered and they said they'd re-deliver. I live 10-15 min from the restaurant. 35 min later the re-delivered item arrived.... still not correct. I ordered "Bruschetta Chicken Pasta" and there was no bruschetta. The food itself was also pretty mediocre for the price they're charging. My husband was unimpressed with the quality and scant portion of his meatball spaghetti. The portion of my re-delivered item was ok, but the earlier (wrong) item they delivered was a tiny portion, the container barely half full. GrubHub provided a full refund for my Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, at least. Also as others have noted: the restaurant address is actually the address for VJ's Sports Bar, formerly Straw Hat Pizza, so not sure what's going on there... Bottom line: avoid this place.

Am definitely coming back!…read more Food: 10/10. Tried their Greek salad (forgot to take pic) and Detroit style bbq chicken pizza. Both were awesome. Comparable to Detroit style pizza I've had in the midwest Service: 10/10. Fast and friendly service (we also were the only guests dining in at the time) Ambiance: clean and artsy interior (elegant chandelier in the middle of the room). Was surprisingly quiet for a Sunday lunch (we arrived at noon)

Ordered a 9" Deep Dish Pizza Pie with Mushrooms. It was NOT hot, Sauce was Extremely Bland Canned…read moreTomatoes. Crust was Interesting Crunchy Texture again Very Bland. I had to ask for Salt (I DON'T EAT SALT) NO Garlic, Oregano Lite Italian Seasonings. My server was okay, polite, but did not offer more hot water for my green tea. RESTROOMS NEEDS SERIOUS ATTENTION, (NO PAPER TOWELS) ODERS! I was too impressed with the venue options. I don't think I will be returning. Just didn't work for me.

Pizzetta Geralidine is a wood-fired pizza pop-up inside Shakewell on Mondays…read more(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=6NafW1ZO4PyWS5decid6TQ). Their website only has dates in January so not sure if this will be continuing regularly after. Short menu (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=ivvGo9ZWAiZwt82k6dgNiQ) - that last pizza changed from 1/3 to 1/10 to a Lebanese pizza. They have indoor seating or outdoor in Shakewell's parklet (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=b3t10EpGLjd6hpr0aEJwcQ) I tried the Calabrian as a take & bake (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=VZOkeIi9PGNrcGgitXcAMQ) which was just OK. The centers of my crust was not fully cooked and probably user error maybe exacerbated by finishing it the next day and sitting in the fridge? The Salsiccia, which I got fully baked, was much better (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=2M5g-ocT43aC8j7ffChvLQ) though the Calbarian chilis packed more heat than I was expecting! Moral - leave the baking to the pros? Worth checking out. Call in to order.

We attended the pop-up event at Novel Brewing & the pizza was amazing! We ordered the Funghi pizza…read moreand the Salchicha. The crust was was both crispy, soft and chewy. My favorite always the Funghi pizza. The mushrooms and the cheese were so fresh and flavorful. I would say that this is the best thin crust pizza I've ever had, far better than Cheeseboard.

I was recently gifted some pasta shells and wanted to buy some sauce to go with it so Belotti…read moreBottega is the place to be! You can buy fresh varieties of pasta and lots of options of sauces (cook within 2-3 days though, it's fresh) to cook at home or eat there bistro style! There's a counter and a few bistro tables/chairs outside so limited seating. This time I bought the rabbit sugo (lightly orangey) and pesto (fresh and bright) and loved them both. My go to sauce is usually the boars sauce that goes with the agnolotti (sorry words, I lost you), but you can't go wrong. If you dine in, you must try the mushroom tagliatelle. There people there are super knowledgeable and helpful if you need to make a decision when there's too many good options. PS - double check address !! There's two Belottis :)

Stopped at Belotti bottega for a quick dinner before watching Hamnet at the Piedmont…read more Belotti the restaurant remains my favorite pasta place in the East Bay (or maybe the whole bay), and I'd been feeling some urgency about revisiting places like this because of my impending move. The salad and the pasta were excellent as I expected, though the pasta portion size was truly very small - maybe that's just because of the special we ordered? I feel like portions were bigger at the restaurant though, but maybe that's just my memory. Still a cute hip dinner option. Hamnet was a bit torturous.