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Piacere
Piacere’s cuisine reflects a commitment to fresh, seasonal ingredients, making sustainability much more than a buzz word with them! Using locally grown produce, premium meats, and the finest poultry and seafood, Chef Miriam Russell-Wadleigh creates unique, accessible dishes with simple, timeless appeal. From small bites in the lounge to a decadent dinner, an outdoor lunch or an evening with friends, Piacere invites guests to share a casually-elegant, delicious experience! A Peninsula favorite!
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67 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 67 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(30)
- great for outdoor dining(24)
- special occasion(19)
- fit for foodies(18)
- good for groups(16)
- notable wine list(14)
Piacere Reviews List
Review 1 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perfect for a spring afternoon
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Piacere is good, the service is spotty, but the atmosphere is perfect. There's nothing better than sitting outdoors, sipping a bloody mary while enjoying an appetizer and people-watching. We've been here several times and it's still one of our favorite activities for a Sunday afternoon."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Mother's Day Drunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Piacere is one of the best places for brunch, the food is prepared very well and service can't be beat. We were 12 with four Mothers in our group for Mother's Day and we all were made to feel right at home. Our waitress was great, even though the restaurant was very busy she answered all our questions with complete attention to our needs. Each one of us had a great time. We'll be back!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a perfect night filled with food good, great service and a big thumbs for accommodating a big party"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were a large party of 10 for a business lunch. Service was a bit slow - but the waitress was very fun which made the wait okay. Two people ordered the Shrimp salad specifically because it came with Avacado? Unfortunately, we had to ask for the avacado. I would definitely go back - and I've been there many times before. Thank you."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good. We sat outside which was very pleasant. The only issue was that one of the items we ordered we did not receive and it was on the bill. With all the choices of Italian/American fair on this busy street they need to up their game."
Dined on 4/29/2013
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Review 6 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
i just wanted to thank you
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"i just wanted to thank you for the great dinner at your restaurant. the food was exceptional and done perfectly for my family and I. It is very nice to see a restaurant that truly cares about people that enjoy coming into your restaurant"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 7 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was great but my lobster salad. Lobster was rubbery and seemed frozen. Everyone else loved there food and overall great experience."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2002
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 8 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We happened to catch a live
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We happened to catch a live band playing on Saturday. They were good, playing classic rock, somewhat on the loud side.
The gnochi was amazing, the chicken pot pie was not particularly to my taste. The short ribs were also good."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 9 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Local Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The wine list is amazing and waitress outstanding. When asked she recommended the special wood grilled brussels sprouts appetizer. Even though I usually detest brussels sprouts I ordered them just to see and could not believe how fabulous they were!!! True test of a good waitress is to know your restaurant specials."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Citrus Salad was outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Citrus Salad was outstanding and the roasted beet salad was superior.
The Argentinian Amlbec was outstanding with its cedar finish. The Pinot Grigio from Santa Cruz was smooth and light...very nice.
The Scallops were perfectly cooked; the tomato, mozzarella, basil pizza was excellent; the small plate of Asparagus Tortellini with Goat Cheese combined flavors that titilated the palate.
The horseradish pancake was good but could have used more horseradish...the salmon it was combined with was good."
The Argentinian Amlbec was outstanding with its cedar finish. The Pinot Grigio from Santa Cruz was smooth and light...very nice.
The Scallops were perfectly cooked; the tomato, mozzarella, basil pizza was excellent; the small plate of Asparagus Tortellini with Goat Cheese combined flavors that titilated the palate.
The horseradish pancake was good but could have used more horseradish...the salmon it was combined with was good."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
This was one of the worst
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was one of the worst meals we have ever had!!!! Our server could have cared less if we were happy or if the food was o.k. and he threw things at us.... The menu was odd and didn't have the kinds of food that we thought this restaurant had...We have been there over the years, many times and it was always goo. THere was such a lively bar scene and loud music that it was almost impossible to walk out of there. We will not go back!!!!!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2002
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Review 12 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went for saturday brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went for saturday brunch with my 7 girlfriends and we had so much fun. The food was delicious and the services was excellent. We are definetely look forward to coming back for dinner."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 13 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Only complaint is their Caezar
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Only complaint is their Caezar salad isn't very good."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
dont go here on valentines day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"never ,never again on valentines day. we have dined here in the past, even on valentines day, but the service this time was the w o r s t. we were seated promptly, waitress came over before we could even look at the menus. we didnt see her again for 20 minutes. the dinner took a total of 3 hours, and we had to take our dessert to go because it was late and we had to go to work the next day. every course took about 45 mins to get. no bread on the table till we asked. my appetizer went to the guy at the table next to me, who had already had his and graciously gave it to me. wine came out wrong, i got my courses about 10 minutes before my husband got his. waitress just kept coming out with apologies, and not one thing was comped."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
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Review 15 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We went there for Valentine's
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went there for Valentine's Day. The martinis were watered down when finally delivered. An "end cut" of Prime Rib was anything but. The second entree we ordered was tasteless. All in all, for a special (and not inexpensive) dinner, it was anything but special."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 16 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We made the mistake of dining
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We made the mistake of dining out on Valentines Day but since this has been a favorite restaurant of ours where we have had many good meals in the past we thought we would be safe. WRONG. Bad food, rushed service but slow to engage with us, wines on the menu that werenot in the cellar, and horrible experience overall, sadly. We will not be repeat customers."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2002
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Review 17 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We ate a weekend lunch here;
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ate a weekend lunch here; we ordered coffee, which took twenty minutes to show up. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich, which he described as dry but not bad. I ordered a half portion of the risotto gnocchi, which the waiter assured me was large enough for a lunch portion. There were FOUR gnocchi. When I asked what happened to the rest of them, the waiter responded, "well, it's the half portion." I then decided to order a cup of soup, which was the potato leek; it essentially tasted like a cup of thickened saline. The soup was so salty I couldn't eat it, and was clearly from a can. We decided to just get a coffee refill and head out; it took another twenty minutes to get more coffee. Disappointing (lovely patio though)."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 18 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Food, Great Ambiance...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed my dinner but we had to return my mom's cuz the meat was supposed to be well done but it was burnt and had the bitter taste. We also had a wobbly table but they took care of that pretty quick. I was a little disappointed that my 50th Birthday was not acknowledged even though I had mentioned it on the Open Table when making reservations. Last year, they acknowledged it. Everyone else enjoyed their food & yummy drinks."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 19 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food quality has really
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food quality has really gone down. It is becoming a mediocre place which charges premium prices. Occasional live music is not enough what is going on in the kitchen"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2006
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Review 20 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had group of 12 -advanced
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had group of 12 -advanced reservation so they had time to prepare. Food was good, service was not great but acceptable. Table was crammed into a corner. Not big enough for the group."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Another fine dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A very pleasant dinner. The citrus salad was quite unusual, with lots of great tastes and textures. The trumpet mushroom appetizer was also flavorful, more like a salad than what we expected. The artichoke raviolis were excellent and the Day Boat Scallops were perfect, with flavors found in the citrus salad in a different form. We picked a nice Italian white from their special wine list which was excellent. The wine list is a bit pricey in general however. The staff was conscientious and polite."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 22 for Piacere
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first time to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time to visit Paicere. The draw was several unique items on the menu such as the lamb bacon mash potatoes. We had the roasted beet salad which was very good. It was tangy, the greens were fresh, and the beets blended with with the greens. The sliders were great and there was huge amount of french fries. I had the pork chop which was a little on the fatty side; but, the roasted yams made up for it.
The place was hopping which made the service abit on the slow side and a few times I felt abandoned; but, this won't deter me from a second visit."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Piacere
Based on the average of (45) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
6 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic