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Pappo
"Northern California Cuisine Done With Precision"-Oakland Tribune A Blend Of Local, Seasonal and Organic Ingredients Prepared Using Classic and Modern Technique."
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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(41)
- fit for foodies(35)
- special occasion(21)
- romantic(15)
- notable wine list(14)
- great for outdoor dining(10)
Pappo Reviews List
Review 1 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I need to eat a gluten free diet for health reasons. Whereas the waitress volunteered to answer my questions, the chef was not very cooperative. We ordered some fries and the chef just explained that the oil they were using had been used for other foods that had gluten. I would have liked for him to volunteer to use new oil for our order. So, I could not eat any fries."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2013
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Review 2 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A gem in Alameda
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our dining there matched Pappo's reputation. It seems to be the best place we've found in Alameda. We will return."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and great service. The chef/pwner mingles with the customers and adds a nice personal touch. The servers are very attentive. I recommend it highly to everyone."
Dined on 6/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Neighborhood Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I just moved to Alameda and we walked over to Pappo. We had a great meal (calamari, beets, mixed green sald, truffle/ parmesan and truffle gnocchi, and steak) with a great server.
The truffle gnocchi was really delicious but heavy, a good item to share. The steak was delicious with really good greens. The beets were fresh and very tasty.
Highly recommended."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overpriced and slow
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Overpriced for what you get and the quality. The food is average. I ordered the hangar steak medium. It came well done and tough. Service is extremely slow. If you're going to a movie, allow extra time. We won't be going back, as there are other restaurants that give you more value for your money."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved Pappo. Great food and lovely ambiance. A real gem in the Alameda scene on park street. The menu is delightful and it was perfect for our romantic date night.
Our only slight issue is that waitress seemed a bit rushed and all-business. She took our drink order and was gone before we looked twice. Happened again with the food. I don't know if they were understaffed that night.
We'll be back, and hopefully find a server as happy to be there as we are."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Could easily be better
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again, Pappos fell flat for me. They were seriously understaffed and it took 3 hours for us to have drinks, appetizers, dinner and dessert. The waitress, while she said all the right things, was not warm and did not cue into us well at all. The table was too small for a party of four and we were constantly trying to move plates around. Food was pretty good...kale salad and desserts were outstanding. We were trying to celebrate a special occasion but something kept getting in our way...I think it was the waitress."
Dined on 6/05/2013
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Review 8 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food ... varied portion sizes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good food at Poppo. The wine was also good. Only complaint was that the Gnocchi portion was much too small (enough sauce but only 9 pieces of Gnocchi). I actually left the Poppo's hungry.
I would definitely go back but would make sure I ordered an item that would be equivalent to the other pasta dishes."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Charming and Comfortable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was outstanding and the service, impeccable! The ambiance created a charming and comfortable setting. It was like eating at a friend's house. I almost wanted to get up and help with the dishes afterward. :) I'm from Southern California, so it was a real treat to find Pappo. I will certainly recommend it to my friends!"
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not worth it
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Quality of food has definitely gone down!!"
Dined on 3/29/2013
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Review 11 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
it's fresh...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was a bit disappointed that there were no potatoes other than fries on the menu.The pate was nothing to write home about, although it was very attractively plated.
i just can't imagine paying $26 for a skirt steak and fries, which was the only beef offering other than a burger... We were told that we could upgrade to a rib eye. No price was given..."
i just can't imagine paying $26 for a skirt steak and fries, which was the only beef offering other than a burger... We were told that we could upgrade to a rib eye. No price was given..."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wonderful dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we had a wonderful dinner at pappo. the food was fabulous--we especially liked the anchovy-filled olives, the steak frites, and tuna tartar. the wine list was very reasonable and the service was excellent. we will definitely be back--often!"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Alameda Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love going to Pappo's--perfect caesar salad, perfect steak and the most perfect chocolate terrine on the planet!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A-MAZING
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've eaten at just about every restaurant on the island, and after 4-years in-between meals there Pappo's is still the best!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Alameda spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We took our time trying Pappo out, but, now that we've been, we wish we'd gone much sooner. The service was excellent. We enjoyed the burger and the arugula and quinoa salad. I love the decor and the nice little patio."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Happy Mother's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for a Mother's Day dinner and had a great meal. Food was excellent and the staff were very accommodating to our child. The food was fresh and the timing was great.
We will go back for sure."
We will go back for sure."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 17 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pappo
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When we arrived for our reservation, we were seated immediately and the server took care of us right away.
The server went over the daily specials. We order the salami plate, duck liver pâté, arugula with quinoa, and Tuscany kale salad as appetizer. All the appetizer were very good and easy to share. Next up for entrees, duck leg, steak frites, salmon and 2 sea bass.
The Seabass was moist with a crispy skin. It was delicious.
As for the salmon, it was mostly dry with the exception of the center.
Duck leg was very good. But the steak frites was flank steak which was chewy and just okay.
Overall, it was a good dining experience with fast service and we were done with dinner quickly for Mother Day."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A little neighborhood special
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A little neighborhood special in Alameda. Will definitely come back again!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tasty, fresh, cutting edge
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tasty, fresh, cutting edge and traditional, well curated wine list, good prices, great neighborhood, across from beautiful historic movie theater."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing overall
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had dinner at Pappo's several times several years ago and thought it was wonderful. I had Easter brunch there a couple of years ago and again thought it was great. However, our brunch there last Sunday was just okay. The service was quite slow, especially since we arrived early and there was only one other table occupied for the first 20 minutes or so. It took too long to get our drinks, to get our order taken, and to get our food. I had the strata with strawberries and pecans (a variation on French toast) and it was overly sweet, with very few tiny fragments of pecans and not enough strawberries. To be fair, my friend ordered the egg scramble with smoked salmon and asparagus, and I tasted it and it was quite good."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
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Review 21 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is predictibly and solidly
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is predictibly and solidly good and menu is varied enough to meet most anyone's taste. The once "must have" bread pudding has lost some luster."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A pleasant return visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was well presented, and staff split the dishes we shared for us without us having to ask. I appreciate the fresh dishes and flatware smoothly exchanged out with every course. Salmon was moist and seasoned well. And dessert shared was plenty for two - and delicious.
We ordered thefruit and cheese plate for the first time. Camberbert cheese was warm and good with the toasted bread. We were a bit disappointed to only get 6 small raspberries as the fruit portion of this appetizer plate.
My boyfriend, who is a bit of a wine connoisseur, was impressed with his glass of wine.
We had requested the window seat and were quite happy to be shown to this table on arrival - as there is only one. A nice treat."
We ordered thefruit and cheese plate for the first time. Camberbert cheese was warm and good with the toasted bread. We were a bit disappointed to only get 6 small raspberries as the fruit portion of this appetizer plate.
My boyfriend, who is a bit of a wine connoisseur, was impressed with his glass of wine.
We had requested the window seat and were quite happy to be shown to this table on arrival - as there is only one. A nice treat."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 23 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was the best meal out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was the best meal out I have had in a long time. Wonderful food. I went with my boyfriend and his mom. We all ordered something different and each meal was fantastic. I had the special which was lamb, mushroom bread pudding and brussel sprouts and it was perfect. The wine list was good, and the prices reasonable. Service was attentive, and friendly without being too "there". I would highly recommend this place and I'm really fussy."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was fantastic .... great portions ... great quality .... very good service!
We will be back."
We will be back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We hadn't been to Pappo in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We hadn't been to Pappo in awhile and were very impressed with the quality of the food. The flavors were great and portions were ample."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2001
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Pappo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love Pappo's. The food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love Pappo's. The food and service are always excellent."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Pappo
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic