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Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar saves some tables for walk-ins, please call Bellanico directly for large party reservations.
Bellanico is a continuation of Chris Shepherd & Elizabeth Frumusa’s successful restaurant in San Francisco, Aperto in Potrero Hill. Bellanico is a neighborhood restaurant located in the Glenview district of Oakland. The name Bellanico is derived from their daughters’ nicknames, Bella & Nico.
The Bellanico staff take great pride in food, service and wine. Jonathan Luce, Chef, serve rustic Italian cuisine that changes seasonally. They are dedicated to serving the best seasonal, local, sustainable and organic products that they can find.
Bellanico features Pitman Farms Chicken, Prather Ranch Meat, Duroc Pork and only wild caught fish and seafood. It also features a wine bar offering Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian wines. There are more than 25 wines by the glass & 6 different flights of wine.
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Bellanico is a continuation of Chris Shepherd & Elizabeth Frumusa’s successful restaurant in San Francisco, Aperto in Potrero Hill. Bellanico is a neighborhood restaurant located in the Glenview district of Oakland. The name Bellanico is derived from their daughters’ nicknames, Bella & Nico.
The Bellanico staff take great pride in food, service and wine. Jonathan Luce, Chef, serve rustic Italian cuisine that changes seasonally. They are dedicated to serving the best seasonal, local, sustainable and organic products that they can find.
Bellanico features Pitman Farms Chicken, Prather Ranch Meat, Duroc Pork and only wild caught fish and seafood. It also features a wine bar offering Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian wines. There are more than 25 wines by the glass & 6 different flights of wine.
157 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 157 reviews
5 stars
(65)
4 stars
(75)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(132)
- fit for foodies(107)
- notable wine list(48)
- special occasion(46)
- romantic(28)
- great for brunch(27)
Bellanico Reviews List
Review 1 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What would have been an excellent experience was undone once again by sloppy, unprofessional service. One example is that two separate courses were brought at the same time minutes after the waiter had spoken to us about pacing. We sent one back, but left a bad taste"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always amazing food, elegantly presented, and excellent value. Check out their $20 3-course fixed price lunch ... best deal in town."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ultimate Neighborhood Gem...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great menu, interesting wines, friendly staff, easy parking...only negative is it is a bit noisy, but many places are these days."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food at Bellanico is outstanding. Well prepared and excellent presentation. Service is very good and not pretentious.
Two small drawbacks for an overall outstanding rating - the kitchen noise level is unnecessarily too loud and the dining chairs are way too uncomfortable to bear all through dinner and dessert. Oh yes, tablecloths would be a nice addition."
Two small drawbacks for an overall outstanding rating - the kitchen noise level is unnecessarily too loud and the dining chairs are way too uncomfortable to bear all through dinner and dessert. Oh yes, tablecloths would be a nice addition."
Dined on 6/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yum!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been there twice and am referring to friends - love, love the food! Will keep going back!"
Dined on 6/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Like Italy!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a surprise! The nettle pasta was truly inspired. the wine list is reasonably priced and the selections fit the meal."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, excellent friendly service. We went to celebrate our daughter's graduation and had a wonderful time. We all loved our meals (I had the pork loin which was fabulous) and the desert sampler. We had a hard time picking a favorite dessert from the sampler. Only regret is that it took us so long to go for our first time. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely dinner, 4 course was great, steak, cauliflower fritters, goat cheese and lemon cake, all delicious and so much food. The pork tenderloin and belly was outstanding and the duck liver was wonderful.
Service has improved, enjoyable evening"
Service has improved, enjoyable evening"
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Surprisingly sophisticated
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For a neighborhood spot with nice but not fancy decor -- the food was both simple and sophisticated. Great use of farm fresh ingredients. The beet & ricotta ravioli were dreamy. The staff is warm and accommodating. Strongly recommend for a lovely dinner."
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Easy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love going after a long day at the office and relying on the recommendations of the server. We always get great food and experience items we would not generally try. The wine list is also full of gems."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best birthday lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bellanico's lunch tasting menu was spectacular! The service was attentive and friendly! I want to go back again soon."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great prix fixe lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I very much enjoyed lunch at Bellanico with four friends. Everything on the prix fixe lunch menu was delicious, especially the farro/beet salad and the chocolate rice pudding dessert. Wines were great, service was perfect, noise level was fine. All my friends liked it."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 13 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bellanico in Oakland
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a Mother's Day dinner for my wife and I and a first time visit to Bellanico in the Glenview district in Oakland, CA.THe restaurant doesn't look upscale polished and shiny. But the courses served are beautiful and terrifically tasteful and varied. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and willingly helpful about the menu and wine list. Bellanico has the friendly feel of a neighborhood hangout. We had a chance to converse with a young couple with an infant about food and parenting. This place seems to engender an open and casual atmosphere even among strangers."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love this place: close by, family run and innovative, creative dishes."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Surprise and a Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Upon a friend's recommendation we brought DC visitors to Bellanico for lunch. What a pleasant surprise! Tucked in a neighborhood storefront, the layout is simple and unassuming. But the food! Every selection was fresh with simply delicious flavors. This is "Italian" food, but not like any I've experienced before! European portion sizes meant we could savor several items and still leave the place feeling satisfied, but not stuffed. Our waiter was patient - the menu is surprisingly extensive and varied - and very knowledgeable. My wife and I shared a glass of a very good Piedmontese white. Reasonable price, too: $84 + tip for the four of us. This place is worth a special trip, and is now on our "have to go back again - and again!" list."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A true neighborhood gem! Quality of food/ingredients is always excellent. And, the staff is very accommodating of kids."
Dined on 6/17/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An unexpected delight!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visited this great find before the A's Ball game and didn't want to leave! Service was incredible- very attentive and informed.
Menu was intriguing with a variety of ingredients. Salumi appetizer delicious. Duck breast was cooked perfectly, flavorful and plentiful to share.
Will go again!"
Menu was intriguing with a variety of ingredients. Salumi appetizer delicious. Duck breast was cooked perfectly, flavorful and plentiful to share.
Will go again!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a lovely evening with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a lovely evening with at least one unforgettable dish."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had dinner with 5 friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had dinner with 5 friends - everyone had a great meal and the service is top notch. Big winner on Park Blvd."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 20 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've been to Bellanico many
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Bellanico many time before, almost always for dinner and it has almost always been an exceptional meal. This most recent meal was for brunch and my experience was average. The fritatta and chard malfatti were tasty, but extremely salty. My companions liked their dishes but also felt they were over-seasoned. The service was attentive at first, but by the time we were well into our entrees water glasses stopped being refilled, the check was on the table before plates were cleared, and we were definitely feeling encouraged to leave. This is still my favorite restaurant in Oakland, but I may stick to dinner from now on."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great recommendation from
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great recommendation from Open Table. I had the porkchop which was a little too pink for my taste and my partner had the risotto. Overall, the food was good. We sat outside because of the nice warm evening and they have outdoor heaters to accomodate that. Ambiance was terrific and could easily be a romantic setting for special occasions."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth going out of your way for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having heard the review on "Check Please Bay Area" as well as knowing their wonderful sister restaurant in San Francisco "Aperto" - it was an easy choice when in their neck of the woods to try to get in. The service was superior, attentive but not over the top. The food was excellent - a special shout out to the risotto, which was vegan (except for the cheese) but was as hearty as any with meat sauce! Would recommend and will be back when in the Oakland Hills."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 23 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is a real gem--great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is a real gem--great staff, nice ambiance, and the food? Outstanding. They can do plates like sweet potato gnocchi with lamb sugo (absolutely incredible), but also put out something simple like a grilled pork chop and have it be just as impressive. The portions are just right, too. For two people, sharing a large primi and a secondi is plenty."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
hidden place near montclair
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"hidden place near montclair with great food and even great veggie options. definitely coming back. try the roasted beet ravioli with poppy seeds. really unique and delicious"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bellanico is not to be missed.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bellanico has fantastic food and an interesting wine list. It's a great find to be cherished. Make sure to try the home-made burrata, and lemon verbena panacotta."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was very good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was very good and the food was good. Though main dish took too long to come to the table."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 27 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had a friend visiting San
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a friend visiting San Francisco from Los Angeles and talked him into coming over to the East Bay via BART for this dining experience. HE LOVED IT - we three had the steak, pork chop, and children. Each of us talked at length about the quality, smells, and, of course, taste of these delightful dishes. Each felt as if it had be prepared just for us. My friends had white wine - lots of it - the Spanish and Italian varieties - I'm more of a merlot man. For appetizers, we had the combo - that's a taste of all the available items - the meatballs were to die for - as was everything else. This is the prefect place to bring a date, partner, family, work colleagues or out of town guests. No one will be disappointed! Louis"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 28 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Receptionist called to confirm
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Receptionist called to confirm reservation. Upon arrival,friendly greeting; promptly seated (restaurant 3/4 occupied). Great decor, lighting; comfortable. Waiter - friendly, introduced self, brief explanation of menu, with time for us to review; returned - knowledgeable on food & wine; helpful recommendations. Food promptly served but with enough time to know it was prepared for our order; well served. Water glass never empty. Waiter ck'd back just right # of times. Artisan Italian Food - EXCELLENT! - served hot, enticing presentation, cooked 'just right', incredible flavors, ample portions. Attentive waiter responded with birthday desert presentation. **** Mgr thanked us as we departed. Very enjoyable, reasonable prices. Will return."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Neighborhood Spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Some of the food just okay, most of it outstanding. The 4-course dine and wine tasting is the way to go, but watch out - it is a lot of food and you will be stuffed by the time the main course arrives! Wines that accompanied each course were excellent. Server was top-notch. We'll definitely return next time in town."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our favorites. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of our favorites. The food is consistently great, and the service is warm and efficient."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 31 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Truly, one of the best restaurants
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Truly, one of the best restaurants in Oakland. The food and service is always exceptional."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 32 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Although, the restaurant was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Although, the restaurant was very busy..the four of us had a great table right in the window. The food was outstanding
and we chose two appetizers and our entrees which were delicious. The ladies had the frittata and the men the beet filled raviolis in butter sauce. Our appetizers were assorted meat, pate, olives and bread and the second one was a malfatti...either spinach or kale were was outstanding...wine was from Portugal...all in a great meal with great service.."
and we chose two appetizers and our entrees which were delicious. The ladies had the frittata and the men the beet filled raviolis in butter sauce. Our appetizers were assorted meat, pate, olives and bread and the second one was a malfatti...either spinach or kale were was outstanding...wine was from Portugal...all in a great meal with great service.."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Interesting menu with lots
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Interesting menu with lots of unique tastes. All is well prepared. The 4 course dinner was a little sparse on some courses like the soup. She called it a "tasting" and that's what it was - a little taste. This was not apparent on the menu but still a reasonable price for 4 courses."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 34 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
pastas were gummy and oversauced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"pastas were gummy and oversauced"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
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Review 35 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great food, fair prices; sometimes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great food, fair prices; sometimes hard to get a reservation and seeting can be a little crowded."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Quite an interesting menu, but there were too many ingredients in each dish; hard to imagine what the combined tastes would be. Too much salt on everything; next time I will ask that the food be left unsalted, so I can put my own salt on it. I had the char, which was great and cooked w care."
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Review 37 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome neighborhood find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I took my hubby here for a date night after seeing it reviewed on check please. We both LOVED the whole experience. The food was deliciousious, the service was great and I love the neighborhood. If you go during the weekend I do suggest you make reservations."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 38 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sunday evening at 5- very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Sunday evening at 5- very quiet!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 39 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing dining experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing dining experience! Fantastic, carefully prepared food and extremely reasonable prices. We had great service from Tomie. We love this place and will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 40 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food Leaves a Lot to be Desired
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are frequent diners at a really nice little neighborhood restaurant in San Francisco on Portrero Hill called "Aperto," so when we read that its sister restaurant, "Bellanico," was in Oakland we decided to try it. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bad idea. The meal started out good with the same warm and savory rosemary bread that Aperto serves, and the warm organic farro salad was truly delicious. Unfortunately, that's where the good part ended and we really do try to give independently-owned restaurants the benefit of the doubt! Next, the brocolli soup came out and it literally had no taste whatsoever. Not even red pepper flakes could give it much flavor. Then the main courses arrived, which included the tagliolini pepati with tomat"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
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Review 41 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Both the food and the service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Both the food and the service was outstanding. Perfect place for lunch with a friend or business associate."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 42 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very warm and comfortable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"very warm and comfortable space. seated(as requested) at back table since one in our party was disabled and needed assistance with feeding. service was friendly, certainly not rushed. chicken, quail and duck entrees were great (after the extremely salty black rice was readily replaced by polenta).
my entree was the malfatti. i expected a brown butter sauce but, the tiny amount that was there, had been absorbed into the inedible bed of shredded, dry, salty hard cheese at base of dish. the malfatti themselves had a good flavor but too big a presentation and way too dry."
my entree was the malfatti. i expected a brown butter sauce but, the tiny amount that was there, had been absorbed into the inedible bed of shredded, dry, salty hard cheese at base of dish. the malfatti themselves had a good flavor but too big a presentation and way too dry."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 43 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perfect Eveing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Thanks to the reservation system of Open table, I were able to inform the restuarant that my wife and I were celebrating our first year wedding anniversary. Upon arriving and telling the hostess my name, she wished both of us a first anniversary. So did our server, Jessie. We loved the personal touch. I informed Jessie that we had a very decanter worthy wine, and she and the bartender pulled out a beautiful Riedel decanter.
Otherwise everything was great. Jessie time our courses perfectly. She didn't rush us, she was very attentive to our needs, and she was very informative about wine pairings. We loved her! Our main courses (more so my course) of duck and pork chop were preparred
exactly as we asked."
exactly as we asked."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second visit to Bellanico. We live in the general area and invited friends of ours from Marin to join us. Overall, the Italian fare here is inventive and most dishes were very tasty, but a few items missed the mark a bit. Very good: the salume appetizer, the pasta dishes, the roast chicken breast, and the skirt steak. The artic char was nicely cooked but the accompanying ragu missed the mark a bit and didn't go that well with the fish. The buratta was somewhat disappointingly lacking in flavor. The desserts were a little disappointing too (Italian butter cakew as too dry and the Italian donuts suffered from too much cinnamon). Service was very good. Overall, it's a good spot, though, and we'll probably try it again."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 45 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good place for good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wine prices were reasonable. My foodie friends from SF were impressed and will visit their sister restaurant in the City. Loved the meatball and black rice starter. The swordfish appetizer though was not liked - too salty. And the sound level was a bit loud."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 46 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bellanico's hits the mark.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was outstanding. Everything we had hit the mark...especially the garganelli pasta and the pork chop. The pork chop was the most tender pork I've ever had. I see why it's Michelin rated. The service was great. And to top it off, they are dog friendly. :-)"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 47 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
In my experience, Bellanico
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In my experience, Bellanico is faultless!! We have dined there many times, and the food
has ALWAYS been top-notch - I recommend it without hesitation -"
has ALWAYS been top-notch - I recommend it without hesitation -"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brunch offered several different
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brunch offered several different interesting alternatives to "Diner" food. The tasting menu is quite a value and very well proportioned."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 49 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have come to Bellanico's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have come to Bellanico's many times. This is the first time I came for brunch. I wasn't disappointed. Great gem!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for Bellanico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thoroughly enjoyable experience,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Thoroughly enjoyable experience, receptive owners and staff, they truly cater to the customer, and the food is fantastic, gives any upscale restaurant is San Francisco a run for their money on quality of the food. Great place for business lunch, and to share a wonderful dinner with family and friends. Great place to bring you spouse/partner for a relaxing lunch, or dinner."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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