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Il Pescatore Restaurant Reviews List

Il Pescatore Restaurant

Il Pescatore was founded in 1980 by three partners all of whom were of Tuscan origin. The original menu included classic Tuscan dishes, which are still on the menu today, such as Pasta della Casa, Veal Scallopine with mushrooms, and our signature Veal T-Bone with Rosemary (Lombata de Vitello al Rosmarino).

With the explosion of the Italian food and wine scene in the 1980’s, the menu expanded to represent dishes from numerous regions of the Italian peninsula. Risotto con funghi (Piemonte), Cannelloni alla Romana (Roma), Eggplant Parmigiana (Sicilia), and Fresh Fish Picatta (Napoli) are but a few of the regional dishes on our menu.

Our menu has been continuously evolving, and this year we introduced our own homemade Gelato and Sorbet.


Il Pescatore has been proudly serving the community of Oakland for over 32 years at Jack London Square and we have been blessed with many loyal customers over the years.
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58 Current Reviews
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Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
(58 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 58 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
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Food 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate
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  • scenic view(40)
  • special occasion(25)
  • romantic(19)
  • neighborhood gem(18)
  • great for lunch(14)
  • good for groups(13)
Il Pescatore Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

DISSAPONTING

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Haven't been here in a year.. last time I loved it., this time it all seemed so tired and the menu was so limited given it's an Italian fish restaurant.. mostly the only items they had on the menu for fish was shrimp.. felt like I would have had a better dinner at Red Lobster."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 2 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fantastic dinner by the estuary

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Dined on 5/23/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food is great but it's really the amazing service by the staff that makes this restaurant on of our Jack London Square favorites. We celebrated my son's 8th birthday there with 11 family members and it was a pure delight!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Use to be good

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Dined on 5/28/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"There were se several of us who use to go there on a regular basis this past time, the food was very mediocre. My husband had pasta that seemed not to be fresh and my petrale soul was not what I expected. The batter was a thick skin of scrambled eggs with a tough texture. To say the least, we were disappointed and embarrassed to have invited out of town guests there for dinner."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 4 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Sunday afternoon quiet

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Good Italian food overlooking harbor scene. Quiet mid-afternoon lunch on a Sunday. Enjoyable, attentive waiter. Old phonos, records, etc. for decor."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Attentive service and delicious veal. The marina view at sunset was very pleasant."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Very Good Find

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were able to have the restaurant take a reservation for 10 to celebrate a graduation form one of the local universities. The service was top notch! The food was very good for all that attended. They did a special set up to celebrate the graduation even though it's not something they normally do. Overall, we were very pleased with our choice and would highly recommend them and go again ourselves."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place for special occasion

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went for my son's graduation.
We were 7 of us. They had Good service and beautiful
Nice view of the marina. We had a wonderful time.
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Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 8 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Mother's Day

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Decent food, nice to look at the water, mom was happy. Check!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 9 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mothers Day Dining

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We ate outside on Mothers Day - House was packed, service was a bit slow, but staff more than made up for that with their friendliness and their acknowledgment that they were busy and doing their best. Hubby got a more expensive glass of wine than we were charged because he had to wait a few minutes for it. Their attitude more than made up for the wait.
Food was great, location fantastic. Definitely recommended.
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Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 10 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Started good and ended poorly

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We arrived on time - were seated at a table by the window (also by the entrance). We were there at 4PM - so we had undivided attention for a short while. Waiter was friendly and funny. There were 8 of us. 7 out of the 8 meals were very good but the 8th was sole and was fishy tasting. Finally caught a bus person and asked for the waiter to inform him about the sole. One of the owners/mgrs.finally came over and we told him it was fishy smelling and tasting. He said sole had a tendency to be a stronger fish and we argued that point. He then asked what we wanted to replace the meal....we were finished eating at this point.....he did not offer to take it off the bill. We took a dinner to go. We skipped dessert."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 11 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Beautiful location on the bay

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"That's the best compliment I can give along with a friendly wait-staff. Expected better Italian food but it was fair and average."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 12 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great service

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food has always been very good here but my on last visit the service was not only outstanding but also very friendly ."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 13 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our Go-To Celebratory Place

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Il Pescatore is our go-to place for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. We love the setting, the service is reliably good and the food is wholesome and dependable."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Made reservations for a group of 10 who were traveling in business. The food was excellent! From appetizers to the main course everything was top notch! This on top of the beautiful setting on the water to the attentive staff made our evening quite pleasureable! Our entire group said they would return whenever they are in the area. It is not often you can have such a wonderful meal at a very affordable price and be treated to service and ambience that rivals any pricey upscale restaurant. Bravo Il Pescatore!!!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 15 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The staff is great here. They

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"The staff is great here. They are pros and know their stuff - have been there for years and like to have a good time but are still professional."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2005
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Review 16 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This wasn't our first visit,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This wasn't our first visit, nor will it be our last. Over the last 20 years we've found both the food and service to be worthy of being called an exceptional place to dine with moderate menu prices."
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Brunch was yummy!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We came for Easter Sunday Brunch, our first visit here. We had the most spectacular table in the house, set up and ready for us at our reservation time. The wait staff was patient with our big group and we did not wait long for our food. The drinks were good, the food was good, we will be back. I can not say enough lovely things about this restaurant. They use quality ingredients,so you will pay more than you think you should for a pasta dish, but it is worth it! Great views of the boats docked in the harbor."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 18 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As always, fine food, good

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"As always, fine food, good service and a nice water view."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2006
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 19 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

This was a return visit, last

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was a return visit, last visit about 5 years ago. I thought ~ for the quality of food ~ that they were extremely over-priced for a lunch. I took my staff, and for the four of us the bill was close to $150 dollars, and we didn't have wine (just ice-tea.) The portions were very modest - I had sole with kale, with was luke warm at best. My staff members had salmon with veggies and a penne pasta in red sauce."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2012
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Review 20 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing Views & Service

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Amazing Views, service and food. Went there after a few months and forgot how memorable it is. Will definitely be back more often."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 21 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Tired old-timer

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is the kind of overpriced, tired, uninspired food that gave Fisherman's Wharf a bad rep. Except that it's in Oakland, which is even more insulting, since it has a less scenic view. The starters are adequate but indifferent quality. The special veal chop was unevenly cut, barely trimmed with a huge fatty tail left on, and impossible to cook properly, altho sauce was perfect. Fish and calamari steak were small but adequate, if nothing remarkable. Sides were the same for all entrees, very old school. The dessert menu is identical to everybody else's, and again good but not great. Coffee & espressos are excellent--the only part of the meal that was. With Oliveto & Lungomare nearby, why come here?"
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2003
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Review 22 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

We have been to Il pescatore

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We have been to Il pescatore before we always enjoyed the food . the salmon was fishy and over cooked, sauce was good.
the sole on the ends was rubbery and also overcooked. vegetables were very good and the pasta.
The restaurant seemed outdated and could use some declutting.
waiters are very good as always.
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Dined on 02/28/2013
 2007
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Review 23 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Experience!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent time here! Staff were friendly, customer service oriented, overall a class act! We enjoyed ourselves tremendously, especially the special touch of making two toddler plates!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 24 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I liked this restaurant it's

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I liked this restaurant it's right on the water in Jack London, the food was good, the waiter was great, the ambiance is nice. I thought it was a bit over-priced for what we got, but I'd go back."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 25 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Situated right on the Estuary

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Situated right on the Estuary at Jaack London square makes the location great. But we came her for its Italian food. The entrees that the five of us had were varied in quality. The Saltimbocca was recommended by the waiter and it was excellent. The veal with capers was also quite good. The fish of the day was limp and tasteless. The best thing on the plates was fresh the vegetables. The pasta served on the plate was diappointing as it was rather blah and went uneatten by several. We had an array of deserts and all were tasty. The choclate pecan pie was the best of the four we had. Service was very well paced and attentive. This resturant has been an old standby when we are in the Oakland area."
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 26 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

restaurant was too crowded

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"restaurant was too crowded - squeezed tables together - did not even honor my open table reservation even though I checked in when we arrived. Not happy with restaurant and would not recommend. Food was ok but very expensive for what we got."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2005
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Review 27 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Birthday Lunch

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It was a beautiful day and the setting was great for a ladies Birthday lunch. The pricing is quite high as it was $150 for lunch for 3 with tip. This did include a $32 bottle of wine.
The waiter was extremely attentive and along with another waiter did a wonderful rendition of Happy Birthday. The celebrant loved it.
Perhaps for a Birthday,one dessert should be complementary."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2008
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Hood food and service st reasonable

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Hood food and service st reasonable prices. Nice environment
Angelo"
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Pescatore Restaurant
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate