TripAdvisor Reviews - Bellanico Feed

In search of the elusive Malfatti

newbie_travelers, Walnut Creek, California — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:31:14 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

and we weren't disappointed!! Malfatti (gnudi) by some accounts is a Bay Area creation but its barely on the menu today Bellanico's malfatti was had wonderfully light touch with plenty of chard and an...

A favorite place

Bob C, Oakland, California — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:20:38 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We’ve been to Bellanico a half dozen times and each visit has been excellent. We really enjoy the variety of dishes, which are great for sharing, and the wine flights to sample Italian wine. The...

Neighborhood Gem with Wonderful Staff!

lwolff1, Oakland, Ca — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:17:48 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful, intimate restaurant in a lovely semi residential area in Oakland. The "Glenview" area is a bit of a gourmet ghetto with no less than seven restaurants in a two block area. But...

A good place for Brunch!

deenaclaire, westchester — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:52:26 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Five of us went to Bellanico for brunch. It's a small place, but we were seated immediately. Service was very (appropriately) fast after we sat down, and we checked out what everybody else was...

A "B" for Effort But Food Leaves a Lot to be Desired

dcschorr, Northern CA — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:04:53 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

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...

My local favorite

CoachOrem, Oakland, California — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:02:52 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The atmosphere is cozy, a bit tight, but comfortable. Tight means that your neighbor at the next table will ask how you like your meal so they can order it. The first time I ate farro was here. ...

Awesome Italian Job

William F, San Francisco, California — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:29:10 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Came home from Oakland Airport and stopped at Bellanico with girlfriend for first time. A little off our path but worth the trip. Some of the best Italian I've had. Compares favorably price and...

Wonderful dining experience.

momo6160, Oakland, California — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:10:42 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We went on a very busy evening and had to sit at the bar right near the door and the cold air coming in. It did not dampen our experience one little bit. (The staff were always right there to close...

Great Restaurant--Even its a Small Local

ParisIsGreat, Berkeley, CA — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:17:52 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent flavors, nice atmosphere and great food with an expansive menu. Italian, but not just pasta. Great duck (cooked 2 ways--roasted breast and confit leg), excellent steak, great brined...

Bellanico is really neato

Joel K, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:44:46 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Malafatti is wonderful. The arctic char was superb. The food is always cooked to perfection. The wines are wonderful. The service is attentive.