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Il Pescatore Ristorante

57 Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 465-2188
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Ranked #121 of 500 restaurants in Oakland
Price range: $0 - $20
Cuisines: Italian, Seafood
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
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Auburn, California
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

One of several we visit when in Bay Area. New owners since our last trip. Food not up to par by comparison of many previous visits. Prices have sky-rocketed! Service still good. Place a bit cleaner. A first timer would rate higher, a past steady visitor will find prices beyond value! Definitely room for improvement to attract old returnees and... More

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California
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2012 via mobile

Ate here for our son's birthday. Food and service were excellent. The special was butterflied prawns and they were excellent. Tried a new wine from Francis Ford Coppola's vineyard Santos and I am going to look for it in the grocery store. Wait staff was very attentive. Clam chowder was quite good but I do not think it was made... More

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Sparks, Nevada
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012 via mobile

Location: beautiful views of the water. Food: suburb real world Italian with dishes not routinely seen. If I lived here I would be a regular.

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Chico, CA
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52 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Il Pescatore has been at Jack London Square for over 20 years now. It's interior looks like the interior of an old wooden ship and overlooks the Oakland Estuary waterfront from almost every vantage point. A very consistent place for great Italian food, whether it be fresh fish or classic Italian dishes. Great bar and ambiance. Waiters always dressed in... More

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Oakland, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

there are so many wonderful restaurants in Jack London Square area that you shouldn't waste your time and money (cause this place isn't cheap) on this funky restaurant. the food is mediocre at best and the atmosphere is like a nursing home.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

The food, wine, service, local, and the atmosphere is incredible. My dad, husband and I went for the first time before a concert and left the restaurant more than satisfied. We will definitely return soon.

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California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2011

My husband and I took our boat from Martinez to Jack London Square this past weekend for an overnight stay. Part of the fun was going out to dinner once we were settled in. Il Pescatore Ristorante provided us with a fantastic view. We were promptly seated at a table with a window view. The server was very nice. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011

Had a great early dinner. The waiters were excellent. Atmosphere was California casual which is very appealing to me. Hate those avante garde resteraunts which provide miniscule entrees which focus on presentation rather than food quality.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2011

A marvelous waterfront gem in Jack London Square. A beautiful view of the waterfront, attentive and fantastic service on top of a wonderful meal. While waiting for my train, I went for a walk around the Square I found this restaurant (note to Amtrak riders, this is a short walk from the station). The crab cakes are splendid and the... More

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Longmont, CO
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2011

We stopped here on the way from Oakland Airport. This was our first time to this restaurant. Lunch was expensive and there was no kids menu. The New England Clam Chowder was fair, not very flavorful. The serving sizes were small, especially based on the price of the entrees. I had the canneloni, which was good, but two relatively small... More

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