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Oliveto Cafe and Restaurant


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4 of 5 stars 54 ratings
54 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
16
4.0 of 5 stars
27
3.0 of 5 stars
6
2.0 of 5 stars
4
1.0 of 5 stars
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#10 of 426 restaurants in Oakland
  • Cuisines: Italian, Contemporary, Californian
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Neighborhood: East Bay
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4 of 5 stars
hereishome 24 contributions
san francisco, ca
Jun 14, 2009

I've been to Oliveto's three times and have always been pleased. The menu was different each time, always fresh. I am a vegetarian and although this restaurant doesn't cater to vegetarians, they were more than willing to accommodate my preferences (that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to see more veggie options to begin with--hence, taking away one star). If I... more

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5 of 5 stars
dancrsfoot 2 contributions
dancrsfoot
Jun 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I had never eaten at Oliveto Restaurant before, but I had been reading about it on my brother's blog, the Chef Apprentice. I was curious to see how all the hard work he had been describing translated into the food that we ate. Perfection is the only way to describe the experience. The dining room is beautiful. Light, airy and... more

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5 of 5 stars
DocRB 15 contributions
San Francisco
Apr 8, 2009

Oliveto remains my first restaurant choice in the Bay Area. (I posted a review on Jan 1, 2007.) Lately my wife and I have become sort of "regulars" at lunch in the upstairs restaurant. The quality remains very high and the menu changes frequently. They always have a delicious fish dish on the menu. (Today it was roasted black cod... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 24, 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

Not sure why it is so famous. more meat stuff. pizza is fine. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 17, 2009

Yummy Italian country more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 5, 2008

farmed pigeon. always a great meal there. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 5, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Food is your typical CA fare with your typical CA wait staff. Good food but is expensive. more

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4 of 5 stars
lebelgo 613 contributions
Jul 3, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I had the good fortune to be invited here by friends whose income allows coming to places like this often. The food quality certainly represents fine avant-garde Italian dining at its best. The pasta is incredibly fresh and cooked to perfect consistency. The ingredients are all of the highest quality. The frequently-changing menu reflects a chef with great skill and... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 17, 2008

The pasta is fresh and delicious. Because the serving is small, you'll probably need to order more food, such as the chocolate cake, which is to die for. Cafe is more intimate than restaurant, and you can order restaurant's menu, too. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 14, 2008

Excellent. Nice bar downstairs too. more

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Oliveto Cafe and Restaurant Address

5655 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Tel: (510) 547-4381
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.