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Piacere Ristorante

727 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070-3113
650-592-3536
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Ranked #11 of 64 restaurants in San Carlos
Price range: $30 - $30
Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary
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Good for: Bar scene, Doing business, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Cherry Street
Transit: San Carlos CalTrain Station 1 block away. SamTrans stop 2 blocks over at El Camino and San Carlos Ave.
Description: Piacere’s cuisine reflects a commitment to fresh, seasonal ingredients, making sustainability much more than a buzz word with them! Using locally grown produce, premium meats, and the finest poultry and seafood, Chef Miriam Russell-Wadleigh creates unique, accessible dishes with simple, timeless appeal. From small bites in the lounge to a decadent dinner, an outdoor lunch or an evening with friends, Piacere invites guests to share a casually-elegant, delicious experience! A Peninsula favorite!
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Redwood City, CA
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30 reviews 30 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Creative food well prepared. Prices are not cheap, but reasonable. The wait staff is very attentive. Nice place to eat outdoors on a nice day. Good for brunch, lunch or dinner. Dogs allowed outdoors.

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San Francisco Bay Area
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96 reviews 96 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

Recently had a family lunch which was very nice in many ways. Only slight disappointment was the pricey aspect. They have a small patio on the street sidewalk. This was a nice spring (winter) day, and we grabbed a small table along the front. Our server was excellent, very attentive and supportive during our entire meal. The menu has alot... More

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San Carlos, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

My husband took me here for my birthday. We both thought the food was great, the setting romantic and I was so happy to be at a restaurant where I could happily talk to my spouse without having to yell. I know that they have music to liven the atmosphere after 8 (I Think)? So take your pick, go early... More

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San Carlos, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

It is cozy here, with a great staff. The food is good, but I love the wine flights and mushroom risotto.

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San Carlos, California
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35 reviews 35 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Food and drink menu is creative and appealing, and has a nice variety. Good quality of ingredients. The outdoor seating area is fairly large, and you can be entertained for hours with the foot traffic. Piacere is always reliably good!

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Washington, DC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

Nice decor, white cloth on the table, white cloth napkins. Good food, bread and olive oil for starters. I had the sausage and peppers and, although not to the PA. NJ, or NY standards I'm accustomed to, it was very good. I cannot remember what my wife had, but she was very pleased with it. I will definitely return to... More

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San Carlos, CA
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36 reviews 36 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2012

My husband and I visited Piacere Thursday night while the Farmer's Market was in progress We split the following: Nudi- Housemade Ricotta Gnocchi, Fresh Herbs, Creamy Truffle Sauce, which was excellent; the Toybox Tomatoes, Burrata Cheese, Basil Oil, creamy Burrata with sweet, fresh baby tomatoes; and the Tomato Pizza, Roma Tomatoes, Old Fashioned Mozzarella, Basil. I have been here before,... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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104 reviews 104 reviews
64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2012

My mother took me here while I was visiting this month, she lives just north in San Mateo. We were there on a Thursday evening, the farmer's market was winding down but there was quite a crowd here as well as up and down this main drag. I'm a bit biased since I spent 20+ years in the restaurant business... More

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San Carlos, California
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9 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Over rated and over priced place for a fish dinner. Cold interior....wish I had a better impression to share. I'm a local resident.... hardly ever go there to dine

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San Francisco, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

Piacere has a bad attitude and you feel it the minute you walk in the door. Hostesses seem not to get that they are not in New York and that most their clientel is overflow from Town accross the street. Bartender seemed irritated when I ordered a drink while waiting for my friend, wait staff just seemed depressed and uninterested.... More

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