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1. La Piazza - Orinda
4.4
Awesome(5)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Orinda
Booked 1 time today
With its cheerful exterior and warm and friendly setting, La Piazza in Orinda is a San Francisco Bay area gem. Offering the fun of an open kitchen, where pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts are prepared before your eyes, La Piazza is a perfect choice for dinner or a post-movie treat as it is directly across the street from the Orinda Theatre. A truly classic Italian menu includes pizza, antipasti, beautiful pasta dishes, heartier entrees and a stunning dessert list. In fact, many visit La Piazza for dolci along with a glass from their comprehensive wine list or excellent and authentic coffees.
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2. Reve
4.8
Exceptional(2607)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Lafayette
Booked 22 times today
RÊVE is not that snooty, splurge-on-your-anniversary kind of French restaurant. Au contraire.This is your classic, everyday neighborhood French bistro run by Chef Paul Magu-Lecugy & his wife, Laura. That kind of cozy little place you’d imagine in Saint Michel or Saint Germain. Not smack dab in the middle of the 'burbs. But lucky for you, that’s exactly where 5-star chef Paul Magu will be paying homage to the French comfort food that he fell in love with as a boy growing up in Paris. We’re talking authentic French onion soup. Steamed mussels. Steak frites. And don’t forget creme brulee… 2021 -2024 Michelin recognized Open Table "Diner's Choice" 2017-2024Reservations available for 8 or less people until May.
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3. Rancho Cantina
4.8
Exceptional(59)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Lafayette
Booked 6 times today
Step into Rancho Cantina and experience California's culinary heritage. This vibrant restaurant celebrates the rich flavors of the Golden State, blending Spanish and Mexican traditions for an authentic dining experience. The warm atmosphere features reclaimed wood, leather-backed bar stools, and Mexican tiling, creating a cozy yet upscale vibe. The open kitchen and wood-fired grill let you witness the culinary artistry as tortillas are flipped and dishes are crafted with care. Rancho Cantina's menu offers unique dishes, many cooked over the wood-fired grill. From succulent house specials to flavorful Cantiña plates, there's something for everyone. Don't miss their signature Rancho Enchiladas, available with various fillings and sauces. Complete your visit with a refreshing margarita. Their drink menu includes local beers, imported bottles, a curated selection of wines, and rancho-inspired cocktails. Enjoy a Spicy Bandelero with Xicaru Mezcal or a classic Rancho Sour with Lunazul tequila. Whether for a romantic date or a casual meal, Rancho Cantina is the perfect choice.
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4. Locanda Positano
4.7
Exceptional(1404)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lafayette
Booked 29 times today
Locanda Positano is the real deal when it comes to Italian cuisine. Enzo Rosano, the chef, grew up in Naples, Italy, where his mother's cooking inspired his culinary journey. Reviews rave about the authenticity of the food, with one customer stating, 'This is just like visiting your favorite local restaurant, friendly and great food.' The restaurant's commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients also adds to its authenticity.
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5. Daughter Thai Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(202)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Oakland
Booked 11 times today
We are a Thai Food New Generation offering classic Thai Street dishes to regional comfort cooking from the Southern part of Thailand, our hometown. Our menu is cooked using fresh, organic ingredients; traditional and non-traditional dishes. Our beverage menu is carefully crafted to elevate your Thai experience. The menu was curated around our food menu and the ingredients. Let us transport you to Thailand!
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6. donato&co.
4.7
Exceptional(1747)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 40 times today
Rustic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist,featuring house made pastas & locally sourced seafood & meats.Well-situated in Berkeley's lively Elmwood district, Donato & Co. offers rustic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist.Chef Donato Scotti has partnered with longtime friend Chef Gianluca Guglielmi to bring his third restaurant concept to the Bay Area.Anchored by a warm and sophisticated setting with a natural and authentic Italian vibe, the dynamic menu reflects the chefs' culinary philosophies of using fresh, simple ingredients in inventive ways, drawing upon each region of Italy with a sensitivity only natives can express.
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7. Agrodolce
4.4
Awesome(1460)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 24 times today
From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.
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8. Enoteca Molinari
4.5
Awesome(601)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 13 times today
Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar (with heated outdoor seating) that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation. Thank you for your understanding!Grazie mille!
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9. The Park Bistro & Bar
4.3
Awesome(1823)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lafayette
Booked 30 times today
The Park Bistro & Bar showcases only the freshest, local and organically grown produce as well as naturally raised meats and line-caught fish. Executive Chef Rodrigo Alvarez has created an approachable, yet inventive menu, presenting a French twist on American fare. With a wholesome and earthy quality, many dishes elevate “comfort” food. Natural light from the romantic inner fountain courtyard, intimate alcoves, a large communal table and versatile private dining spaces. Rustic stone floors, natural wood tables, leather seating and an original art program create a warm and inviting, yet grand and inspiring, space that will create the most memorable dining experience in Lafayette. Reservations are for can be made for The Park Bistro or The Park Bar.
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10. A16 Rockridge
4.5
Awesome(2381)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 26 times today
A16 is an upscale casual restaurant with a focus on Southern Italian food and wines. The restaurant features wood oven-fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania.Take out and Delivery available at A16pizza.com from 5:00pm-9:00pm.Closed on Mondays. For information about reserving the Private Dining Room please call the restaurant at 510.768.8003
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  • MichaelCVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    As a foodie, I'm comfortable saying that this is the best French restaurant in the East Bay. We've been going here Three or four times a year since the restaurant opened and it's always been great. Chef Paul and his team are awesome. The outdoor patio area is wonderful in the summer and covered and heated in the winter.
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    RevePrice: Very Expensive• French• Lafayette
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    4.8
  • DrTrinks
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We got there on the early side after an outing in the city so there were not a lot of people in the restaurant. That quickly changed! Regardless we were very well taken care of. Dinner was very good, their presentation and sauces were amazing. We will definitely be back!
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    Rancho CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Lafayette
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    4.8
  • AmyLVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great service, food, ambiance and all creating an awesome dining experience!
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    Locanda PositanoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lafayette
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    4.7
  • boaz
    London •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 25, 2025
    Food is really great. Innovative and well executed. Its ranks very high up among all Thai restaurants. Highly recommended.
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    Daughter Thai KitchenPrice: Moderate• Thai• Oakland
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    4.6
  • DavidVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •110 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 10, 2025
    We have been frequenting this restaurant after viewing a film at the Orinda Theatre. We have found the service to be accommodating and the food delicious. I appreciate that they have many vegetarian choices in their soups and entrees. The noise level is usually moderate. It was energetic on this day because there was a large group watching the Super Bowl.
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    La Piazza - OrindaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Orinda
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    4.4

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