Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in San Leandro

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1. Paradiso - San Leandro

4.7

Exceptional(1887)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Leandro

Booked 58 times today

Welcome to Paradiso! We are open daily from 11:30am to 9:00 pm (closing at 10:00pm on Friday & Saturday). Whether you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, romantic dinner for two, corporate event in our private dining room, or anything in between, your great experience is waiting for you. With our award winning wine list, craft cocktail program, and "everything made from scratch" menu, Paradiso's American - California inspired Italian has been a crowd favorite for nearly three decades. By booking your anniversary with us on open table, you get a anniversary Gift Card, so come celebrate with us! We also have takeout and delivery available, please check our website for hours and details.

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2. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(605)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • San Leandro

Booked 22 times today

Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar is a modern neighborhood restaurant, that has secured a place on the SF Chronicle's top 100 list and has been honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. We serve an eclectic mix of rustic made-from-scratch dishes, celebrating the wonderful textures that make up our neighborhoods. We offer a mingling of small and large plates, meant to be shared, always nuanced and inspired by what we harvest from our neighboring small farms. Our food is approachable, eschewing complicated names, and bohemian in spirit as we are nonconforming and unconventional—sophisticated only in the way we can weave different ethnic influences and ingredients together.

3. Horatio's

4.6

Exceptional(3968)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Leandro

Booked 38 times today

Come experience the romance and brilliance of a 200-year-old Royal Navy at this one-of-a-kind restaurant. You will be surrounded by handcrafted beams, authentic nautical artifacts, and amazed with a spectacular view over the bay. Docked at the San Leandro Marina, Horatio's has been serving classic and artfully prepared seafood, quality steaks, fresh salads and other delicious offerings since 1979.

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4. El Torito - San Leandro

4.3

Awesome(634)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Leandro

Booked 15 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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5. Commis Dining Room

4.9

Exceptional(1224)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 5 times today

Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements. Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.

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6. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.8

Exceptional(480)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 37 times today

Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music. Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.

7. Trabocco

4.8

Exceptional(3488)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Alameda

Booked 24 times today

Chef-owner, Giuseppe Naccarelli presents a seasonally inspired menu of classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, influenced by the cuisine of his native region of Abruzzo. A Trabocco is a unique fishing pier found along the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo. Architect and Designer Lev Weisbach of Weisbach Architecture|Design was inspired by the beautiful Trabocchi of Abruzzo when he created his spectacular design. With its reclaimed wood ceilings, dramatic copper encased fireplace, and modern bar Trabocco is warm and welcoming yet strikingly dramatic and modern.

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8. Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2062)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 9 times today

Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar saves some tables for walk-ins, please call Bellanico directly for large party reservations. Bellanico is a continuation of Chris Shepherd & Elizabeth Frumusa’s successful restaurant in San Francisco, Aperto in Potrero Hill. Bellanico is a neighborhood restaurant located in the Glenview district of Oakland. The name Bellanico is derived from their daughters’ nicknames, Bella & Nico. The Bellanico staff take great pride in food, service and wine. We serve rustic Italian cuisine that changes seasonally. We are dedicated to serving the best seasonal, local, sustainable and organic products that they can find. Bellanico features Pitman Farms Chicken, Prather Ranch Meat, Duroc Pork and only wild caught fish and seafood. It also features a wine bar offering Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian wines. There are more than 25 wines by the glass & 6 different flights of wine.

9. Enoteca Molinari

4.7

Exceptional(588)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 11 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!

10. Jo's Modern Thai

4.6

Exceptional(20)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Oakland

Booked 20 times today

Jo's Modern Thai is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Oakland's Laurel District.Born from the cultural exchange between Oakland native Kao Saelee and his wife Jo, Jo's Modern Thai embodies vibrant Thai flavors with a modern twist. The menu blends bold, balanced Thai dishes with creative, irreverent approaches. Highlights include smoky barbecue brisket drunken noodles and a laab-inspired pork burger, with customizable spice levels to suit all palates.Jo's celebrates the deep connections between food, culture, and community, reimagining traditional recipes with Thai and Californian flair. We prioritize thoughtful sourcing, partnering with local farmers and artisans to showcase the best seasonal ingredients. Our curated selection of wines and inventive craft cocktails further elevates the experience, inviting guests to savor the flavors of Thailand in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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Jennifer
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
What a charming spot in an offbeat area! We were greeted immediately, and though the menu and payment were through a QR code, we still received attention from our multiple employees, and the menus were still conveniently printed for reference. All our dishes were delicious and charmingly presented. I loved the balance of meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes. I'd love to return during the day and enjoy the patio.
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Top Hatters Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Global, International• San Leandro
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4.8
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Christian
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Went for my boyfriends birthday, as a first timer it most definitely won’t be our last! The service from Ian was AMAZING of itself but the food was perfect! Such an awesome experience and we cannot wait to come back with friends and family.
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House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.8
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ArthurL
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I went there with a friend to congratulate her on her new job. Our server was very courteous and attentive and our meal of the rib eye steak, petrale sole, and bananas foster bread pudding was perfectly cooked and delicious along with 2 margaritas and a glass of moscato! While the food was delicious, the price tag was on the high end at $176 before the tip.
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Paradiso - San LeandroPrice: Expensive• American• San Leandro
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4.7
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Linda
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was very good. The waiter was very attentive and we had a nice seat looking out on the water. I was there for lunch and I would totally recommend it.
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Horatio'sPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Leandro
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4.6
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Maria
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our server Dayana was really nice. She heard it was my mom’s birthday dinner so she brought out a flan and the servers sang her happy birthday. The food is always yummy here.
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El Torito - San LeandroPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Leandro
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4.3

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Paradiso - San Leandro

2. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

3. Horatio's

4. El Torito - San Leandro

5. Commis Dining Room

6. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

7. Trabocco

8. Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

9. Enoteca Molinari

10. Jo's Modern Thai

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