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Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar, Oakland, CA

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.8
4.8
2062 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 336-1180
  • Website
    http://www.bellanico.net/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Shepherd
  • Location
    4238 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Wellington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking.
  • Public transit
    AC Transit #18
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,062 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Bay

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar is a beloved neighborhood gem in Oakland, known for its "great food" and "terrific" service. Diners rave about the "unique and delicious" pasta and authentic Italian dishes. The wine list is "extensive and well-curated," and the atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for any occasion.

2,062 Reviews

  1. claudia

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The service was superb!!!!

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  2. Cecelia

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food in a nice neighborhood restaurant. Prices reasonable with extensive wine list.

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  3. joshua

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the service was lovely. Some of the portions were on the small size, while others were more than adequate.

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  4. Rachel

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Original Italian food flawlessly prepared. A neighborhood gem. Nice wine list.

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  5. Shelley

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the pasta was so unique and delicious. salads were interesting. service (server was maya) was impeccable. easy to find parking. this will now be in our rotation!

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  6. Molly

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pork belly appetizer was superb. The fresh little gem salad was creative and delicious and you can't go wrong with duck confit hash. Had a lovely bottle of Italian white wine as well. A fantastic Sunday brunch!

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  7. Mark

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the dishes we ordered were delicious and as described. The service was excellent and our water glasses were always full since the bottles were left on our table. Loved everything!

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  8. Delene

    San Francisco

    191 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We live in S.F., but would be regulars if we lived in the East Bay. Consistently excellent over the years; great value; a neighborhood gem.

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  9. David

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food was excellent. Will definitely return.

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  10. Dorothy

    Minneapolis

    109 reviews

    2.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a tiny place where the server's body must fit closely to your head as he serves tables close to yours. That would be acceptable if the food was good, but it's not. We found the pasta hard and undercooked; the bruschetta was soft, and needed grilling on both sides. The caesar salad was dripping in greasy, warm dressing. Both pasta dishes were underseasoned. A disappointment compared to other meals we've had in Oakland.

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FAQs

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 336-1180.

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 2062 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

4238 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wellington
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking.
  • Public transit
    AC Transit #18
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Shepherd
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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