Exceptional all around. A more elegant menu than most restaurants in the area. The people seem to enjoy working there, so the service is friendly and accommodating in an unobtrusive way. The food quality and menu selection is excellent. If the weather is decent, try the patio! We did and it lent a casual elegance to the evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HEATHER CRAIG
Food was delicious. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neerja Dave
Perfection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Stuffed Italian Eggplant with Loose Lamb Gruyère Marsala Wine Reduction
Marshmellow Melon
Great and attentive service. We got the cioppino, ravioli, oysters, and brussel sprouts. All very solid!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R P
This place is a classic for a reason. Delicious rotating menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Askar Habybayli
The food, owner, atmosphere and everything in between is fabulous here. Would highly recommend. Never been disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucas Bertaux-Skeirik
Wonderful experience! The owner talked with me about the menu, suggested dishes, and checked in during each course. Most importantly, this might be the best tasting food I’ve ever had. Honestly just perfect. Friendly atmosphere in the restaurant as well.
Allison Vennerberg
My favorite restaurant in Alameda. The service is great, and the atmosphere is warm.
Food is top notch. My favorites were the hanger steak and fava bean crostini, but everything we had was great.
Maurice Ramirez
I explored many Alameda eateries and photographed a few of Asena's highlights during Restaurant Week. I loved the closeness and intimate atmosphere, and these are the coolest dishes I saw. They serve very fresh Mediterranean coastal lighter fare, and there's a great backyard. It feels friendly and familiar.
Ray Buch
We had an early dinner on a weekday evening. The entrees were varied, excellently prepared, full flavored, beautiful. and delicious. I enjoyed a novel cider from Denver. The desserts were not as unique but delicious and
beautiful nonetheless. The ambiance was such that we talked until quite late and were accommodated easily.
Great local find in Alameda. Has a lot of vegetarian options and the setting is super nice too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Curtis
Very good main dish (salmon raviolis in lemon cream sauce) and sides. So many delicious dishes to choose from! The only negative was the blood orange cheesecake. The flavor was excellent, but texture was rubbery, like it had been sitting around awhile. The entire top layer slipped off....
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon Ravioli
John
Longtime restaurant in Alameda. They have great food. It’s a heavy local vibe here as it’s off a few blocks from Park Street but it’s worth a trip for non-islanders. We’ve tried most things on the menu but always come back to the Signature Mushroom Ravioli with Pancetta & Gorgonzola Cream.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Ravioli, Stuffed Chicken, Braised Lamb Shank Special, Crispy Breaded Artichoke Hearts Lime Aioli, Handmade Ravioli Stuffed with Artichokes in a Lemon Sauce, Spanakopita
Karen Miller
One of my favorite Alameda restaurants! I highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella, Mushroom Ravioli, House Salad, Tiramisu, Whole Stuffed Italian Eggplant with Loose Lamb Gruyère Marsala Wine Reduction
Exceptional all around. A more elegant menu than most restaurants in the area. The people seem to enjoy working there, so the service is friendly and accommodating in an unobtrusive way. The food quality and menu selection is excellent. If the weather is decent, try the patio! We did and it lent a casual elegance to the evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Stuffed Italian Eggplant with Loose Lamb Gruyère Marsala Wine Reduction
Great and attentive service. We got the cioppino, ravioli, oysters, and brussel sprouts. All very solid!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a classic for a reason. Delicious rotating menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food, owner, atmosphere and everything in between is fabulous here. Would highly recommend. Never been disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful experience! The owner talked with me about the menu, suggested dishes, and checked in during each course. Most importantly, this might be the best tasting food I’ve ever had. Honestly just perfect. Friendly atmosphere in the restaurant as well.
My favorite restaurant in Alameda. The service is great, and the atmosphere is warm.
Food is top notch. My favorites were the hanger steak and fava bean crostini, but everything we had was great.
I explored many Alameda eateries and photographed a few of Asena's highlights during Restaurant Week. I loved the closeness and intimate atmosphere, and these are the coolest dishes I saw. They serve very fresh Mediterranean coastal lighter fare, and there's a great backyard. It feels friendly and familiar.
We had an early dinner on a weekday evening. The entrees were varied, excellently prepared, full flavored, beautiful. and delicious. I enjoyed a novel cider from Denver. The desserts were not as unique but delicious and
beautiful nonetheless. The ambiance was such that we talked until quite late and were accommodated easily.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great local find in Alameda. Has a lot of vegetarian options and the setting is super nice too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good main dish (salmon raviolis in lemon cream sauce) and sides. So many delicious dishes to choose from! The only negative was the blood orange cheesecake. The flavor was excellent, but texture was rubbery, like it had been sitting around awhile. The entire top layer slipped off....
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon Ravioli
Longtime restaurant in Alameda. They have great food. It’s a heavy local vibe here as it’s off a few blocks from Park Street but it’s worth a trip for non-islanders. We’ve tried most things on the menu but always come back to the Signature Mushroom Ravioli with Pancetta & Gorgonzola Cream.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Ravioli, Stuffed Chicken, Braised Lamb Shank Special, Crispy Breaded Artichoke Hearts Lime Aioli, Handmade Ravioli Stuffed with Artichokes in a Lemon Sauce, Spanakopita
One of my favorite Alameda restaurants! I highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella, Mushroom Ravioli, House Salad, Tiramisu, Whole Stuffed Italian Eggplant with Loose Lamb Gruyère Marsala Wine Reduction
Felt like i was in Europe. The food wa delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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