The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding, and the vibe, you guessed it, was outstanding. Everything I had here was so amazing. The waiter was very, very nice and helpful. The pizza was by far the best pizza I’ve had on the west coast. If you are in Alameda go to this restaurant, you won’t regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel
Service was on top, food was excellent, prices were reasonable. A great dining experience for the cost. Most everything made from scratch, including the pasta. Only complaint is it was a bit bare inside. Make it more cozy and I'll give ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Artemis Huntsman
Wow, this was the first time in a long time we've really had top notch service! Came on a Friday night with reservations (they'll give you a better table if you get reservations) and really enjoyed the food. Everything pictured was $90 with tax + tip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Sato-Anderson
We came to East End on a Thursday evening. There was no wait and we were welcomed graciously. The interior is very charming. Hard seating which isn't my favorite but I was able to endure. It's a large open space, high ceilings, and rustic decor. The tables are placed so that they aren't right next to each other and angled so that they aren't side by side. You can see the wood fired oven from your seat but the ventilation is so great you don't smell any smoke at all. The cocktails were so well balanced you can hardly tell there's alcohol. They were very tasty and super smooth. Hats off to the mixologist, she really did a great job.
We had the warm herbed olives with honey and they were fabulous! Such a great difference from a cold olive plate. Highly recommended! The honey with the salty is a magical pair. The meatball appetizer was also great. Nice portion for an appetizer, the bread was crunchy and smokey, and the meatballs had great texture and flavor. They weren't packed with bread crumbs to dilute the flavor of the meat. The little gem salad was nice and crisp. The fried capers were a great touch. The dressing needed a little more zing. It was nicely dressed but couldn't taste much. The mushroom ragu pasta was creamy, al dente, and had great delicate mushroom flavor. Nicely done! My friend is from Rome and she definitely approved. The pizza was phenomenal! We ordered the Diablita and it was probably the most simple pizza I've ever tasted but the flavors were crazy! It is definitely spicy and a perfect pizza! So good! We also got Mr. Terranova and added arugula (even though the menu says it isn't allowed). The crispy shallots added a great texture and flavor. It was a tasty pie for sure but the Diablita stole the show. We look forward to trying the other pizzas soon! The staff was wonderful, our main server Anne was the nicest lady. We appreciated her friendly persona and cheery smile. We did not have room to try the dessert but imagine it would be just as great as everything else. We highly recommend dining here. We will be back! ❤️
Arianna Moore
Good food and good service. Will go back.
Dana Kee
Fantastic service! Great menu selection too it a nice balance of comfort food with just the right amount of upscale. Happy hour has some nice specials and all the draft beers were local craft.
Jaci Smith
The pizza was incredibly good. The waitress was very sweet. The vibe was mellow.
Maurice Ramirez
As part of my Alameda Restaurant Week exploration, I spent time at East End documenting their offerings. They maintain a friendly, changing menu that keeps things interesting. The pizzas feature great toppings, but they also serve interesting and authentic pasta and meat dishes worth trying. Paul, the owner, is an artist with food - you can see his creativity throughout the menu. The non-pizza items are definitely worth checking out. It's upscale, but in a distinctly Alameda way that remains approachable.
Norma Bongiovanni
Great experience. Food and drinks were great, and service was exceptional- especially for a busy Valentine's Day!
Great selection of oysters & awesome pizza for California
Shiv Parikh
Food is pretty much average fare but overpriced. Service is uppity as hell, which is so weird. You're not in SF stop acting like it.
JRThiker
Excellent meal...I had the fettucine with lamb/pork sauce and a side of Brussel sprouts. Highly recommend.
Christine June
I love East End so very much. I no longer live in Alameda but whenever we come back to visit - a stop at East End is required! I’m a three hour flight away but they’re never far from my mind.
The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding, and the vibe, you guessed it, was outstanding. Everything I had here was so amazing. The waiter was very, very nice and helpful. The pizza was by far the best pizza I’ve had on the west coast. If you are in Alameda go to this restaurant, you won’t regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was on top, food was excellent, prices were reasonable. A great dining experience for the cost. Most everything made from scratch, including the pasta. Only complaint is it was a bit bare inside. Make it more cozy and I'll give ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, this was the first time in a long time we've really had top notch service! Came on a Friday night with reservations (they'll give you a better table if you get reservations) and really enjoyed the food. Everything pictured was $90 with tax + tip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came to East End on a Thursday evening. There was no wait and we were welcomed graciously.
The interior is very charming. Hard seating which isn't my favorite but I was able to endure. It's a large open space, high ceilings, and rustic decor. The tables are placed so that they aren't right next to each other and angled so that they aren't side by side. You can see the wood fired oven from your seat but the ventilation is so great you don't smell any smoke at all.
The cocktails were so well balanced you can hardly tell there's alcohol. They were very tasty and super smooth. Hats off to the mixologist, she really did a great job.
We had the warm herbed olives with honey and they were fabulous! Such a great difference from a cold olive plate. Highly recommended! The honey with the salty is a magical pair. The meatball appetizer was also great. Nice portion for an appetizer, the bread was crunchy and smokey, and the meatballs had great texture and flavor. They weren't packed with bread crumbs to dilute the flavor of the meat.
The little gem salad was nice and crisp. The fried capers were a great touch. The dressing needed a little more zing. It was nicely dressed but couldn't taste much.
The mushroom ragu pasta was creamy, al dente, and had great delicate mushroom flavor. Nicely done! My friend is from Rome and she definitely approved.
The pizza was phenomenal! We ordered the Diablita and it was probably the most simple pizza I've ever tasted but the flavors were crazy! It is definitely spicy and a perfect pizza! So good!
We also got Mr. Terranova and added arugula (even though the menu says it isn't allowed). The crispy shallots added a great texture and flavor. It was a tasty pie for sure but the Diablita stole the show. We look forward to trying the other pizzas soon!
The staff was wonderful, our main server Anne was the nicest lady. We appreciated her friendly persona and cheery smile.
We did not have room to try the dessert but imagine it would be just as great as everything else.
We highly recommend dining here. We will be back! ❤️
Good food and good service. Will go back.
Fantastic service! Great menu selection too it a nice balance of comfort food with just the right amount of upscale. Happy hour has some nice specials and all the draft beers were local craft.
The pizza was incredibly good. The waitress was very sweet. The vibe was mellow.
As part of my Alameda Restaurant Week exploration, I spent time at East End documenting their offerings. They maintain a friendly, changing menu that keeps things interesting. The pizzas feature great toppings, but they also serve interesting and authentic pasta and meat dishes worth trying. Paul, the owner, is an artist with food - you can see his creativity throughout the menu. The non-pizza items are definitely worth checking out. It's upscale, but in a distinctly Alameda way that remains approachable.
Great experience. Food and drinks were great, and service was exceptional- especially for a busy Valentine's Day!
Great spot. Super cocktails.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great selection of oysters & awesome pizza for California
Food is pretty much average fare but overpriced. Service is uppity as hell, which is so weird. You're not in SF stop acting like it.
Excellent meal...I had the fettucine with lamb/pork sauce and a side of Brussel sprouts. Highly recommend.
I love East End so very much. I no longer live in Alameda but whenever we come back to visit - a stop at East End is required! I’m a three hour flight away but they’re never far from my mind.
Always friendly service and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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