“The bread and food was AMAZING and the service was fabulous. We also got non menu meals for our kids which was so kind and helpful.Absolutely love this place, would come again and recommend this to everyone.Kid-friendliness: They made non menu meals for kids which was fantastic and greatly appreciated.“
“Really like this place! We go here after hikes nearby. Haven't been disappointed.My hiking partner has a very restrictive diet. She is able to eat pizza again with all of the various options available.Dietary restrictions: Dairy, gluten, shellfish, eggs...many others“
“Excellent service and food. I had some with capers and a lemon sauce. Yummy! And since I can't eat dairy, they cooked it with olive oil. That's never been offered anywhere else. Mixed vegetables and roasted potatoes very good. Most restaurants undercook the carrots in mixed vegetables --they don't care that carrots take longer. But Il Porcino gets it right. Portions are just right. Great service and nice to have owner serve us. My husband loved his lamb chops too.“
“Visited here for a Birthday lunch with Family and Friend's Family on Sunday. Party of 7. We arrived around 12.115 and we were seated in a.cozy corner. The crowds were easy and started to pick up there after. We got our starters and drinks fairly quickly. We went for veggie starters. We opted for veggie entrees for main course along with Salad, Soup and bred sticks. Plentiful portions, food tasted good and we were served well. By the time we made it to the dessert, we were stuffed. We ended with a round of Birthday Song by the Crew with a Chocolate Mousse and Tiramisu. !!Great Location, Ambience and Service. Would definitely visit again.Vegetarian options: Cheese Sticks, Ziti, Bread Sticks, Endless Salad and Soup, Alfredo, Sphagetti egg plant.Parking: Lot of Parking Around Restsurant.“
“Actually lovely Italian with good food and very reasonable prices.Update: well, prices seem a bit higher but food is still amazingUpdate 2024: still epic food, just had their rigatoni with meat sauce and they were simply amazingTheir bread pudding is downright "dangerous" - even if full, you have to finish it :-(“
“Very happy to have Simply Pasta close by! Love the concept and the execution. Simple and customizable, very generous portions, good value, and--most importantly--fresh and delicious food! This is not like some fast casual joint where you sacrifice quality for price. Ordered takeout: - Penne with meat sauce, sausage, chicken, broccoli, mushroom. - Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. - Fettuccine Alfredo with sun dried tomatoes, olives. - Seafoods Galore: linguine with clams, scallops, shrimp in white wine, garlic, and butter sauce. - Pistachio cannolis. - Fruit tarts. All the pasta was nicely cooked, but not al dente, if that's your thing. Maybe they can do it upon request. The scallops and shrimp were tender and perfectly cooked. Everything was tasty and well balanced in flavor. Nothing was too salty, sweet, greasy, hard, soggy, or dry. Really can't fault anything about the food, which is pretty rare for any kind of restaurant! The desserts were excellent as well and not an afterthought money grab. I love food and consider myself pretty discerning. I'm really quite impressed by Simply Pasta and look forward to coming here a lot. It feels like they put a lot of thought and care into their products and business. I hope they never change and stick around for a long time!“
“Went for Tri-Valley restaurant week.. Nice menu of hearty minestrone soup and boar ragu with fresh pasta. So delicious! A crisp cannelloni was the dessert. On a cold rainy night, the restaurant was packed with locals who know where to go for warmth, comfort and filling, homey, yummy food.“
“Brava Garden Eatery was such a treat! We felt so well taken care of by the friendly staff, and the food was absolutely delicious – The vibe was just perfect for a memorable evening out. The only downside was the wine selection, which didn't quite hit the mark, but honestly, it didn't ruin our experience at all. We left with happy bellies and big smiles.“
“The atmosphere in this place is great, awesome beer selection, lots of TVs for sports, small game area for the kids and an overall great place for large gatherings. However, the pizza on multiple visits is just ok. We’ve tried the garlic chicken and a couple of others, maybe the appetizers are better, but so far it’s been hit or miss on the pizza choices.As our daughter gets older and goes through HS, I’m sure we’ll be back to try again.Does anyone have a recommendation as to what the best pizza or food option is at Porky’s?“
“We went here for our anniversary.Loved the ambiance. It's small and cute.Service was exceptional. Our server had his italian accent added perfect touch to the ambiance and food that we ordered :)Yummy drinks, great food. Everything was finger licking tasty. Definitely recommend!“
“Probably some of the best food in Hayward, the service is amazing, the service is professional and the drink ? are delicious.I would call the restaurant a hole in the wall but, the place is bigger than it looks. Offers great ambience with its unique layout.The Clam Chowder is one of the best in East Bay hands down.This is a must try spot worth the drive, you won't regret it.“
“Finally decided to check out as we normally go to Amy's a couple of doors down. After all almost 2 pm . We got coffee at Amy's. lotto Tix at OO LiquorsFor our first time we ordered a couple of slices of Hawaiian pizza, and the Greek Salad. 25 including tip. Pizza gets top marks. We'll be back to try other toppingsParking: Great strip mall. Old and still one of the best. Donuts, booze, pizza, lotto Tix, coffee, dry cleaners, bar and taqueriaKid-friendliness: Twi tablesWheelchair accessibility: ADA compliant“
“Everything about this place is awesome. From the manager to the hostess , everyone is greeting you with a smile. There's no member of their staff that don't seem to not want to be there. Everything there is a positive vibe. Cheers.“
“Went to Giorgio's on a Tuesday evening for our anniversary. We had made a reservation and requested a booth. We arrived on time and were immediately seated in our booth.  The restaurant was busy for a Tuesday evening at 7 PM. Service was prompt and courteous by our server, Luis and the rest of the staff. My wife and I made a couple of special requests to items on the menu, and the chef did not disappoint . We come here often on special occasions, but this particular evening I must say the food was above and beyond our expectations. Giorgos is a well established Milpitas Italian eatery and we will continue to be a loyal customer. Nice, casual ambience, friendly service, and quality food that's a good value.“
“My 1st time eating here and I wasn't disappointed. The waitress was AWESOME. Her recommendation of the steelhead trout was a straight win. The trout had a slight char to the skin which enhanced the flavor. The trout was well seasoned. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were a win. Definitely a 10/10 meal.“
“We met up with friends. When asked what was good we said everything We each thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Thai beef salad, tacos, pastas. The restaurant was quite busy. We were not rushed and we enoour time there. The noise level was a bit higher than usual including some pounding in the kitchen.“
“I’ve been coming to this place for 5 years and even though I moved to Tracy I still drive to Castro Valley when I’m craving pizza. This is the BEST pizza hands down. If you want the real deal you need to come here. Thank you and keep up the amazing work you do.“
“This place looks like an old fashioned diner. The food was great and service was quick. I loved the fries. They’re the thick cut fries (but not steak fries) and they’re crispy, not soggy. They also offer local sodas! I’d definitely come back!Vegetarian options: My nephew is vegetarian and came here specifically to get their garden burger with fries.“
“My husband and I’s fav place! We went here for our first date 6 years ago and have come back ever since. Our go-to for date night. The chicken & mashed potatoes were delicious. Loved coming back and reminiscing about our memories from our first date. Always a joy coming back here! The bread and spread is always a bonus! Freshly baked & you can tell of it!“
“Pasta's is very reliable in terms of service and the quality of the food and drinks. We eat there about once a month. The restaurant does offer tasting specials for items not on the menu (individual items on the special menu may also be ordered a la carte) but I would appreciate it if the regular menu could be revised from time to time.“
“We were in the area as a team for work and went to Baci for dinner. It’s typical of this area that prices are above average and Baci is no exception. However, we really enjoyed the food and the service was particularly good. I had a the 20oz prime steak and it was cooked perfectly - yum! However, I’d skip the lobster-mac-cheese balls as they were pretty bland without the marinara sauce“
“Boy! Where do I start, this Olive garden never disappoints! Excellent service, hats off to their management, kitchen and staff! When they say in their commercials when you're, hear you're family, they meant it! Their whole staff from the hostesses to the servers and management are very respectful and so pleasant. They always put a smile on your face with the interaction you get. The food comes out quickly and their managers walk around always asking, how's everything? I take notice and I love the way their team works together and help each other out serving their customers. They have a great system down and work very efficient . They're one of two restaurants that I can say that about from my experience. Their bathrooms are always decent for the most part and their restaurants are always clean with a welcoming decor and atmosphere. And as always their food is wonderfully delicious!???? In closing, we have always had a positive experience at all Olive garden locations, with this location being no exception. But it has been our favorite out of all of them thus far. Again to the management, and the whole staff at this Olive garden location in Hayward, My family and I applaud you! ??? outstanding! Excellence at its best! Thank you for all your hard work and always giving us a wonderful experience at your restaurant! You truly do make us feel like family! ?“
“Chianti Reserve is our favorite restaurant on Main Street! The food is always delicious and the specials of the day are outstanding. The fish dishes are always fresh and all the dishes are tastefully prepared! The managers and servers are friendly and accommodating! The atmosphere is warm and we're treated like family!“
“Casual pizza, pasta, burger, and entree restaurant in small strip mall near the Hayward distribution centers. Ordered a personal pizza, very fresh ingredients, high quality, mozzarella cheese with nice choice of sauce and toppings. Excellent tasting and value. Highly recommend for generous portion, tasty, easonable price, and fresh ingredients.“
“It's a 'cozy' place - very small. If it's all about the pizza for you though, this is the place. Pizza Bello has the best pizza in Pleasanton. We've tried others in town, from the big places to other cozy places, and we always return to Pizza Bello (and maybe even feel a little guilty!) The owners are so friendly, along with everyone else who works there.“
“All time favorite!! But today, 4-3-2024, at 2:42 P.M., we ordered a dessert called the chocolate lasagna. It was great, except they forgot to add the chocolate sauce!!! The first pic was taken without the chocolate sauce. After we asked someone, they gave a sarcastic reply, saying my son should be a detective. They have us chocolate sauce, and we put it on our desert. If you are choosy about your desert, then don't order a desert here. If you are going to order a desert, then wear a detective hat ?️♂️. The second pic was taken after we added the chocolate sauce.From,Neil Kuite“
“I've been coming here for over 30 years. Still, the best pizzas in the tri-valley area (with Zachary's/San Ramon) being a close 2nd. Gave 4-stars this visit because our pizza toppings were a bit "cheap" (zucchini and canadian bacon) and they weren't cooked enough (they were cool to the touch/taste). The pizza itself was a bit underdone too. Disappointing but still tasty anyway. We got there just before the (Alameda Cty.) fair-crowd. So, there was a line out the door when we left. Good timing on our part.One other thing. We ordered a mushroom saute for an app. It arrived after the pizza (?). I saw it sitting on the food counter for about 10-minutes before it came over . I complained to my waitress, so she (very nice of her and the right thing to do), didn't charge for the app. She "said" the kitchen was backed up (but the place wasn't very full at the time and I saw the app sitting on the "outgoing food counter"). So, she lied about what happened to it. Not that important, since she comp'd us that dish anyway.Edit, two years later. Took my GF to Gay-90s, as she used to live in Pleasanton about 10-yrs. ago and loved their pizza.The pizza, as usual, was stellar (we had a 3-topping small pizza). Toppings were generous and tasty but it did take 60 minutes from the initial order (they weren't that busy with dine in customers but maybe take-out was busy? We were sitting outside and could not see take out orders). We also ordered "garlic-bread" (which used to be free). Well, now, it's $4.95 per order. This tasted neither garlicky, nor tasty. It was (basically) a toasted/dry 1/2 loaf of cut sourdough bread. But it had absolutely NO taste. Very disappointed. Never complained to the waiter because I was on a date. Usually, the garlic bread has plenty of garlic and not dry (it used to have both a butter and/or olive oil finish in/on the bread w/lots of garlic). This had neither. I will never order that again (especially, for 5 bucks). I deducted a star for both the garlic/non-garlic bread and the exceptionally long wait (60-minutes is unacceptable - especially since dine in wasn't full).Revisited here [2/2024] with GF and just had the pizza, which was stellar, again. Still the best pizza in the Tri-Valley. We did lunch this time and ordered a half and half small pizza, which came out quickly and tasted excellent. In the past, I/we have ordered a starter/app and didn't have 'room' for the pizza, so, this time we just ordered the pizza and we both ate it all. Gave it and the service 4-stars [would have given 4.5 stars]. Our waitress was good but seemed distracted, hence, the 4-stars instead of 5. Interestingly enough, Zachary's is now across the street [moved from San Ramon]. So now, there's a bit more competition for G-90's. I still prefer G-90's over Zachary's but they are getting closer [almost a tie for pies].“
“One of the most memorable dinners I had with family. Out of the world Branzino is my top pick of all. My wife picked up Lamb rack and that was also really good. She said it was juicy and tender and perfectly done for her taaste. Kids had similar experience with their food. Drinks were great, environment and sevice were top notch as well. I live closeby bit did not know about this litle gem. I am planning to come more often to celebrate family events. I realize thay have a big room in the back and that is very helpful.“