A16

5356 College Ave, Oakland
(510) 768-8003

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Eric Hans

Great food, well prepared and presented. Excellent service. Nice wine list too. I discovered white wine from a new (to me) region of Italy. A16 is one of two main our go-to places on College Ave. Thanks for a great birthday celebration for four of us all with June birthdays!!

Venkat

It takes a bit before the waitress comes to the table. We ordered an item after confirming it was veg but there was meat in there when it arrived. One of the appertizers we ordered never arrived. Pizza was average, I have had better margherita pizza elsewhere. Not worth the hype or the price.

Windy

• Always excellent – our favorite neighborhood spot! • Flawless food, amazing service, every single time • A16 is simply the best – we keep coming back • Warm service, delicious meals, perfect every time • Our go-to! Great food, great people, great vibe

Judith

Excellent pizza. Nice ambience. Arugula salad was a good concept, but drowning in dressing. Good, interesting, selection of wines by the glass. Somewhat expensive for a casual pizza-based restaurant.

Leah

Pasta dough was dense and overworked. Pizza dough was undercooked in the middle. The burrata didn't come with enough bread to finish the cheese. The anchovies had no business being in the little gem salad; save it for the Cesar orders.

Krissie

Our group initially booked outdoor seating since we were dining with two infants. However the weather wasn't too great and so our hostess graciously accommodated us inside and even in a private area that wasn't being used that evening, which I personally appreciated a lot since infant behavior can be unpredictable. Our server was patient with us and our children and checked on us constantly. We felt seen, assisted, and not judged. That alone will spur us to return but on top of that, the food was terrific!

Paige

Not sure what was going on. Our first entree arrived solo, followed 10 minutes later by one more meal and then we waited another 20 minutes before the remaining 4 dinners were served. Not one person from the restaurant seemed concerned, apologetic, or came to let us know what was going on. The pork entree was ENTIRELY gristle with a bone in it. They finally agreed that there was no meat on the plate and took the meal off the bill. However they still found it appropriate to change us the 20% gratuity for a party of 6. Think twice before booking.

Abha

Loved the food! It was a busy night and I understand the waiters were busy but our water wasn't replenished once and we had to call the waiter over to order after a long while.

Cindy

Was looking forward to a nice dinner for our grad but instead service timing was off last night. Long wait for order to be taken, apps arrived before drinks, then rushed to clear plates. I think service indoors would probably have been better; we were an afterthought throughout the evening.

Ken

The staff is wonderful and always takes care of your needs. Gemma is the best ever. One special thing. I called earlier and let the staff know we had a family member in a walker. We were accommodated perfectly. Thanks A-16

kirsten

Such a lovely meal, and delightful staff and service. The smoked tomato sauce on the pizza was a delicious surprise. Also, the best tiramisu I've had in years. Thank you for all the kind and generous hospitality.

Mark

The servers were lovely but, including check-in, somewhat inattentive. My wife and I hate being fussed over but everything was a wait. I also sensed that there was a mistake made that delayed our entrees as well. In regard to the food, I thought everything I tasted it was good but I can't say that anything I had would beckon me to return soon. My wife thought the pork chop lacked flavor (salt) and seemed disappointed in it.

kc

Sat in the back and it was very noisy. Was sent the wrong pizza and had to send it back. Delicious olives, and great pizza.

John

A fun little place to share some small plates with friends... everything was delicious and the pacing was on-point; none of the dishes lagged but we never felt like we were rushed, either.

Doug

I don't know where to begin. 25th wedding anniversary dinner. I'd read some really nice reviews. I may not be a huge foodie, but my wife keeps me up on great food. The best way to describe the whole experience is to read what you think is the best review and multiply it times 10. Everything from our waitress Tina to the breve espresso was a 10/10. This is now our date night spot. Wow. Just wow. Thank you A16. You outdid yourself.

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