The food is delicious, the vibe is very friendly, the portions are generous. It's decidedly unglamorous! It's all about the food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miles Rowley
always the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa
⭐ Stellar Service at Modigliani Cafe While the food at Modigliani Cafe is undoubtedly 5-star quality, the customer service truly elevates the entire experience to another level. The staff is nothing short of amazing—warm, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about what they do. They create such an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that you feel welcomed the moment you step through the door. Their dedication to service makes this place a destination. It’s the kind of place where you want to come back just to enjoy the friendly faces. The quality of the service alone makes Modigliani a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marion McCurry
Every sandwich I’ve had over several visits has been great, and the owner is friendly and prone to giving out tasty samples.
I walked by and it smelled amazing, so we went in and it was the best decision! This place redefines the sandwich shop category. We got the ham sandwich special with grilled zucchini which was just perfect: crunchy outside, decadent melty inside. It’s also a fantastic place to spend time, thanks to the welcoming owner and the crowd which make it seem like a community gathering spot. I’ll definitely be back to try all the other sandwiches on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Ku
What a gem, this place truly feels like Oakland and Gerry is the best/most welcoming. Had some specials including a pastrami sandwich which were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Hartley
Amazing food, amazing service. Best place in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amos Langsner
Best sandwiches ever! Shoutout to Jerry - he’s an absolute sandwich genius! The Reuben was absolutely delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Espinoza
Sausage Breakfast burrito was delicious. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu. The lady working there was really nice. Good food and Good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phuong Luong
Truly truly special place. The other reviews should have already convinced you to come here, I love everything about this place and every single element of the sandwich. The owner gave me meatball, tuna, and bacon samples and they were all great but the bacon is a little more lean than I'd prefer (which is probably better for you anyways). Definitey on the more pricey side ($17 for steak panini) but I'd come back here again and again.
These are hands down the best sandwiches I've ever had! The Cuban comes with a special recommendation. What makes this place unique is the owner, you can see how much love and passion he puts into preparing each sandwich. The phenomenal taste and a one of a kind atmosphere make this place a must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph
I’ll be raving about this spot for the next few months, make a trip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K R
Came in wanting the steak panini which they were out of steak and ended up getting the meatball sandwich. The sandwich is delicious and the tomato sauce has a slight sweetness to it that makes me want more.
The stuff here is known to be fresh!
Also, I appreciated receiving a bag of chips with this order. This was a good $15 well spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sandwich
katya richie
Came in wanting the steak panini which they were out of steak and ended up getting the meatball sandwich. The sandwich is delicious and the tomato sauce has a slight sweetness to it that makes me want more.
The stuff here is known to be fresh!
Also, I appreciated receiving a bag of chips with this order. This was a good $15 well spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sandwich
Libby
This absolute gem of a cafe reaffirmed my faith in the point of eating out, having new shared experiences, connecting with people and their labors of love. As other reviews have amply stated, they make EVERYTHING in-house here, down to the mustard. What stays with me is the pride they take in this making; the way everything has a little story and there’s just joy in being able to share it. I haven’t encountered hospitality like this in a long time-- no-frills, treating everyone like family. Complimentary coffee, free chips for first-timers, generous samples, checking in that you have everything you need, deriving joy just from seeing us enjoy the food. Regulars dropped by just to chat and I could totally see why. Someone who used to work in the kitchen came in and the owner knew it was his birthday. Dogs got a little meatball treat. “Service” doesn’t even cut it. It really felt like a space to just love food and be in community.
The food was fantastic in every way, thoughtful and hearty and balanced in wonderful flavor. Everything had me thinking, ad nauseam: “this is the best ___ I’ve ever had.” The best cuban sandwich (crispy perfect panini, delightful pulled pork and tender turkey/ham); the best greek salad (so light and tart and juicy and fresh!); the best meatball (such savory, homey textures!); the best pesto. I am always on the lookout for good pickled things and would literally buy their house-cured peppers in bulk if I could. But also, I think I’d prefer coming back as often as possible :)
“Our goal is that you leave happier than when you came in!”
Funky, barebones sandwich shop featuring panini--Italian style grilled sandwiches.
The food is delicious, the vibe is very friendly, the portions are generous. It's decidedly unglamorous! It's all about the food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
always the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐ Stellar Service at Modigliani Cafe
While the food at Modigliani Cafe is undoubtedly 5-star quality, the customer service truly elevates the entire experience to another level.
The staff is nothing short of amazing—warm, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about what they do. They create such an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that you feel welcomed the moment you step through the door.
Their dedication to service makes this place a destination. It’s the kind of place where you want to come back just to enjoy the friendly faces. The quality of the service alone makes Modigliani a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every sandwich I’ve had over several visits has been great, and the owner is friendly and prone to giving out tasty samples.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey Panini, Pulled Pork Panini
I walked by and it smelled amazing, so we went in and it was the best decision! This place redefines the sandwich shop category. We got the ham sandwich special with grilled zucchini which was just perfect: crunchy outside, decadent melty inside. It’s also a fantastic place to spend time, thanks to the welcoming owner and the crowd which make it seem like a community gathering spot. I’ll definitely be back to try all the other sandwiches on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a gem, this place truly feels like Oakland and Gerry is the best/most welcoming. Had some specials including a pastrami sandwich which were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, amazing service. Best place in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best sandwiches ever! Shoutout to Jerry - he’s an absolute sandwich genius! The Reuben was absolutely delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sausage Breakfast burrito was delicious. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu. The lady working there was really nice. Good food and Good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly truly special place. The other reviews should have already convinced you to come here, I love everything about this place and every single element of the sandwich. The owner gave me meatball, tuna, and bacon samples and they were all great but the bacon is a little more lean than I'd prefer (which is probably better for you anyways). Definitey on the more pricey side ($17 for steak panini) but I'd come back here again and again.
Restaurantji Recommends
These are hands down the best sandwiches I've ever had! The Cuban comes with a special recommendation. What makes this place unique is the owner, you can see how much love and passion he puts into preparing each sandwich. The phenomenal taste and a one of a kind atmosphere make this place a must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ll be raving about this spot for the next few months, make a trip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in wanting the steak panini which they were out of steak and ended up getting the meatball sandwich. The sandwich is delicious and the tomato sauce has a slight sweetness to it that makes me want more.
The stuff here is known to be fresh!
Also, I appreciated receiving a bag of chips with this order. This was a good $15 well spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sandwich
Came in wanting the steak panini which they were out of steak and ended up getting the meatball sandwich. The sandwich is delicious and the tomato sauce has a slight sweetness to it that makes me want more.
The stuff here is known to be fresh!
Also, I appreciated receiving a bag of chips with this order. This was a good $15 well spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sandwich
This absolute gem of a cafe reaffirmed my faith in the point of eating out, having new shared experiences, connecting with people and their labors of love. As other reviews have amply stated, they make EVERYTHING in-house here, down to the mustard. What stays with me is the pride they take in this making; the way everything has a little story and there’s just joy in being able to share it. I haven’t encountered hospitality like this in a long time-- no-frills, treating everyone like family. Complimentary coffee, free chips for first-timers, generous samples, checking in that you have everything you need, deriving joy just from seeing us enjoy the food. Regulars dropped by just to chat and I could totally see why. Someone who used to work in the kitchen came in and the owner knew it was his birthday. Dogs got a little meatball treat. “Service” doesn’t even cut it. It really felt like a space to just love food and be in community.
The food was fantastic in every way, thoughtful and hearty and balanced in wonderful flavor. Everything had me thinking, ad nauseam: “this is the best ___ I’ve ever had.” The best cuban sandwich (crispy perfect panini, delightful pulled pork and tender turkey/ham); the best greek salad (so light and tart and juicy and fresh!); the best meatball (such savory, homey textures!); the best pesto. I am always on the lookout for good pickled things and would literally buy their house-cured peppers in bulk if I could. But also, I think I’d prefer coming back as often as possible :)
“Our goal is that you leave happier than when you came in!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Meatball Sandwich, Pepper, Pickles, Pesto and Horseradish
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