Peligrinni in Orinda is the friendliest and most beautiful restaurant I have ever been the pleasure to experience. The food is very tasty. I have had the Roasted Chicken, Chicken Parm, Lamb, Pasta w/Italian Sausage... more. The atmosphere is very loving and feels like you are coming home. DANIELLE (who has gone from host to bus-person to server to Bartender) is so friendly. Danielle is fabulous, fun, fascinating, beautiful and makes mouth watering drinks. My favorite being Danielles Cosmopolitan. Danielle always has on for your viewing the local NBA,NFL...teams games on the two tv’s above the bar. The entire staff is so friendly ?. I will miss the hugs entering and exiting...for now. Cheers to all the Peligrinni Staff. I hope you are all together soon to create your magic!! I❤️Peligrinni+Danielle bartender extraordinaire!
Eddie Washington
I constantly come by buying some food in this place. I enjoy the fast service and well cooked food. 5 stars from me.
Tejal D.
My favorite local gem and I'm so glad to see it still stands in this space that seemed to churn out small businesses every few years. I love the eggplant melanzane and gnocchi bolognese. My dad is vegetarian and we also appreciate how many veg-friendly dishes there are. Also, ask for the spicy olive oil with your bread-- you're in for a treat!
Ronald L.
I've been here for dinner a few times before deciding to ask them to host my son's birthday lunch party on Leap Year Day. There's a few reasons why we chose Taverna Pellegrini: 1) Location was close to home and large enough to fit a large party. 2) The location was flexible with buffet style vs normal style. We opted for buffet since it was more cost effective and easier to plan/manage. 3) Pasta and pizza are two things my son loves to eat. 4) After eating there a few times, my kids recognize Eddie and Vincenzo. 5) We had a good planning conversation with Dario / Eddie in terms of logistics and the attention to detail and availability for answering our follow-up questions. I asked my guests if they had enough to eat and every single one of them said they ate more than they normally would and loved the dishes! The favorites were the sausage & mushroom pizza, tortellini, and chicken marsala. Did I mention they accommodated the kids with chicken strips and fries (which are not on the menu but they did so in case kids wanted some traditional favorites)? Overall, two thumbs up. They don't do events often but when they do, they over deliver!
LORNA GELDERMANN
Tradional Italian food offered in a casual, comfortable environment. The menu includes
E Estrada
This spot offers great service and delicious menu. One of the best restaurant around here. The food and drinks arrived quick and the rates were affordable. Highly recommended.
Heather K.
Nice place to eat, hang out with friends & have a drink. Went here for the first timee tonight & was really disappointed in their pizza. (Crust & cheese). Our waiter was super nice & tried to kkeep up hAppy by offering a free dessert. Although we weren't looking to exchange or return ooze dish, but I thought I should still drop a comment here. I'll be sure to to back & try their pastas next time.
Faye Smith- Gee
Really love their wedge salad and gnocchi w/bolognese. Good wine selection and good service.
Christina Black
Well decorated, spacious restaurant but that's the best of it. The waiter, maybe owner or manager, constantly tried to up-sale every order to the point where we almost felt guilty for not ordering more than just a main each; mains by the way that included the lasagna, beef steak, a large pizza and pasta. Guess what, even that was too much food as we took home 1/4 of it. When desert came around, another waiter offered the desert menu which we declined. Lo and behold the first waiter came back with the menus and didn't accept our "no thank you." He went directly to our kids to ask them if they wanted desert. Are you kidding?
Matt N.
Absolutely delicious! This is one of my family's favorite Italian restaurants. Delicious food, nice atmosphere, and friendly staff.
Everything is $7 on the Happy Hour menu, included well drinks and wine. Nice assortment to share. We ordered the calamari, which was served hot, with two sauces. Our server was attentive and the martinis were great! Special attention was given to the young teenager with us, which was appreciated.
J P
I Was just at this place tonite for a holiday mixer..nice ambience, friendly staff. Good food. Staff also seems to speak italian.-bonus. Grazie mille !
Dionne Hallback
Food was fresh, excellent flavor, great presentation.
Jayce Williamson
Awesome and delicious food, I like the character this place has, and the workers were welcoming. Will definitely eat here again.
Peligrinni in Orinda is the friendliest and most beautiful restaurant I have ever been the pleasure to experience. The food is very tasty. I have had the Roasted Chicken, Chicken Parm, Lamb, Pasta w/Italian Sausage... more. The atmosphere is very loving and feels like you are coming home. DANIELLE (who has gone from host to bus-person to server to Bartender) is so friendly. Danielle is fabulous, fun, fascinating, beautiful and makes mouth watering drinks. My favorite being Danielles Cosmopolitan. Danielle always has on for your viewing the local NBA,NFL...teams games on the two tv’s above the bar. The entire staff is so friendly ?. I will miss the hugs entering and exiting...for now. Cheers to all the Peligrinni Staff. I hope you are all together soon to create your magic!! I❤️Peligrinni+Danielle bartender extraordinaire!
I constantly come by buying some food in this place. I enjoy the fast service and well cooked food. 5 stars from me.
My favorite local gem and I'm so glad to see it still stands in this space that seemed to churn out small businesses every few years. I love the eggplant melanzane and gnocchi bolognese. My dad is vegetarian and we also appreciate how many veg-friendly dishes there are. Also, ask for the spicy olive oil with your bread-- you're in for a treat!
I've been here for dinner a few times before deciding to ask them to host my son's birthday lunch party on Leap Year Day. There's a few reasons why we chose Taverna Pellegrini: 1) Location was close to home and large enough to fit a large party. 2) The location was flexible with buffet style vs normal style. We opted for buffet since it was more cost effective and easier to plan/manage. 3) Pasta and pizza are two things my son loves to eat. 4) After eating there a few times, my kids recognize Eddie and Vincenzo. 5) We had a good planning conversation with Dario / Eddie in terms of logistics and the attention to detail and availability for answering our follow-up questions. I asked my guests if they had enough to eat and every single one of them said they ate more than they normally would and loved the dishes! The favorites were the sausage & mushroom pizza, tortellini, and chicken marsala. Did I mention they accommodated the kids with chicken strips and fries (which are not on the menu but they did so in case kids wanted some traditional favorites)? Overall, two thumbs up. They don't do events often but when they do, they over deliver!
Tradional Italian food offered in a casual, comfortable environment. The menu includes
This spot offers great service and delicious menu. One of the best restaurant around here. The food and drinks arrived quick and the rates were affordable. Highly recommended.
Nice place to eat, hang out with friends & have a drink. Went here for the first timee tonight & was really disappointed in their pizza. (Crust & cheese). Our waiter was super nice & tried to kkeep up hAppy by offering a free dessert. Although we weren't looking to exchange or return ooze dish, but I thought I should still drop a comment here. I'll be sure to to back & try their pastas next time.
Really love their wedge salad and gnocchi w/bolognese. Good wine selection and good service.
Well decorated, spacious restaurant but that's the best of it. The waiter, maybe owner or manager, constantly tried to up-sale every order to the point where we almost felt guilty for not ordering more than just a main each; mains by the way that included the lasagna, beef steak, a large pizza and pasta. Guess what, even that was too much food as we took home 1/4 of it. When desert came around, another waiter offered the desert menu which we declined. Lo and behold the first waiter came back with the menus and didn't accept our "no thank you." He went directly to our kids to ask them if they wanted desert. Are you kidding?
Absolutely delicious! This is one of my family's favorite Italian restaurants. Delicious food, nice atmosphere, and friendly staff.
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Everything is $7 on the Happy Hour menu, included well drinks and wine. Nice assortment to share. We ordered the calamari, which was served hot, with two sauces. Our server was attentive and the martinis were great! Special attention was given to the young teenager with us, which was appreciated.
I Was just at this place tonite for a holiday mixer..nice ambience, friendly staff. Good food. Staff also seems to speak italian.-bonus. Grazie mille !
Food was fresh, excellent flavor, great presentation.
Awesome and delicious food, I like the character this place has, and the workers were welcoming. Will definitely eat here again.
Good food,polite service