“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“
“Very pleasant. This was our first visit and our server Nicholas L was extremely attentive and patient. As first timers we would have preferred to go old school and looked at a menu in hand versus using an app. The Calamari with shrimp was fantastic, the eggs Benedict with roasted tomatoes so flavorful and the chicken parmesan with spagetti was so delicious. A must go!!“
“I love me a good sandwich in any form and when I was in the area I was surprised to see not too many options in Castro Valley. I came close to giving up and driving away right before I found this Italian Delicatessen. Thankfully it met all of my expectations! These sandwiches are LOADED! They are not shy with the veggies or deli-meat. I tried 2 sandwiches, the Dutch crutch was amazinggg. The sourdough was a true sourdough bread. Loved this place and will definitely come back!“
“This is our first time going to the restaurant. They opened right before Covid. And have been in business for a little over four years. It was easy to get a reservation and we had outside dining on the sidewalk with two heaters. The service was great. Our server was fantastic. Our table, ordered chicken, fish, and pasta, and the quality and proportions were extremely fine. Generous portions. And the prices unbeatable. And they took Apple Pay at Table. Definitely will make this a restaurant for us to visit the future.“
“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.“
“Excellent place to host parties!! Spacious inside and out. Staff was super friendly and easy to work with. Food was excellent! I had my daughter's 5h birthday party here and had a blast! Would definitely consider this place again for large parties! Pizza was hot and crispy with a nice crust! Chock full of fresh ingredients! Potato wedges were huge, piping hot, and super delicious. Best dish of the day: their fried chicken. Sleeper dish, I'm telling you. Don't knock it til you try it! Super crispy outside and insanely moist and tender on the inside. And I'm talking about the breast! Come yell at me if you don't like it. Thumbs up!“
“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.“
“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.“
“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.“
“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.“
“Overall great first time experience. I ordered the filet mignon Medium rare, it was cooked accordingly. The dish as a whole was very enjoyable and the mashed potatoes were really tasty. No chunks of potato like at other places, smooth and flavorful. Would definitely come back and recommend others to try this location. My mother really liked the apple and prosciutto salad. Just from glancing at it, it did look good and was recommended by the waitress. Expect to pay $20-$50 per person minimum.“
“This place is so cute! The waitress was so nice and welcoming, the food was homemade and delicious, huge portions but she was happy to give a takeaway box to bring back the rest to our hotel, it would have been a shame to throw it out.Vegetarian options: There was a lot of veggie options.“
“We have eaten here over the past 10 plus years. Like with most restaurants they have their ups and downs. But Frankie Johnnie & Luigi has delivered consistently delicious Italian food. Last time was especially good. Tina's Too Too Much Pizza was true to it's name. It was a meat lover's dream with all the possible kinds of meat you can think of. Too many that I can't remember them all. The amount of meat they put on this pizza is almost too much... almost... but I truly love meat. Finally the layers of meat are no good if it doesn't taste good. The pizza is delicious. The crust is crispy not soggy. The toppings were all fresh and tasty... layers of flavor. So good.“
“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!“
“Si nice to have a good Italian restaurant in Menlo Park! The outside patio is super cute and weather doesn't seem to make as big a difference as one may imagine. They have a covered area and big heaters throughout. The staff is friendly and the servers quite knowledgeable and offer suggestions for your meal. They do recommend family style (sharing) but we also got a couple of individual items. The pizza is probably my favorite part - it's a sourdough crust, which is probably why it's a close second only to the pizza I've had in Rome. Plenty of options for vegetarian/pescatarian folks, which we appreciated! Pictured are the octopus w tomatillo salsa verde and potato, and the vongole en crosta, which were killer! They are clams steamed INSIDE calzone-like pocket of love. Vongole is served table side where they add olive oil and fresh lemon juice. So good!“
“The mushroom soup was scrumptious. The crab cakes were lovely! I don't usually actually like crab cakes but these were flavorful and perfect.The truffle mushroom ravioli was great.Wonderful service; like genuinely nice and attentive. We sat outside - good placement of heat lamps. Forgot to take photos; next time!“
“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.“
“Im so happy a old school round table opened backed up ,franchizes mostly suck, every time i order there always the same pizzas not greasy well done crusts, i had tonight dbl. play pepperoni cuped slices so good, this our new pizza joint always consistent and the nicest owner.“
“Great place, easy to get to, and a beloved favorite in Menlo Park. Full of students - Stanford and High School too, lots of students are wait staff.... And come back for years as workers and food-lovers Beautiful large outside patio, with umbrellas. Also limited indoor seating. Get in line to go to the counter and order, take your number and get your seat. Not sure what to get, ask the friendly counter person, they will help you choose... Take a look around - Keplers Book Store is next door also a local favorite. Great food, lots of variety, salads, pasta, desserts, get a tasty cookie and relax. Liquids? Great coffee, and loads of other selections like Beer, Wine It's on El Camino Real... and CalTrain has a station / parking lot behind the collection of stores. There's Parking Lot underneath the complex, because street parking can be difficult. Live Music played some nights, that's great fun but get there early. Go see, you'll love it.“
“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“
“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! ?“
“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.“
“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.“
“We LOVE this place!! The pizza is delish and their kabobs are my absolute favorite thing to chomp when it's a little chilly out. The owner is great, he knows my family and always makes our pies with love. I am the daughter of the family and I approve this message! ( The one typing before the daughter thing was my mom).“
“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!“