I wish I would have known about this place before I wasted time eating dinner at another D grade Italian restuarant in town. I only had a Cannoli and bite of Tiramisu, but it was leaps and bounds more authentic than my earlier Shrimp Scampi. My Caffe de Carol ( Coffee with liqueur) was pretty awesome too.
Everything here is homemade fresh, so I'm sure the food is legit. Sadly the service leaves a lot to be desired. I had to leave the table and ask for my waiter twice. Nevertheless, if you are staying at the Residence Inn in Oakland cross the street and try this place.