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| - Really good, hearty Italian fare. Perfect if you are staying in Oakland. Wine list was extensive, but pretty overpriced, really. The bread was old style, crispy, garlicky, etc... The salad was wonderful - had beets, garbanzo beans, and a heavenly, light, balsamic vinegarette. I added the crumbled bleu cheese to mine. Yum.
My mom got the linguini with shrimp and scallops. The scallops were perfectly cooked. The pasta was done aldente (perfect), but the sauce needed a little extra salt. (Maybe they cater some to the retirement community across the street?). I had the ravioli sampler plate - home made pasta on the raviolis - OMG, good. Could've used a little more salt as well, but the parmesean cheese at the table made up for it. Meatball, large and tasty. Sausage was the bomb. The sauteed spinach (which I was really looking forward to ) lacked flavor. Parmesean cheese added to this as well. My dad had the lasagna sampler and was very happy with it.
Overall, 4 stars for a solid meal. I'd rather have things undersalted than over, and let me make corrections.
The staff was attentive, and the decor was awesome!!!!
A definite must return spot!
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