What a wonderful surprise to find such an eclectic family-friendly restaurant in Oakland. I felt like I was in an Italian grandmother's dining room! The food is amazing; get the house soup: it's basically a matzo ball made out of ricotta. We came for my daughters birthday and when I made the reservation they offered to bake her a bday cake. All the food is AMAZING! Staff is nice and friendly. Sit on the balcony of weather is nice.