04/17/07

Best Food! Better Atmosphere

by jewboy72

I remember playing here with my punk band back in the day. Stage diving, skanking and seeing the worlds best punk rock acts grace the Electric Bananna stage. Now Judy is cookin and the place has revitalized itself into my favorite restaurant. The sauces here are incredible, and the home made sausage is great.

Johnny and Donny are characters and really nice guys. My only draw back ins that its really expensive..

I love their food though!!!

• Pros: The Food Rocks!!!!!!
• Cons: Price..

02/22/07

good food in fun funky atmosphere

by karlooop

We were first wowed by the eclectically furnished dining room with separate bar room. The charm extends to the meticulously kept rest rooms. We were seated promptly, but (unfortunately) on top of two other tables of diners, when the dining room was practically empty. Our service was courteous and prompt and pleasant though. Hungry, we asked for bread, which was average storebrand Italian "air" bread and came only with butter no dipping plate. And the menu had been scaled back that night >:-(

Oh no?

We found some hefty prices especially for chops and steaks, BUT we found some nice offerings anyway . Calimari salad was interstingly prepared in a vingret, I even enjoyed this. Dinners came with salad, average mix with an adequate Italian dressing, it worked - nothing to write home about. For entrees, the eggplant was tasty and had a good portion. Greens were sauted to perfection. Pastas were a bit on the skimpy side, but good nonetheless with nice sides, with the manicotti extremely wonderful - crepe, full soft and creamy in the house sauce, which was OK - traditional, not out of the ordinary. Italian sausage was OK too, but extremely small portion, next time I would like to try the meatballs which sound yum. Full, we all skipped dessert. Wines were adequate with a healthy pour. We were quite surprised by this place and will try it again.

• Pros: Dining room, quantity of food, friendly service
• Cons: Prices, some average tasting foods

02/05/07

Best Italian....bar none!!!!

by cultivator

What can you say about this place? Top notch, great food and fun. Johnny & Judy are great and the food will keep you coming back for more. A great addition to N. Oakland!

• Pros: Great food & atmosphere
• Cons: A little too pricey, but darn good