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Belotti Ristorante E Bottega - Steakhouse in Oakland, California

Belotti Ristorante E Bottega

4.6 (843 reviews)

5403 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Italian restaurant

About Belotti Ristorante E Bottega - steak house in Oakland, California

Neighborhood bistro offering elevated Italian cuisine & wines served in a chill space.

Customer Review Summary

Belotti Ristorante E Bottega offers an exceptional dining experience with highly recommended Italian cuisine. The food is fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared, particularly the pasta, such as the sea bass and gnocchi bolognese. Reservations are suggested, especially for larger parties, as the restaurant is small and cozy. Highlights include the Belotti Antipasto platter and Bigoli al Sugo d’Anatra, praised for their delightful flavors. Customers appreciate the attentive service, especially from staff like Aaron and bartender Brandon, who enhance the overall experience. Desserts received mixed reviews, but the overall dining experience is celebrated, making it a go-to for food aficionados.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
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4
115
3
27
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8
1
27
Based on 843 reviews

Minn-Johannes Lee

5 months ago

This place WOWed me a great deal! One of those true gastronomic experiences that one would appreciate and remember for a long time! 100% highly (and highly) recommended. I was told by their service folks that it is best to come in with no more than 4 person party. Big group NEEDS month+ reservation in advance. Yes... that good!!

Sandy Comer

7 months ago

Food was fabulous..sea bass was my favorite. Everything was great and we thoroughly enjoyed it all and service was great. I got fresh pasta and sauce to take home the next day at their other place... yummy

Bethel Awdenegest

1 month ago

The food was fresh and flavorful. The menu had a great selection of pasta. I always order the gnocchi bolognese. I resturant is small not suitable for larger group set up but cozy.

Christopher Chung

5 months ago

High-quality Italian where every bite tastes scratch-made. Pasta with a bounce. Start with the Belotti Antipasto platter, for a cold cut and cheese combo that’s an all-around crowd pleaser. Bigoli al Sugo d’Anatra, deeply savory duck sugo sauce, lightened with orange zest and deepened with Grana Padano cheese — near heaven. The multiple accolades are clearly well-earned. An excellent go-to for a food aficionado or lunch with parents.

Alex Wiley

7 months ago

Lovely Italian spot in Oakland. The salad is a must, it's so simple and fresh. I also enjoyed the aperol spritz and the pasta stuffed with cheesy polenta. Dessert was ok

Marissa Marsh LoVullo

6 months ago

Honestly, don't come to this restaurant if you want to be cursed with comparing every other Bay Area Italian joint (hint, the rest pale in comparison). The pasta is the best I've had in years. For around $20 you can get the perfect sized entree of amazing pasta in no time. We have walked in for a 45 minute wait or bar seating, but the restaurant does take reservations. Brandon the bartender is great too!

Adrianna T

Simply the most divine pastas. Well executed and complex flavors. We had great service at the bar from Brandon too, who made excellent cocktails including NA ones.

wendell nagakura

Of course the food is the main attraction but the total experience is what we are always searching for. Aaron (hope spelling is right) our main man hit a home run with his input! We were newbies but Aaron made us feel just the opposite;) on top being recommended as you profess: ‘The Best Italian Cuisine’ definitely on the East Bay! Thank-you<3

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$30–50