Enoteca Molinari

4.7

589 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar (with heated outdoor seating) that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.

Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation.

Thank you for your understanding!

Grazie mille!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(510) 428-4078
Website
https://enoteca-molinari.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5474 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Taft Ave
Parking details
Street parking or try the lot at the corner of Kales & College Ave (1 block south of Enoteca Molinari).
Public transit
3 blocks south of Rockridge BART next to À Côté (cross street is Taft Ave).
Entertainment
Take a seat at the wine bar to view the open kitchen.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Arancini$13.00
Golden fried rice croquettes with San Marzano tomato, smoked mozzarella and pecorino
Barbabietole con Gorgonzola$16.00
House marinated gold and red beets with gorgonzola, pistachio and arugula
Calamari$16.00
Monterey Bay squid sautéed with frisée, garbanzo beans, fennel, olives, capers and lemon vinaigrette
Antipasti Misti$18.00
Soppressata, Taleggio, olives & house-pickled vegetables
Salumi
Salame al tartufo, Prosciutto, Finocchiona, Coppa, Calabrese, Soppressata
Formaggi
Carboncino, Pecorino Toscano, La Tur, Taleggio, Moliterno al tartufo

Verdure e Zuppa

Zuppa$13.00
Vegetable broth with romano beans, carrot, romanesco, swiss chard and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Insalata di Lattuga$13.00
Little gem and Castelfranco radicchio salad with lemon vinagrette
Inalata di Rucola e Farro$13.00
Arugula with farro, shaved pecorino and balsamic vinaigrette
Zucca con Burrata$16.00
Butternut squash salad with burrata, arugula, roman mint, olive oil, peperoncino and balsamico
Cavolfiore alla Vesuviana$16.00
Baked cauliflower with mozzarella, DOP San Marzano sauce, Gaeta olive, capers, peperoncino and anchovy

Pasta, Pesce e Carne

Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa$19.00
House-made pasta with broccoli rabe, pecorino, a touch of anchovy and peperoncino
Gnocchi alla siciliana$22.00
House-made potato dumplings with eggplant, tomato and smoked mozzarella
Tagliatelle al Ragu'$20.00
House-made pasta with 5 hour pork and beef ragu' and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saltimbocca alla Romana$30.00
Pork tenderloin with prosciutto, sage, broccolini and fingerling potatoes
Pesce All'ischitana$30.00
Seasonal fish sautéed with capers, olives and cherry tomatoes

What 589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Best Service
East Bay
Great for fine wines
East Bay
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Enoteca Molinari is a beloved neighborhood gem on the Berkeley/Oakland border, celebrated for its "consistently excellent food" and "warm and welcoming" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and authentic Italian dishes like homemade pastas and swordfish. The curated Italian wine list and owner Joe's hospitality are particularly admired.

589 Reviews

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Laura
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Attentive service. Extensive wine list. Good value
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Nick
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enoteca never fails to please. How and staff are a well-oiled machine in providing an intimate experience.
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Esther
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. It feels very authentically Italian and the food is delicious. Best arancini I’ve ever had! The wine list is well curated and there are always numerous “by the glass” options. The staff is friendly and helpful. We’re so happy to have this restaurant in our neighborhood.
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Lance
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It needs help on all fronts. Service was slow, food mediocre and ambiance jumbled.
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David
San Francisco
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious figs and prosciutto for starters. Orechietti, Saltimbocca all delicious with lovely service. Don’t miss it
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Beatriz
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Neighborhood place where you can find great Italian food and wines. Small menu, but with options. Great friendly service.
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dustin
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A serious neighborhood gem, unpretentious, simple, and perfectly executed. No more, no less. Perfect service too. BRAVO!
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Alison
San Francisco
84 reviews
vip
4.0
84 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great pasta dishes, saltimbocca and swordfish. Sweet anti-pasti platter to share. Good choice of wine by the glass with excellent pricing. Soup was a little bland but pretty and fresh. Quiet night on a Thursday - where was everyone?????
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Stephanie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! It's my go-to when I want consistently great food AND a quieter ambiance to enjoy a meal and be able to chat and linger. HIGHLY recommend!!
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Daniel
Los Angeles
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Simple Italian food with nice Italian wine list. Reasonably priced and presented with care. Warm, welcoming, and attentive staff. Honest, refreshing, and low-key. A solid dining experience.
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FAQs

Enoteca Molinari does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Enoteca Molinari also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 428-4078.

Enoteca Molinari is rated 4.7 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5474 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Taft Ave
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking or try the lot at the corner of Kales & College Ave (1 block south of Enoteca Molinari).
Public transit
3 blocks south of Rockridge BART next to À Côté (cross street is Taft Ave).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Take a seat at the wine bar to view the open kitchen.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://enoteca-molinari.com/
Phone number
(510) 428-4078

Enoteca Molinari

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Antipasti

Arancini$13.00

Barbabietole con Gorgonzola$16.00

Calamari$16.00

Antipasti Misti$18.00

Salumi

Formaggi

Verdure e Zuppa

Zuppa$13.00

Insalata di Lattuga$13.00

Inalata di Rucola e Farro$13.00

Zucca con Burrata$16.00

Cavolfiore alla Vesuviana$16.00

Pasta, Pesce e Carne

Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa$19.00

Gnocchi alla siciliana$22.00

Tagliatelle al Ragu'$20.00

Saltimbocca alla Romana$30.00

Pesce All'ischitana$30.00

What 589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Enoteca Molinari offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Enoteca Molinari restaurant rated?

Is Enoteca Molinari currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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