La Strada

Italian restaurant · San Pablo

La Strada

Italian restaurant · San Pablo

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2215 Church Ln, San Pablo, CA 94806

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Homemade Italian with fireplace seating, Tuscan murals, and great service  

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2215 Church Ln, San Pablo, CA 94806 Get directions

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$20–30 · Menu

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2215 Church Ln, San Pablo, CA 94806 Get directions

+1 510 237 9047
lastradasanpablo.com
@lastradasp

$20–30 · Menu

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"Contemporary restaurant faithful to Italy’s culinary heritage. Chef Pierro hails from Umbria and Tuscan cuisine has no secrets from him. His truffle recipes are standout. His son, Valentino, adds his youthful enthusiasm in the kitchen, while Myriame’s gracious welcome completes this family affair." - Michelin Inspector

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Lilian Gerch

Google
La Strada was fabulous. My older brother had missed my daughter's and my birthday, so he invited us to dine at La Strada yesterday. We had dined at this restaurant for many years when it was under a different management, and we were thrilled to discover that the quality of food, service, and atmosphere didn't suffer under the new management. The restaurant is still beautifully decorated, starting from the foyer to the dining area, and one can hear the soft music playing as one enters in the restaurant. We were immediately greeted and led to our table, and we were handed our menus. After giving us enough time to view the menu, the server approached and informed us of the special dishes of the day, which included the halibut. However, I myself had already decided on the Capellini Pomodoro, which I felt would be the perfect portion for me to consume. I had eaten at Nation's Giant Hamburger with my daughter close to lunchtime earlier, and I wasn't feeling too hungry. My brother selected the Calamari and the Minestrone soup, and my daughter chose the Veal Piccata with the Clam Chouder soup. All three of us loved and enjoyed our meal, right after they had served the delicious bread with the olive oil and herbs. I didn't take a photo of the main menu, but I took a photo of the dessert menu, which was a much smaller size, and from which my brother chose the Vanilla Ice Cream accompanied by an espresso, my daughter was full and she opted not to have dessert, however, when I saw that one of my favorite desserts was listed on the dessert menu, the Crème Brûlée, without hesitation I opted for that. The only other restaurant they have this dessert and which is equally delicious is at Jack's in Pleasant Hill. Fatapples used to have this dessert on their menu, but they unfortunately discontinued it. I will list the photos of the dishes my family savored at La Strada along with a couple of photos of the interior of this gem of a restaurant with top-notch service.

Dave C

Google
Great place for a good italian meal. Great atmosphere and service! I'm surprised I've never been here before. We took our toddler boys here for one of our first dinner outings. They mostly behaved and didn't make a huge mess, and the service was very understanding.

Kristina Battle

Google
If i could give this 10 stars, I would. I have had a horrendous time in California since I have been here. It's also my birthday week. The server Billy was absolutely wonderful. He made me feel heard, he suggested things for my drink, he celebrated my birthday. I could not have had a better time if I tried. I even had their tiramisu. Absolutely amazing.

Leonel Sanchez

Google
Really underrated Italian restaurant. Perhaps because of the location but the food is top notch and we have had countless pleasant experiences here and no complaints other than forgetting to make a reservation during a holiday! Great service and even better food!

Sandra Short

Google
An awesome mix of food and family. Our waitress Olivia was great.

Todd Germain

Google
My go-to escape from our project in San Pablo. Carlos, Olivia, and the other wait staff are the best. Very attentive, polite, and easy to talk to. Martin, the owner, is a rare gem for owners. He works in the kitchen, does dishes, does what lever it takes to deliver 1st class service. You'd be foolish if you didn't stop and eny this spot.

Kay Sugi

Google
We love La Strada! The decor is inviting. Service is excellent and friendly. Mocktails were delicious. And of course, the food was two thumbs up! You might want to make reservations because they can get pretty busy. Also, the parking lot can get filled up quickly.

Ashley

Google
Im originally from socal and moved to the area 7 years ago and i absolutely love this place. I recommend everyone this restaurant any chance i get. Their service and food are 10/10. I try to fit as many birthday dinners and dates at this place as i can.
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Kris B.

Yelp
We took my brother and his family after my mom's memorial. Our server was Albano and he treated us very well. He really knew the menu and helped my sister-in-law order exactly what she wanted when she didn't fully articulate it. She was torn between which sauce for her Gnocchi Della Casa ($19.95) and he said why not both pesto and alfredo. She was so happy! The rest of the family ordered: Eggplant Parmigiana $19.95 Pizza di Carne $18.95 La Strada Cheeseburger $17.95 Fettucini con Pesto $19.95 Fettucini Alfredo $19.95 Lots of us got a side salad, side Caeser or Soup Giorno $4.95 For my husband, his usual Spaghetti & Meatballs $19.95. For me the Tortellini alla Panna $22.95. Absolutely delicious! Everyone loved their choices. Even the kids found things they really liked which of course was the cheeseburger, a pasta side, pizza and fries. Lots of free refills and check-ins throughout the meal. Besides the delicious food, the feeling in this restaurant is comfortable and relaxing. There is no hurry to turn tables. It's a place you can go for a weekday meal and also a special occasion. There were large parties like us and guests eating alone, everyone felt very welcome.
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Harry W.

Yelp
Excellent cheerful service, Fancy near-formal yet relaxed ambiance, but somewhat disappointing main entrees outside of the creamy pastas. Appetizers: Order a dinner entree and you get the choice of a Caesar salad or green salad or the soup of the day for an extra $4.95. We didn't have to wait too long for the meal to begin. The Caesar side salad was fresh with good croutons, but drowned with an overly heavy Caesar dressing. (6.8/10) The minestrone soup or simple green salad seemed a better choice for an appetizer on my visit. Arriving next was a small basket of freshly baked breads. Served warm with a slightly toasty crust, the French bread and Foccacia were both delicious and disappeared quickly on our table. The Focaccia was my favorite. (8.8/10) Mains: For a healthy choice (no heavy creams, etc), I chose the Penne alla Melanzane (pasta with eggplant) which is a basic penne in a light tomato sauce with eggplant (yup!), garlic, basil and spinach. Though served al dente, the dish just looked off in presentation, especially the penne that seemed rather dark and off in color unlike fresh made-right-here kinda pastas. Overall, the dish tasted ok, but like the Pomodoro here, it just seemed too watery overall. 6/10 Alternatives: On the plus side, the chicken fettuccine that some of my friends had looked good. So stick with the creamier pastas, meat entrees or the desserts here. All of those looked pretty decent. With at least two main dining rooms and a good sized parking lot out in front, they accommodated our large party easily, and furthermore, were able to issue separate checks cheerfully for all of us! Wow! Bravo! I love the service here, and the vibe.. I just wish the food I had was better executed. Choose wisely here!
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Patricia F.

Yelp
I love la Strada. Friendly service and very efficient. I always get the chicken Alfredo and it never disappoints. The Cesar salad is so tasty too! This restaurant is family friendly and to me Very romantic.
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herald h.

Yelp
San Pablo's Hidden Gem! This place is truly a diamond in the rough in San Pablo. Once you step in you'll see how nicely decorated the restaurant is. It definitely sets the vibe for an elegant dinner! The staff is super friendly and helps with questions since the menu is so extensive. Definitely everything we ordered was a hit! I recommend the ciopinno, it was so filling and could easily be shared among the table. Will definitely come back here!
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Donna N.

Yelp
Came here" for a private birthday party in a private room! Very efficient quick service, limited but varied choices...I was served a salad, bread, beverage & a pasta in a meatless tomato sauce ...it was pretty noisy & tight quarters, but a fun time for all !! the birthday girl brought cupcakes for dessert to celebrate her 70 th birthday !
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Shanise T.

Yelp
Very unassuming place and I'm surprised I've never been here before and I'm from Richmond! The food is great and cost effective. The drinks are amazing and cheapppp at happy hour. & the service is unmatched. You feel like you're at home when you're here and you have good friends cooking and mixing up drinks. The bartender Kyle is dope and makes the BEST espresso martini with brandy I come on the weekends just to have his drinks. I hope they continue to thrive and I will definitely be frequenting them, if not weekly, then monthly. Oh! And the focaccia is to die for!
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May K.

Yelp
It's been a minute since I've come here to eat. I decided to get takeout and make it movie night at home and decided to get the cioppino for the first time ever and "bay bee" it's "yum-eeeee"! It was served with a couple of pieces of Buttered Garlic French bread to soak up the delicious juice of the delicious Seafood stew! It was full of snow crab, muscles, clams, fish, calamari slices, and octopus! Most definitely getting this again!
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Ben S.

Yelp
We love La Strada and it's always a treat coming here. My personal favorite is the Pork Tenderloin and they cook it to perfection. We try to come here on family get togethers and we always have a great time and leave with our bellies full of fantastic food.
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Gina G.

Yelp
La Strada, you will always have a piece of my heart. Wonderful staff, old school Italian menu and interior vibes, and just really good quality food with affordable pricing so close to home. This spot has been home to family nights, date nights, meeting with the girls, and host to holidays and a slew of other functions. Such great memories made and still more to come; bringing Lorenzo here for the first time during a night where La Strada was rolling back prices to when they first opened (1996) was incredible. My parents always order the Veal Marsala with creamy polenta, hard to find at most joints, but done to perfection as they say here. I went with the Fettuccine Alfredo, my husband the Chicken Cordon-Bleu, and the house wine. The bread is delicious to dip in olive oil, Caesar to start always. Finished with dessert drinks and tiramisu. Typical order, but this is the place for your go-to and favorite comforting dishes that feel like home. There's something about a spot that still has a solid following, regulars, walls filled with memories, and great humans that run the business day in and day out. These spots are starting to become few and far between, but La Strada has and will always be so a prominent force in our East Bay community. Other dishes to note: the Lasanga Di Carne, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Calamari Fritti. Truly can't go wrong, cheers to the experience!
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Rob B.

Yelp
I am Updating my review with some pictures. Still great food, service and ambiance. This is a must try restaurant in the San Pablo/Richmond area
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adrian v.

Yelp
Didn't take long but we came back for more deliciousness! All of our usual food items hit the spot but this update is all about the desserts! First off was the Tartufo Limoncello and boy did it sing in my mouth. A filled ball of Limoncello gelato covered with meringue sprinkles which created a tasty blend of flavors and texture. All of this sitting in a puddle of raspberry and chocolate sauce. The Tiramisu was above average and isn't something that I ever order but my family enjoyed it a lot. Next up was the bread pudding with vanilla gelato. The pudding was moist and flavorful and my daughter said she wishes that she could have this everyday for the rest of her life! lol. All of the desserts were very pretty to look at and made us feel like we were being waited on in a luxury Villa in Tuscany!
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Sanilie F.

Yelp
I came here with my coworkers for our group lunch. We had high expectations but were left disappointed. I ordered the pink lemonade and Fettuccine Carciofi with chicken, which is a fettuccine dish consisting of artichoke hearts, tomato, mushroom, basil and roasted garlic. The lemonade was good but the pasta was terrible. Not only did it lack flavor but it was filled with oil and so greasy. The atmosphere was just what we needed. They have it decorated for Christmas.

Christopher J.

Yelp
Food is ok service is great can be a bit noisy at times. Meatballs taste like they were previously frozen. Nice wine selection.
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Veronica A.

Yelp
Came here on a date and enjoyed our meal! Sampler: 10/10. Everything was delicious and it looked so pretty. Fettucine Carciofi, and added chicken: 8/10. It's super filling and tasty. Fettucine Alfredo w/ chicken: 9/10. My date said it was amazing. I had a small taste and the sauce was in fact amazing. They also give you focaccia bread with garlic infused olive oil that is to die for. I would literally come back just for that alone!! Our waiter Albano was amazing! He was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and was always available without being too intrusive. Don't let the place deter you. It's in a shopping plaza, but some of the best places are in nondescript places ;) Highly recommend! Plenty of parking.
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Oliver C.

Yelp
Came in with coworkers for a nice outside of work get together. It was very crowded on this Friday night. Luckily we had reservations. The restaurant is quite large. And it also has a private banquet area downstairs for parties. They have great food. I had the Cioppino and it was excellent. The food came to the table piping hot with lots of different shellfish and a delicious broth. Other people told me that they loved the veal, the lamb chops, and the steak. The service was great. They were friendly and attentive. Can't wait to go back.

Abraham T.

Yelp
I went to the Rotary meeting one time and La Strada served the food because the meeting was held at their restaurant, downstairs, in a dark dining room. The Rotarians normally don't know quality and they have settled for this place where the food tastes really bad and very unhealthy. If you mention anything, they seem to get very defensive. I decided not to return. I prefer if Rotarians met in a church hall and had a potluck instead.
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Malaika B.

Yelp
OMG! If there was EVER a reason for me to visit Richmond/San Pablo, this place would be it! Fresh ingredients, good strong drinks, who can ask for more! I can't remember the bartenders name, because she got me tipsy but she was the highlight of my visit! We came during happy hour and stayed until close and she was an absolute blast! 10 out of 1,000!! She can absolutely make a delicious cocktail or five! And Everything I ate, delicious! When I say fresh fresh! Everything was well crafted! I started with the happy hour menu and had the butterflied shrimp and Ceasar salad (t comes with fries but I'm on a diet soooooo) the bread basket came with 2 types of fresh soft warm bread with a garlic oil that would make you slap somebody, I then had the fettuccini Alfredo with sautéed mushrooms. It was made to order and extremely creamy! M I also had a taste of the meatballs with red sauce that are Michelin star worthy, filler where!! It didn't stop there because I then ordered the Parmesan wings which were fresh hot and delicious as well. I also tasted the polenta with rosemary chicken and when I tell you!! Chefs kiss! Light and creamy and full of flavor! I will definitely make the drive again! I'm bout to be a regular
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Yoko O.

Yelp
We keep on coming back. This is our civic group's usual restaurant location. It is also a favorite for my ex and me. We go out to dinner (I check on him for the kids to make sure he is eating as he doesn't eat as often as he should). He can't eat anything spicy (Pepper is too spicy). So, they make his food so nicely without it. Always filling and enough for us to take half home for later. So, if you are an Italian food snob, this might not be your place. I like both good old traditional American Italian food, fancy Italian and also love eating in Italy (Tuscan is my fave). But when your stomach says, "I want something dependable, traditional, easy on the budget and stomach, tastes good, and has good bread". Well, that means we head to La Strada. My partner and I like it here too. We like the lasagna and the ex likes the salmon. We like the wine, the ex likes Coke. We like all the desserts, and the ex likes vanilla ice cream. We are one happy family. Really! Convenient! It's a hop skip and a jump from the ex's house. And a nice short drive when it's not commute hours. My partner and I come from Oakland. It's easy to find too! And we never have issues parking. You might be able to get fancier Italian food elsewhere but nothing is as convenient, traditional, dependable, at a decent price point, and free parking at La Strada. We are always treated like family there.
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Marie H.

Yelp
Went to dinner with my Uncle tonight. We are both celebrating our birthday and we had the best service! They even brought Spumoni ice cream for my Uncle because it's his favorite. Best place to have our 94 & 52yrs. dinners! I will return again and again.
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Todd G.

Yelp
I can't say anything bad about La Strada. Olivia, Carlos, the entire staff are amazing. The location is always super clean, no dust, organized, clean. It's a been a go to spot for my team for the past 18 months. Way too good to be overlooked.
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Traci E.

Yelp
I'm an out of town local who attended a birthday gathering for my husband's uncle this past Saturday and now I will be coming back again and again! The atmosphere was very nice, great lighting and very beautiful Victorian style artwork and structural pieces. We were a bit of a larger group, but the service was still absolutely amazing. They opened our bottles and served them, complete with ice buckets for the champagne (maybe this is typical and I just had a little culture shock, I'm not a frequent flyer of fancy stuff). We brought cakes for the birthday man and forgot candles, but no worries, they were accommodating enough to provide a few, bring the cakes out lit, and slice and serve both cakes for everyone there. The food was excellent, I had fresh tomato bruschetta, delicious Caesar salad, and delightful chicken Parmesan with polenta. We were here for 4 and a half hours and not once did I feel rushed or like we were burdening the staff. 5 stars for hospitality, ambiance, and food. We will definitely be back!
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Susan M.

Yelp
Card board pizza Is unacceptable in an Italian restaurant period Lipstick on water glasses Never again Adios
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Mercedes Y.

Yelp
Today is our girls' lunch. Three generations... to see Mom/Grandma and Auntie). Grateful to be able to spend time together! We have dined at this restaurant whenever we visited my mom and sister. Even during the pandemic, we ate outdoor. I called the restaurant to notify that we maybe late like 10-15 minutes (12:30 pm reservation). I was instructed that it was fine. We were sat down by Olive and she was also our server. This restaurant has been in the neighborhood of my mom's for a very long time. It's like a comfort Italian food. The dining room has the Christmas tree and decors. We did not have any drinks but coffee for my sister and daughter. We ordered the Antipasto Sampler (Bruschetta, Mozzarella Caprese & Calamari Fritti. It was a perfect size of plate for everyone and delicious. We had Minestrone for soup, Beet Salad no cheese with chicken, Chicken Cordon-Bleu, Salmone, and two orders of the special Lobster Ravioli. Eating the lobster ravioli made me full quickly and it tasted good. Overall the food was delectable although my mom did not finish her Salmon fish (small eater). My sister took the salmon fish to go. Olive was so pleasant and her service was superb. She did not mind taking our group pictures. Actually she remembered my mom dining at the restaurant in the past because we always sat on the same corner table since she's on a wheelchair. We passed on the dessert. I recommend this restaurant due to excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and really decent food. With my dining experience, the price is comparable to other restaurants. Will be back.
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Pansy K.

Yelp
A classic Italian restaurant in San Pablo. Parking is easy since it is located in a small mall off of San Pablo Avenue. We were seated immediately. It was a Wednesday, so there were few other people there. The server came and asked if we wanted drinks. Water and bread came immediately. The focaccia was very tasty. We ordered the fried calamari for the appetizer. I had the veal cannelloni in a red sauce and my cousin ordered linguine with clams. The calamari was fine, crispy enough, but I thought a bit bland. The catsup and tartar sauce were bland, too. My cannelloni was fine. A touch too sweet for me but otherwise nicely prepared. My cousin thought his linguine was good. Service was very attentive. The restaurant is calm, tastefully decorated and clean.
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Terry T.

Yelp
Soup or salad is a longer included with the dinners. I still like the food here, I wrote about it my original review. I love the creamy polenta. I still don't like the calamari. During their recent anniversary week I came here twice and joyed dinner both times.

JEANNE J.

Yelp
My first time here, we had a family lunch with 7 of us. Everyone loved the food and we all ordered something different. Delicious! Our waitress was great. I didn't get her name, but excellent service. Would definitely come back if I am in the area.

Stephanie S.

Yelp
Hello out there. My wife and I have ordered from this place a few times, delivery. Every single time has been an excellent eating experience. The quality of deliveries today are very poor, in general. Don't even get me started on how incorrect every burrito order we place comes incorrect and cold. That is definitely not the case with La Strada! We usually get the spaghetti and meatballs and the tortellini. Our most recent order also included the fettuccine Alfredo. Everything is always hot and Perfectly cooked. I have never had a mushy noodle from here. They know the correct way to cook pasta. Additionally, every order comes with a couple of different types of bread and butter. It's always fresh and delicious. I highly recommend La Strada!!!
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Nina A.

Yelp
I went here with my family for my mom's birthday, and we had been wanting to come here since it was popular amongst our friends and neighbors, so we had high hopes for this restaurant. I had looked at the menu online beforehand and was excited to try some of the items. Some notes about what I tried: -bread for the bruschetta wasn't toasted -I ordered the rib eye. On the menu, the rib eye comes with peppercorn sauce or herb butter, potatoes, and spinach; sounds great! Our server didn't ask if I wanted sauce or butter. The steak was alright, and my spinach was cold. I'd honestly spend $40 for a better steak elsewhere... -I also ordered a side of pesto pasta, which is $10, and that wasn't a big deal. BUT, when my food came, they had replaced the mashed potatoes with my rib eye with the side of pasta I had ordered. I was a bit confused and thought it was a bit odd to pay an extra $10 for a side of pasta, even though I didn't receive 1/2 of the sides that were supposed to come with my $40 steak. Other things to mention: -Our server was nonexistent for our whole dinner. No one checked on us to see if everything was okay, if we needed anything, etc. With that service, it seemed a little unfair that they added an 18% gratuity for our party of 6 but also didn't really provide much service? -At the end of our dinner, a staff member was helping clear the table, and as he picked up a small dish of olive oil for the bread, the spoon from the oil had fallen from midair to the floor. He apologized for dropping the spoon but didn't apologize for the large splatter of olive oil on my mom's blouse. It's unfortunate because it was 1. Her birthday and 2. A new blouse she got for her birthday. See picture of said blouse attached. I'm sure every restaurant has its good and bad days, and I don't doubt how this place is a nice spot for locals, as mentioned in other reviews. But, it didn't hit the mark for me, and I will not be returning.
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Vanessa M.

Yelp
After visiting my sister Joyce she decided to take us here for lunch because she had eaten there before. Friendly atmosphere Carlos our waiter was very helpful with us making a choice for lunch. He suggested the half chicken with wine sauce and mushrooms with mashed potatoes and spinach . Delicious choice. The decor is very elegant and so are the table settings. They have wine for those who enjoy a different array of wines. We highly recommend this restaurant for your favorite Italian taste bud needs... lol Bon appetite!!
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Lori L.

Yelp
Nice big menu , lots of classic Italian dishes to order. Loved the ambience of an old fashioned Italian restaurant! Have eaten here several times and ordered take out and the food is always good! Veal and Chicken Marsala , Parmesan , saltimboca excellent. Pasta tortellini panna was wonderful ! There are Not too many places serve veal so if you eat it here's your go to restaurant!
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Signe B.

Yelp
This establishment is our top choice for Italian cuisine. The service provided is excellent and the dishes are incredibly tasty. The prices are reasonable, making it a truly enjoyable dining experience. The overall ambiance is very relaxing.
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Michelle T.

Yelp
I desperately wanted a snack and this place is around the corner so decided to give it a try. I only got appetizers but was impressed with what arrived. My delivery order was presented well and fresh. It was still warm when it arrived. Both items were classics. Exactly what I expected - good stuff. Will write a follow up once I have a chance to give some of the main dishes a try!
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Cynthia B.

Yelp
I go here every few years. It's a fancy place for the San Pablo area. It's a nice Italian restaurant. Kyle the bartender is amazing. He is so funny and always keeps me n professional. It's a pleasure to sit at the bar when he is working. I got the veal cannelloni and it was amazing. There's shredded veal inside of f crepes with a yummy sauce and spinach inside. For desert I did the bread pudding. It came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was yummy also and very filling. For a drink I got some sort of mixed drink, I forget the name but it was very satisfying and strong. I was very pleased. Everything was great as far as service and food. The place was packed on a Friday night. People really like this place. It's nice but it's casual, the way most Bay Area places are. My only complaint was the ladies room. It smelled bad the way places that are old and beat up smell. It really needs a remodel to get rid of that bad smell. The older gentleman who greets customers at the front door is awesome, it's always nice to see him. I give La Strada five stars. It's a good place to eat. Staff is awesome.
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Bob D.

Yelp
We're regular LaStrada customers but tonight was a real bummer. i had made reservations the day before. We get there and there's a mob scene. after waiting 1/2 hour past our reservation time we went to Cugini is Berkeley and had a great meal. This made me angty. If a restaurant is over booked they should call back and advise the customer
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Brian R.

Yelp
La strada is a staple when I have to go anywhere near Richmond. Constantly great Italian food. Pro tip: the coffee shot is basically an espresso martini made with actual espresso. The muscles and clams are phenomenal. The focaccia is excellent. Service is top notch and the ambiance is a traditional Italian restaurant. I like the back bar area that's lesser traveled. Great place to host a small gathering.

Angela M.

Yelp
Their piccata is absolute perfection (they will make chicken if you ask rather than veal, which is what I always get). Other entrees are amazing too - pork chop, lasagna, tortellini, alfredo, etc! The salads are yumyums - the crab louie, greek, and the caesar. Service is impeccable - always lovely staff and very attentive! Ambiance is perfect - works for a "nicer night out, but not too stuffy/formal"
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Mary R.

Yelp
Amazing service, amazing choices of dishes. Friendly and very helpful if we needed a slight substitute to the dish. We went for a birthday ladies night out. Excellent time and very affordable we will definitely be back and we recommend to you
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Mark M.

Yelp
Service was prompt and excellent. The ambiance was good, though the cliche Italian decor. Food was outstanding. Scampi, gnocchi, lasagne, pesto and cheese bread, green salad. All outstanding in flavor, freshness, and presentation.

Kevin K.

Yelp
We tried LaStrada last night and we're really impressed! The service was exceptional and the food was a 5 out of 5. We ordered the halibut special, chicken cordon bleu, and the chicken alfredo - everything was top notch. Great flavor, not overdone and served warm and beautifully presented for a family restaurant. The are able to accommodate gluten free on many of the dishes. Also the complementary focaccia was great!
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Ann Marie M.

Yelp
Food is great, service is very good, ambiance is old world charm, drinks and desserts are nummy! You may even be serenaded!
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Angel E.

Yelp
I was craving pasta, so I stopped by here and got Fettuccine Alfredo with prawns. By all means I was not disappointed! The prices were great! I will be coming back.
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Kyra K.

Yelp
Father's Day dinner at La Strada, and unfortunately I got sick from it (skip the dessert). My Dad has been craving Italian food and after our afternoon together, he wanted to come here to celebrate. I'd say he enjoyed his meal but my experience was so-so. The restaurant describes itself as Italian comfort food. They serve appetizers, sandwiches, pasta, and other protein entrees for brunch, lunch, and dinner. They provide complementary bread and olive oil which was nice. I wasn't in the mood for pasta and ended up getting their Petto di Pollo. Entrees come with polenta and vegetables but I asked for all vegetables. The presentation was a little sloppy and I felt my food was on the more basic and bland side. The chicken was moist and light, the vegetables were steamed with a slight crunch, but the dish didn't impress me and didn't come out hot. It was filling and I took the other half home. My Dad was very satisfied with his Linguini Cozze o Vongole. The pasta dishes did look good and I'd recommend going for those. We got a Creme Brûlée to share for dessert and it was terribly undercooked. The sugar on top was overly hard and parts of it more burnt than others. Instead of it being creamy and custard like it was pure liquid! It was also cold and underbaked--I ended up with food poisoning! Throughout the duration our service was okay. We weren't checked on at all aside from ordering and paying. Our food did come out fast which was good. I think the biggest draw is the interior which is rustic, beautiful, and romantic. The restaurant is fairly big with plenty of space for large parties as well as families, friends, or dates. Since I live further away, I don't plan to come back to La Strada but if you're in the Richmond area and wanting Italian food it's an option. They're on the corner of Church and San Pablo Ave. with free parking in the centers lotThe setting is intimate and they menu is vast but be warned the food quality is extremely inconsistent.

Dorrice P.

Yelp
I had been here a number of years ago and was delighted when my lunch group chose it- I remember the salmon salad fondly from my earlier visit. But this time I had french onion soup- I asked the waiter if it had gruyere cheese on it- but no cheese. limp bread, light tan broth...rather tasteless though the waiter then put a bit of parmesan on it. And ordered the sampler- calamari some of the worst, most tasteless I have had. tomatoes and mozerralla- the tomatoes were light pink and crunchy and bruschetta- same underripe tomatoes on untoasted bread. There was a tasty cheese filled bamboo shoot that was not listed on the menu- the best part of the lunch. and an appetizer and a cup of soup- 35$ with the 25% tip they tacked on. I do want to say that the waiter was great and patient with a large crowd. but never again.

robert m.

Yelp
Nothing short of PHENOMENAL!!! Everything was delicious. Walking in the front doors is a gorgeous formal dining area and friendly professional hosts The staff, service and attention is second to none! Food was amazing. Atmosphere is high end & romantic
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Greg G.

Yelp
We brought 13 people here and everything was great. The restaurant was very busy, it was Friday night. Parking in the front was full, but plenty of room in the back parking lot. The Minestrone soup was very good, I got my usual Caramari Steak it soooo good.
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Rick T.

Yelp
The food here was really good. We had a variety of different items. The Lasagna was my favorite as well as all the desserts we had. The ambiance was nice and staff was friendly.
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Nichole C.

Yelp
Me and my girlfriends came here after a lovely day of wine tasting and I must say, they exceeded my expectations. We found them on Yelp as a restaurant option not too far away and decided to give them a try. Well, I'm glad we did because the food here was absolutely delicious!!! The drinks were just as good, we originally didn't plan on drinking anything alcoholic after the wine tasting BUT their drink options were so Fire we HAD to! We opted for the Moscato Sangria and boy was that drink gooooooooood!! The only downside to the visit was that we brought in our own cake and asked for a knife and they charged us for the knife & plates..which is fine but at least let us know about it & not just add it to the bill. Overall it was nice and I'd come again Food- 5 Drinks- 5 Service- 4.5 Ambiance- 3.5
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CJ W.

Yelp
Food is delicious, drinks are great, and the family atmosphere and good service keeps us coming back!
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Josselynn R.

Yelp
My now favorite place! The desserts are soo good. Love coming here with the whole family. Great service and yummy food. Cant ask for more!