Locanda Amalfi

The place and ambience were good. But the service is not so great. Except for the person who took our order, others were pretty serious. When they had to fill water, they pushed us aside and filled the glass and left. The person who took our order was very nice though. Food was ok. We liked brussel sprouts very much. The focaccia bread was good. But spaghetti gave some weird oil smell. Other dishes like rice balls and gnocchi are good.

Food was okay but gave it higher rating because of service and atmosphere. We ordered focaccia bread, pizza San Daniele, Vesuvio, gnocchi al tartufo, panzarotti al porcini, and the tiramisu. Liked the focaccia and truffle gnocchi the most. None of the dishes has much flavor for me. Our waiter Enzo was really great, checked in frequently and anticipated well.

I recently dined at Locanda Amalfi, and it was a fantastic experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with rustic decor and soft lighting that made the space feel cozy. The service was attentive and friendly. Overall, Locanda Amalfi delivered Italian cuisine with a twist of California fusion and excellent service. Highly recommend it for a date night or family dinner!

Yummy, delicious, authentic Italian food. Gnocchi is so fresh!!!!! The servers are amazing. Good vibes!

This was possibly the worst dinner I have experienced in a very long time. Table of 6 and only 1 of the meals did someone indicate was very good. My order, one of the fettuccini specials, was sent back. The king crab was fishy, noodles crunchy and the amount of salt on the dish was very overpowering. Asked to exchange the fettuccini for an order of bolognese to go. Picture below is what was prepared. It was an appetizer serving. 4 bites total. I called the manager and the response I got was “oh”. No I am sorry for your poor experience, the food was not quality…nothing. Very disappointing. Only hoping that other Locanda sites are not suffering the same fate.

A corner of Italy in Livermore. Very good food and service! It's a little bit expensive but you get what you paid for, fresh ingredients and real Italian flavours.

We had the beet salad, Margherita pizza, and Pollo al Limone—everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The beet salad was light and refreshing, and the Margherita pizza had a great crust with just the right balance of cheese and tomato. The Pollo al Limone was flavorful, though a touch more lemon than we personally prefer—but still very enjoyable.

Server never came back after taking our orders. Other helpers brought our entrees. On open table where I made the reservation I noted the special occasion, birthday and career promotion. Not the hostess or the waiter even mentioned it. It was not very busy 5:30 reservation seated outside due to wedding party inside . Food was good but not likely to return due to lack of service

Their food is amazing! Service was superb. We sat outside and we were never "forgotten". Definitely recommend!

Came here on a whim last Wednesday at around 1pm. Inside the restaurant was empty and it seemed like most folks opted to enjoy the good weather outside. Service was fast and friendly. My sister and I werent too hungry so we shared a pizza and a salad. The pizza was a delicious thin crust with proscuitto. I would come back for the pizza even though it was a little pricey. The caesar salad was drenched in dressing! It made the lettuce all soggy and was a little unpleasant to eat. They also only gave us 4 croutons which i thought was a little cheap but maybe i just like croutons! Overall, i would come back again to try more things on their menu. Just make sure to order their salads with dressing on the side!

The food was absolutely delicious, especially the bolognese, which was rich and flavorful. Unfortunately, the service was awful. When we were first seated, my friends and I took a moment to chat and look over the menu. The waiter returned and, rather abruptly, asked, "Should I stay or leave?", clearly rushing us to order. Later, when I asked another server for extra parmesan, they looked visibly annoyed. As soon as two people in our group finished eating, their plates were cleared almost immediately, even though the rest of us were still eating. One server even asked if someone needed a to-go box mid-meal, which felt like they were trying to push us out. Overall: excellent food, but the service was rude and unwelcoming.

What a cute place! Came here for lunch on weekend. There is plenty of parking in the back. They also have outdoor and indoor seating. The pizzas were a hit. Service was great and staff were friendly

To celebrate my FIL's birthday, we decided on Locanda Amalfi in Pleasanton. Our reservation was for 7PM and we were seated immediately. This restaurant fired on all cylinders. From the straight forward menu, the cute atmosphere, great food and amazing service, our entire party was satisfied. For starters, we were treated to Foccacia bread with pesto. The warmth and lightness of this bread was very comforting. Add on the pesto sauce for that extra flavor kick. Our drinks and appetizers came out shortly after. I was really impressed with the speed of service. For such high quality food & beverages, the turn around time was quick! The special old-fashion that had a hint of coffee flavor was refreshing and unique. To put it bluntly, this was one of the best old-fashion's I've ever had! Water was continually being refilled by one of the staff members. My main course consisted of the beets salad with an add-on of grilled shrimp for protein. My waiter made this suggestion and I'm glad he did. It was delicious and fulfilling. The servings here are generous and plenty. Nobody left the restaurant hungry, I can tell you that much. The food shined but so did our waiter; very friendly, accommodating, generous and overall a pleasant individual to work with. He taught us a little bit about Italy and other random food & drink facts. It was a pleasant evening and I look forward to coming back!

We went with a party of 12 people and the servers were on top of it. The food was delicious and our table host was great. We had a lot of fun and the environment was amazing! If you want to laugh, eat and drink, this is the spot! We will be back to try other dishes.

Locanda Amalfi is the Pleasanton location of the Locanda chain. We have tried the Lafayette and Danville restaurants before. My Yelp bud Steve T. and his wife treated us to lunch. Located on Main Street, they have indoor and outdoor seating. The weather was beautiful so we sat outside on the patio. We started with a Margarita pizza for all of us to share. The crust was thin and had a hard time holding up to the toppings. We had the following items. Anti pasta plate Prosciutto , marinated artichoke hearts, bread sticks and buffalo mozzarella Spaghetti with clams. The pasta was way overcooked and the clams gritty. Grilled octopus good flavor very small portions Shrimp salad well dressed large shrimp Panino meatballs best dish of the meal meatball sandwich. The restaurant was not busy, service was spotty. Had to ask to refill waters and ice tea. Parking lot in the rear of restaurant.

Great restaurant in downtown pleasanton. The decorations were subtle and simple but very inviting. They had alot of staff catering to all the needs of the guest. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. I must note that the kitchen does do a phenomenal job. The wait times for the food is minimal but in no way does that affect the flavor. That small kitchen was doing in-house order and alot of take away pizzas. My lamb was tender, medium and cooked to perfection. These guys aren't afraid of properly seasoning the food. My date had the Enzo,s branzino and it was equally delicious and I did steal a few bites from her plate. Good place good staff great location . If I am in the area again will stop by to try something else

Locanda Amalfi is a gem of an Italian restaurant. The space is bright, open, and beautifully designed both inside and out. There are no booths, just tables, but the layout still felt inviting. We arrived to a mostly empty dining room and left with it completely full--clearly a popular spot. A lovely surprise was seeing non-alcoholic Prosecco on the menu--rare and much appreciated. We started with the arancini and focaccina bread which came with pesto--the arancini was the standout: cheesy, rich, and served with a sauce so good we dipped our focaccia in it too. For mains, the gnocchi tartufo with black truffle cream sauce was a favorite. I added Italian sausage, which complemented the dish beautifully. The gnocchi was fresh and perfectly cooked. We also loved the panzarotti al porcini with sage cream sauce (a must for sage lovers) and shared a classic margherita pizza that was simple, balanced, and cooked just right. We ended with two desserts: a cannoli and a chocolate cake, both solid finishes to a delicious meal. But what really elevated our experience was the outstanding service. Our water glasses were never empty. Attentive, kind, and seamless--truly some of the best service I've had in a while. The only downside came as the space filled up. The noise level climbed, and it became hard to hear one another. Combined with a rise in temperature, the environment got a bit overstimulating by the end, which made us wrap up sooner than we wanted. Still, the food and service were both 5/5. I'd absolutely return--maybe just a bit earlier next time--for another round of that unforgettable gnocchi and arancini.

One of my favorite restaurants in DT Pleasanton. Locanda Amalfi could never fail me! Everything I've had here has been on point and their staff is warm and welcoming. We celebrated my best friend's birthday and they greeted us with a nice table outside. Everything came out quickly, everything was fire, including the drinks. Peep how aesthetically pleasing everything is! The inside dining is cute too, it's a little tight in there so I prefer eating outdoors especially when it's a warm day out. The servers also sang our friend happy birthday, gave ice cream with a candle, and we had a ball with the complimentary shots. My espresso martini had nutella and pistachios on the rim, where else do they do that at??! Every celebration here is special and even when I'm craving Italian food on a random day. Grazieeee

Very cute Italian restaurant. I had chicken pita sandwich with side Caesar salad. Very filling! I enjoyed the salad the most. Friendly staff and always checking in.

Next level food and unforgettable service. We brought mom here for a celebratory dinner and were blown away by the quality! We started with a round of cocktails and the brussel sprouts to share. The brussel sprouts were perfectly prepared and slightly caramelized with diced bacon on top. We cleared the plate (and our beverages) and decided to order multiple entrees to share family style. In order of preference, I would rank out entrees as follows: Diaviolo pizza, Gnocchi Tartufo, and the Eggplant Parmesan. All were repeatable dishes, but the pizza fed my soul - a perfect Napolitano style crust with simple, but excellent ingredients. We finished the celebration with a tiramisu and a shots of a digestive. 10 out of 10 for food quality, portions and presentation! The ambience is casual with colorful Amalfi inspired tile work throughout. A great spot for parties and large family gatherings. Shout out to Nico for making us feel like part of the family! We will be back!

Dropped in for a mid day date and had such a great experience! Food, service, and ambiance was top tier during their lunch hour. We ordered Arancini, margarita pizza and the eggplant parmigiana.. all DELICIOUS. The Arancini was specially a highlight! For dessert we ordered the limoncello cake, based on our server Enzo's recommendation and it did not disappoint! He also gave us a lemoncello shot! For drinks we had ordered the lemon drop and lemoncello Prosecco! Safe to say he read that we were lemoncello fans. Will definitely be coming back for lunch or a special occasion. Don't listen to the reviews about bad service, the food and experience are all great!

I don't care much for this place, my daughters sandwich was delivered to another table and that patron picked a piece up, the waiter quickly ran up and said they were sorry but they had given the wrong sandwich to her, then I watched the waiters run that plate back, and then few minutes later, here it comes out to our table. I am sorry but the other patron picked up half the sandwich, it should have never been brought back to our table. Just that alone, made me dislike this place. Prior to the sandwich situation, we had the calamari plate, but unfortunately it came out soggy so not that good. The decor was nice, plus for them.

I had a chance to try Locanda Amalfi on a double date in downtown Pleasanton and this was a great experience! This is a cute Italian spot with good service and food of course. If you are looking for pasta, pizzas and an assortment of Italian delicacies this is a nice spot. For food we tried: * Foccacia bread with pesto - this was delicious, bread was yummy and went well with the sauce * truffle arancini: this was very yummy and came with a delicious truffle sauce. The arancini balls were nice and crispy with a cheesy tomatoey filling I really enjoyed * truffle gnocchi: this was yummy and soft and the truffle sauce was same as the arancini one - so pretty good and creamy. However, I liked it with the arancini more! * Pizza (got the one with prosciutto): this was pretty yummy and the husband really enjoyed this. It was pretty big and we took home some as well! *tiramisu: my favorite dessert, it was fresh and well made *raspberry cheesecake: this was creamy and had a nice tang Overall great experience, and really sweet as it was my husbands bday in a few days and they brought out a scoop of ice cream and sang happy birthday! I would recommend this spot - truly enjoyed my experience here!

It wasn't what I expected. The service was attentive, though almost to the point of being overbearing. The restaurant itself is nice, but the atmosphere was overwhelmed by loud nearby tables. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for it. The chicken was meh, and the sauce lacked flavor. Given the reviews, I had high hopes, but both my date and I left disappointed.

I am IN LOVE with this restaurant! The food was AMAZING! Customer service was EXCELLENT as well! I wish I lived closer to take my whole family here! Cannot wait to hopefully be back to eat their delicious food again!

Espresso martini it up!! They serve the best here. Expect over the top deliciousness. Their espresso martinis are to die for, with Nutella and pistachio on the rim! We've had almost every item on the menu and none have disappointed. They do get busy, make a reservation ahead of time if you can. The perfect date night or summer evening dinner w good company - come here!!

My boyfriend and I made reservations for here for our anniversary. We told them on the reservation it was our anniversary and no one greeted us with happy anniversary. I feel like places usually do a small dessert for occasions but we weren't even acknowledged for a celebration, I'm pretty sure the owner was the guy who sat us too. Service was pretty good and attentive The pizza was amazing. I think it was the in my top best 3 that I've ever tasted. I had the seafood ravioli and I like seafood and I like ravioli but the sauce was pretty flavorless and there was chunks of shrimp in the ravioli. Just not my fav. I reccomend the pizza instead.

** DRINKS ONLY ** Martini Monday... My friend and I decided to end 2024 with a martini lunch in Pleasanton, specifically an espresso martini lunch. We checked out the Yelp reviews to narrow down our choices to three spots: Amalfi; Elia; and, Lokanta. Almafi was our first stop. The interior is nicely decorated and the place had a nice lunch crowd. We grabbed two seats at the (very small) bar and were greeted quickly. Our drinks came out a couple minutes later. The presentation was solid. A portion of the rim is dipped in chocolate and then pistachio. A nice surprise if you aren't allergic to either (it didn't state those items on the menu). There were 3 espresso beans, the only acceptable amount. The presentation definitely got us excited before we even tried it. The taste was on point, absolutely delicious. They pulled a fresh shot of espresso and added some baileys, which is not a traditional espresso martini. The baileys added a nice level of sweetness without a strong baileys flavor. Verdict: While the chocolate & pistachio rimmed glass and the baileys were not what we expected, this was definitely our top pick for the day. We kept comparing the others to it and it hours later it was still our top pick. We'll be back for more, two rounds next time

Sooooo YUMMY! AND, we didn't feel weighted down and yucky after! Great ingredients, obviously! Great staff, too!!

The best pizza in the Bay Area for sure. Service is fantastic, good social spot in the central downtown of Pleasanton.

My friend and I had a reservation, but I got there first and was kind of lost. A bunch of staff were standing around by the entrance outside so I advised them of my reservation. They said I need to let someone else know.....Okay...... THEN WHO? There's a group of 4 staff standing about.... why not direct me or help me? But okay, whatever. I finally checked in and got seated as my friend arrived. I won't bother with a reservation if I were to come back, as there was like 2 other parties dining inside. It's cute. Our server was very kind but we both had a hard time understanding her unfortunately. Honestly, the food was pretty pricey for what it is. I know it's the area as well, but I know there's better for a fairer price.

LOVE THIS PLACE. The interior design is so cute and the food here is AMAZING. We were seated right away with reservations and surprisingly the restaurant was PACKED entirely on a Wednesday night. Strange right? lol. We came during valentines week and it was decorated so cute with teddy bears and Valentine's Day balloons on the ceiling. Our servers were very fast and efficient not too chatty or friendly though. You can tell they get very busy here! lol. We ordered the Mediterranean Octopus as a starter and it was yummy! It was a bit tough but still had a nice taste if you add the sauce from the sides. Compared to other places I would rate it a 3/5. Good but not great. Sorry! lol. The absolute STAR of the show was the Lamb Chops. OH MY GOODNESS I was in absolute love! lol. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri gave it a delectable flavor. I absolutely loved the veggies that they paired with it. #OBSESSED. Can I order just the veggies alone too? Because my goodness! lol. I'm not kidding. I absolutely LOVE it. We also got the Ragu Genovese pasta and it was great! It was so meaty and hearty. Also it was a very good portion size, there was sooo much to take home. lol. A couple things that could be improved is the two top table is TINY. There's hardly any room for appetizers, the center candle + flower, drinks, and food. We would've ordered more appetizers but we were squished. lol. Another thing, a smiling and/or welcoming server would have been nice. I understand "being friendly" isn't required but it would've been a nice touch to the experience. However I will say we ended up staying until closing (Sorry! Politeness foul lol.) and they never rushed us which is nice. We lost track of time and there was like 10+ people just hanging out when we left like the restaurant wasn't closed already... lol. Overall we had a lovely experience here and it was definitely super lively and POPPING on a Wednesday lol. Highly recommend the Tiramisu also. It was absolutely DELICIOUS, very shareable, and also looks AMAZING! Check out the photos. :) Definitely would love to visit again soon on a sunny Spring/Summer day! Thank you for the amazing food, highly recommend. :)

It wasn't a bad pick, but I wasn't too impressed with it either. Loved the arancini, no complaints. I'm a fan of ravioli, and I don't think I enjoyed it as much. The quantity felt less (comparing with a restaurant on the same street and similar prices), but was hoping a great taste would compensate for it. I wasn't quite happy. The drink was a little too strong on lemon. The suggestion of Fettuccine crab was good. Enjoyed that one. So left with mixed feelings to be honest.

I met an ex-coworker at Locanda, bc DT Pleasanton was centrally located to both of us: I'm glad I did. They serve authentic Italian cuisine, and a number of the staff are from Italy. We shared arancini (not pictured), polpette, polpi and pizza. First of all, the arancini were GBD and nice sized. Secondarily, the meatballs were rich from the good quality meat and savory sauce. Thirdly, the octopus was tender and presented on a bright plate. Lastly, the pizza had nicely seasoned sausage, and a great char on the crust. Regarding the ambiance, there are tables inside and out. Locanda is very busy, esp on a Sat night @ 7 pm. There were a number of large parties, but they have plenty of tables of 2 & 4. I arrived early, and sat at the small bar. Tommaso took excellent care of me until Manuel, our waiter took over. Manuel hails fr Napoli, and we had a quick chat over Napoli pizza, and the rumor that the best pick pockets in the world come fr Napoli - LOL. Manuel recommended the excellent Brunello we had to accompany our light meal. I'm glad Locanda came highly recommended, and I was able to have a taste of real Italy in the East Bay. I hope to return here soon.

This is such a cute Italian restaurant! It's located in the heart of downtown Pleasanton and parking wasn't too bad since I came on a weeknight. I walked in with another friend and were seated immediately. There are both outdoor and indoor options. We ordered the foaccaia bread, fritto misoi, and gnocchi tartufo. The gnocchi and truffle creamwas delicious and I wanted to clean up the whole plate, sauce and all, but the portion was so big that I was able to take some home. Service was good and the waiter frequently checked in on us throughout the night. Overall this is a beautiful restaurant with delicious food and I would definitely come back!

Amazing service! Prompt! Friendly! Amazing ambiance! Amazing fresh ingredients! Great drinks! Wow! So glad we walked in and lucked out on a table. The food took a handful of minutes, but it's because it was so fresh! Very worth the wait.

We celebrated our daughter's b-day this evening. Jacob and the lady who attended to us were an absolute pleasure. I especially enjoyed Pizza Diavola and Vongole Pasta; they were very tasty. Highly recommended.

Everything about this place is amazing. The owner and a lot of staff are from Italy! The food was to die for. The Margherita pizza is ranked #5 in the world! The ambiance is everything, it feels like you're in Italy. Look at how beautiful these plates are. We will definitely be back!

After a long day of shopping decided to stop in down town Pleasanton, I found this restaurant Locanda Amalfi Italian restaurant, after seen their menu and decided to have dinner. Servers were Nice and welcoming our server went over the food menu specials of that night decided to start with appetizers and a salad I love the restaurant decor from the dinning room to the kitchen and bar, our appetizers were delicious we decided to try the dinner menu special, I like the drink menu selection from wine and mix drinks, I like the ambience of the restaurant mind you it was Monday restaurant was nice and quite evening we enjoy it.

Service is amazing. Staff are funny and very welcoming. We had a party of 30 and they did very well with accommodating us. Food was amazing. You must try the bolognese and the panna cotta is to die for.

Horrible eggplant parmigiana So tasteless no pasta All you eat each bite is roasted eggplant so bitter Bad service bad server Not worth your money at all Poor quantity and quality Went here for a bday dinner and so Very disappointed Put you out in cold and didn't have propane for heater

It's a no for me. We just ate here and the rude staff completely ruined my our mother's day dinner. It started when my daughter asked for another lemonade because there was hair in the one that they gave us. This prompted staff members to argue about the hair and looking at us like we got some reason put a hair in the lemonade for some reason. How this makes sense, I have no idea. Then whenever we asked for specific things like our forgotten milk or the bread we ordered that never came, we were met with continued eye rolls and rude comments from the staff. At one point in the meal, a staff member (dressed differently so not sure if it was a manager or host) walks by our table and pulls the table to, I assume, align it with another table. No warning. Just pulls it. In the middle of two people eating and smashing my husband's leg. Did they say excuse me or anything else afterwards. Nope. The food was good though. If you want a great meal like this, but with much better service, do yourself a favor and head over to the Livermore location. Looks like that's where I'll continue to go.

It is easy to praise a restaurant for its food, ambiance, or wine list and this place certainly delivers on all fronts, but what we experienced went far beyond the plate. During what was meant to be a lovely evening out, my husband had an unexpected medical episode that required immediate attention and ultimately ambulance services. In a moment of fear and uncertainty, the staff responded with calm, grace, and an extraordinary level of kindness. They moved with quiet purpose, shielding us gently from panic, offering support not just to us but to the guests nearby, and coordinating everything with a sense of care that felt deeply human. There was no hesitation, no chaos, only compassion. They offered comfort with words, brought water with soft encouragement, and made sure we were never alone. The way they tended to everyone with dignity and discretion was nothing short of humbling. We may not remember what we ordered that evening, but we will never forget how we were treated. In the most unexpected of circumstances, this team reminded us what true hospitality means. We are deeply grateful.

My mom and I came here on a Sunday evening for a late Mother's Day dinner, and we had an amazing experience! The ambiance, the Italian/ Mediterranean inspired decor, and the location was lovely. We placed reservations for outdoor seating, which in my opinion is the best option especially on warm days. To start off we ordered drinks and they were absolutely amazing! Very refreshing and light to start off our dinner. I personally preferred the Amalfi Spritz over the Limoncello Spritz just because it was definitely more flavorful and the botanical notes. For our entrees we ordered the Brasato Alla Piemontese, which is a braised short rib dish with a red wine reduction served with polenta. I enjoyed it very much, the portion size was perfect. I will say the meat was a tad overcooked which let it to be a little on the tougher side but it was still enjoyable! The second entree was Enzo's Favorite Branzino, which is a Mediterranean Seabass, Seawater Cherry Tomatoes, Manila Clams, and English Pea Purée. The cherry tomatoes added an excellent flavor and slight sweetness that really completed the whole dish. We completed our dinner with dessert of course and an Expresso Martini! I love that they have their own variation of an Expresso Martini, a Nutella pistachio rim! Special thanks to our waitress Kiara, who was very warm and welcoming. Overall to me this is much more than a restaurant but an experience, a moment to imagine yourself on the coast of Italy for an evening.

The staff was really friendly and the decor was nice. The food was delicious and came out nice and fast. The only thing I would complain about was the staff taking away our appetizer plates before we were done with our appetizers. Would definitely come back again.

Angel was serving us at this place. Great customer service. He brought us food and came check up on us. I would recommend this place. Wow the margarita pizza was the best. Thank you angel for all the help

Delicious Italian food in a gorgeous, coastal, European styled restaurant with a unique feel in downtown Pleasanton. We walked in on a Friday night to share a pizza and a slice of cake for dessert- the food completely WOW'ed me. The bufalina pizza was soft, light, airy and had fresh and bright flavors. The limoncello cake had a light sponge and rich custard. I am definitely coming back to try their other items, especially the truffle gnocchi and burrata/beet salad. One issue was how cramped the inside felt, even though the doors were wide open leading to the outside patio. The inside tables were too close together and because of that, it was too loud and would not the place for an intimidate date night conversation. It would be a huge improvement if the owners could work on sound proofing the surroundings for a better experience.

We came here on Saturday night, and the place was pretty empty. When approaching the front desk, we were asked if we had a reservation. They seemed hesitant to seat us at our desired choice, even though the place was quite empty, and this persisted throughout our stay. Our servers were not friendly at all. One took a long time to get our drinks order, and the other took a while to take our food order. Neither of them smiled or greeted us. But we saw them greeting other tables. We ordered Arancini, Ravioli Cacio e Pepe, Gnocchi Al Tartufo, Ravioli di Aragosta, and Pizza Tartufo. The food was good! For drinks, we ordered Lemoncello and Amalfi Spritz. Both were not that great; you can skip them completely. One of the worst service/hospitality we received.

We enjoyed the burrata and prosciutto appetizer and the meat lovers pizza with a nice glass of wine. Great service, nice outside street side dining.

I decided to try this place with my family. We went pretty early since we usually eat dinner early, so it wasn't busy at all. Our server was very friendly and checked in on us to see how we were doing and if the food was okay. Caesar Salad - The homemade croutons and fresh Parmesan made the salad even better. I actually went back to this dish the most out of everything we ordered. Bolognese - It wasn't too salty, didn't have a strong meaty smell, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. My mom usually avoids meat-based pasta, but this was the dish she kept going back to the most. It's not as heavy as you might expect based on the ingredients and the description on the menu. San Daniele Pizza - All the ingredients tasted fresh and straight out of the oven. I'm pretty picky about pizza dough texture, but they seemed to nail it. The combination of prosciutto, arugula, and a bit of shaved Parmesan on top of a perfectly chewy dough--neither too thick nor too thin--was amazing. You really can't go wrong with this combination. I wish we could've tried their desserts, but we were all too full. I'll definitely have to come back and try them soon. So far, this place is my family's favorite pizza spot in the area. We even shared our experience with our family friends and gifted them a gift card to try it out for one of their upcoming birthdays. By the way, they do offer gift cards, which is great if you want to treat someone to this place but can't join them yourself.

What a pleasant place for Italian food in Pleasanton! The service was great and the server was very attentive. Just an fyi there is a 20% service charge for tables of 6 or more. I had the Locanda Salad, which had an amazing vinaigrette dressing and fresh citrus. The kids pizzas are the perfect size for little ones. They also have kids pasta, including butter pasta for the super picky eaters.

I recently had lunch at Locanta Grill & Bar and it met my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the staff was warm and welcoming. I started with the calamari appetizer, which was incredibly and full of flavor. For the main course, I had the spaghetti allá Vongole and it was absolutely delicious. The service was top-notch, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. My server made some great wine recommendations that paired perfectly with my meal.

I was supposed to go to another pizzaria, but it closed. This was the first place that popped up when I was panicking to find a spot for pizza. This place was packed and even though I didn't come with a reservation I got sat down at a table. I ordered the San Daniele and Margherita pizzas. The wait was on the longer end, but I suppose that's how it is at a crowded restaurant. The pizza was so far the best pizza I ever had. Usually I trash the crust because its too dense and chewy or other times a rock, but I genuinely enjoyed eating the crust. I wished I did have something like tomato sauce to dip the crust in so I wasn't just eating dry bread. I would come here again.

If you're looking for a cute restaurant with authentic Italian flavor and hospitality, look no further- this is THE place! I was looking for a place that could accommodate a large party (about 20 people) and I kept running into issues at other places where they wouldn't take the reservation or I had to book a private event - none of these issues whatsover with Locanda Amalfi! I called and spoke with Francesco and he booked my party with no problems. On the day of, we had the perfect table waiting for us the food was just so delicious! We had to get the arancini multiple times cause they would disappear as soon as they hit the table! The gnocchi had the perfect amount of truffle. And the Marg pizza was just perfect too.

Just wanted to say I always come here to eat their specific pasta... this guy with the tattoos Italian man with a buzzcut thought he as a server can speak so disrespectful and disgusting. It was a Saturday night having a calm and relaxing dinner with my girl. I'm paying the dinner with my Apple Pay he's like oh maybe your card declined check if your bank is negative. Honey what do you mean check if my bank is negative.I was also asking my cousin if I should give this loser a $10 or $15 dollar tip when all he did was just bring my food out. And forced us to take our appetizer...mind you it was two pieces of an artichoke to take Togo when there was nothing left and he said we don't like to waste food. As a middle eastern background trust me neither do we... please teach your employees how to speak with mannerism you are nobody to force me to take my food home. Also I saw him chasing a guy before me thinking he didn't pay for his food obviously it was your cheap system acting up. He said oh maybe everyone's card is just declining. NO SIR ITS your system. Anyways weird experience.

Our group of three had lunch at Locanda Amalfi, not having been there before. Seating is ample both inside and out. As we came early, service was attentive at first, but became slower as the restaurant began to get more patrons. I think not well enough staffed for larger crowds. We ordered two different selections, both of which were good. However the finger potatoes that accompanied my truffle sauce chicken were too al dente, not well enough cooked. Our first order of foccacio bread was excellent, but the second stale. Overall, I'd rate our experience as average.

This restaurant is one my favorite in Pleasanton. Their food and service is excellent. The staff are great.