Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
Italian restaurant · South Shore
2213 S Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501
Highlights
Locavore Californian & Italian fare, thin-crust pizzas, homemade pastas
Locavore Californian & Italian fare, thin-crust pizzas, homemade pastas
"Ask your neighbor, your neighbor’s cousin, and your favorite Trader Joe’s cashier, and everyone will have a story about a special occasion they’ve celebrated at Trabocco. The Italian restaurant has seen the general population of Alameda through countless high school graduations, 50th birthdays, and milestone gnocchi-and-wine date nights. It’s by far the fanciest place to eat in South Shore, complete with a full bar, drop lights throughout, and fishnet-chic art pieces hanging overhead. The dishes live up to the lavishness, especially the squid ink risotto and decadent rabbit ragú. " - julia chen 1, lani conway
"Ask your neighbor, your neighbor’s cousin, and your favorite Trader Joe’s cashier, and everyone will have a story about a special occasion they’ve celebrated at Trabocco. The Italian restaurant has seen the general population of Alameda through countless high school graduations, 50th birthdays, and milestone gnocchi-and-wine date nights. It’s by far the fanciest place to eat in South Shore, complete with a full bar, drop lights throughout, and fishnet-chic art pieces hanging overhead. The dishes live up to the lavishness, especially the squid ink risotto and decadent rabbit ragú." - Julia Chen
"Tucked into the middle of the South Shore shopping center, this 10-year-old real-deal Italian neighborhood restaurant showcases the work of Abruzzo-born chef Giuseppe Naccarelli, formerly VP of kitchen operations for Il Fornaio and an Alameda resident with his family since the late 90s. An open kitchen anchors an airy space that offers counter seating, booths, tables, and outdoor dining year-round. Pizzas, pasta, risottos, wood-fired grilled meats, and fish all have their devotees, and signature cocktails feature spirits from island-neighbor St. George Distillery. The kids’ menu is a roundup of usual suspects, made instantly more charming with their Italian names like pizza piccolo (small cheese pizza) and crocante di pollo (chicken tenders). Reservations strongly recommended; the restaurant is a go-to for many locals." - Justine Jones
"California meets Italy at this gorgeous Alameda restaurant, where thin-crust pizzas and Mediterranean seafood dishes are loaded with local produce, meat, and artisan cheeses. The outdoor lounge is a perfect destination for a relaxing glass of chardonnay as either an aperitivo or a respite from the crowds in the surrounding mall." - Vox Creative
"Fresh regional Italian cooking shines at this restaurant run by husband-and-wife duo Giuseppe and Christine Naccarelli. Its waterfront location paired with a clean, airy design creates a picturesque place to feast on thin-crust pizzas, homemade pastas, and a variety of seafood dishes. Giuseppe, who grew up in the Italian mountain village of Palombaroy and cooked his way through restaurants in his home country before moving to California in the ‘90s, instills his roots into each dish. The substantial cocktail menu features many local Alameda distilleries." - Meleyna Nomura
