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Enoteca Molinari, Oakland, CA

Enoteca Molinari

4.5
4.5
606 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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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Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 606 people are saying

Enoteca Molinari reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Enoteca Molinari, a beloved neighborhood gem, offers "excellent homemade pastas" and an "extensive Italian wine list." Known for its "authentic Italian flavors," the restaurant features standout dishes like the "arancini" and "swordfish." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "cozy, welcoming atmosphere," making it a Rockridge favorite.
606 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a gem: great good, excellent, friendly service. A go-to place.

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  2. Beatriz

    San Francisco16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service, great Italian wine selection, ok food. It is a lovely neighborhood place.

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  3. Juan Nicolas VIP

    Mexico City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and great food. You can’t miss this restaurant when in Berkeley!!!!

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  4. Bill VIP

    San Francisco42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent experience all around. This is a true neighborhood gem. We will be back soon!

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  5. Donna

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent salads, wine and home Made pastas! My latte was milk heavy but everything else was great!

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  6. Alison VIP

    San Francisco85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was excellent and servings were generous and reasonably priced. Great cocktails and the calamari salad was delicious. Quiet on a Tuesday night.

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  7. Victoria

    San Francisco5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was absolutely the worst Italian food I had ever eaten: no interesting flavorings, no creative presentation, no interesting dishes. It all seemed to be put together in haste and with no particular skill or attention to detail. The desert had pear from a can, we didn´t even know what fruit it was; the budino definitely was not made from scratch! The service was average, and the atmosphere was OK. I paid $72 (tip included) for a meal I didn´t enjoy at all. I personally will never go back.

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  8. Erin

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner here! Delicious, homemade pastas, and friendly staff! We even chatted with the chef who was very kind to let us practice our Italian. Will come back again soon!

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  9. Monika-Annelore VIP

    New York City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Real Thing. Was like being transported to the Amalfi Coast. Food and wine are amazing! Recommended: Homemade Pasta Ragu, Pork Saltimbocca, Arancini, Burrata with Butternut squash. Wine by the glass selection is extensive. Nebbiolo from the Piedmont region is exquisite. Just like in Italy, dishes are made from scratch. So prepare to sip your vino and relax. Worth the wait. For foodies, Enoteca Molinari is the best dining experience in Rockridge by far!

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  10. David VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was ok. Had high hopes, but we weren’t thrilled with the mains. The tagliatelle was pretty salty, and the orecchiette lacked flavor even with the sausage added. The wine was nice, the arancini was excellent, and we really enjoyed the dessert.

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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 4.5 stars by 606 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Enoteca Molinari

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
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