Ottavio

4.1

665 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Delight your sense at L'Ottavo Ristorante. This family-run trattoria serves classic Italian recipes in a cozy space, decorated with folk art. The restaurant's menu features appetizers, soups, salads and an appealing list of beef, fish and veal dishes—prepared using the freshest herbs for the best flavor. L'Ottavo Ristorante also serves pasta and an enticing range of dessert. Located within walking distance of the Union Square, this restaurant is an easy pick for tourists and local residents, especially if you're in the mood for some homemade pasta. The restaurant's warm ambiance and friendly service provide the perfect balance to a family outing or a fun evening with friends. L'Ottavo Ristorante is open for dinner Sunday through Saturday.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European
Hours of operation
Pranzo (Lunch): By request Cena (Dinner): Monday-Thursday 5:00PM - 9:30PM Friday and Saturday 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Website
http://www.ottavio-osteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Valentino Luchin
Catering
Catering available upon request and consultation.
Private party facilities
The intimate atmosphere and exclusively designed menus make OTTAVIO the perfect venue for your private party! With the open kitchen as OTTAVIO's heart and soul, Executive Chef/Owner Valentino Luchin will delight and entertain guests as he passionately prepares innovative cuisine from his Veneto region. As a wonderful alternative to off-site catering, OTTAVIO is perfect for a restaurant buy out, accommodating 30-50 guests. Join us for an extraordinary private dining experience!
Private party contact
Michele Luchin: (925) 930-8008

Location
1606 N Main St, 0, Walnut Creek, 94596-4609
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Cross street
Lincoln & Civic
Parking details
Public garages or street. Garages located at the corner of Civic & Locust - Regional Theater, and one at Broadway and Cypress.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ruchetta, Piave, Pere e Salsina di Aceto Balsamico$10.00
Arugula, Aged Piave cheese, Pears and Balsamic Dressing
Endivia con Gorgonzola Dolce e Noci$10.00
Belgian Endive with Gorgonzola Dolce Vinaigrette and Walnuts
Lattughina novella con Barbabietole e Ravanelli$10.00
Baby Lettuce with Beets and radishes
Calamaretti e Piovra alla Griglia con Finocchio e Ruchetta$15.00
Grilled Octopus and Monterey Calamari with Fennel and Arugula
Burrata con Speck della casa$17.00
Burrata cheese with House cured Speck
Antipasto Delle Tre Venezie$18.00
House cured Meats and cheese from the Tre Venezie Regions
Carpaccio di Pescespada e Salsetta ai Capperi$13.00
Carpaccio of house smoked Swordfish with Caper Dressing
Carpaccio di Manzo con Carciofi Tartufati$15.00
Beef Carpaccio with White Truffle Vinaigrette and fresh Artichokes salad
Pasticcio di Vitello Tartufato$22.00
Messy Lasagna with Veal Truffled Ragout
Bigoli con Brasato di Guanciale di Maiale$20.00
Bigoli Pasta with Braised Pork Cheeks
Pappardelle con sugo di Cinghiale$23.00
Pappardelle with Wild Boar sugo
Gnocchi di Zucca con Speck e Gorgonzola$21.00
Butternut Squash with Speck and Gorgonzola
Risotto con Piovra e Calamari$23.00
Spicy Risotto with Octopus and Monterey Calamari
Pollo Arrosto alla Birra$24.00
Roasted Chicken brined with Moretti la Rossa Beer
Costoletta di Maiale affumicata casereccia con Mostarda di Fichi e Albicocche$29.00
House Smoked Pork Chop with Spicy Fig and Apricots Mostarda
Petto d'Anatra con Fichi, riduzione al Balsamico e Polenta$26.00
Duck Breast with Black Mission Figs and Balsamic reduction over Polenta
Baramundi al Vino Bianco con Caponata di Melanzane$29.00
Baramundi Filet with Eggplant Caponata
Lombatello di Manzo al Pepe Verde$27.00
Beef Hanger Steak with Green Peppercorn sauce

What 665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
0.2Value

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665 Reviews

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KellyG
San Francisco
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
After being a fan for a long time, was very disappointed with my experience here. The service was terrible, they did not accept credit cards and failed to inform us until we asked for the bill, the food was mediocre, and the owner/chef was very rude to my mother. Will never go back and recommend that all stay away. Your money is better spent elsewhere.
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Steve007
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Poorly managed and no service. Food was subpar and cold. Demanding cash payment at the end citing machine broken.
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GeneS
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very slow service
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BigMike
San Francisco
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding! Nice people running the place.
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Tildonker
San Francisco
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us had dinner early for a change so it was a surprise to see an empty restaurant at 6pm on a Friday night but what a treat for us that it wasn't as busy as usual. It did fill up later on but by then we weren't paying attention as we were enjoying ourselves so much. The food was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed seeing a varied menu without too many choices. The wine was perfect with what we were eating with limoncello given to us at the end that was amazing! The chef was very entertaining and recommended different foods and wines along with service from his son and one other which was perfect. We weren't going to have dessert but.... we had 3 out of 4 of them (there were 4 of us after all!!) and every one of them was to die for! We were so impressed and sad too that we hadn't been before now. I believe he has been there for about 8 years but..... we ARE definitely going back!
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DanaC
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We left once the wine came they only had one Chardonnay and it had cork in it. They sat us next to four old ladies when there were only six people in the restaurant. Once I tasted the wine and saw there was nothing on the menu like the pictures I had seen we left and picked somewhere else. If this restaurant going to last and only have one Chardonnay they better make sure it at least drinkable.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing time and the food was incredible. Can't wait to go back.
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ChantalR
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentino is the owner and head chef. He named the restaurant after his father, so it is truly a labor of love and one that he takes very seriously. Valentino and his sous chef, Richard, create the most delicious food that I have had in the Bay Area and perhaps in the U.S. The food is authentic Italian that charms the palate with every bite. An example of the dedication to tradition is shown in the fact that Valentino makes his own bread and cures his own meats at the restaurant. For wine, Valentino recommended the 2010 Valpolicella Superior Ripasso Bosan and it was divine. The wine complimented the food perfectly and provided a nice balance with our choices. We started with the Burrata Con Speck, which came with a fist size of burrata and their homemade prosciutto in a balsamic vinegar sauce. The burrata melted in my mouth and it was a perfect combination with the saltiness of the prosciutto and the sweetness of the sauce. It was simply heavenly.Then we sampled the grilled octopus with arugula and olives. The octopus tentacles were quite large and cooked perfectly. I have tried octopus many times and this is only the second time I have had it prepared correctly. There was no chewiness and the flavor seeped into it well. For the entrée, we shared the spicy risotto with octopus. We could not get enough of the octopus since it was prepared flawlessly. The red sauce was spicy but not overpowering to the other ingredients. It was a subtle but noticeable touch. Finally, we finished with a dessert similar to a crème brulee. It was served with raspberry sauce and chocolate shavings. Truly heavenly. As a thank you for dining with them on our anniversary, Valentino gave us two glasses of his Limoncello. The drink was equalized so that the sugar offset the bite of the lemon. It was simply delicious. Valentino runs his business in honor of his father and it shows. I recommend Ottavio to anyone who is interested in authentic, delectable Italian cuisine.
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JohnL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Regular diner at Ottavio. Food is excellent with great favors and touch. Menu is on the small side, but that is a good thing as all on the menu are outstanding. Valentino is a true gentleman and chef. Last time in we had their arugula salad (very good), in-house cured meat tray (outstanding), Lamb Promegranate (wonderful) and the best Gnocchi around. Small family owned establishment that we enjoy supporting!
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MarloE
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, delicious food, I plan on recommending this restaurant over and over again!
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1606 N Main St, 0, Walnut Creek, 94596-4609

Additional information

Cross street
Lincoln & Civic
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Hours of operation
Pranzo (Lunch): By request Cena (Dinner): Monday-Thursday 5:00PM - 9:30PM Friday and Saturday 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public garages or street. Garages located at the corner of Civic & Locust - Regional Theater, and one at Broadway and Cypress.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Valentino Luchin
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ottavio-osteria.com/
Catering
Catering available upon request and consultation.
Private party facilities
The intimate atmosphere and exclusively designed menus make OTTAVIO the perfect venue for your private party! With the open kitchen as OTTAVIO's heart and soul, Executive Chef/Owner Valentino Luchin will delight and entertain guests as he passionately prepares innovative cuisine from his Veneto region. As a wonderful alternative to off-site catering, OTTAVIO is perfect for a restaurant buy out, accommodating 30-50 guests. Join us for an extraordinary private dining experience!
Private party contact
Michele Luchin: (925) 930-8008

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Menu

Main

Ruchetta, Piave, Pere e Salsina di Aceto Balsamico$10.00

Endivia con Gorgonzola Dolce e Noci$10.00

Lattughina novella con Barbabietole e Ravanelli$10.00

Calamaretti e Piovra alla Griglia con Finocchio e Ruchetta$15.00

Burrata con Speck della casa$17.00

Antipasto Delle Tre Venezie$18.00

Carpaccio di Pescespada e Salsetta ai Capperi$13.00

Carpaccio di Manzo con Carciofi Tartufati$15.00

Pasticcio di Vitello Tartufato$22.00

Bigoli con Brasato di Guanciale di Maiale$20.00

Pappardelle con sugo di Cinghiale$23.00

Gnocchi di Zucca con Speck e Gorgonzola$21.00

Risotto con Piovra e Calamari$23.00

Pollo Arrosto alla Birra$24.00

Costoletta di Maiale affumicata casereccia con Mostarda di Fichi e Albicocche$29.00

Petto d'Anatra con Fichi, riduzione al Balsamico e Polenta$26.00

Baramundi al Vino Bianco con Caponata di Melanzane$29.00

Lombatello di Manzo al Pepe Verde$27.00

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