Enoteca Molinari

Exceptional dining experience. Food was absolutely delicious and made fresh.Tagliatelle al Ragù with house-made pasta and 5-hour cooked ragu was out of this world! Enoteca Molinari boasts an exquisite italian wine-by-the-glass selection including less known delicious Nebbiolo and Barolo wines from the Piedmont region. Go if you can. This restaurant will transport you to Italy. Reasonable prices. Not to be missed.

I grabbed a late dinner here with a friend after a workday - we had a reservation, but were running a bit late. When we showed up, there were only two tables occupied - however, I wouldn't let that scare you away!We opted to share the burrata and veggies, the ragu, and beet ravioli, a special for the evening. The ravioli were definitely the star of the show! First, it was beautiful - but it came in a sage, butter sauce and it was just scrumptious. i really enjoyed the ragu as well - well cooked and seasoned, but simple and classic. Overall, I enjoyed our meal. The staff was attentive, without hovering, and the food arrived quickly - but we weren't rushed out when we finished eating.

This place was so delicious! I wasn't sure about it at first because it seemed empty. It filled up shortly after though! The food was delicious and fresh! The special was a zucchini ravioli in a lemon butter sauce. The pasta was so soft and fresh! I would definitely recommend!

Here the other night. Place was not busy, but most tables were in use or had been used before I arrived. Not a place with high rate of turnover. (In contrast, I ate over 20 years ago at Richard's in New Orleans, and tables were turning over every hour. From where I sat, the table behind me turned over three times in several hours).Service was very uneven. Took a long time to get staff's attention.Food was okay. The vegetarian soup was my highlight, and next were the arancini. With regard to both dishes, they could have used a little bite or kick such as Calabrian peppers or even cayenne (table side so the patron can best determine heat). A number of dishes were prepared with San Marzano tomatoes, including the arancini, so some available (optional) heat would have complemented the dishes.The ambience was lacking. I felt as if I was sitting in an American breakfast diner with a bar, and not an Italian enoteca.Wine pours were five ounces. Heartily recommend the sparkling rose or the Montepulciano.Prices on the food $1-$2 too high, but the wines were reasonably priced at $14/glass.Good, but not great.-- workingman's gourmand.

This place is cute, comfy, and delicious. They have a delicious wine menu and the food is scrumptious. We got the arancini, the ragu, and a fish dish. The fish was cooked just right and tasted fresh. The ragu's umami went perfectly with the reds we have. The service was very friendly. I'd definitely recommend and come back.

I am so glad I ran into this cute little spot. Date night was definitely a success. We walked in and they were able to seat us right away. There were no Covid guidelines, I believe. It kinda felt normal pre-Covid times. We started off with some wine before we even figured out what we wanted to eat. Food: we started off with the calamari salad which was such a great choice because it was super light, and fresh. The olive oil on the calamari was a great addition. I usually feel guilty eating calami because I'm used to getting the deep fried one, but this was so light and it's a definite must when you order, you won't regret it. It had a nice zest flavor as well.The pasta was very flavorful! The ground beef ragu made the meal so worth the calories. I ordered a small portion which when I received it didn't look like much, but also I was very full and couldn't quite finish. It's definitely a meal where you just want to continue to eat... dreaming of the ragu now. Ha

Met longtime friends for a 6 pm reservation. This is in my favorite neighborhood in Oakland. I've eaten or drank at nearly every establishment. My optometrist and dentist are across the street. On the northern side of Hwy 24 I've been drinking and buying Cole (formerly Royal) coffee since 1988. My "hood" but first time at Enoteca. We had arancini, bursts, and a calamari salad- all spectacular. My thirsty self had a saison beer and we ordered wine by the glass, plus bottles of Pelegríno. Service was excellent. My swordfish was perfectly grilled with a rich butter sauce. My wife thought the gnocchi could be more seasoned, but she cleaned the bowl. What was missing was an Italian selection of good bread, vinegar, and olive oil. Missed it, but no bread did not detract from our meal.The seating and decor reminded me of simply furnished trattoria in the Dolomites and Milan. Folks were friendly and kind. My buddy beat me to the check. It's a game we play. Will return. ,

Food was so fresh and delicious. One of my new favorite Italian restaurants. I ordered the orecchiette with sausage and it's my new favorite dish. Highly recommend this spot!

The food is phenomenal. The owner is charming and more than approachable. The man knows his Italian wines. Just ask him for a recommendation. Very classy, romantic setting. Hands down the best Italian restaurant in the bay. There I said it

Food! Service! Ambiance! Nice vibe, you can watch the chef cook if you sit at the bar...