CAFFE ITALIANO RISTORANTE

This is a first Authentic Italian Restaurant that I have been to since being in Italy. The environment is very nice and quiet. They have a small section for larger group/table and the main dining area. Another intriguing point is the wine cellar dining experience, this should be fun. The "Authentic Italian Cuisine" means that the dishes have NOT been Americanized. They are produced from original Italian recipes, no short cuts allowed. Delicious!!!

Our meal was exquisite. My ribeye was grilled to perfection, the sole was light and flakey. and the pork loin was so tender you could cut it with a fork.

The wine selection is top notch and we were told that the collection will be thorough, extensive and most remarkable, "every wine is by the glass"! This means I could have a '98 Borolo and not have to fork over for an entire bottle.

The restaurant's staff is thorough and an absolute delight. Everyone that interacted with us were from Italy, so this gave even more authenticity. The desserts were not all standard fare. I had my first "Grandmother's cake" and a Chocolate wonder (Lava Cake). I was told that normally it would have chili peppers incorporated, but the worry was it was too soon for people to appreciate it. However, I appreciated it very much, with our without the chilis.

And of course, I finished my meal with a double espresso that had a wonderfully smooth taste and presented with a beautiful crème.

All in all, a great dinner, great space, great people and I look forward to making the trip from the Bay Area at least once per month if not more. I am looking forward to seeing the restaurant evolve and it has just opened and the menu and wines are sure to mature and change.

Fred Frye, DVM MS MBA

I tried the pasta with meat sauce and tiramisu and both were outstanding. The Chianti was excellent. The staff and service was very nice and definitely had an Italian flare.

Go to this place!! If you want authentic Italian food, come stop by this hidden gem, I had such good service and felt right at home while I had the most delicious plate of fettuccine and the lamb shank! Also ordered the focaccia and burrata antipasto. I am happy places like caffe' italiano still exist. After friendly conversation, the owner and his family showed me how they make the blueberry tortino, a homemade blueberry preserve "pie." I will be coming back frequently :)

Delicious Italian food and beverage. Sergio has a very flavorful menu and welcoming atmosphere. Great evening!!

Everything was excellent. The Antipasti platter was crazy good. Veal Marsala was tender and flavorful. Best Gnocchi my wife and I have ever had. Tiramisu was delicious, the apple cake/pie was different than anything I have ever had, an unexpected delight. Staff was great, value was great, this place is the full package!