Best Authentic Restaurants in Livermore

Amazing food and great vegetarian options. We swapped out the gnocchi for fettuccine in their truffle pasta and it was heavenly! Also recommend the arancini!

Every person at our table loved the food and beer they ordered. Jordan rocked it out of the park with great service.

I loved their split pea soup this evening. Everything was delicious tonight, but that soup was the star. Actually, every time I come here they have very good soups, and they are the only restaurant in the area that rotates Manhattan clam chowder and Coney Island clam chowder on their Friday soup of the day, both of which are excellent.

We initially booked a table for two, but two of our colleagues joined us later, making it a party of four. I must say, this place is phenomenal! We got there by 4:30, and the place was already quite crowded. This was my first time visiting, and I actually found out about Jaks through Forbes magazine. The ambiance was fantastic—not like your typical Indian restaurant. It was clean, simple, and very well done. Honestly, you wouldn’t even guess it was an Indian restaurant at first glance because the decor was so modern and upscale. They have a full bar, and we enjoyed a couple of cocktails, which were amazing! We also tried four sharable plates, and every single one was interesting and unique. The chef’s signature dishes, especially the sea bass, lamb shank, and lamb chops, were absolutely stunning. The flavors were so authentic, and everything was cooked to perfection. The staff was very attentive, which made the whole experience even better. I heard from one of my colleagues that the menu changes every six months, which is pretty exciting. I’m already looking forward to trying their lunch menu next time. Overall, it’s a great place for dining—whether for a casual meal or something special. This was a wonderful experience, and I’ll definitely be back soon!

We ate at Bruno’s for my husband’s birthday with his family. We were driving in from out of town, but Bruno’s is a favorite from when my honey lived in the area. We’d made a reservation in advance because we needed a wheelchair accessible table. I contacted them also, and was assured there would be no problem accommodating us. We have a celiac family member with us. Our waiter, (I think it may have been Brandon?) was so knowledgeable and helped our niece be able to order safely, and actually enjoy the whole experience. She never knows if she’ll have to stick to a salad, and eat later in a restaurant, or fully participate, we were all so pleased. Our waiter was a huge contributor to our very positive overall experience. I had the short ribs, and they were amazing! 10 out of 10, highly recommend! My husband had the chicken Marsala, it was so rich and delicious! We don’t partake, but some of our party were very pleased with the wine list. We enjoyed our evening so much, thank you, service staff, kitchen workers, and management!