Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

Name: Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
Address: 4238 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, 94602
Telephone: (510) 336-1180
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2077 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar saves some tables for walk-ins, please call Bellanico directly for large party reservations. Bellanico is a continuation of Chris Shepherd & Elizabeth Frumusa’s successful restaurant in San Francisco, Aperto in Potrero Hill. Bellanico is a neighborhood restaurant located in the Glenview district of Oakland. The name Bellanico is derived from their daughters’ nicknames, Bella & Nico. The Bellanico staff take great pride in food, service and wine. We serve rustic Italian cuisine that changes seasonally. We are dedicated to serving the best seasonal, local, sustainable and organic products that they can find. Bellanico features Pitman Farms Chicken, Prather Ranch Meat, Duroc Pork and only wild caught fish and seafood. It also features a wine bar offering Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian wines. There are more than 25 wines by the glass & 6 different flights of wine.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 336-1180
Website
http://www.bellanico.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chris Shepherd

Location
4238 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
Neighbourhood
Oakland
Cross Street
Wellington
Parking details
Street Parking.
Public transit
AC Transit #18
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,077 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar is a beloved neighborhood gem known for "delicious food and impeccable service." Its Italian cuisine is consistently praised, with highlights like duck confit and pasta dishes. Patrons appreciate the "extensive wine list," cozy ambiance, and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions and casual dining alike.

2,077 Reviews

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mary
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
While the food was very good the whole experience was ruined by terrible service. We sat for 45 minutes with just a glass of water. Only after asking the 3rd person (probably the owner) for at least our glass of wine did we get some service. Meanwhile, the table next to us who had just arrived were served and finished their first course before we got anything.
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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always great. Try any starter. Ask for guidance on their nice wines.
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jgupta
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood Italian restaurant: friendly folks, superb food.
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Anne
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Beautiful dishes. Lamb was cooked to perfection. Happy hour was from 5 to 6 and featured special wine offerings. Can’t wait to go back.
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Jane
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here for dinner as part of a girls night out. Everything was amazing from the time we stepped into the door to the time we left. We are greeted with smiles and quickly sat at our reserve table. We were greeted within minutes by our server and ordered a few appetizers before ordering a few pastas to share. You could tell the food is made with love and the staff really enjoy working there. It felt like the staff working there were part of one big happy family. We will definitely be back.
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Linda
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. Bellanico consistently delivers a primo dining experience. For years it's been one of our favorites.
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Luvbreakfast
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy neighborhood bistro with world class service and food. Upscale without any pretension. Always a warm welcome and delicious. Good for conversations. So grateful for this gem. Bar seating is great if you can’t find a table.
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Mark
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious and welcoming, Bellanico made my birthday special. Delicious food and a candle on my dessert. Highly recommend.
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Carole
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were delighted with our dinner at Bellanico. The food was delicious and attractively served. Our waitress, Maya, was helpful, attentive, and friendly. The prices are very reasonable for the value. We will definitely return!
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BobS
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great neighborhood restaurant with excellent food a nice selection of wines and good service.
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FAQs

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 336-1180.

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2077 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

4238 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Wellington
Neighbourhood
Oakland
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking.
Public transit
AC Transit #18
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chris Shepherd
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bellanico.net/
Phone number
(510) 336-1180

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

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