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Garre Cafe, Livermore, CA

Garre Cafe

4.6
4.6
1447 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Experience old Italy as the scent of freshly baked focaccia bread sets the mood for a truly moving dining experience. With a beautiful Italian garden, wine barrels and surrounding vineyards the stress and worry of the day disappear. Enjoy our eclectic menu featuring California cuisine with a Mediterranean influence paired with our handcrafted wines. With both indoor and outdoor seating the café is perfect for a business lunch, an intimate date or family gatherings.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 22 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (925) 371-8200 ext. 110

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Abe Ahmari

  • Neighborhood

    Livermore

  • Cross street

    7986 Tesla Road

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,447 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely time on the patio with a bottle of sparkling rose and appetizers. Wonderful staff, very polite and friendly.
  2. GordonD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been to the Garre Cafe several times. It is always excellent! I am sorry they do not have longer hours!
  3. Slow

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    On a perfect spring day this was wonderful. Good food, good wine.
  4. kokilap

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful outdoor sitting, cardigan is must gets windy and cold. They were out of propane gas. Food was awesome .
  5. AudreyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place to relax and enjoy the wine country.
  6. Orange

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Menu has a limited dishes that can help you focus on what to order. The outdoor atmosphere in a good weather is a very nice environment to enjoy and relax. Service is nice and doesn’t take too much time to get food after ordering.
  7. StephanieC

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The view was amazing. The servers were very nice but the food came out extremely slow. The food was delicious!!!
  8. WalnutCreek92

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    No vegan options. They have a vegetable sandwich that you can ask for without cheese and you can get salad without cheese but beyond that they don't understand and cannot execute. At least on their previous menu they had a delicious house made veggie burger but it was discontinued.
  9. Amardeep

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service1ambience3
    Food was simple. Pear bruschetta looked like clam Al chowder on piece of bread. No flavor. Ambience good. Poor wine selection and ran out of some wines. Service was slow and not friendly.
  10. RonS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very pleasant place to have lunch. Ambience gets a plus. Food was okay we had sandwichs.
  11. Stump

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good food with many choices. The outdoor patio is really nice. Now that the weather is good it’s a great place to eat either before or after some wine tastings
  12. LandL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our lunch was delicious, the weather was perfect for outdoor dining, our server was conscientious and attentive. I am looking forward to eat there again.
  13. Foodie

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The location and ambiance is lovely. Service was great. My sandwich was wonderful. We sent the apple galette back because the crust was gluey and flavorless. I would go back and I would recommend it because it was the first miss I've experienced here. But for a birthday lunch, that was a tad disappointing.
  14. mrsd

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    After a tasting, my friend and I had reservations here for lunch. It was my first time here. There was no one at the host desk when we arrived, and we were not greeted for about 10 minutes. We finally got seated, water served, and then waited another 20 for a waiter to arrive. Our waiter seemed very unhappy to be there and was not friendly. After he took our order, our food came out relatively fast, but my friend had to ask for bread, and our wine hadn't even come out yet. The food was excellent. I ordered the salmon, and my friend had a huge salad with chicken. The restaurant itself, I thought, was beautiful. No one came back to ask if we needed refills. In fact, our waiter kept walking by, and it seemed he was purposely avoiding eye contact with me. I finally had to flag him down to ask for the check and a box. They seemed understaffed possibly, but I definitely would expect better service from a nice cafe like this one. I would love to go back, I'll just cross my fingers for a better experience next time.
  15. Maddy

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Very boring TriTip sandwich. Quite tasteless and dry. Certainly overpriced for a bad sandwich.
  16. StephK

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I made a reservation weeks ago for an early lunch. We got there at 11. I requested and always get the high table booth. There was two of us and the manager said they were expecting large groups and the booth could fit 5 people. So we got seated at a table vs booth. They have four high table booths and the whole time we were there they only filled one of those tables the rest was open. Then they sat four people at booth later which they could have sat at the table we had. Just disappointed with seating arrangements especially eating so early. As always service was great and food quality was good. We shared appetizer meatballs and chopped salad with a wonderful glass of Chardonnay. I’ll be back
  17. StephanieH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food and wine were both great. Will definitely be back.
  18. CeltiCait

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    This cafe is just okay. Nothing special. Wouldn’t go again.
  19. CareyD

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant and have been here many times. Their pizza is amazing and what they do really well. The appetizers and entrees are good, too, however tonight my husband decided to try their center cut filet. When it arrived, it clearly wasn’t a filet. It was very clearly a sirloin steak, in appearance, texture, and taste. My husband asked our server and she went to check with the kitchen. She returned and said the kitchen verified that it was a filet and that it looks like the filets she serves everyday. So, my husband accepted it, but didn’t even eat the whole steak- he was adamant that it wasn’t a filet. When the bill came and we were charged $50 for the steak, he felt completely ripped off as it was easily a $15 steak at best. So, lesson learned: Stick to the pizza because it’s fabulous. Food rating for pizza and other entrees (salmon and Nona’s gravy) is five stars. Steak is 1 star (or zero!).
  20. Mytwocents

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Love the outdoor ambience. The food was just average tasting. The margarita was served in a small glass which was a surprise.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Calamari was good, the caesar salad was yummy, the burger and fries were cooked to liking and were tasty. The wine was excellent! Service was great as always.
  22. MandM

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good menu, something for everyone. Loved the fried olives! Nice sized portions. Really nice Chardonnay and a good pour.
  23. RoxyK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely cafe with delicious food, drink, and view. Full bar aside from their wines, with creative cocktail drinks on the menu. An excellent and rare find within the Livermore winery area.
  24. LeeD

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    For many years, I have been a frequent diner at Garré Cafe. I have hosted large parties there and held dinners for special occasions. It was my “go to” place. But that all may soon change. I was literally shocked yesterday when the Carbonara was brought to my table. The ingredients are completely changed and the heavy penne pasta and cheese overwhelmed the dish. I am extremely saddened; it is like losing an old friend. Chef Abe, why did you change the recipe? So sad.
  25. Jess

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the food that we ordered was good. We had the carbonara, blackened salmon sandwich, cobb salad, grilled veggie sandwich, and the Baby Spinach & Arugula Salad. The complementary bread was good as well.
  26. Tahoelvrs

    San Francisco

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the grilled cheese sandwich, several salads, pear & Gorgonzola flat bread and wine!
  27. Slick

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food service wa# excellent and food was very tasty.
  28. Reinequeen

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Waiter was great. Very accommodating in our food offering variations. We’ll be back.
  29. BlandineF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved vegetarian options and dishes full of vegetables. Delicious pasta! And great pairing wine of course 😉
  30. StarrTrek

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food! I had the ribeye steak, and my friend had the salmon. Outstanding! And the service was fabulous as well. Trevor is outstanding!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Loved the chipotle shrimp however I like my shrimp cooked a bit more white than opaque. Great flavor!
  32. MaryO

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Love the fried olives and it is a generous serving. The grilled chicken on my beet salad was really tough - almost impossible to cut with knife. Very disappointing for a $75 meal and we didn’t even have wine.
  33. GabrielaC

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, and,wine, I recommend 💯 this restaurant 😋
  34. Berts

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Wine and Food
  35. Steve

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food and service. One of our group had a problem with their entree and they replaced it with another entree and made an adjustment to our bill. Nice service recovery and classy move. Will always return for the nice people and unique food offerings. Great ambience.
  36. Patrick

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service, food is always good, great place for lunch
  37. LivermoreFan

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress and support staff were professional and efficient and took great care of our group of 7!! Food was great and we were able to have conversation without difficulty of talking over a noisy room! Very pleasant luncheon!
  38. LizS

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Our waitress was very sweet. A note on the food, while the Sicillan drink was fantastic, the chipotle shrimp I ordered seemed undercooked (very white). Additionally, this is probably personal preference but I think classical music playing in the background is a little more pleasant than pop or rap. It felt sort of out of place on a vineyard.
  39. JanetH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hamburger was super delicious. Complementary bread was tasty. Loved the margherita pizza! We will be back for wine/appetizers!
  40. LousViews

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was great. Food was yummy. Atmosphere inside was pub style. Excited to go back when weather is better and we can sit outside on the patio. Location. was easy and parking abundant.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Garre Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Garre Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 371-8200 ext. 110.

Garre Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1447 OpenTable diners.

Garre Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Garre Cafe

7986 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 94550

Additional information

  • Cross street

    7986 Tesla Road

  • Neighborhood

    Livermore

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Abe Ahmari

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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