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Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar, Oakland, CA
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar, Oakland, CA
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar, Oakland, CA
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar, Oakland, CA
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar, Oakland, CA

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.8
4.8
1984 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 336-1180
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Shepherd
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,984 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Best Service

  • East Bay

    Best Value

  • East Bay

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Bay

    Italian

1,984 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was great and our server was wonderful! She went above and beyond to be helpful

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  2. DavidF

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bellanico is one of those rare places this is at once a neighborhood gem and a destination restaurant. The atmosphere of authenticity and friendliness is palpable all around, from the staff to the guests themselves. I recently visited Bellanico with a foodie from France who said that this was the best food he's had since leaving Paris. Touche!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was good, service was kind quick, and easygoing. The whole neighborhood was vibrant. I would come back

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  4. Arieh

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you Bellanico for making our celebration fabulous!

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  5. RobertC

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievably good. The ingredients, preparation and quality was outstanding.

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  6. Misstasty

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spectacular as always! The malfatti always makes me swoon, the service was perfect and even though we were outside on a rainy night the table was cozy!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A great find for good Italian food. Decent selection of well priced wine. Finding a parking spot is a bit tricky. Give it a try.

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  8. Moose

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, fine food and service. This is our go to restaurant.

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  9. SpencerF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    An excellent neighborhood restaurant – great food and service at a fair price.

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  10. Luvbreakfast

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is superb. Can hear yourself talk bc its not loud and great service and delicious everything.

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  11. FastEd

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was amazing.! Everything we ordered was wonderful. The malfatti was incredible. Have to go back to have it again! Pork chop and Bavette steak were great. The server told us that they make everything in house except the gelato and the coffee. Must be the reason everything was wonderful!!

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  12. Sunnie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bellanico is a hidden treasure. The food was perfect. So creative with vegetables and flavors. The swordfish and steak were perfectly cooked. Loved the wine and beer. The service was perfect and beyond. A friendly, warm ambience ensures we’ll come back again. A true winner !

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Bellanico continues to please. We have eaten there several times in the past few years and always come away very satisfied and impressed. The service is professional and warm. We have particularly enjoyed the farro salad, duck and the rabbit pasta.

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  14. ProbablyNotAgain

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is definitely an old favorite of mine, and never disappoints!

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  15. SarahW

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Server was amazing and the special pasta was so good. Love this place.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    The patio can be loud as it is by a stop light. Trucks starting up and accelerating uphill can be jarring.

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  17. PamelaC

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Unfortunately the party next to us brought their 2 year old that was clearly not “restaurant ready” and repeatedly screamed at the top of his lungs without parental intervention…. Very disappointing!

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  18. foodie1

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    We enjoyed this smallish, charming restaurant in a lovely, original Oakland neighborhood. Greeted warmly & server was wonderful, the best. She recommended an excellent red wine from Sardenia we loved. Not enough vegetarian or fish items on the menu so one of us had the kids' pasta which was good but we've had better. The swordfish was excellent. A pasta dish with meat was deemed just okay. The buffalo mozzarella would have been better room temperature rather than cold. The dry farmed tomatoes served with it were fantastic. Overall, a mixed experience but good enough to try again. Likely a neighborhood gem.

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  19. ElaineJ

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, as always. Bellanico has always been a special place for my family for many years and with special friends, but it's been awhile since my return. As pleased and enjoyable as ever--the well-prepared and delicious dishes, the warmth and friendliness of the servers, the ambience in the enclosed outdoor dining space. We loved it.

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  20. SteveL

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our go-to restaurant for special occasions. Bella Nico never disappoints. The creativity: their Burrata is different every time. The rib-eye was part of a bread salad, and the combination had both variety and deliciousness. We'll be back!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Will definitely return!! Can’t wait to try the other items on the menu. Everything we ordered was delicious. Excellent service.

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  22. malibucaptain

    Los Angeles

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our server was very friendly and attentive. Food was very tasty. We ate inside, patio dining is on the street. It was too noisy with traffic for me. I would recommend the restaurant for nice Italian food

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  23. JamesR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, personable and hospitable service. Great experience.

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  24. Tlkaui

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and service were excellent. Interesting take on traditional pastas and really delicious desserts. Don't sit outside if you can help it. The traffic on Park is loud and cars often speed.

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  25. MarkS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second Sunday in a row we have eaten outside in the cozy tent at Bellanico - bringing two different groups of friends. We had delicious meals, especially the bread, swordfish and bolognese.

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  26. Ellen

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great food , wide variety of choices. It was a good place for Sunday evening.

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  27. anne

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    What a gem! The food was delicious and the service was attentive, timely and friendly. The cocktail menu was great and in addition to amazing food, the desserts are amazing! There's so much to try - we'll be back!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious and unique takes on Italian fare. Great service!

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  29. UrbanFoodie

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great hidden gem; never disappoint! Love love love!

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  30. michaeli

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Always solid. Good experience. Worth a visit when in the neighborhood.

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  31. SharonB

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. All the things that make a great experience.

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  32. HowB

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great food at reasonable price. Good neighborhood restaurant with very good service.

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  33. JoeJ

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Really good pasta, extensive menu, well-curated wine list (mostly Italian). Request the excellent bread with olive oil.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful experience come by, at the time the food takes awhile but their main focus is on QUALITY & CONSISTENCY of Food 💪🏼💯

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  35. LindaO

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb staff. Pleasant atmosphere. Excellent food.

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  36. PeterB

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Terrific sophisticated Italian cuisine in a friendly neighborhood restaurant. First-rate service, too.

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  37. SusanS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious and unique food, staff so helpful in many ways. Live coming here!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was superb as was the food. The pork belly appetiser was amazing. Spaghetti carbonara was light and flavorful. The duck hash has texture and depth.

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  39. Stephen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Definitely will come back!!

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  40. RogerE

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The restaurant was featuring tomatoes and corn, both of which are at their seasonal peak. And they interwove them with the dishes in enjoyable ways. There were roasted tomatoes in my entree that made a great chunky sauce for the swordfish. My wife’s duck was everything you could ask for with the breast and confit leg. This was after sharing an appetizer of perfect tomato bruschetta and another of fried zucchini blossoms. In spite of Lettie Teague, the Wall Street Journal wine columnist saying that red wine should be considered with fish, my nice Etna Rosso, though fine on it’s own, did not pair well with the meaty swordfish. I don’t recall which red my wife had, but she was pleased with it. As for value, this wonderful table, preceded by a couple of glasses of Prosecco, was about $185, tax and tip included. We have loved Bellanico almost since the husband and wife team moved from San Francisco to raise their children Bella and Nico, as I recall. It is upscale, innovative, and lives up to the original meaning of restaurant: to restore. Highly recommended.

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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 4.8 stars by 1984 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 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
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 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
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