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Enoteca Molinari

4.8 (677)
$31 to $50
Italian
5474 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

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Enoteca Molinari

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Oakland

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.

Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation.

Thank you for your understanding!

Grazie mille!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Italian restaurant in Oakland’s Rockridge district serving house-made pasta and seasonal dishes.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Taft Ave
  • Parking details
    Street parking or try the lot at the corner of Kales & College Ave (1 block south of Enoteca Molinari).
  • Public transit
    3 blocks south of Rockridge BART next to À Côté (cross street is Taft Ave).
  • Entertainment
    Take a seat at the wine bar to view the open kitchen.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Enoteca Molinari.

4.8

4.8
(677)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for fine wines

  • East Bay

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Enoteca Molinari delights with "excellent food" and "attentive service" in a cozy neighborhood setting. Chef Angelo crafts "perfectly cooked" dishes, while Joe, the "perfect host," expertly pairs them with a "magnificent wine list." Guests rave about "fresh flavors" and a "lovely ambiance," making it a "neighborhood gem" worth visiting often.
677 Reviews
  1. Skip

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice concise wine list paired with good food and good folks.

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  2. Danelle Gold

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place continues to be our go-to for a great meal in a relaxed neighborhood vibe. And- food is excellent.

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  3. regina Gold

    San Francisco61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful evening in the window. Service was right on target.

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  4. Catherine Gold

    San Francisco105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Angelo is a gifted chef. Our swordfish was perfectly cooked and was garnished with a variety of vegetable pieces that added nicely. The beet salad was a delicious starter. We had attentive and pleasant service. As always, Joe is wonderful at choosing just the right wine to go with my food. He is also the perfect host. That’s why we go often!

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  5. Caskey Gold

    San Francisco32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious. So refreshing to be in a restaurant where we could hear each other.

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  6. Cathy Gold

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal - as usual! Fresh flavors, perfectly prepared.

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  7. Robert

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely dinner at Molinari. We had the cauliflower appetizer, antipasto and ragu. Everything was great. Server was lovely. Recommend.

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  8. Sidney

    Seattle3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Busy. Service was a bit slow but very nice.

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  9. Catherine Gold

    San Francisco105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angelo is a great chef! Joe is the perfect host. Service was attentive. The swordfish was terrific, covered with a variety of roasted vegetables. The cauliflower is delicious, steeped in a flavorful tomato sauce. Joe always chooses great Italian white wine to accompany my meal. WE go here often because it is reliable: It's always great!

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  10. Katrine

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here because the food is fresh and so well prepared. Nothing fussy- just really good food.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Italian restaurant in Oakland’s Rockridge district serving house-made pasta and seasonal dishes.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Taft Ave
  • Parking details
    Street parking or try the lot at the corner of Kales & College Ave (1 block south of Enoteca Molinari).
  • Public transit
    3 blocks south of Rockridge BART next to À Côté (cross street is Taft Ave).
  • Entertainment
    Take a seat at the wine bar to view the open kitchen.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Enoteca Molinari is a lovely choice for date night, with guests praising Valentine’s Day dinners, an intimate, quiet dining room, and unhurried service.

Enoteca Molinari feels like a warm, intimate neighborhood Italian, guests praise its cozy, 'dining at a friend's house' vibe, an open kitchen/bar view, and generally relaxed, quiet evenings.

Guests commonly describe portions at Enoteca Molinari as generous and satisfying.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

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Enoteca Molinari

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Oakland

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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