I must say I am quite surprised by the negativity of the reviews here. I have dined at Oliveto several times and I believe it is far and away the best classic Italian restaurant in the East Bay. They effectively fuse traditional Italian flavors with the California style of creating food inspired and driven by fresh local ingredients. The house-made pastas are usually the best dishes, but I have never ordered something I didnt like there. Unlike many east bay restaurants in the same class, I have found the service to be consistently excellent, very attentive and helpful. The dining room is nice but the tables are a little too close together. It is also a little slow to get a table at time even with a reservation, although they have a nice downstairs bar area so its not unpleasant. Wouldnt go pretheater but reliably outstanding for any other occasion.
Pros: great food, reliable service, good parking - bart
Cons: , $$$$ - but worth it
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