Best Lunch Restaurants in Castro Valley

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1. Paradiso - San Leandro

4.7

Exceptional(1916)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Leandro

Booked 49 times today

Welcome to Paradiso! We are open daily from 11:30am to 9:00 pm (closing at 10:00pm on Friday & Saturday). Whether you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, romantic dinner for two, corporate event in our private dining room, or anything in between, your great experience is waiting for you. With our award winning Level 2 Wine Spectator list, craft cocktail program, and "everything made from scratch" menu, Paradiso's California inspired Italian seafood and steakhouse has been a crowd favorite for nearly three decades. By booking your anniversary with us on open table, you get a anniversary Gift Card, so come celebrate with us! We also have takeout and delivery available, please check our website for hours and details.

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2. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(613)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • San Leandro

Booked 22 times today

Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar is a modern neighborhood restaurant, that has secured a place on the SF Chronicle's top 100 list and has been honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. We serve an eclectic mix of rustic made-from-scratch dishes, celebrating the wonderful textures that make up our neighborhoods. We offer a mingling of small and large plates, meant to be shared, always nuanced and inspired by what we harvest from our neighboring small farms. Our food is approachable, eschewing complicated names, and bohemian in spirit as we are nonconforming and unconventional—sophisticated only in the way we can weave different ethnic influences and ingredients together.

3. Acqua E' Farina

4.6

Exceptional(662)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hayward

Booked 5 times today

Family Owned restaurant serving Traditional Italian Cuisine in a casual to fine dining setting.

4. Piatti - Danville

4.5

Awesome(5021)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Danville

Booked 55 times today

Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

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5. ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar - City Center

4.0

Excellent(352)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Ramon

Booked 1 time today

Discover ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar at THE LOT City Center, where California-Asian fusion meets Mexican flair. Indulge in dishes like Grilled Miso Salmon, Adobada Pork Belly Bao Bun, and Ahi Poke Tacos in a stylish, inviting setting. Enjoy Signature Margaritas, Asian-inspired cocktails, and a selection of fine wines and craft beers. Join us for brunch, a game, or a night out with friends—right in San Ramon.

6. Danville Harvest

4.6

Exceptional(1583)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Danville

Booked 27 times today

Harvest is about sharing around the table. Brunch and Lunch menus feature both classic and creative favorites. Our Dinner menu encourages diners to explore a variety of options with our shared small plates.Chef Noe Briseno and our team bring their passion for sustainably sourced ingredients to create an approachable menu showcasing the seasonal bounties of the Bay Area. We pride ourselves on using fresh, organic & locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Our award winning bar program features seasonal craft cocktails and the largest whiskey selectionin the Tri-Valley Area. Try something new with our build your own Manhattan Project. Please contact Danville Harvest directly for larger groups or special requests: info@danvilleharvest.com.

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7. LB Steak - San Ramon

4.6

Exceptional(1145)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • San Ramon

Booked 48 times today

LB Steak is a modern American steakhouse that delivers an elevated dining experience in a comfortably elegant space. The menu features a wide variety of hand-cut, perfectly prepared Prime Angus Steaks and imported, rare, and exclusive A5 Japanese Wagyu selections, all aged and hand cut in our butcher shop. The whiskey and bourbon selection is sure to satisfy the tastes of the most discerning connoisseurs. A comprehensive range of domestic and imported wines complement the menu. While the goal is to showcase the range and potential of global wines and varietals pairing with the LB Steak menu, we still pay homage to tradition and dedicate a large portion of the wine list to standouts among Bordeaux varietals, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon.

8. Locanda Ravello

4.6

Exceptional(802)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Danville

Booked 41 times today

An Amalfi Coast pizzeria in downtown Danville. Featuring Neopolitan pizza and pasta. Just drop by, we have a large dining area and roomy lounge. Reservations are accepted online and by phone for lunch, dinner is walk-ins only. Thank you!

9. DONHAO

4.6

Exceptional(63)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Danville

Booked 32 times today

Join us for our Soft Opening from Fri 8/9 - Thur 8/15 (enjoy 20% off and offer your feedback). Our Grand Opening is from Fri 8/16 - Sun 8/18. DONHAO is a unique Modern Chinese Restaurant that is a gathering place for exquisite cuisine, blending traditional family recipes with modern techniques. Located in the Danville Livery, Donhao was established in August of 2024 offering Dine-in and Takeout for both lunch and dinner. Customers enjoy family-style meals with craft cocktails, beer, and wine.

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10. Delarosa Bishop Ranch

4.5

Awesome(37)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Ramon

Booked 34 times today

All-day pizzeria, perfect for every occasion! Delarosa features Roman-style pizza, small plates, unique cocktails, Italian and Californian wines and craft beer. Join us for brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner in our ambient dining room or expansive patio. Reservations are not available for Happy Hour; walk-ins are warmly welcomed.Founded in 2009, Delarosa’s European approach to sharing a meal with friends or strangers is something that remains at the forefront of our hospitality and the Delarosa experience.

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Kelli
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have been going to this restaurant for years and we are never disappointed, the staff is amazing and the food is wonderful!!!
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Acqua E' FarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hayward
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4.6
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Sharon
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food here is always amazing! I neglected to consider that it is during the holidays, so they were a lot busier than I expected. Therefore, I think our waitress may have been a little overwhelmed, so she didn't check in on us as timely as I would have liked. The temperature in the restaurant was also a little too warm for me. I would always recommend this restaurant because of the amazing food!
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Paradiso - San LeandroPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Leandro
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4.7
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RobinVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This restaurant is consistently good! It's a go to for lunch or dinner, inside or outside.
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Piatti - DanvillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Danville
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4.5
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Donna
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food is phenomenal. The atmosphere is lovely. Each dish has its own flavor profile, the flavors are amazing, the quality and presentation is amazing. A meal I dream about until the next time we go back. Love the Oxtail Stew, the meat platters are fantastic. The tissue bread, the artichokes, the mussels are all fantastic. And desserts are out of this world.
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Top Hatters Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Global, International• San Leandro
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4.8
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Shaun
Las Vegas •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Absolutely nothing special. Applebee's with a movie theater.
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ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar - City CenterPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Ramon
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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Paradiso - San Leandro

2. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

3. Acqua E' Farina

4. Piatti - Danville

5. ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar - City Center

6. Danville Harvest

7. LB Steak - San Ramon

8. Locanda Ravello

9. DONHAO

10. Delarosa Bishop Ranch

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