Enoteca Molinari

4.5

600 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Charming

Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar (with heated outdoor seating) 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!

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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
(510) 428-4078
Website
https://enoteca-molinari.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5474 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618
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, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Arancini$13.00
Golden fried rice croquettes with San Marzano tomato, smoked mozzarella and pecorino
Barbabietole con Gorgonzola$16.00
House marinated gold and red beets with gorgonzola, pistachio and arugula
Calamari$16.00
Monterey Bay squid sautéed with frisée, garbanzo beans, fennel, olives, capers and lemon vinaigrette
Antipasti Misti$18.00
Soppressata, Taleggio, olives & house-pickled vegetables
Salumi
Salame al tartufo, Prosciutto, Finocchiona, Coppa, Calabrese, Soppressata
Formaggi
Carboncino, Pecorino Toscano, La Tur, Taleggio, Moliterno al tartufo

Verdure e Zuppa

Zuppa$13.00
Vegetable broth with romano beans, carrot, romanesco, swiss chard and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Insalata di Lattuga$13.00
Little gem and Castelfranco radicchio salad with lemon vinagrette
Inalata di Rucola e Farro$13.00
Arugula with farro, shaved pecorino and balsamic vinaigrette
Zucca con Burrata$16.00
Butternut squash salad with burrata, arugula, roman mint, olive oil, peperoncino and balsamico
Cavolfiore alla Vesuviana$16.00
Baked cauliflower with mozzarella, DOP San Marzano sauce, Gaeta olive, capers, peperoncino and anchovy

Pasta, Pesce e Carne

Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa$19.00
House-made pasta with broccoli rabe, pecorino, a touch of anchovy and peperoncino
Gnocchi alla siciliana$22.00
House-made potato dumplings with eggplant, tomato and smoked mozzarella
Tagliatelle al Ragu'$20.00
House-made pasta with 5 hour pork and beef ragu' and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saltimbocca alla Romana$30.00
Pork tenderloin with prosciutto, sage, broccolini and fingerling potatoes
Pesce All'ischitana$30.00
Seasonal fish sautéed with capers, olives and cherry tomatoes

What 600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Enoteca Molinari offers a delightful "authentic Italian experience" with standout dishes like homemade pasta ragu, saltimbocca, and arancini. The "extensive wine list" complements the "delicious meals" in a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere. While service can be relaxed, the "quality of food and setting" make it a neighborhood favorite.

600 Reviews

V
Victoria
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was absolutely the worst Italian food I had ever eaten: no interesting flavorings, no creative presentation, no interesting dishes. It all seemed to be put together in haste and with no particular skill or attention to detail. The desert had pear from a can, we didn´t even know what fruit it was; the budino definitely was not made from scratch! The service was average, and the atmosphere was OK. I paid $72 (tip included) for a meal I didn´t enjoy at all. I personally will never go back.
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Erin
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner here! Delicious, homemade pastas, and friendly staff! We even chatted with the chef who was very kind to let us practice our Italian. Will come back again soon!
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Monika-Annelore
VIP
New York City
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Real Thing. Was like being transported to the Amalfi Coast. Food and wine are amazing! Recommended: Homemade Pasta Ragu, Pork Saltimbocca, Arancini, Burrata with Butternut squash. Wine by the glass selection is extensive. Nebbiolo from the Piedmont region is exquisite. Just like in Italy, dishes are made from scratch. So prepare to sip your vino and relax. Worth the wait. For foodies, Enoteca Molinari is the best dining experience in Rockridge by far!
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David
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was ok. Had high hopes, but we weren’t thrilled with the mains. The tagliatelle was pretty salty, and the orecchiette lacked flavor even with the sausage added. The wine was nice, the arancini was excellent, and we really enjoyed the dessert.
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Andrew
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love!! Very authentic food and great service.
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Desiree
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, perfect portion size, cocktails/wine were also great quality! Ambience was quaint, small restaurant with big flair. Service was slow; it took approximately one hour to get our entrees (there was only one chef with a packed house). Overall, it was a great experience.
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Charles
San Francisco
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is a comfortable and unique place to have dinner. The staffing is quite relaxed and has an acceptable European approach. Not overly attentive but genuine. Food is good and worth what is charged. Nothing was disappointing although our very nice soup could have been hotter. We will definitely go back knowing what to expect. We enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the staff.
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Donna
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delicious meal in a beautiful contemporary space. It was obvious that careful attention was paid to the food. They don't cut corners! Every course was excellent.
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Chris
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The service was a bit spotty and they didn’t let us know they were out of an appetizer until like 10 minutes after ordering. But food was great and ambiance was nice so overall good experience.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food, excellent wines, pleasant setting, excellent service. A bit noisy, but that wouldn’t stop us from returning.
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FAQs

Enoteca Molinari does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Enoteca Molinari also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 428-4078.

Enoteca Molinari is rated 4.5 stars by 600 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5474 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Taft Ave
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
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).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Take a seat at the wine bar to view the open kitchen.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://enoteca-molinari.com/
Phone number
(510) 428-4078

Enoteca Molinari

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Antipasti

Arancini$13.00

Barbabietole con Gorgonzola$16.00

Calamari$16.00

Antipasti Misti$18.00

Salumi

Formaggi

Verdure e Zuppa

Zuppa$13.00

Insalata di Lattuga$13.00

Inalata di Rucola e Farro$13.00

Zucca con Burrata$16.00

Cavolfiore alla Vesuviana$16.00

Pasta, Pesce e Carne

Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa$19.00

Gnocchi alla siciliana$22.00

Tagliatelle al Ragu'$20.00

Saltimbocca alla Romana$30.00

Pesce All'ischitana$30.00

What 600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Enoteca Molinari offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Enoteca Molinari restaurant rated?

Is Enoteca Molinari currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information