Reviews for Italian Colors in Oakland, CA
The food was very tasty, and in a decent amount. Was able to split the delicious pear salad and pizza with my wife. Parking was... a little difficult as the lot is small compared to the number of businesses it supports. Read more
The Hubby and I just left there today.. we called on the afternoon of Memorial Day, and they had room to squeeze us in for a... 5:45pm reservation. We had Jameson and two mimosas. My husband has the lasagna, while I had the black pepper pasta with olives,peppers, asparagus, pasta etc. Bomb.com!!! Service, and the prices were incredible!! Definitely reminded us of the high levelof service folks have outside of the USA. Will definitely return when they have live music Read more
Update: Who in the WORLD would think to do an upgrade on a corn dog by giving it a wild lobster center, a spicy herbal batter,... and a new take of a remoulade New Orleans dipping sauce? Italian colors. That's who. Must be tried. Trust me. I can't put myfinger on it, and in some ways I hope I never do, because the elusive nature of cuisine and a dining experience that is soperfect to me, probably shouldn't be fully explained. And this is why I excel at this. LOL. Because I know so little. There arepeople in my family that know everything about wine, and know everything about food, which is something I hope I neverexperience, because for the past few months I have just walked into Italian colors, and asked for the chef choose my evening'sfare for me. The chef, ("El Chino", a mysterious and beloved character there at the restaurant who is said to have an advancedmartial arts background) has obliged me each time, and performed what people in my family might consider a full-blownmiracle. The chef and the staff, at Italian colors have succeeded in making me fall in love with foods that I have hated myentire life. Eggplant, beets, lamb, arugula, these were once curses spat at enemies in the heat of battle, and cauliflower. Ireally hated cauliflower. Well, I have now been forced to eat my words, along with these once dreaded foods, which El Chino, andthe staff have transformed into stellar dining experiences, using simplicity, fresh ingredients, genius pairings, Thanks toDylan, (the house manager I think), who has an astonishing knack for pairing food and wine, and has been something of aninstructor for me and how to eat Italian food), And so far, it has been a stake raising game of calling my bluff Time after Timeagain. And every time they pull it off. Tonight my opening course was roast beets and mixed greens, with giant cheese, and asherry-tinged dressing salad, a slightly sweet and palate awakening dish, (Note: that is not one but two foods I formerly hate Read more
Delicious! They got us in last minute, on New Year's Eve. Our first time there. Their cocktails are worth the price. We had the... prosciutto salad, the spaghetti and meatballs, and salmon w/ mushroom risotto. For desert, tiramisu. Read more
Delicious fresh Italian food! Great family atmosphere. Fantastic tiramisu and dinners!
We had an amazing, delicious meal!! The service is impeccable and attentive. Super friendly people. Food is so fresh and... delicious. The filet and short ribs (pictured) were melt in your mouth tender. Will definitely be back. Read more
This restaurant is a hidden gem. The waitstaff are so attentive and sweet and the food is absolutely amazing! Hands down the... best restaurant in Montclair Village! My girlfriend and I hadn't seen each other in months so she drove through the tunnel andwe shared two starters, our entrees and a couple of desserts and left so extremely satisfied! We're coming back with our hubbiesfor double date night and looking forward to all of us having a wonderful gastronomic experience!!! Read more
The food here is consistently fresh and good. I had the Delgiorno with seafood and pasta. More than I could eat, so had a great... lunch the next day! My husband had spaghetti and meatballs. Although good, he thought they were a little dry. Service wasfriendly and good. Read more