Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

Name: Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
Address: 4238 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, 94602
Telephone: (510) 336-1180
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2094 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

4238 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar saves some tables for walk-ins, please call Bellanico directly for large party reservations. Bellanico is a continuation of Chris Shepherd & Elizabeth Frumusa’s successful restaurant in San Francisco, Aperto in Potrero Hill. Bellanico is a neighborhood restaurant located in the Glenview district of Oakland. The name Bellanico is derived from their daughters’ nicknames, Bella & Nico. The Bellanico staff take great pride in food, service and wine. We serve rustic Italian cuisine that changes seasonally. We are dedicated to serving the best seasonal, local, sustainable and organic products that they can find. Bellanico features Pitman Farms Chicken, Prather Ranch Meat, Duroc Pork and only wild caught fish and seafood. It also features a wine bar offering Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian wines. There are more than 25 wines by the glass & 6 different flights of wine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 336-1180
Website
http://www.bellanico.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Shepherd

Location
4238 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Wellington
Parking details
Street Parking.
Public transit
AC Transit #18
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,094 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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East Bay
Neighborhood gem
East Bay
Italian

Review summary

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Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar shines as a "neighborhood gem" with a "creative and delicious menu" that consistently impresses. Patrons praise the "exceptional" food, from pasta to the "superb" pork belly appetizer. The "impeccable" service and cozy atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions, while the wine selection adds a delightful touch.

2,094 Reviews

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Tami
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If there were more stars I would give Bellanico more starts. Leave room for their fabulous desserts!!!
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Barbara
San Francisco43 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Surprisingly quiet and cozy neighborhood gem! Our server, Jordan, was warm and helpful. The salad and patatas bravas were excellent. The swordfish had a somewhat overly smoky flavor, improved when I asked for a lemon wedge to squeeze on it. My husband enjoyed his bolognese.The focaccia bread pudding was overly dense, but the chocolate sauce and homemade whipped cream that it came with were delicious .
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Dawn
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here , read many reviews prior to booking table . Food was exceptional!!!! Will go back another time and will be squeezing it into our cycle of restaurants
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joan
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had risotto with asparagus and fava beans, and it was delicious, and a little expensive. I also had a wonderful cocktail with cardamom and lemon, which I highly recommend. For dessert, the lemon panna cotta was divine. I want to acknowledge the waiter, who was attentive and helpful with menu suggestions, and with adjusting the heater as we were sitting outside. Bellanico has done a great job making the outdoor seating comfortable with not only heaters but heavy curtains to block out the sun when it starts beaming into one's eyes in the evening.
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Terry VIP
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, our favorite restaurant for special occasions. We love Bellanico, our neighborhood gem.
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Rachel VIP
San Francisco51 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is a neighborhood gem. The food is interesting and well prepared. The service is Impeccable and the staff is knowledgeable.
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Nancy VIP
San Francisco52 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Like to come here. Low key and good! Great apps!
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Kathryn
Chicago17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They had several delicious additions for Oakland Restaurant Week. It’s a good spot!
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Thibault VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the restaurant week menu! Will be back for brunch. Parklet was nice and dog friendly, which is a plus. Waiter even offered a bowl of water for our dog.
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Judy
San Francisco28 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been going to Bellanicos for a number of years and were happy to see them participating in Oakland’s Restaurant Week. A Prix Fix menu, especially there, is such a wonderful way to taste so many different things that aren’t necessarily on their regular menu. Sad that they don’t have it year round, like they used to. Regardless, it’s such a great place to go for dinner. Service is as wonderful as the food is!
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FAQs

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 336-1180.

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 2094 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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4238 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Wellington
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking.
Public transit
AC Transit #18
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Shepherd
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bellanico.net/
Phone number
(510) 336-1180

Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

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