Paradiso Restaurant

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    $$ Italian, Seafood, American
    Closed11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    685 Bancroft Ave

    San Leandro, CA 94577

    Dutton Ave & Oakes Blvd

    Mon

    • 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

    Tue

    • 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

    Wed

    • 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

    Thu

    • 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

    Closed now

    Fri

    • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

    Sat

    • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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    • 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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    Paradiso offers a contemporary atmosphere with an architectural flair. The exhibition kitchen is a highlight and the cuisine is extraordinary.…

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      Can I bring a cake for a birthday celebration?

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      I would have to say "yes".

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      What time does the dinner menu start?

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      Hello and thank you for asking Our dinner menu starts at 4pm monday to friday Then dinner menu starts at 3pm saturday and sunday after brunch… more

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      Edward N.
      San Leandro, CA
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      Aug 12, 2024

      Filet Mignon - succulent and perfectly prepared.
      Risotto - rich and flavorful.
      Pizza - perfect crust and great toppings.
      Drinks - wines vey good and cocktails well blended.
      Service - attentive and friendly.

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      Kitsy R.

      Aug 13, 2024

      Thank you, Edward. We appreciate your detailed feedback and look forward to serving and seeing you again soon.

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      Ron P.
      Santa Clara, CA
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      Aug 4, 2024

      This place lives up to the name!

      Pretty semi-classy(?) vibes with very attentive host. The service was exceptional and the food was exquisite as well.

      We ordered the short braised ribs and the seafood fettucine for the two of us and the portions were large enough to fill the both of us. Very good and my favorite were the ribs!!

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      Kitsy R.

      Aug 5, 2024

      Great photos and feedback, thank you for visiting!

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      Ed F.
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      Food is amazing!!! Really tasty!The plates are a really nice size.
      Our server, Caroline was great! She cared about our experience and was very friendly and professional.
      Will be back!

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      Kitsy R.

      Aug 5, 2024

      Thank you Ed. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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      Oh wow, can't believe I never done a review here. One of my favorite restaurants. Its s really a 5 star establishment. I order the same thing every time. Chicken Paradiso, calamari and garlic prawns. All the appetizers are top-notch. for some reason today my chicken Paradiso was way off beat. It was done totally different as if they change the recipe or the cook. This is the first time we ever had to ask for salt and pepper. At least three of our meals were lacking season. They don't offer bread anymore unless you order it. I hate to see one of my favorite places changing. It was so different today. We left food on our plates today which is unusual. My friend ordered a beet chicken salad that look really good. She took two bites and left the rest. The beets taste like they've been soaked in really strong vinaigrette for days.
      I know, sometimes things change but please make sure the cooks are on the same page. I was so ready for my meal today as soon as I seen it, I knew something was different. The plates are not cheap so you guys really need to bring the bread back. That was a really nice perk added to your meal. I'm not giving up on this place but after so many years I think it's time to change my meal. Maybe pizza or just appetizers next time. I still love this place. The vibe is great and classy.

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      Kylie C.
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      Our table for 5 was ready right when we arrived. Very attentive and patient staff! We celebrated my sister's 21st birthday here with a Saturday evening dinner. The restaurant was packed but they sat us right next to the window with a great view!

      We ordered calamari, Brussels sprouts and Caesar salad as appetizers. All were flavorful and perfectly cooked. For entrees, pizza, pasta and prime rib! The seafood pasta is one of the best pastas I've ever had. We were so full by the end of the night!

      Prime rib, Pepperoni & Crimini Mushroom Pizza, seafood pasta, sangria
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      Kitsy R.

      Jul 20, 2024

      Kylie thank you for celebrating such a momentous occasion with us! We wish your sister a wonderful new year ahead and we hope to have the pleasure of serving all of you again soon.

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      Nini T.
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      I have always heard such amazing reviews about Paradiso! I am so happy I dined here last night with one of my close friend. We both decided to order their baked ravioli and seasonal squash ravioli. Oh boy both were so good! I'm still thinking about their squash ravioli. The sauce was tangy, velvety, and just so bomb! Ahhh so happy, I wait to come back soon!

      Our server Caroline was the sweetest person ever! She provided so many good recs and was on point with her service. When I come back I want Caroline has my server again! Such an amazing experience overall!

      Squash ravioli
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      Kitsy R.

      Jun 28, 2024

      Nini thank you so much for coming in and dining with us. We are so happy that you enjoyed our summer special ravioli! Thank you for the wonderful photo of the dish! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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      Karen W.
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      I love coming here and our daughter and son-in-law wanted to take us here for my belated Mother's Day dinner and we found a parking space right in front.

      We didn't have reservations and luckily on a Monday night, we were able to get a table for 4. We had the fried calamari and the portion was hearty and delicious, then each couple shared a mixed green salad. We ordered the beef shortribs which our son-in-law wolfed down, daughter had the linguine and clams, hubby had the petrale sole which was a bit on the salty side, and I ordered the fruitti de mare which was humongous but unfortunately had a bit too much white pepper. So we took it home and will add more linguine and sauce to dilute the kick to it. For dessert, we shared two scoops of delicious spumoni! Service was very attentive but maybe the petrale and fruitti de mare was a bit off tonight.

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      Kitsy R.

      Jun 13, 2024

      Thank you for picking us to celebrate and for the wonderful photos. We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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      Tina K.
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      Cool old school vibe at this restaurant. Excellent service throughout our meal! Drinks were delicious and they have a good wine list.
      Food was good. Good flavors and generous portions. Had the shrimp appetizer and the ravioli for my main. Solid food, but wasn't completely blown away. Bread was a bit stale.

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      Kitsy R.

      Jun 6, 2024

      Thank you Tina, we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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      Paradiso is a go to spot for my family whenever we're celebrating special occasions. We've been here for everything - birthdays, graduations, etc.

      The restaurant is located on the corner of the main street. While they have a small lot, it's often full so we just end up parking in the neighborhood or in the nearby public parking lot by Safeway about a block away. There's lots of metered street parking around as well.

      The restaurant is bigger than it seems when you first walk in. I recommend making a reservation as their waiting area is small and fills up quickly. I love that they have an open kitchen so you can see them make your food.

      Service is always great here. The servers are always so patient and helpful, especially for our family who has specific dietary restrictions and allergies. They're always happy to accommodate and there's never any issue. Along with the main server, there's always a couple of other staff helping to pick up plates promptly, fill up waters, etc.

      The food is usually pretty good too! I usually go for the roasted chicken and it's always got great flavor. I've also gotten the ravioli before - definitely more heavy and filling but it's delicious. Most recently, I had the sausage pizza. Eh, good, not great. I'd prob skip that next time and go for the other dishes instead.

      Price wise, it's pretty as expected for a nice night out. You're looking at $30-50+ per person.

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      Kitsy R.

      May 23, 2024

      Thank you so much for the detailed feedback. We appreciate it! Always wonderful to have you in and we look forward to your next visit!

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      Danae P.
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      Decided to celebrate our 8yr anniversary at Paradiso, nice touch with the complementary anniversary glass of champagne (from Anderson Valley).
      I ordered the rack of lamb which was very tasty, but I did not care much for the cheesy orzo (perhaps a different type of cheese?) My husband had the classic steak, ordered medium rare but it was more in the medium side, still nice flavor. The star of the show for me was the heirloom tomatoes and burrata salad & the fried calamari.
      Service was excellent, great attitude & friendly conversations.

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      Kitsy R.

      Jul 26, 2024

      Cheers to your anniversary and thank you for picking us to mark the very special occasion!

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