Maranello Bar and Kitchen

I live in Oakland, so I've had the opportunity to sample some great restaurants all around the Bay Area.  I have very high standards.

Last weekend, I went to Maranello and --- WOW!  My date and I had a fabulous dinner: the starter was an appetizer plate of 2 cheeses (one with truffles), mini-peppers slightly hot, almonds, a selection of breads and a wonderful jam.

Dinner exceeded expectations: Kay had Tombo (a white fish) with blue crab stuffing and I had Free Range chicken with 2 different cooking styles, plus a corn safferoto (sp.) which was fabulous.  Besides being delicious, the portions were very generous and we had a nice take home box.

Kelly was our waitress and she was great.  Service was attentive without being intrusive.

But, the chef --- Mark Yunge --- he will be snapped up soon by some up and coming San Francisco hot restaurant.  So get there now and enjoy his fabulous inventions.  A guy this talented does not come by very often.  He is truly a genius.

So, my advice is: as soon as you can, get to Maranello Kitchen and surprise and delight yourself with a fabulous dinner.

Perfect neighborhood restaurant/bar. Food and drinks are super tasty!

I've been excited about this place for awhile since I yelped it and saw all those yummy photos with great reviews. However, my first experience was far from great.
My bf and I arrived on a Sunday around 1030. When we walked in we stood around looking for someone to seat us. It was very slow at this time, I think they only had a few tables.
Our server was not so great as well. He kept putting my drinks on my left hand side meaning he had to reach over me, not comfortable and weird since I am right handed. The food was horrible , I barely touched my plate and instead of asking if there was a problem with my plate or even offering me a box , he just offered to take the plate away. And by that time I was not having a great experience I didn't bother asking for one.Note: If you see a customer with a full plate, ask if there was a problem! If you go the extra mile for your customer you might see bigger tip!

For the food review;
I ordered biscuit and gravy with egg whites and wheat toast

The biscuit and gravy were salty and dry. Egg whites were soaked in butter and the bread wasn't even toasted!
My bf said his plate just tasted very buttery and was too disgusting to eat, he barely touched his plate as well.