A Birthday Celebration to Remember I recently celebrated my girlfriend's birthday at Passione Emporio, and the experience was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we walked in, it was evident that this restaurant knows how to make special occasions truly memorable. The food was simply amazing, and the service exceeded our expectations. Our server was not only attentive but also took the time to explain each dish with great detail, enhancing our overall dining experience. We opted for the trilogia and the pork belly, and both dishes were nothing short of perfection. The flavors were rich, and the presentation was impeccable. The dessert menu offered a tempting array of options, and w...
A Hidden Gem I was initially hesitant to book a reservation at Passione Emporio due to a few negative reviews, but I needed a convenient spot for a business meeting. To my delight, the experience turned out to be exceptional, and I am eager to share my positive thoughts. The authenticity of the Italian cuisine took me back to the unforgettable flavors I savored during my summer trip to Roma and Firenze. Passione Emporio truly captures the essence of genuine Italian cooking, delivering a culinary journey that delighted my taste buds. What truly stood out, however, was the impeccable service. The staff was not only fast but also remarkably precise, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable dining expe...
Service was SLOW and awkward (guy kept trying to take our menus when we had not ordered our food yet) and the women who took our order was not interested in why we were there (Berkeley Grad); food was okay. Salmon Pasta was undercooked; potatoes (with pork belly dish) was also undercooked; Creme Brûlée was a disaster soupy and eggy. The waitress never once asked how our meals were. She just brought the bill and I had to tell her to remove the Creme Brûlée because it was inedible. Was very disappointed because it looked cute but would not recommend especially for a special occasion. There was nothing special about the food or service… Responding to the restaurant: We were not the party of 14....
What a disappointment. Passione Emporio looked very promising from the website and we were looking forward to a delicious Italian meal. 1) website says Happy Hour is available daily there is no Happy Hour. 2) pizza on website looks like real Italian pizza it's barely edible. 3) pasta was also disappointing I can make much better at home. 4) prices shown on website are outdated pizza is at least $5 more, very deceiving. Overall, waste of an evening out. Only bright spot was our server who was nice and seemed to be the only one working.
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I hope this restaurant catches on. It was just me and the owner in the dining room at 7:30 p.m. (with a couple dropping in for gelato to go). Great service and a nice, minimalist decor. I ordered only the calamari which got lost in the batter very tiny pieces in ovoid breading. As a lover of fried food, it was great, but as a lover of calamari it was a disappointment. One dish, so take that for what it 's worth. I 'll head back again for certain for pasta or pizza.
Server was visibly stressed and made it a little uncomfortable. Was also a little assertive on how we ordered and would change our orders after telling her what we wanted because she didn’t think they were good ideas. The pasta was a little dried out and bland, the pizza was good- but nothing special. Gelato was the best part. Overall- the server we had killed our experience. If I come back it’ll be for takeout.
LOVE this place. Cute. Authentic. Attentive and detail-oriented team. Like a secret magical getaway to a spot in Italy. Definitely will be back!
Successfully set up the reservation for New Years Eve just to get there and find out it’s closed. Good job guys.
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Service was very disappointing.Desserts were good and food/entrees did not meet expectations.
Food was too salty Ravioli was under cooked The staff were wonderful
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Calamari Fritti (Dinner Only 4Pm 9Pm)
Chicken Panino (Lunch Only 11-2:30)
Zucchero (Dinner Only 4Pm 9Pm)
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