strizzi's

strizzi’s has been an east bay staple for over 25 years, with locations in danville, fremont, pleasanton and livermore. strizzi’s first opened in 1986 with a location in san leandro (now the fremont location). simple, classic, and fresh, strizzi’s captures the essence of old world italy with the added elegance of traditional and professional culinary standards. during my formidable years, my family always made a point to stop for lunch or dinner at strizzi’s livermore whenever talking a day trip to pleasanton, walnut creek, or into the city. i can’t count the number of times i have been there but i have yet to order anything other than my usual; chicken pesto and pine nuts. it really is that good. this pasta is strizzi’s creamy take on traditional pesto. sliced pieces of grilled chicken breast abundantly top a bowl of penne pasta drenched in a creamy pesto that is the perfect fusion of basil, garlic and cream. raw pine nuts finish this dish off nicely, adding both pleasant texture and

so i have to say that the food was good, the waiter (juan) great. however, there were two women (obviously management) seated in the back that were just bitches to their employees. they talked down to the waitstaff, and rolled their eyes when one waiter broke a glass.. i would not go here again just because of them. unprofessional. i don't reccommend working here, nor supporting this sure of management.

strizzi's in downtown livermore offers outdoor and indoor dining and is located in the schenone building, right behind the flagpole. they have an "early bird" menu until 6pm and a "piccolo piatto (small plates)" menu from 3pm to 7pm...which is priced from

for a reasonably priced meal or snack, try their "early bird" menu until 6pm or their "piccolo piatto (small plates)" menu from 3pm to 7pm. otherwise, their regular-priced entrees cost right around $18-20. wonderful service, nice ambiance and outdoor seating is available.