Filippos - Oakland

The spaghetti and meatballs, as well as the bistro ravioli, were absolutely delicious! The complimentary bread with olive oil was also fantastic, and we particularly enjoyed the garlicky oil. I highly recommend dining here!

I first discovered Filippo's a little over a month ago and was pleasantly surprised. The space is small but bright and very welcoming. The staff is friendly and works together like a family. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, filled with wonderful aromas from the kitchen right next to the dining area. Filippo's has been around for nearly 30 years, which surely means they’re doing something right to still be crafting such amazing dishes, especially in an area where restaurants frequently come and go. On my first visit, I ordered the seafood linguine with a Caesar salad, and it was love at first bite! I was astonished to find such a remarkable meal on their lunch menu. Please, don’t ever take it off! I’d be heartbroken. The seafood linguine was not only visually appealing; it was packed with flavor that my taste buds could hardly handle! It was a perfect blend of fresh seafood in a delectable white wine-marinara sauce over tender linguine noodles. Wow! This dish left me utterly amazed. I returned last week and was equally impressed by their incredible Bistro ravioli! This dish is a house favorite, featuring red pepper pasta stuffed with Swiss chard, sweet onion, and Parmigiano in a balsamic cream sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and Grana Padano. Filippo's really knows how to deliver delicious food! I was worried that the sweetness from the onions wouldn’t suit my taste, but they complemented the dish beautifully. Filippo's is quickly becoming a regular spot for me. I haven't tried them for dinner yet, but if their lunch offerings are any indication, I’m sure I’ll love it just as much. Here’s to many more pasta-filled adventures at Filippo's in the future!

I was shocked by the tiny portions; I thought I had unintentionally ordered two children's meals! I placed my order through UberEats and got the gemelli pasta with a garden salad (as shown in the picture) for $13.50. I also ordered spaghetti and meatballs with a garden salad (not pictured) for $16.50, which came with just two little meatballs. Both dishes arrived in the same size container. Considering how inexpensive pasta is to make, I expected a decent portion for those prices. This is absolutely ridiculous! To make matters worse, the food was just mediocre at best. There was hardly any seasoning, and the pasta was disappointingly dry. The chicken in the gemelli was overcooked. This really makes me rethink ordering out instead of cooking at home. In short: It was a letdown.

Quick summary: Lunch set is reasonable and very filling A few minutes walk from the Rockridge BART station Attentive staff We visited Rockridge in the late morning to have brunch, and after some early researching we decided to eat here. I liked the idea of a lunch special with a set of soup or a salad. The restaurant opens thirty minutes before noon. The interior of the restaurant is cozy and small. There are about eight or so tables and chairs, and mostly fit between two to four guests. After taking a seat, we ordered three of the lunch sets with different main dishes: a panini, a penne, and the ravioli. The time for the dish to arrive felt around fifteen minutes, but I think it was because I was growing hungry that time crept on slowly. I ordered the penne with the Italian sausage, and it was very delicious! The penne's pasta texture was perfect and al dente. It was a good chewiness since the sausage and sauce were softer textures. I really enjoyed the mushrooms that were in this dish. They were soft and also chewy, and each mushroom had flavor. The soup has a great fresh taste. It also has a mixture of various textures such as zucchini, beans, and carrots. I think the soup changes daily, since the lunch set doesn't specify what type of soup it will be. What I was most pleased of is that I was very full. Looks is deceiving in this case! I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch time here, and I would like to return here again the close future to try their other pasta dishes.

I hope this restaurant doesn't close : Their bread and herbed oil appetizer is the best I've ever had. I've tried to recreate the dipping oil at home and it never works! Theirs is amazing! The pasta is fresh and full of authentic flavor! I am Italian and highly approve of everything I've tried on the menu!!