Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Oakland

adequate number of choices for starter and main courses. Service was good. The environment is lovely -- Julia Morgan architecture building, high ceilings, noise was well controlled even though the dining room was full.

My first omakase!! They were so welcoming and accommodating with dietary needs! My boyfriend and I went to celebrate Valentine’s Day and a year of us. Perfect place to spend a night for a special occasion. The chefs were perfectionists! The fish was so fresh and service was amazing! The experience was 10/10.

Great food. The duck was delicious as was the fire cracker chicken.

Always great. Try any starter. Ask for guidance on their nice wines.

A gem that more of us should know about. The food was creative, flavorful and beautifully presented, our service was attentive and bespoke and warm thanks to Ella, who was delightful and made our evening so nice. It was pretty quiet, but of course it was Monday night, a holiday, and inauguration day, so people may have been hunkered down at home. I would encourage everyone to give it a try, the steak was delicious, the lamb ribs were crispy and great, and we had a really nice hummus and appetizer. Give Zino a try!