Sociale

Sociale Restaurant provided an exceptional experience for our JCI event. The delectable food choices left our taste buds delighted, and the warm, inviting atmosphere set the perfect backdrop for our gathering. The attentive and accommodating staff truly enhanced our overall experience. I highly recommended!

Went for a nice leisurely lunch with two friends here today and I must say what a pleasant surprise it was… we started with the the pappardelle with braised duck to share it was ok the pasta a bit al dente for my liking but wasn’t bad either my friends liked it.. I ordered the wagyu burger as my main and it did not disappoint was so yummy not the biggest but definitely tasty I had all the fixing cheese n bacon.. .both my friends ordered the scallops and that too was yummy.. for dessert I had their delicious crème pistachio ice crème and my friends ordered the bread pudding and panna cotta which they raved about as well.. all in all good food, good ambience and the service was great and we definitely will be adding this to one of our go to for lunch or dinner in our neighborhood.

I can't believe that I haven't reviewed Sociale before. I ate there last night for the sixth time. The food is always delicious. Last night I had the seared scallops with tomato jam and finely sauced peas. The dish is beautiful to look at and tastes unbelievably delicious. The crab salad was fresh and fabulous. The olive oil cake is a perfect ending to a great meal. Here's a June 2023 update: I ate at Sociale again last Saturday. I ordered a morel mushroom with Madeira sauce that was amazing. The sweet carmelized onions blended beautifully with the nuttiness of the sauce and umami of the mushrooms. My friends had the egg plant parmesan and the other, a vegan bolognese sauce over pasta. The service was as amazing as always.

Return visit to Sociale and it was a wonderful experience as before. This time we sat inside which was just as nice as their beautiful patio equally intimate. The signature fried olives are a novel and great way to settle in. The seared scallops were prepared perfectly with an interesting pea puree which complemented rather than overwhelmed and the Hiramasa crudo was so fresh and flavorful. Then we shared the wild mushroom risotto and cavatelli Bolognese which was out of this world. Each of these courses was paired by World Class Som, Jim Kennedy. His knowledge of wine is so impressive as he guided us through the menu and wine list. We have never experienced a meal that was so expertly paired! And we were so lucky we saved room for the absolute best veal chop ever. We also shared this huge chop which again exceeds expectations. And be sure to leave room for the olive oil cake and blood orange panna cotta. David and his crew run a first class operation which is definitely our favorite Italian in the Bay Area!