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RESTAURANT REVIEW 2215 Church Lane, San Pablo | (510) 237-9047 | lastradasanpablo.com La Strada Interior LA STRADA RISTORANTE ITALIANO Authentic Italian Cuisine Close to Home! When you’re in the mood for a fine dining experience without traveling far from home, La Strada Italian Restaurant in San Pablo is a superb choice for West County residents. Conveniently located at the corner of Church Lane and San Pablo Avenue, near San Pablo City Hall, La Strada offers an extensive variety of Italian dishes presented in the traditional multi-course Italian style, served in a casual, yet elegant, atmosphere. Owner, Martino Gonzalez, and his staff are consummate hosts, and will welcome you warmly and provide excellent service that will make you want to return again and again. My guest and I visited La Strada on a Friday evening around 7:00 PM. Although both of us had eaten there before, neither of us could remember the last time we’d visited nor what we’d previously ordered. After snagging a 34 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM FEBRUARY 2017 By Vickie Lewis coveted parking place in the front parking lot, we entered the restaurant which was humming with the voices of the many diners within, and servers bustling around to tend their needs. We were greeted by a very gracious hostess who invited us to have a seat near the entry until a table became available. As we waited, we noticed several esthetic changes had been made to the restaurant interior since the last time either of us had visited; such as the gazebo-like entry-way adorned with foliage leading into the dining area. We also noticed the pleasant, comfortable ambience of the dining room where guests were obviously enjoying themselves. Although every table was full and there were several rather large parties, the atmosphere was not at all chaotic. Within less than ten minutes, we were greeted warmly by owner, Martino, who welcomed us, showed us


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