A16 Rockridge’s Fabulous Aperitivo Happy Hour

If you’re looking for an amazing Aperitivo at one of Oakland’s yummiest Italian Restaurant’s I highly recommend A16 Rockridge. They are the sister restaurant to A16 San Francisco ( one of my favorite’s on my Top 10 SF Restaurant list). See more about their amazing Aperitivo Happy Hour below. Happy dining!!

What: A16 Rockridge offers a “Primavera Aperitivo” hour with a selection of bites and cocktails.

When: Daily from 5-6:30pm. 

What’s included: Executive Chef Rocky Maselli has curated snack-size portions ($4-6) of his signature Southern Italian dishes including A16’s Meatballs and in the spirit of traditional Italian aperitivo A16 Rockridge offers complimentary nibbles, or stuzzichino, that vary each evening with snacks such as salumi, cheese, and nuts (shown below). 

Where: A16 Rockridge. 5356 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Complimentary snacks, or stuzzichino, as part of the Aperitivo

What are the Happy Hour Beverages? Beverage offerings include special housemade batch cocktails ($6), Italian beer ($3), and wines by the glass ($6-8) from Shelley Lindgren’s Southern Italian wine list. In the spirit of traditional Italian pre-dinner cocktails, a Negroni with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, and a Spritz with Prosecco, Cappelletti, and soda will also be offered.  

One of the delicious seasonal salads we enjoyed

The out of this world Meatballs, a MUST TRY!

The fabulous Kohlrabi Salad

A16’s delicious Burrata. It’s one of my favorites at their San Francisco location, just as yummy here!

A yummy Chocolate Mousse dessert with fresh Strawberries, Chocolate Flakes and yogurt