"Truly truly special place. The other reviews should have already convinced you to come here, I love everything about this place and every single element of the sandwich. The owner gave me meatball, tuna, and bacon samples and they were all great but the bacon is a little more lean than I'd prefer (which is probably better for you anyways). Definitey on the more pricey side ($17 for steak panini) but I'd come back here again and again."

"​⭐ Stellar Service at Modigliani Cafe ​While the food at Modigliani Cafe is undoubtedly 5-star quality, the customer service truly elevates the entire experience to another level. ​The staff is nothing short of amazing—warm, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about what they do. They create such an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that you feel welcomed the moment you step through the door. ​Their dedication to service makes this place a destination. It’s the kind of place where you want to come back just to enjoy the friendly faces. The quality of the service alone makes Modigliani a must-visit!"

"You know the food is going to be good when the man himself says the food “kicks ass” I found myself hungry one Sunday, without a clue of where to go or what to eat. I saw a Reddit post that says “where should I eat dinner? First comment is where I will go” and thought that was a great idea so I went to Bay Area on Reddit and got to posting. The first reply as stated, “ Modigliani on Grand in Oakland—it’s an old east coast guy who runs the place as a labor of love and makes his own sausage and cured meat. Their sandwiches are dense, amazing works of art. The Cuban is probably my favorite but the Tuna Melt is great too. Don’t expect to need dinner after…or breakfast, even.” Not a single lie was told. I arrived Sunday to a “sold out” sign and to my disappointment my eyes did not fool me. I come back Tuesday as it is my next day off and the owner asks if I have ever been there and I explained my case. He assured me I would be taken care of. My sausage sandwich - spectacular. House made sausage on the perfect bun. A few moments later while I’m devouring this beast of a sandwich, he comes back to me with samples of each meat on the menu and explains the process of curing the meat and I have never had anything like it. As the Reddit comment stated, I absolutely will not be needing dinner tonight. The hospitality and generosity of the stage is unmatched and the best I have ever experienced. God is great, beer is good and Modigliani has the best sandwich and service in town"

"Came in wanting the steak panini which they were out of steak and ended up getting the meatball sandwich. The sandwich is delicious and the tomato sauce has a slight sweetness to it that makes me want more. The stuff here is known to be fresh! Also, I appreciated receiving a bag of chips with this order. This was a good $15 well spent."

"This absolute gem of a cafe reaffirmed my faith in the point of eating out, having new shared experiences, connecting with people and their labors of love. As other reviews have amply stated, they make EVERYTHING in-house here, down to the mustard. What stays with me is the pride they take in this making; the way everything has a little story and there’s just joy in being able to share it. I haven’t encountered hospitality like this in a long time-- no-frills, treating everyone like family. Complimentary coffee, free chips for first-timers, generous samples, checking in that you have everything you need, deriving joy just from seeing us enjoy the food. Regulars dropped by just to chat and I could totally see why. Someone who used to work in the kitchen came in and the owner knew it was his birthday. Dogs got a little meatball treat. “Service” doesn’t even cut it. It really felt like a space to just love food and be in community. The food was fantastic in every way, thoughtful and hearty and balanced in wonderful flavor. Everything had me thinking, ad nauseam: “this is the best ___ I’ve ever had.” The best cuban sandwich (crispy perfect panini, delightful pulled pork and tender turkey/ham); the best greek salad (so light and tart and juicy and fresh!); the best meatball (such savory, homey textures!); the best pesto. I am always on the lookout for good pickled things and would literally buy their house-cured peppers in bulk if I could. But also, I think I’d prefer coming back as often as possible :) “Our goal is that you leave happier than when you came in!”"