Due Rose - Pinole

The service is both professional and friendly. Interestingly, the chef and owner, Pedro, along with his wife, are not Italian; they hail from San Salvador. Pedro learned the art of Italian cooking from an Italian chef and eventually took over the kitchen when that chef left. He previously owned Il Fornia in Walnut Creek, which he ran for eight years before seeking a more affordable location, leading him to Pinole. The restaurant is situated in a strip mall that also features a Big 5 Sporting Goods store, a supermarket, and various fast food franchises. To get there, take the Appian Way exit from I-80. Give it a try—you'll love it! Jim.