Doppio Zero in Concord, CA, is a superb Italian restaurant, pizzeria, and bar that fills your taste buds with the authentic flavours of southern Italy.
Located in the Veranda Shopping Mall in Concord, in the San Francisco Bay area, this restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience that rivals anyone in California.
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Doppio Zero refers to Italian 00 flour
Doppio Zero’s name refers to Italian 00 flour, the finest and lightest grade of flour available. Widely recognized as the gold standard for pizza making, its soft texture and crispy crust create an unforgettable light and airy pizza.
Even though this was my first visit to Doppio Zero, Founder Angelo Sannino and his staff made us all feel welcome upon our arrival.
Stylish vibe greets you upon arrival
The restaurant’s interior features warm maple wood tables, chairs, and bench seats covered in bright turquoise fabric. A mirrored bar stretches along one side of the dining area. At the rear of the restaurant, the kitchen has a huge wood-burning pizza oven. Above are several round-lighted chandeliers offering a stylish vibe to our dining experience.
When you open their menu, you’ll find a focus on Southern Italian cuisine, emphasizing homemade pasta, seafood, and Neapolitan pizza.
Pasta made fresh every morning
Doppio Zero makes all its pasta fresh every morning at its Concord location. It ensures natural seasonal flavours by using only organic eggs and the best Italian flour for its pasta dishes from the southern Italian region.
Here, you can enjoy comfort foods such as ravioli and lasagna. Plus, Marechiaro, homemade squid ink tagliolini with jumbo shrimp, clams, and roasted garlic in a light, spicy tomato sauce.
The Fettuccine Short Ribs caught my eye. They are made from homemade egg fettuccine with slow-braised (24 hours) short ribs in a Chianti red wine sauce and shaved parmesan cheese.
Neapolitan Pizza
I finally decided on the homemade spinach Ravioli, filled with Portobello mushrooms, ricotta, and fondue truffle sauce. It was delicious and reminded me of my last visit to Naples.
Those with a hearty appetite can choose Branzino, seared Mediterranean Sea Bass. Or Bistecca, a 12 oz. grilled black Angus rib eye steak with roasted potatoes and an Italian green sauce.
The menu has over a dozen fabulous Neapolitan pizzas made from scratch in red and white for lighter meals.
Visit Doppio Zero in Concord, CA, for an authentic Southern Italian dining experience, whether lunch, dinner, or drinks.
