I've often dined at Cafe Delle Stelle and told myself that the good food, reasonably priced wine, and relaxed (leisurely, you could say) service must be the way it is in Italy. Finally travelling to Italy this year confirmed my suspisions. This place is great food without the pretension of most Walnut Creek restaurants, but it still has atmosphere and definitely charm. And the chocolate loaf whith whiskey sauce is not to be passed up, no matter how full you are.
Pros: charming, inexpensive, relaxed
Cons: a little slow,, if that, bothers you
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