Citron
(510) 653-5484
5484 College Ave
Oakland,
CA
94618
37.8421
-122.2513
Neighborhood: Rockridge
What People Are Saying About Citron
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The Scene
Floral bouquets, soft yellow walls, velvet curtains and black-and-white photos create an understated elegance. Although a restaurant this expensive could feel stuffy, Citron is unpretentious and mellow. Professionals and an older crowd patronize the place for its civilized atmosphere and reasonable acoustics. Service is gracious, but occasionally inattentive.
The Food
Chef Christopher Rossi's French-inspired menu features 11 new dishes every few weeks. The beautifully presented, moderately sized portions feature mild, well-matched flavors but often want for salt and pepper. Appetizers might include a perfectly tender duck confit, tasty lobster chunks in puff pastry or classic potato-leek soup. Typical entrees might include smoky, succulent rabbit with creamy polenta, juicy prime rib with potato gratin or an assortment of cannelloni.
User Reviews
Anonymous
October 25, 2008
Citron is a great restaurant for an intimate dinner, or a gathering of friends. The food is always imaginative, fresh, and delicious. Staff are friendly and this gem is easy to reach by car, on BART or on foot. Located in the charming Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, this restaurant is well worth repeat visits.
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flkovacs
December 17, 2007
very courteous, friendly, and somewhat attentive staff, but the food was pedestrian at best. lobster bisque was pitiful, my salmon overcooked/dry, the 'sauce' very watery, the baby potatoes nicely steamed, but neither integrated nor complemented the rest of the dish. the food selection was strange, and limited. was it the chef's night off? not recommending - highly overrated, but did find street parking within a block!
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wholetoneseries
December 13, 2007
I had a wonderful experience at Citron. A few friends and I dropped in 10 minutes before they closed for Sunday brunch, which isn't the best way to start off a nice meal. But, our server was very welcoming, reassuring, and totally adorable. I had the falafel with a trio of salads... it was divine. I didn't sample the others' plates as I do not partake of meat, but they were all very impressed. The prices seemed very cheap for the quality of food and service we received. I highly recommend it.
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Know Before You Go:
With such a small menu, Citron doesn't necessarily provide well for the meatless set. Call ahead to check on the vegetarian offerings.
Save Money:
Sunday through Friday, you can select the economical prix-fixe menu.
Parking:
After 6pm, Rockridge BART parking lot offers free parking. Another good bet is the residential area across the street.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Online Reservations, Quiet, Outdoor Dining
