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Citron

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5484 College Ave. Oakland CA 94618
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(510) 653-5484
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Citron is a restaurant that serves authentic French and Mediterranean dishes in a distinctive upscale atmosphere. Its brunch menu includes assorted pastries, sausage, pancakes and grilled corn soup. The restaurant also serves several wines, such as chardonnay, pinot noir, zinfandel and sauvignon blanc. Its desserts feature ice cream and pudding. Citron additionally provides catering options for...

At many restaurants you'll find that the appetizers outshine the main course. That's not the case at Citron, where you'll want to go light on the starters so you can save lots of room for the blue-ribbon entrees. A recent autumn menu included perfectly braised venison osso buco on sauteed greens with sweet potato croquettes topped with gremolata, and a crusty vegetable cassoulet with enough...

Citron is one of the East Bay’s most popular restaurants. Located in a small storefront on College, Chef Christopher Rossi executes a well-balanced and dazzling menu. California-American cuisine that is approachable and exciting. Enjoy first-class service, a warmly lit dining room and an extensive wine list. Sunday – Friday Citron offers a 3, 4 & 5 course Chef Tasting menu for $32, $40 & $46....

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72%

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Editorial reviews from the web (1)

An intimate, stylish setting shows off the seasonal Cal-French menu at this Rockridge favorite.

Average Rating
80

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...

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Average Rating
80

Really loved this place. Then, we saw Rita Moreno here one night (waiting patiently for a table with her family just like everyone else) and then we really really loved this place.

Sadly, it no longer exists.

Frommer's Review of Citron Frommers

This petite, adorable French bistro was an instant smash when it opened in 1992, and it continues to earn raves for its small yet enticingly eclectic menu. Chef and owner Chris Rossi draws the flavors of...

Gourmet Comfort Eating

Average Rating
100

The staff who greeted us were extemely courteous and made two tired people feel welcome. The spinach goat cheese in phillo dough was superb together with the wild mushroom and leeks, cooked so there were so sweet it was almost like eating candy. Loved it.

Absolutely loved the lobster bisque, the tender gnocchi, and for dessert again, guess I was hooked, a lovely goat cheese with thin...

BIG dissapointment

Average Rating
40

Small, uninspired portions, and overly priced for what you get. Big dissappointment in light of the rave reviews. The king is naked.

Yelp

I had a reservation for lunch on April 8th, was totally surprised to arrive and discover that it has closed. I did not receive any notification. That would have been my first time trying out Citron.…

Business description (5)

Citron Restaurant can be found at College Ave 5484. The following is offered: Restaurants: Mediterranean. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Oakland there are 3 other Restaurants: Mediterranean. An overview can be found here.

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Citron is one of the East Bay's most popular restaurants. Located in a small storefront on College, Chef Christopher Rossi executes a well-balanced and dazzling menu. California-American cuisine that is approachable and exciting. Enjoy first-class service, a warmly lit dining room and an extensive wine list.
Sunday - Friday Citron offers a 3, 4 & 5 course Chef Tasting menu for $32, $40 & $46....

Citron is a French, Breakfast, and Lunch restaurant where most Menuism users came for a family meal, paid more than $50, and tipped between 15% to 18%.

A pretty little restaurant located in the upscale Rockridge section of Oakland, Citron will impress you with its hand-painted bar, elegant black and white photos, and graceful bamboo chairs. The small menu changes regularly but may include delicious osso buco or p`lla Citron, chock-full of fresh seafood and redolent with saffron. Try the brandade (salt-cod fritters) to start. Serving guests a...

Tips about this business (4)

After 6pm, Rockridge BART parking lot offers free\nparking. Another good bet is the residential area across the street.

Save Money

Sunday through Friday, you can select the economical prix-fixe menu.

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.

Parking

After 6pm, Rockridge BART parking lot offers free
parking. Another good bet is the residential area across the street.

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