An Alameda favorite since 1996, this family-owned restaurant was recently voted Best Mediterranean Restaurant in the Bay Area (5th of 81 entries) by sfgate.com.
Asena's Cal-Med cuisine focuses on the fresh and the local, with soups, salads and most pastas handmade daily. The menu varies seasonally; entrees include paella, grilled lamb with cabernet-mint glaze, crispy gnocchi with fresh fava beans, Danish bacon and mascarpone.
Asena offers a full bar with an extensive wine list that also varies seasonally. Indoor and outdoor seating are available.