Bocanova
Welcome to Bocanova, a Latin American gem located in the heart of Oakland, CA. This restaurant offers a perfect blend of casual and upscale dining, making it ideal for business lunches, date nights, or cocktails with friends. With a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options, Bocanova caters to all dietary preferences while ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
From ceviche to roasted brussel sprouts to Peruvian-style chicken, the menu at Bocanova is a celebration of Latin American flavors. The seafood is delightfully fresh, the steaks incredibly tender, and the desserts, like the Warm Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding, are simply divine. Whether you're craving a hearty meal or looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, Bocanova has something for everyone.
With friendly and attentive service, a stylish and inviting ambiance, and a variety of seating options, including heated outdoor seating and private dining, Bocanova ensures a memorable dining experience for all patrons. Add to that their commitment to sustainability with compostable containers and plastic-free packaging, and you have a restaurant that not only delights your taste buds but also cares for the environment.
So, whether you're a fan of Peruvian cuisine, a lover of Latin American flavors, or simply looking for a charming place to enjoy a meal, Bocanova is a must-visit destination. Indulge in the culinary delights, savor the vibrant atmosphere, and revel in the hospitality of this Latinx and women-owned restaurant. Bocanova truly offers a taste of Latin American excellence in the heart of Oakland.
Bocanova Menu
Location
Address: 1111 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 497-1111
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- DeliveryNo
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Casual, Trendy, Intimate, Romantic, Classy, UpscaleYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good for Dinner, DessertYes
- Street ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Happy Hour SpecialsYes
- Full BarYes
- Dogs AllowedYes
- TVYes
- Latinx-ownedYes
- Women-ownedYes
- Heated Outdoor SeatingYes
- Covered Outdoor SeatingYes
- Private DiningYes
- Gender-neutral restroomsYes
- Drive-ThruNo
- Compostable containers availableYes
- Plastic-free packagingYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Lynn W.
Beautifully situated in an award winning building with a marvelously decorated space, we enjoyed a wide variety of ceviche, fried oyster mushrooms, wild scallops, salmon ala plancha, roasted brussel sprouts and Mexican tiramisu. All of the flavors were wonderful. Seafood delightfully fresh. Great attentive service. This place knows hospitality. I highly recommend this restaurant for business lunches, date night out, cocktails with friends- whatever! A terrific find.
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Author: Ed U.
Sitting on the ground floor of a Downtown Oakland corporate building, this Peruvian restaurant is majorly huge. Jamie W. and I were casually strolling on Broadway trying to figure out what to have for dinner when we saw the Bocanova sign. I took a look at the menu and was intrigued enough to convince Jamie to give it a try. It turned out we were their first diners of the evening. Jamie surprised me by first ordering a $9 Modelo Lager Draft Beer from Mexico, while I surprised no one ordering the $15 1944 Mai Tai (photo: https://yelp.to/EIDcwj-fOU). Both provided refreshing starts to our meal, mine with a little more kick thanks to the aged rum. We segued to our side dishes. The $10 Patatas Bravas were perfectly cooked with a drizzle of aji rocoto aioli (photo: https://yelp.to/zJFJaX3Sf9). Quite meltably good. The $8 Poblano Cornbread was a nice bite size treat topped with melted cheddar with whipped butter pretty much unnecessary (photo: https://yelp.to/ePNW1ReBO8). Our entrees came next as Jamie had the $14 Small Vegetarian Mushroom Gumbo with okra, green garlic, and rice (photo: https://yelp.to/SDnar11HNl). Deep, rich flavor. I went with the $25 Peruvian Style Chicken "a la Brasa". While it was a hearty portion, the sour citrus pisco sauce didn't quite work for me, though the arugula and roasted potatoes were welcome sights (photo: https://yelp.to/X0qnn-2Ak9). We decided to treat ourselves to dessert and concluded the the Warm Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding with Mexican chocolate ice cream (photo: https://yelp.to/wpmkkrwQZ2) was more satisfying than the smooth Mexican flan with crispy caramel clusters (photo: https://yelp.to/0WEl286GWQ). FOOD - 4 stars...mostly well executed Peruvian staples with the patatas bravas the winner AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...massive scale was a bit daunting but certainly accommodates a lot of parties SERVICE - 4 stars...courteous, attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...Peruvian on a grand scale RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ
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Author: Nuhamin T.
Celebrated my birthday here, and it was fantastic! So glad this place opened up in Downtown--it's a bit hidden, but I think that adds to its charm. The ambiance is lovely, and the restaurant itself is beautifully designed. When it comes to the food, if you skip the steak options, you're definitely missing out. The steaks were incredibly tender and flavorful, truly some of the best I've had in a while. When it comes to the food, if you skip the steak options, you're definitely missing out. The steaks were incredibly tender and flavorful, truly some of the best I've had in a while. The Peruvian influence was evident, and it added an authentic touch to the dining experience.
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Author: Andrew L.
I'm so happy to have this restaurant in my neighborhood. The vibe is incredible. They have a variety of seating options, whether you want to sit outside, inside near the bar area, or in the back of the restaurant where it's more open and can accommodate larger groups. I've been there twice. The first time I had the burger, and the second time I had the cioppino. Both were excellent, and my friends really enjoyed the dishes they ordered too. I will definitly be back here many more times.