Posted by Tom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 17, 2007 at 8:21 am

I have always liked going to Stacey's, but it seems to be getting on the expensive side (or maybe I don't eat out enough). $20 (incl. tax and tip) for macaroni & cheese seems way to much to me. We also sat on the plastic chairs, which were OK, but could be upgraded. Service was OK (no offer to bring more bread).

Service-3, Food-4, Ambiance-4

Posted by Erin, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Nov 29, 2007 at 12:21 pm

The waitstaff at Stacey's is very nice. I think the food could use some improving. Scott's favorite pasta is disappointing. Basically tastes like garlic and pasta. We had a little chocolate cake for dessert, which was okay, nothing great. The chef should go to Pasta Pomodoro in San Ramon, (the Whole Foods shopping center), and try the little chocolate cake with ice cream for dessert. That thing is excellent. The chocolate flavor is fantastic, it's warm, with a runny center, and with real whipped cream and a little vanilla ice cream...it's so good. Also, their butternut squash ravioli with browned butter and sage is sublime. See, there's nothing at Stacey's that makes me feel that way. That makes me feel like 'we have to go back and have that...' whatever.

Also, I'm served tepid cappucinno at Stacey's. I have to ask for heat. I had to explain how to make it hotter, by steaming the milk longer. The waitress looked at me helplessy when I asked for a hot capuccino.

Stacey's is in a good location and has a nice staff. They just need to come up with some better dishes. I'm willing to pay.