Top 10 San Ramon Valley Eateries Of The Year

SAN RAMON, CA — Top-notch meals and community service are among the reasons why local Patch readers love these 10 food spots nominated as Local Businesses of the Year.

Here are the businesses in or near San Ramon that rose to the top, according to Patch readers:

Gianni's Italian Bistro

Hours: 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Location: 2065 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon

Phone: 925-820-6969

From the nominator: "Besides great food and wonderful staff Gianni's does Tips for Change where all tips go to a local non-profit. The organization comes in and handles wait service so you get to meet them and learn more about their efforts."

Mexxi's Restaurant and Catering

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Sundays

Location: 9110-I Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon

Phone: 925-803-1111

From the nominator: "Mexxi’s is one of the most consistent, kind, personable, accommodating businesses ... I’ve been going there for nearly 25 years ... they ask me every time how my kids are, which they continue to recognize no matter how long between visits. ... They bring the community in like family."

Bridges Restaurant

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Location: 44 Church St., Danville

Phone: 925-850-7200

From the nominator: "Quickly adapted this year to outdoor dining with excellent service and menu as always."

China Paradise

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; 4 to 8 p.m.

Location: 3446 Camino Tassajara, Danville

Phone: 925-736-1221

From the nominator: "Family-run Chinese restaurant, good food, good service, great prices."

Old Towne Danville Bakery & Cafe

Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Location: 105 Towne & Country Dr., Danville

Phone: 925-837-7844

From the nominator: "Karen helps the community all of the time. She is a kind and generous business owner. In the past, she donated pastries for our special needs students at Charlotte Wood Middle School to sell to teachers. This taught the kids valuable skills in serving, taking money and talking to 'customers.'"

Jersey Mike's

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: 301 Hartz Ave., Ste. 100, Danville

Phone: 925-406-4978

From the nominator:

Lunardis

Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: 345 Iron Horse Plaza, Danville

Phone: 925-855-8920

From the nominator: "Great service unique product selection and unmatched butcher counter."

Mangia Mi

Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.

Location: 406 Hartz Ave., Danville

Phone: 925-831-3276

From the nominator: "Food is wonderful, atmosphere is friendly. We’d go everyday if we could!"

The Peasant & The Pear

Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Monday

Location: 111 W. Prospect Ave., Danville

Phone: 925-820-6611

From the nominator: "The owner Rodney Worth has gone way and beyond especially during doing these turbulent times to accommodate all of his customers in every way he could. He also encourages you to visit other restaurants by giving you their names and some of the delicious meals on their menus even showing pictures. He is truly a community man with many talents and a heart made of gold."

Sweet Street

Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Location: 301 Hartz Ave., Ste. 109, Danville

Phone: 925-837-9338

From the nominator: "Great customer service. They go above and beyond for every customer. They have a wonderful inventory. Through the challenges of this year ... they have figured how to continue to serve the community."