Neumanali

Food was good Service was good Ambiance was good It was a nicer upscale intimate setting

In the busy hustle and bustle of downtown Hayward, Neumanli feels like a different world. Located inside a restored Victorian home, it can be jarring going from the sights, sounds. and smells of the Hayward BART station (across the street), to the restaurant. Inside, just one man was operating everything. He was host, waiter, and bartender. It's a small, intimate setting - so there wasn't a massive amount of space to cover. But still, his universal role kept him pinging around the room from one place to the next. We had the wild mushroom bruschetta for appetizer, and I had the ribeye entree. The bruschetta was great, but the steak was a bit overcooked - the only knock against this place. Still, an enjoyable night out. So if you're looking for a nice upscale restaurant in Hayward, just don't let the surrounding fool you.

We found this place with Yelp and wow the atmosphere is so quaint and it's in a historic Victorian style house! The portion sizes are quite large and at the same time very delicious my partner got the filet mignon and i got the trout. So good, would get again. Our waiter was extremely attentive too and he made sure we were attended to. Definitely would come back!

Decided to try Neumanali for a birthday dinner and it did not disappoint! Nice, intimate dining room with pleasant ambiance without being stuffy. The food was great and actually quite the value. Wine, appetizers, steaks, and dessert for three people at less than $250. Service was a one-man show but he never let us down. Was attentive (constantly filling our water glasses), and friendly despite being busy. I would definitely come back and try some of their other creations.

Pros: huge portions and tasty; Popular to go as well; given the prices at fast food, this is a good choice for a long evening meal in downtown Hayward. Cons: one person running front of house doing the greeting, the seating, the order taking, serving, pouring beer and wine, busing tables. We heard cans being popped open and served as on tap beer? We didn't see and sodas go to any tables, so it must be the beer; Service was slow and large wait times between courses.

One of my best dining experiences. Was surprised with a dinner date here. I had never heard of this place before so I was glad he found it for us. This restaurant sits in an older Victorian style home. I wouldn't have known a restaurant was "hidden" in here if I was just walking by. Truly is a hidden gem. The interior is very quaint and intimate. I think I remember about 8 tables or so give or take. One gentleman was running the show in the front (host, server, bartender). He was exceptional! We ordered the : Catena Malbec Mushroom bruschetta Steamed clams Rack of lamb with sub spinach instead of heirloom grains Ribeye Bread pudding The mushroom bruschetta was absolutely divine. Both entrees were seasoned and cooked to perfection. I even enjoyed the horseradish. It tasted so fresh. All the food was amazing. Not one complaint. 10/10 would recommend this place. Perfect for a date night.

A hidden gem! Came on a Thursday evening with reservations and there was already a full house! Keep in mind that it's a restaurant establishment in an old Victorian home so it's already pretty small. The ambiance was very cozy and quaint and had an impressive wine collection at the front entrance. Everything we ordered was amazing and there was not a dish that we didn't enjoy. The clams were cooked in a buttery saucy garlic sauce that paired so well with the clams and absolutely amazing with bread. The mushroom bruschetta, if you are a fan of mushrooms, this dish is a must. The mushrooms were seasoned so good that we practically licked the plate clean. The ribeye, was sooo good. I may sound like a broken record at this point but it was so tasty and the right amount of flavor. The service itself was impeccable. There was one gentleman taking orders and servicing the whole establishment the entire time. He was amazing and made sure we were checked upon, waters were always filled and just made sure we were enjoying our night. Overall, it was an amazing experience with amazing food and I cannot wait to come back.

Very unassuming little restaurant that is tucked away on the first floor of what looks like a historical home. Neumanali shows well and acts almost like a large living/family room of someone's home. With an outdoor dining area and a bar, it's almost as if Neumanali can flip and switch and turn into a restaurant with a late night flair. My wife and I visited this place and we both enjoyed the restaurant. While it appears to be rather understaffed for Friday dinner service (only one person at the front of the house), it was done rather "ok". The solo front of house server/manager was tending to the tables, orders, serving, pretty much everything for the front of the house... so expect a wait. As we were greeted, we were offered any open table, really. Were seated and then provided with water and bread and menus, not immediately. Their starter bread was stale, but the balsamic vinegrette dressing with raw diced garlic deliciously complimented the stale sliced bread. Let's start with starters! My wife and I shared the Chopped salad with Radicchio... Neumanali was kind enough to split our order for us onto two plates. This salad ate more like a slaw, but it was delicious. Crunchy bits merged with soft subtle pieces and complimented with lightly seasoned textures and flavors made this piece a pleasant surprise. We both very much enjoyed this dish. We then moved onto Steam Clams and this dish was delicious. The wine reduction sauce made with small bits of chorizo in cream broth made this dish delicious. The clams were delightful with common hints of white wine but bits of savory chroizo surprise. Add the clams and sauce to the grilled crostini, this dish was delicious. My wife had their Pan seared Day Boat Scallops and I had the Double Cut Pork Chop. By the time we got to our main course, we were actually kind of full and very satisfied. The Scallops were done well. The brown butter and apple cider reduction was mixed in with the sweet potato puree and made the dish a bit too sweet. Not sure how it complimented the dish too well since I felt like the scallops may have benefited more with a savory compliment. However, the subtle sweetness complimented the subtle scallops. The Double Cut Pork Chop was a bit dry and too much on the sweet side. The spiced potatoes were good, but I would have preferred it more if it was on the savory side. The sweetness was a bit more than I had liked. I do think that pork are very difficult to do well (juicy) as they easily are cooked dry. This one was a bit dry. The draft beers available on the date we visited -- July 15, 2022, were both Elysian Space Dust IPAs (Hazy vs. non-Hazy). We'd come back. probably choose different main dishes, but this place is worth another visit.