Tomatina is known for our modern and fresh interpretations of traditional Italian recipes that have become as legendary as their creator, Executive Chef Rogelio Jacinto. Chef Jacinto began his career 29 years ago at the famous Tra Vigne in Napa Valley.
While their pasta with scratch sauces and homemade pizzas are the favorites of the customer, Tomatina has become best known for its signature piadine — a fresh, hot flatbread topped with crisp salad, ready to fold and eat. The caprese piadine with fresh-stretched mozzarella, basil pesto and oven-roasted tomatoes has been the best seller for almost 20 years.
At Tomatina, everything is made of unparalleled freshness. Hearty sauces, delicious soups, tasty dressings and delicious desserts are handmade every day in every open-air restaurant. Nothing is ever microwaved or packaged — their chefs prepare every dish to order. That’s what fresh means to Tomatina, and that’s why fresh means anything here.
About The Chef
Tomatina’s Executive Chef, Rogelio Jacinto, has helped to craft a wide-ranging Italian menu that takes a modern approach to traditional Italian recipes. Chef Jacinto has been working with Tomatina since its inception in 1997. He began his career at the prestigious Tra Vigne Restaurant in St. Helena, California, in 1989.
Chef Jacinto was named Executive Chef of Tomatina in 2002 and continues to play an integral part in the production of Tomatina ‘s menu and rotating specials. With a passion for fresh food prepared as he would at home; Rogelio is always eager to give Tomatina’s guests a memorable dining experience.
“My team and I want to share our food and our passion with everyone,” says Jacinto. “When I create each recipe, I incorporate seasonal ingredients that allow me to constantly change and inspire our classic favorites, with the goal to make and serve the freshest, most flavorful food possible.” —Chef Rogelio Jacinto
Tomatina Rewards
It’s quick to join the Tomatina Rewards program. Every hot pizza pipe, every pasta, every piadine that’s irresistible, and everything else earns you points.
You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend. Receive rewards for every 200 points and as you pass memorable milestones. Use your mobile to redeem incentives at any restaurant in Tomatina. Enjoy $10 OFF when you’re paying $35, just to sign up.
Walnut Creek is jam packed with amazing takeout restaurants that you don’t want to miss! Check these ones out:
- Sauced BBQ & Spirits – Walnut Creek
- The Original Hick’ry Pit
- Sunrise Bistro and Catering
- Va de Vi
- Scott’s Seafood
- Massimo Ristorante
- California Pizza Kitchen at Walnut Creek
- Il Fornaio Walnut Creek
- Pizza Oliva
All of these wonderful restaurants are located just a short distance from our location on Boulevard Circle in historic Walnut Creek, California.
