Eat. Drink. Repeat. From neighborhood gems and food trucks to Michelin star restaurants, “Feast Your Way Through the East Bay” during the 10 days of Oakland Restaurant Week 2023.
At our core, Mägo is a neighborhood bistro. Mägo is the vision of Chef Mark Liberman, we invite your dine under the stars on our patio or order take out/delivery to dine in the comfort of your home. We make Northern California cuisine that is simple food using innovative, inventive techniques and high quality ingredients from the markets and local farms.
COLOMBIAN SPIRIT/ CALIFORNIA INGREDIENTS
Mägo is Spanish for wizard/magician/a person with special powers.
This is the beginning of my journey with Colombia via art, design, history and all wonders of the country. My mother was born and raised there, I grew up experiencing these amazing flavors, spending time with the people from various regions.
The menu is a reflection of our wonderful terroir and the amazing producers we have in Northern California but is also inspired by the many trips to Colombia I have experienced over the years.
- Mark Liberman
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Chef Mark Liberman may draw his culinary inspiration from some of the greatest kitchens in the world, but rest assured that his food isn't about fireworks. Instead, this kitchen team is focused on the unpretentious charms of great seasonal produce and a well-handled wood grill.
Mägo's carte is heavy on casual small plates, such as ratatouille on toasted zucchini bread or crispy soft-shell crab with peaches and plums. And yet, there are fun surprises, too, like the kimchi-style sungold tomatoes that crown a pile of pasta alla chitarra. The nightly “for the table” meat option, like rabbit saddle or grilled tri-tip, is a surefire winner. Save room for such deliciously rustic desserts as corn pudding with blueberries and lime granita.
