Alysa Liu Visits Italian Restaurant in Bay Area, Reveals Cake Secret

The Olympic figure skating champion enjoyed pasta and a special dessert at Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Alysa Liu, the 2026 Olympics star who recently won two U.S. figure skating gold medals, visited Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails in Alameda, California on Tuesday evening. The restaurant owners were impressed by Liu's warmth and friendliness as she greeted fans, enjoyed a meal, and was surprised with a special 'Congratulations' chocolate cake, which she revealed was not actually her pre-Olympics tradition.

Why it matters

Liu's visit to the local Italian restaurant highlights her approachability and connection to her Bay Area roots, even as she achieves great success on the global stage of the Olympics. The story also showcases how local businesses can create memorable experiences for celebrity guests.

The details

Liu returned to the Bay Area on Monday after her Olympic victories. On Tuesday, she joined a group of four friends for dinner at Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails, where the staff prepared a special flourless chocolate cake with 'Congratulations' written on it. This was in response to an online rumor that Liu started her Olympics day with a chocolate lava cake, which she said was not true.

  • Liu returned to the Bay Area on Monday, February 25, 2026.
  • Liu visited Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails on Tuesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Alysa Liu

A 2026 Olympic figure skating champion who recently won two gold medals for the United States.

Christine Naish Naccarelli

The co-owner of Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails in Alameda, California.

Giuseppe Naccarelli

The chef and co-owner of Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails, who is originally from the Abruzzo region of Italy.

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What they’re saying

“We were just so impressed by what an absolute gem she was - incredibly sweet and gracious and warm and friendly.”

— Christine Naish Naccarelli, Co-owner, Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails (fresnobee.com)

“When we brought it out and told her, she laughed and said, 'I read about that, too. But it's not true!'”

— Christine Naish Naccarelli, Co-owner, Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails (fresnobee.com)

The takeaway

Alysa Liu's visit to the local Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails restaurant showcases her approachability and connection to her Bay Area roots, even as she achieves great success on the global stage of the Olympics. The story also highlights how small businesses can create memorable experiences for celebrity guests.