Olympic Champion Alysa Liu Visits Alameda Restaurant

Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails staff impressed by Liu's warmth and graciousness

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Alysa Liu, the 2026 Olympic figure skating gold medalist, visited Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails in Alameda, California on Tuesday evening. The restaurant staff were impressed by Liu's kindness and friendliness as she greeted fans, took photos, and enjoyed a meal of pasta Bolognese and a special dessert.

Why it matters

Liu's visit to the local Italian restaurant highlights her connection to the Bay Area community and her approachable, down-to-earth personality, which contrasts with the intense competitive nature of Olympic figure skating. The story also showcases how local businesses can benefit from the star power of visiting athletes.

The details

Liu, who recently returned from the Olympics in Italy, was added as a surprise fifth guest to a reservation at Trabocco. The restaurant's co-owner, Christine Naccarelli, said Liu was 'incredibly sweet and gracious and warm and friendly' as she greeted fans and posed for photos. The restaurant prepared a special flourless chocolate cake with 'Congratulations' written in chocolate, as they had heard a rumor that Liu started her Olympics day with a chocolate lava cake (which she said was not true). Liu also complimented the restaurant's tiramisu as the best she had ever had.

  • Liu returned to the Bay Area on Monday, February 24, 2026 via San Francisco International Airport.
  • Liu visited Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails in Alameda on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Alysa Liu

A 2026 Olympic figure skating gold medalist from the Bay Area.

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 in Alameda, California.

Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails

An Italian restaurant in Alameda, California that recently celebrated its 12th anniversary.

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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 (Mercury News)

“She greeted everyone with her incredibly warm smile and was happy to take photos – just lovely and an absolute sweetheart.”

— Christine Naish Naccarelli, Co-owner, Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails (Mercury News)

“She said our tiramisu was the best she'd ever had.”

— Christine Naish Naccarelli, Co-owner, Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails (Mercury News)

The takeaway

Alysa Liu's visit to the local Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails restaurant showcases her approachable and down-to-earth personality, which has endeared her to fans in the Bay Area and beyond. The story highlights how Olympic athletes can positively impact small businesses in their hometowns through their star power and genuine interactions with the community.