The Most Delectable Italian in Sacramento

Skipolini's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (648) • $$

"For my Mom and Dad Friends on yelp. Do yourself a favor and ask to be seated on the patio and let your monsters (I mean kids) go play on the play structure while you enjoy a nice night and some sparkling rose. The cajun pasta is a go to for me and I usually have enough to eat the next day. My Son is always a fan of the build your own pizza and brags about how cool it is he made to anyone around who will listen. They have a great selection of happy hour food/drinks and the service is pretty good. Shout out to the bar tender there and her peaches. No really (no HR case here), she brings her own peaches and makes the BEST sangria you could think of. Solid family oriented restaurant in the heart of Rocklin who can let us sip in peace while the kids get all the energy out. PS: in house brewery and gelato- YES PLEASE!"

Saluti’s

★★★★☆ 4.3 (133) • $$

"My family was on way to Kirkwood to go ski. We decided to spend the night in Jackson which is 1 hr from Kirkwood. Its a small town where we found this family-operated italian place. Its on opposite direction of the downtown. A small place with limited seating, we had to wait 10-15 min to get a table. It was worth the wait. They had 2-4 vegetarian pasta options and a couple of flatbreads/pizza options but they were not available for dinner. We ordered a ravioli and a pasta dish that both came with side of house salad and garlic bread. Both preparations were very good. Their soups are made in chicken broth, so not recommended for vegetarians. Their wine was good as well. All in all only few options available for vegetarians but they all taste very good."

Giovanni's Old World New York Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.6 (880) • $$

"Nothing goes with a work meeting like pizza! Had Giovanni's delivered for the team. Testament to good ingredients. The pepperoni was on point and the veggie was outstanding. As NY Ex Pat, I'm picky with my pizza and Gionanni's does it right. Thin, foldable crust with just the right bite.Hadn't had it in ages but it was just as good as I remember."

La Porta Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (186)

"La Porta is my new fav spot to dine in Sacramento, ever since my first time here for dinner, when I enjoyed the best beets and burrata salad I have EVER tasted, and one of the best creamy penne Alfredo with chicken my taste buds have enjoyed. This 2nd time around, I aimed to try their Detroit pizzas, so I ordered the Belluno. The portion is so huge that I enjoyed it for three more meals at home!!! The pesto, HUGE roasted garlic, and all of the toppings (except the Calabrian chilis I needed to remove for dietary restriction reason), plus the delicious, crispy, cheesy crust edge, make the most perfect flavor combo, so much that I now consider this pizza one for the books for this foodie! In addition, their house salad is extremely delicious with their balsamic vinaigrette that I especially enjoyed because it was not overpowering with being sour like I have often experienced in other restaurants. Service is excellent and their booths are very comfortable. I can't wait to go back and try another item on their menu!"

Matteo's Pizza & Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.5 (349) • $$

"We saw someone post this pizza and had to try it. The service was great and so were the people! Unfortunately the food looked better than it tasted. The best thing was the Chinese noodle salad."

Il Forno Classico

★★★★☆ 4 (651) • $$

"We were taken out by my wife's brother for her Birthday. I have never been here before . They had reservations and were already there when we arrived. It's in a strip mall along Sunrise Blvd. Lots of parking. The place is a good size. I thought it was connected to Il Fornaio's but they are totally different. I think owned by one family. It was funny. When I was walking up to the front. The sign kind of reminded me of a card house or casino. The wife got fettuccini with mushrooms and she really liked it. I got the lamb chops and they were good too. I wish there was more meat. Still , nice flavor. I don't like polenta but theirs wasn't to bad . They had lasagna and it was good too. Her brother had to return his since the side was burnt. They gave him another one and it was all good. We had a nice time and would try this place again."

Dominick's Italian Restaurant & Deli

★★★★☆ 3.9 (661) • $$

"Hey east coasters!!! Longing for an authentic Italian deli sandwich? Well, look no further... Dominick's in Granite Bay, CA has a muffuletta sandwich that is better than all of the New York and Philly area delis that is unbeatable in quality and price. In the last ten years when a craving for authentic deli sandwiches strikes, this has been my go to.The service is amazing and the sandwiches are sliced/made fresh on the spot. The deli meats are the best you can get west of the Mississippi. They also have a full Italian menu for family feasts so you can bring the kiddos too.There is outside seating in the deli area or inside seating at the attached restaurant/bar next door.I highly recommend Dominick's especially for the east coasters looking for that authentic deli taste that the sandwich chains will never be."

Luigi's Pizza Parlor

★★★★☆ 3.8 (768) • $$

"I recently moved to the neighborhood and have fallen in love with Luigis. I have had AMAZING service almost everytime i came in except this one time when a girl named Emily behind the bar. The manager was at the bar too and i guess was okay with her being inattentive.. i felt like i was bothering her and a fly on the wall I was disappointed and hesitant to come back but the food is so good! I came back and was helped by Mary Jane and I'm so glad I came back because she restored my love for this place with her professionalism, attentiveness and friendly nature. She was absolutely awesome and represents a landmark like this place perfectly. Thank you!!!"

Fabian's Italian Bistro & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (594) • $$

"My friend and I went here for dessert after Mexican food at El Balcon. We sat at the bar, the bartender was very nice and helped us decide on which dessert to try. We split the Cream Brûlée and the flourless Chocolate Cake. They were both magnificent. The Brûlée was creamy with a fresh raspberry compote on top of the sugar shell. My friend had never had Cream Brûlée, needless to say, I got 2.5 bites of it. The flourless chocolate cake was just as divine as the Brûlée. It was dense, rich, and just the right amount of sweetness. It was served with a healthy scoop of fresh whipped cream. Both of these desserts were decadent and masterfully delicious. I will be back to try dinner! Sorry I forgot to take pictures of the desserts. I did however, take a pic of their 1942 tequila This restaurant would be a perfect date night place, the ambiance was bougie and elegant. Quiet and tucked in the perfect spot in the middle of the center it is located."

Via Roma Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.4 (120)

"We love via roma, we have never had a bad meal there. Not everyone's taste is the same and that is why we have places like papa johns. I think Henry puts the time and care into each of the meals prepared and it is always a treat to go there. Every time we've been, we always feel like we're being treated like family. Keep up the great work Via Roma."

Gold Pan Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.3 (123) • $

"Best pizza in town this is the I.G.Gold Mine come and try it guaranteed to be a winner come support local business. Ivan rocks this place so delicious and they have Kabru beer and Double Goat from Amador brewing Co. Gotta try them or your missing out!!"

Giannini's Italian Dinners

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (116) • $$

"Thank you for making my parents 55th wedding anniversary so special, on Friday! They have come here for at least 35 years. Their hometown was in San Pablo, near owners parents old restaurant and 20 years ago had a special dinner with them here at Gianninis in Pine Grove. How I wish I had a picture of all of them having dinner. Such a special family and the food is just as amazing to this day, as ever!"

Mamma Susanna's Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.9 (582) • $$

"The food was pretty good. Not sure If I ordered the wrong dish? My friend's dish was good. I'm not used to a lot of carbs. So, maybe that was it? Have to try and get a different dish next time! Yet, I will say that their desserts are really good!!! I had the Lemon-cello. It's imported from Italy. It's a bit on the sweet side, but so delicious!!! I was really surprised that their Tiramisu was so dang good!!! I don't like to taste of alcohol at all. I couldn't even taste it in this tiramisu. Most restaurants are heavy-handed on the alcohol. this was really light, delicate, and just the perfect amount of sweetness! I would go there just for the desserts! Which is funny since I'm not much of a sweets person. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful! Willing to give recommendations and take the time to explain it to you. They're happy to make any changes that you wish. Definitely a Mom and Pop style restaurant."

Pine Grove Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (152) • $$

"We've tried this place when my parents first moved out to PG around 10yrs ago, & it was SO good. Then, something changed & it wasn't as good - so, we stopped ordering from them. We took another shot at them last month & it was freakin delicious! I love their chicken bbq pizza - it's probably the best one I've had (& I typically order this type of pizza at other places)! I highly recommend this place for yummy pizza. The service was friendly & tentative. There's not much to say about the inside ambiance, it's your standard pizza joint. We typically get our orders to go."

The Place

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"My go to place for pasta in the Roseville area. The staff here always makes me feel welcome. As soon as I walk in, they give me a hug and pour me a glass of red. Randy makes the most amazing drinks! Anything you order tastes like it's makes with love and so fresh! Please do yourself a favor and come in and let them know Jess sent you!"

Adamo's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (829) • $$

"I used to drive by this place almost everyday when I lived downtown and never went until I saw this place pop up on an instagram post and it looked so good! So, I had to try it. The wait was about 45 mins because it was packed and it's not a very big place. We were seated at the bar and were given drinks right away. We ordered the bruschetta and Caesar salad first. Then, for the entrée Bolognese. We got the appetizers very quick but, the entree took awhile. But, it was all very good! So the only reason I'll give this place 4 stars is because of the wait for food. I'll definitely be back! Book a table in advance! I only took a picture of the bruschetta. Sorry!"

Paesanos

★★★★☆ 3.6 (926) • $$

"Definitely the best food we have had in EG so far- great service, entrees, dessert and family friendly.We had the Bolognese Papardelle, Farmer's Market salad, wine, kiddo pizza, and Tiramisu. Deducting 1 star because I have NEVER eaten at a decent Italian restaurant (in a US or Italian city) that does not offer espresso/cappuccino to close out the meal. It felt wrong eating tiramisu without coffee. I don't understand this choice."

Buonarroti Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4 (350) • $$

"I have been to this restaurant a number of times both as a twosome and part of a banquet. I would recommend it it is obviously Italian food. Since the pandemic Daniel, the owner has not been able to hire enough cooks to open for lunch. Service and the ambience is very good."

Il Fornaio

★★★★☆ 3.8 (922) • $$

"Had reservations to dine here for my birthday (Friday at 5pm). I had arrived maybe 2-3 minutes before my reservation but had to wait a little under 10 minutes for table. I assumed since I had a reservation, there wouldn't be much of a wait and I'd also like to add that the restaurant had plenty of seating inside and outside so I was a little confused as to why we had to wait. I don't have too much to say about the service since it was just average at best.We ordered:Margarita Italiano: good but very strong, 4/5Calamaretti fritti: a little on the salty side but still good, 4/5Tagliatelle bolognese: best thing we ordered, 5/5Linguine mare chiaro: the pasta and sauce was good but some of the seafood didn't taste the freshest, 3/5Gelato (chocolate hazelnut): this was complimentary as it was my birthday and it was good, just like eating nutella ice cream, 4/5Tiramisu: average, 3/5I would like to visit again since I really liked their bolognese but I won't have high hopes regarding their service."

O'Connor's Wood Fire Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (347) • $$

"Ordered delivery, food was good but a little costly for the amount received.The beef brisket was good, but there were only three thin slices.The tri-tip sandwich was okay, but the au jus was tasteless.Pulled pork sliders are great. Lots of flavor, meat was nice and tender.Garlic fries had way too much garlic. If you're obsessed with garlic, these are for you. If you don't want more garlic than fries, you should order something else."

Willow Sacramento

★★★★☆ 3.8 (224) • $$$

"We celebrated our anniversary at Willow and it was a special time for sure. We arrived and entered through the hotel lobby and checked in for our reservation. We were seated quickly and offered Prosecco. It was very good and a great way to kick off our dinner. The restaurant is decorated like a lounge and very chic. We ordered the beet salad which was so light and fresh, our entrees, and wine. The service was very quick and the staff were educated in pairing wine with the food and very nice about everything! We felt very welcomed and celebrated on our special day."

Strings Italian Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (106)

"Tuesday nights are going to be amazing! Now that we have a "date night" spot - that has some really good food for a really good deal! Two dinners for $40...The salad that started off the meal was perfect & the bread was warm and super soft. May I say that the balsamic salmon was fresh & done perfectly. My husband had a beautiful fettuccine Alfredo-"

Giorgio's Italian Street Food

★★★★☆ 4.4 (11)

"This place was delicious! I was not sure about an Italian food truck but I was happily corrected from my judgement. The Alfredo sauce was bomb! We got the Mama Sandwich and Fried Raviolis. Great portion sizes for the price and super yummy. It wasn't too greasy at all for fried food and had great flavor. The sandwich which came with fries and they were really tasty. They also had a variety of sauces which is hard to find sometimes: red, garlic Alfredo, and pesto. Something for everyone. They also have a special fries menu which we are stoked to try in the future."

The Grotto

★★★★☆ 4.3 (15)

"The Grotto is a tasty addition to Rio Linda- a place many might consider Sacramento's backwater. As of this writing, The Grotto has only been open about a week... so while they are still working things out, the food really shines. THE PROS: The ambiance is like a fine dining cafeteria. Linens and real table settings in a large casual space. Not stuffy at all, and no paper napkins or plastic forks. The food was delicious. All the food, including the pasta was fresh. Sauces were on point. . Our pasta came with an oversized hunk of crusty garlic bread. The prices were in-line with any mid-town eatery, each of our entrees was in the low $20s. A nice touch is that a cup of hot fresh "cowboy" coffee is only $2THE CONS: While not really an issue, the staff is new and still coming up to speed, so for now allow a bit of time and grace with your meal. Deserts were quite tasty, but they due run about $10 apiece. THE BOTTOM LINE: Yes, eat here. If you are anywhere near Rio Linda, it really is nice to have a place that knows the locals actually do appreciate food that you don't eat in a car, but that jeans and a hoodie are not a problem. There really is a little something for every taste, and it should only get better over time"

Formaggio Pizza Express

★★★★★ 4.7 (129) • $$

"First off the manager was a really cool dude, introduced himself to me was curious why I chose this place to eat pizza, super kind and friendly I can see that they care about what customers think of their pizza so that's a plus....well the pizza was very good! Half Margharitta Pizza half Formaggio Combo both delicious!The crust super thin pizza, the pizza sauce different than I've had very tasty! I can also taste some garlic on the crust I believe really good stuff! The buffalo wings definitely a a great choice, try them paired with their homemade ranch was perfect! Super clean inside.If I'm ever in the area again I will be back Forsure! Thank you!"

Players Restaurant & Sports Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (161) • $$

"We got a pizza here last night that was very good. Generous with the toppings, lots of cheese, good sauce, and perfect crust. Service was quick, nice staff. Would definitely recommend it."

Strings Italian Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (153) • $$

"Food was really good and service was really good. Only one waitress serving 10 tables and got things done fast and didn't forget anything we asked for. Super cutely decorated for Halloween. Very clean inside. Great place"

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (310) • $$

"Great customer service, and the soup is always delicious. However, parking at this location is terrible."

Tony Baloney's Submarine Shops

★★★★☆ 4.2 (192) • $$

"It's definitely a little whole in the wall type atmosphere and the crew is a little rough. However, they make a damn good hoagie and that's what I was looking for."

Palermo Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 4.2 (918) • $$

"Great authentic Italian food.Service was good considering they were very busy.Great ambiance, everyone is in a good mood there.Delicious cannolis, but expensive.No butter available, unfortunately.Massive lasagna.Yummy crab ravioli.Pretty decent seabass.Salmon needed more seasoning, but still yummy.I love this place."

Skipolini's Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.7 (473) • $$

"Great food. We were recommended the Prego pizza by our friends in effort to induce labor. My husband and MIL stated that I had to try it at least, for maybe, just maybe it would work on me..Spoiler it didn't. But the flavor was great. Much better than any combination pizza out there. We also had the Martinellis pizza, Brussels sprouts and French fries. Both pizzas were great and the Brussels sprouts. We ordered pickup and the service was great and easy to navigate. When my husband went to pick up the pizza, he came back stating that we needed to go back for a sit down dinner bc the ambiance was inviting. We sure will come back once this baby comes out."

Bella Bru Cafe & Catering

★★★★☆ 3.5 (185) • $$

"Met a friend for coffee at Bella Bru. Neither of us had been here before. It is so much more than coffee. I'll be back to try the food. It looked amazing. PS They never made us feel rushed even though we were just having coffee and were there over two hours. Thank you Bella Bru for your welcoming environment. See you soon."

Zinfandel Grille

★★★★☆ 4 • $$$

"Bewilderingly hit-and-miss. The appetizers (mushroom sweetbread, gnocchi) were breathtakingly phenomenal, perfectly designed and perfectly implemented, but then the entrees were weirdly disappointing. The scallops were well cooked but bland, and the unexciting risotto they come with did not feel like it justified the price tag. The jerk chicken was not particularly notable. The tiramisu looked great but that's unfortunately the nicest thing I have to say about it; it was decent with the inexplicable extra granulated sugar scraped off the top. On the drinks front... The modified old fashioned on the menu was exceptional up front but becomes over-spiced if you take too long to drink it, which I don't love for a relaxed dinner date. The selection of dessert drinks and coffees, however, was unusually good - love a place that'll cheerfully indulge my husband's desire for a post-dinner espresso! And the service was lovely throughout.Overall so close to perfect. At 3/4ths the price point I would have been uncomplicatedly thrilled, but at $100+/person after tip the standard is high, you know? This would almost certainly be a standout place to drop by for a drink and a snack at the bar, but the full sit down experience wasn't quite there."

Taste of Tuscany

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Great pizza! I've spent the last 10yrs here in the sac area trying to find the best pizza. Everyone says they have the best, but let's best honest, we are all searching for a better one. This one is a the top of the list as far as great pizza. I would have given 5but it's a little pricey. So on occasion I will splurge. Very good"

Mode Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (124) • $$

"I went here a while ago for the first time after a long day at college and got their polenta fries and vegan fettuccine alfredo. Both were so good! The second time around, I got one of their panini's and wow, I was pleasantly surprised with the vegan bacon and the mix of different fruits and veggies, like arugula, roasted red peppers, and apple. Who would've thought an apple would go well in a sandwich! Plus, to top it all off, it had a chipotle fig spread was very delicious.Along with that, I has one of their vegan ice cream balls and it was their pumpkin spice. Very good to say the least. Will definitely be going back!"