Cacio

Oh gosh, I just realized I haven't written a review of one of my all-time favorite restaurants! My husband and I have had the fortune of visiting Cacio a handful of times now. It's a go-to recommendation to friends and family, as well as a special place for us to celebrate occasions or just a nice date night.While they do have some walk-in availability, we have always made reservations. The space itself is very intimate, which is one of the things we love.Now for the food! YUM-MY. Every single thing we have ordered has been an absolute hit. Some items on their menus are constants, like their namesake cacio e pepe, but they also have seasonal items and nightly specials. Again, we have really enjoyed everything they whip up!The service is also so kind, warm, and welcoming. We feel like we're having dinner at a friend's place, and you get the strong sense of community and family here. What a gem in the Pocket area. We love it!

A GEM in the Pocket area! FOOD: I absolutely love the menu here. There are just enough items and you know they are all made to perfection. I always get the Cacio de Pepe pasta and a mixed greens salad! DELICIOUS and fresh. I love the hallow noodles on the pasta and the yellow raisins added to the salad. SERVICE: The service and the vibe here are lovely. You can tell the owners take great pride in their restaurant. Katie (owner and typically our waiter) is always so pleasant and personable. AMBIANCE: So cute and cozy! This is the perfect place to meet a friend or go on a lunch date without the kids. Hehe Overall, will I be back? Oh yes! This is in our rotation. You must visit!!

Cacio is an absolute gem! This tiny spot has a cozy, hole-in-the-wall vibe that makes you feel like you've stumbled upon something truly special. The space may be small, but the flavors are anything but.I tried the seasonal steak and mashed potatoes, and it was perfection. The steak was cooked exactly right, tender and full of flavor, paired beautifully with the creamy mashed potatoes. Every bite was memorable.The service? Phenomenal. Attentive, friendly, and clearly passionate about making your experience great. Their wine selection was also on point--great variety to suit any taste and enhance the meal.Cacio nails it with the combination of amazing food, stellar service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place to enjoy a truly special meal. Can't wait to come back!

Would definitely recommend trying to make a reservation if possible. One time my friend and I tried to attempt a walk in for dinner and we were turned away because they were so booked. Luckily on a second try, we were able to snag a spot for lunch and were very pleased with our experience! Cacio serves up delicious home-style Italian in large portions! I had to try the namesake dish, cacio e pepe and it was very delightful. The add on of chicken breast surprisingly stole the show for me as it was so flavorful and moist.

Wanted to try this spot based on reviews and less than a 5 minute drive from homeCouldn't make a reservation however they accommodated us as a walk in.Ambiance is cute and owners are super nice. We sat out in the patio.Drinks: Bellini and beer Apps: bruschetta - amazing- the cheese, balsamic and bread were so good! Entree: Fettuchine con Salsa di Formaggio Tartufata and Fregola e Gamberi I don't eat much pasta but thought my dish needed to be less al dente but otherwise the flavor and cook on the prawns were great! I would come back to try their other dishes.

I had a nice time eating at cacio. The service was very friendly and the ambiance very cute. It's a small space so I do recommend having a reservation. I ordered the bread with truffle butter and the penne pasta. I found the truffle butter underwhelming and lacking salt. I also found the penne pasta lacking salt as well but the overall flavor quite good. I wish the penne was home made or they used a homemade pasta instead of penne. My friends got steaks (the special) with mashed potatoes which were delicious.

Loved the beet salad and the octo salad! Everything was delicioso! Just look at the yummy, tantalizing drool worthy pix!!Service was nice and friendly. Parking was easy and plentiful in the plaza. Great time, took bottle of wine and leftovers home. Food was fresh and nicely made, flavors were yummy. Need to go back soon!

Wow!! What an underrated gem of Sacramento. Casual clothes and environment + prices with fine dining experience. You get real amazing service from the team and the flavors of the entrees absolutely warm the soul. Thank you for being so attentive!! Small, intimate space with a small outdoor patio dining option as well. RSVP recommended- I believe their bar is open for walk ins. Lots of regulars noted. Really appreciated the cute anniversary shout out on the menu upon seating. Mushroom Polenta - 10/10. The mushroom were sautéed to perfection. Every bite was yummy. House Special Soup - reminded me of a bootleg gumbo without the seasonings. I could definitely eat an entire pot. The beans were amazing. Garganelli con Mais e prosciutto cotto - pasta, ham pieces, and a lot of corn. We added grilled chicken for extra protein. The corn definitely kept the entree on the sweeter side for my taste buds. Orecchiette con Salsiccia - WOW!! 100/10. I absolutely loved this. The homemade pork sausage was pretty salty but the crisp and flavor it added to the pasta was delicious! Really loved the broccoli bites with the hint of chilies. The pasta was fun shaped and easy to eat. Could eat this over and over.House Chocolate Ganache - grilled bread with chocolate sea salt and olive oil. It was delicious. Great to share between 2-3 people. They have our hearts here at Cacio. See you soon!!

We ate at Cacio tonight for the first time. We had reservations for 4:30 and we were greeted and seated immediately. We shared everything, a tomato truffle soup, a Brussels sprouts Caesar salad, and carpaccio. Then came the main course - their specialty Cacio e pepe, and a Penne ai Finferli, mushroom dish with lemon and spinach. Every dish was delicious. There was soft music in the background and it didn't interfere with the conversation. The staff was very nice. All in all, one of the best meals in a long time. We will be back!

This was the best Italian meal I have had in Sacramento and probably the entire western States. Small intimate setting with very friendly staff (attentive without being intrusive).We had the signature Casio e pepe; for what reads as a simple 4 ingredient dish has a great depth of flavor. The strozzapretti con sugo di maiale is a hearty pasta dish with braised pork.