Spaghetti, meatballs, garlic butter/olive oil sauce, bread bowl
Bread bowl with creamy pesto and Italian sausage. A glass of red wine to top off! Amazing!
Chicken Alfredo bowl
Outdoor seating.
Pasta w/ meatball in a bread bowl, fantastic!
Cannoli
Petali (4pc)
a table with food and drinks
Chicken Parmesan
a car parked in front of a restaurant
Ciabatta bread which comes with the lasagna
Petali Restaurant- inside (March 2023)
a person holding a bottle of beer
The gelato is pretty amazing. I remember getting this years ago in SF, but can't find it anymore. Surprised to find it in Rancho Cordova.
Cannoli
was pretty good for California Italian..the canolli was amazing! definitely recommend but get the extra sauce..all and all 88%
Cannoli with chocolate flakes
outside
Gelato
Lasagna
Side Salad
Petali (Battered Zucchini "Petals")
Java J.
Feb 7, 2025
First, I want to apologize for not having photos for this review. On my ride home the heavenly scent of outstanding Italian food filled my car and once home my family and I dove right into our meal before anyone took a picture. I was greeted by a busy but very welcoming staff. I placed an order to go for 3 of their pasta bread bowls, cannolis, and tiramisu. Bread bowls are custom made to your liking. Pick your pasta type, sauce, meats, etc. The bowl is a delicious bread expertly crafted and finished with a garlic bread interior. We tried combinations of alfredo/chicken parmesan, alfredo/sausage, and classic red/meatballs. Eccezionale!! (Outstanding!). Most of the ingredients are hand made in-house and the results are incredible. Petali's multi-generation recipes warm the heart. After a very satisfying main course we finally got to the desserts. Let me start by stating I'm a tiramisu snob and have tried it in Italy and around the USA. THIS was the best tiramisu that I have ever landed my tastebuds on. Equally as tasty was the cannoli. If you want authentic home made Italian food, visit Petali. You'll find it here :)
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Ash S.
Feb 17, 2025
I recently ordered from Petali and while the food was enjoyable, it didn't quite justify the $59 price tag. The portion sizes were smaller than expected, and the quality, while good, didn't stand out as exceptional.My order was also missing the side of chips I had specifically requested, which was disappointing. Additionally, the bruschetta was so tough it was nearly impossible to eat--definitely not what I was expecting.Overall, the meal had potential, but the execution and value for money left a lot to be desired.
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Josiah H.
Jan 19, 2025
Stopped into Petali by chance for the first time the other day. Their Sourdough Pasta bowls caught my eye and I had to give it a try.As I walked to the counter, Vic happily greeted me and asked if I need any help. I asked what Petali's more popular Pasta bowl was, to which he replied it was their their Pasta Chicken Alfredo bowl. And that their Chicken Parmesan was really good as well. Based on the recommendation, I ended up ordering the Chicken Alfredo Pasta bowl and some chips ans waited for my order.While waiting, I made some light conversation with Vic and inquired about the damaged chair and picture above the kitchen area. And was informed it was from a drunk driver who driver into the restaurant shortly after they opened l, forcing them to close for a bit to rebuild. Just a small reminder Petali has faced as a business, which hasn't stopped them, from providing great food and great service.Early into my order Vic wanted to confirm my order again and asked if I ordered the Chicken Parmesan. And I reconfirmed I got the Chicken Alfredo, which is what he thought but Chicken Parmesan was started instead. So while correting the order, Vic offered the Chicken Parmesan on the house. So I ended up getting to try that as well.Food:Chicken Alfredo Bread BowlChicken ParmesanJalapeño ChipsOverall:Great food and great service. Very friendly owners and really personable. Will definitely come back again.Also note, there's a 4% discount on your order if you pay in cash!
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Meghna G.
Mar 1, 2025
Service and food were both disappointing. Ordered takeout and most of the food was dry. Bread was tough and chewy. Cheesy garlic bread had very little cheese. Kids Mac n cheese was mostly dry pasta with very little cheese sauce. The person who took our phone order was super unfriendly. Wasted $$ here, wish we could have ordered somewhere else :(
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Cynthia C.
Jan 14, 2025
Walked over from the data center and ordered pasta in a bread bowl with chicken Parmasan and it was excellent. Made me all carby inside and the bread bowl was fluffy and thick. It was really filling and had to take the rest for dinner and tell my husband not to touch. Definitely recommend if you love pasta and cheese. The service was fast and staff friendly. They recommended the meal I purchased and it was good.
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Niki L.
Jan 9, 2025
Very mom and pop feel to this humble pasta shop. Service was initially a little brusque, but quickly warmed up when we were presented our food. The petali itself was a little lackluster and had more breading than filling. The pasta and sauce didn't blow us away, but had solid flavor. We were pleasantly surprised by the soft, lightly oiled and crisp edges of the bread bowl. I was afraid the bread would be overwhelming with all of the other carbs in the pasta, but it was probably my favorite part. Big kudos for the cannoli, which was filled and brought out after service checked in on us several times and confirmed we were ready. Seemed like a clean and relaxed spot where couples and families alike could enjoy a simple bite together.
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Liberty G.
Aug 19, 2024
Great tasting Italian food in a casual eatery with both inside and outside tables. Dining area looked clean and orderly, so was bathroom. Easy parking right up front with plenty of accessible spaces. Grab your own utensils and then they'll bring the food to you. They have cold drinks in a fridge or fountain soda. Cash payment prices are slightly less vs card payments. I really loved their signature "petali" zucchini fritters. It had thinly sliced zucchini mixed in a fluffy batter, formed into large oblong shapes then fried. Husband opted for spaghetti noodles with meatballs. The bread bowl was perfect to soak up the garlic butter & olive oil sauce. I could not but "help" my husband to finish it. I got the lasagna which was full of delicious ricotta. A generous serving with bread that lasted me two meals. Their red sauce tasted homemade. It was a little too tangy for my tastebuds but it I still liked it. All pasta was was firm and toothy and held up well upon reheating. The two guys who helped us were very nice and funny. We really enjoyed our meal at Petali and will come back again since I really want to try their desserts and have more of that "aglio e olio" sauce.
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Daniel K.
Feb 7, 2025
Wow easy 5 out of 5 Meatball sandwich was definitely a best choice made . The owner told me and showed me the sauce made from scratch . Service was friendly and welcoming. It was a a pleasure trying it out the first time
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Candace J.
Jan 21, 2025
Very clean and nice restaurant. Four of us all had different selections. Lasagna, sausage and pepper sandwich, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, and chicken Parmesan sandwich. All were delicious. They also have wine and beer. We ordered at the counter and then were served our food. The prices were very reasonable as well.
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Stephanie R.
Jun 25, 2024
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5My brother Ace recommended this spot to me and I am impressed. I ordered a pesto chicken pasta bowl. I ordered pesto mixed with Alfredo sauce. 5/5 I would come back here.
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