Delicious, classic Italian restaurant in downtown Sacramento. Lovely service. Overview: I would absolutely come here again to eat. I recommend you do to. The Standouts: * Oh my goodness get that octopus dish back in my mouth. Wow, I can't describe adequately the unique texture they were able to get on it, with a crispy exterior and tender interior. There was a generous helping of garlic sauce which came with it and the potatoes that were on the side were also fantastic. Easily the best dish of the night. * The Ravioli was also delicious. It comes with a herby, earthy pesto on top and a delightful balance of cheese filling. * Lovely selection of Italian drinks including alcoholic and NA options * Interesting bruschetta flight - 4 pieces of toast each with a different type of topping. The onion Jam and pesto ones stood out to me. The Improvement Points: * The AC was not working very well when we were there. It got pretty toasty in the dining room given that it was a Sacramento summer day. I would love to see the AC back up and running next time. * The Carbonara, while nice, was not a standout in my opinion. They have a carbonara, they do it well enough, but nothing particularly special - light on the guanciale. * Location is certainly loud. Just the way the dining room is designed, no problem with the experience. Just be prepared to listen and speak up a little for dinner. read more

The theme of today's meal was unfortunately S A L T. The Octopus appetizer was the best part of the meal. The yukon gold potatoes were amazingly crispy with a nice bite to the skin. The inside was pillow-y soft, and when mixed with the salsa verde was full of flavor with a fabulous punch of garlic. The salsa verde could be put over a nice flank steak and it would absolutely kill. That said, the octopus was a bit *too* crispy. I felt I had to really chew to get it down, and I just wanted a nice snappy skin for some textural juxtaposition. For my entree, I got the Bolognese which was definitely full of salt. The pasta was wonderfully thin and bouncy, but I feel the chef may have had an off-day. My friend and I had to down like multiple cups of water with our meal which made it hard to enjoy. Plus, the garlic bread felt like biting into a brick. The inside was quite fluffy and soft, but the crust was simply too crispy. I almost felt like my teeth were going to give way. Honestly, I can't in good faith recommend this place to my friends, so neither would I recommend it to you. (aside from the pasta classes) read more

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The food here is really delicious. My wife and I had Bruschetta, Carbonara, Ravioli, and the house salad. The bruschetta was perfectly crisp and the four different flavors made it a really dynamic appetizer. I was partial to the onion jam beautifully roasted and sweet with the right amount of salt. My wife loved how fresh the herbs were on the pesto topping. Everything was properly seasoned. The carbonara was good, but I'd probably try something else next time. They didn't skimp on the pecorino Romano! It made it a little thicker than I'd usually like, but that's only personal preference. The Ravioli was delicious, spicy with slight crunch of the pine nuts and the cheese combination was a delight. The service was friendly and fast! The place is cute, and lively. It was quickly packed with happy customers. I'd recommend a reservation. Now the cons... they were out of the octopus appetizer I really wanted. No big deal. They didn't have gnocchi on the menu. That made me sad. Either of those I can get over. What I can't get over is that it was SO HOT INSIDE!!! Like sooooooo hot!!!! It ruined my meal and I couldn't even eat desert because I needed to escape the suffocating heat inside. Also, my bad for wanting pasta in 100 degree weather so I won't let it make me take a star away when they deserve it. Maybe I won't go back until fall though. read more

Cute little Italian restaurant in midtown/downtown Sacramento. Recommended to make a reservation as they're often busy, no matter the day of the week. Friendly staff and they were able to accommodate our group of 12. Between the 12 of us, we tried a decent amount of the menu. Everything we tried (bolognese, Alfredo, salmon pasta, veal pasta, appetizers) was delicious. The standouts for me would have to be the octopus appetizer and bruschetta. And love the fresh pasta. Would come back and recommend. read more

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We were able to be seated at the bar with no reservation! Arancini was crispy and bursting with flavor. House salad was a little bland and could have used a bit of oil a pepper or balsamic. However, the tomatoes that came with the salad were sooo good though lol The carbonara was okay...the salmon picatta was excellent. read more

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I recently celebrated my birthday with dinner at Adamo's. It was my first visit and everything we ordered was delicious. We had the meatballs, octopus, and bruschetta for appetizers. Then the house and caesar salads. The house salad comes with your entree or you can upgrade to the caesar for an extra charge. Our chosen entrees were bolognese, carbonara and salmon piccata. The bolognese was scrumptious! And of course we had to have dessert...tiramisu and cannoli. Adamo's did not disappoint! Thank you. read more

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Absolutely delicious spot! We didn't make a reservation but they were more than happy to accommodate for our party of four. Despite it being close to closing time, we did not feel pressured at all, along with other patrons who were still finishing their plates. The place is definitely a hole in the wall! I strongly recommend reading the history of the special place on the newspapers, placed on their outside windows to learn more about their history in Sac! read more

Adamo's - Lemon Cake Desert - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This is a small authentic Italian restaurant in Sac that was recommended by a coworker. Overall I liked how small and intimate the restaurant was (I don't like that I left there smelling like food though, that's my biggest pet peeve of smaller restaurants). Food: -fried octopus- 3/5 *I took away two points due to how oily it was. The flavor was amazing though and I loved how generous they were with the octopus portion -pasta- 3/5 quality noodles, good amount of meat but I just didn't love. It was overall a solid meal though read more

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Adamo's is a great authentic Italian spot. I've gone many times over the years. In the last year or so, I feel like the service has been a little more hit or miss, but I think they have gotten back to solid ground lately. The food however is always spot on. Everything I have had has always been delicious - the stuffed pepper appetizers are especially good! They maintain such a cozy, authentic atmosphere inside, and I absolutely love dining in here. The topic of Italian food in Sacramento seems to be hotly debated, but I think Adamo's is consistently one of the best options. I will certainly continue to come back and stuff my face read more

Adamo's - Bruschetta - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

We had such a wonderful time at Adamo's for their pasta cooking class! It was a fun and memorable experience, and a perfect way to celebrate mother's day. John, the owner, was an incredible instructor and guided us through some of the steps of making fresh raviol. We mixed the pasta dough, rolled it out and prepped the filling. The class was hands-on, engaging, and approachable for all skill levels. In addition to the cooking lesson, we were treated to a delicious cheese and jam appetizer, a fresh salad, and the opportunity to sample a couple wines throughout the class. The highlight, of course, was enjoying the ravioli we made ourselves, served with our choice between sauces. And it was honestly some of the best ravioli I've ever had! Between the fantastic food, excellent wine, and welcoming group atmosphere, this was such a special experience. We left full, happy, and excited to return next time for dinner! read more

Adamo's - Cooking Class - Four Cheese Ravioli - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I really enjoyed my solo date to adamo's! It is such a quaint restaurant. I love that it's a small and intimate restaurant and it was fun to have wine and pasta at the bar. I had the four cheese ravioli with the chili on the side and would definitely recommend ordering it like this if you want to control the spice level. The pine nuts on top were great and it had a great flavor. Portions for the pasta felt a bit small. The salad and bread were wonderful as well paired alongside it. The cannoli dessert was just okay. I felt it wasn't sweet enough and didn't really enjoy it. Id still be interested to try different desserts there and entrees. The waitresses at the bar were sweet and attentive and helpful with selecting which wine I should have with my meal. read more

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A gem! We must've driven by this place hundreds of times before actually stopping in and finding a local owned actual small business with delicious food and excellent service read more

Ok, I must say usually I get a Pasta plate of some kind and always good. But this time I ordered the Ribeye medium rare, Ceasar salad. And sorry, but both were actually kind of bad. The Ceasar dressing was nothing like I ever had before, very pasty and thick. My Ribeye was well done when I ordered it medium rare. And it was barely warm. And we sat in the back patio area. Also do not recommend. Anyway sorry this is the absolute truth. read more

Absolutely amazing time at Adamo's today. My husband and I along with our friends took the ravioli making class and it did not disappoint. Such an amazing instructor who was engaging throughout amd gave great instruction. We all had the opportunity to try each part of the process and got to eat our fresh made ravioli at the end of the class. We also got wine tasting during the class. We will 100% be back to take more classes. Thank you for holding these classes!!! read more

Adamo's - Our fresh made four cheese ravioli! - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Honestly, I prefer this place over Paesanos. Had a great experience from the time I was greeted at the door to the time I left with a happy stomach. Got here at 6:30 party of 2 and was able to snag the last two seats at the bar. The waitress Jade was super friendly and awesome! Everything hit the spot: Octopus Appetizer 9/10. Super buttery, crispy, and delicious House salad 9/10 loved the chilled red peppers Bolognese 9/10 my fat ass honestly wanted to order another one LOL Garlic bread 6/10 was aiiite. Cannoli 8/10 icing on the cake! Will try the carbonara and the bruschetta next! Also wanna try that salmon pasta. I'll be back forsure! read more

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My wife, daughter, son-in-law,and I dined here last night, and although I love much about the concept, we won't be back. First and most significant, the place was so noisy that we could barely carry on a conversation. Adamo's is hardly the only noisy place in town, but they were up there with the very noisiest last night. With hard surfaces on the floor, walls, and ceiling, it was awful. Acoustic ceiling tiles would do wonders. One star off for cacophony. The food? Well, it had promise. My Carbonara tasted good but it would have been better had it been hot. It was almost hot in the middle but lukewarm on the outside. Similarly, my wife's Bolognese would have been good if it had been hot. The pasta also wasn't properly tossed with the sauce, so there were clumps of unsauced pasta. We believe the plates sat a while before being brought to the table. So although I desperately want to support a family-owned Italian place, they just didn't deliver a good experience last night. read more

I love freshly made pasta so I was excited to try Adamos. I had a reservation but they were busy so it took about 15 minutes to get seated. When I asked whether the carbonara or Alfredo was better our server was very confident in her response which I appreciated. I got the carbonara and really enjoyed it (though I wish the noodles were a little more al dente which I will ask for in future). My partner got the Bolognese, which he really liked. It had a good meaty flour, but wasn't a really overly rich. My friend got the pasta with the salmon and I had a taste of it. It was good, but I preferred the carbonara or the Bolognese. The side salad that came with the pastas was very fresh. We also had the arancini balls and the tiramisu which were both tasty but the pasta was the stand out. Staff were friendly and the restaurant had a nice relaxed atmosphere. I look forward to coming back again. read more

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I only heard positive things of Adamo's and after a friend said they wanted pasta decided to come here. They have limited hours, so recommendations are highly suggested as it is a smaller restaurant. You may be seated at the bar if you dont have a reservation. We started off with risotto arancini with a cheese sauce, which comes in 3. I ordered the four cheese ravioli, which had a nice spicy kick to it. Not pictured, but included with our meal was a house salad and the bread. The ravioli was very cheese, and the pesto sauce was good as well. The drink menu consists mainly of wine, but we also ordered the italian cola which was refreshing. There were a lot of people but not too noisy where you couldnt have a conversation. read more

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Adamo's Kitchen feels like a real neighborhood treasure -- cozy brick walls, warm lighting, and that "come-home" charm that instantly puts you at ease. The moment you sit down you know you're at a place that cares: handmade pasta, house sauces, and a vibe that blends casual comfort with real Italian spirit. The dishes here deliver big: the pappardelle Bolognese is rich and slow-simmered, the gnocchi or four-cheese ravioli melt with flavor, and the "sucio fries" -- crispy Kennebec fries topped with bacon, cheddar, poblano sauce, and sour cream -- are a surprisingly perfect start to any meal. The staff is welcoming and attentive, and even when the place fills up, there's a sense that each plate lands with care and honesty. read more

Adamo's - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place has been sitting on my list to go to for a while. It wasn't until my boyfriend was craving Italian food that I suggested this place. We were lucky enough to get seated in less than 5 mins on a Friday night without a reservation, although we were sat at the communal table. A small but cute place. It did take a while for food to come out but it was also packed. We started off with the bruschetta, which was all delicious. The pesto one needs to be reordered again cause it was so good. I ordered the carbonara and my bf ordered the four cheese ravioli with chicken. The carbonara was packed with so much garlic, I've never had so much garlic over power the saltiness of a dish. There wasn't a good balance between the two so this dish is a 3/10 for me. The four cheese ravioli however was really good and I wish I had gotten that instead. The spiciness isn't even that spicy and gives a good kick to the dish. We'll probably be back here for our next Italian craving but I will be ordering something else. read more

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I live in Southern California, but was born and raised in Sac. Based on Yelp recs, this came up and was very popular, requiring reservations, which I did. Place was busy, but still seemed accommodating. The gentleman that served us made great recommendations, including letting the wine to breathe. So, this is the reason for 3 stars. 1) About 30 plus minutes in, our entree was served and I had to ask for the salad. We were too patient to ask while we waited. 2) Only 3 in our party so only small glasses of water served individually. 3) Entrees served at the same time but two of the 3 were lukewarm. Not a regular since I only have family here in Sacramento, but maybe you that's the problem. read more

Always amazing service, tasty food, and a cute place in midtown. Our go-to date spot and definitely one of our favorites. read more

Adamo's - Bolognese - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

I went here for a date night, it was the absolute perfect vibe. The restaurant was dimly lit with warm lights. The host was very friendly, seated us right away since we had a reservation. Which I highly recommend because the whole place was packed! I saw a lot of people turned away because there were no tables open. Unless they were willing to sit at the bar. I will say this place prioritizes the experience rather than quick service. Which I liked, it's part of European culture! To take things slow and enjoy. Which has also been proven to help with digestion and prevent overeating. The entree reached the table in about 45 minutes after we had placed our order. In between that time we enjoyed the salad and some wine. Great place to enjoy conversation and the company you have. If you're in a rush, not the place for you! The food, INSANE. The pasta is perfectly cooked. The sauce is so rich, flavorful, and deliciously creamy. The chicken is seasoned and juicy. The garlic bread is crispy and warm! Made the wait worth it! I highly recommend this spot if you love pasta!! They even offer classes to teach you how to make pasta, if that's something you're interested in. All in all, would love to come back and be transported to Italy for a night again. read more

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I came in on a Saturday with reservations and had to wait an additional 15 minutes for my table to be ready. I ordered shortly thereafter and the food did not come out until OVER AN HOUR. I don't know what's going on in the back of that kitchen but they need either more chefs or some better multitaskers. Luckily the carbonara was exquisite and made up for some of the wait. Rich, creamy, everything you could ask for. The fresh pasta is impeccable. Chicken was mid and dry and over priced 7$ for only a couple pieces of meat. Overall lovely interior and ambiance. Food is delicious but MAKE RESERVATIONS ahead of time or come to eat on a weekday. read more

Adamo's - Bolognese - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Coming from out of out, I chose Adamo's for dinner, an Italian restaurant featuring home made pastas, wine from their vineyards, and cooking classes. I had high hopes. Seating: choose between bar and communal for walk in or reserve beforehand for a table Service: good hospitality but kitchen was slow yesterday. Had to wait 40 minutes for the pasta to come out. Maybe a chef called out? Communication could be better. Food: the pasta Bolognese was good but the seafood risotto was a tad watery. Both entrees came with a salad. The fried octopus was oilier than expected. Food was overall decent but the service and wait time could have been better or at least communicated. read more

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We came here a few times pre-pandemic and I didn't remember being wowed, so I wanted to give them another chance. Unfortunately, we concluded that the food is fine but there are better places in Sacramento for pasta. The bolognese was fine, but needed more salt and umami - maybe some freshly grated parmigiano reggiano would have done the trick. My partner liked the Alfredo - he said it was not too thick / creamy. Both used the same type of pasta and while I appreciated that it was handmade, it was missing the classic al dente bite I like in great pasta. We also had the Caesar salad - I loved the toppings but the dressing was a total miss for me. It was way too thick and tasted like mayo mixed with a little garlic. read more

One of Midtown's most delicious hidden gems! I've walked by Adamo's plenty of times and recently stopped by for dinner. My partner and I arrived just after opening, and almost every table was already seated! You definitely need a reservation if you're planning to dine in. We were given the option of sitting at the community table or bar, and we opted for the bar top. Despite having a small crew, service was on top of it, and we were well taken care of. We ordered an Italian beer and wine, Summer Arancini, Carbonara, and Gnocchi. Everything came out just right, and you can tell that Adamo's uses high quality ingredients. I noticed that they're promoting pasta making classes and recommend following their Instagram to keep up with their special events. Adamo's is by far my new favorite local spot for some Italian fare and excellent pasta! read more

Adamo's - Summer Arancini - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Pasta was amazing! Every pasta order comes with house salad and garlic bread. We ordered the bolognese and salmon piccata. Both were delicious but the salmon piccata was my favorite. The bolognese ground beef and sauce was tasty and topped with a good amount of parmesan cheese, this dish cooled down pretty fast though. The salmon piccata had great flavor, it was citrusy but not too sour, and the salmon was cooked perfectly. I love their homemade pasta, it is softer than most Italian restaurants but works well with all their pastas. We also ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer and wished it came out first instead of with all our food so we had something to munch on. There was a variety of flavors for the bruschetta but our favorite was the fig and whipped ricotta! There's a small parking lot for Adamo's. read more

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Cozy little restaurant with warm lighting and the most welcoming and helpful service by Alize. Who gave the perfect recommendations of drinks to pair with our meal. Every single dish was incredibly delicious. Everything served was top tier. Even the salad served before the main dishes came out had us munching in silence. Which we finished eating before we realized nobody took any pictures. read more

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There's nothing I love more than delicious pasta, wine, and ambiance. Adamo's is doing everything right. The food in itself would get a from me. The service was incredible and I truly enjoyed every second of my visit. Can't wait to come back :) read more

Adamo's - Chicken Alfredo - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is sooo good. One of the better Italian places you can find in Sacramento. I think, as of late, it has blown up on social media, so it's been harder to get a reservation. The staff are polite and do their best to accommodate long lines, but can seem a bit rushed/brusque. Food for thought: why do we accept bad service at a Chinese restaurant in lieu of good food, but have higher standards for Italian or American places? I suppose the food prices may also play a factor. The restaurant always has a cozy warm feel with brick and wood decor while still feeling mid-scale. Offerings: - Bruschetta: This comes with a variety of four different types of bruschetta, so for the picky eaters in our party, they were disappointed with only being able to have two versions. We, on the other hand, enjoyed all of them. The "wild ones" were our favorites. Caramelized onion jam and basil pesto! - Bolognese: This has always been a staple here but I will say I find it complex but maybe lacking in salt a bit. The mirepoix really shines through. - Carbonara: excellent flavor, no notes. Beware, this is a rich dish! - La Medusa: This was my attempt to break out of my ordering cycle and I was pleasantly surprised. The squid ink noodles were cooked perfectly al dente. The clam shells were a fun addition to maneuver and the pancetta provides the perfect salty kick. I also found the dish has a bit of spice from the jalapeño! - Creamy White Wine: They usually have a version of this dish on the menu and the flavor is very consistent while the ingredients may not be. The beet pasta was colorful and fun! I will say, the sauce is a bit on the acidic side but still very good. - House Salad: I don't particularly love the house salad. It feels very basic (I guess that's what house salads are), and the pickled onions are a bit much for me. The tomatoes that come in it are delicious though! They don't do anything special for birthdays here other than putting a candle in your dessert if you purchase one. read more

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Attended a ravioli pasta making session with friends and hosted by chef Giovanni at Adamos. What a fun experience making pasta, learned some fun trivia and made a new friend with Giovanni. His knowledge and life experiences were a joy to learn about and the food was fabulous. Enjoyed 3 fine wines and some excellent olive oil. Highly recommended for a nice evening meal and pasta making with friends. Cheers!! read more

Adamos is its own unique twist on Italian food. It's very warm and friendly atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious. They could work on a slightly larger menu definitely. I will go back. Thanks for the great food & the special tiramisu for my birthday!! read more

Ok every time I go here the food always hits. You get the salad that either you eat salad and you eat it or your friend doesn't eat their salad so you end up eating their salad too so I'm saying salad always comes with the pasta lol but I do eat my salad. Anyways I try a different pasta every time I come and it always hits. This time I tried the salmon piccata and it. Was. Fire. read more

Adamo's - Salmon piccata (bottom) bolognese (top). Pinot Grigio. - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

The location is great. It's right in the heart of midtown near many other businesses, restaurants, and establishments. There are 60 free parking spots available and has an optional paid parking lot ($5) right next to the restaurant. There is also paid street parking available. It reminds me of a hole in the wall. The restroom is average looking so for those of who you care, reference my picture. It does not have the most luxurious interior if you are looking for a 5 star Il Fornaio type restaurant. The hype on this restaurant is through the roof! From Reddit to word of mouth, everyone talks about how this is the standard for Italian food in Sac. So you already know I had to come here and try this place out and leave one of my in depth reviews. The service was alright. The wait was almost an hour for our food! Our server was also a bit busy to check up on us regularly. I understand that they were very busy when we showed up (6PM), we were in a larger party, and they were short staffed. Also that the pasta is made in house which might take some more time. Just for the wait I had to remove a star but truthfully, the flavor out paces the wait. If I could leave a 4.5 star review I would. Just something to note if you are terribly hungry and don't want to wait too long. This food here is amazing. Authentic Italian for sure. The flavor of the house salad was delicious. It had fresh greens that weren't too crunchy and also not too soft. The bread was packed with flavor and crunchy. The bolognese pasta was fantastic. I don't think I've had a pasta that has more flavor, they made it with love. The chicken pesto sandwich...BANGERRR. It was literally the best sandwich I have ever had. I'm a huge pesto lover and it the flavor was so overpowering, I fell in love with the dish. It's like that ratatouille scene where it takes you back in time to where you were a kid. The prices are a bit steep. Don't expect to walk out of here for under $45 for a meal for two making this a ($$$) for me. The portions are on the smaller side. You will likely still be hungry after you finish your plate, might even have to order 2 meals or an appetizer. The flavor of the meal far surpasses the portions and price. Bottom line/TLDR: absolutely amazing food, one of the best in all of Sac. read more

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Tried this spot while visiting a couple friends who live in the area. It looks pretty divey on the outside, but is nice on the inside. We went with the following: Bruschetta - there were two slices with each of the four spreads/toppings. I thought they were all tasty but the cheese and the onion ones were my favorite. My friend liked the pesto the best. My other friend said they would be good. All smashed together on one piece of bread lol Arancini - these are okay. They were too overwhelmingly seasoned with something that tasted more Mexican than Italian. I would not get them again . Bolognese - The pasta itself was a perfect thickness and tenderness and the sauce was extremely Hardy and well seasoned Meatballs and polenta - I didn't try the polenta but the meatballs were okay. They're not very dense but not very soft either. But they definitely have something in them that tasted more Asian? We think maybe fish sauce? Carbonara - I didn't try this but it looks good and my friend had no complaints Olive oil cake - I've never had olive oil cake before so I have no idea if this is a good one or not. It tasted fresh and very moist. The cream was supposed to be strawberry flavored but I didn't really taste any of that. Overall food was good and I would come here again if someone invited me, but I don't necessarily feel the need to return on my own, especially given the relatively limited menu, I feel like I sampled everything I needed to. read more

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This restaurant is deceiving! From the outside, you think it that might be a simple looking, slightly shady restaurant in a shady-ish area of town. When you enter, it transforms into a chic, cosmopolitan little space that looks very inviting. I would recommend getting a reservation especially if you are a bigger group because they were busy on a Friday night! Thankfully, we could get seated at the bar. The menu is well-thought out. It isn't extensive, but we liked that they offer some classics and some of their own culinary fusions. We think they are attempting to create their name in the Italian cuisine industry here in Sac, as they seem to have updated menu items, they serve wines from their family vineyards in Italy and are also promoting pasta making classes. I love that! Ok, onto the wine and food. I ordered their classic white, which was 50% Chardonnay and 50% blend and my husband ordered their classic red, which was a red blend. I don't know which component of my white was buttery, but the wine wasn't as crisp as I was hoping for. The red blend was better. Food wise, they did a good job overall. We ordered their stuffed cherry peppers as an appetizer, the gnocchi, and the four cheese ravioli. The stuffed cherry peppers were simple, elegant and delicious! The plate was a few cherry peppers stuffed with goat cheese served on a bed arugula with a drizzle of an excellent balsamic vinaigrette with some black pepper. The simplicity of the components made this plate even more delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Highly recommend ordering this appetizer. Onto the pastas: the gnocchi was excellent - light, melting in the mouth with ample amount of delicious sauce. This is one of the best gnocchi plates my husband has had, and he is particular about his gnocchi! The garlic bread was a tad disappointing because it could have done with a more butter and garlic. It felt a little dry and didn't taste like fresh bread. Dipping it in the gnocchi sauce helped, but I would've liked better bread. The four cheese ravioli took some bites for me to like it. My main issue with it was that I thought the ravioli was slightly undercooked but my husband felt it was ok. The pastas are all handmade so we commend them on making the ravioli but maybe we needed to boil it for a couple more minutes? The sauce for the ravioli was very good - spicy thanks to the peppers, lots of pine nuts and spinach. The cheese inside the ravioli was decent, but just that - cheese, no additional flavors there. I had the same complaint about the garlic bread not being buttered/garlicky enough. I think this dish is almost there but needs a few tweaks. For dessert, we got the tiramisu. The look of it was disappointing because it was not made as a big portion but constructed in a jar. The look was aesthetically pleasing for a flair but this meant that the dessert didn't come together like a normal tiramisu does. It was also overtly sweet. The color was quite pale. We would've liked more coffee. We've definitely had better tiramisu desserts before. I think this is a great restaurant. Their service is fast, the servers are friendly and once inside, you forget how the outside is! They have some cool decor like the wall of $2 bills. Their food is definitely hitting the mark for the most part, but they need a few tweaks here and there. A few weeks ago, we went to Paesanos where we had a great experience. Between the two, Paesanos leads currently because of their garlic bread and the tiramisu but I think Adamo's has a higher quality of pasta. We will be back to try more of your menu! read more

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Amazing Italian food and a great choice to stop by if you're in the area. Adamo's is a small restaurant so they do fill up quickly especially during peak hours. I recommend making a reservation during the weekend like we did. I'll get to what we had quickly because that's what you're here for. :) Summer Arancini - 7/10 this had a Mexican flair which was unexpected in an Italian restaurant. The flavors reminded me of enchiladas with red sauce and the aioli was cilantro lime which was good but again unexpected. Peach Salad - 10/10 refreshing and light. Perfect for summer with all the fruit, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy candied pecans. Bruschetta - 6/10 this came with 4 different kinds and we all only enjoyed the Chèvre + Jam. Caramelized Onion, Basil Pesto, and Divana Tomatoes all didn't taste like it had much of a flavor profile and absolutely needed some seasoning. Four Cheese Ravioli - 7/10 good however I think I would've much rather enjoyed a creamy white sauce pasta. Loved the ravioli just not a huge fan of the Calabrian chili. It had a good kick yet just wasn't a winning dish for me. Carbonara - 10/10 simplicity at its finest and will always be a winner in my book. Creamy, filling, and a nice meaty taste & bite with the Applewood Smoked Bacon. Salmon Piccata - 9/10 when they mention LEMON they mean lemon. I liked it but our friend said it was a bit much for her. The lemon flavor was very present and not overpowering where it made it tart. I loved how this was served with salmon vs chicken. I'd like to get this next time. Tiramisu - 9/10 delicious and almost what I'm looking for in a tiramisu. I wasn't a fan of how the coffee custard looked lol however taste was amazing all around. Highly recommend this little gem! FYI, they only serve wine & beer. Meaning I couldn't get tipsy off some cocktails haha. Thank you Gabriella for serving us tonight! read more

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i love this place so much! we don't even eat italian food often but when we do, we only go here now! i usually get the ravioli - love that its a vegetarian option. my mom and husband also love their meals every time. seats do fill up fast so make a res or come exactly as they open! read more

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Best Italian restaurant in Sacramento. Get the bolognese and you won't regret it!!!!!