Really lovely restaurant that has an authentic Italian feel. The service was friendly and quick but the food is the real win here. We got the octopus and it was so tender and melt in your mouth. I ordered the vegetarian panini and it had so much flavor with a delicious crunchy bread. My partner got the chicken Alfredo and the pasta was homemade and al dente. We ended the night with the tiramisu which was very tasty with a yummy whipped marscarpone. 10/10 recommend this place!! Will come again. I recommend a reservation because it did get quite packed for dinner. read more

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Adamo's is a lovely mom and pop Italian restaurant in midtown serving delectable pasta. The menu is not extensive which makes it very simple when ordering and allows you to try a bit of everything if you enjoy going deep into a menu. When I visited they had a seasonal appetizer (watermelon and shishito peppers) that were AMAZING!!! Who knew it would pair so well (Adamo's did! lol) If you are planning to visit, they do get very busy in the evenings so would encourage making reservations. read more

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

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Adamo's Kitchen is located on P St near 21st St. Thankfully, they take reservations because this neighborhood restaurant gets packed on evenings! Not only do they make fantastic pasta dishes, they offer pasta classes!! There is a small parking lot on the East side of the restaurant but you might need to circle around the block to find street parking. There is a large communal table, a bunch of smaller tables, and counter seating which I personally think are the best seats in the house because you can feel the energy with the bustling waitstaff and boisterous patrons. I've dined at Adamo's a handful of times. They simply make divine gnocchi and pappardelle. At our most recent visit, we had their Bolognase (pappardelle, beef, mirepoix, San Marzano tomatoes) and Beef Rib (1855 Black Angus beef rib over mashed potatoes with red cabbage slaw and sautéed leaks). The Bolognase dish was outstanding - balanced flavors and perfectly al dente pappardelle. The Beef rib was fall-off-the-bone tender and absolutely delicious but quite oily because it was so fatty (which isn't really bad thing because it's partially why it was so delicious). We already have a reservation booked to visit again. This time, we're dining earlier so they (hopefully) won't run out of desserts like they did at our last visit. Last but not least, their Ceasar salads are also excellent! We substituted their side salads for a slight upcharge because it's worth it! read more

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Pre-ordered for pickup up- hours before. Food was not ready, had to wait another 45 minutes for curbside pickup. Food was tasty, but almost looked as though they juat quickly threw in the food without careful packing. All the toppings were everywhere, splattered. The salmon wqs cooked to perfection with a light crisp/crust, the noodle however, did not complimen the fish. I don't think the flavors of the two make a decent combo. The bruschetta was delicious, just messy. They threw in box with toppings that were everywhere, like an explosion(here put it together). The salad not the greatest and not worth the price. I'd have to say that the best part was the bruschetta and salmon. read more

We went on a Monday night a little before 8pm and there was no wait. The server greeted us and the owner sat us at our table. There were beautiful vases on the top windows of the front of the building that we talked to owners about. Everything was done in a timely manner. We were greeted and checked on multiple times. We both added some salt and pepper to our salads to taste but it was a beautifully simple house salad. The pickles onions and aged tomatoes were a flavorful touch. I asked the server what wine would be recommended with the salmon piccata and it paired beautifully. I tried my boyfriend's bolognese pasta and it was delicious but could have used a little salt personally it I range on the saltier scale. The salmon piccata was beautifully lemony but I can understand why others might feel like it's overpowering but personally paired with the salmon and wine it was perfect. I'll admit portion sizes weren't that big but the meal was delicious regardless. The cannoli was yummy. It seemed like a slightly lemon filling with a very rich chocolate filling with that was great to me but my partner didn't quite enjoy the chocolate part as much. The pastry was deliciously crunchy and fresh. Overall I would definitely visit again. The owner we talked to before dessert was talking to us about his other restaurants and he was actually opening up a pizza place the next day and we'll definitely be visiting again and their new pizza restaurant! read more

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house-made bolognese was incredibly hearty and packed with authentic, savory flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and I will definitely be back to try more. read more

It's so good I could cry. Was dreaming about the bolognese after my first visit. I had to go back to try a new dish. Now I'll be dreaming about the chicken Alfredo. Salad and garlic bread served with every pasta dish. They also serve wine from their own vineyards in Italy!! Wish I could score them higher than a 5. Just go!! read more

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

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We finally tried out Adamos food was really good but next time we will Ask for a little extra sauce , but overall will try this gem again. read more

Phenomenal service. Food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere felt like being at home! Would 10/10 recommend this spot! As a personal experience - I am 38 weeks pregnant and the host (after confirming with a couple ahead of us) let us sit down as soon as the next table opened up. It wasn't necessary, but a really nice gesture and just an act of kindness. read more

From recommendations, we decided to try this place as we heard it was yummy. We were seated at the bar and ordered. Eventually when the food came, one of our orders were given to someone else at the bar and there was a big confusion of where our order was. After much deliberation, they told us that our order was given to someone else accidentally and that a new order would be out soon. It took 20 minutes to figure out a new order for us, but that was no problem! We were just enjoying ourselves. As for the food itself, it was really good! We got the polenta + meatballs and the carbonara. The polenta and meatballs was fantastic! When we went to pay the bill, we asked if we can use Apple Pay. The waitress gave us the handheld POS system to pay. I don't think it was the proper screen because whatever she gave us made no sense about how to pay and how to add a tip. So I was confused and I told her I think this is the wrong screen, and she gave us an extreme amount of attitude as she handed it back. It was just such a bummer to be treated with such attitude and like I was the one that did something wrong when I was just trying to give her a proper tip! Unfortunately, I do not think I will be back. read more

Adamos never misses, although a small establishment it's so cozy. Monday night was truly special. Every single thing we ordered was incredible, but the absolute highlight of our visit was our server, Lyric. Her service wasn't just professional it felt genuine and warm. She recommended the four cheese ravioli with the bolognese sauce, and it did not disappoint; it was easily the best thing we ate. Lyric was attentive and made us feel like her only table despite the restaurant being busy. It's rare to find someone who clearly cares that much about the guest experience. Thank you, Lyric, for making our night! read more

When I want pasta this is where I want to be. This was our second time here. We started with the sweet stuffed peppers. She had the pasta Bolognese. I had the Spaghetti carbonara. We loved our meal here. I tasted the Bolongnes. It was really good. The carbonara was wonderful in a rich garlicky cream sauce. The spaghetti was perfectly al dente and the sauce was amazing. It was quite rich but very garlicky. I had a glass of Sangiovese that paired perfectly. We shared the lemon cake with strawberry cream. I don't remember what the cake was called, but it was made with olive oil. Sometimes cake can be dry. This was perfect. Moist and flavorful. I love Adamo's the ambiance, service and most of all the food remind me so much of the Trastevere neighborhood in Rome. Prego! read more

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Made reservations here for the day before valentines and was seated promptly. Small inside, cozy, possibly a little warmer than anticipated. Risotto was decent, but it felt a little flavorless. I salted it but it still felt hollow. I thought the risotto would be more wet. The carbonara was okay, but very saucy. The garlic bread was good with a crunch and I like the texture of the noodles. I've had similar carbonara, but didn't feel like something to write home about. I thought this place would be much more than what it was, so just temper your expectations and it'll be fine. I also recommend getting the seasonal items, because I feel like people who get those enjoy it more. read more

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

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7/25 They have been on my radar for a while now. My friends and I had reservations to come back in I think March or April of this year but the morning of the reservation we got a call saying that some equipment was out and the kitchen was shut down. Fast forward a few months later and here we are. We came for sort of an early Bday dinner for someone in our group. It's nice that there's some street parking around the restaurant but right next to them there is also a decently sized paid parking lot. Anyways we started off with the arancini and some wine before placing our entree orders. I enjoyed their red blend recommended by our server. The arancini had a nice crunch and had pretty good flavor. Where I think things kind of dropped off, at least for me, were the entrees. I had ordered the gnocchi verdi with a brown butter sage sauce with pancetta, green onions, fried sage, parmigiano and I had added chicken. I've only had pasta with a brown butter sage sauce 1 other time before this so I don't have much to compare to. What came out was a generous portion of gnocchi with a good amount of chicken and pancetta as well. What I quickly noticed however was a pasta sauce that, at least to my eye, appeared broken or separated. It was like eating nice pillowy gnocchi that unfortunately were swimming in an oily sauce. Is that what brown butter sage sauces supposed to be like? The previous one that I had tried was creamy, buttery and flavorful, which theirs was not. Overall it was a pretty salty dish. I liked that it came with a piece of bread but when it comes to bread I like them either served warm/hot. Theirs was served cold on one side and crispy on the other. Was it supposed to be like that? I'm not sure but either way I didn't prefer it. Their strawberry cake (don't remember the exact name) was nothing to write home about. I can say that I had at least appreciated the portion size. Some things to keep in mind. It was pretty loud in there so I wouldn't call it a very intimate spot. They recommend on their website to make reservations especially for the weekend. This time we couldn't get reservations but luckily we were able to walk in and snag a spot at their community table. This was another place where I teeter between 3 & 4 and I just couldn't get myself to give them the 4/5. Like they are just on the cusp but not quite where I felt they should be. read more

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Such a gem! It's small and cozy. The decor was really great to look at. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The food was so amazing. The stuffed cherry peppers(not pictured) are a must. The salmon Picatta was so good the pasta was cooked to perfection. 3 Arancini (not pictured) lacked flavor to ME. read more

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

I've gone to this restaurant 4 times this year & every time, it hits in the best way. The staff is amazing & friendly, you can tell the owner loves his staff but also his customers. The food is amazing & I've now tried 4-5 different pastas, the salmon piccata is to die for!! Husband tried the new fall menu item, the Madusa, which consisted of clams & squid ink spaghetti & it was amazing as well. Truly love this place! **pictures will not do the taste justice at all! read more

Adamo's - The Medusa (squid ink spaghetti w/ clams) - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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First time dining here and Adamo's did not disappoint.. So the atmosphere is casual, relaxed. Beer/wine menu had nice Italian options. The menu was simple however it checked all of the boxes. The food was delicious . The service was great. If you are looking for an Italian restaurant with great food and easy atmosphere I highly recommend you try this place. I will definitely be back to try more . read more

My husband was craving Italian and had never been to Adamo's so we decided it was time for a date night! We parked on the street around the corner and stopped in right before 7pm on a Friday night. We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to get a spot at the bar right away. The restaurant is pretty small and best for groups of 1-4 people, but with a reservation they could potentially accommodate slightly larger groups. The team here was so nice! From the moment we arrived until we left we felt taken care of and that they cared about our experience. We received cups of water right away and they checked in on us multiple times to see when we were ready to order. The menu is limited, but has seasonal items and it's all fresh. I had a really hard time deciding and asked our server for recommendations. We ordered the 3 Arancini ($16) as a started to share. The texture was great, but we both felt like the arancini could have been seasoned a bit more. It definitely needed the marinara sauce that it came in. It was cheesy and a great starter, especially doused in the marinara. I ended up going with the Four Cheese Ravioli ($26). It is described as calabrian chili and garlic oil, basil pesto and pine nuts with cheese ravioli. It was much more flavorful than I expected and the little flame next to it on the menu is no joke. It had some spice. I loved it! The portion was also a good size. My husband is an alfredo or butter based sauce kind of guy and was a little disappointed that there weren't more items that spoke to him. He ended up ordering the Chicken Alfredo ($27). This has pappardelle, Mary's chicken breast and parmesan cream. He said the chicken was delicious but was a bit underwhelmed by the sauce. I had a bite and it was a big contrast from my super flavorful four cheese ravioli dish. Our meals also came with a side salad which I loved. It's nice to have something fresh and crunchy along with the indulgent pasta. We each also enjoyed some Oktoberfest beers and the small restaurant makes you feel like you're enjoying a hidden gem, even though it's a well known gem. I would suggest checking out the menu before coming to make sure everyone in your party will find something exciting to them and making a reservation ahead of time if you can. They also offer pasta making classes which is so cool! They definitely know what they're doing so it's a great opportunity to learn from the experts. read more

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I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and we absolutely loved it. For anyone who are looking for genuine, Italian cuisine..this is your place. I loved the ambiance of the place and it felt very authentic. The servers are very quick and purposeful as well as knowledgeable to the food/alcohol pairings. Absolutely will be coming back! read more

Bolognese and four cheese ravioli were delicious. Gabriella gave some amazing service. Everything was delightful. Definitely wanna come back again. Auden when they first opened and it was pretty quiet, but it does get busy and popping in there but for good reason, the food is definitely worth it and well worth the wait. read more

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

Wow! One of the best Italian meals I've had in Sac! We came on a Wednesday night and it was packed, with a waitlist. We almost didn't stay but I'm so glad we did. We started with the Aracini, which was very good. The flavors are very mellow. We then got served the house salad that comes with the pasta, which was also good. The sundried tomatoes were awesome and worked well with the pickled onions. The salmon piccata was light and fresh. The salmon was cooked to perfection. The gnocchi was probably the highlight of the meal - so chewy and the sauce was insanely good. Very garlicky and the pancetta was a great addition. The garlic bread (Acme bread) was a nice treat. Overall, super pleased with this meal. The food coming out was on the slower side but they are quite busy so understandable. Limited seating inside and only open from 5-9pm, so I definitely recommend a reservation. TLDR: Amazing Italian where no choice is wrong! read more

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If you're looking for a great local Italian spot in Sacramento, Adamo's is it. I've been here a few times with friends, and the food is always consistently good. This last visit, I ordered the carbonara with chicken added, which was delicious and filling. Instead of their house salad, I upgraded to the Caesar salad - highly recommend it as a starter; it's so fresh and flavorful. We also got their seasonal arancini, which had corn in it this time, and it was so good. It wasn't what I usually think of when I think of arancini, but the flavors were blended really well and it was such a nice appetizer to share. The staff here is always so sweet, kind, and quick. It's just an all-around solid Italian spot to keep on your list. read more

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Great little Italian restaurant serving wonderful Italian cuisine. I ordered the Alfredo, which was absolutely delicious. They have a wonderful selection of wines. Located in midtown Sacramento. Parking is a bit challenging at times. So prepare to pay for parking. read more

This place was extremely disappointing. The only positive was that the pasta was fresh. We ordered the gnocchi and carbonara, but both dishes were under-seasoned and lacking in flavor. I had to keep adding salt. The carbonara especially tasted mostly like milk and pasta. To make matters worse, my boyfriend has been having diarrhea all morning after eating here. How can you mess up on pasta? I usually don't complain about food, but this was truly unacceptable. I will not be returning. read more

My mom, sister and I can't say enough positive things about our gnocchi making class today. From the cooking lesson, to Italian made wine, trivia and company meeting others from around the area, we had an amazing time. We love eating at Adamo's regularly and today, enjoyed our first pasta class. What an experience!! Thank you John for making it so special. We can't wait to come back. read more

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I had a really good time at Adamos. We split a dish and had the arancini, and ended it with a yummy lemon strawberry olive oil cake. The wait to get seated was awhile 10+ before someone talked to us really.... so we opted for the bar. Good ambiance though and comfortable seating, just a smaller restaurant. Our waitress was wonderful though and accommodating to splitting our plate, which ended up being plenty read more

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A tasty Italian treat in Midtown Sacramento and one of my favorite meals during my trip out there. I sat at the bar and had very good service. Everything was extremely fresh and prepared quickly. Hard to comment on the ambiance since I sat at the bar near the kitchen, but the tables were not full and it was on the louder side so I imagine this place gets really lively at night. Would definitely come back! I enjoyed arancini and the vegetarian gnocchi and both were very delicious and prepared perfectly and well seasoned. The only downside I guess is that it's a bit on the expensive side for not being a "finer" dining ambiance. read more

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

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Small long and narrow spot. Staff friendly and helpful. Reservations recommended but not necessary. They were able to sit us party of 2 easily but 4 or more I would reserve. A little pricey but well worth it . Food portions large and very healthy. All fresh . 100% recommend. read more

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The pictures reeled me in. Disappointed. Came here for a date night. I should've known by the type of crowd standing in line but I was still hopeful. I like that there is a communal table. The food didn't taste fresh, tasted rushed, lack flavor and depth. Nothing to remember or come back to. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and authentic. The food was outstanding, fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the sauce tasted and felt homemade and rich. Service was top-notch, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. You can tell they really care about their guests. This place is a gem , we were very surprised. highly recommend and will definitely be coming back thank you everyone involve read more

Amazing experience from start to finish. The food is some of the best Italian we've ever had - everything was fresh, full of flavor, and made with real care. What makes this place even more special is the warm, family-friendly atmosphere. You feel welcomed the moment you walk in, and the staff treats you like part of the family. Great food, great people, and a place you'll definitely want to come back to. Highly recommended. read more

Wooooow what an amazing food and amazing experience John was taking care of us and we had a really good time , I really recommend everyone that like real Italian food. read more

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

I think about the salmon piccata at least twice a week. Haven't been here in a couple of months and finally made it tonight. Holy cannoli.... I could cry tears of joy when the first bite hit my mouth. Anything you order will be the most delicious thing you've ever had. I had the Caesar salad (best I've ever had), salmon piccata (I dream about this dish; it's my favorite thing in the whole world), and cannoli. Ugh I wish I could eat the whole meal all over again. Our server was so sweet! She checked on us at the perfect times, and the woman bussing the tables grabbed our empty plates and glasses right when we were done. The owner John is such a sweet man. We took his pasta making class a few months ago and learned so much about Italy and pasta. The ambiance is the perfect Italian vibe. read more

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

Date night! Bf and I wanted to try a new place so decided to stop by. It was pretty cute and not too full so we were surprised we could barely hear our waitress whenever she came by. The food: the octopus appetizer was my favorite! Lots of garlic though so I would stay away if you're worried about garlic breath ahaha we also got the bruschetta- three different types and more than enough for two. I got the carbonara- I wasn't a fan. Too salty and I couldn't really finish it. I liked the salad it came with though! My bf got the ragú. Much better. Lost of metered parking on the street :) read more

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

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Was really excited try out the pasta place. I love the idea of fresh pasta noodles. However what really stood out for the night was the octopus appetizer. It was seasoned perfectly and very enjoyable. Of note, it's best to make a reservation before going in, i went on a Friday night and was glad that i had that reservations because the place was full packed. Love the casual busy ambience to the resturant. The waitresses were really busy and had to wave them down a few times to get some things like drinks refilled and extra cheese. But they were really friendly. read more

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Ate here for the first time last night before walking to Channel 24 to see CAKE. It was one of the best dinners I've had in a long time. Pasta and salad was super fresh and our server Ryin was awesome. Will definitely be back!!!!! read more

We had dinner here with a small group of friends and had a mixed experience. The good: The food was genuinely delicious, the spicy ravioli was a standout, and the restaurant itself is really cute and has a great atmosphere. The not-so-good: It was extremely loud, which made it hard to talk. Our server seemed very overwhelmed and disorganized. She mixed up our order, rarely checked in (we had to flag her down multiple times for water and refills), and service overall felt scattered even though the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. The biggest concern was at the end: she dropped the to-go containers on the floor and then just put them back together instead of replacing them, which felt pretty unsanitary. I understand accidents happen, but items that hit the floor really should be replaced. Overall, great food but the service definitely needs improvement. read more

I don't usually go out much, but I really value having this spot nearby. It's a low-key, quiet environment which is exactly what I'm looking for when I want a relaxed dinner. I almost always get the salmon with the gnocchi or ravioli. Either way, it's a really tasty, solid, and consistent meal that I know I can count on. It's nice to have a reliable neighborhood place that stays comfortable and welcoming without being over-the-top. Definitely worth a visit if you just want a good meal in a calm environment. read more

My favorite Italian place in Sacramento! Amazing home made pasta, great wine, down to earth. Highly recommend trying one of their pasta classes as well. read more

Had high hopes, but was sadly a little disappointed. To be fair, we didn't have reservations. We just kind of walked in and the only thing that they had available was either at the bar or outside patio which sounded nice because the weather was warming up and to my surprise we were taken through the building out the back door to the rear of the parking lot with three tables set up as a makeshift dining area. I appreciate their efforts on trying to accommodate extra space however nothing says a good time like car exhaust filling your lungs. Because we were literally in the rear parking lot. The food was good., my husband had the Bolognese and I had the carbonara. The carbonara was ice cold by the time I got it they forgot our meatball which came at the end of my husband finishing his plate, which was disappointing.., although they took the meatball off the bill which we appreciated, I don't know that I would return just because the size of the menu was not as many options as I would have hoped for. read more