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

See all

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 is authentic housemate delicious & flavorful Italian cuisine! Super sweet servers nice ambiance & plenty of parking! So happy we found this great place! read more

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

Reco'd by a neighbor. I didn't know about this place but, John, the very welcoming host (and I assume owner) let me know they'd been open for 12 years. The food was absolutely great and the service was excellent. The carbonara was delicious. I tasted my wife's salmon and it was cooked perfectly. Prices were very reasonable. 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

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

See all

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

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

See all

For the best Italian food in Sacramento, this is the place. The handmade pasta is tender and flavorful, and the wine comes from the owner's vineyard in Italy. Cannolis was crisp, creamy, and fantastic. Really delicious food. read more

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

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

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

See all

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

Moved from Las Vegas in 2022, I just found this place by accident. By farther very best pizza in California.

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

I've been wanting to come here for a while because of the reviews but unfortunately I don't understand the hype. The food was very average, dining experience was also very average and it's a very small tight space inside. Our waiter was not really helpful in recommending anything. Overall the experience was pretty disappointing. read more

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

See all

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

Food - salmon piccata 8/10 and summer casarecce 9/10. The piccata was super lemony which we did get a warning on the menu so I do not fault them. The summer pasta is delicious. It was light and tasted perfect for summer. I recommend getting. Price - it was $8 for added chicken which is taxing. This is why it received a 4 star. Staff were super nice. read more

See all

Went there right when they opened and snagged the last table. Tried the bolognese and carbonara. Both were delicious. Definitely recommend. 10/10. read more

This place is so good. Everything is made fresh and it's so flavorful. I got the beef bolgnese and my daughter got the chicken alfredo. They both were delicious. I got the upgrade of a Caesar salad with homemade dressing. Yum!! I tried the sangria and it was so refreshing. The service was attentive and the staff was helpful. This a small but quaint spot, it's small. Walk in get there early, like we did and sit at the bar. I suggest reservations if not booked up! It is well worth it. It is a true Italian experience, no rushing. It truly took me back to Italy. I will definitely be back. read more

See all

I tried the handmade pappardelle bolognese and the rich meat sauce was incredibly comforting. The warm garlic bread had a perfect crunch and was great for soaking up the rest of my meal. read more

Our family tried Adamo's for the first time, and wow! We all agreed it's one of the best Italian spots we've ever been to. It's nothing fancy, just a small, cozy place with such a friendly vibe, and the food was absolutely amazing. We can't wait to go back. read more

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

See all

The pasta class was amazing! Highly recommend! Great food, wine and dessert. Can't go wrong with anything here. read more

Stopped by on a Tuesday evening for dinner with some friends and was immediately assaulted by the heat. They either have no air conditioning or don't want to run it. Everyone in my party had beads of sweat running down their faces before food was even served. Our server didn't check on us once after our food was served despite us running out of water and there being only 3 parties in restaurant. Food as always is 5/5. Perhaps better to visit in the winter when indoor dining room temperature is more moderate. read more

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

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

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

My husband and I finally checked out Adamo's Friday night and it did not disappoint! We had a 5:15pm dinner reservation that I was able to easily make over the phone. The inside is fairly small so a reservation is highly encouraged. The have a parking lot next to their building which is nice considering they are in the heart of Midtown and we all know how parking goes around there. We ordered a beer and a Prosecco to start. Followed by Polenta Sliders that were melt in your mouth delicious. For our entrees, we ordered the Four Cheese Ravioli and Adamo's Cheeseburger. The Ravioli was cooked to perfection and it also came with garlic bread and a house salad that was so light and refreshing. The cheeseburger was decent, but the real star were the fries on the side - crunchy on the inside and pillow-y soft on the inside. Hands down, some of the best French fries I have ever had! For dessert, we ordered the Cannoli to share and an Espresso to keep the party going! Staff from the moment we entered, to the moment we left were beyond friendly and personable. I believe the man working the check-in counter is Adamo or at the very least, the owner - don't quote me on that though! They are open for lunch, close briefly and then reopen for dinner! They even offer cooking classes which my husband and I plan to check out very soon! I will be dreaming of those Raviolis and fries for a long time. I can't wait to come back! read more

See all

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

Anniversary dinner. Our order: octopus, carbonara and bolognese (came with house salad and bread) The complimentary salad was the most well executed with an appetite-piquing vinaigrette that tantalized my stomach, however, it could have been tossed more prior to serving. I encounter dill infrequently so I was initially skeptical when the herb covered the octopus. Much to my surprise, it was a delightful pairing especially in the company of minced garlic and roasted potatoes that soaked up the marinade. While I have no gripes about its flavor, the texture screamed overcooked - crunchy outer, starting-to-get-rubbery inner. The pastas were cooked to al dente, but the sauces were somewhat... runny, so they slid off the spaghetti and tagliatelle. The fresh parsley on the toasted bread helped to cut through the creamy taste of raw yolk, and added flair to the otherwise averagely performing ragu. The most disappointing aspect of the night was the service. I made reservations and was turned away upon an earlier arrival (6:50 versus 7) by who I assumed to be the owner. He stated that he did not have a table ready given that we were early. We returned 10 minutes later, only to wait another 5 minutes, for him to ask a table to leave (disclaimer: I do not encourage or agree with the owner's approach) Once seated, the stalling game began. No one checked on us until we flagged a server down to get the meal going after we realized that they took care of patrons that arrived later. It was nearly 40 minutes between our appetizers and entrees of my husband and I smiling awkwardly at each other, wondering where our food was. The restaurant was indeed filled to the brim tonight and possibly overbooked, but I do feel that there could have been better organization. The kitchen was prioritizing and pumping out takeout over dine-in orders and the servers were focusing more of their attention on larger parties. The environment was unexpectedly loud and rowdy for a Sunday evening, and not what I had envisioned for our anniversary. I wanted to love this restaurant like the rest of internet. Sadly, it fell flat from food to service. I am not sure if I will return. read more

See all

The food was delicious, but it was WAAAAAY too LOUD. It was so loud that i couldn't have a decent conversation with my partner sitting across from me and ruined the whole evening. Which was a shame because we waited an hour in the rain to get seated. The brick walls and tight spacing makes the sound bounce around and really ruins it, especially if you get seated at the bench table elbow to elbow with strangers who are screaming at each other. Even though the food and service were great, we won't be back until they do something about the noise. Maybe we'll do takeout next time, or go somewhere else. read more

See all

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

My boyfriend and I came here on a whim on a Friday night. He has been here before but this was my first time. After reading reviews, I knew this place was small and intimate so I hoped the wait wouldn't be too long without a reservation. We walked in and waited a few minutes before getting placed at the bar. The place is really small, has a few tables, a long communal table and space at the bar. I ordered the bolognese and my bf ordered the four or five cheese ravioli. Both were great! Pasta is extremely fresh and the sauce is very savoury! They broke come with a side salad and garlic bread. Portions are a bit smaller and I finished everything but it was good enough for me since I'm on portion control. Overall a solid place if you are craving pasta! read more

The pasta is good here although I wish they had more options, especially with red sauce. There can be quite a wait so reservations are recommended, but fortunately we were able to get a seat at the bar. Apparently, they have their own parking one the side which I missed. I like that their pastas are freshly made. Great place for Italian food. read more