I had no idea that such a wonderful, authentic Italian restaurant had been hiding in an unassuming…read moreElk Grove strip mall this whole time! Palermo doesn't look like much from the outside, but you can feel the love that went into this place on the inside. From being greeted by the Sicilian owner at the front to the super friendly servers and other staff, you just feel so welcome from the start. There is a full cocktail menu and full service bar to star things off, and a few house specials. I got the West Coast Colada, which is a very pineapple-forward, simple rum cocktail without the coconut side of the class drink. It was lovely, if not a little on the weak side alcohol wise. Every dish we ordered was fantastic (shout out to the minestrone soup), but the star of the show was the lasagna. I was wondering why the lasagna was a $45 dish until i saw it delivered to nearby tables and my mouth dropped. This single slice of lasagna could feed 4 people (or more) and consists of a couple DOZEN layers of noodles. It was the best, and biggest lasagnas I've ever had, and I'm still eating it 4 days later! The desserts were also absolutely delicious, with a very creamy take on tiramisu, and a very well-named "temptation" chocolate cake. The cherry on top of dessert was when the owner came and chatted with us about the origins of the lasagna and the restaurant. Just a lovely Italian man with a passion for food that somehow landed him in Elk Grove of all places! We will absolutely be returning. I mean heck, $45 for a week's worth of delicious lasagna ain't a bad deal!

I've left reviews before and I had to come back to leave another one. You seriously cannot miss…read morewith Palermo. It is a family owned and run business. The family is absolutely the best and most welcoming. In my opinion, this is a restaurant for special occasions and/or for casual gatherings or meet-ups; and one thing that is for sure is you must sit down and ENJOY. No need to rush! One of my favorite parts about visiting Parlermo's is watching their family host and interact with patrons. Seriously, it's like visiting family. As far as recommendations: start with the calamari! Their homemade sauce is AMAZING-particularly if you love garlic! My go to is the farfalle; and my boyfriend enjoys gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce and meatballs (not on the menu-but as a build your own option-try it and you'll see!) I would highly recommend this restaurant. I hope you enjoy!

The food is really good. I judge an Italian restaurant by their carbonara, and this place hits the…read morespot. Service is good but they do get busy so it took a while to get our big group (13) order rolling. Sever himself was very nice and attentive. We were celebrating our friend's birthday. We let the server know and he surprised us with a nice ice cream at the end of our meal. Ambiance is nice but kinda outdated looking for my liking.

Coming here since 2017, "frequent flyers" driving from Rocklin…read more.. Food: OK, when compared to previous dining experience over the years. Ambiance: Always good Service: Great, until we received the bill and the Server's response to our request for a correction We ordered the Pork Fusilli, and a Sicillian pizza, added a $5 Salad (pix attached). Server gave us the bill, upon review, we noticed a "1/2 Caesar Salad" and a corresponding $13 charge, not $5... Certainly NOT what we ordered . We explained to the Server the error and she apologized, said the bill will be corrected. Upon the Server's return, she said she was sorry and informed us we ordered the Caesar, not the regular $5 salad. Really? Instead of correcting their mistake, we now found ourselves having to explain to the Server, twice what actually happened while she took our order, I pointed out to their menu and I said "we wanted to add the $5.00 salad". That was it! We never asked for the Caesar, and specially a "half-order". The Server emphatically refused to correct the mistake. Obviously her decision would have never be my choice, had I been the Server, or the owner of the restaurant. We hate giving bad reviews, but being unnecessarily placed in this awkward position we did not appreciate it.

We loved this small family style restaurant. The decor is simple and service warm and welcoming. So…read moremuch to choose from on the menu it can be overwhelming so just plan to come again. I was craving the eggplant parmigiana and was told the eggplants had been delivered to the owners home and therefore, was not available. Funny! So we settled on the shrimp and chicken dish - apparently a fan favorite- and chopped salad. Both delicious with ample portions for two to split. Interesting note - they offer cauliflower crust pizza- a must try next time. Enjoy!

I've been to Italy--including Sicily--more times than most people have left California, and my…read morepartner even holds an Italian birth certificate. With that context, we don't take Italian food lightly. That's exactly why Ippolito's Trattoria stands out. Nick, the owner, is there seven days a week. Whether he's running the kitchen like a true master or walking the dining room checking in with guests, his presence is constant. His wife is often by his side, and together they've built something that feels less like a restaurant and more like a family. The staff reflects that--welcoming, attentive, and genuinely warm. Now, the food. The chicken parmigiana is massive--easily two meals--and executed perfectly. The chicken is tender, well-seasoned, and balanced. We usually start with calamari or a shared salad, both consistently excellent. I'm especially particular about carbonara, and this is the only place in Sacramento that truly gets it right. No shortcuts. No cream. No smoked bacon. They respect the tradition--using proper ingredients like guanciale or pancetta and incorporating the egg the way it's meant to be. It's easily the best carbonara I've had in years. The arancini are another highlight. If you've ever made them at home, you know the effort involved--this is the real deal. Crispy outside, rich and flavorful inside, and absolutely authentic. The bread is baked fresh daily by Nick, and it shows. The pasta is artisan-quality, also made fresh, and sourced from a trusted local partner. Every detail reflects care and intention. Dessert is not an afterthought here. The tiramisu--made in-house--is flawless. And the cannoli? Outstanding. The shells have the perfect crunch, and the fillings are rich without being overpowering. Even the pizzelle cookies are done right. It's no surprise they've earned recognition, including: Best Italian Restaurant in Sacramento Best Restaurant Overall in Sacramento Beyond the food, Nick is active in the community and gives back, which only adds to the experience. We've enjoyed this place so much that we've chosen them to cater my 60th birthday for 20 very discerning Italian family members--many of whom we've already brought here, all with the same glowing reactions. If there's any criticism to address, it's usually from people saying the food isn't salty or herb-heavy enough. That misses the point. This is balanced, authentic cooking--where ingredients shine without being masked. I've been to Papa Gianni's in Cameron Park dozens of times over the years, and it's a great spot. But when it comes to the Sacramento region, Ippolito's Trattoria is my go-to, without question.

Everything was perfect!! The Filet was cooked perfectly, the prime rib was like butter, salmon…read moredelish, and the ravioli was supple and hearty. Highly recommended! Oh, and everyone is so nice

Love this place! The "Girl Dinner" is a great value (Caesar salad, fries, a pasta and a cocktail)…read morefor $29. The burrata and tomato app is a go to as well. In the mood for garlic? Their garlic bread has actual cloves on it. The servers and the manager, Chris, are always on point. Definite plus, it's in the little downtown, cute part of Elk Grove!!!

Todo un Poco is a hidden gem!!!It's hands-down the BEST restaurant in Elk Grove. The fresh and…read moreunique flavor combinations are such a welcome relief from the mundane. The restaurant ambiance is as striking and unique as their food. Maria and the crew make it feel like you're coming home for supper. The attentiveness of the servers is a constant, as it's a team effort. Although we love to come in for a meal, the Family Take-Out meal can't be beat for a quick and hearty dinner at home. Amazing, pizza, pasta, salad and bread cannot be beat especially when the portions allow for left overs! It's easy to put Todo Un Poco on a regular rotation for dining out!

Alway love going to this gem while visiting family in Elk Grove…read more The service is exceptional, Maria the owner is always quick to make you feel welcomed. The meals are creative and culinary treat To your tastebuds. Love large format paintings on walls. All four of us enjoyed our meals. When in town I will be back to enjoy the amazing blends of cooking styles.

Is the best place i eat ever, it has a good service, i like how the workers help you,…read more Thank you. =)

We came to Olive Garden for lunch today because my granddaughter doesn't eat lunch at school, and…read moreno soccer practice today. We were able to sit and have a leisurely lunch. We missed the cutoff for lunch (3:00) though so we had the Pasta Bowl (for $16.99) and was able to try different sauces and pasta style, so it was well worth it. We choose the zuppa toscano soup for our starter, and it is the best. I love the tasty sausage and fresh kale in it, and the red pepper adds a little spice. I love the fettuccini with Alfredo sauce the best but decided to try the five cheese marinara first, and it was good, like a creamy marinara with cheeses blended into the sauce. Our server, Xavier, was absolutely the best. So pleasant, very nice, and so efficient. He had no problems handling all the tables around us, and the bar as well. All by himself, staying very steady, and easy going. I hope to be seated in his area the next time I come.

Service: 4.0 perfectly paced Food: 3.2…read more We haven't been to OSF in a long time so wifey gave me the night off from cooking. We arrive 5'ish so hopefully before the dinner rush and we were right. We got greeted and seated right away. Our server took drink orders and brought over bread and butter for our table. After a few minutes we ordered: Pot poured and I could decide, so I let the server pick between the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo or Chicken Parmigiana. Soup and salad delivered promptly followed by our main course which I receive the chicken fettuccini. Food was good, but nothing stood out to write about. BTW: I truly appreciate how the waiter spaced out our food throughout our entire meal, it's a lost art. Oh and we did get the spumoni ice cream too!

Went to the Elk Grove Location for dinner. We were going to go to the Sac Location but their…read moreparking sucked and opted to go to this one which was on our route home. I made an open table reservation, they sat us promptly when we arrived, they were accommodating and gave us a table right in the front so my grandma didnt have to walk far. The server came over and took drink order for me while the others went to the restroom. They started us an order of garlic cheese bread. The old spaghetti factory has been one of my favorites since I was a child, the closest being nearly 2 hours from where we live now we go when we are near one of the locations. Their special hot peach margarita was delicious, I hope they decide to keep it on the menu long term. I always get the browned butter mizithra spaghetti and an order of the mizithra broccoli. My grandma got the lobster and crab Ravioli and she said they were to die for. Overall great trip to this location

We had the good fortune to try Allora tonight. What a treat! The ambiance is modern and inviting,…read moreif loud. (Soft surfaces would help a lot.) The menu was varied and had a myriad of interesting and unique dishes. The service was excellent, including the delightful manager who also poured wines and checked in often. The food was very good and absolutely gorgeous. Eclectic plating and dishes with beautiful arrays of colors, textures and layers. Every dish was good, but there were a few stand outs. The melon gazpacho with melon, prosciutto and sweet shrimp was something I've never had before. It was cool and creamy and refreshing. The lasagna was something I've never creamy and rich. The halibut, with a super thin butter toast as the 'skin' was a revelation. And the desserts were something I've never well considered and played, not super sweet with contrasting sour and creamy notes in each one we tried. Overall a lovely experience and a great place to celebrate life.

Oh my! Where to start. This was a wonderful meal. It is expensive, but what an amazing meal. We…read morestarted with cocktails. My wife had "it must be Summer. This is like a special French 75. I loved my Paloma. We had the four coarse tasting. For antipasti she had panzanella. I loved the smoked corn vellutata. This was a cool smokey corn soup. Very refreshing on a warm evening. For pasta she had bucatini ala Traponese. I really enjoyed agnolotti. It was wonderfully light but quite flavorful. For entrees she loved scallops. The pork loin was great for me. She loved her desert of ciambella while I savored bomboloni. The staff assisted us perfectly with helpful suggestions and prompt attention. The only minor concern was excess noise on the patio. We're getting older so for us the loud fan and a few loud other diners were a slight inconvenience, but overall our experience at Allora was superb. Thank you.

This is likely the best restaurant in the Pocket/Greenhaven neighborhood and is definitely worth…read morethe trip for those who don't live in the neighborhood. A very small quaint restaurant with high quality ingredients and a cozy ambiance. A husband and wife run this place with a few staff and it is packed almost every night. I'd recommend making a reservation. They even recommended an appetizer because "there's only one chef and he's working on 31 plates". There are some patio seating in addition to the indoor tables and the bar. Nevertheless, it didn't seem to be an incredibly long wait for our food. We ordered the orchiette con salsiccia, which seems to be on the menu often. One of my favorite things to order. The sausage is cooked perfectly and has good flavor and I love the broccoli rabe and pasta texture. It's not a very saucy dish but full of flavor. We also tried the fregoli e gamberi. Again, not saucy, but great flavor. The shrimps were cooked really well and had great salinity and spice.

We arrived as a party of 4 on a Friday night at 7pm. Though it wasn't too busy, we ended up waiting…read moreabout 30 minutes for our main course to arrive -- not too long if we were just a party of adults, but with a young kid, this was a bit on the long side (not the fault of the restaurant). Other than the wait, the waiter and waitress were lovely and attentive through the meal. Our appetizer (asparagus & burrata, with prosciutto) did arrive quickly. It was tasty, though two of us found the burrata cheese quite salty, and the asparagus was a bit chewier than I expected. The Torchio e Granchio stole the night; the Dungeness crab meat was excellent and tasted fresh, and matched the cream sauce well (which I normally don't like to eat, but was great with the crab). The beef and pork meatballs were sizeable, which was appreciated; we found them a bit over-flavored however (particularly with oregano), and the sauce-to-meat proportions was a bit much (way too much sauce for the amount of pasta and meatballs for our taste). I found the Orecchiette con Salsiccia to be wwayyy more spicey than the Fregola e Gamberi. Though on the menu they both have one chili sign beside them, I could barely taste any spice in the Fegola e Gamberi, but in the end I picked out a small pile of chili pepper bits from the Orecchiette, which even after doing so my mouth still burned through the meal. They definitely need to add an extra chili next to this dish in the menu.

Food was 5 out 5 stars the atmosphere was small and comfortable like family Sunday dinners. Our…read morehost could of checked in on us instead of us looking for Her . I absolutely love the chicken parm. And spaghetti w/meat balls!!! And of course an Italian soda !

The food is good. Their house salad dressing is amazing! We always order to go because the ambiance…read moreis not good. They need to clean up the patio and inside looks like a storage area.