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    Ippolito's Trattoria

    4.5 (535 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken fettuccine
    Phong V.

    It's a cute place for a date. We ordered chicken fettuccine and chicken parm. The food was decent, the pasta could have been better. The service was top notch. We might try the pizza next time.

    Lasagna
    Christina N V.

    I've been here two times with coworkers for lunch. Both times we absolutely loved the food and service. Today, I had the lasagna and insalata ippolito. The salad was very delicious. I loved the balasamic dressing they had. It is slightly sweet and tangy that paired well with the tomatoes and cheese. The lasagna was perfection. Everything is made from scratch and it shows in the food. My coworkers loved their pizza, Cesar salad, and the casarecce gambretti. Next time, I'd love to come for dinner with my husband. The spot looks perfect for a date night with dim lighting and great Italian music. Service was excellent as well. Very attentive and friendly

    Eggplant Parmesan
    Susan B.

    Really enjoyed our first experience here! I've had it on my want-to-visit list for a while and tonight was the night!! It did not disappoint. We started with the burrata. It was delish! Creamy and served over arugula with grape tomatoes. I thought it was perfect. I ordered the casarecce gamberetti. The shrimp were cooked to perfection. The veggies fresh and crisp enough. The pasta yummy! The sauce light and not overpowering. My husband ordered the eggplant Parmesan and it was so good!! I really enjoyed the thick rounds of eggplant. It was served with the casarecce and marinara. My husband got a cannoli to go. No picture there - he inhaled it before I got one. He said it's in his top three and he's tried many!! I look forward to our next visit.

    Friday night 7pm open sign
    Melissa W.

    On a Friday night at 7pm after driving from Sacramento airport, I popped in to this restaurant. There were several empty tables but I could tell the restaurant was busy. After waiting a few minutes they asked if the bar was okay. Party of 1 - so they sat me at the bar. After about 3 minutes they came back and said they couldn't serve me because they had a large party just add 10 people. Extremely poor customer service!!!

    Spaghetti Carbonara
    Jacob M.

    Came here for a special occasion and made a reservation for dinner. Definitely out of the way and in a pretty random spot, a true hole-in-the-wall kind of place, but we were seated immediately and the inside was much more charming than the outside. Very family-owned vibes while still feeling nice and welcoming. Service was great throughout the meal, and our waiter gave us some really good recommendations and information about the menu. They also corked our wine and kept it on ice, which was a nice touch. To start, we ordered the fried stuffed ravioli and bruschetta. We were also given complimentary fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic, which was a great addition. The fried ravioli was very good, kind of like a fancier mozzarella stick, and the marinara it came with was flavorful and balanced. The bruschetta was perfect: crusty bread topped with sweet, fresh tomatoes. So simple but so good. For mains, we ordered the carbonara and the wild mushroom ravioli. The mushroom ravioli was excellent, meaty and earthy in an addicting truffle cream sauce where the truffle flavor really shines through. The carbonara came out extremely hot, so it was initially hard to fully taste the flavors, but once it cooled a bit it was delicious. Maybe it could've used a touch more salt, but still very good overall. The pancetta was nice too, maybe just a little crispier and more rendered would've taken it even further, but it still brought that fatty, salty flavor I love. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu along with the chocolate and caramel cannolis. The cannolis were good, not anything especially memorable, but still a nice treat. The tiramisu completely stole the show. It was made fresh, which I was initially unsure about since tiramisu usually sits for a while, but the texture was amazing because the ladyfingers still had a slight crispness to them. We took the rest home, and after firming up overnight it was somehow even better the next day. Honestly the best tiramisu I've ever had. Great food, great service, and I'll definitely be back, even though I'm usually not even a huge Italian food fan.

    Calamari
    Jacob A.

    The reason we went in initially was because of a photo that the business owner had posted on Yelp advertising their happy hour, and it just happened to be that time of day when we were looking for a place to eat nearby. We were given regular dinner menus, but none of the happy hour choices were listed on the menu so we asked the waiter for a happy hour menu the next time he came around. After a confused blank stare, we were informed that they didn't have a happy hour. Then on second thought, we were told that happy hour was an online order only special. I thought it would be strange to order a draft beer to go, but if they were offering then I would give it a shot. Pulled up their website to order from the special online happy hour menu, but still no happy hour menu to be found. What I did find was myself becoming less happy and more irritated as it was never our plan to order from anything but the happy hour menu. Now we felt obligated to order something since we had already been given water and free bread, but were very disappointed by the false advertisement. The inside of the restaurant was painted to appear like old Italian architecture. Dark woods used throughout the design giving the place a romantic feel. Pizza had good flavor and seems to have been made in house, but the bottom of the crust was too crunchy for our liking. The texture of the free bread provided with table service seemed strange and unlike any other Italian breads we've had. It was more like an unsweetened pound cake that had been microwaved. I don't like to complain about free things, but IMHO I feel like the meal would have been better if the bread was left out completely. Calamari came out of the kitchen hot and crispy on the outside but tender on the inside, just as it should be. Marinara dipping sauce was good, but felt factory made.

    Lobster ravioli
    Ted Q.

    This was some of the best Italian food I've eaten in Sacramento, hands down. The calamari was perfect, with just enough spicy sauce to add kick without overpowering the flavor. The lobster ravioli was also a hit and excellent, with a reasonable portion of real lobster in the ravioli. The Caesar salad was a very generous portion as well. Definitely coming back soon!!

    Fried Stuffed Ravioli
    Cameron B.

    Long story short, this is place is a gem and if you're in the Rancho area I'd be willing to say this is the best if not one of the best local Italian restaurants. My wife and I went for valentines dinner here, and we were both blown away with every dish both in taste and preparation, one of the few places I would say serves almost too much food. The complimentary bread was light and fluffy and was more than just some lame bread. Our apps were the bruschetta and the fried ravioli. The bruschetta comes out on fresh toasted bread, just enough to give it a crunch but still with a soft center- the tomatoes tasted fresh and there is also some toasted cheese on the bottom and some garlic on top, definitely sets the bar for a good bruschetta. The fried ravioli were huge and completely filled with cheese, the fry was perfectly crispy and every bite was better than the last- the highlight though might have been the marinara it came with, which honestly might have been one of the best marinaras I've had at a restaurant, just super, super flavorful. Apps definitely get a 5/5 For our entrees I got the chicken parm and she got the spaghetti. I've said before in my reviews that I'm a bit of a protein snob and I love my extra protein, but without even asking the protein on each dish was more than enough, and the dishes themselves were enormous. My chicken was juicy, crispy, and super well seasoned. Her spaghetti has so much sausage in it, and it was so good- even the noodles themselves had a handmade bite to them. Just a fantastic 5/5 experience for both dishes. My only warning is to be careful of the orange drizzle, it's very spicy! Our service was both fun and polite, I unfortunately did not remember our servers name but he made it fun and helped answer all of our questions. If you are looking for Italian in this area please give this restaurant your business, everything about it is perfect.

    Brushcetta, Cannoli, Tuscan Chicken & Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi
    Marie T.

    The food is fantastic! Service was wonderful, friendly and quick. The place was clean, cozy and very nice setting for small or large groups, I highly recommend this place. We ordered chicken & shrimp, shrimp scampi and bruschetta. After sitting and chatting awhile, then we had cannoli, however, it was not their homemade version, but you have to get their homemade, it's wonderful!!

    Free bread!
    Nikolette C.

    Been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally got my chance on a recent Friday evening. I was fairly surprised to see it mostly empty despite all the good reviews. I loved the Italian Tuscan decor inside and our waitress was friendly and attentive. We ordered bruschetta to start and I don't know what they did but that was some of the BEST bruschetta I have ever had! 5/5!! We also ordered minestrone (I thought it was great but my partner thought it was standard), lasagna, and veal parmigiana. My lasagna was EXCELLENT!! Wow. Perfectly cheesy and the sauce was out of this world. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The veal was excellent as well and served with some noodles. The noodles weren't super special but I thought paired well with the excellent veal. For desert we had to try the Carmel and chocolate connolis. The connolis don't compare to what you can find in Boston but definitely some of the best connolis I have found in California. Highly recommend giving this place a try for excellent Italian food!

    Fettucine Alfredo with Chicken.

    Great food! We wanted to have food outside of downtown Sacramento after spending a few hours at the zoo. We were not disappointed. Probably the best Italian food we have had. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. You know it's a good sign when there are legit Italians at the restaurant. We went around 3:30pm and it was nice and not busy by the time we got out of there a crowd of people started to show for the dinner rush. Ambiance was nice and loved the music and beautiful mural. Thank you guys so much.

    Caesar salad
    Mia M.

    This place was absolutely packed due to a Women's conference I attended at Destiny Church. We walked over during the break and we order a few salads which we were told were a decent size and a pasta dish to split. The salads came out quickly and the were loaded. The dressing was already applied but it wasn't drenched. We got the Ippolito Spinach salad and the Caesar Salad. The Tuscan chicken and shrimp pasta had a kick to it. The shrimp was juicy and the sun-dried tomatoes drenched in sauce were so appropriately paired with the chicken. We had a difficult time getting our bill and to-go boxes because it was so busy but it is definitely worth giving a try...

    Eva H.

    The place is very nice with the cutest art wall of Venice, Italy. Service is great very welcoming. We had a big party and they were very good at accommodating and the place is also spacious. I would not give it 5/5 because of the food although it was alright yet not the best pasta.

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    Ask the Community - Ippolito's Trattoria

    Casual attire ok?

    Yes, casual attire is just fine. I've seen a man with jeans and a t-shirt eating there.

    Have bar seating?

    Yes they do

    What are the Gluten free lunch options if any? Is there anything besides Salad?

    Yes! Let your server know. They can make most of their lunch menu gluten free!

    Is your restaurant kid friendly ? We have a 4 month old.

    The staff is so kind and attentive and the restaurant is warm and comforting. I don't see why you couldn't bring your baby to dinner.

    Are you open onSunday?

    Yes they are They open for brunch now too… 

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    Paesanos - This pasta dish is super delicious!!

    Paesanos

    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    7.7 mi•Midtown
    •$$

    Came for midweek work lunch around noon, got sat quickly inside…read more Service was quick and restaurant was clean and not crowded. 5/5 Spaghetti carbonara! This dish is absolutely amazing! Crispy bacon and rich sauce. Generously seasoned with red pepper flakes, Parmesan and some salt. Added a side salad but it was moderately portioned and pretty lackluster. Passable next time. The garlic bread is also not my favorite but it comes with the pasta so that's a nice plus.

    Overall the experience, price, and food were cool. If I'm being transparent our server wasn't…read moregreat. I was so excited to return to this place as I haven't been in over a year. The Pork Fusilli is amazing. Hands down never had it better anywhere else. Imagine my disappointment when it was so over spiced it was almost inedible. I legit had to take a bite and sip water. I like a good kick but this was a huge miss. I heard the person at the next table complaining about it as well so I'm glad it wasn't just me. The salad added was a nice touch especially since I could barely eat my meal due to the excessive heat profile. The mocktail was pretty good although a bit more tart than I would have expected it was refreshing. My boyfriend got the fettuccine which he enjoyed but to his surprise when he heated up his leftovers found a piece of plastic in his food. (He will upload his own review) The dessert was delicious. There is no menu but they have tiramisu and some sorbets. One other thing but I can't recall. The service is where it was a HUGE miss. Our server was gone a lot of the time and didn't do a great job returning for refills, the check, to check in. When we came the restaurant was pretty bare so I can't give grace for it being crowded he was just MIA. We waited a bit and since we were outside had to cover our food with napkins to fight off the flies since he took forever to return. Overall I'm not sure if we will be returning due to the experience which is a real bummer since I really enjoyed the place the last time around. The place was a vibe but the experience was definitely a MISS Also there is some downtown fee that was assessed on our bill that I didn't even want to argue or question but I don't recall seeing it on the menu and wasn't happy about.

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    Pazza Notte

    Pazza Notte

    4.1(625 reviews)
    7.6 mi•Midtown
    •$$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    Pazza Notte is definitely busy for a reason! We came here for a birthday dinner and had the best…read moretime. The staff here is very friendly and attentive. We got seated pretty quickly and immediately ordered drinks. The Martinis are delicious and they give you shaker with them so its essentially two drinks in one. We have tried pretty much all the flavors and you cant go wrong. Now for the food, the burrata appetizer was absolutely delicious. The sundried tomato and chilli on top cuts through the creamy burrata and is such a great way to start your meal. We also ordered the classic penne vodka and fettuccini pesto. Both were delicious. What really stole the show for me, though, was the mushroom pizza. So simple but so delicious! The roasted portobello was earthy and warm and the truffle oil was a great addition and not overbearing. Overall, we had such a great time here. Will definitely be back!

    2nd time here & wouldn't come back - ordered $8 chicken to add to my pasta (see photo) & was…read moreconfused as to where the chicken was. confirmed with server/chef they only add 4 ounces, but from the photo it looks like nothing. they were kind enough to offer a whole order of pasta to go. food 5.5/10 - caesar salad was tasty - free bread is always a plus - calamari breading is very heavy + not much flavor, the side sauces save it service 7/10 - server was kind, checked up on us regularly - waited 30 min for 1 plate of pasta ambiance 5/10 - very hot inside - went on saturday morning & they leave the door open, so i kept swatting flies

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    Il Fornaio

    Il Fornaio

    3.9(1k reviews)
    8.7 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Il Fornaio is a beautiful restaurant to dine at that has a nice high end feel. Pricing-wise, I'd…read moresay the food is mid-high in tier, but doesn't reach the cost of other such places - which is a great thing as Il Fornaio is a wonderful place to hold a special event or celebration. You'll definitely enjoy the elegant decor and picturesque dining room. As the name suggests, Il Fornaio is an Italian restaurant that serves pasta dishes, salads, soups, and other Italian fare. The food is well presented and and the quality is certainly there. It didn't disappoint, but I personally wasn't blown away by it either. It's just very solid you get what you pay for food. Usually that means you buy cheap food and you get cheap tasting stuff, but here you pay a good amount and you get pretty good food. We came on a pretty busy evening and service took a little longer than I expect that it typically would. But overall it wasn't bad... just very busy. I do think that Il Fornaio does get pretty busy regularly because it is a popular restaurant in Sacramento. Just keep that in mind on busy nights like weekends and special dates.

    I wasn't expecting good Italian food in Sacramento, so when a colleague suggested this place for…read moredinner, I agreed. Im also not much an Italian food fan really. Crazy I say this as I was in a serious relationship once with an Italian lol. I know I sound like a miserable wretched human being, but its quite ubiquitous and a lot of it is not too hard to make. But I do like a good pizza and there are Italian dishes I like (ones I cannot make like Sardinian wild boar or squid ink pasta). First, this dining room is gorgeous, the bar space is really nice. Saw a handsome gent in a nice suit sitting at the bar, which was a nice accessory to an already elegant and dare I say sexy bar? I had a drink here and then our party moved to a table when everyone arrived. My colleague did us the favor and ordered some antipasti dishes for us and made good choices. The carpaccio was great (and I loved the grana padano cheese - one that I can have) and also enjoyed the tartara di tonno - which is seared ahi tuna. Both with copious amounts of arugula (my favorite). Great choices as I love raw anything that's well made. Since it was Tuesday, one of my colleagues ordered the pasta trio which is a special for Tuesdays. No idea if it was any good, but colleague cleaned the plate. My other colleague ordered the risotto (which looked great and I love risotto and can make it myself), large portion size and she had a good portion leftover for another meal. I had the branzino in crosta. The portion size for my dish was ridiculous. Fish was decent, but I have had better (in Italy fresh caught). Rooted veggies were probably my favorite (I'm a rabbit and love veggies) and the grilled polenta was so-so. My colleagues ordered panna cotta al limone and it was excellent. I am used to a denser consistency panna cotta and this one was lighter one but well made. I love limoncello or anything with lemons, so this was just lovely. There is only one kind of tiramisu (more pudding style) I like which is made by North Italia and the one here likely was the traditional tiramisu so I declined to get dessert. Overall, a very good choice for a business dinner. Food was good. I deducted one star because I am not much into chain restaurants and prefer to support mom and pop type places. I deducted another star because the service was so SLOW and while we ordered some sparkling for the table, some of us did not get still water and I recall not having much water to drink and its summer. Also, I think the New Yorker in me just doesnt have much patience, but it does seem the cadence here was a different speed I am used to. I'd definitely return to have a few cocktails at the bar, and come back for their HH specials too. This location is in a beautiful setting and I'd come back just to sit at the bar and quietly ogle which cutie might show up...

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    Allora - POLPO - Balsamic glazed octopus, Calabrian chili, ink, potato gnocchi

    Allora

    4.4(873 reviews)
    5.4 mi•East Sacramento
    •$$$$
    Women-owned & operated
    Fine dining

    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.

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    Allora - TORTELLINI EN BRODO - Branzino, scallop, fermented corn, Jimmy Nardello peppers.

    TORTELLINI EN BRODO - Branzino, scallop, fermented corn, Jimmy Nardello peppers.

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