Wonderful food and wonder vibe. Went for my wedding anniversary and was treated with champagne…read more 10/10 would do again

One of my favorite dinner spots in Sacramento. Every time…read moreI've been here the staff has been extremely friendly and the food/drinks are always 10/10. It is a bit on the pricey side, but perfect for a special occasion! Super cute and cozy inside, and when it's nice out there is a decent size patio.

Absolutely delicious spot! We didn't make a reservation but they were more than happy to…read moreaccommodate 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!

We came here a few times pre-pandemic and I didn't remember being wowed, so I wanted to give them…read moreanother 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.

Super friendly staff in the front --specifically Joon. Additionally, good food and nice environment!read more

I had a great experience at Urban Eats on Fair Oaks in Sacramento, thanks to Jasmine. She was…read moreincredibly patient while explaining the menu and took the time to recommend some of their most popular items, which made ordering much easier. What impressed me even more was that she was the only cashier on duty and had a line of customers, yet she never rushed me or made me feel like I was holding things up. She stayed friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the entire interaction. Excellent customer service like Jasmine's deserves to be recognized. Thank you for making my first visit such a positive experience!

I have friends in the Sacramento area that have always touted the concept of "farm to fork" in that…read morethe region's farms are the direct source for so many restaurants. We decided for our last night all together we would pick a highly rated one for a special meal. Magpie Cafe right in downtown fit the bill and we were thoroughly impressed by everything. We ordered just about every special plus many other dishes, some multiple, from appetizers through to desserts. It's in a beautiful area of the city, open to the street and green park. We opted to sit outside as it was a lovely evening. The beer menu had some regional favorites, all small and well chosen. For food we went all out, and I'll let the photos speak for themselves. Everything was so colorful and presented beautifully. Highlights were the pickles, fried asparagus, anchovies, and croquettes. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about our dishes, she added to the experience. If you're in the area, this restaurant is worth a stop. They even have a cafe in the airport!

Sorry to say but Omg food was so bad. The lamb meatball dish was three tiny meatballs (imagine the…read moresize of Costco meatballs) and dry as a Xmas ornament made of styrofoam. Costco chicken meatballs are tastier and juicer. The romaine lettuce had some non romaine lettuce included as an added benefit? Very strange. No chicken in Caesar salad and still cost $22. There was such a hugeeee delay from the apps/salad to the main dish (burger). The server was nice to take it off but really killed the vibe. Vibes are priceless The server didn't even come back after the starters/apps to ask how things are going or if we needed another drink. No one really needs another drink but it does hit the spot on a special night out and makes the restaurant easy money!! I didn't take any pics of the food because it was that bad. 2 stars due to location/accessibility and that's about it. Maybe that is what they are charging for. The rent lol Hope things turn around at this cafe. Save your money for the time being and go somewhere else

Great food, music, and atmosphere. We were lucky to have Madison as our server! Will definitely…read morecome back when I am in the area.

Came here for the first time with a friend for one of our usual dinner catch-ups. The ambiance is…read morechill and casual--perfect for a relaxed evening. We were lucky enough to find parking right in front, which felt like a win because parking in this area is pretty tight (and we didn't notice any handicap spots nearby). We were seated right away on a quiet Tuesday evening. Our waitress was friendly, though she wasn't very present throughout the meal. We did have to flag down another server a few times for quick questions, but it wasn't a big deal since we weren't in a rush. We started with their happy hour Justin Cabernet, which was flavorful and a great way to kick things off. For appetizers, we ordered the tuna poke nachos (with rice instead and no sauce), the giant pretzel, and the sweet and spicy shrimp--grilled instead of breaded to keep it gluten-free, which we really appreciated. For our entrees, we both chose the salmon--mine without sauce and hers as prepared. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous. We ended up taking half home for our husbands to try... bonus meal for them!

Our server was very friendly and the food was fantastic. My picky niece said the Mac and cheese…read morewas the best she ever had and the hamburger I got was excellent. Wonderfully cooked and it was tender. The premium price for the hamburger was worth it. The chicken sandwich my nephew had was fantastic and he was a huge fan of the s'mores. Everyone in our party enjoyed what they had. Highly recommend

The food was amazing but the server omg he was so fantastic. Gave us the best customer service Bill…read moreoutstanding. Very happy

My wife had a recent birthday & it fell on a Monday. Not many restaurants open on Monday so it was…read morea good excuse to visit here. We originally wanted to arrive here after a musical play at SAFE convention center but decided against it bc we thought it might be too crowded plus we didn't have reservations prior so coming later again worked better for us, The ambiance inside Ella was extremely elegant & classy & perfect for my wife's recent birthday celebration. She was happy we finally made it after all it was our first visit. Yes can you believe it? After all these years??? I know it was worth the wait. We did order two mocktails: Pressed Linen for me & Pina Picante for my wife. We both enjoyed them. Finally we decided against bread but steak salad for me & lobster roll & side salad for the birthday lady. We were very happy with our choices. Our waitress Jessica brought dessert menu but we passed on it. She didn't let us leave quite yet until she brought out a complimentary birthday dessert sorbet with a lit candle. I was amazed how the candle stood up by itself too! Lit & all!!! It satisfied my wife's sweet tooth! Thank you Ella for doing an excellent job of celebrating my wife's birthday! We finally can say we have been here! It WAS worth the wait too! I think it took us so long bc of the parking situation downtown but they do have valet if you're pressed for time. We managed to get here earlier & found street parking nearby. We visited a nearby coffee shop so my wife could have her favorite latte prior. Bc of that a planned birthday celebration was perfect at Ella's. I'm sure we would return again for a planned celebration. My wife notice a private room in the back could be perfect. We do have a monumental anniversary coming up. So who knows?

Spacious modern restaurant located in the Sacramento downtown area. The kind of place you would…read morevisit for a special occasion. For us, we came here to celebrate a graduation. We ordered the steak tartare to share which was excellent. It comes with an interesting bread you can break apart to carry the steak tartare which you mix with the egg yolk and herbs. The steak was fresh and clean. Highly recommend. For our main dishes, we ordered the fire roasted porchetta, tomahawk ribeye, and pan seared halibut. We also ordered the grilled broccoli as a side. The fire roasted porchetta was a little too dry and very salty. For $52, this was a disappointment. The roasted apricot does go well with the porchetta, providing a little balance. Not recommend. The 48 oz tomahawk steak for $165 was not the best steak I've had but was still good. The steak needs a better char on the outside but was tender. The steak overall was lukewarm and gave you the vibe of eating a prime rib instead of a steak. My guess is that it was prepared for awhile and resting in the kitchen for a little too long before it was brought out along with the other dishes. It was prepared medium rare which was what I requested. Can't say I am a fan of the carrot escabache that was served over the steak. Recommend. The best dish of the night was the pan seared halibut. It came out piping hot; the fish was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Highly recommend. Finally, the grilled broccoli was well seasoned and properly charred which gave it a nice smokey flavor. Ironically, the grilled broccoli had more of a char than the steak! But for $14, felt the portions were quite small. Recommend. After our steak tartare came out, it took another 20 minutes for one of the matte d to come to us to apologize and tell us that they forgot about our main and will take another 15 minutes or so. As a result, we probably waited a good 30 to 40 minutes before our entrees came out after appetizers. It would have been a nice touch if they comped us something like a shared dessert or something but they didn't really do anything about it. Overall, we liked the restaurant for its environment and atmosphere , but service and food were a little uneven, especially for the prices you pay.

Service: 10/5 (love Al, our bartender) Ambience: 10/5…read more Most importantly, love this lamp at the bar. This is the best corner spot in Sac!

I've been here on several occasions for a quick drink before or after a meal in Sac. I haven't had…read morea chance to dine in but I did try the smoked trout dip last time I was there and enjoyed it as an appetizer. The chips they served alongside it were tasty and very crisp! The service is always good here, they give you your space to chat but waters are always full and they come by often to check on you. I love that I haven't had to wait to be seated even thought I've always been a walk in. I've tried a variety of cocktails here all of them have been good. Tequila, dirty martini, and a whiskey cocktail from their menu have all been enjoyable. I only wish the martini olives were stuffed with blue cheese and that they served you more than one.