Went on a Saturday evening with a reservation for two. Fantastic service where our server regularly checked in on us for how things were. They replenish their home-made bread which is delicious. Calamari, Caesar salad, bucatini with meatballs and burrata pizza were fantastic with a bottle of Italian red wine. Atmosphere was also nice where we were right next to their windowed off pasta-making/pizza oven area to see some hand-made work. We'll definitely be back. read more

Visited for the first time to celebrate a birthday. We went on a weekday evening and it was quiet. We started with the bruschetta appetizer. The flavor was good, but the tomatoes were served quite cold. I think it would have been better if they had at least been room temperature. We both ordered the Chicken Parmigiana with bucatini. The portion size was large, which was nice considering the dish is $32. The chicken was tender and crispy. It was also my first time trying bucatini, and I enjoyed it. I had no idea hollow noodle pasta existed, so that was a fun surprise. I was only able to eat about half of the dish, but it made for good leftovers the next day for lunch. Overall, the food was fine but nothing especially memorable. When I made the reservation through Resy, I selected that we were celebrating a birthday. There was a handwritten birthday card at the table, which was a nice touch. At the end of the meal, we told our waitress we were too full and didn't want any dessert. Despite that, she still brought out a small tiramisu with a candle. I thought it was a nice gesture and assumed it was complimentary, so I was surprised to see a $10 charge on the bill. I wasn't sure if that's standard at some restaurants when you note a birthday on the reservation, but it was my first time experiencing that. I briefly considered asking about it, but it felt awkward in the moment, so I just paid for it and didn't make an issue of it. Since she had already brought it out for us, I did force myself to eat a few bites. The tiramisu itself was soggy, and I also didn't like that it had chocolate syrup on top, which felt a bit unusual to me since I've never had tiramisu served that way before. Overall, we had a pleasant dinner and service was good, but for the price, the food was just okay. read more

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We were craving Italian and found Vacanza Romana on Yelp and decided to come give it a try. Tucked away in a back corner adjacent to Mimosa House, this restaurant has tasteful decor with booths and tables as well as a lovely patio. We've driven by dozens of times but had never heard of it. We are so glad we found it on Yelp, because the food is great and the service is amazing. The restaurant was pretty much empty when we arrived, with only one table seated. The hostess asked if we had reservations, and we did not. Apparently we just got lucky and got there right before the whole restaurant filled up. Right after we placed our order, it got busy! I would recommend reservations for next time. Ian was our server and he was really great. He knew the menu well and had good suggestions. We started with the focaccia bread which was warm and soft and came with Balsamic vinegar and olive for dipping. It was delicious. For starters, we ordered the meatballs. They come with a crispy bread and a cheesy cream sauce and marinara. So delicious. The meatballs and a Caesar salad with a glass of wine would make for a lovely next meal, so we plan on coming back soon to have that for lunch. For entrees, I ordered the lamb rib ravioli, which is new on the spring menu and was lightly sweet, savory and delicious. Handmade ravioli stuffed with tender lamb meat, garnished with pea shoot tendrils and mint. Do try. My husband had the pappardelle Ragu. It was amazing. Maybe my favorite of what we ordered. It's a rich beef sauce over wide handmade noodles. It's a very comforting dish, rich, savory and beefy. Great with a red wine. We tried the Key lime cheesecake for desert. It was also worth mentioning. We had a great experience and look forward to becoming regulars here. read more

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Had reservations for 7pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant was filled inside and outside with a few 2 tops open inside. Dark ambiance, mostly all servers were smiling and seemed happy to be there. We were seated by a friendly hostess and our server greeted us by informing us about alcohol first thing. He came back with water and asked about alcohol again, we ordered appetizers first. He came back and asked about alcohol again and we said we were not going to be drinking and ordered our entrees. He seemed to be the type of server that gave more attention to you if you ordered alcohol, which I why we saw with all the other tables around us. Meatballs for appetizer- 4 count with the most delicious tomato sauce and ricotta layered under it. The meatballs were so tender (pork and beef) the flavor was on point. We wiped the dish clean of the sauce. It is undeniably the best meatballs and sauce I've ever had at any restaurant. I usually don't like meatballs and the marinara sauce anywhere because the meatballs usually lack flavor and the marinara is too tart. The ricotta cheese pair very well with the marinara sauce. Whole branzino over mashed potatoes- spectacular dish. Head and tail on of it doesn't bother you. The dish is so buttery and flaky with the crispy skin. Skin was so flavorful with a hint of lemon juice over it. It was hard to find all the fish meat because it blended in with the mashed potatoes in the dark ambiance. Rigatoni alla Vodka with added Italian sausage- amazing dish. It was probably one sausage total. Ricotta on top was also a nice touch. House made focaccia bread, so soft and fluffy. I would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

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I really enjoy supporting local restaurants, especially when they've been recommended to me, are literally in my area/backyard so to speak, etc. El Dorado Hills has a lot of restaurants, so there's a great opportunity to try new to me places. I'm always in search of the best of the best, and of the many cuisines I enjoy Italian certainly is at the top of my list. So when Vacanza was recommended, of course I'm going to try it! Friday night, 6:30 PM, and the place was empty. There literally were two tables with customers and that was it. The seating hostess asked us if we had reservations, and I didn't know if she was on auto pilot, or what, but it just seemed odd considering that 95% or more of the restaurant was literally empty. When she saw the look on our faces before we could respond she said oh don't worry I can find a table for you. OK then. It was a little offputting and definitely not welcoming. Once we were seated, we were offered water and everything was weird after that. We were trying to decide on our entrées, and the waitress came over to ask if we wanted to place a drink order and what appetizer did we want? We decided to go ahead and order an appetizer while we were deciding on entrées, but quite frankly in retrospect, it felt like a push for us to really order something because of how dead the restaurant was, which ultimately feels like a push for money, because once we ordered an appetizer, then the waitress said oh by the way, I can bring you some complementary focaccia bread if you would like. If it's complementary, why ask why not present that first and then allow us to take our time trying to figure out what we would like to eat?? The focaccia bread came out and it was this huge brick sized piece of bread. I don't know how many different ways to say horrible, but this definitely was inedible. It was hard, and frankly, it's almost indescribable as to what it tasted like. They presented a small plate with olive oil and balsamic which quite frankly, if we had decided to eat the bread, it absolutely would not have been enough. Yes I realize we can ask for more. At least I believe we could have. The appetizer that we ordered were the stuffed squash blossoms. These are my absolute favorite, and I had asked the waitress if they were in season because they're usually in season for a really short period of time, and she's made the comment that they're always on the menu. Which I sort of brushed off and I should not have. When someone from the kitchen brought the plate to the table, the comment was made about "make sure you enjoy some of the sauce at the bottom of the plate "first off, whatever that white sauce was supposed to be there wasn't very much and definitely not enough for the small expensive serving. The squash blossoms just like the focaccia, or absolutely horrible. Traditionally, stuffed squash blossoms are usually filled with ricotta cheese that has been seasoned, the squash blossom is filled, and they are quickly lightly fried. They are usually incredibly delicious. These were incredibly horrible. Yes I'm saying it again, because I don't know what in the hell was used, but it tasted like oyster sauce and there was nothing creamy or cheesy about any of it. When we were trying to decide what to do because we haven't ordered our entrées yet, and the waitress literally had been over three or four times in between all of this to ask us for our order, the taste in the smell of the food literally was making me ill. I took one for the team, and I said that we needed to leave and that we needed to pay the bill. (30.00 appetizer) The funny thing is, she didn't seem shocked by this How this place stays in business, I don't know. read more

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I noticed this was a new restaurant option on the Resy app to be able to use my Amex Resy credit! I ended up making a reservation for 2 for a Friday night at 6:15pm. We ended up wanting to go sooner since we were hungry and got there around when it opened at 4:30pm for dinner. The restaurant is located in a nice little plaza in EDH right by the theaters. It's tucked all the way in the corner by the stairs to the theater and right next to Mimosa House. The restaurant has both inside and outside dining options but we chose to stay inside. The interior was extremely well decorated and aesthetic. Definitely had a nice European feel to it! We were sat at a table for 2 which was a bit small in my opinion but luckily they had an additional side table to use which I thought was convenient! Definitely smart to have that additional side table so they planned that well! The menu has a good variety from apps to main dishes. We ended up ordering the Casio e Pepe Suppli and Bruschetta for our appetizers. Then for our main dishes, my husband got the Rigatoni Carbonara and I got the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe. We also got the Margherita Pizza to share but ended up only eating 1 slice each since the pasta dishes we got were very filling and delicious! For drinks, my husband got red wine and I got the Peach Bellini. The Peach Bellini wasn't as sweet as I thought it would be so I ended up giving it to my husband and I ordered a Lemon Italian Soda instead. My husband really liked his Rigatoni Carbonara and the little bacon bits in it made it so much better. I also really enjoyed my Bucatini Cacio e Pepe and really liked the way they cooked the pasta for it. Regarding the appetizers, the Bruschetta was my favorite and I thought it was an interesting bruschetta compared to other places that serve it. On top of all the food we ordered, we were also provided with a complimentary Focacia bread with olive oil on the house which was so satisfying that I had to order another one. The Focacia bread was so soft that the bread felt like a cake and dipping it in the olive oil/balsamic was so addicting. Such a good pairing! Overall, I'm glad to see a new restaurant on the Resy app to use my Amex Resy Credit and I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! read more

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My husband and I just recently moved to the area and searched up Italian food on yelp. This place did not disappoint. The scenery was beautiful and elegant. They had a great list of cocktails and wine list. We started with calamari (to die for) and house bread focaccia was PERFECT. So fluffy! We split the corn pasta and pecorino pizza and it was delish!!! We had great service and really enjoyed our evening! We will be back for sure. read more

We were here for the first time and definitely it won't be the last time. Everything was so delicious, feels like we were in Italy. Stuff was very gentle and the service was very good! Highly recommend. read more

Vacanza Romana - Italian Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

This place is super cute and the atmosphere is wonderful. I got a French 75 and I had to try the spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs carried the dish. They were amazing. I'm not a big fan of bucatini. The focaccia bread was alright but I only had a small piece. Looking forward to trying more dishes here. read more

Came here to celebrate a birthday on a weekday. Made a reservation. The place wasn't packed, but it was nice to see a few other tables. Here's the breakdown: Service - 10/10 I wish I remembered her name, but she was on point. Very attentive, checked in often, and really made our first visit stand out. Food Calamari - 4/10 Lightly battered and seasoned well with a good portion, but it came out lukewarm. Felt like it had been sitting. The batter fell apart when dipping into the pesto sauce, which made it hard to enjoy. Giacomo Pizza - 8/10 Fresh and solid. Dough was chewy the way I like it, toppings were spot on, and the peaches with balsamic worked really well together. Unique flavor combo I haven't had before. Would order again. Farmer Ravioli - 7/10 I like that everything's made in-house. Flavorful, packed with meat, and the portion was just enough. I was already full from the pizza, but the six pieces were perfect. Didn't get much of the pesto flavor under it though. Dolce Stephanie - 6/10 Fresh but very doughy. As it cooled, the way it was wrapped made it harder to eat. Portion was fine but the flavor didn't really pop. Grilled Pork Chop - 5/10 Good portion and the glaze had nice flavor, but the chop itself was dry. No juiciness like you'd expect. Wouldn't order again. The starter bread with olive oil and balsamic was a nice touch. It was pricey. Including 3 cocktails, our bill was $200. If I were to come back, it'll be for the pizza and maybe try another pasta, but I'd skip the pork chop. read more

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This place exceeded my expectations! The Chicken Parmigiana was amazing, the chicken and noodles were cooked to perfection! 10/10! The ambience was breathtaking. Very beautiful, elegant and calming environment to say the least! The best part of the whole night was our waitress Taylor. It was my partner and I's anniversary and she made our night very special. She was very welcoming, kind, attentive and provided exceptional customer service! Everything was so amazing, we definitely will be coming back! read more

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We sat outside in the patio last night and had a great time.I believe most Saturday evenings there is live music.The guy playing guitar and singing was very good! We had salads, the pear/fruit and arugula.It was delicious.I had a glass of Frank Family Chardonnay & husband had Auburn Ale Pilsner,it was very good. Our dinners were margarita & the spicy meat pizzas.It was all delicious. My mom would have preferred a ricotta non-meat ravioli dish but still enjoyed her pizza. Fantastic waitress too.We'll definitely come back. read more

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My husband and I had a nice time at VR. First ordered the calamari: it was delicately breaded and the calamari itself seemed to be of very nice quality--not overly chewy. However, personal preference-wise, I prefer a slightly more crispy coating on calamari. Portion size was fair. My husband ordered the lasagna and LOVED it. The pasta texture was very unique and unlike any lasagna I've ever tried. It had a dollop of a delicious, rich, cheesy thick topping. I originally picked the restaurant for the tableside cacio e pep, but unfortunately due to them being understaffed that evening (Thursday), they could only offer the pasta--not the finishing of the pasta at tableside. Disappointed, I ordered the short rib ragu. It was tasty, but in my head I guess I wasn't expecting the meat to come in a ground form. Staff was friendly, and the food came quickly. I love that the pasta is all hand-made! Will return for the tableside cacio e pepe, and hopefully update my rating to 5-stars! read more

Food was great. The bread was super fresh. The calamari was perfectly cooked. I had the ravioli d'vore, which was one ravioli but delicious. Also had the olive oil cake and tasted my husbands tiramisu, both were amazing! Definitely give this place a try. read more

Have been here a few times over the last year and have to give it 3 stars. I kept hoping for a better experience overall, but just couldn't get one. Service has been totally average on each visit, with all having delays upon arrival to even get water and a drink order started. Long waits during slow and busy times for food. Have gotten a different dish each time and none have been truly epic to report on, really just average flavors between pastas, sauces and meats. The Tiramisu was good and worth a repeat order on most visits. Love the outdoor space!! Definitely the right choice when the weather cooperates! read more

Vacanza Romana - Outdoor seating!! - Italian Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

We absolutely love Vacanza Romana! We had the carbonara and the chicken parmigiana, both were amazing, and great portions for the price. The bread is to die for... seriously, I could come here just for that alone. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and you can really tell they put care into everything they make. The wine is veryyyy well priced! We love this place it's such a hidden gem! Definitely support them if you love authentic, delicious Italian food. read more

Vacanza Romana - Italian Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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2024-2025 I've come by 3 times now and have mixed feelings. The Vacanza and Mimosa House are under the same owner and share the space. Our first time here was for a 3 ladies - GNO and it was peach season. I remembered it was a great dinner. We came back a month later and it was a good dinner for 4 adults. We ordered similar items as our first but it wasn't as good this second time around. Peach was towards end of season and it wasn't consistent to our experience just a couple of weeks before. We sat on the Vacanza side our first two times. 2/7/25 - sat on Mimosa side. Ambiance is not as nice or loud but we did have 1/2 the restaurant to ourselves this time. We saw that they updated their seasonal menu so we're excited to come back. We came back again for GNO with 6 ladies and it looks like it's fig season or so we thought. We received nothing with figs despite ordering 2 fig dishes. Starters: We ordered to start the $18 fig bruschetta - described as grilled rustic ciabatta, sacramento honey bruleed figs, cypress grove humbolt fog goat cheese, ricotta, balsamic crema, olive oil and thyme. It was 3 pieces and was mushy and not great. The grilled ciabatta was not crispy so it was a lot of wet goat cheese on soft bread. We also did not get fig but got slices of pear on it instead. We also ordered to share the pig and fig pizza, described as honey roasted figs, arugula salad, twenty four month aged prosciutto di parma, cypress grove humbolt fog goat cheese, balsamic crema - this was very doughy. This was also topped with pear and not fig. I think they were out of fig for the day or something. Fried Mozarella $16 (we've had this all 3 times) - it's the one we all agree is consistent and tasty. Described as fior de latte, parmiginao reggiano, chives and spicy pomodoro sauce. Brussel Sprouts $16 - get this. It was delish! Described as pork jowl fat fried brussels, castelbelbo fonduta, and parmigiano. For my entree, I chose lasagna $27 Described as beef and pork ragu, short rib, bechamel, tomato, pecorino sugo, basil oil, parmigiano and chives. I was surprised on what came out. It was ok, nothing to brag about. 2 of our friends ordered the Pappardelle Al Ragu $27 Described as pork belly and short rib ragu, tomato sauce, castelbelbo fonduta, basil and parmigiano. I recall it was a table favorite on one of the prior dinners but today 2 ladies ordered it and neither finished and didn't take to go. 2 other friends ordered the bucatini and meatballs $26 Described as tomato sauce, parmigiano, whipped ricotta and basil. We asked for a chocolate martini and they don't have it on the menu - they have an espresso but the server kindly asked the bar and they were able to accommodate us and made 4 for dessert. I ordered a cocktail and swapped out gin for vodka so they can make adjustments if you ask which is appreciated. For the over all price to portions, this is definitely on the pricier side. Betting a good portion of our bill were cocktails. I'm not sure if we'd come back anytime soon with the way how things turned out this time around. We'll have to wait and see. read more

Vacanza Romana - LASAGNA - Italian Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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You gotta be kidding me with how remarkable this place is. Ian our server was the best. Haven't had service like that in 10 years, easily. Gave him a silly tip because he deserves it. But the food... my God. Authentic, over the top, the freshest ingredients. Every single thing we ordered was impeccable. Im gonna see if they'll let me move in. read more

Everything was great! Food was really tasty, pasta tastes fresh n they did not skim on the Parmesan!! Ambiance was cool, clean n simple. Had a lil rnb playlist going which i enjoyed. The bourbon butter gelato was def a highlight!! The truffle polenta was really good too. First time here n i left happy n not overly full. The portions were just right! Service was great also. read more

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Came here for a "treat yourself" dinner while solo. I got the pasta tasting with wine pairing. After an initial misunderstanding of whose table I was at, the service was solid. The pastas were incredible and the wines were nicely paired. Definitely not cheap, but worth it for a special meal. read more

Start off by saying, we LOVE this place. Our favorite Italian spot and go to date night spot. Sitting at the bar is a great experience. Have been coming for over 2 years and never had a bad experience... ..maybe it's because it's summer, but it felt like it was 80 degrees inside. Took almost 45 minutes for a pizza and gnocchi with a half full restaurant..pizza was not the crispy crust we've had before and the gnocchi was our least favorite from what we've ordered in the past. Was also told, they were filling DoorDash orders..but we are there sitting down ordering drinks and apps..Not sure what's going on, but definitely a different experience than what we are use to here. Had the food boxed up to go. Definitely still come in if you've never been, I promise it'll be a better experience than we had tonight based on the past. I hope! read more

Vacanza Romana - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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Service was great I loved Taylor. The wine was delicious. Loved the atmosphere felt like Italy fr. But the FOOD was horrible. I don't know what to say my whole family of four nobody ate the food I got the ribeye tasted like cardboard. My wife got the spaghetti it tasted like spaghetti Os... food so bad and WE are NOT that picky at all. read more

This is becoming one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the greater sac area, I'd give it a 4.5. The service was incredible and so accommodating for a friend with a baby and stroller (it helped tremendously it wasn't busy, if it was I wouldn't bring a stroller as there's limited room between tables etc). We tried the Gnocco Frito as an appetizer, it came with 3, I wouldn't get it again as it was missing something to me, maybe cheese? It was cured meat on a puffy dough ball, tasted good but nothing to get excited about. The fried squash blossoms though are delicious and would definitely get those again! We got the Caesar salad as well, again I wouldn't reorder it. I prefer a creamy dressing and the crunchy topping was super crunchy, too much so. I'd definitely try another salad, all of them looked great. We also shared the pasta tasting and by recommendation of the server also got carbonara. The tasting was more than enough food for us, we ended up with several to go boxes. The pasta tasting changes weekly and all of it is made in house, it was fun to try new things and they were all incredible. Great share for 2 with an appetizer or shared salad. Carbonara was maybe my favorite, I just wish I was hungry when it came out. The pasta is thick but perfect cooked and delicious! The ambiance is really nice here, low lighting, cute decor and enjoyable atmosphere. The wine list is also reasonable and huge! read more

Very grateful to have Vacansa Romana in the Town Center lineup. A wonderful experience- Alejandra was our server and she was wonderful, and the food was awesome. I came expecting to experience some of the growing pains of a newer restaurant, but that was not the case tonight. Everything from the food, to the service, to the ambiance, made for a fantastic date night. We got the calamari, which came with a lemon mascarpone dip. It was an interesting touch, but aired more on a sweet side, and we were looking for savory so the server brought us some spicy Calabrian chili aioli. Nailed it. The strawberry burrata salad had tons of cheese, more than enough for two to share, and for entree she got rigatoni with vodka sauce with added lobster (killer), and I got the pistachio crusted rack of lamb, beautifully presented and gnaw the bone kind of delicious. Ended with the tiramisu that brought us back to a time we spent in Europe sitting in the home of a beloved Italian friend and grandmother who served us a homemade tiramisu. About a week ago I told a local friend we were planning on going. Being Italian-American he vouched for it saying it was the most authentic Italian cuisine in the EDH/Folsom area. I can now agree. Looking forward to coming back. VR, keep up the good work- glad you're here. read more

Vacanza Romana - Rack of Lamb - Italian Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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Really good. Excellent service from the staff. I like their Chicken Parmesan. May I suggest a bit more Olive oil and Marinara on top read more

Our server was very nice! Her name started with an A. She was very sweet and attentive. I feel bad for forgetting! The ambiance of this place comes off as modern - ish Italy. Very cute decor, nice booths, nice dish ware and we loved how you can see the pasta being made. Everything that we tasted was pretty good. I will say the calamari we had as an appetizer wasn't too flavorful. We felt it needed a tad bit of salt. It definitely needed that aioli to give it more depth. The other thing was the spicy pasta my husband got. It was too spicy to where it was too spicy to consume in one sitting. The other 3 dishes we got were good and portions were enough to satisfy your hunger. We hear they are a sister restaurant to mimosa house and that's pretty cool, I've been there before! We will most likely stop in again sometime to try other items. read more

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What a disappointment! The food was over salted, portions average to small, and just didn't taste good. The salad was not fresh and had brown edges. The bread was heavily salted. It was unacceptable 6 parties including others from an adjacent table agreed. The only bright spot was the excellent service. We will not be returning and Recommend Folsom and Cameron Park for good Italian food ! read more

Came here for my birthday usually love this place but waited 30 min after ordering. Only got appetizers and then was told that everything my party ordered for lunch was not available. How do you stay open while half the menus isn't available. We asked for the check but the waitress and manager tried to charge us for wine and water we did not drink. Just sad how the management handled the situation. read more

Our experience at Vacanza Romana was incredible! The service was impeccable with a handwritten card on our table for our anniversary, and an email from the head chef at the end of the night thanking us for our visit. Everything about the service was above and beyond. The drinks and food were also delicious! I ordered the Arancia Fizz and my husband got their Watermelon Spritzer (weekend special). The presentation and taste were excellent. For food, I ordered the Lobster Arancini and Amberjack appetizers, my husband the filet. Everything came out perfectly and tasted amazing! I do wish the arancini was a bit more lobster forward, but the Amberjack dish was so unique and tasted amazing. Their whipped ricotta is a must! We ended our night with the Cannoli Bambini, which was excellent! It was also cool being able to sit and watch the chefs make fresh made pasta and pizza next to our table. Will definitely be coming back to try more! read more

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We loved our dinner at Vacanza yesterday! It was my birthday, so my kids asked me where I wanted to celebrate, and I immediately chose Italian. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, it had an authentic Italian feel. The staff were extremely friendly, and the food was amazing. My lasagna was excellent, and the tiramisu was to die for! Italy holds a very special place in my heart, and this restaurant brought me right back to my trip. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves Italian cuisine. read more

Vacanza Romana - Devine tiramisu. - Italian Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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Had a lovely dinner tonight at Vacanza Romana. The entire staff was accommodating and excellent all around. Brenan, our server, was fantastic and offered great recommendations on the menu. While everything was delicious, the short rib cappelletti and caramel apple brûlée cheesecake were standouts. We will be back! read more

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Me and my daughter love this place! Authentic Italian with the whole vibe. Ian was amazing! 100/10 recommend

I had forgotten how good this place was. We grabbed a bite to eat before the movies tonight and sat at the bar. Lou was a great host and the food and service were excellent. We will be back! read more

This place has so much potential but end up being average. Burnt focaccia bread Unable to make changes to the Gnocchi Flat Diet Coke but was replaced with a better version. Server was good though and the pasta pomodoro was good. read more

Vacanza Romana - Focaccia - Italian Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Food was so delicious! We ordered the fried risotto balls for an appetizer and it was so amazing - a must have. Everything tasted really fresh and homemade. Cozy & classy vibe. The service wasn't bad. We didn't have a reservation and were seated quickly but at a high top - not super comfy. For best service, come with a reservation. read more

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*Update 2/8/2024* Decided to make our way back around to try this location during a non-holiday, and we are sure glad we did! Almost all (if not all) of the issues during our first stay were not present during this stay. Our server named "Kimber" on the receipt was helpful and available when needed. Faccacia bread 4.5/5 (room temp) James and the giant spritzer 5/5 Mozzarella poccante 5/5 Lasagna 4.25 Italian cinnamon roll 3.5/5 (too much citrus) Excited to return to try more items off of this extensive menu. Everything so far has been rewarding to order and a trip to vacanza romana is one we now look forward to - every few months. If you haven't tried this restaurant, please do. You'll thank us later. Content from this stay will be featured on our Instagram listed below (yelp caps how many pictures / videos you can include) For local reviews or travel content, you can find us on most socials @sunsetourist read more

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Great food ! I am vegetarian and can't have eggs and they made a dish just for me. Wife loved her pasta taster !

My wife and I celebrated our ten year anniversary yesterday. We had a vow renewal ceremony at the house earlier in the day, and it was fun but rather hectic. Where we wanted to have dinner that night was somewhat of an afterthought. I was going to make reservations at Visconti's in Folsom (which is delicious, by the way) but I wanted to take a chance on something new. Vacanza Romana popped up in my Google results when I typed in "anniversary dinner". We decided to take a chance, and we're happy we did. The ambiance here reminded me of what I imagine going to Rome might have been like in the 1960's. They even have a window view into the kitchen where guests can watch their food being made. When we arrived, it was pretty busy. We had to wait for our table, but we didn't mind. They were able to give us a temporary table while we waited for ours to open up. They have a seasonal menu, which meant that everything on the menu was fresh, which is always a plus, and is (generally) a good indicator that the restaurant you're eating at is boujee AF. They have everything from oysters to ravioli to pizza on their menu. They also have an impressive and extensive wine list. We both decided to order the lamb, as well as calamari and oysters for our appetizers. When I made the reservation through Open Table, I was asked if this was for a special occasion, so I put down this was for our anniversary. I didn't expect much of anything by giving that info, but we ended up being surprised (in the best was possible) by what they did for us. When they seated us, we had a hand-wrhand-written note waiting for us wishing us a happy anniversary. We were also given champagne and a strawberry desert with "Happy Anniversary" written out in chocolate. As for the food, it was amazing. Even the complementary bread was delicious. It came with this oil and sea salt mixture that would have made wonder bread taste amazing, let alone the hot, fresh bread that was served to us. The oysters practically melted in my mouth, and the calamari was crispy, which isn't always the case, depending on where you get it from. The lamb was amazing. I ordered mine rare, and it had a complex and rich flavor that was addictive. It was served with whipped potatoes that had a sauce on it that perfectly complemented both the lamb and the potatoes. Overall, we were highly impressed with the food, the atmosphere, and the service. The owner even came out to check on us and ask how our meal was. I would highly recommend this place for a special occasion or an upscale date night. You might be dropping a little bit of paper when the bill comes, but sometimes you have to live a little and celebrate in style. They also have a Cold Stone ice cream shop across the way, so now you have even more incentive to go. read more

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This place is such a GEM. The service is outstanding, the food is unique and obviously high-quality, and the ambiance is unlike anything else you'll find in El Dorado Hills. It's the perfect mix of cozy and upscale. We tried the Caesar salad (best Caesar I've had in a long time), Carbonara and Bucatini and Meatballs. Everything was so good and fresh, and you can tell the pasta is handmade. They give you a choice of still versus sparkling water and both were complimentary which is such a rare but appreciated touch. Lastly, we were there to celebrate my birthday and they gave me a complimentary slice of the BEST tiramisu I've EVER had. They truly made this one of the best birthday dinners I could've asked for. I can't wait for another excuse to go back! Thank you Vacanza Romana family! read more

Vacanza Romana - Bucatini e Meatballs - Italian Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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Food was great! Restaurant was very nice and cozy. Our server, Brennan (sp?) was amazing! He was super busy and despite that he was extremely attentive! My daughter and I had a great time! Highly recommend. read more

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