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Aioli Bodega Espanola, Sacramento, CA
Aioli Bodega Espanola, Sacramento, CA
Aioli Bodega Espanola, Sacramento, CA
Aioli Bodega Espanola, Sacramento, CA
Aioli Bodega Espanola, Sacramento, CA

Aioli Bodega Espanola

4.8 (2153)
$30 and under
Spanish
1800 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Welcome to Aioli Bodega Espanola where our authentic food, wine and ambiance will transport you to Andalusia. We provide tapas, entrees and desserts for lunch, dinner, private events, and catering.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pablo Hernandez
  • Catering
    Please come in or give us a call to discuss your particular catering needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    18th and L
  • Parking details
    Aside from street parking there is convenient public parking offered Monday- Sunday evenings on 17th Street between L and Capitol.
  • Entertainment
    We have a latin guitar player playing Thursday, Friday, and most Saturdays.
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,153 people are saying

Aioli Bodega Espanola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Romantic

  • Sacramento

    Great for fine wines

  • Sacramento

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aioli Bodega Espanola offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing cuisine and ambiance." Known for its "outstanding paella," "excellent service," and "vibrant yet intimate atmosphere," it's ideal for both date nights and group gatherings. The diverse menu features "fantastic tapas" and a "deep wine selection," promising a memorable visit.
2,153 Reviews
  1. Eugene VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gathering of former work colleagues for a mini reunion over food, wine, & conversation and with great conviviality. Seating in the garden, a shaded area outdoors. Paella and lunch special (swordfish) ordered along with a nice Spanish rioja (Santurnia). A fine meal in a great setting.

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  2. Robert

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding salmon tapas. Wife had Halibut. Also excellent. Dessert was good hence disappointing.

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  3. Mark

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of Sacramento's best restaurants, I again had a wonderful experience with a server who was so helpful starting with finding a Spanish wine similar to my French and Italian favorites. The food and presentation were excellent allowing me to provide a memorable night for one of my dearest friends. Thank you, Reda!

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  4. Angelique

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, great service, wonderful food! Love this restaurant

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  5. Jim

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The paella and lamb chops were outstanding as always

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  6. Philip

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food is definitely amazing. The Black Paella is a bomb, the flavors were amazing, reminds me of the paella we’ve eaten in Barcelona and Lisbon.

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  7. Brian VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    30 years on and still one of Sacramento's best restaurants. The wine selection is both balanced and deep with lots of older vintage Spanish wines that are drinking great right now! Great place for a group as well as an intimate date night. Keep up the great work Reda, GiGi and the team!!

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  8. Aytul

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a pleasant experience. We celebrated my birthday there. It’s a cozy dining experience with great food. Our favorite tapas was Octopus. We will definitely go there again!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience there for date night. We had excellent drinks, food, and service. We sat on the patio, which was lovely with the lights and greenery. You can hear the cars and noises from outside, but that comes with the location and was to be expected. We would definitely return to this restaurant for another visit!

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  10. Miles

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very authentic and high end Spanish food and not too expensive, worth a trip

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FAQs

Aioli Bodega Espanola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 447-9440.

Aioli Bodega Espanola is rated 4.8 stars by 2153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1800 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th and L
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Aside from street parking there is convenient public parking offered Monday- Sunday evenings on 17th Street between L and Capitol.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pablo Hernandez
  • Entertainment
    We have a latin guitar player playing Thursday, Friday, and most Saturdays.
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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