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A photo of Fabian's Italian Bistro restaurant
1. Fabian's Italian Bistro
4.5
Awesome(1937)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Fair Oaks
Booked 13 times today
Voted Best Italian Restaurant in Sacramento! Fabian's Italian Bistro serves locally sourced ingredients crafted into classic Italian dinners, lunches and brunches. On the weekend, you can enjoy brunch with classic eggs benedict, avocado toast or even the "chef's mess". At dinner or lunch service, take a peek at the special wine and cocktail menu, which is filled with both local and imported options.Fabian’s Italian Bistro is worth checking out any day, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood on Tuesday or Wednesday, you’re in for a treat. Tasting Tuesday dinners include an ever-changing special tasting menu, where you can try smoked pork, scallops, pork tenderloin, polenta, squid ink spaghetti and more. Wednesdays at Fabian’s Italian Bistro feature select house favorite wines for half price, plus they allow you to bring your own bottle with no corkage.
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2. Formaggio Taverna & Patio - Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova
3.8
Excellent(173)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Rancho Cordova
Formaggio Taverna and Patio is Rancho Cordova’s hidden gem for light Italian food and drinks in a warm and welcoming taverna setting. Located inside the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, Formaggio is the perfect place to enjoy a craft cocktail on our private outdoor trellis or cozy up in a booth with glass of wine. Staying in town for a staycation? Lounge around by the pool and sip on your favorite local craft beer. The vibrant dining room boasts a bustling handcrafted wood bar with an Italian marble top—setting the tone for some of California's favorite wines . Formaggio is open Tuesday-Saturday 5PM - 9PM.
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3. Ippolitos Trattoria
4.4
Awesome(85)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Riviera
Booked 7 times today
Coming Soon!
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4. Magpie Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(233)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown
Booked 11 times today
Magpie is always available for walk in dining! Magpie is a family owned and operated independent restaurant in Midtown Sacramento. Since 2005, Magpie has served farm to table fare that reflects the values of life in California’s Central Valley. Our menu has an interesting mix of dishes highlighting the season's best offerings of share plates, bites, and entree's. We are more committed than ever to our mission of celebrating what makes our city and region special, and contributing to it by making seasonal, farm-to-table food in Sacramento. We are walking distance from California's state capitol building and convention center on the corner of 16th and P Streets overlooking the beautiful tree filled Fremont Park. The lively restaurant space features artwork and murals from local artists with bar, booth and table seating. The open patio has a variety of tall and low tables surrounded by live edge wooden benches and Magpie's iconic yellow umbrellas.
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5. Ella Dining Room and Bar
4.7
Exceptional(5391)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sacramento
Booked 39 times today
Located in America's Farm to Fork Capital. In the heart of Downtown, the family behind The Kitchen and Selland's Market Café brings you the region’s most relaxed and elegant destination, Ella Dining Room and Bar. Ella offers warm, welcoming ambiance in an inspiring space that evokes effortless European rustic luxury. The environment is modern yet timeless, dramatic yet comforting. Ella brings together the finest quality ingredients from this bountiful region to create authentic and honest fine food that nourishes body and soul. Chef and Owner Randall Selland and family invite you to savor the joys of friends, family, and great food and wine. Service is gracious and refined. Ella has signature handcrafted cocktails, an eclectic and impressive wine list, and a fresh seafood bar. We specialize in Private Parties. Perfect for business lunches, celebration dinners, and everyday enjoyment. Walking distance from Convention Center, Capitol, theaters, and hotels.
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6. Seasons 52 - Sacramento
4.7
Exceptional(3506)
Price: Expensive
• American • Arden Fair
Booked 30 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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7. Bennett's American Cooking
4.4
Awesome(1643)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sacramento
Booked 48 times today
Bennett’s is a must-visit dining destination that combines a cozy vibe with exceptional culinary delights. Under the guidance of Chef Owner Brian Bennett, the menu features standout dishes like Prawn Linguine, Brick Chicken, Hand-Cut Aged Prime Steaks, and Lasagna Bolognese, all complemented by an impressive selection of world-class wines.The expansive bar serves as a vibrant hub, ideal for enjoying handcrafted cocktails during Happy Hour every day from 2-6 PM. With attentive service and a strong commitment to hospitality, Bennett's ensures every guest has a memorable experience.Don't miss out on the Best Brunch in Sacramento on weekends from 9 AM to 2 PM, offering a Californian-inspired contemporary menu. As a Diners' Choice winner, it's the perfect time to experience the vibrant flavors and inviting atmosphere at Bennett’s. Join us today!
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8. Aioli Bodega Espanola
4.8
Exceptional(2137)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sacramento
Booked 15 times today
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.
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9. Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
4.7
Exceptional(2725)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Sacramento
Booked 23 times today
Experience the art of farm-to-fork dining at its finest: savor house-made pasta, wood-fired oven pizza, and dishes crafted with love over open flames. Celebrate the vibrant flavors of seasonal, local, California bounty, and raise a glass to our inspired craft cocktails and fine wines.
A photo of Prelude Kitchen & Bar restaurant
10. Prelude Kitchen & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(897)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sacramento
Booked 6 times today
Prelude Kitchen & Bar is Restaurant located in Downtown Sacramento that serves Modern American, Farm to Fork cuisine. Our Chefs work directly with local Sacramento Farmers to source local ingredients for each dish. We believe food and dining is more than sustenance, it's a connection between guests, chefs, farmers, and the nature that surrounds us. Our menu is crafted from scratch, ensuring that every bite resonates with exceptional taste, genuine flavor, and fine dining quality. Prelude Kitchen & Bar is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento next to the Crest Theater, Golden One Center, State Capitol, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and Performing Arts Center. We offer validated parking at Capitol Garage located directly across the restaurant.

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  • CharlesVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •156 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time at this establishment. Interesting choices, great tastes, good service, waitstaff knowledgeable about food, interesting cocktails. Overall, good experience, would go again.
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    Magpie CafePrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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    4.8
  • Kumi
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was our first fine dining experience as a couple and the Valentine’s day menu was perfect! We got to take anything we didn’t eat home, and their champagne was delicious! We had a perfect night, and all of the staff was amazing to us. We’ll definitely be back!
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    Ella Dining Room and BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sacramento
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    4.7
  • David
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We always coming here for a wonderful food experience. Last night the menu was really updated to a number of new dishes and we enjoyed everything that was served. A really fantastic restaurant experience. Can’t wait for the courtyard to re-open when the temperature allows! Thanks, David Dellinger
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    Fabian's Italian BistroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fair Oaks
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    4.5
  • RachelVIP
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •136 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 1, 2025
    Family friendly place with solid Italian food, very rich flavor and generous portions. Osso Bucco Ravioli and Veal Parm were outstanding. Was not as impressed with the pizza or Lasagna. Service was excellent and very accommodating of our child.
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    Ippolitos TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• La Riviera
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    4.4
  • sharon
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 23, 2024
    told couldn't get in until 8:45! Yes, busy, could see. Firmly told Open Table could do no better. Immediately got 6:45 Open Table! Only 1/4 full then and the same as I left over an hour later. Good food, excellent service but so noisy couldn't talk to friend.
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    Formaggio Taverna & Patio - Sacramento Marriott Rancho CordovaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rancho Cordova
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    3.8

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