Fabian's Italian Bistro

4.7

1893 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 536-9891
Website
http://www.fabiansitalianbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
11755 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Neighborhood
Fair Oaks
Cross street
Madison Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

What 1,893 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Best Ambiance
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Great for outdoor dining
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Italian
Sacramento
Best Ambiance
Sacramento
Great for outdoor dining
Sacramento
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fabian's Italian Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "always amazing" service and "exceptional" food. Guests rave about the beautiful outdoor patio, shaded by trees and enhanced with misters for comfort. The menu features standout dishes like Chicken Piccata and Linguine Scampi. A perfect spot for a memorable meal!

1,893 Reviews

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Julie
Sacramento
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Poor service if sitting at the bar! Completely ignored!
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Janet
Tahoe
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great location for a quiet meal catching up with friends. Outdoor area is lovely when temps allow. Great service every time. We are never rushed.
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Ben
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Loved the braised short rib. Ordered all 4 deserts
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Hilary
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The pork special was cooked perfectly! Outstanding dish. My fettuccine bolognese was very good. (It varies night to night.) My other comment is about the $25 corkage. That seems rather steep compared to other neighborhood restaurants. Perhaps it should be adjusted.
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Laurie
Sacramento
63 reviews
vip
3.0
63 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant wasn’t entirely busy; there were or appeared to have 2 main servers. Our waiter didn’t check on us in a timely manner. We waited for more water; I had to waved down another server for an item. The food was fine: portions appeared to be skimpy for the price charged. I invited a guest to celebrate his birthday; had to remind the server we were celebrating & she just offered ice cream. I think the service was limited.
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Michele
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best meal I’ve had in years! Delicious cocktail, appetizer, main course, and oh that butterscotch pudding. What a true gem in our community to have such a place like Fabian’s. You won’t be disappointed by the food, service, ambiance, and value. Great place to go for a night out.
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Rachel
Sacramento
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was only ok. It’s just not worth the price tag usually. In fact I’m always disappointed between the price / quality ratio. Yet I’m always hopeful so I go back.
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James
Sacramento
62 reviews
vip
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fun evening with out of state guest. Good food and cocktails. Like the high walled booths. Food is always good.
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Dr Kellen
Sacramento
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choice for good and drink. Good and service is standing. Becky and Patty are the best servers in town .
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Ward
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Their lasagna was fabulous it reminded me of Bibas. They are saving it for Thursdays just as she did. I understand it’s the owners grandmother’s recipe. All so the Boulevard Old Fashion is the best in town.
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FAQs

Fabian's Italian Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Fabian's Italian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 536-9891.

Fabian's Italian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1893 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

11755 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Madison Avenue
Neighborhood
Fair Oaks
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.fabiansitalianbistro.com/
Phone number
(916) 536-9891

Fabian's Italian Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 1,893 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Fabian's Italian Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fabian's Italian Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Fabian's Italian Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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