me and 4 others came in on september 19th at 5pm and we made a reservation but it wasnt necessary. we ordered the risotto, a shrimp dish, a lamb dish with saffron rice, and panna cotta, everything was incredibly delicious. i also got the self care and it was soo good. bathrooms were clean, the interior is gorgeous and our server Ig was incredibly attentive and helpful when we were figuring out what to order. read more

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We came here on August 29, 2026 for an end of Summer Celebration with our favorite neighbors. Our reservations were for 5pm. There was only a handful of people already seated so I'm not sure if reservations were really necessary. I'm a reservation kind of girl so if you can make reservations then usually I do. I have learned that not all sit down restaurants offer the opportunity to make reservations. Parking is tricky in midtown. When you do find parking it will be metered. Even on Sundays they charge for parking. We ended up parking down the street at 19th. Not a bad walk. Thankfully my husband dropped us off so we were exactly in time for our reservations and when he parked he joined us. Just a note, make sure you put plenty of money in the meter. For a us a party of 4 eating a leisurely dinner it took us approximately 2.5 hours. We never felt rushed. The menu is vast and there list of specials was as long as the mini menu they gave us. I wish they would write out the specials you can reference them as you decide what to get. A little computer print out would be perfect. We were a party of 4 and we all pitched in when it came to ordering. My two favorite Tapas was the stuffed giant tomato and Pulpo A La Gallegos ($16.95) . Octopus in adobo marinade, scalloped potatoes with pimento. I think I've had Octopus once before, but I can't recall exactly. This one was delicious. I'm glad Ed ordered it. It was tasty, tender, and not chewy. The tomato was stuffed with maybe a ham mixture, it was part of the specials menu so I didn't quite comprehend what it was exactly, but it sounded good so we ordered it. The Watermelon Gazpacho was also very refreshing and tasty. I would order a bowl if it was offered again. It was also one of the specials. We also ordered the Pechaga De Paso ($17.95), duck breast pan seared in a Sherry & fennel sauce with Swiss Chard. The Swiss Chard made a really nice accompaniment. I ordered the Colas De Brusseles (around $10). I am a trusted Brussels sport fan so I liked it, though not very exciting. We also ordered the Pan Y Aioli Julia's Blancas ($3.25) This bread service was a nice filler, but not as good as I remember it. For our Paella selection we ordered the Valenciana ($49.95) My favorite part of it was the tasty saffron rice. I found the chicken thighs and pork spareribs tasty too. The mussels, calamari, and shrimp were plentiful, especially the Calamari. We were worried that we should have ordered two, but with all the tapas we ordered one was plenty. I'd like to try their veggie one next time. We made a dinner plate of sword fish into a tapas for the table. It was also a special. It was virtually flavorless, just like I appreciate fish. I don't like the fishy flavor so many fishes give off so this one was perfect. It came with mini potato and tomato towers and a very tasty mango chutney that I really enjoyed with every bite. For dessert we had the Crema Catalina Con Naranja. ($8) My favorite part was cracking though the sugar and getting the piece of orange. We also had the Pastel Almendaras ($8). I was surprised it was made with almond meal versus almond flower. The almond meal made it meatier. I used to use almond meal to make a gluten free quick bread so I'm familial with the product. The cake was tasty and I enjoyed the honey and orange sauce topped whipped cream too. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The out door seating looked very cute, but we were weary of bugs. I'm not a fan of getting eaten alive. We wait indoors and surprisingly it wasn't too cold inside. The restaurant is ornately furnished. The calla lily light fixtures was really nice. The restaurant was well lit and as the sun went over head they opened up the outdoor window coverings. This is a great special occasion restaurant. A great place to take family and friends to celebrate. The bigger the group the better so you have the opportunity to try multiple dishes. We came as a couple and weren't able to try as many dishes compared to the 4 of us dining. read more

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I visited Aioli Bodega Espanola in Sacramento, CA [1800 L St] on Thursday, 06/18/26, around 1:00 PM during lunchtime. I came because, fortunately, I had a $12.00 birthday reward (powered by Toast Local) that was applied to the bill at the end. On the menu, I noticed that there was a lunch special called "Menu Del Almuerzo" that included a soup, an entree, and a dessert, priced at $24.00. For the entree, I requested the seafood stew. I must say that the soup and entree were both deliciously satisfying. The scoop of vanilla ice cream served at the end was a nice ending to the meal. As far as a beverage, I got the Nitty's Cider. It was a decent hard cider drink to enjoy. The server during my dining experience was Yolanda. I was appreciative of her hospitality, as it was beyond amiable and attentive. The service totally enhanced my visit. The restaurant had a lovely, inviting ambiance. It was a colorful, vibrant atmosphere met with amazing Spanish music playing. Overall, the entire experience was extremely positive from the food to the service. I highly recommend stopping by. read more

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Great ambiance, beautiful patio. Gracious owner and sharp staff. A foodies' treasure ... a fascinating and romantic experience. read more

Each year, I like to try a place I haven't been to before from the Dine Downtown Sac list; it's a period of time in January (a bit over a week) where restaurants Downtown offer three-course meals for $45, with one-dollar of each meal going to a non-profit (Opening Doors). This year, I tried Aioli Bodega Espanola. Off of their special Dine Downtown Menu, I ordered the following: Estudio de Babtbel, Casarecce a la Siciliana, and Flan. We also had some bread at the beginning of the meal served with a white bean aioli. I enjoyed each course. While I do wish the pasta was paired with a small amount of protein of some kind, that's the only change would make to my otherwise pertect meal. I had a bite of my husband's Zarzuela de Mariscos off the main menu and I really enjoyed the flavor of that dish as well. Service was excellent. It's a wonderful spot for a date night and has a cozy atmosphere. read more

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If I could give a 4.5 I would! Everything that we ate was fantastic! The Jamón Serrano croquetas (amazing), papas bravas (fantastic). Special fish of the day (bass) with rice, spinach, with mango chutney was cooked to perfection. The lemon linguine was great. We got the Clavador white wine and it was smooth and refreshing. The burlap tablecloths are not comfortable nor attractive. Overall a very nice experience, great for a date night. Malik was a wonderful and very kind. Thanks for serving us! Definitely want to come back for paella! read more

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I'm not usually one to leave negative reviews but I wanted to share my experience from tonight. My partner and I had a 7pm reservation for dinner and when we arrived I guess our table wasn't ready so the owner (I presume) sent us to the bar to wait for "about 10 minutes," which actually ended up being around 35-40 minutes without any apology for the extra wait. I understand they were slammed as it is Saturday night but we made a reservation in anticipation of that and expected it to be honored at least within 10-15 mins. Our server Omer was very kind, as well as the other staff who came by regularly to fill out waters and clear plates. I ordered the ravioli on mushroom sauce and my partner ordered the duck lasagna. The lasagna was actually quite good, it had plenty of filling and was very flavorful. I was unfortunately not pleased with the ravioli. It seems the word "sauce" is used pretty liberally here as when the waiter put the plate on the table I noticed the raviolis sloshed around in some sort of broth. The taste was fine, but it did not taste of mushroom at all and the filling was about the size of a quarter in a very large thin pasta sheet. I think if I had stacked all the raviolis on top of one another, I could have finished it in one bite. If you are going to try out this restaurant, perhaps stick to the paella, which is actually very good, and visit on a day/time when they are not busy so you can expect to be seated in a more reasonable amount of time. read more

Aioli Bodega Espanola - Ravioli in "sauce" - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

Late night dinner with my colleague. All the food was delicious but took a while to come out. Drinks came out and was fresh. The watermelon was crisp and seedless. The asparagus still had the ends on and came out slightly overcooked. The mushroom risotto was worth the wait. It was definitely heavy with 4 kinds of mushroom and cheese. The taste was on point and super creamy. We finished more than half the plate between us two. read more

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This is strictly a "Dine Downtown" review. I went on a date so I got to try the soup and salad for starters, veal and pork for entrees, and their flan and poached peach for dessert. It was overall a good meal, but I'm not sure I'd go back for those items. The pork was dry and tough. The salad was barely anything. The only thing I truly enjoyed was the poached peach. The table next to ours ordered à la carte and looked amazing. I left feeling hungry. I ate a couple of slices of pizza afterwards. read more

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Aïoli was never on my radar until this year's Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge. The promise of mushroom risotto and stuffed eggplant drew me in and, well, I'm also partial to a refreshing sangria after a long work day. Suffice to say, Aïoli did not disappoint with their vegan offerings. Everything we tried was a winner. From the perfectly spiced butternut squash soup we started with to the poached pear in port for dessert, we enjoyed every bite. The vibe is casual upscale and the service tracked. We were overcharged on one of the dishes, but it was quickly corrected. I hope Aïoli keeps vegan dishes like these on the menu, because I definitely would return. read more

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We had an amazing experience dinning here! The service was fantastic, wonderful environment, unique cocktails, and absolutely crave-able food! We started with the croquetas al gusto with Serrano ham and the pinchos morunos (lamb skewers). The croquets had a perfectly crispy exterior with the most creamy delicate cheese that was savory and yummy! Sooo good!! The skewers were so good! The meat was tender and the sauce had a wonderful deep flavor. Really tasty! We had the paella Barcelonetta (squid ink paella). The shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly! The sofrito on top was really good and added a bit of lightness and acidity to the dish. The paella did not taste fishy at all. It was a good amount of food, and felt perfect for two people. The paella was soo delicious!! We had wanted to try this paella, but asked our very knowledgeable server what she would recommend and she said this was her favorite. I can see why!! It was amazing! We ate all of it. We were comfortably full, but decided to finish off the evening with the mascarpone limon mousse. It is just as described, a lemon mousse over top lemoncello. It was light and refreshing, a great way to end the evening. All of the food was spectacular! No dish was heavy. Everything felt well balanced and perfectly cooked! I would highly recommend Aioli whether it is for a lunch or dinner, date night or for a celebration! It's one of those places that delivers on quality such that you could go back again and again! read more

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A couple of weeks ago, we finally made it to Aioli Bodega Española in Sacramento, and it turned out to be a wonderful first visit. The weather was perfect, so we grabbed a table in their relaxing backyard patio, which felt like the right setting for a slow evening. We started with a pitcher of sangria and two tapas, Patatas Bravas (crispy potatoes with just the right kick) and Pinchos Morunos (spiced skewers of meat). Both were delicious. We also ordered the soup of the day, which was warm, flavorful, and gone too fast. For the main dish, the three of us shared a Paella Valenciana. Technically, it's meant for two, but it turned out to be the perfect size for the three of us, just enough to satisfy without leaving us too full to enjoy dessert. We wrapped up by splitting a creamy flan, and I finished the night with a strong espresso, exactly how I like to end a good meal. The food was excellent across the board, and the service matched it, friendly without being rushed. The whole evening had a relaxed vibe, which made the experience even better. A little extra context I learned: Aioli Bodega Española has been a Sacramento staple since the mid-1990s, run by Aziz Bellarbi Salah and his family. Their focus is on traditional Spanish dishes, lots of tapas, paellas, and, of course, sangria. It's no wonder the place has lasted this long; it feels like one of those restaurants that's been woven into the neighborhood. read more

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We went last night to celebrate our friend's 1 year anniversary and everything was just perfect. We had the whole patio to ourselves, which was awesome. Our server Yolanda was so attentive and really knew the menu, assisting us in making our selections and getting to try a little bit of everything. She helped our vegan friend find great dishes that met his dietary requirements. We brought our own wine and then purchased one from their wine list and Yolanda even decanted it for us table side which made a big difference in opening up the flavor of the wine. We started with several appetizers each one equally delicious. They do a great job using seasonal and local ingredients of excellent quality. We had a nice seafood and bean dish, Mushrooms in an incredible sherry sauce that I can't stop thinking about lol, a salad, Persimmon Carpaccio and Mussels as starters and just shared everything family style. We ordered the Paella Valenciana (takes 35 minutes to come out so keep that in mind and order it in arrival) that was cooked perfectly. The Osso Buco was so tender and flavorful. The house made ravioli with mushrooms melted in your mouth. For dessert we enjoyed the poached pear which was the star of the show, a chocolate mouse which was rich and decadent and crème brûlée which is always a classic. Don't sleep on Aioli if you want great food in a lively environment with exceptional service. read more

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Stopped in late on Saturday and we're welcomed by their very friendly bartender Ashley. Cocktails were perfections. Absolutely love the vibe here. Also add some dessert. Recommend! read more

Aioli Bodega Espanola - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Authentic Spanish tapas. Excellent food with fresh ingredients and great service. Highly recommend this restaurant. Staff was very friendly. read more

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Upon arrival, there are 2 separate doors, one the leads straight to dining guests & one that is their "entrance." The gentleman that guided us to the correct one was very nice & welcoming, however there's no place to really sit or wait for a table, you kind of just have to guess & stand there awkwardly. We got sat immediately next to a large party. The restaurant itself was extremely loud & it was hard hearing the person in front of me. When the waitress arrived, she explained the menu to us & we got to ordering. For apps, we got Gambas a la parrilla & baked bread with bean aioli. For entrees, we got the Spaghettini pomodoro & pasta amatriciana. The baked bread arrived & was the size of croutons. The aioli that came w it was not good either, definitely don't recommend. However, the shrimp dish was pretty good! It was very flavorful & I wound up using the avocado on the bread lol. When our entrees arrived, my friend took one bite of pasta & immediately stopped eating. I tried it to see if maybe I'd like it, but I didn't enjoy it either. My spaghettini was actually pretty good, I just needed to add some spice to it to kick it up a notch. As for our server, she was missing the rest of the night & we had to ask the nice gentleman for boxes and the bill. We honestly couldn't get out of there quicker.. Overall, I wouldn't come back here for pasta when there's a wonderful option across the street. read more

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I liked everything Pretty food taty And delivery ambience was nice everyone was treating very friendly and good must be nice everytime i go read more

The ambiance was very cozy and romantic! We had the Tempranillo and it was okay! I had the ravioli and WOW!! The mushroom sauce was amazing!! My boyfriend had a seafood dish that was also amazing!! 10/10 would recommend for your next date night! read more

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This was my first time here and it did not disappoint! I ordered the Zarzuela De Mariscos and it was delicious. The dish consisted of shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, bits of fish, in a garlic tomato sauce with a side of bread. The shrimp was whole with the head and shell, but was crispy. The calamari, mussels, clams, and fish were all cooked perfectly. The fish was salmon. The bread tasted fresh and buttery. The portion was not big enough for a hungry person as this restaurant specializes in tapas sized dishes. The house baked bread and white bean aoli was delicious. The bread was soft and fresh. The white bean aoli had lots of flavor and complimented the bread well. Service was excellent as employees were friendly and helpful. read more

Aioli Bodega Espanola - Bread and white bean aoli - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food was divine, service warm, inviting, and ambiance rustic and dim. I'll definitely return for the lasagna with duck ragu, chef's kiss read more

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What a fantastic place! We went on a Friday evening and the atmosphere was great. The staff was all friendly and gave great guidance as we decided what to eat. The lamb chops are suberb! Next time I will try the paella. read more

Amazing food! Waiter (didn't get his name) was very informative on everything we ordered and helped us choose and gave us good options and didn't mind at all! Thank you so much sir for helping us in a timely, professional manner! read more

Absolutely love this restaurant for their food. Every time I visit it, I'm happy that I did. Absolutely love their paella. You'll find absolutely delicious lamb cooked to perfection. The staff takes good care of you. read more

Aioli Bodega Espanola - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came on a Saturday night- it was empty and we didn't need our reservation, and shocked because this was a beautiful little date night find in downtown Sac. They gave us a complimentary bread basket upon sitting down- you should skip. BUT the actually food was great. We started with Pulpo a la Gallega, Gambas Ajillo and the Pechora de Pato. All three were amazing and would definitely get again!! I do wish they had a nice bread to dip in the sauce of the Gambas Ajillo, that would've been amazing! And then we split the Paella Valenciana. This was also good. It was a little wet when it first came out (not sure if it needed more time to set/rest, but my second helping was better than my first. Also- I'm a sucker for the crispy rice on the bottom and loved that! read more

Went to Aioli Bodega Espanola for Dine Downtown but decided we wanted to try the rest of the menu instead LOL Here's what we ordered with stars next to my favorites: Pan y Aioli $3 Ensalada Mediterranea $9.99 Ensalada De Lechugas Mixtas $11.95 Charcuterie y Queso Manchego $14.95 *Tomaquet Con Jamon $6.95 *Pechuga De Pato $17.95 (pan-seared duck breast) *Pinchos Morunos $12.50 (grilled leg of lamb skewers) Mejillionnes Aioli $21.95 Costillas de Puerco $16.95 (pork spareribs) **Pulpo a la Gallega $16.95 (octopus in adobo marinade) Chuleton Mole $32.95 Lasagna con Ragu de Pato $21.95 *Paella Mariscos $60 *Ravioli Caseros $21.95 *Lemon Mousse $12 Tiramisu $12.95 Yeah it's pricey, but service was great, vibes were immaculate, food was scrumptious, and we were celebrating a birthday! Definitely a "for a special occasion" restaurant. They have an extensive wine list and our server was able to help us pinpoint wines within our price point. She even recommended a non-alcoholic wine for our friend who doesn't drink! The most lackluster dish was the mole. We felt like there was no flavor to it at all, unfortunately. read more

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First off I want to start off saying the service and ambiance was stellar. We love the ambiance, it reminds me of one of those San Francisco family owned neighborhood restaurants with that intimate vibe. It's very welcoming and also great for people watching next to the window. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable on every dish which is always refreshing. Props! This was my third time here and I'm not going to lie I'm quite disappointed. I went a new direction with my ordering trying new dishes instead of my classic go-to tapas. They were out of a couple heavy hitters in the beginning of a Saturday night shift which was disappointing (octopus to be specific). Whoever is doing the food ordering slipped up if it wasn't the distributer. So for starters we had the Calamari Relleno and Oxtail. Both below average. The Relleno (served cold) was the better option, the sauce and stuffing mix were great but the Calamari was almost too tough to chew. The dish came out suspiciously fast (2-3 min) and was clearly already stuffed, prepped and refrigerated for a good amount of time. The dish itself was just missing that freshness and razzle you're looking for. Rating 6.8 / 10 The Oxtail was more disappointing. It came out shredded and baked in a small dish with a glazed top. The edges were black and burnt, clearly overcooked. If we knew it was shredded we would have chose different. God honest we thought it was BBQ pork, I really couldn't taste the difference, I thought I was at Tank House. We ordered a side of bread and made lil BBQ Oxtail sandwiches. Rating 4.7 / 10 For the main we split the Paella Barcelonetta. Delicious. From the rice to the scallops and shrimp, spectacular. This is why we came and it was exactly what we were looking for. Highly suggested. Rating 9.5 / 10 Lastly we finished with the Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Raspberry cake paired with coffee & espresso. Again, unfortunately below average. The Brûlée had a fantastic golden sugar crust but the custard base was lukewarm. It tasted like it was sitting in room temperature for a while, when it's traditionally best served cold. We could only eat a few bites. Rating 4.4 / 10 The Raspberry Chocolate Cake was better. The chocolate cake did taste store bought but raspberries were fresh and sweet. Whatever the top cream layer was delicious, it also had a caramel like drizzle. I wish I knew what it was but the menu doesn't go too in depth with all the ingredients. Rating 7.2 / 10 Coffee & espresso were the best part, 10/10 !! I meant to ask what beans they used. Very tasty. Overall from my previous couple times here I feel like the food quality declined. Maybe it was an off night but for $200 (with tip) for 2 people I just don't feel like the price matched the quality. I worked in the hospitality service for almost a decade, and I know how hard it is to maintain standard and quality as the years go on. Unfortunately it seems like that may be the case here. You could taste the shortcuts with each dish and nothing was jaw dropping like it used to be. I'm undecided if I'll be back, maybe for a takeout Paella but that's probably it. /: read more

The food and service were five stars. The place has an intimate setting for anyone. The drink I had was three stars for my palate because it was a bit too sweet (request less honey for those who do not have a sweet tooth). See the pictures with description of the food from the menu, and imagine the seductive flavors. What I don't like is their seating against the wall with a long padded cushion with some sort of material covering. Hopefully, the material is something they take off and wash often, but I don't know because I didn't ask. I prefer seats that are sanitized easily. Revisit? Absolutely! This little piggy loves to sample several plates at a time, and the food was YUMM-O! read more

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Other than the fact that I swear their hood vent doesn't work (and you're always eating in a smoke cloud) this place doesn't disappoint. On this occasion we shared duck breast (best thing of the night), chorizo and white beans, Spanish torte and roasted potatoes. We weren't disappointed with any of the food but the Sangria is also fantastic. Bar service was top notch; we mentioned that we had a bit of a time crunch and she made sure we got our food in plenty of time. Highly recommend. read more

We stopped by here for dine downtown weekend for $45 pp, which was a 3 course meal, everything was pretty on point. My husband opted to get some items off the regular menu, which were pretty decently priced as well. I feel like if you don't like all the options for the 3 course, you might be better off getting à la carte and choosing a dessert or appetizer with your main for the same price. I didn't exactly feel like we were getting a special price based on the portion sizes, but everything was pretty good. read more

Food was delicious once we finally got it. To be clear we ordered a couple of salads. Received them in a reasonable amount of time. Very tasty. 45 minutes later we ask a busboy to check on our food. Our waiter was nowhere to be seen during this entire time. He never checked on us. After asking literally several minutes later our waiter appears and says two minutes for your food to get here. No apologies no offer to provide bread or something to help just two minutes. Well let's just say it wasn't two minutes. Many more minutes one of our dishes arrives. One of us tells him the service has been very slow and he walks off in a huff. Our other three dishes arrive in a couple more minutes. Only reason for two stars is the food is tasty. Super disappointed the Octopus and scallop dishes are super small. Two scallops and the skimpy octopus pieces were very disappointing for the prices. But they were good flavors. We can appreciate things happen they were busy when we arrived but the restaurant cleared out and it is obvious our meals were forgotten. To make zero attempt to say anything or apologize or offer anything is not professional. It appeared to us the waiter just does not care. He sent another very nice waitress to check on us after we were done and he disappeared once again. Will not ever be back! read more

Salmon Alcapa was delicious! They were short staffed but after we got sat we were taken care of well. Food is tasty. The clams were a bit too fishy in our paella (Paella Valencia), but the rest of the meat was good. read more

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Nice cute little restaurant that has good Spanish food. I came with my mom for the dine downtown in 2026 and the menu was good and this area is delicious. The service is really nice and the servers are friendly. read more

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this place is not very good. first of all the complimentary bread came with a bean spread that had no flavor. the patatas bravas were mushy, not crispy at all. the pulpo was good with some crispy potatoes at the base and was probably the best part of this meal. the paella was disappointing because it was heavy with oil, the rice was really mushy and not super appetizing in the way i remember paella being and there wasn't a lot of acidity to cut through the heaviness of the dish. they should have added some more acidity to both paellas we got. the service was fine albeit a little intrusive and off putting at times because our server was really interrupting our conversation every time he came to give us water which felt like every 2 minutes. the sangria was another highlight, i like the spices in it. overall i wouldn't come back honestly read more

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Made a reservation for 8 for a Saturday night at 6pm about 5 days in advance. Confirmed the morning of. Upon arrival our table was laid and waiting! No rushing around or pushing tables together. From the hostess to the waiter everyone who we interacted with was kind and professional! Drinks served quickly, bread refilled and water refills were constant for our thirsty group. The tapas and appetizers were mouth watering and great sizes for sharing and sampling. Our entree dishes were beautiful and tasty. Near the end of our meal the smaller restaurant began to fill up and there were many people waiting. At no time did we feel rushed and the service through the end was on point! Thank you Aioli for making a family birthday dinner such a special success! read more

Yolanda is a great job serving us and taking care of our needs. The food was delicious.

Food was somewhat tasteless. They have taken simple classic med dishes and over complicated them. Calamari was mushy, fried cheese was wrapped in seeds unnecessarily, pasta overcooked, risotto was not good. Hard pass from me. read more

Waitress: Jolanda, attentive server. I changed my mind after ordering, and she quickly changed it with no complaint and all smiles! Well and tasteful decorated inside with relaxing music playing. I don't see kitchens that cook exclusively with 100% extra virgin olive oil often, so my expectations were already raised. The flavor was delicious, and the value was there, it just wasn't as impactful as I would like. The flavor just didn't stand out to me, but that's also my first time having Spanish food so maybe it doesn't fit my flavor palate. Also, The muscles were very small, some the size of my pinky! The paella will satisfy you fully if you have a large appetite, with no need of appetizers. The only issue is waiting the 45 minutes+ needed to prepare it. I'll give them a 4 star for the service, but the food was just alright. I wouldn't come again, but it is still worth a try to see if you make like it. read more

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Aioli Bodega Espanola gives off date vibes, casual dinner vibes, any occasion really. Randomly came across this place and glad I was able to try it. The staff and service here are great. I tried the mushroom ravioli dish which was 4 giant home made raviolis and it was good. read more

Aioli Bodega Espanola - RAVIOLES CASEROS CON HONGOS (mushroom ravioli) - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

We were greeted by the proprietor and promptly seated for lunch. Our kind and attentive server explained all of our questions on menu items with an adorable Spanish accent. We started with the celery soup.....never had celery soup before but it was light and delicious and a great precursor to the tapas that followed. We chose these..... Pa Amb Tomiquet (Spanish bruschetta with evo and tomato), Gambas a la parrilla (shrimp w/citrus cumin avocado and salsa Fresca), & patatas bravas (roast potatoes in spicy tomato sauce w/ garlic aioli). We each had a glass of Sangria with an orange slice too. A very enjoyable lunch that was filling but left us not overly full. I can't completely explain how refreshing the attentive service was. Good service at a restaurant is such a rare commodity these days! read more

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Had a delightful celebratory luncheon here late last week. Despite having lived in Sacramento County for 28 years and working in downtown/midtown for more than 20 years, this is one of just a few restaurants I had never tried. So glad we selected this place for our special occasion. It fit the bill perfectly. We were greeted with a big smile and seated right away. Aurora provided fantastic service throughout our visit and had some great recommendations, provided with a little spicy sass, in the best possible way. I didn't capture a single photo, but the interior is very comfortable and festive. I didn't even take a glimpse of the outside patio (totally forgot, but now have a solid reason to return again and enjoy a different view). We ordered a round of tapas for sharing (garlicky shrimp, succulent salmon and portobello mushroom with cheese), plus bread and white bean aioli to sop up the delicious sauces. And two pitchers of their excellent sangria. The only downside came when Aurora regretfully informed us that they had not yet received their fresh pork shipment so our three bocadillos de puerco were not available (6 of us ordered 3 to share). We quickly switched gears and all selected the beef bocadillos with mushrooms instead and they were delicious. Would still like to try the pork bocadillo sometime ~ maybe when I return and sit out back... Highly recommend this bustling place. Be sure to grab yourself a reservation because they were busy very early! read more