We were delighted to find Bodega Biondi open on Sunday (a day they're normally closed). Earlier a private event had rented the restaurant and because he was already there, the owner stayed open for the night. The restaurant was decorated festively and looked out on the brightly lit tree in the renovated Fair Oaks Village square. Most of the tables were full, but our party of two was promptly seated. As the owner whisked between tables taking orders, delivering food and chatting with the customers we perused the menu that is largely Italian classics mixed with flavors and methods from Peru and some Spanish tapas standards. The unique menu is a roadmap to the owner's life story, a Peruvian with an Italian grandfather and a passion for food and gatherings, trained in Spanish restaurants in the Bay Area. We enjoyed a cheese fondue to start (neither Italian nor Peruvian but delicious), then we shared a special of Italian noodles with steak bites in a cheesy sauce with aji pepper. It was so unique and truly delicious we nearly licked the plate clean! For dessert we shared a tiramisu. It was wonderful. The sponge was neither too dry nor soggy, the cream had wonderful flavor and it was the perfect amount to share. We will definitely look for a chance to return on a night they're sure to be open, and until then we'll remember fondly our surprise meal at this lovely spot! read more

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This place is quaint, charming, cozy, and honestly a little bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. The first thing I thought was, "I could easily come here alone, grab a glass of wine or a beer, watch part of a game, and just relax for a while." They had the NBA game on at the bar, but it didn't overpower or distract from the atmosphere of the restaurant itself. The dining room is made up of small tables with couples and friends quietly enjoying their meals and conversations. It has that kind of warm, comfortable energy that makes you want to slow down a little, settle in, and stay longer than you planned. Not every restaurant has to be loud or trendy to stand out. Sometimes a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and a good meal are enough. Definitely check this place out. read more

This is some of the worst Italian food I've ever eaten. Based on the excellent reviews, I was excited to try this place. I am very confused as to how the reviews are so great. I brought 3 people with me and all of our food was really low quality and just not good. I almost think the restaurant has been offering some sort of promotion for good reviews. It's odd, the 1 and 2 star reviews describe my experience. I just read all the good ones and decided to try it First off, the food. In fairness, our salads were good, and so was the garlic bread we ordered, but it was downhill after that. Lasagna, watery, tasteless and barely any meat. Just a pile of noodles and sauce. One of my other patrons got chicken Plicata (or marsala), and it was terrible. The chicken was like chicken strips for a salad, laid in a circle with no sauce. Dry chicken, and no flavor. We all got iced tea, and it came out almost clear, no taste and like 3 pieces of ice. We all sent our tea back, the server seemed confused and slightly offended. And when we got he bill, we just couldn't believe the prices charged for such low quality food. I feel bad giving a 1 star review, and Id normally try again before making up my mind, but I don't want to ever go back. read more

This place is so cute on the inside and they have a back patio! The service was quick and friendly. And all the food was delicious!! We'll definitely be back to try more dishes read more

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Food, Service, speed, ambiance. What a surprise. Grabbed the beet salad. The place that was here before didn't make it long I think this one will do great. I'd love to try the steak next. read more

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Food, service and ambiance is high 5! It reminds me of a small town you see in a Hallmark movie. It's cozy, food is great! read more

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This spot definitely surpassed my expectations! I just wanted some pasta but found so many dishes that were good! I believe our server told us that the owner was Peruvian, so there were some of those flavors and dishes available! The empanadas on the specials menu were actually our favorite. They were soooo good! The gnocchi was also one of the best gnocchis I've had! The steak fry saltado dish was just ok to me and same with the salccido (sorry I've spelt that incorrectly). Their wine list is also great! The servers are very knowledgeable and allow you to try some as well. It wasn't too crowded when we arrived on a Friday around 6 PM, but got packed during our dinner! read more

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So excited to find this gem of a restaurant. We were given the option to sit on their back patio which we quickly accepted, the ambiance was just what we were looking for. The food was amazing! Every dish we had was delicious. We can't wait to go back and bring our friends. You will not be disappointed! read more

What an unexpected surprise... Nestled in old Fair Oaks, this could be a hidden gem. My favorite dining companion and I settled in at our table, and perused the menu. Diners tip: this is a super small restaurant, and reservations are a good idea. We ordered the gnocchi with pesto sauce as a shared appetizer, The gnocchi and pesto are made in house, and you can taste it! They do offer three different sauces for you to select from for the gnocchi, and the pesto came recommended. The gnocchi was pillowy, and the pesto was perfect. This is definitely a must try. We opted for one more appetizer, and chose the meatballs. Another great call! Service was fairly slow, and the only thing that we could figure out was that by the time the meatballs made it to the table, could have been because they were made to order. However, that wasn't communicated with us, nor were we told that there would be a long wait. So I'm just speculating. It's also possible that other orders were taken care of before ours. The meatballs were delicious! The perfect combination of seasoning, different meats, and just everything. The meatball itself was a good size, and I absolutely love the fact that it wasn't this heavy dish, but instead they have perfected making meatballs. So if these were made to order, then they were absolutely worth the wait. The marinara sauce also surprised me in a good way. It wasn't acidic, it was light and flavorful and a perfect compliment to the well seasoned meatball. The light sprinkling of Parm on top was a nice way to enjoy each bite. We found ourselves full after the two appetizers, and after the relatively slower service, we didn't want to wait for a full entrée. This is a lovely quaint restaurant. Parking is challenging, but if you're looking for a place for a lovely date, good times with friends, or a small family dinner, this is definitely worth checking out! read more

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Food: Solid Italian food and tasty. We had the lasagna, chicken marsala, minestrone soup, and calamari. All the food was good overall. Their minestrone soup was thick and I liked the inclusion of lentils. Service: Service was prompt and good. They accepted reservations here. Ambiance: Cozy and warm overall. My only potential issue was the fact that the inside was rather smoky/hazy when we arrived, so their air circulation didn't seem that great when we went. I could see people with dry eye potentially having issues in that environment. read more

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Cozy and comfortable wine bar / grill / lounge. A wide variety of wine offerings are available. A genuine Italian Beef sandwich with great au jus and giardinera is available. A small cheese fondue appetizer is also available. Great food, great service, comfortable and well appointed atmosphere. read more

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One of our absolute favorite places but tonight service was not their best. We finally got our bottle of wine an hour after we were seated. Appetizers arrived after dinner. We had reservations too. Just a disappointing experience. read more

Food was great. The owner was so nice. We loved the gnocchi was the best I have ever had. We plan to go back the next time we are in the area read more

New bodega! Let's get after it. Visited twice. Both delightful. First time was to smash through a flatbread (Franco! Meat counter on a flatbread - so good) and work. Back patio was quiet and easy to work and eat (and drink). White wine was tasty. Service was great. Second time, brought the Better Half and sat at the bar. Beet salad is a gorgeous presentation. Added the minestrone, which was exactly what this cold, rainy fall day needed. Husband had the harvest salad, which he seemed to enjoy. The tortilla Española was good, but not my fave. Flavors on point. Wine is delish. Service is excellent. New fave! read more

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I love this spot. The minestrone is beyond delicious. The charcuterie is generous and well balanced. The salads are very good, I've had each one and loved them all. Nice wine selection. read more

Been here several times each time is never a bad experience food wine and Service is always outstanding! Nalia is an amazing server! We so enjoy chit chatting with her! This is a quaint little place that is cozy and yummy! read more

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The service was great and the food was delicious. Our party ordered the Eggplant parmesian, the Meatball Sandwich, the Breakfast Omelette, the Stuffed Manicotti,and the Potatoes Brava. We all shared small samples of each meal and were all in agreement that evry dish was fantastic. read more

Adding... updating a few photos. Worth checking this place out. Great for a date or just hanging out with some friends. Great service and a nice laid back ambiance. read more

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Our family went in for the first time. Not a lot of seats so I would book reservations reservations next time. We were able to walk in and be seated right away. The restaurant looks nice and has cool art on the walls. The waitress was super helpful in recommending things to try. The tapas were really good. Highly recommend the octopus and steak bites. My kids shared a flatbread and the rigatoni Alfredo. My wife and I split the chicken Marsala. All the food was really tasty. We will come back. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a different menu than most restaurants in the area read more

Love this restaurant! The owner, Franco is always attentive and helpful with wine selection. Food is very yummy! Definitely recommend!

I've eaten there several times. The food is fantastic and service is top notch. Highly recommend you try it!

We really enjoyed the Beet Salad(a little pricey for salad) but we could not eat the Eggplant Parmigiana because the skin was uncooked so it was rubbery and could not even cut with the butter knife they give you. We took it home and tried to recook it at home but the skin was still hard - we just threw it out :-( bummer - we should have just returned it at the restaurant but, we will still come back to this restaurant because all the other food items were really good and the waitress, Taylor was really good too so we will definitely come back. Stay away from the eggplant Parmesan. read more

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My sis saw this place on Channel 31 that morning and said we have to go. And we did, along with two other tables who had learned about it the same way. There is patio dining on the front porch alongside the street. There is a fair amount of foot traffic passing by to the other neighboring businesses. It works but not the picture I had of "Patio Dining". The dining area isn't expansive, but has about 7 tables. It has a nice bistro attitude with lots of wine influences. We were greeted promptly by the personable server. She dropped menus off as we sat but we had come prepared having researched our choices from the web site. It took a while before she came back to get drink order despite the other two occupied tables had already been served. We made out orders at the same time as we were ready to eat. The sis went for the Chicken Parm Panini, the DW opted for the Italian Sub and I rarely pass up an Italian Beef sando (which I didn't this time either). We shared an appetizer of the Spanish Mussels (that is two of us - one is a picky eater :-( ). All the sandos came with "chips" which are thick sliced pieces of potato deep fried (tasty doodads). We loved the Mussels!. Great broth and the Chorizo stood out. Definitely a do-again. The Chicken Parm was a perfect cooked piece of breast with cheese and sauce. No complaints. The Italian Sub was also excellent with the Capicola interjecting a touch of heat. The DW and I really enjoyed it. The Italian Beef was a bit of a disappointment. There wasn't a lot of beef, although what was there was flavorful. The roll was also excellent (soft but strong enough to hold up to dipping). The Giadiniera wasn't spicy as I prefer and limited in quantity. A small quantity of Italian Jus was provided (i was told later that more was available) and it was fine. I am used to the sando being dunked or dipped in Jus and there wasn't enough to do that. We will be back. The mussels and the Italian Sub are worth the trip. read more

What a great addition to downtown Fair Oaks. Super nice staff. A great wine and beer menu and tasty food.

Met some associates here for a business lunch. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but the food and service were great. I ordered the meatball sandwich, and it was delicious. The meatballs had the right amount of Italian spices and were very tasty. The sauce they used seemed to be home-made because it was way better than any canned sauce I've ever had. The serving size for lunch was appropriate, not too large, not too small. The server was attentive and friendly, one of my water glasses had lipstick stain on it and he quickly swapped it out for a new glass. The interior is has a nice cozy feel, with soft lighting and would be a great date night spot for dinner. Will definitely be back for that. read more

Was finally able to get a reservation here and went for an early meal with my mom. We absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is cozy and the outdoor tables are so cute. The service was fabulous and the food was even better. They have a well curated wine list. I had an Italian red that was lovely. We started with the Meatballs I highly recommend they were delicious! We had the sausage flatbread also which was outstanding! Can't wait to come back! read more

Food Amazing Service Amazing Thank you Rachel!!! Ambiance-Absolutely Wonderful. The evening was absolutely great. The Staff was so Welcoming and all the Patrons appeared to be so happy and contented. read more

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Came here for a date night and had a blast! We showed up early (5pm) and we had no reservations, but we still got a nice two top table by the window. Then by 6pm it got busy, full, and people had reservations so I recommend you get them because it isn't a big place inside. Wine selection was amazing and delicious. Food was outstanding, it's small plates so we got about 5 different things to share and we finished every piece of food. Pics posted so check them out, and this might be our new date night spot. This is in the village so parking can be tough if it's busy, prepare for that. read more

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A cozy place for a quiet family dinner. A little dirty, but not critical. You can go there sometimes.

My husband and I had a delightful romantic dinner at Bodega Biondi on a Saturday evening. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the owner, who took the time to passionately explain each menu item. It was clear that he and his family pour their hearts into this restaurant. The food was exceptional--truly the best chicken marsala I've ever had! I highly recommend Bodega Biondi and will definitely be returning! read more

I posted this on LinkedIn. As many of you know, during my last job I traveled more than a touring rock band--and I treated dinner reservations like an Olympic sport. From Boston to San Diego, I sought out the best, most unique spots in every city. So let me tell you about a little hidden gem right here at home: Bodega Biondi in Old Fair Oaks. It's got everything you want in a local favorite: * Food that makes you pause mid-sentence (because wow). * An owner who's not only passionate about food--but also soccer (we bonded immediately). * And a team that's so friendly, you'll want to invite them to your next barbecue. According to my wife (who knows what she's talking about), the steak bites are the best in Sacramento. The pastas and flatbreads? Equally amazing. If you haven't been--go. If you have, go again. Because places like this deserve to be packed every night. Tell folks that you know in the area. read more

This has the most authentic and delicious Italian food I've ever had. It's such a quaint and unique dining experience. Definitely a must if you like great quality food. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch and was quite surprised at the menu and extensive wine selections. Being a hot day I chose a wine flight starting with Prosecco and ending with a lovely bodied Barbera. I enjoyed a beautiful roasted beet salad and the tasty minestrone soup. I stole a slice of Margherita flat bread from my husband and enjoyed cannoli for dessert. What a great gem in Fair Oaks! Highly recommend. read more

Sorry to be the dissenter here. But everything was drowning in sauce and/or cheese. 45 minutes waiting for the appetizer. I'm sure they can do better. read more

We met our parents there for an early Father's Day lunch. It was the perfect place. Logan was super helpful and provided excellent service. The food was amazing. The tuna was perfect, and the meatballs were the best my mother-in-law has ever had! My 8 year said "this stuff is delicious". Excellent all around. We love coming here when we are in town! read more

We were so excited to visit Bodega Biondi when they opened. A mix of Italian and Spanish Tapas had our mouths watering (we had just come home from Italy and we were planning our trip to Spain). All I can say is Bodega Biondi's pesto gnocchi has brought me the closest to Cinque Terra since I left Italy. And don't get me started about the Patatas Bravas, Tortilla Espanola, and the Chimichurri Steak Bites! This is our go-to place now to bring our family and out of town guests. The ambience is intimate and lively and it is so much fun ordering food family style and passing it around and making recommendations (and trying new things!). We even impressed my 87 year old father in law on his birthday. He was so impressed by dessert (even after an amazing meal) that he managed to finish it all on his own! read more

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Phenomenal food, amazing wine, wonderful atmosphere and service!!! Could not ask for a better meal!!!!!!!

Love this place, Franco (owner) is always a delight to see, by far our favorite Tapas Restaurant in the Sacramento Area. Try the Sangria and mussels, they are a must but you can't fail with the entire menu. Wish we could give them 10 Stars! read more

This little Italian restaurant has very delicious food! I hear they just opened their back patio, so we will be back to check it out. I recommend their calamari appetizers, manicotti and meatb read more

We tried this spot out on a double date. The place itself is humble, but the food and wine are very well worth it. Highly recommend the chimichurri steak bites, pesto gnocchi, and the roasted beet torre. I also got the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that I absolutely loved! We also got the tiramisu and the chocolate cake (specials menu). I am counting down the days to when I can go back! The one thing I will say is the food does take quite a bit of time to come out, particularly if they're busy. So I don't recommend going if you're in a rush. But if you're looking for somewhere to relax and grab some good food and drinks, I highly recommend trying it out! read more