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Bodega Biondi

4.6 (164 reviews)
Open • 2:00 pm - 7:00 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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Outdoor seating
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Charcuterie!
Leah B.

The food and service was absolutely amazing. I can't say enough good things about the seared ahi tuna Niçoise salad. I am doing keto and the chef and our server were so accommodating and helpful. I got the salad minus the potatoes and balsamic dressing, and asked for the Cesar dressing on the side. I wish I had taken a picture, it is literally burned into my memory!! So fresh and bright. It was absolutely delicious. My sister got the chicken Marsala and said hers was delicious, as well. We also got the charcuterie board, which was to die for. I had a Prisoner red blend which was a recommendation from our server-- it did not disappoint. Our server never let our water glasses empty and was very friendly and nice to talk to.

Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce
Brian J.

First time in at Bodega Biondi and me and my girlfriend had a great experience! Our server Nadia was very helpful and attentive. The food was great, the price was right and had a super cozy atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

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Christine L.

What a hidden gem in downtown fairoaks. Quaint spot with good wine and excellent tapas. Had such a good time catching up with a friend, we got a bottle of the Boeger wine and 3 different tapas and we couldn't finish. Walked away full and satisfied. Will definitely be back to try other dishes. Super nice staff too.

Drake A.

This place is #1 in Fair Oaks. Hands down best place to go too have a night out with your wife. Food & drinks were ! Amazing Vibe!

Halin S.

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.

Lasagna
Kate M.

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

Exterior of the restaurant
Meadow P.

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!

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Chana W.

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!

Gnocchi
Jenny N.

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!

Gnocchi with pesto sauce
Darci K.

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!

Calamari
Michael T.

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.

Menu
Theodore W.

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.

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

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

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Best Eggplant Parmesan I've ever had! All of our dinners were amazing . Will definitely go back!

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

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Great food, cozy atmosphere, great service. Reasonably priced. In the heart of Fair Oaks village.

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Excellent food with friendly staff and owner. Intimate setting in Old Fair Oaks. Strongly recommend it!

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