Amazing tiny little family restaurant. You really need reservations because there are so few tables, but there are often times available. The patio has heaters if it's cold. The food was some of the best Italian I've ever had. I highly recommend the bread and truffle butter, it was delicious. We had Bellinis, bread and truffle butter, risotto, Orechiette con Salsiccia, and gelato and everything was fantastic. Our waitress and the chef are the owners and treat you like a regular even on your first visit. Highly recommend! read more

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Cacio is located in Pocket area. They are a very small restaurant with very limited tables and chairs. The interior is very nice, modern and intimate. It's a great place for a date night. Came here on Friday evening without a reservation and was lucky to get seats on the counter with my date. Cacio means cheese so almost everything on their menu has cheese. What makes it sucks for me is that I can't eat cheese! Boo me! Haha. Anyways, I was able to get a pasta dish with no cheese. My date love cheese so he's lucky. I ended up ordering Orecchiette with no cheese. My date ordered Torchio e Granchio and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes to share. Because my dish has no cheese, it was a bit dry but not too bad. A bit spicy from the red chili. My date loves his dish. The potatoes were good. We also got the salted caramel gelato for dessert. It was very creamy. The gelato was good portion to be shared. The portion size could be better. Services were great. The staffs were smiling the whole time we were there. It is recommended to make reservations. Parking can be an issue as it is shared with other businesses. read more

Cacio - Orecchiette with no cheese - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Service was excellent both from our server who had great suggestions and the owner who stopped by to check on our table and chat a bit. Everything we had 2 pastas, dessert, an appetizer and bread with truffle butter was delicious. It is small so best to make a reservation. You can get the corkage fee on a bottle waived with the purchase of a bottle of wine, which is great for groups. read more

Absolutely amazing italian restaurant with mom and pop feels and all the delicious comfort food you could ask for. I am already planning my next trip here because if how great my experience was. Right now there is no indoor or outdoor seating available, only take away but you can order ahead of time or at the door. The menu changes every day and they post it on their website (props for being eco friendly). I got the pasta alla norcina $19 (orrechiette pasta, house made italian sausage, pecorino cheese, white wine, cream, parsley) and my friend got the Torchio e Granchio $25 (torchio pasta, dungeness crab, lemon creme fraiche, calabrian chilies, toasted breadcrumbs, chives). Both were so delicious and very good portion sizes (we both had about 1/3 leftover). I'd be surprised if the pasta isnt hand made because of how soft and chewy it is, you can really tell the difference. Katie was also so nice and brought our food to our car (not to mention it only took about 5 minutes for them to make our food!). She even gave us comokimentary bread with delicious garlic butter which was so nice! I can't wait to come back here and try everything else on their menu. read more

Cacio - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

I love Cacio! LOVE! From the first time we came in, the day we moved to Sacramento from SoCal, Katie welcomed us to her counter and treated us like family. Harried from moving, and looking pretty grungy, she set us at ease and engaged us with warm banter and good wine. Over the years since then, she's always happy to welcome us and always puts a smile on our face. Chef Jonathan's food is consistently awesome. Doesn't matter if you come for lunch or dinner. Doesn't matter whether you order spaghetti and meatballs, his amazing bolognese (which kept us going during covid as an almost weekly takeout!), to risotto, and my perennial favorite, the pasta with sausage and a light cream sauce and even their salads. It's always great and the pasta correctly cooked to a perfect Al dente. His soups are a hidden gem and something my husband will often surprise me with for lunch with a terrific grilled chicken sandwich. I don't even like tomatoes (ruiners of food!!!) and I love his tomato soup!! That's how good it is. Their desserts are amazing, and always changing. My favorite is the grilled bread with chocolate ganache and sea salt. It doesn't sound like much, but heavens I'd be lying if I didn't say I'll come just so I can it!! The apple cake one fall is something I'm still thinking about. Most recently a peanut butter chocolate hazelnut tart that was like the best version of a Buttterfinger to ever exist. There is everything to love about this restaurant. Even the customers who we have spent many a dinner enjoying good conversation with, because you know if you're at Katie's counter, you're in good company! Katie keeps the counter for the regulars who know you can call and sometimes (not always) get a seat on short notice to pop on down for what is the gem of the Pocket. read more

Small little place. Like super small. I suggest you making reservations or you'll be waiting a while to get seated. The female owner and her staff were attentive and super friendly. I like how they be switching up their menus every so often. Keeps it exciting and makes me want to come back next time to see what's new. Their meatballs are fresh. Their pastas are straight from Italy, definitely not the boxed type you see at the local grocery stores. The quality of the noodles seems like they made it right at their restaurant. They carry Italian beers and sodas. I just love how everything is so authentic here. From food to drinks to the owners being Italian. The price is higher than other chain Italian places (like Olive Garden) and portions are smaller, but it's totally worth it. Remember quality over quantity. read more

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Cacio is in the same league as the best Italian restaurants in New York City. The food is made with fresh ingredients and beautifully plated. Pictures don't due it justice as we had already started eating when I remembered to take pics. Service was excellent. Lucky to have this gem in our neighborhood. read more

Cacio - Sea Bass special over fingerlings - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Amazing!!! The food was so delicious, the staff is extremely friendly & out going, and the chocolate ganache with sea salt & olive oil is absolutely insanely delicious!!!! read more

wow! I had such an incredible experience here I don't even know where to begin. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was delightful. The pace of the meal was relaxed and comfortable. Honestly, this was one of the best meals I had in a long time. I felt like I was at a friend's house with the family busy in the kitchen bringing out food made with passion. These people care about food and it was apparent in every bite. Make a reservation today. read more

My lady and I were looking for a rare date night away from the kiddos and arrived at Cacio 30 minutes before they closed. We weren't sure what to expect on a busy Friday evening and we had no reservations. We were delighted by the welcome we received and was sat promptly at the bar and waited upon. The atmosphere was relaxed and there were mostly working professionals celebrating the end of their work week. They were willing to order cheese, appetizers, and wine to pair with their entree. For starters we had the Cacio board filled with three types of cheeses, fig spread, nuts, and slices of bread. For the main entree I had a Pan Roasted Flat Iron Steak with roasted fingerling potatoes, arugula, oyster, and mushrooms. The steak was well seasoned, warm, juicy, and actually cooked to medium well. The vegetable selection with the steak was impeccable and I ate all my vegetables! I was remarkably impressed by Cacio's use of the dish washer for their glasses. Typically wine glasses are hot wash in a sink and quickly rinsed off. The owners Katie and Johnathan are friendly and experienced! I'm glad the pocket area has a restaurant like Cacio. Note: The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of my extreme positive experiences from other similar and exquisite restaurants. read more

Cacio - Pan Roasted Flat Iron Steak - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We came here on a weeknight with another couple for dinner and were left with happy and full bellies. Pasta alla Norcina: Perfectly cooked pasta, but overall, this dish was a bit too salty. I think if the salt content was cut down a bit to let the salty sausage shine (say that 3 times fast), it would've been perfect. Orrechiette con Salsiccia e Rapini: I only tried a tiny bite of this one, but again, a little heavy-handed with the salt. I did, however, enjoy the kick from the calabrian chilis. Service here is fantastic, as others have mentioned. Katie is an incredible hostess and provided us with a great wine recommendations. I'm just happy to be able to support small, local business during this time. Pro tip: DO make a reservation as there are only 3-4 tables outside. read more

CAN I ADD A STAR?!?! OMG! Visiting Sacramento from Los Angeles and was tipped off to this spot by a friend. When I tell you to run not walk to this place. I absolutely mean it! We sat at the counter, the food, the wine, the friendly and amazing service, the entire experience will bring me back to this exact spot. The next time I'm in town thank you so much. read more

Small place. Service was great friendly, food very good . Price $$. Yes I would go back Wish they would open more days read more

lady was very nice. the soup was good and i don't like soup. all of the food was tasty especially the tomato sandwich! nice ppl would go again read more

Cacio - food - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Absolutely fantastic. Excellent food, excellent service. We're so fortunate to have a place like this locally.

You walk in and instantly welcomed by the friendly staff. The ambiance is very casual and the decor is cozy. You know it's going to be good, and the restaurant for sure delivers hands down. The food was fresh and very flavorful. Every dish I tried was amazing, and I would say the short ribs were my favorite. The Cacio Pepe is a staple of Italy, and reminded me of being back in Rome. Hands down a 10/10. The spot is a perfect place to celebrate, and a perfect date night. So glad I got to try the best Italian food in Sacramento. I highly recommend it. read more

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This place is probably more deserving of 3.5 stars but I'll round up since they've only been open for a couple months. Cacio took over the location that used to belong to Ravenous, so it's in a nice location to serve the Pocket neighborhood. I dropped by for lunch. Service: Excellent. While I didn't catch the name of our server, she was very friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The food did take some time to come out, but that's because they're cooking to order and probably have a small kitchen. Food: - Cacio Pepe bucatini (olive oil, pecorino, cracked black pepper): pretty good dish. The pecorino flavor was nice, but the pasta was over cooked (not terribly soggy but certainly not al dente) and the dish was a little too salty for my liking (and I like salt). - Orecchiette (broccoli rabe, house made Italian pork sausage, pecorino, Calabrian chiles): this dish was saltier than the cacio pepe. The sausage was meh and the pasta was overcooked. The heat from the chiles was nice though. Unfortunately, would not recommend this dish. Drink: they have a nice assortment of wines by the glass at very reasonable prices; most are $9-$11. They also have some nice beer options including some local brews. Thumbs up. I was pleased to hear that they plan on changing up the menu every 5-7 weeks, which is great. And they try to use local ingredients, which is also great. And, they have a smaller, focused menu, which tells me that they're probably not just reheating old food or prepackaged food from Sysco. I guess I wanted to like this place more than I actually did. But I'll probably give them another try later. read more

Cacio - Cacio Pepe bucatini - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Very good Italian food. Very cozy place for a first date. The owners are also very personable.

Can I give 10 stars? Truly the BEST food in Sacramento, or that my husband and I have ever tasted for that matter. Johnathan is a mastermind chef. Katie is the sweetest person ever and provides spectacular service. The food always exceeds expectation. The ambiance is intimate and relaxing. Our favorite restaurant out there! read more

We love this local little gem. It might be a bit out of the way for some but it's well worth the trip. This little, family owned spot serves up quality Italian fare with a side of great customer service. The menu is always evolving with various proteins rotated in and out depending on the season. With these seasonal changes, food is always fresh and we've lived every meal. One constant is the restaurant's namesake, a simple and delicious pasta dish that highly recommend. read more

Absolutely a gem! The staff is amazing and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. The bread and butter needs its own zip code. The meatballs make your eyes roll, they are so good. I would eat here weekly if I could. read more

Sister and I had lunch here to commemorate what would have been my 44th wedding anniversary. We ate outside and lunch was delicious. If they have the bread pudding, order it. That was such a treat! read more

All of the food is amazing. The service is great as well. They are very personal as well. The owners are clearly working very hard and want everyone to enjoy the food and experience. It's a small but very nice place and we plan to come back quite a bit. read more

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The highest quality Italian food I've ever had in the Sacramento area. I was extremely impressed with the quality of food here for the price. I ordered the Torchio e granchio which came with generous portions of crab meat in a lemony cream fraiche. The waitress said this was a seasonal item that practically ensues riots when the crab goes out of season My husband licked his plate clean, he had a special which was tender lamb with a pomegranate reduction and creamed spinach. For dessert we enjoyed the straciatella gelato and lemon blueberry panna cotta (different than traditional but still delicious!) Yes this place is super small and we were unable to get a reservation even a week in advance but luckily we walked in tonight and grabbed a seat at the bar which was still just as good as a table. You get all the same food as everyone else, plus it's easier to socialize with the owner (she serves while her husband cooks!) read more

Cacio - Lemon blueberry panna cotta - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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AMAZING service and the pasta makes me CRY it's so good omgggggggggg. The owners and servers are so kind and they know how to make a night special. read more

This place is the best kept secret in Sacramento!! It's so close to our place too... The owners are amazing and the food is TOP TIER!

We gave Caico 3 stars because as much as we like the business; the owners and service, we really don't care for their food. The pasta just doesn't cut it. It's always too salty and sometimes dry. They over season their dishes, sometimes with just too much pepper. Sorry Cacio. I'm sure you have returning customers. We've given it three tries. No more. read more

I just can't with this place! The food is obviously created with a ton of thought, the service is stellar, and there's not anything on the menu lately that I would say "do not order". The bread and truffle salt butter. You'll want more. Order the soup; whatever it is. I don't even like soup! Get dessert. No really! We had the delicious lemony cheesecake thing last time. I an a home baker and it was outstanding! We are just so thrilled to have this place! Quality ingredients, wonderful portions, fantastic humans! read more

Hard to believe anybody would have a negative experience here. It's a tiny, hole in the wall spot--the kind foodies seek out and exclaim "Yahtzee!" The signature dish is so elegantly simple and so stupid good. A must try. read more

What a meal! What great service! We so need a place like this in the Pocket, and it is just fantastic! I went with my family, so we tried a lot. The meatball sandwich was the guys favorite. Two orders hit the table and gone! I loved the pickled veggie if the day it came with - fennel! It was perfectly tart and sweet and spiced! My mom and I both had salads. Both had in house-made dressings, that were perfectly balanced and flavorful. The salads were a bit smaller than I hoped for ( I'm a salad-for-a-meal person) but because we also ordered a side of the Brussels sprouts I was ok. It bears its own paragraph- the Brussels sprouts were the best part of the meal. They were incredible. Whose family fights for the veggie side dish? Mine, as of this dish being ordered. We also started with the meat and cheese plate. Great selection, and the fried favs beans? Genius!! I must try this at home!! Two scoops of gelato for dessert was the perfect ending. Go here, eat here and be happy!! And our server was a delight! So friendly, helpful and gave great suggestions! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants! The food is always delicious and the staff is always so sweet. The dress code is casual and the setting is very cozy and warm. I love the specials that are offered. I purchased a bottle of wine tonight to go and I definitely enjoyed my birthday dinner. Thank you so much! read more

We both ordered the Pepe pasta, probably the simplest dish on their menu. It was very delicious, but I can't say it was super impressive. With that said, their entire menu sounds incredible, and I do wish to return to try more! We also ordered the meatballs, which were juicy and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was amazing. The service was perfect; attentive, informative and casual. Our server checked with the kitchen if they had truffle oil to drizzle on top of my pasta, which they did, and to my surprise, there was no additional charge! The environment is very comfy, many regulars who knew the staff and conversed as good friends (always a warm touch with an establishment so quaint). Overall, great place, they are definitely doing things right. read more

Cacio - Cacio e Pepe, meatballs and a glass of Nebbiolo - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

First time eating here tonight- my friend brought me here for a post bday dinner. .. this place was recommended to her by her coworkers. She made reservations ... I love the vibe and of course the food ... owner and server were very welcoming. Food is reasonably priced. My understanding is that the menu changes frequently, so I will have to come back again read more

My husband and 21 month old daughter came here for a late Valentine's family dinner tonight and the service was exceptional and the food was outstanding! I ordered the sautéed prawns, my husband ordered cacio Pepe with prawns and the little one had bucatini. We will definitely be back! read more

Always terrific - fresh pasta dishes and a cosy environment. A great neighborhood spot!

BOMB AF!! I absolutely love Cacio! I recommend going here. The food is off the HOOK!!! I LOVE CACIO!!! read more

Cacio is definitely a hidden gem in Sacramento!! My favorite Italian restaurant in town!! A small, intimate setting perfect for date night or a small party of 4. We always start with the Truffle butter and ciabatta bread (serves 2) . The taste of the butter is amazing and I have to admit that I will often order a second round of it !! It is that good. I've tried a few of their pasta dishes and all have been consistently good, fresh and full of flavor!! Recently, I tried the Penne alla Vodka pasta. It was very flavorful and had a kick of spice to it and it paired wonderfully with my glass of red wine ( recommended by the co-owner/ chefs wife). She is always so friendly & helpful and willing to share food and wine pairing suggestions, making it a pleasant dinning experience. Make sure to book a reservation in advance!! They rotate their dishes on the menu and always have specials of the day! read more

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It's a wonderful place to dine - lunch with girlfriends, dinner with friends and family. The owners are terrific, food delicious and am never disappointed. Great little neighborhood gem. read more

Simple dishes, perfectly done. A wonderful dinner that we'll think about until the next time the rugrats allow us to make it back. We started with the grilled asparagus and meatballs. The asparagus was cooked perfectly with a quick char adding flavor but the asparagus left crisp. The burrata's ooey, gooey magnificence jumped off the plate. I would have been more than satisfied with a meal of just three plates of the asparagus. The meatballs were delicate and flavorful. I only wish they were served with a bit of bread to sop up the yummy sauce. The orecchiette offered a nice mix of texture. The broccoli rabe proved the star whose flavor everything else played upon. The salmon looked delicious but my wife enjoyed it too much to share a bite. High marks, I suppose? The ganache was rich and set off wonderfully by sea salt. Toasted bread proved a surprisingly perfect compliment. Fantastic dinner. Highly recommended! read more

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Food, service and ambiance is always on par. This is a hidden gem in the pocket area. It's my favorite Italian restaurant. The owners are awesome! It's a place I without hesitation recommend. read more