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Gypsy Bistro

4.1 (185 reviews)
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salmon, chef's stroganoff

I've been wanting to try this place for years, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in until the time we left, the service was exceptional, and the entire experience felt like such a treat. We started with the arancini, which were perfectly fried and well balanced. For our entrées, we ordered the salmon and the chef's special stroganoff which is now my best friend's new favorite dish ever! My only complaint is that I was way too full to try dessert... which just means I'll have to come back soon! The ambiance was charming, cozy, and inviting. Every detail made for such a memorable dining experience. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

Starter bread
Ayro P.

From the outside this place gives a bit of old Sacramento vibes, so I was expecting some decent food. We first walked into this fire pit area which would probably be really nice to hangout in at night. When we turned into the bar/dining area it was a bit of a switch. It had a fairly dark ambiance and a ma and pa energy with a touch of industrial. We sat in a separate area in the back left, but it was nice since we were a bigger party. The staff was decent, as they were quick to get us started once most of us were there. I loved the calamari since it had a firm texture with a really crispy fry. I'm not a huge fan of tentacles and don't do that well with more chewy textures. The bread they gave us to start was a bit heavy in the garlic, but it was still delicious. I don't normally see char lines when I eat garlic bread, but I didn't mind it here since it gave it a slightly smokey taste that helped cut through the garlic. My scampi was the perfect portion. The chicken was moist and the green beans had a good amount of salt on them. The dish almost had a homemade feel but in the best ways. The reason I give this place 4 instead of 5 starts is for the following: small piece of hair in my food, server brought out the topic of our ethnicity in what I found to be an unusual conversation, and the server handled packing our food with the use of her bare hands. There really isn't a ton of harm in the things I just listed, but I can't in good conscience give this experience a perfect score knowing that these things happened when it's not commonplace in most dining establishments. Something to note though is that I chose not to bring up the hair. It was small and on one piece of chicken. I still finished my food and there was no point in making them make another one. With that said, they may have gone out of their way to rectify it. Who knows, but still open to coming again.

Mushroom parpadelle
Krizzia M.

This place is a hidden gem!! Went here on Valentine's Dinner and had arancini for appetizers, he had rack of lamb, and I had the mushroom parpadelle. I had a manhattan and he had an old fashioned. The open kitchen concept was amazing (reminded me of Hell's Kitchen almost). The food was spectacular and everything came out fresh with great service. Hats off to the chef & servers!

Filet mignon med rare. Perfect Manhattan

Wow, what a hidden gem. You want to go somewhere special for that intimate or family style dinner, this is the place. If you are looking for something amazing to eat while traveling through , this is the place. Everything is fresh, and they shop daily to provide the freshest, local ingredients available. They adjust their menu to accommodate available ingredients. Jamie and Lisa are two sisters who provide quality and quantity. Their staff truly cares. They truly care and as a community and society that needs to not only be recognized but respected. Their steak is amazing. The cut is beautiful and was so succulent. A perfect cook to honor the meat. Their burgers and rib eye sandwiches are so tasty you want more. These ladies do it up. Dan will make you any drink you ask for and they deserve a triple star rating.... Just know, they are so good one is not enough.

Pan seared salmon
Maria R.

If you find yourself in or near Lockeford this is a must place to stop. They are located at the Lockeford Winery in a renovated 150,000 gallon concrete wine tank - super cool! If you visit read the history of the restaurant on the back side of the menu - inspiring story and of the roots and the community. In addition to the cool location, the food is absolutely amazing. We were traveling back to the Bay Area from the Eastern Sierras and checked yelp for a local place to stop and found this hidden gem. Thanks to Yelp and to all those who have previously left reviews. It's one of the best meals we've had and reminded us of one of our favorite restaurants in Florence Italy- Quattro Lione (if u find yourself in Florence this is a must stop and eat here - you won't be disappointed) Back to Gypsy Bistro Everything is made with fresh ingredients in house (even the desserts) We had 1) beef pappardelle - this was so savory and melt in your mouth delicious. It was the kind of dish you slow down to eat so that you can savor and enjoy every bite. It was a special of the night but we were told it's a frequent special so hopefully you will visit in a night where it appears on the menu 2) Pan seared salmon with the creamy polenta and green beans - salmon was cooked to perfection and the sauce was very pleasant and not too creamy. I dipped every bite in the sauce. The polenta was the creamiest I've ever had and the added corn kernels added that extra "je ne sai qua" element that elevated it (I'll be adding that extra touch to my homemade polenta even though I don't think I can get mine to taste this good) 3) dessert we tried the orange bread pudding. I love bread pudding but hadn't had it in years. The bread pudding itself had a rich but not too dense texture and the orange sauce and whipped cream (served on top) were out of this world 4) starters (how could I have almost forgotten) we had the fried calamari which were "cuts" from calamari steak cooked to perfection and served with the best cocktail and tarter sauce. I typically don't enjoy tarter sauce but would this one any day 5) cocktails- the manhattan was extremely delicious. Had we not been on a long drive home we would have both been drinking! The wait staff was very attentive and friendly and knew a lot about the menu. We talked with both of the waitresses which is always a nice experience This place was so good we are planning a road trip to return even if it's just for dinner

Blueberry crepe with gelato! Delicious!
Karla R.

I had the meatloaf special! The gravy was thick brown and moist meat. Then I had the blueberry crepe! It was still warm from the stove! I will return for the brunch menu next time! The chef was great! Had a busy room and got food out on time and warm!

Cream cheese and chive scramble with sausage
Kimberley H.

Always enjoy Sunday brunch at Gypsy Bistro! Got there early to sit inside because there are only a few tables. So many choices the food is good the service can be hit or miss sometimes. But would definitely go back!

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Tip of the top service, 10/10 food, I do recommend the fried steak with a side of fries (this meal was really good) Will be going back soon!

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Always great food always great service if you want to enjoy really good food. Well made. Great atmosphere. Great people.

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This place is a great hidden Gem. The filet mignon you can cut with your fork. Very flavorful and quality

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Very good food that has the whole farm to table authenticity. The berry crepe dessert is a MUST try! It was delicious!

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Wow, this place makes some good pasta. Hit it for lunch and am glad we did. I had carb overload the…read morerest of the day though! Hailey, our server, did a great job. Nice lady and was there when you needed her to be. I got the Pasta Milano and loved it. Alot of sauce which I enjoy. It has pepper flakes and tends to be a little hot. You can have them adjust the amount of heat. My wife had the Mushroom and Spinach Raviolis. She really liked them. I tried one and it was darn good. I had the split pea soup for a starter, and it was good. My wife had a side salad and enjoyed it. Clean place, pleasant atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

In all my years of waitressing and working in an Italian restaurant, I would never have thought it…read morewas acceptable to serve food in that condition. A proper sear adds flavor, but actual char is bitter and completely overpowers the Marsala wine and mushrooms. Large areas of burnt crust aren't just a cosmetic issue--they ruin the dish and should be replaced, not served to a customer. What made it even more disappointing was that I was expecting a fine dining experience. Instead, I've honestly received better food quality and service at much more casual restaurants. Everyone else at my table enjoyed their meals, so unfortunately I seem to have been the exception, but that doesn't make it acceptable. I left feeling frustrated and confused as to how this plate ever made it out of the kitchen. Thank you for your response. I understand restaurants appreciate the opportunity to correct issues while customers are still there. My concern wasn't that the chicken had "grill marks" or that I didn't understand what Chicken Marsala is. The sauce and mushrooms covered the chicken, so I didn't realize how badly it was burnt until I had already taken several bites. Once I moved the sauce aside, I found it was charred to the point that it tasted burnt and was inedible, which is why I left the meal exactly as shown in my photo. I left because I was disappointed, not because I wanted to leave a negative review. Calling me a "keyboard warrior" instead of addressing the condition of the food or why it even came out of the kitchen in that condition in the first place only reinforces why I felt compelled to share my experience at your establishment.

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Ooof, at the risk of sounding a bit snobby...do folks around here really consider this to be…read more"great" Italian food? I actually drove from Roseville to try this place out b/c I LOVE Italian & this place had such glowing reviews (the made-from-scratch pasta being a big draw also). Arrived on a Wednesday evening at just before 6pm & only waited about 10 mins for a spot to open up inside (they do have outdoor seating as well). Waitress quickly stopped by, dropped off some focaccia bread & asked what I'd like to drink. After that...I waited. Make sure you have plenty of time to kill by the way, b/c the service here is on the slower side. My wine finally arrived about 15 mins later & I was asked what I'd like to eat. Inquired about the pear + cheese ravioli & was told that it was on the "sweeter" side, but also that it was popular & I would actually be getting the last order of it for the night. Decided to go for it. Funny enough, the food came out way faster than my glass of wine did. Here is where the real problem began though. The ravioli was undercooked & difficult to chew. Not al dente. The filling itself was definitely on the sweeter side, but outside of that, it was bland. The brown butter sage sauce didn't add much to it at all & I ended up having to rely heavily on the salt/pepper that were already placed on the table. Overall, this wasn't something worth driving 45 mins for, but now I know for sure. At least the bread was good...lol.

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