I have no clue why it took me so long to try out Ippolito's Trattoria, and my only regret is not…read moregetting here sooner! The food, the ambiance, the amazing service.. read on to learn why your next meal should be here! FOOD If you're not drooling at the food pics, I'll forgive you, but you better get to the restaurant to try the food in person. Everything was SO flavorful, cooked to perfection, and plated in the most appealing way. With the hearty and filling portions, it's a surprise they didn't have to roll us out of there. Kids eat free on Sundays till 5pm, and the 6 kiddos we had with us had full bellies and lunch for school the next day. I'm not Italian but I have picky taste buds and yowzers! I'm still dreaming about this meal (from 4 days ago). The pasta was so fresh and cooked perfectly. The pizza crust was flavorful and supported the *mountain* of toppings (can I get an amen on that?!). Authentic, fresh, and absolutely delicious! SERVICE Nickolas was our server and not only did he go above and beyond to make our dining experience superb, he was friendly, and kind, and despite being busy for dinner service he made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant. From the moment we walked into the restaurant to when we left, he truly elevated our dining experience. AMBIANCE There's a beautiful mural painted inside that just transports you to Italy. The decor is so cute and just makes you feel like you're walking into Nonna's house. MISC Tons of parking available in the free lot. LOTS of options for vegetarians, meat eaters, and the pickiest of eaters. We were a huge party, and they accommodated us with no problems. I also love how involved they are in the community -- their willingness to give back to local schools and churches through fundraising is outstanding. They really check every box, y'all! If this review hasn't sparked your interest to go check out Ippolito's Trattoria, ya might wanna go back and re-read the review because HELLO. If you have taste buds, you're not going to want to miss out on the fabulous food they're cooking up here! 12/10 all around, and cannot wait to come back to try something new!

We loved this small family style restaurant. The decor is simple and service warm and welcoming. So…read moremuch to choose from on the menu it can be overwhelming so just plan to come again. I was craving the eggplant parmigiana and was told the eggplants had been delivered to the owners home and therefore, was not available. Funny! So we settled on the shrimp and chicken dish - apparently a fan favorite- and chopped salad. Both delicious with ample portions for two to split. Interesting note - they offer cauliflower crust pizza- a must try next time. Enjoy!

Came for midweek work lunch around noon, got sat quickly inside…read more Service was quick and restaurant was clean and not crowded. 5/5 Spaghetti carbonara! This dish is absolutely amazing! Crispy bacon and rich sauce. Generously seasoned with red pepper flakes, Parmesan and some salt. Added a side salad but it was moderately portioned and pretty lackluster. Passable next time. The garlic bread is also not my favorite but it comes with the pasta so that's a nice plus.

Pizza? Pasta? Delicious food, great atmosphere and good customer service? Paesanos in Midtown is a…read moremust! There's street parking but with parking regulations in the area, expect to pay. Let's get to the cocktails! From old fashions to mules, there's something for you! Maybe you are a beer person and in that case they have IPAs, Pales and Lagers. They also have red and white wine and prosecco and rose. Not a drinker? They have mocktails too! Definitely check out their happy hour. It is M-F 3-6. With $6-$7 wines and appetizers and $8 house cocktails. Do you have a gluten free diet? Just mention it to your server because they have a gluten free menu. Their appetizers are great, along with their salads, sandwiches and of course, their pizza and pasta. Paesanos is the place to eat when you are in Midtown!

Came here for a birthday dinner and was not disappointed. Let's talk about the service. The staff…read moreallowed us to bring a cake in, and even held it in the back in the fridge till we were ready, and when it was time they brought it out with a lit candle on it for us! This place has a casual atmosphere while at the same time serving up tasty, fancy food. The pasta is made in-house, and is fantastic. We had the grilled octopus appetizer, a couple of pasta dishes, and the risotto. Soooo good! We were there on a Wednesday evening and it wasn't too busy. Couple families already there which left during our meal whilst another couple came and sat at the bar, and another family to another table. Not so crowded and we could have conversation at a normal volume. Overall really nice place.

Delicious! Friends shared the summer arancini, and it was kind of a play on an elote. I ended up…read moreordering 2 apps as my mains: The meatball and the octopus. The meatball was HUGE, and the app comes w two. Def a good sharing option for 4 people if actually eating it as an app. The octopus was also delicious. Perfectly crispy and comes w the best potatoes. The only thing was the chimichurri type sauce was pretty spicy (not mild). So definitely beware. I also tried a bite of my husband's bolognese and it was light and refreshing. The flavor of the vegetables come through nicely along with the meat sauce. It feels ironic to say, but if you want something lighter, that's a good option. Would recommend making a reservation, as the restaurant space is small and definitely filled up on a Sunday evening.

Pazza Notte is definitely busy for a reason! We came here for a birthday dinner and had the best…read moretime. The staff here is very friendly and attentive. We got seated pretty quickly and immediately ordered drinks. The Martinis are delicious and they give you shaker with them so its essentially two drinks in one. We have tried pretty much all the flavors and you cant go wrong. Now for the food, the burrata appetizer was absolutely delicious. The sundried tomato and chilli on top cuts through the creamy burrata and is such a great way to start your meal. We also ordered the classic penne vodka and fettuccini pesto. Both were delicious. What really stole the show for me, though, was the mushroom pizza. So simple but so delicious! The roasted portobello was earthy and warm and the truffle oil was a great addition and not overbearing. Overall, we had such a great time here. Will definitely be back!

Food: Pretty mid...nothing to write home about Seating wait…read moretime: Extremely long and won't accommodate more than 6 people Service: Okay but inconsistent since it's almost all new staff every few months which is very odd There's definitely better pasta and much better pizza in Sacramento. This place was trending but after a few times, I'm done coming here.

What I haven't left a review yet?! Ok well it is delicious!! I was actually car shopping next door…read moreat Mercedes and needed to eat. All the guys were telling us to get the cheese bread. We did and it was amazing. I have also been on a girls night and loved everything we got. The service was friendly and helpful. It's a clean nice restaurant. The location seems confusing but once inside it is perfect. Mussels- to die I get them every time!!! Cheese bread- heaven Pizza- tried a few and like them all just ask server depending on your preference of style Brussels with prosciutto- delish!!!! Do it! Pinwheels- yummmyyyyyy I think I need to head over for dinner lol

We tried La Porta Restaurant & Bar yesterday and really enjoyed the food! They are family owned…read moreand make their food in house 100% from scratch. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients in each plate! Here's what we tried: Pinwheel Lasagna Caesar Salad w/ Chicken Tuscan Chicken Pasta Firenze Pizza Chocolate Mousse Zeppole (these were SO good) Kids- Cheese Pizza & Fries Kiwi Strawberry Mocktail Fall Drinks: Chai Horchata Martini & Pumpkin Spice Cocktail They also host cake decorating classes, bingo nights, and many more events! Be sure to check them out! Thank you so much for having us and for your hospitality! Follow @eatwithmepolly for more family friendly foodie finds!

Piatti, I love it! Always start off with the fresh bread and signature dipping oil, the oil itself…read moreis so flavorful and the perfect starter! As always, fries for the table (even with pasta ). It is topped with parsley and parmesan! I got the Mafaldine Carbonara and hubby got the Butternut Squash Gnocchi with chicken. And if there is room for dessert, say YES! The perfect ending: Pear Bread Pudding topped with Gelato it is perfection. Each bite was delicious. This is the perfect spot if you're craving some delicious Italian food! Pro Tip: Get the Calabrian Chili Aioli to dip your fries in for a little kick! Follow me @eatwithmepolly for more fun foodie finds!

Cold bland food no no no If you can't make pizza give it up…read moreI've had better food by a long shot

First time visiting this restaurant, and I have to thank my cousin for the recommendation--thanks,…read moreCousin! Everything was fantastic, from the food and service to the wonderful Italian atmosphere. We had a table reservation but decided to sit at the bar instead, and I'm so glad we did! The bartender was incredibly friendly, helpful and gave us some great recommendations (Fried Calamari, Steak Putanesca & Prawn Linguini), all of which were delicious. He made a killer espresso martini with tequila...yummy There were three of us, and we decided to order just two plates to share. There was more than enough food, and everything was absolutely fantastic. They was no rush and took our time I'm already looking forward to coming back and bringing some other friends so they can enjoy this place too!

We arrived before opening, and the bartender recognized us and kindly let us in early. We were the…read morefirst customers seated and the first to place our order. We received our bread and appetizer, but then we waited...and waited. As the restaurant filled up, we watched table after table receive their meals, eat, and leave while we still had no entrées. The couple next to us arrived about 20 minutes after we did, received their food, sent it back because it wasn't good, got replacement meals, and still finished before we were ever served. Each time we asked about our food, we were simply told, "It's coming," while the staff avoided eye contact. After more than an hour, our food was finally brought out by the owner's son. His explanation was that our steak took a long time to cook. That's simply not believable. A steak doesn't take over an hour to prepare, especially when every other table around us had already been served. I would have respected an honest explanation far more than an obvious excuse. To make matters worse, the steak was thin, overcooked, chewy, and cold by the time it reached the table. The quality was nowhere near what we've come to expect from this restaurant. I told the owner's son that I was more upset about the dishonest explanation than the delayed food. We've been loyal customers and planned to keep coming back, but honesty and accountability matter. Instead of acknowledging what happened, the owner came out, pointed his finger in my face, and became defensive because I called out the excuse his son gave. Rather than apologizing or trying to make the situation right, he escalated it into an unnecessary confrontation. Everyone makes mistakes. Kitchens get backed up. Orders get lost. Customers are generally understanding when businesses are honest and take responsibility. What I can't overlook is being misled and then treated disrespectfully when I questioned it. Unfortunately, this was the worst dining experience we've ever had here, and unless the owners learn how to handle problems with honesty and professionalism, I can't recommend this restaurant.

Came in for the first time with friends who are regulars. Came in on a Saturday for 5:30…read morereservations. This restaurant is kinda small but we had reservations so we got a table right away. Our server was very attentive and even gave us a few tastes of the beers on tap so we could decided. There were specials so we ordered the Mary special bacon wrapped chicken with a white wine sauce served over mashed potatoes. It was delicious!! Also ordered a special beet salad with arugula, feta cheese almonds figs and a blueberry dressing - FABULOUS!! Also tried a bit of our friends red cabbage and spatzel - both were good. Also tried a couple of the Czech dark beers. They were great! Definitely want to come back and try more of the food items!! Parking can sometimes be an issue but today we were able to get a street spot just a few spaces from the front.

Went there on a Sunday because we were visiting the hospital one of the few places open for lunch…read more The service was 1st class the food was delicious oh then we had chocolate vanilla and chocolate covered ice cream absolutely delicious. I think it was a bindibom.

Mattone is a wonderful Italian restaurant located in "Little Italy" part of East Sacramento…read more They make everything in-house including the bread s and pastas so you get the freshest available. Their starters as well as the soups and salads is a playful take on gastronomic fun. Their entrees always offer something new every week for a couple of dishes and they have both traditional and foodie types of choices. Very romantic atmosphere, great for date night and you won't be disappointed in the food.

Mattone Ristorante has been open around 6 years yet my lady and I are just now hearing about it. It…read morecame highly recommended with people saying the lasagna is a must try. The experience felt like classic Italian dining. They had old school Italian music playing throughout the restaurant. The outside of the building is very modest. You wouldn't suspect this place has some of the best Italian food in the Sacramento area. We didn't make reservations (next time we will) but luckily came just after opening, which is 5pm, and got a table in the bar area. For a Saturday the crowd was light but as the night went on more and more people filled the place up. The bar itself was lively and lots of lemon drops were being ordered as well as wine by the glasses. Lemon drops seem to be their specialty and next time I'll be having one. Our server Katie was very busy yet never neglected my lady and I. She kept us on top of her mind constantly seeing if we needed anything. We got the Italian wedding soup. Once we heard it as the soup of the day our eyes lit up and we had to try it. Absolutely delicious! It's very popular with Katie telling us people call to ask if it's being served. Will definitely be doing the same because I want more. The bread basket came with focaccia and the long bread sticks which you don't see much anymore. Loved this dish. Not complimentary so be sure to order it from the appetizer menu. I went with the 3 cheese ravioli. A grown man ravioli you won't find many places. The sauce was light but deep with flavor. The mushrooms were perfect. Using the bread to soak up the juices was heaven on earth. The raviolis were delicious. This was a vegetarian dish yet I didn't even care! My fiancee got the lasagna. Everyone who told us about Mattone said to try it. The lady who sat us mentioned it when sitting us down too, so expectations were high. After having it my lady said it was the best lasagna she's ever had! It melted in your mouth. The noodles just dissolve away. The meat and sauce is really good. And the serving is huge. Ended the meal with coffee and we couldn't stop glowing about the meal we just had. We are already planning to return for a birthday coming up. Katie took great care of us boxing our leftovers and even surprising us with some soup to take home. Impeccable dinner. Can't wait to return.

LOVED IT HERE! they were super accommodating to a last minute reservation change. i took my dad…read morehere for my birthday and we were seated outside in a nice tent. the table was set beautifully. our server jose was extremely funny and sweet. he ensured to try and meet everyone's needs and he brought the dishes out quickly. we did it family style and he was super accommodating to that bringing out exter spoons to scoop it up! while we enjoyed everything my top 3 dishes include the paradelle, caprese salad, and the tuna tartar!!! this is an extremely cute date night! my favorite drink was the alafami coast (?) but everything was so delicious!! thank you Il Fornaio for making my dads birthday special and thank you jose for giving us such a great night!

I wasn't expecting good Italian food in Sacramento, so when a colleague suggested this place for…read moredinner, I agreed. Im also not much an Italian food fan really. Crazy I say this as I was in a serious relationship once with an Italian lol. I know I sound like a miserable wretched human being, but its quite ubiquitous and a lot of it is not too hard to make. But I do like a good pizza and there are Italian dishes I like (ones I cannot make like Sardinian wild boar or squid ink pasta). First, this dining room is gorgeous, the bar space is really nice. Saw a handsome gent in a nice suit sitting at the bar, which was a nice accessory to an already elegant and dare I say sexy bar? I had a drink here and then our party moved to a table when everyone arrived. My colleague did us the favor and ordered some antipasti dishes for us and made good choices. The carpaccio was great (and I loved the grana padano cheese - one that I can have) and also enjoyed the tartara di tonno - which is seared ahi tuna. Both with copious amounts of arugula (my favorite). Great choices as I love raw anything that's well made. Since it was Tuesday, one of my colleagues ordered the pasta trio which is a special for Tuesdays. No idea if it was any good, but colleague cleaned the plate. My other colleague ordered the risotto (which looked great and I love risotto and can make it myself), large portion size and she had a good portion leftover for another meal. I had the branzino in crosta. The portion size for my dish was ridiculous. Fish was decent, but I have had better (in Italy fresh caught). Rooted veggies were probably my favorite (I'm a rabbit and love veggies) and the grilled polenta was so-so. My colleagues ordered panna cotta al limone and it was excellent. I am used to a denser consistency panna cotta and this one was lighter one but well made. I love limoncello or anything with lemons, so this was just lovely. There is only one kind of tiramisu (more pudding style) I like which is made by North Italia and the one here likely was the traditional tiramisu so I declined to get dessert. Overall, a very good choice for a business dinner. Food was good. I deducted one star because I am not much into chain restaurants and prefer to support mom and pop type places. I deducted another star because the service was so SLOW and while we ordered some sparkling for the table, some of us did not get still water and I recall not having much water to drink and its summer. Also, I think the New Yorker in me just doesnt have much patience, but it does seem the cadence here was a different speed I am used to. I'd definitely return to have a few cocktails at the bar, and come back for their HH specials too. This location is in a beautiful setting and I'd come back just to sit at the bar and quietly ogle which cutie might show up...