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Came here on a Wednesday evening with friends to check out the pizza buddy promotion. The deal is buy 2 slices with a partner and one is free, and with the quality of the pizza, it's a steal! We ordered the sausage slices, the pickled fennel with the ricotta brightens up each bite. We also got 2 slices of the spring pie, the flavors of the cream of spinach, leaks, crème fraiche, and lemon juice blend well together. Thin crispy crust, but firm enough to support the toppings, there's little to no flop! The crumb was airy and bread like. Solimar serves up artisan style pizzas, which are well thought out and intentional. I'll definitely be back, and already looking forward to trying out the rest of the menu on a future visit!
Our friend Lex discovered this place on IG and we decided we would check it out before a double date night for a movie. It was a Saturday evening and apparently it's best if you have reservations. There were plenty of seats open when we arrived and the vibe given from the host was as if she didn't want to seat us. Once we were seated, others seated after us were asked what they wanted to drink and had the opportunity to order an appetizer. I'm not sure what this was about but we eventually were acknowledged and were able to place our drink and food order. The best thing I got was a cocktail for $9 which contained Mexican coke and red wine. It was delicious! Our table was not impressed with the price for the fries and asparagus. We also didn't care for the pickle plate. The pizza was good. The carrots and polenta plate I got seemed overpriced. There was parking out front and this place was easy to get to. No one ordered food outside but between the indoor and outdoor seating, there's plenty of spots to enjoy a decent meal and beautiful ambiance. I'd like to go back to try different drinks and see if their menu will change. If I go back I'll make sure to make a reservation as it seemed like the staff preferred this.
The food here was excellent and it is definitely worth trying! All the pizzas were super tasty and they came out very quickly. The outdoor area is also really cool! The only downside was they had closed the kitchen without letting us know, we wanted to order another pizza but were unable to. Overall great experience otherwise and would go back again!
I was so excited to try the newest gem in Oak Park by the talented team behind Faria Bakery. Their slow pizza is made with fresh, clean ingredients and a fluffy-yet-thin crust that screams farm to fork! Truly appreciate how fresh all ingredients are. They add a unique twist to their whole pizza by giving you scissors to cut your pizza slices however you like. However if you're craving a greasy traditional pizza this might not be your spot. I wanted to try their Chicago tavern but was sold out on a Friday night. The vibes here are perfect for a cozy date night. Think dim lighting, candles on every table, and a menu full of delicious bites. It's simple, romantic, and totally worth a visit. The Solimar Dessert was a showstopper in presentation, with great icing and flavor, but the cake itself was a tad dry for my taste. This would be the biggest area of improvement on my end but still worth a try if you're a dessert lover. I would definitely be back and would love to see how they grow as a restaurant. What we tried: * Bread & Butter * Cucumber Salad * Pistachio & Rosemary Pizza * Garlic Potato Pizza * Sausage, Confit Tomato & Ricotta Pizza * Spumoni Cake Overall review: 3.7
Solimar is one of my favorite pizza spots in town! You can tell they use the most local, seasonal ingredients in everything they make. The restaurant interior is super cute and well decorated, and their outdoor seating is spacious and so nice on a warm summer evening. The workers there and at faria are very kind and attentive. They always strike up a conversation and didn't rush us when we stayed a little past closing. I also love their BOGO slice on Wednesdays when you bring a friend!
Having been long time fans of Faria, we were excited to try their restaurant next door. We were not disappointed. Everything we tried there hit it out of the park in terms of flavor, creativity, and freshness. Our server was awesome. She explained the menu and was attentive to our needs throughout the evening. We tried the roasted carrots with polenta, beets with buttermilk, and the sausage pizza. I had a glass, ok maybe two, of the chilled Lambrusco. I loved it! The ambience in the restaurant is cute and hip. We would definitely return to try some of their other offerings.
My understanding is that Faria opened this pizza restaurant, thus I had high hopes for this place (and it certainly is an improvement to the mediocre pizza place here before it). Solimar really shines in it's farm to table style pizzas with fresh and interesting ingredients. Very nice interior though some areas like the bathroom are far from finished. I hope it does well as I am a big fan of revitalizing Oak Park. Nonetheless, areas for improvement include it's not-good-at-all Chicago "Tavern" style pizza. It was burnt a decent amount and, even if not burned, was not much like true Chicago Tavern style at all (I am a born and raised Chicagoan). The cake dessert was also on the dryer side. Hope the place continues to improve and worth a visit!
New pizza place from the creators of Faria. We got three pizzas and some appetizers to share and loved the Margarita the most! We will definitely be back for this one. Wednesdays does have BOGO slice night, but we got there too late (it stops at 7).
The beets & buttermilk: roasted, salted, & pickled beets in light herb buttermilk vinaigrette to die for, the dressing was so good! I wanted to put it on everything. The spinanch tortellini & broth semolina pasta dough with housemade ricotta, nasturtium flowers, & basil oil - so simple yet delicious! I would go back just for this! Sausage pizza: red sauce, mozza, onion relish, ricotta, pickled fennel - I liked the pizza but wasn't a huge fan of the ricotta and pickled fennel. If I ordered again, I would hold those items. The crust was delicious, but left me wanting some spicy oil to add that kick. My wife got slices of the vegan pizza and cheese. Both weee delicious, the vegan was super spicy which I loved and wished it had translated to the sausage pizza. We finished it off with tiramisu, which they say is the best. I have to agree, it was massive and very very good! Super smooth and flavorful. I had 2 glasses of wine, each $21 - a bit of a high price point for wine, but it was good. Overall, great new place and would go back!
I have been a longtime Faria Bakery Lover (i honestly think it is the best bakery in town) SO I WAS SO EXCITED TO WHEN I FOUND OUT ABOUT SOLIMAR! Solimar did not disappoint my very very high expectations! I love the indoor/ outdoor seating options because both are very comfortable for smaller or larger groups. We had nonalcoholic drink: the fizzy lemonade and Mexican Sprite (the liquor license is coming soon!) For mains, we got three pizzas: Carnitas Pizza, Potato Corn Pepper Pizza, and Fig Pizza! The Carnitas Pizza was my favorite because of the fried beans on top with the chili oil butter. All of the pizzas have an amazing crust (I think they use a version of their miso sourdough base)! Moving to dessert, I consumed the BEST TIRAMISU OF MY ENTIRE LIFE! I mean the so sincerely because it was better than tiramisu from Italy, and the Grove. I will definitely be returning and ordering tiramisu for my birthday!
I was skeptical about $27 pizza. But let me tell you, Worth. Every. Penny. The fig and burrata pizza was my favorite, everyone also really loved the grape pizza. The corn potato pizza was also amazing. The 6 of us shared 3 pizzas and left very satisfied. The outside area is large and nice. The inside is sleek and nice. The pizza isn't quite thin or thick crust, it's a really nice chunky sourdough. Can't wait to go back.
10/10!! Everything was absolutely divine - from the ambiance, the service, the wine, and the food. We ordered a few appetizers to share, including the Chicago pizza, fried squash, and bread and butter. So so tasty, and we were impressed down to the butter served with the bread. My main course was the lasagna, which was heavenly and served with a fresh mini baguette. The lasagna had some unique twists, including a base of what tasted almost like scalloped potatoes. The portions were perfect and we had leftovers to take home. Excited to come back when the weather starts warming up to enjoy the outside patio.
So glad Faria folks took this over. Seems like I think about going & its closed-- only open weekends beginning Thursday. We did take-out & got the 12 in sausage-ricotta pizza. I love their sourdough crust to begin with. Flavors of each ingredient came through-- delicious ricotta, yummy baked garlic and sausage. My criticism is they were stingy with sausage-/ barely tasted it. In a sausage pizza, you need to have a good amount of sausage!! My husband liked how they redid the space, tho he said it was bit cold (temperature wise). We will be back-- and go early like we did for takeout
Shortly after moving to Sac, I had learned first-hand that Sac has strong pizza game! My first job being at a small, local pizza place helped cement my decision to try all the great pizza that the Greater Sacramento area has to offer. Solimar is definitely one of the few talked about vying for that #1 spot! Solimar's crust and airiness is what I dream of when I crave PIZZA. This was my second outing here, and unfortunately the crust came out a little too char char imo. Didn't care, still ate it haha It was my first time trying their take on the Chicago tavern-style and it was decent, but again a bit too much char. The menu description says burnt cheese but this was a bit much. Also I would've like a little more rise on the crust. I've lived in Chicago and have a strong love for both deep dish and tavern-style. I'd probably try again next time to see how it turns out. read more
A beautiful, trendy restaurant with artisan pizzas you can buy by the slice or whole to share. Great place to come on a date or with friends and share from their limited but elevated menu. The tempura shishito peppers and fries was so good - perfect texture. Their homemade sauce paired perfectly. My favorite pizzas were the pistachio and potato. The pistachio was definitely the most unique, but still very palatable. The sausage was good but nothing too crazy. I did not love the chicago one - came out a little too burnt and tasted more like cheese flatbread than a pizza. The ambiance is amazing inside and I can't wait to try other dishes. Service was also great - the staff was quick to help us and was super friendly. read more
Menu description really needs work. Kinako, rhubarb and strawberry had lots of mugwort, which is an Asian herb that can be pretty hard to enjoy. It also had pickled garlic scape, which I loved. None of these ingredients were showcased on the menu, especially when the mugwort consisted of most of the greens. I also did not get much Kinako flavor in the dressing. Blueberry and preserved yuzu salad... description said herb mix, but all we got was dill. I probably wouldn't have ordered this salad if this was going to be a dill salad. My mouth tasted like dill for 6 hours after the dinner. The balance of the salad was way off. Not sure if I was enjoyed a bunch of dill of a salad. Thankfully, pizza really shines through. We ordered the strawberry pizza, and really loved the sweet strawberry and lovely Fresno chili. It was a great hot and sweet combo. Service was a little slow - but seemed bit understaffed at the time I visited. Great ambiance and would visit again, but overall pretty disappointed with the salads that we ordered. It was nothing I had expected from the menu description. I would come back for pizza and great wine selection. read more
Came here on a Wednesday evening with friends to check out the pizza buddy promotion. The deal is buy 2 slices with a partner and one is free, and with the quality of the pizza, it's a steal! We ordered the sausage slices, the pickled fennel with the ricotta brightens up each bite. We also got 2 slices of the spring pie, the flavors of the cream of spinach, leaks, crème fraiche, and lemon juice blend well together. Thin crispy crust, but firm enough to support the toppings, there's little to no flop! The crumb was airy and bread like. Solimar serves up artisan style pizzas, which are well thought out and intentional. I'll definitely be back, and already looking forward to trying out the rest of the menu on a future visit! read more
1 year ago
Our friend Lex discovered this place on IG and we decided we would check it out before a double date night for a movie. It was a Saturday evening and apparently it's best if you have reservations. There were plenty of seats open when we arrived and the vibe given from the host was as if she didn't want to seat us. Once we were seated, others seated after us were asked what they wanted to drink and had the opportunity to order an appetizer. I'm not sure what this was about but we eventually were acknowledged and were able to place our drink and food order. The best thing I got was a cocktail for $9 which contained Mexican coke and red wine. It was delicious! Our table was not impressed with the price for the fries and asparagus. We also didn't care for the pickle plate. The pizza was good. The carrots and polenta plate I got seemed overpriced. There was parking out front and this place was easy to get to. No one ordered food outside but between the indoor and outdoor seating, there's plenty of spots to enjoy a decent meal and beautiful ambiance. I'd like to go back to try different drinks and see if their menu will change. If I go back I'll make sure to make a reservation as it seemed like the staff preferred this. read more
1 year ago
The food here was excellent and it is definitely worth trying! All the pizzas were super tasty and they came out very quickly. The outdoor area is also really cool! The only downside was they had closed the kitchen without letting us know, we wanted to order another pizza but were unable to. Overall great experience otherwise and would go back again! read more
2 years ago
I was so excited to try the newest gem in Oak Park by the talented team behind Faria Bakery. Their slow pizza is made with fresh, clean ingredients and a fluffy-yet-thin crust that screams farm to fork! Truly appreciate how fresh all ingredients are. They add a unique twist to their whole pizza by giving you scissors to cut your pizza slices however you like. However if you're craving a greasy traditional pizza this might not be your spot. I wanted to try their Chicago tavern but was sold out on a Friday night. The vibes here are perfect for a cozy date night. Think dim lighting, candles on every table, and a menu full of delicious bites. It's simple, romantic, and totally worth a visit. The Solimar Dessert was a showstopper in presentation, with great icing and flavor, but the cake itself was a tad dry for my taste. This would be the biggest area of improvement on my end but still worth a try if you're a dessert lover. I would definitely be back and would love to see how they grow as a restaurant. What we tried: * Bread & Butter * Cucumber Salad * Pistachio & Rosemary Pizza * Garlic Potato Pizza * Sausage, Confit Tomato & Ricotta Pizza * Spumoni Cake Overall review: 3.7 read more
1 year ago
Solimar is one of my favorite pizza spots in town! You can tell they use the most local, seasonal ingredients in everything they make. The restaurant interior is super cute and well decorated, and their outdoor seating is spacious and so nice on a warm summer evening. The workers there and at faria are very kind and attentive. They always strike up a conversation and didn't rush us when we stayed a little past closing. I also love their BOGO slice on Wednesdays when you bring a friend! read more
Having been long time fans of Faria, we were excited to try their restaurant next door. We were not disappointed. Everything we tried there hit it out of the park in terms of flavor, creativity, and freshness. Our server was awesome. She explained the menu and was attentive to our needs throughout the evening. We tried the roasted carrots with polenta, beets with buttermilk, and the sausage pizza. I had a glass, ok maybe two, of the chilled Lambrusco. I loved it! The ambience in the restaurant is cute and hip. We would definitely return to try some of their other offerings. read more
My understanding is that Faria opened this pizza restaurant, thus I had high hopes for this place (and it certainly is an improvement to the mediocre pizza place here before it). Solimar really shines in it's farm to table style pizzas with fresh and interesting ingredients. Very nice interior though some areas like the bathroom are far from finished. I hope it does well as I am a big fan of revitalizing Oak Park. Nonetheless, areas for improvement include it's not-good-at-all Chicago "Tavern" style pizza. It was burnt a decent amount and, even if not burned, was not much like true Chicago Tavern style at all (I am a born and raised Chicagoan). The cake dessert was also on the dryer side. Hope the place continues to improve and worth a visit! read more
1 year ago
New pizza place from the creators of Faria. We got three pizzas and some appetizers to share and loved the Margarita the most! We will definitely be back for this one. Wednesdays does have BOGO slice night, but we got there too late (it stops at 7). read more
The beets & buttermilk: roasted, salted, & pickled beets in light herb buttermilk vinaigrette to die for, the dressing was so good! I wanted to put it on everything. The spinanch tortellini & broth semolina pasta dough with housemade ricotta, nasturtium flowers, & basil oil - so simple yet delicious! I would go back just for this! Sausage pizza: red sauce, mozza, onion relish, ricotta, pickled fennel - I liked the pizza but wasn't a huge fan of the ricotta and pickled fennel. If I ordered again, I would hold those items. The crust was delicious, but left me wanting some spicy oil to add that kick. My wife got slices of the vegan pizza and cheese. Both weee delicious, the vegan was super spicy which I loved and wished it had translated to the sausage pizza. We finished it off with tiramisu, which they say is the best. I have to agree, it was massive and very very good! Super smooth and flavorful. I had 2 glasses of wine, each $21 - a bit of a high price point for wine, but it was good. Overall, great new place and would go back! read more
I have been a longtime Faria Bakery Lover (i honestly think it is the best bakery in town) SO I WAS SO EXCITED TO WHEN I FOUND OUT ABOUT SOLIMAR! Solimar did not disappoint my very very high expectations! I love the indoor/ outdoor seating options because both are very comfortable for smaller or larger groups. We had nonalcoholic drink: the fizzy lemonade and Mexican Sprite (the liquor license is coming soon!) For mains, we got three pizzas: Carnitas Pizza, Potato Corn Pepper Pizza, and Fig Pizza! The Carnitas Pizza was my favorite because of the fried beans on top with the chili oil butter. All of the pizzas have an amazing crust (I think they use a version of their miso sourdough base)! Moving to dessert, I consumed the BEST TIRAMISU OF MY ENTIRE LIFE! I mean the so sincerely because it was better than tiramisu from Italy, and the Grove. I will definitely be returning and ordering tiramisu for my birthday! read more
I was skeptical about $27 pizza. But let me tell you, Worth. Every. Penny. The fig and burrata pizza was my favorite, everyone also really loved the grape pizza. The corn potato pizza was also amazing. The 6 of us shared 3 pizzas and left very satisfied. The outside area is large and nice. The inside is sleek and nice. The pizza isn't quite thin or thick crust, it's a really nice chunky sourdough. Can't wait to go back. read more
10/10!! Everything was absolutely divine - from the ambiance, the service, the wine, and the food. We ordered a few appetizers to share, including the Chicago pizza, fried squash, and bread and butter. So so tasty, and we were impressed down to the butter served with the bread. My main course was the lasagna, which was heavenly and served with a fresh mini baguette. The lasagna had some unique twists, including a base of what tasted almost like scalloped potatoes. The portions were perfect and we had leftovers to take home. Excited to come back when the weather starts warming up to enjoy the outside patio. read more
So glad Faria folks took this over. Seems like I think about going & its closed-- only open weekends beginning Thursday. We did take-out & got the 12 in sausage-ricotta pizza. I love their sourdough crust to begin with. Flavors of each ingredient came through-- delicious ricotta, yummy baked garlic and sausage. My criticism is they were stingy with sausage-/ barely tasted it. In a sausage pizza, you need to have a good amount of sausage!! My husband liked how they redid the space, tho he said it was bit cold (temperature wise). We will be back-- and go early like we did for takeout read more
This was DELICIOUS we can't believe it took us this long to come in. The soup, the carnitas tostada, and the tiramisu were some of the best things we've tasted (and we've had a lot of tiramisu). The pizzas were also unique and so tasty. Can't wait to come back!! Also so cute and a modern cozy vibe in there. read more
I came here last week with my friends Thalia and Gary and I enjoyed the experience so I wanted to come back with my mom to see if I would have the same experience with service, food etc. The inside of the restaurant is lovely, from the decor to furniture and dish ware. Very clean and modern. We had the sausage pizza, blistered carrots and fries with asparagus tempura- all which were great. The food came out quite fast despite the restaurant being busy. I love that Faria and Solimar use ingredients from local businesses. Service wise- I'll have to come back to get a real feel on the attentiveness. I'm still trying to understand the flow of the restaurant- from my experience the host sat us, took our order and dropped off one dish and then the runners brought us the rest of our food and were kind enough to ask if everything was tasting good and/or if we needed anything. Seems like a group effort rather than having an individual server. Excited to come back and try other menu items with more friends and family. read more
2 years ago
I love going to Solimar because there's always something new on the menu and its always delicious and beautiful! My favorite plate today was def the sesame hummus with fresh made to order flatbread! Not pictured, but we also tried the chicago tavern pizza and it was bigger than expected. Crispy and cheesy. The bruschetta was okay. The eclair was so pretty! Wish it had more kumquats, the fruity flavors were my favorite part. read more
1 year ago
Not your traditional pizza but if you're open to new flavors and combinations it's a 10/10! The ambiance and service was just as great! read more
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2 years ago
The interior is beautiful with flowers and real lit candles on the tables. You can see the kitchen and the giant pizza oven too! We had the Bianco pizza which was incredible. The pizza dough is the best I've ever had, really soft and fluffy and doughy. The winter greens with vin and parm went really well together. We appreciated the local sourcing of ingredients and the handmade rustic pizza. No issues with the service at all. Definitely coming back to try all of the unique pizzas! read more
2 years ago
My wife and I were Christmas shopping and decided we needed food before we kept slugging along. Our attention was immediately grabbed by the ambience we could see from outside - it's such a CUTE spot. It was a Friday night and there was a small line but we immediately took a spot at the bar and were helped upright away. We each got a glass of white wine -- both options were delicious! Finally a place without bland, sweet white wine! We grabbed the Chicago Tavern Pizza, pickle plate and the panzanella. The pizza was super crispy, the cheese was perfectly crisped and not overly burnt and it was a decent size. The pickles were amazing and honestly my only complaint is that the serving size isn't huge. The panzanella salad had a great vinaigrette and the persimmons were the right amount of soft. Overall I wasn't expecting this place to be this good but after finding out it is owned by the folks at Faria I'm not surprised. We will definitely bring the family back next time. Came back to my review to tell you, GET THE TIRAMISU. You won't regret it. read more
Wow, wow, wow!!! I'm not going to lie - I looked at the menu and was thinking - oh boy. Not sure about this one. But I couldn't have been more wrong!! This place is absolutely amazing! Got there right at 5 when they opened, seated immediately with our reservation. Place was cozy, maybe 10-15 tables with additional seating outside. I didn't see anything that struck my fancy off the bat but asked the waiter (sorry I don't remember his name) for his recommendations. He said the Beans and Burrata and the Margherita pizza. Done and done. Beans and Burrata came out first and it was simply amazing. So much flavor - and being a burrata fan could we really go wrong?? Then the pizza - amazing!! Clearly homemade sauce and the crust done to perfection. How this place isn't jam packed every night is beyond me - but it will be! Highly recommend!!! read more
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I had been looking for months for the best slice in Sac, and thanks to Solimar I finally found it. Not often do you enjoy the crust bit as much as you do right in the middle, but that is just one reason Solimar shines. Coming from the same owner/bread markers of Faria, their dough and crust is just PERFECT, from flavor, texture and integrity, it does it all. The ingredients they use are top notch, and they have an incredible mix of being able to crush a classic cheese and sausage slice, with super unique pies like the Spring Slice which has cream of spinach, roasted leeks, three cheese blend, spinach, creme fraiche, & strawberry powder. Inside has a trendy, fancy but not stuck up New York City vibe, and the tables are set perfectly. Go here, enjoy some of the best pizza in the city, and know that you're eating absolute quality za! read more
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Burrata with beans and fermented tomato with burrata were both excellent, as was the bread and butter board. We also really enjoyed the carnitas pizza and rosemary pistachio pizza, though they probably would have been better as whole pizzas as opposed to reheated slices. Wish we had saved room for dessert! read more
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When I heard that Solimar had Margherita Pizza, I had to run over to try it out. WOW, I was blown away by the flavor. I've had Margherita pizza all over the world and I'm excited that I have one of the best right around the corner. Our sever, Gary, was excellent and attentive as always. Solimar is like going to an old friends house for dinner. Love it. read more
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