Food exceeds expectations and Lou get quite a plateful- you definitely won't leave hungry!! Bar had great vibe and fun people. A place you actually can go in not knowing a soul and leave with a few new acquaintances, if not friends! read more

"The Place" is the name of this place. It's an Italian restaurant in Placerville, CA, off in the rural suburbs near Diamond Springs. The food is delicious. The chef/owner goal was to create a cozy place where folks can enjoy an homemade Italian meal that you thought your non-na or someone's non-na made. Mission accomplished! They have pizza, pasta, sandwiches, calzones, salads, and appetizers. There are two kinds of pizza; Neapolitan thin crust and Roman deep dish. Both are terrific. They offer the deep dish pizza by the slice. The thin crust pizzas have a fermented crust giving it a nice chew and crispness. Flavor elevation. The thin crust pizzas are flame fired. The wood fire pizza oven is a thing of beauty. Gorgeous rounded cooper clad exterior; imported from Italy. It is viewable in the dining room, near the kitchen. Grammy's salad is my favorite salad. Grammy makes one hecka of a salad. The meatball grind-ah is mighty tasty. The bread is pressed giving it nice grill marks and a toasty flavor. The meatballs are juicy and tender; they are layered with marinara. Mmm. Their lunch menu has different menu options from the dinner menu. All right, mixing it up. Lunch is served until 3pm. The happy hour is 2pm-6pm. With the recent remodel, they tore down the wall separating the bar and restaurant dining room creating an open floor plan. So the nights that they have live music. It gets loud. Just sayin. read more

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I wanted to like this place because it was recommended by local friends. But it was a total disappointment. Let's start with the positive. The meatball appetizer was good and it came with a flavorful house made marinara sauce. The Italian Blue salad, which we shared, was a little too sweet for my taste, but the other people at the table liked it. The service was friendly but not attentive at all. It was a Saturday night so they were pretty busy. We had to chase down the waitstaff multiple times to get what we needed. Cocktails were OK but the "Bloody Mobsta" was a total ripoff. $17 gets you a decent Bloody Mary with house made BM mix and a skewer with a few pieces of salumi and an olive and some peppers. The entrees were a total disappointment. The pasta was overcooked. My friends said their dishes were just OK but definitely not worth the price. My Chicken Piccata was awful! No browning or flavor on the chicken. The sauce was a gloppy, greasy, flavorless mess that tasted mainly of raw flour. I asked for a whole lemon to squeeze on top to add enough flavor to make it barely edible and I still couldn't finish it. The menu advertised spinach, which I thought might be a novel and flavorful addition to the classic recipe, but there were just a few leaves of spinach. The live music was WAY TOO LOUD! We had to shout at each other just to be heard. And it seemed to be getting louder with every song. We might have tried the desserts, but couldn't wait to get out of there because of the music. Won't be going back. read more

The BEST dinner in quite a while! Capresse salad.. ever! Chicken Marsala absolutely done right. Good grief... awesome! And.. great service read more

First time here and we were blown away! From the outside it looks really small I could not believe how big the inside was! A full bar, plenty of seating, arcade games, wall art, a whole stage for live music. Jessie helped us today and she was the absolute BEST! So kind so attentive. The food was astonishing!!! I would very highly recommend this place!! Don't even think twice! We had the rosemary frocaccia bread (the best bread I've ever had!) especially for only $4! My husband had the fettuccine with mushrooms, and I had the lemon salad I forgot the actual name I added prawns. The limited time pistachio and ricotta cheese cake was bomb! Even the old fashioned was amazing. I am so happy we have such a beautiful gem so close to home! They do karaoke nights, live music nights, etc! read more

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The service was very good and the food was excellent. The house salad is delicious and the chicken piccata was excellent. Since we were not in a high populated area they far exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be back next time I visit family. read more

The Place - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

Sooo very disappointed, the salad had no lettuce diversity, the chicken tasted like reheated glue... the only redeeming quality was the delicious dressing... I'm sad to say I can get a better salad with fresh grilled chicken at the habit burger, than at a sit down Italian restaurant. :( This is NOT the quality I remember from this place will not be returning. read more

The Place - The chicken tasted like reheated glue - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

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Fantastic food!!! Have trusted this chef and food since they took back over! Will definitely bring many friends and family here !!

We were so happy to hear The Italian Place reopened! Met some friends for dinner at 5:30 on Wednesday 1/14/2026. The food was excellent as always! However...they have opened the shared wall of the restaurant to the bar next door. This made our dining experience awful!!! It was Karaoke night which started around 6-6:30. It was so loud you couldn't visit or enjoy your night out! I'm sorry to say this...it was a bad decision to open that wall up!!! I can't even imagine what it would be like when they have live music. If you're planning a romantic evening or a family get together. You may want to try someplace else. I don't think we'll go back! Maybe lunch? So disappointed!! read more

Just stopped by for a slice and it was incredible, can't wait to bring family and friends. YUMMY

Food is delicious!! Fresh pasta!! Pizza was delightful Husband is kind of picky eater. He absolutely loved the Grammys salad and the meatballs will be a definite standing order. Cookies were also a 10 Thanks for making my Friday!! Allowing me to focus on Christmas. Thank you for being close to our home!! Can't wait to come back again next weekend!! read more

QR codes on the table, no one even acknowledged us when we came in... or the entire time until they delivered our food at the table, even then it wasn't friendly service. There was a table in the middle of the room with paper plates and utensils and serve yourself water. I'm not sure why they were asking for a tip, and you have to pay when you order before even receiving your food. Food was very mediocre. Pizza reminded me of school cafeteria pizza. $70 for 2 people and a lot of regret. read more

My wife and I went to The Place for dinner Saturday night. We had reservations and were seated upon arrival. Our server was April and she is very attentive and friendly. She gladly took pictures of us! April brought out some focaccia bread and olive oil/balsamic to dip in. We ordered Chicken PIcatta and Chicken Marsala. The chicken in both entrees was moist and tender. Both dishes were excellent with nice flavors and freshness. We also shared a Caesar salad and the dressing was very tasteful. Rudy, the new owner came out to greet us and was very friendly. We will definitely return! Dana & Melonnee read more

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The restaurant is kind of deceiving when you drive by it appears very small, but when you go in to the dining room, it has this amazing bar quite a bit of seating and the food is unbelievable. This is our first visit and today I ordered the Woodfire sweet pig pizza and to start we had garlic Parmesan polenta fries. Everything was amazing. I highly recommend and we will definitely be back!! I almost forgot to mention the service was impeccable and the restaurant was super clean! read more

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Very bizarre experience, three of us came into the restaurant and we're told to take a table. We took a table and we sat there for about 10 minutes before we realized there is no service for tables any longer than when we figured that out we went up to the register and ordered a pizza and 2-dinners 2 non alcoholic drinks almost $100. We had to get up to get our own plates, our own silverware and our own water the drinks we ordered never came until we questioned where they were only to learn that you have to go to the bar to get your own drink. It was a Wednesday night and they had loud obnoxious karaoke. While that's normally not a bother it was extra loud. Our order came out incorrect probably because the cash register person couldn't hear us above the karaoke. Overall the experience was disappointing., lackluster and not worth it. Essentially frustrating with no guidance or service. read more

My husband and I enjoy wine tasting at the Too Good Winery and afterwards, we love to have dinner here at "The Place". On Saturday, my Dad, brother, sister n law & niece joined us in dining at The Place. The food was excellent along with the cocktails, service, ambiance & the price of everything. We all had a great time. My family told me how much they loved the restaurant. I consider The Place a real gem and I highly recommend it... read more

This beautiful establishment is a little off the main road but absolutely worth the stop. The staff is so kind and sweet, even the chef came out and we were able to compliment her work. I ordered the pesto alla penne and I could not get enough. The sauce has so many layers of flavor that had me wanting to continue eating despite how full I was. The cheesy garlic bread makes you want to melt in your seat. Please support this local business at all costs. They are too precious. read more

The Place - Pesto Alla Penne - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

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What a treat to be able to order The Place for delivery! We live rural about 20 minutes from The Place. We were able to order online (late 8:00) and had delicious Italian food delivered to our gate! It was piping hot and the delivery fee was under $16 ! 10/10 would recommend them for delivery if you don't feel like going out but still want a delicious meal! read more

The Place - Meatball Ragu - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

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They should update this as it's reopened. Much to my disappointment as the remodel is terrible. They definitely didn't hire an interior designer. Beyond the stale environment it's now a food ticket system. So yes you run with the buzzer like a fast food joint and pick up your food. Ok fine, however the prices are far from fast food. It's massively overpriced. Including the new liquor license and Vegas priced highball and cocktails. How this will survive in the locals environment of Pville I have no idea. read more

Support this local business, as they clearly care about their food and facilities. We would definitely eat here again. read more

I got takeout from "The place" in Placerville this evening. Having recently moved out here, I wanted to check out some of the nearby restaurants and pizza sounded good tonight. I ordered the "hot bath" appetizer which is essentially a garlic confit with flatbread for dipping. I also got 2 pizzas, a margarita and pepperoni. I am not exaggerating when I say this, both the pizzas and the appetizer were too salty to be considered edible. It's like every single ingredient has been marinated in salt. After a few bites it just became too much. The worst part was, I paid about $76 Incl tax and tip and all of this food just went to waste. I would consider trying "the place" again, maybe it's better if you dine in. But as of right now in my opinion the food is pretty overpriced and ridiculously salty. read more

We were so sad when it was closed. Then happy to hear it reopened.. Now we are disappointed with the new transformation.. This was a nice Italian restaurant that felt special to have up here in the foothills .. Get dressed up a little and enjoy the delicious food. .. Now it is no longer a nice restaurant for it is now just a pizza like parlor.. paper plates, order your self (no waitress), paper covered metal trays. Favorites dishes are gone and I am not sure if there is a chef or just the process of adding pre-made dishes into the oven. DISAPPOINTED AND SAD in the foothills. read more

We were staying in the Placerville area to visit Apple Hill orchards, and saw that this place wasn't too far from the inn we were staying at. We went a little before 5 on a Saturday night. so we were able to find parking and get seated right away. Parking is very limited fyi. We weren't too hungry so we didn't order an appetizer. I ordered the Pesto Penne with Shrimp and the hubby the Chicken Alfredo. Our main dishes came with focaccia slices which were served with the usual mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We both enjoyed our pasta dishes. I wish it had come with more protein though. We both ordered wine with dinner, which were good for the price point. We did not have dessert since we shared apple cider doughnuts and an apple pie earlier in the day. We took most of our dinner home too. Service was great. Our server was very prompt and though she was busy with other tables, she never forgot about us. The tables were nicely spaced out and the place had a homey feeling to it. We'd definitely return if we're in the area. read more

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Went to Apple Hill and returned to this restaurant hoping it was as good as we remembered and it was even better! On Friday and Saturday they have their 10 layer lasagna and it's incredible! Best lasagna I've ever had. We started with pesto bruschetta (amazing!) and finished with the most delicious just-baked lemon ricotta cookies. My husband entree was chicken mushroom risotto which was also wonderful. Amazing service-love this place! read more

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If you are looking to go somewhere with a relaxed environment, good Italian food, and pet-friendly...The Place is the place for you! Not only did they welcome us as they arrived, but it seemed that all of their staff were gaga about dogs coming to their place too! The Place's food is prepared deliciously and have more than ample portions. We took home some doggy bags...but did not share with our pups. Much to their chagrin. This is in a more secluded location of Diamond Springs, definitely worth the ride. We will be back to The Place for certain! Thank you for making us feel at home and feeding us like family! read more

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My family was famished while traveling through and had a great meal here. Service: very friendly and attentive Ambiance: from the outside, looks like a converted gas station, which definitely gave us pause, but inside was very clean, and while by no means luxurious, it was very comfortable. Between us, we shared two different pasta dishes, salad, and pizza. All were very good. Two of us avoid gluten, and we ordered a gluten-free Mac and cheese and split a cauliflower crust pizza. The gluten-free Mac was as good as such a dish could be and the cauli pizza was very good. They use a Cisco product, but they cooked it so that it came out with a nice combination of crunchy and chewy. In every dish, the ingredients were excellent? And the salads were top-notch. Free bread and a balsamic/olive oil dip was also a nice touch. They use sausage that is made locally, and while everyone has different preferences, we liked it. The mozzarella in all of the dishes seemed to have a bit of a smoky/umami thing going on that I really liked. We had a great time, and were very surprised. We did learn that this location is no longer owned by the same folks who own the place of the same name in Roseville. For the price point, this place is great. I will try to find a way to pass through there again. read more

Sat outside on the patio tonight. They were very busy but we enjoyed the Wednesday special. The patio area is nice with a variety of seating options and shade for sunny days. The food was good and the focaccia bread was great as always! The one thing I dislike is that when we got the bill they added (not optional) a tip of 5% for "back of house." I certainly don't mind tipping for great service. And I believe it's customary for servers to share tips with BOH, but to add it to the bill as mandatory, kinda jerks my chain a little. Especially when the prices are on the higher side for the area. The bill was already $97 before the tip (reminder that we ordered the special!). For me, tipping is based on service provided. If they aren't paying BOH staff enough, then adjust the pricing and hide this fee. (Just my opinion!). But don't let this stop you from enjoying the patio or the food. The wood fired pizzas are also really good. read more

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First time dining in since the new ownership and the food quality has u fortunately gone downhill. I always get the smokey mushroom pizza and it would be covered in mushrooms and a delicious variety of cheese but this time it had almost no mushrooms and tasted like a cheese pizza with a handful of mushrooms thrown on top (as you can see in the picture compared to the picture from a year ago). Not to mention the special lasagna served only on Fridays, use to be thin layers of pasta and the perfect amount of cheese and sauce. It is now smothered in cheese and red sauce and thick layers of pasta. Also, the garlic cheese bread use to come with large cloves of garlic on it and it is now just cheesey bread with no garlic to be found. It seems that we will now have to make the drive to the Roseville location for our Italian cravings. read more

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I love this place! Great food , awesome ambiance and good service! The food is delicious with freshly made ingredients....

stopped for a quick drink and get hydrated on a warmer than usual autumn day. Sierra the barkeep was very polite, stayed busy, kept a professional demeanor and a very clean bar. I hadn't been in for a while so it was nice to see the changes! thanks Sierra! cheers! read more

Really good food, everything seemed freshly made and just the right portions. It was neat to see them make the pizzas and toss the dough around. read more

The Place - Having fresh made pizza - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

The Little Italian place is absolutely one of The best restaurants we have in El Dorado County. This is the first time we've been to the new location. Great food and service. Highly recommend. Just a fantastic place. read more

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This great venue that we just discovered- the food is excellent; the customer service is very good and friendly (thank you April!); and it has a fabulous atmosphere. The owner, Rudy, was very friendly, warm and welcoming. We will be back! read more

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Ordered caprese salad. Didn't love it. Basil was bitter, they used sun dried tomatoes and the mozzarella was powdery (consistency of chèvre goat cheese). It was a lot of money ($14) for not much of anything. Thankfully the owner took it off the bill. When I asked about the focaccia bread and why no spices in the olive oil/balsamic the waiter said oh, new management. That explains a lot. I tried a bite of my friend's veal parmigiana and it was pretty good so not a total loss. Overall, the things I liked most about the restaurant went away with the previous owner unfortunately. Hopefully it will be a better experience next time. read more

The Place - Caprese salad - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

A Rare Gem in a Sea of Disappointment Most Italian restaurants these days barely rise above the level of Olive Garden, no matter how loudly they boast about "house-made" pastas and sauces. That's why this place was such a refreshing surprise. Let's start with the meat sauce -- rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, they let the ingredients speak for themselves. You could actually taste the slow-cooked meat and tomato, without the sauce trying to punch you in the face with salt. But the real standout? The garlic bread. By far the best I've had in a long time. Most places serve up greasy bread drowned in hot oil with a hint of garlic powder. Not here. This was clearly made with quality bread, fresh roasted garlic, and it actually tasted like butter, not some cheap oil substitute. It was crispy, warm, and honestly worth the trip all by itself. Portions were generous, and even with the 35 min drive, it felt well worth it. You leave full, satisfied, and a little surprised that someone finally got it right. If you're tired of being let down by so-called "authentic" Italian food, give this place a try. It's the real deal. read more

Wow! What a disappointment. We finally got to go since their reopening for my daughter's birthday, per her request. They hand you menus and tell you to seat yourself. They don't tell you, you have to look at a tiny QR code to order food and drinks. There is no longer any personal service or attention. We waited 15 mins before I went up to the guy at the front and ordered. I would have let that slide a bit if we were aware and if the food was good. The food was bland, my red wine was ice cold. Overall just a horrible experience, we will not be back. read more

After closing and reopening, I was so hopeful, and sadly disappointed. You order at your table with a QR code. Don't love it, but fine, I understand the need to save on staffing. Ordered a pizza and an appetizer. Pizza showed up, which had vegetables and meat listed, with only vegetables. The super nice lady at the bar took it back when we inquired, and the same pizza was brought back with meat now included, but cold meat. They took my solely veggie pizza and added cold cut meat, and brought it back. The whole thing was cold to the touch Never did get the appetizer. Sadly, despite all hope, I won't be back. It's bummer since when the place originally opened it was my favorite restaurant locally to go to. Now, it's a place I will actively avoid. read more

Honestly, it's just ok. It's not that great for the price. I'm not wowed by the food and it was expensive. The service is great, the atmosphere is great, but the food is just ok. Also, I ordered my daughter a lemonade. And it was $6! And it was so bitter. I don't get how it was worth $6 and she didn't even get a refill. read more

Such a disappointment!!! You would think paying high dollar prices you would actually get to be served by a human, but instead, you have to place your own order go up get your own water ,silverware, and everything else that you need for your meal! The appetizer gets brought out after your meal apparently, and just the whole experience was a disaster. The water station was empty the whole time I was there.I asked three people to fill it up and somehow it didn't manage to get filled until the end of our meal. Definitely will not be going back. read more

Had dinner with some friends on a Friday night. Reservations at 7:00, everything was ready. Ordered apps, all very good. Various choices for dinner (3 cheese raviolis for me) everyone raved about their choices. The service was excellent. The restaurant was clean and authentic. The staff were incredibly friendly. I have zero complaints about this place. I highly recommend trying it!! read more