Service: Always promptly seated because we make a reservation. For dinner at least, I get the sense you really should make a reservation before coming here. Greeters are friendly. Ambiance: I feel like it's very warm and comforting with a good amount of space for their guests seated in booths. Food: I've never really been blown away by any of the food I've had here, but I will say that the food quality is consistently pretty good and we've never had any issues. A family member of mine really likes Visconti's for its consistency. read more

First, I rarely give 1 star reviews. We have been here 2 previous times with very good to excellent food. Tonight, the service was very good as usual but the food has gone downhill. The 4 shrimp appetizer was excellent. The jumbo shrimp was not overcooked and succulent. It was probably grilled and had a smoky grilled char on it. Our server was good too. The caesar salad was good and the garlic bread was very good as usual. That's where the goodness stopped. Our dinners were not up to par. Not even close. My chicken marsala was unedible. I posted a picture of it here. Chicken pieces were either too thin or way too thick (rounded thick left over pieces). So the chicken was way overcooked, dry, and tough as I'm sure the cook didn't want to serve the larger pieces undercooked. Any chef knows that chicken has to be cut with the same thickness for consistency. I struggled cutting the thin leather like chicken with the supplied butter knife. When tried eating a couple of pieces, it was dry and tough to chew. My wife's Angel Hair with Scallops was no better. The scallops were not properly seared and tasted over cooked. Scallops need to be seared in a pan quickly and not cooked with pasta in the same pan or they will end up without the fresh seafood taste and overcooked. We asked if they could replace the scallops with just 3 of the grilled jumbo shrimp that we had for our appetizer. They did but this time, the shrimp were overcooked and chewy. That tells me there is inconsistency in the kitchen. We will not be coming back as there are plenty of other restaurants with consistently great food. There's another 1 star Yelp review here in June 2026 by someone else that said the chicken marsala was unedible with overcooked leather like chicken. The quality of this restaurant has gone downhill and the owner's need to hear this. I'm not the only one. read more

Date: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 Time: around 7pm Party of: 2 Meal: Dinner *Grey Goose - single, as martini ($13) *Seared Scallops ($21) *Linguini Al Gamberi & Fungi ($27) - house salad *Petrale Sole ($27) - house salad, side broccoli *Gl Roth Cabernet ($15) *Sales Tax - 7.750% ($7.98) I was on a seafood pasta kick and suggested to the hubby we stop by Visconti's on the way back home from Tahoe. I believe I found them thru Yelp while looking around at cities on the way back to SJ. We walked in and easily got a table. The space is pretty big. I was worried I may be too dressed down. I was in athleisure and a comfy sweatshirt, but there were people in shorts and t-shirts, so no real dress code here. Dinner started with a complimentary cheesy kinda garlicky bread. The hubs enjoyed that. The scallops were an app. A lil dry. I think due to the way they seared it. But it was a good size with three scallops. The house salads were a nice intro into our mains. A good portion for a an inclusion. My pasta was huge. Plenty of seafood and sauce. And it was nice and creamy which was what I was craving. The hubs sole was fine. I'm not a huge lemon caper person, but it was a good temp. I don't believe the broccoli was sauteed in anything so it's just seemed veg. I like broccoli by itself, so this was fine with me. Nice impromptu stop on the way home. REVIEW #4038 read more

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Visconti's is hands down the best Italian restaurant around. It's a family-owned restaurant, and you can truly feel the passion and hospitality the moment you walk in. The food is absolutely amazing--fresh, authentic, and the closest thing to eating in Italy without buying a plane ticket. The entire family is incredibly welcoming and makes every visit feel special. If you're looking for authentic Italian food and outstanding service, this is the place to go. Stop by, enjoy an incredible meal, and don't forget to say hello to the family. You'll be glad you did! read more

Visconti's Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Folsom, California

It's okay. The food is not great and service is okay. Nothing too special about the place. It's not a place I'd frequent or crave.

We arrived at the restaurant at 6pm on Sunday with our friend who already called for reservation. The restaurant was very busy but we were seated immediately. Our waitress was friendly but she was hard to find. Our friend didn't get her appetizer salad until all the entrees were served and had to ask for it from another waitress. We also had to ask for water refill after flagging another server. - Minestrone soup: disappointing. It was too salty for my taste and super watered down. There were only few vegetables and pasta at the bottom. - Garlic bread: the bread was warm and soft. The garlic and butter were very prominent. - Pollo marsala: the chicken cooked perfectly and the sauce was good but I didn't taste any wine in it. The spaghetti was perfectly al-dante and the marinara sauce tasted super fresh and delicious. - Meat combo pizza with regular crust (medium): the pizza was superb! The crust was fluffy yet had perfect crunch. The red sauce was super good and fresh. There were tons of meat toppings on top and they tasted very good and fresh. read more

Visconti's Ristorante - Pollo Marsala - Italian Near Me - Folsom, California

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What a great holiday lunch with my coworkers! Our supervisor treated us to Visconti's, and it was such a pleasant experience. The lunch menu was simple and easy to order from, which I appreciated. I went with the eggplant parmesan with light cheese on top since I wanted something flavorful but not too heavy, and it was perfect. The space has a cozy, home-style feel decor nothing too fancy, just warm and welcoming. There's plenty of seating, with both indoor dining and an outdoor patio. You can choose between regular tables and booths, which worked well for our group. The booth was nice and enough space for us all to sit comfortably. The staff were very nice and attentive. One of my coworkers brought her four year old, and the waiter gave her stickers that he carries around which his daughter gave him to share. Such a thoughtful and sweet gesture that instantly brought a smile to her face. Our food came out in about 15-20 minutes, which was great considering there were seven of us. The warm lighting really adds to the ambiance and gives the place a great date night vibe. I'll definitely be adding Visconti's to my list for a future date night with hubby. Great food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was ok. I've had better pasta at the Cheesecake Factory. There was a hair in the marinara and one in the spumoni. The chicken was dry and overcooked, the veggies were undercooked. But the service was excellent! read more

This is the third or fourth time I've been to Visconti and the food was what I expected...it was okay. We ate here because it's my friend's favorite restaurant. We had a table for 15 but only 7 showed up which I felt bad about since we took up double the space (I was not the organizer). Luckily the restaurant was not busy the night. We ordered the fried calamari and sampler plate as appetizer. The fried calamari was a generous size and tasted good. The sampler plate was decent. For main I ordered the Pollo Alla Visconti $28 with the clam chowder and gnocchi as an up-charge since they make the gnocchi in-house (the rest of the pasta is not made in house). The dish was a generous size, though once the additions were made it came to $35 which is starting to add up. The clam chowder was very tasty (though not as good as Scott's Seafood) and a generous size. The chicken was good. I had leftovers and it was actually better the next day. The gnocchi was rubbery and the tomato sauce was ordinary. If I had known I would not have ordered it. My partner got the chicken parmigiana which was okay. I had leftovers the day after and it was okay (ie. It did not improve the next day unlike the Apollo Alla Visconti) Our server was friendly and helpful. I have friends who absolutely love Visconti and I wouldn't hesitate to come back if they choose it, but it would not be my first choice for Italian food. read more

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We had dinner while visiting the area. Stopped in without a reservation. It was a little busy and filled up quickly while we were there (a good sign as we ordered). We ate outdoors on a beautiful evening. Service was very good. We had linguini with white clam sauce and chicken parmesan. Both meals came with a nice salad and very tasty garlic bread. We shared both meals and frankly everything we ate was excellent. We'd come back in a flash if we ever come back to the area. read more

Some amazing Italian food! The service was phenomenal. I was able to eat outside and enjoy the weather too. Started off with a side salad, had some bread and delicious chicken Alfredo! 10/10 all around!!! I would come here again for sure read more

Visconti's Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Folsom, California

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We've been to Visconti's a handful of times and each time it never disappoints. The portions have been plenty. The lasagna is very good as well as their piccata and calamari. I need to try other items but the first meals we've had have been so good, I always order the same thing. The service is very good and welcoming. The restaurant is spacious and a nice authentic experience. read more

Great good and atmosphere, our server Ally was very obviously busy and still made amazing strides to give us the full Visconti experience. Very knowledgeable in the food and very helpful to my gluten free and dairy free wife. read more

Ali is the worst bartender I've ever had. She asked me questions about a martini and how to make it.. then proceeded to flirt with my husband and ask if we were married or not right in front of me.. she is an awkward and inappropriate employee. I have also had this issue with her at her previous employer. I was so disappointed to see her when I walked into this high end restaurant. They really need to do definite checks on their employees. So disappointing this hoe.. pardon my verbiage was hired here... read more

Italian food lovers...REJOICE and dine as soon as you can at Visconti's Ristorante in Folsom! Call ahead of time like we did to make rezzies, because when you arrive your table will be ready and Visconti's is always busy due to their very faithful following! Tonight we were hoping to be seated in Alex's section, but his was full. However, we did get Indiana as our server and she was fantastic! Very kind, ready to answer questions, and exceedingly friendly! Visconti's is larger than it looks with seating inside and al fresco, as well as their ample bar area. The strip mall parking lot has never been an issue for us. Tonight we were seated in one of their very comfy booths. We also love that Visconti's is a family-owned and run restaurant. Our meal began with the bruschetta. The Hubster ordered the Gnocchi with pesto sauce, the MIL had Spaghetti Alla Paisana, and I ordered the Scampi Vesuvio. All three dishes came with a choice of soup or salad, we each chose salad. Dinner portions are very generous and our meals were absolute perfection! Bonus factor is having leftovers to take away for another meal. We have been to Visconti's many times, and I have failed to give them this glowing review...at least I remembered tonight! We have never had a poor meal or bad service and when friends or family need a suggestion our first recommendation is always Visconti's. Bring an empty belly and a large group for celebratory occasions, come here on a date night, or even if you just want to skip dinner and be spoiled...Visconti's staff will ensure each of these is taken care of in the best possible way. Mangia! read more

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Frist off started to go to Visconti's when they were on Bidwell, by Handley's , when it was a small store front, with Lace curtains in the windows. And have gone over the years , up to July 23rd, somethings have changed, Last time that I had Veal Scaloppine, the Olive oil, was seperating from the sauce, and was left standing in the plate. The wife had Veal Milanese, it was dry and over cook. The Side Spaghetti sauce tasted Bad, no real flavor. And Finally the salad, the lettuce was so bitter, it was not eatable... It depends on the dish you order, Veal Parm. Great,Calamari to die for! They many dish's that are great, but some fall off the cliff... Hopefully they'll correct the items that need to be fixed.... Love Mom and Pop the quality is not what it use to be, on certain items. read more

The food was okay due to the service from the entry in no greeting at the door the 2 ladies were clearly to busy I get it was Mother's Day but no excuse. We came because my friend a Chef said I should nope nope just unacceptable had to take for bread several times waiting on straws for 30 mins but watched her serve the tables around us with care, connection and concern so disappointing. The experience ruined my prefect Mother's Day. My order was not right and it was like oh I only took a picture of the sampler sorry but not sorry read more

Visconti's Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Folsom, California

Another restaurant to try out with my sister's family. When we arrived in Folsom, everyone was famished. I asked my niece and nephew to pick a dinner spot. They chose Italian. And we dined at Visconti's Ristorante! Our pary of 5 (3 adults & 2 kids) arrived at a semi busy time. The hostess informed us of a short wait and we took some seats in the waiting area. Once our table was ready we seated right away by the friendly hostess. Our waiter was hospitable and attentive., Everyone had there own dinner selections, so I went with the following: - Clam Chowder - Combination Pizza - Linguini Calamari The combination pizza was shared all around. The clam chowder had a "just right" potato and clam ratio in every bite. Linguini was a nice al dente and calamari chewy. The sauce was superb in flavor. The pizza was delicious! You could taste the love that it was made with! Great experience! Great Staff! read more

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We made a reservation ahead of time so we were seated right away. Our server was nice, but nothing super engaging. We started with the ravioli and calamari. I didn't try the ravioli, but the calamari could have used more seasoning. We got the large portion and it was A LOT. The garlic bread had a strong garlic flavor which I liked but I do wish it was a bit crispier. I ordered the Linguini alla Italiana without mussels and thought it had good flavor. The shrimp and squid tasted fresh and were cooked well. It came with a side of minestrone soup, which was decent. We ended with dessert, and that was on us for not checking the price beforehand. Each one was around $18, which felt steep. That said, everyone enjoyed what they got, so at least it tasted good LOL. read more

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Incredible to say the least. It showed me just how bad some of the other places I go truly are. First of all, the marinara is to die for! I don't know how they make it, but it is the best I've ever eaten. To start the meal off, I ordered their tortellini soup. It had a tomato base with creamy cheese tortellini. I'm not a soup person, but I didn't leave a single drop of that soup in the bowl. That's how good it was. Okay back to the main course. I ordered their baked ziti. I ordered this because I have this dish a lot. I was told this restaurant is really good, so I wanted to see what their version of this simple dish was like. It was amazing! I already mentioned the sauce. It also had really creamy ricotta cheese with mozzarella on top. If I was going to be super picky, the noodles were not el dente, but that could be because it was baked. The noodles were not mushy, but a bit soft. The marinara made up for any type of pickiness. I can't even express how much I loved that sauce! You have to try it! The portions are big, so save room for dessert! For desert, I had the coffee almond gelato. It was super creamy and delicious! The iced tea had a great flavor. It was fresh like it was just made. read more

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Anniversary's definitely look different with kids but we still wanted to celebrate with "fancy" food. We did order to go so can't comment on what the ambiance was like... For the most part, I feel it's a good value for what you get. We ordered the bruschetta, garlic bread, large calzone and spaghetti de campagnia. We were not expecting so much garlic bread so that was a nice surprise but I wish they gave more than 4 slices of bread for the bruschetta. The large calzone was huge and my husband only finished half and the spaghetti was great! We can't wait to eat here in person after such an amazing take out order! read more

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Best Italian restaurant we have found near El Dorado hills and their pizza is worth driving over for pick up!! I do wish the online menu was easier to read and the Pizza Menu showed all the available options but this is one of our favorites for a dine in meal! read more

If you're looking for the best Italian food in the Folsom/El Dorado Hills area look no further! Everyone from the front staff to our waiter Bobby were extremely customer oriented!! We had the Caprese Salad and Fried Calamari appetizer. The Calamari serving was so large and oh so good! For entrees we had the veal parmigiana, lasagne, linguine al gamberi & fungi, shrimp vesuvio and sole visonti. Everything was so amazing and delicious and serving sizes were generous. This evening we had the pleasure of meeting Frank Visconti...he was super friendly and down to earth. You won't be disappointed in the food! read more

I'll start with our server, because he was the only light in the cave. Attentive, understanding, and kind. Zero issues with him or the bussers. The first time we ate here about 8 years ago, it was amazing. Same with the next few times we went. The last 3 or 4 times, I was highly disappointed in the food. This is the last time I will eat here no matter who asks me to go or why. Tonight was the worst meal I've had there yet. Chicken Marsala with the chicken so overcooked that I couldn't chew it without grinding on each bite for seemingly minutes and by the time I chewed it enough to swallow, it tasted like liver. It was disgusting enough that I sent it back after 2 bites that I ended up spitting out into my napkin, and didn't ask for a replacement meal. Don't even get me going on how bland their marinara is. Something has changed there and it's not for the better. See you never again. I work too hard for my money to waste it here read more

First time and it was delicious large pirtioned plates. Warm, friendly,and accommodating.We did not have reservations. We are in town, and coming back today We drive from Sacramento read more

Visconti's has great food, service, and nice choices for inside ambiance, cool bar, or outside space for nice breezy nights! There are choices for vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat lovers, so all bases are covered here. Professional top notch service and customer care! Really enjoyable and food doesn't disappoint!! read more

Found my favorite place!!! Great food and service. You will not be disappointed I've tried several items on the menu and they all were delicious read more

My family and I love this mom and pop Italian restaurant! Food is excellent! Service is great! We always go at lunch time during the week when it is not busy. read more

I've been coming to Visconti's Ristorante for many years. It's honestly the best Italian restaurant in the Sacramento area. I could seriously eat here everyday. The dishes in my rotation here are the Veal Parmigiana, Pollo Parmigiana, Pollo Alla Visconti, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Mostaccioli Francisco, Baked Ravioli, and the Tortellini Pesto & Spinach. As you can tell with all of the dishes I have listed, they have a bunch of dishes that are absolutely amazing so it makes it super hard to decide every time I'm here. If you were to ask me for my top dish it would be a toss up between the Veal Parmigiana - Chicken Parmigiana - or the Tortellini Pesto & Spinach. All 3 are insanely delicious. No matter what you pick you will be provided with a side of their amazing garlic bread which is legendary. You will probably get full off garlic bread and will have your main dish as leftovers. You honestly can't go wrong with any dish here. Everything is seriously so good!!! You'll thank me later. read more

Visconti's Ristorante - Pollo Alla Visconti with Spaghetti on the side - Italian Near Me - Folsom, California

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i wanted to see what this place offered before coming for a dinner; i was not impressed by the photos of food so my expectations were meh. we all ordered a pasta dish and kept any changes to a minimum (i.e. breaded chicken instead of grilled chicken). they quickly put garlic bread out and it was absolutely delicious. very fluffy and flavorful. i think we went through like 6 baskets while waiting. it took 45 minutes for our salads to come out and over an hour for our main dishes to come out. it was not busy. although the server was friendly, the wait time was ridiculous. the spicy vodka rigatoni was not spicy at all but still good. overall, the experience was ok. i am more disappointed in the wait time to be honest. read more

Visconti's Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Folsom, California

Incredible authentic Italian food! We've been coming here for years and each time are so happy with our experience. The staff are amazing and we love that the owner walks around to greet each table! But the food speaks for itself! The portions are massive and the flavor is outta this world!! I enjoy the ambiance here, the decor is very welcoming and old world Italy. I can't wait to come back to try even more of the food! read more

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Such a terrific family run restaurant!! The time and dedication that they have put into special experience for each individual patrons that come into this establishment shows. The recipes are absolutely to die for and to be able to visit with the friendly and courteous staff is quite an enjoyable experience. Thank you for the many years a great times you guys are amazing. read more

We love Viscontis! My only wish? They were closer to Roseville/Rocklin! The restaurant is large and the booths are spacious. We love their chicken Alfredo and spicy sausage pasta dishes. Their garlic bread is to die for and we can't wait to keep exploring their menu. 1 pasta dish is enough for 2 adults to share in my opinion but usually I share with our toddler. We will be back! read more

Been here a few times. My most recent visit was at the bar. I can't remember the bartender's name, but he was so nice, they all were! Lately I've been going after work by myself and sometimes it's a weird feeling sitting there by yourself for dinner- they don't make me feel that way at all! Food and drinks are great too of course read more

Great Italian Restaurant friendly ownership family oriented good food.. Great ambiance, great service read more

Absolutely love this place! From the food to the atmosphere I would rate this place above 5 stars. The service is always better than expected, good laughs are exchanged, and the best food is served. Frank and his team are amazing and make sure the visit is memorable. Thank you for all the business you do and for the best Italian food in town! read more

Visconti's Ristorante - Owner Frank! - Italian Near Me - Folsom, California

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My wife, friends, and I drove from Auburn to try Visconti's restaurant in Folsom at lunchtime on Saturday. We likewise come to Folsom to eat at our favorite chinese restaurant 'Rice Express' (see my reviews on Yelp). There are not enough superlatives to describe the dining experience at Visconti's. The interior decor is easy on the eyes, and is spotlessly clean. We were greeted and seated promptly in a spacious, comfortable booth. Our server, Jeff, was pleasant and attentive without being obtrusive. Our orders were filled accurately and all food was served at the same time, and pleasant surprise, hot foods were steaming hot. As to the food: we started with the 4 piece bruschetta appetizer (slices of baguette topped with diced Roma tomatoes, basil, onion and a little parmesan), my wife and her friend had the house salad, my friend had a New England (i.e. 'white') clam chowder (which he rated very good), and I ordered the Caesar salad, consisting of torn Romaine lettuce, dressing redolent of garlic, large pieces of razor-thin parmesan and small, crunchy croutons. Of the countless Caesar salads I've eaten over the past 60 years, this is one of the best. Our main courses consisted of Pollo (chicken) Picata with a side of Rigatoni, a generous serving of medallions of chicken, sauced with white wine and crimini mushrooms; two orders of spaghetti and meatballs (3), with pillowy meatballs and perfectly al dente pasta in a tasty marinara sauce, and I ordered linguini with white clam sauce which was loaded with chopped clams in a light white wine sauce with just the right amount of garlic. I usually steer away from this dish due to the less than satisfying amount of clams but this was not the case here. The generous amount of linguine was, like the spaghetti, cooked perfectly. Everyone had a portion of their entree left over to take home. (This will be like a second trip to heaven !!!). We had three deserts: Limonicello meringue, dark chocolate gelato, and a chocolate torte cake with vanilla bean gelato. These deserts defy description. It is obvious Visconti's takes pride in every aspect of their business and have a well-deserved reputation for excellence. Do yourself a favor and go the distance to try this exceptional restaurant. read more

When we walked in I got excited. It was beautiful and seemed friendly. It quickly went left. Our server was nice but the food was waaaaay too overloaded with garlic. Every single item we got had raw garlic in or on it including the caprese salad (which is not supposed to have garlic on it and description definitely didn't say garlic. I ordered one of the most expensive items, the Cioppino $33 a plate. When I say soooo much garlic I couldn't eat it, that's what I mean. My husband LOVES garlic and couldn't even eat his. When I told the server he said "oh well, next time you might be able to order it without" No option to make it right or remedy, no option for substitution, NOTHING! I am pretty sad because I was sooo excited to eat there and drove 45 minutes to get there. read more

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What is the purpose of a reservation? To have a table ready for you- when walkins get sat before your resy time and you are sat 20 mins latethats bot cool. The wines we brought we a. Highlight an italian rubio, and the charbono paired with all dishes. The veal marsala was ok - meh Medallions of veal in my mind are not sliced like scallopini. The marsala sauce was nice but paired with a warm at best pa def not housemade pasta marinara was disappointing t The halibut special was lovely. The chicken parm was average at best. The veal piccata also had a variety of tastes per piece of veal like the Marsala on the veal which is totally suspect as a flavor profile- Michelle our server was very good-prices fair overall impression was lacking even though we had a very good referral. read more

Wow the food is amazing and not pricey especially when compared to chain italian restaurants. I ate the veal visconte which came with spaghetti. Totally amazing. I love the fact it had a lot of cheese on it. That was great. The veal was nice and tender like it should be and very tasty. And then my wife had their half and half which is half meat raviolis and half spaghetti which she said was totally amazing as well. We had their garlic bread which was very good and we also had their deep fried raviolis as an appetizer were good as well. I had clam chowder with my dinner which was totally amazing and my wife had a Caesar salad which she thought was good as well. We will definitely be back. The service was exceptional our server's name was Candice who was totally phenomenal. We were able to sit outside which was nice. And we ended the night with a totally delicious cannoli. read more