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    Willow

    3.9 (280 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Molly L.

    Came here since it is located right in our hotel and conveniently in close proximity to an event we were going to and we were not disappointed! This was one of the best meals we had in a while. My husband had the burger and I had the beer salad. The beet salad came with an amazing whipped ricotta that was so unique, and to this day I still think about it. I would love to come back here just for the salad alone, but I must try the whole menu. :) Definitely recommend if you're staying at the hotel or nearby. It's amazing and great quality food with a wonderful ambiance.

    Elena B.

    Lovely atmosphere. Came for a Saturday birthday celebration. Such a cute space. Our waitress was lovely and took our orders right away. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes. They were a little over done but still good. The latte was delicious as well.

    Shannon Z.

    Food: 4/5 I really enjoyed the appetizers here and would highly recommend sampling different appetizers especially if you're coming with a big group! The grilled octopus was yummy and loved that they added mandarin oranges to that dish. I also thought the beet salad with ricotta cheese was so tasty and creamy! The focaccia bread is a MUST - it was soo soft and buttery. For the main course, I ordered the salmon which was yummy and tender. Ambiance: 3/5 For a hotel restauraunt, this place isn't too bad. The lighting was a little too fluorescent though I wish it was a little more warm/inviting feel. We were able to book a private room for a birthday event which closed with curtains so that was really cool! I wish they played music to set the mood. Service: 4/5 Our server was really nice, they cut the birthday cake for us and refilled our waters. It was a little on the slower side and also no one told us our table was ready for a long time. But overall enjoyed our time here!

    October 2025
    Mary P.

    Visited October 8th.. always see my receipt as proof. This place is classy but casual in a great location in Sacramento ( inside the Exchange Hotel). I wanted to visit this place after seeing it on Good Day Sacramento! I met Chef Carr and he was so welcoming! He was focused on the food and showed pride on the quality and presentation ! Kind and considerate! We just ate an hour ago but the fall drinks looked amazing ! We had a glass of wine and beer before having to leave for an appointment. Full bar. Great service from Jon! Walk to Sacramento kings game ! It's a welcoming small restaurant in a great location ( 2 minutes to my Uber!). Btw... there was a nasty review a week ago from what appeared to come from a disgruntled employee...I saw nothing but cleanliness and glad we came in! I will be back for their brunch! Great location and close to DOCO!

    Nine!  (the one after eight...not trying to be cute here)
    David B.

    Food was excellent. Had to keep myself from "awoo"ing after each bite. http://bit.ly/41iFYGH (Google Willo the Corgi) Not really...but it was delicious. Service seemed on point. We had a guy who had a sommelier badge in his shirt. He complimented our bottle that we'd brought with us and ended up serving the entire meal. I didn't question it. Ambience was loud casual. Still wore slacks and a button down shirt and that felt appropriate. Came out first with some grilled octopus. The tentacle came out on top of some shishito peppers with a lemony hummus and mandarin slices. Strange mix, ate it all. Sampled the rack of lamb. Pretty tasty but only had a bite or two. Iberico pork was the bomb. So many slices of perfectly cooked pork loin topped with cherry, peach and balsamic. Weird eating fruit as dinner on meat. Delicious nonetheless. Even the mustardy sauce worked and the pea puree almost propped up the pieces of pork. Fun visit for an occasion. Didn't seem horribly intimate and that's okay sometimes. May return someday for breakfast? Dinner was a win, though.

    Dine Downtown
    Christine L.

    Everything we ordered was good. From the Apps to the desserts. The drinks were delicious as well not too sweet. I was satisfied with my three courses. The server was really sweet too. A good stop if you are in downtown.

    Pork belly Benedict
    Caren F.

    We made reservations here thinking that it would be super busy. But it wasn't. There were 3 parties when. We cam. It was a Sunday at noon. It took a while for the server to come take our order. I had the pork Benedict. I wasn't impressed at all. It wasn't very tasty. It was a nice and clean though. I may give it another try one again. If I do. I will redo my review appropriately

    ROASTED BABY BEET SALAD Hand Pulled Ricotta Mousse | Pea Shoot | Blood Orange | Marcona Almonds | Truffle Oil
    Bianca V.

    Last night my best friend and I went out for a dine downtown at Willow. We were excited to try this new place located in/connected to the Exchange Hotel. For parking we parked in the central DOCO garage, but street parking is available, as well as valet. If you do park in the garage, be sure to take a stroll over to one of the shops/restaurants in DOCO to get your ticket validated. I love the decor of Willow and inside was well lit, and not too bright, which I appreciated. We were there to celebrate my grandma's 2nd heavenly birthday, as well as just enjoy a nice dinner and night out. We had never been here before. I definitely loved what I ordered, which was the bruschetta, chicken, and marquis cake. Presentation of everything was beautiful. The bruschetta was delicious and I would love to order that again. As a person who is not a fan of beets outside of the juice, that salad was surprisingly good! For the entrée I had the chicken dish, which was very tasty! The chicken was cooked to perfection and oh my goodness the skin was perfectly seasoned and crispy! My only complaint was that everything but the chicken on my entree plate was room temperature, which was a bummer. My best friend ordered the paccheri and we both agreed that it would have been better if the sauce had been stoked into the noodles for longer because it basically just tasted like the noodles and bolognese were two separate dishes. There were also so many diced carrots in the sauce and that seemed excessive. I actually was mostly looking forward to the marquis cake as soon as I saw it on the dine downtown menu when I was choosing a place to go. And I'm so glad it lived up to my expectations! 15/10 dessert! The cheesecake was good, but kind of just tasted like an everyday cheesecake. I also enjoyed the two drinks I got, which was the berry agua fresca and New Year, New Mule. Both tasted wonderful, but as someone who doesn't drink and for the higher prices, I would have liked to see some zero proof products included in the mocktail items. Our server, Maia, was so nice and funny and checked on us often and even offered us some coupons for next time since the service was a little bit slow, which we didn't mind, but she noted it was not usual. We were happy to take everything in and get to talk. Not that we didn't appreciate the two comped drinks that we got as well! Thank you again! I would definitely like to come back and see what a regular service would be like and maybe try some things on the menu that are more unique. Overall, I was happy with our visit and glad I had the opportunity to check Willow out!

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    Cassandra B.

    Willow was such a great time. The food was delicious and the staff was welcoming ! The atmosphere was amazing. It was nice, quiet and chill. I'm already planning my next visit here. It's also attached to a hotel so I might have to do a staycation! Willow was such a great time. The food was delicious and the staff was welcoming ! The atmosphere was amazing. It was nice, quiet and chill. I'm already planning my next visit here. It's also attached to a hotel so I might have to do a staycation!

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    Mercedes S.

    Stopped in for breakfast while in town. Arrived at 8 am and it was pretty slow for a Christmas Eve which I appreciated. Decided on their overnight oats and the Willow breakfast which included eggs, bacon and toast. Restaurant overall was aesthetically warm and pleasant, and my server was amazingly attentive. If I'm in town again, this is a spot that I would absolutely visit.

    Short rib entree

    My girlfriend and I decided to celebrate my 27th birthday at Willow. The reservations were made through Open Table and we had selected "birthday" as the reason for the meal. Our server checked us in but did not acknowledge that we were celebrating a birthday the entire meal. I asked what gins they had available and the server had to ask the bartender. I then ordered a gin & tonic with lime. The server returned with a gin & tonic with blood orange and blackberry. We ordered the mixed greens salad from the shareables to start. Halfway through our appetizer, our server brought out our entrees. She did apologize for not giving us ample time to finish our appetizer but said "I figured you'd want them hot." I had ordered the short rib entree and my girlfriend ordered the salmon. The short rib was served with a potato puree, roasted squash, and herb salad. However, they place the herb salad (which was just the mixed greens minus baby lettuce) right next to the short rib and squash, so it was wilted and soggy. The short rib itself was not tender and required a knife to cut through, and had very little flavor other than just salt. It was also extremely fatty. I've ordered short rib from other restaurants before, but never had to use a knife or cut through an entire layer of fat sitting on top of the meat. I don't mind fat throughout the cut of the meat and I know that it is to be expected when ordering short rib, but this was a very thick layer right on top and on the sides (see picture). The potato puree was the only palatable part of the entree. My girlfriend ordered the salmon which came with a parsnip puree and asparagus. The asparagus was cooked nicely, but the salmon tasted like we picked up a filet from Trader Joe's and air fried it. Our reservations were at 5:15 and we were the only ones in the restaurant upon our arrival. By the time we finished dinner an hour and a half later, there was only one other party of 3 dining. The restaurant itself was very bright and the music was not conducive to a nice dinner with 2010 pop hits playing the entire time. I had been to Willow for brunch a couple years ago and enjoyed it, but I don't think we will be returning for dinner anytime soon.

    Tameka I.

    I enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends and the service from Valet to after dinner cocktails was divine! We enjoyed the focaccia which is a must have and the maple espresso martini is exquisite. We enjoyed the beet salad, the Ceasar salad, and various entrees such as the short ribs, shrimp pasta, bolognese, and crispy chicken. The bolognese and short ribs stole the show. Crème brûlée and affogatos ended dinner service. Chef's kiss and I cannot wait to return.

    Jonathan R.

    Wonderful Valentine's Day dinner @ Willow! Drinks were excellent and the Valentine's Day set menu was perfect!

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    Ask the Community - Willow

    Available parking or valet?

    There is valet parking. Not sure on the amount for valet. We've gone twice to the restaurant and parked in the high rise structure next to Macys. It's about a 1 block walk. Willow does not validate public parking tickets. Hope this helps?

    Do they accept reservations for a group?

    Yes they do. They have a private sections for larger parties as well. Reservations can be made through their website, by calling the restaurant, or through Open Table.

    What's the corkage policy?

    $25 per 750ml bottle, up to 2 bottles.

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