Very cool ambiance, with staff that are very attentive. Truly enjoyed our pre-Valentine date. Food was amazing, my favorite was the "rabbit" pasta. Will definitely come back here. Food, ambience and service is great. Well worth the money! read more

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Food was amazing and the ambience spectacular!!! Our waiter was an excellent food guide and his recommendations were spot on for our tastes!

I met a coworker for brunch She arrived before me & was greeted with a me u and beverage I however had to wave the waiter down to be acknowledged. Food was not seasoned. Nice atmosphere read more

boyfriend &i came on new year's day and it's a hidden gem! we arrived and was seated immediately. it's the cute interior that got me. the atmosphere and ambiance was perfect for breakfast! we got the apple butter croissant and the butter was light and flavorful, which complimented the flakey croissant texture. willow burger was a perfect savory option. the caramelized onion with jam mixture was a nice balance of flavors. oh and the potatoes, amazinggg. thick cut wedges and highly recommended by our hostess! get this on the side!! lastly, the lemon ricotta pancakes. heavenly. fluffy, light, and moist. probably the best pancake i've ever had. i would come here just for this alone!!! will definitely be coming back here! read more

Willow - willlw burger, lemon ricotta pancakes, apple butter croissant - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Food was flavorful, I'm just not a fan of duck I thought I was going to start quacking after eating a piece of duck meat. Our server , Monica I believe, was very nice! She did an awesome job taking care of us. We even got complementary ice cream The chocolate ice cream is delicious! read more

Willow - Duck gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Very nice, fancy lil atmosphere inside. Food was very good but on the spendy side, which I did expect. No complaints about the service at all. read more

Willow - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Steak delicious! Mussels my favorite. Ambiance was very nice, stylish and modern. Location is prime so bar hopping makes it easy to stop in for a drink and hotel located upstairs. read more

Willow - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I walk in and I feel like I've been transported to a European cafe. Love the lavender interior, Victorian decor. Definitely classy and for nice Sunday brunch. Would like to come back and try their lunch or dinner menu. Ricotta pancake: 10/10. That first bite I just fell in love. Warm fluffiness with a touch of mint after taste. Service 10/10 read more

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Willow is a nice restaurant. Their version of focaccia bread is excellent. Anytime you go you should get it even if you don't feel like having bread. I'm so sorry for you if you're gluten free. Our main courses were the duck pasta and the Cacio e Pepe. The duck pasta was pretty good. The pasta is cooked correctly. The sauce was good enough. The Cacho a Pepe was not as good as I had hoped. The bucatini was over cooked. Some of the bucatini was collapsed, so the pasta noodles looked more like linguine than bucatini. Also, it lacked enough pepper. Even though it was the lowest price entrée, it was not worth the price. Overall, I would probably go back for their focaccia. read more

Willow - Focaccia and prosciutto - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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It's very nice beautiful atmosphere. Cute stylish furniture. But service is very rude and ignorant. Place was empty. Only two tables was occupied. And I have to wait for waiter so long and call him so many times. And still no one showed up. And after make mistake with our order. Very not welcoming atmosphere . Never again. read more

Dined at Willow in June and really had a bad experience. The bruschetta we had was very good but the rest of the meals were just ok. We ordered a shrimp misto, which we knew would come with various tempura but for $18, it had two shrimp. 3 people in our parties ordered pasta and I ordered pork loin. The loin was very dry and I ate one piece of it and left the rest. The waiter asked if I wanted to take it home and I said "no, it wasn't good". Either the chef or the manager should have come over to express their concern and nothing. Sacramento has a lot of great food, but not here. I won't go back. Giving them two stars because the bruschetta was very good. read more

My husband and I went here tonight because it was listed as a romantic restaurant. The ambience was great and romantic. I have celiac and I felt they were really accommodating about it. The food is another story. My sea bass had a lot of bones and was burnt a bit, the spices were okay. My husband ordered the NY Steak at med rare. What arrived was a super rare, almost raw steak with so much gristle that he couldn't even cut through it. It was also over salted. The creamed spinach, however, was delicious. The roasted cauliflower was terrific too. The food took so long to arrive, and the side dish came out a good 10 minutes before the main. There's a huge lag between courses, which was odd considering how few people were dining there on a Friday at 7:30. They didn't apologize about the wait which makes me think it's typical for them. We also noticed that all of the waiter's attention was on me. My husband felt ignored. From his point of view, the waiter was flirting with me. (I'm clueless.) After bringing the issues with the food to the attention of the waiter. He came back to our table and offered us free dessert. They took only $10 off the price of the $64 steak (of which my husband barely ate half.) We will not be returning. read more

Wanted to try something considerably on the upscale side for a date night so I decided to give this place a try on a rainy night. Walked in and was immediately greeted by the hostess who hung up our jackets and offered to store our umbrellas which was quite nice. After being seated, I decided to order a Negroni BIANCO. If was a good choice of drink to sip on while waiting to eat. I ended up ordering mussels for the appetizer and a New York steak as the main dish. The mussels were served with a side of bread and they complemented each other well. Plenty of flavor and broth for flavor. The food took around 30 minutes to arrive which was expected. The steak was cooked to medium, was moist and easy to bite into. The arugula and seasoning definitely added quite a bit of flavor to the dish. I appreciate the friendliness and knowledge of the waitress and hostess regarding dishes which made definitely it easier to order. Overall, this place is a great option for a date night or night out with friends. Pro tip: if you aren't already used to the scarcity of parking in the downtown area, try to get there way in advance and expect to walk at least a half mile if you do not want to pay for parking. I was able to find availability by Crocker park. read more

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We went for the Dine Downtown event. The burrata toast, grilled chicory salad, tagliatelle and the vegetarian carbonara were all so good! read more

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Great food, not so great service!! Four of us arrived around 3:30 in the afternoon, and the place was pretty empty. Gorgeous place, by the way! We waited about 15 mins to get our drinks ordered, and then ordered food shortly after the drinks arrived. We ordered a few items off the menu that was available until 5PM. (See photos) All were delicious except fried olives were a bit salty for me. Andouille sausage stuffed inside of olives, which could have made it extra salty. The server didn't really check in with us often to see if we wanted another round of drinks. I just ended up with a drink the whole time we were there, which was about 1.5 hours. Eh!! I would come back, hoping to receive more attention from the staff. read more

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Great, interesting food choices for all types of waters! Garrett and the staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. Great debit but with a warm inviting appeal. The drinks are fantastic. The Bavette steak is fantastic, the salad, and the cacio de peppe is a MUST!! read more

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Overall, a very nice experience. Keep in mind, this restaurant is inside the Exchange hotel. Restrooms are towards the lobby and downstairs. Nice bar and the dining area was very nice as well. Service was good, however, the wait staff should check with the customer before taking away the food in the event they would like to take the rest home. The Chinese broccoli with garlic was delicious and spicy. The steak was cooked to perfection which is always a good thing! read more

Came by for a cup of coffee and maybe some breakfast this morning. I must've not gotten the dress code or looked important enough, the waiter didn't offer me a seat or a menu. I said I wanted some coffee, and he walked into the kitchen and brought me a paper cup of coffee and said it was on him... No thank you sir, I do not want your pity cup of coffee. Extremely turned off. read more

If I could give this place a -10 I would! Had reservations at 11am. Got seated by hostess (he was great) he came by 5 minutes later asked if the waiter had come to us, no! He asked what drinks we'd like, he brought us coffees. 11:20 and still no waiter. Another couple got seated behind us. Seated by hostess and immediately greeted by the waiter. Waiter then passed us up like we were invisible. I asked the hostess for our "bill" and explained that we still haven't been seen by a waiter. He apologized. I expected better service! Disappointed! read more

DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! My boyfriend and I went to Willow last night for V-day and it was an awful experience. Our reservation was at 7:30 and didn't end up sitting down at 8:45. We did not receive our first course which was a SALAD until 9:30.... Many couples walked out. They completely overbooked and we were hoping the food was at least worth it. Sadly, the food wasn't good either. My lobster was so salty I couldn't finish it. My pasta wasn't cooked all the way due to them being in a rush. I ordered my steak medium, not rare and this is what I got... read more

Willow - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

I spent almost $500 for the New Years 6-course dinner for 2 with wine pairings. I don't know where to start. Everything after the second course was disgusting. The gnocchi course, depending on the bite ranged from overwhelmingly bitter to so soaked in lemon the only taste was sour. The stuffed tortellini course had no flavor except salt. The steak was gnarly pieces of undercooked grizzle. I sat down at 9pm and didn't get out until 12:45, there was more than 30 minutes between courses which were each a bite or two. For some reason the wine pairings were coming out 20 minutes after the food was brought out. I don't understand why there was such a delay, by the second half the restaurant was practically empty. My date was livid. A terrible start to 2024. read more

Excellent!! Impressive!!! Delicious!!! Extraordinary!! A pertly wonderful evening dinner with friends. I highly recommend read more

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Food was average and expensive. I was disappointed overall. I am glad we tried it but this is more of an after work bar experience read more

Willow - Branzino...whole fish.Be careful with the bones - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

We had a wonderful Christmas dinner at the Willow. Our server was Jordan. He was patient with my family giving us excellent suggestions and recommended modifications. Our meal was wonderful. Thank you for being open on Christmas. read more

We dined at Willow tonight (Christmas eve) we were greeted warmly and seated right away. Our server was attentive, described the menu, and took great care of us all throughout our Date night. We ordered the steak and bucantini pasta and salad with citrus. It all came in an expedient amount of time, and it was delicious! One of the most delightful pastas I've ever had. It was cooked perfectly, flavor was rustic, and the steak had a fantastic sauce. I'd recommend it to all my family & friends. read more

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roasted chicken was surprisingly the best thing, skin was crispy and the meat was so juicy. our server was great, knew the cocktail list well and gave solid recs. spot has that sleek modern vibe with a nice patio, feels like a step up from your typical downtown spot. read more

Absolutely amazing place. The cocktails were over the top & the food excellent. The service was perfect. I will be back! read more

Willow - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

What a cute new spot! We arrived while it was pouring rain, so we used valet. The young man who was running and soaking wet was so friendly and personable, he was great. The food was DELICIOUS. Went for brunch on a Saturday morning. The Bloody Mary, potatoes, pizza, salmon toast, and pancakes were all delicious. The manager, Nick was so friendly, what a great face to this new spot. We will be back! Thank you. read more

Willow - Limoncello salmon - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

A beautiful restaurant in downtown Sacramento with a great atmosphere, yummy food, and excellent service. The brunch menu is simple and includes standards like eggs Benedict, French toast, and avocado toast. Brunch cocktails are also available. read more

Food was mediocre Took a long time for the food to come out The establishment was not busy either read more

I have been eager to experience Willow based on a social media story that highlighted the ambiance of the restaurant and their favorite item, Lemon Ricotta Pancake. To start, I had a tasteful Mocha. I opted for the French Toast and the Willow Breakfast. I enjoyed the moist French Toast and cream. The fingerling potatoes were good especially if you dipped them into their house ketchup. I was able to taste my cousins Lemon Ricotta Pancake, which did not disappoint! Our waiter Ryan was pleasant and provided efficient customer service. Overall, I would choose Willow for a nice Brunch option. read more

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I LOVe this restaurant! Went for the first time for my husband's birthday and had the pork chop . It was delicious. The second time we went I had the steak and it was one of the best things I have had in a long time!!! Can't wait to go back. read more

Came here last month for dinner before the opera. The ambience was lovely but the dining was far overrated. I will give them credit for the antipastos and sides, the sea charcoal potatoes are divine. However, the entrees were rather mediocre. ESPECIALLY for the price. The entrees all arrived cold. One would hope that my father's order of bistecca, $64, would be phenomenal. However it was very unremarkable. My mother's branzino, also cold, was very bland. The fish quality was alright but it didn't have a lot of substance to it, also sad for $36. As for my campanelle, I overheard a waiter bragging about the Genovese pesto but upon tasting the (again, cold) pasta, I found that its sauce was pretty much on par with what you can get canned at a grocery store, except a grocery store wouldn't charge you $28 for a serving. I don't know the name of the specific chocolate dessert that we got, but it was rather juvenile. There was no complexity to the chocolate, and it tasted more like sugar than cacao. We got a Cappuccino with the dessert and it was HORRIBLY burnt. Service was nice, and drinks were decent. Overall, it's what you'd expect from Sacramento's fine dining scene. Overpriced and overrated. read more

This was a very disappointing dining experience. I had the Gnocchi, which was bland, and the texture was not what I expected. The pasta was doughy, and it fell apart when skewered on my fork. The portion was quite small for the price. The fried Brussels sprouts were decent, and the portion was reasonable. The dessert options were very sparse. The service was overall pretty good, but they did have one server who looked like he just got back from Fight Club (I know, the first rule of Fight Club is that we don't talk about Fight Club). My server was attentive but never asked me if I liked the food. The ambiance was mediocre, with the principle issue being the music. It sounded like a mix between Muzak and Techno music. Yes, really. Overall I would recommend you avoid this restaurant. read more

Gerrit makes every experience at Willow memorable and enjoyable. Whether I'm having one of his delicious Espresso Martinis, a quick Kamikaze, or a simple shot, he provides the best service and product. I highly recommend the Polpette if you're visiting for happy hour. read more

We went here for our anniversary. They offered us complimentary champagne and we sat by the window. Very nice ambiance and the food was great too, as was service. Great place for to celebrate a special occasion. read more

Absolutely Awesome! The staff was great. Our waiter last night was great. You have to try the Focaccia Bread set the tone for dinner. We got it fresh out of the oven. Then the rest of our Dinner exceeded our expectations. Great place for date night. read more

Willow - The Chicken :) - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

I stumbled onto reviews of Willow while looking for a place for a birthday supper for my wife and me. I'm glad I did - we were not disappointed. We showed up on time for our reservation and were promptly seated. Whereupon we came across the only "hitch in the git-along". The table we were seated at had no comfortable place for us to put our feet. Sounds weird, but such was the design of it. We asked to be seated at a more comfortable table and they let us move right away. We ordered cocktails to start; a Vieux Carre for my wife and the Mr. Exchange for me. Both were very well made and tasty. The Mr. Exchange was particularly good; well balanced, with a nice Campari bitterness, bourbon holding down the bass notes, and prosecco to add the high end. The menu is solid, with a variety of interesting shareable appetizers and sides, pasta dishes, and substantial meat and fish plates. We decided to share a plate of the "corn ribs" to start, and these were pretty interesting. They were like slices of corn on the cob that maintained a layer of cob with the corn on it. They came with pickled chili peppers and a limoncello aioli (as well as some other ingredients),. It was delicious and an interesting presentation, although I'm not sure that a corn salad with similar ingredients wouldn't have been just as good. We both went with pasta for our main dishes, with my wife having the duck ragu and me going for the roasted tomato pappardelle. My pappardelle was excellent, with good tomato flavor and some extra spiciness from nduja. The duck ragu was even better. I tend to think of this dish as being heavy and ponderous but this version was lighter and very complex. It was the best duck ragu I've had (and I've had a few). We ordered a bottle of Poggio Mori Sertorious wine. This is listed a merlot blend but don't let that fool you. It's 50% merlot with cab sauv, cab franc, and petit verdot in the blend as well. It was a lovely wine that went well with both of our pasta dishes. For dessert, my wife had the butterscotch budino and I went with the affogato. The affogato was fine - it's about as basic as a dessert gets. The budino was much more lavish and a great way to end the meal. Our server was excellent. He was personable, attentive, and ready to help with whatever we wanted. Pacing was perfect, we didn't wait too long for anything, the food came out hot, etc. First-rate, particularly for Sacramento. So in summary: great drinks, great food, great service, a couple of awkward tables. I won't knock a star off for the tables as everything else more than made up for that. Mike sez check it out!! read more

Great hotel bar at Exchange Sacramento, Don was great. Impressive hotel bar selection. read more

Willow - Boss hog at a hotel bar?!!! Nice! - Italian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Had family visiting for Christmas and decided to try Willow. What a mistake! We had reservations and used the valet in front. We were informed it was $25 for valet, but only $10 if we ate at Willow. We went inside the restaurant. There were three people at the bar and no one eating there. After about 5 minutes someone came by and said there would be someone with us in a few minutes. We waited about ten minutes more. No one showed up. We walked over to Yard House instead. Of course, we had to pay $25 for "valet" which was a joke as our car stayed right where we had parked it. read more