Aioli Bodega Espanola

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   KirkC

   Montreal

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We love eating in the back patio. The paella is wonderful and there is something for everyone. Delicious!
   

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   MangiaMel

   Sacramento

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   We treated a friend to dinner at Aioli and everyone was impressed by the food. The paella de mariscos was delicious; it was so delicious that our foodie friend pronounced it "wonderful." Our server suggested a verdejo to accompany the paella and our friend found it the perfect selection. High praise from her, and from us, for a superb dinner.
   

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   RobertT

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Give yourself a treat and leave yourself enough time (45 minute prep) to enjoy the paella. Love this place. Attentive service and great food
   

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   mhd12

   San Francisco

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food. Great service. We can’t wait to go back!
   

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   vinofyl

   Sacramento

   89 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   89 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We were first timers at this restaurant and were very pleased with the experience. We began by splitting the arugula/beet salad and found it to be an excellent way to start our meal and not be too full to enjoy the main course. The main reason for trying this restaurant was their paella valenciana which turned out to be the best we've had in many years. The saffron rice was delicious as were the assorted seafoods, pork and peppers. Our only regret is that they didn,t include any sausage. The wine list is extensive and included several wines by the glass. The Aborigno was good but the Godello was extraordinary. We concluded our dinner by sharing the flan and found it to be very light and tasty. Service was excellent and professional. Prices were very reasonable. We highly recommend this restaurant.
   

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   AndreaC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Staff was ate tuve and food was good. Tables were set quickly and we had a good time.
   

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   Roxanne

   Sacramento

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 18, 2023

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   My sister and I visited for early (5pm) supper following the theater. It was her birthday. We were greeted immediately and shown a table near the window. We ordered a charcuterie plate and white bean dip with house made bread. All very fresh and flavorable. The spinach salad we shared was lightly dressed and all the ingredients chilled and crisp. Perfect. My sister ordered the ribeye steak, a goodly portion, which she raved about the flavor and tenderness. I ordered the special fish - a halibut in a delicately flavored fish sauce with fresh peas. Very good. We drank a server-recommended white wine throughout and enjoyed the nuanced differences with Spanish origin. Of course birthday required dessert and so we shared the almond cake with honey and orange topped with fresh whipped cream (yum) and a delicious orange flavored Crema Catalana. I very much appreciated the attentive service we received from "Eddy". Im looking forward to making another visit before long.
   

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   AngieB

   Sacramento

   30 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on May 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a great place for a business lunch or dinner!
   

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   BobF

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   special place. great food and ambiance. service was helpful and with excellent suggestions. really enjoyed our evening.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Service was slow and food was not worth the money. Overall disappointing.
    

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    AndreK

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    I’ve been here multiple times, I made a reservation, checked in 5 minutes early, watched at least 5 groups of people get seated before me. After 15 minutes, I asked if they forgot about me, he said no, I was looking for the best table, haha. He immediately sits us down, it is hot, doors are open but it’s about 85 degrees outside, no breeze. It’s loud inside and the waiter talks fast and has a mask on so it’s difficult to hear him. I ordered the sangria and it was watered down. The lasagna was good, but overall pricey for the ambiance this time. $22 for a small slice of lasagna, no salad, and you even have to pay for bread. I won’t go back for awhile, there are a lot of great options in Sacramento now.
    

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    Normani

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We ate outside at the back patio. Everything about our evening at Aioli was superb…ending with the delicious Crema Catalana! Gracias mil.
    

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    SacramentoFan

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Tapas of pulpas was terrific and shrimp very good. The bread w bean spread is always a hit. The back patio is our favorite place to enjoy our family celebrations and Sunday supper was perfect. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the salmon w lemon was hearty and light at the same time. Thank you for another wonderful evening.
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    The food was okay only. No AC so it was quite warm in the restaurant. It was busy so I get why we didn’t get the best service. Felt like our waiter was impatient with us even tho it was our first time there. Felt rush trying to order. Overall it was okay only, I didn’t think I would go back.
    

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    SusanW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    We chose to sit in the back outside. Lovely place and much quieter than inside. Our main server was excellent (Malek??) However the person who helped him serve didn't really explain one of the dishes - the cheese platter. Basically said it was a variation of Manchego cheeses. Otherwise, a lovely place to eat and great food.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, great service. We thoroughly enjoyed our night.
    

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    AnthonyT

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We really like this place a lot... Food is great, the people who work there are super cool.. Everything about it is great!!
    

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    SteveM

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful place and great food. Been there many times and never disappointed. Good food and good wine list. Especially like the hot tapas - duck breast, rack of lamb, and salmon.
    

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    SusanGrace

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was very busy outside, so we dined inside with one other couple. Quiet and warm ambiance. The food was delicious as was the service.
    

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    ShellyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went to Aioli Bodega in April and they had such wonderful food and service, and loved the ambience so much that we brought my husband's mother there to celebrate her 89th birthday last night. It was just as wonderful! Thank you, Aioli!
    

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    wapf

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A dinner at Aioli is like a trip to Spain. This was my second dinner there, and the food is excellent. We decided to do an all tapas meal, choosing gazpacho, five small plates and flan for dessert. Every dish was not only tasty but unique. On a previous trip, we had paella, which is made to order, so it takes about 45 minutes. But that just gives more time for tapas and wine! For a special night out, Aioli is a great choice. It is relatively expensive, but considering that the food is not only prepared fresh but also presented almost as works art, it is well worth the price. Note that only on-street parking is available, so you might have to walk a block or two during busy times. We lucked on on this trip and got a space right in front of the restaurant.
    

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    AngieB

    Sacramento

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always great food and great service....great place for a quiet business lunch or just because
    

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had a great time and the food and services were great.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    All the dishes we ordered are of very good quality and taste. Table is slightly small for four of us. Music was quite loud but the server was helpful to turn down the volume.
    

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    LeoEats

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were late for a reservation that already was late in the evening. We were welcomed in, served with good humor and patience, served outstanding food, and enjoyed the entire experience.
    

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    Bucko

    Palm Springs

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The food was generally excellent. I had the Soup of the Day which was asparagus. It had a nice flavor but was way too thin. But for that, everything else was fantastic. The only other negative was that they had apparently over-booked. I wasn't seated for about 30 minutes after my reserved time.
    

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Arrived at 6pm for a 6pm reservation. No table available. After waiting 30 mins left and had dinner at the Thai restaurant around the corner. Due to extra wait time got back to my car with an expired meter and $50 parking ticket. Will not be back at Aioli.
    

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    RobertT

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, an excellent meal. The ravioli was outstanding, as was the halibut with am olive tampanade. Try the almond torte with orange sauce - it is to die for!
    

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    AreGee

    Sacramento

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Nearly 30 years eating at great midtown restaurant and bar. Consistently high quality dining experience with friendly, expert service.
    

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    TerryL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love this restaurant. The ambiance is lovely. I feel like I am in a European bistro and the food is excellent. We usually get a variety of small plates which always leaves us feeling satisfied. I highly recommend Aioli.
    

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    Grammo

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    We loved the tapas for lunch. We ordered a variety of dishes which were all delicious and generous enough to share. Our server was excellent - efficient and very pleasant!
    

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    Satiated

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    The food was excellent, especially the fish and seafood dishes. Portions were generous but not too huge. The wine selection was very good and the suggestions from our waiter paired nicely with the meal. The wait staff and kitchen were careful about specific food allergies. I’d give the whole experience 5 stars except that we waited about 20-25 minutes for our desserts. That said, the desserts were amazing, especially the rice pudding. Well worth waiting for, and perhaps enjoyed a bit more for the time to rest and digest.
    

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    charlesm

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing as always!!The food is always fresh and consistent. The staff and owner are very friendly!
    

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    BrianJ

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Service was on point the whole evening. Food was delicious and came out quickly.
    

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    JonA

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    My wife and I had a date night just the two of us and enjoyed sitting on the patio and enjoyed the food, the wine, and the atmosphere.
    

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    Jippipe

    San Francisco

    66 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food5service4ambience1

    Aioli is stop we make whenever we are in Sacramento, great food and service. However after last dinner we might not comeback. Food was excellent as usual, tortilla, shrimps and paella, first class service (we appreciate young people walking hard). But when you have a drunken owner seating at the bar, half of time standing and leaning, screaming and dropping F bombs, trying to make a his political opinions known is not my idea of having a good time even I agree with him. I will spend my money somewhere else for a more pleasant dinner.
    

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    CindyG

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Eddie was our waitstaff. He is pleasant, efficient and patient. Enjoyed his service as well as the tapas and Main course.
    

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    MarianS

    Phoenix

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Service by Malique and the manager were excellent! Food fabulous! A bit pricey.
    

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    SaraJ

    Fort Lauderdale

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The salmon special was outstanding! They somehow managed to cook the salmon to perfection, and salsa and wrap it all in a crispy thin crepe and the flavors came out delicious. I love the light, Mediterranean salad, and with a bowl of soup the meal was amazing
    

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    TSilva

    San Francisco

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The Paella Mariscos was very good and in-tune with Spain’s seafood paellas. The arugula salad was the best we’ve ever had! Great taste and impressive presentation (see pic). The only thing we were disappointed-in was an appetizer called Calamares rellenos “toreador” - it was served cold and neither one of us liked the taste. The dessert (Almond orange?) was top-notch as it was not overly sugary which desserts tend to be, so for us it was perfection!
    

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