Aioli Bodega Espanola

Name: Aioli Bodega Espanola
Address: 1800 L Street, Sacramento, CA, United States, 95811
Telephone: (916) 447-9440
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1964 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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Welcome to Aioli Bodega Espanola where our authentic food, wine and ambiance will transport you to Andalusia. We provide tapas, entrees and desserts for lunch, dinner, private events, and catering.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Phone number
(916) 447-9440
Website
http://aiolibodega.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Pablo Hernandez
Catering
Please come in or give us a call to discuss your particular catering needs.

Location
1800 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Cross street
18th and L
Parking details
Aside from street parking there is convenient public parking offered Monday- Sunday evenings on 17th Street between L and Capitol.
Entertainment
We have a latin guitar player playing Thursday, Friday, and most Saturdays.
Additional
BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

ENSALADA CON POLLO$10.50
grilled chicken breast, bell peppers, mixed greens, waffle fries & aioli
ENSALADA DE LA MODA*$9.95
spinach salad, green beans, carrots, beets, olives, potatoes, eggs and raw tuna, light vinaigrette
ENSALADA DE BACALA$13.50
pan-seared salted cod fish, potato, peppers, onion, olives, mixed greens

bocadillos

BOCADILLO DE BISTECA* ^$11.50
prime top sirloin, caramelized onions & mushrooms, coca bread, side salad, waffle fries & aioli
BOCADILLO DE PUERCO^$9.50
pan-seared pork tenderloin, pineapple, coca bread, side salad, waffle fries & aioli
BOCADILLO DE CORDERO^$11.50
roasted lamb shank, eggplant puree, garlic, tomato confit, coca bread, side salad, waffle fries & aioli
BOCADILLO VEGETARIANA^$9.50
sauteed vegetables, potato, mushrooms, garlic, coca bread, side salad waffle fries & aioli

especialidades

BISTECA DE RES$14.95
grilled new york strip steak, mojo cilantro sauce, roasted vegetables
POLLO CON MOLE$12.95
pan-seared chicken, orange mole sauce, green herb risotto
HAMBURGUESA CATALANA^$12.50
grilled masa chorizo & ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, padron peppers, brie cheese, brioche burger bun, side salad, waffle fries & aioli

What 1,964 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

1,964 Reviews

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Micha
Sacramento
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We ate on the patio, which is our first choice but the inside is very nice too. It is quieter there and in nice weather it is a delight. We are a happy repeat customer here and have never been disappointed. We typically dine on tapas but have enjoyed an entree on occasion. Definitely try the tomato special if it is available. It is excellent.
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RobertT
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ate outside in the courtyard in back. Food, as always, was excellent, portobello mushroom with goad cheese appetizer in particular.
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CarolynS
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Very attentive and gave spot on recommendations for food and wine. Our party of four tried several tapas and paella of course. Be sure to try something with the ham very good. Pork belly was delicious, duck excellent. Loved everything. Desert was the almond cake and chocolate mousse highly recommend both. Restaurant is busy which made it feel lively and fun for a Saturday night out. We sat inside but next time want to try the back patio. This was our first visit but will not be our last.
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deedub
San Francisco
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
It was just ok. The seats were very low compared to the table height and made of natural fiber which caused sagging and very poor back support. There is also a low support beam across the ankle area so you cannot tuck bend your legs under seat. The main server was over the top cheesy and the back up server was messy and cussing under his breath when he flubbed. The food was mediocre for the price.
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RicM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
Food was underwhelming, service was slow. Cool vibe but wouldn't come back.
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LarryS
Tahoe
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Only problem was that they did not have 4 different Spanish wines in stock that I tried to order. The server said that they were having trouble with orders/ shipments. She said their inventory was very low.
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StephenM
Sacramento
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Aioli is one our go to places. A lively place with good food and service.
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LezliW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We will definitely be back. Pleasant waiter and friendly owner.
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RichardA
Sacramento
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is a long time favorite and never disappoints!
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2rooper
Sacramento
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Overall impression was very good, food was very flavorful and atmosphere was very nice. The Bistecca was incredibly tender and full of flavor. I would recommend this place highly.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Pretty ambiance, good food, and good service. My husband and I did not like the owner. He rudely greeted us and never checked on us, he greeted everyone else at the restaurant but us. If it wasn’t for him I would’ve rated this place a 5/5.
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JeanaH
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food (watermelon gaspatcho; - yum!); ambiance and staff are always a treat!
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Locavores
Sacramento
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Bodega is a fun place with the owner greeting you at the front and many people seem to be repeat customers because of the ambience and friendliness of the staff. The food is authentically Spanish.
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Jessica
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered mejillones aioli, gambas ajillo, paella valenciana, paella de hongos, two appetizer specials and two flan....all were excellent and the service was great!
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JenniferG
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been patron of Aioli Bodega for years. Food and service remaing as wonderful now as it did years ago. Love the restaurant!
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GusB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and customer service got there and was taken to out table no waiting time.
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Steve
Sacramento
174 reviews
vip
5.0
174 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great tapas: shrimp in garlic; octopus; mussels; and duck. Great service and excellent inexpensive wine recommendation from the waiter. Outdoor patio with running water very pleasant in the evening.
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ToddS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best places to dine in Sacramento. Perfect for date night.
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RoseK
Sacramento
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience3
Inside restaurant was hot and smoky. They need better ventilation in their kitchen. AC wasn’t up to par either. Everything else was great.
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KellyH
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food, as always was fantastic, although the pulpo was slightly overcooked and not the dish we remembered from last time. Introduced some friends to this restaurant and they loved the ambiance of the back patio in the evening. Sangrias all around and a very pleasant evening overall.
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VanessaP
Sacramento
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
server Omar was great. restaurant had fans on the floors all over to circulate the air and smoke from the kitchen. not sure if the kitchen overhead was broke? cocktails took a bit of a wait to get and ended up closing out early than wait for our next drinks as the smoke was getting bad. cold tapas came out same time as hot tapas so we had a lot of plates on the table at once to make room for.
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MrRick
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had never been. We had small plates, large plates, and some cocktails. All the food was amazing and the gentleman who served us was polite and professional. A little pricey, but the quality of the food, the presentation, and the service were all top notch.
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BarbaraP
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had reservations for 3:15 and as expected the restaurant was very quiet. We enjoyed several tapas dishes and they were all fresh, hot, delicious and very satisfying. We started our meal with two different craft cocktails which were not only tasty but beautiful to look at. The service was casual and friendly and yet completely professional.
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MangiaMel
Sacramento
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and wines. Service is great. Noise level on the patio is comfortable for having conversation.
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Ruedhermes
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was beyond our expectations and worth a visit to ANYONE who wants a beautiful dinner. Our first time there, and we were to feel SO welcome by the owner AZIZ. Our server was helpful but NOT intrusive, and checked back with us on a regular basis. Great Mediterranean food without having to take a trip. Will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was super fun! I wish we had more time but we were headed to a candlelight show. Get the watermelon gazpacho- so refreshing and so good! We enjoyed all the little bites we ordered including the salmon tartar and the duck. Great food, great atmosphere- worth a repeat!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aioli is a great tapas restaurant in Sacramento. I would recommend the octopus and the lamb!
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AshnaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service and such a beautiful ambiance. Love love love this place. Never a bad experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aioli Bodega Espanola is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. Must have appetizers are: Pulpo Gallego and Portobello De La Moda. Another favorite is the Paella Mariscos. The ambiance is lovely. The owner and staff are super welcoming and friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Smokey inside, really hot. Maybe the air wasn’t working. it’s a beautiful restaurant though and usually a very pleasant experience, especially if you can sit outside.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Aioli is a nice place in Sacramento to eat. It is easy to access. Street parking can be hard to get on weekends. Service excellent. Cocktails are very good.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Nothing special for food. No parking space and just street parking.
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SandraS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, a delicious meal with excellent service.
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Phil
Sacramento
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience and the food incredible. Our service waiters are attentive and kind. They engage. Area can be a little loud if sitting outside. I was a wonderful day and many people came out on motorcycles playing loud music, but its downtown. its a vibe, get into it. :)
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AlexV
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
This was our second time at Aioli. The food was even better than the first. We love Paella Valenciana and this second time around was even better. The flan tasted so good; the caramel was perfect. Even the Sangria was optimum.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were lucky enough to get a time when it was calm. Service was amazing and food was fantastic! Would definitely go again.
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KiKit
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is a great restaurant everything we ordered was delicious. The stuffed calamari was a little chewy thus the 4 stars rating, but the stuffing was very tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aioli is a great place to dine. Our server was attentive, fun and kind. The food was great and we loved the atmosphere. My wife and I enjoyed our 8th anniversary there. We will return to enjoy again!!!
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RosieM
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience5
Will not be returning. Mussels were off and smelled awful. Overall ambiance was enjoyable.
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Mothernlaw
Sacramento
79 reviews
vip
4.0
79 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Highly recommend the watermelon gazpacho and the mango gazpacho. The salmon tartare was very good. Too much sauce on the crudo selections, and skip the mixit. Chicken was nothing to speak of although the chorizo was good on that entree.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Aioli Bodega Espanola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 447-9440.

Aioli Bodega Espanola is rated 4.6 stars by 1964 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1800 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Additional information

Cross street
18th and L
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Aside from street parking there is convenient public parking offered Monday- Sunday evenings on 17th Street between L and Capitol.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pablo Hernandez
Entertainment
We have a latin guitar player playing Thursday, Friday, and most Saturdays.
Additional
BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://aiolibodega.com/
Phone number
(916) 447-9440
Catering
Please come in or give us a call to discuss your particular catering needs.

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Aioli Bodega Espanola

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

56 Sacramento Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

PERA "AIOLI"

PAELLA MARISCOS

PAELLA DE HONGOS

Menu Del Dia

FISH

PASTA

STEW

ensaladas

ENSALADA CON POLLO$10.50

ENSALADA DE LA MODA*$9.95

ENSALADA DE BACALA$13.50

bocadillos

BOCADILLO DE BISTECA* ^$11.50

BOCADILLO DE PUERCO^$9.50

BOCADILLO DE CORDERO^$11.50

BOCADILLO VEGETARIANA^$9.50

especialidades

BISTECA DE RES$14.95

POLLO CON MOLE$12.95

HAMBURGUESA CATALANA^$12.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Aioli Bodega Espanola offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Aioli Bodega Espanola restaurant rated?

Is Aioli Bodega Espanola currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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