Best Italian Restaurants in Carmichael

Price: Moderate (49)Price: Expensive (25)Price: Very Expensive (8)

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Fabian's Italian Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1854)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fair Oaks

Booked 14 times today

Fabian's Italian Bistro, located in Fair Oaks, is renowned for its exquisite Italian cuisine. The dining experience at Fabian's, as described by numerous reviews, is simply phenomenal. The staff are lauded for their engaging and attentive service, skillfully fulfilling dining needs, from filling glasses to ensuring timely service. The food is the star attraction with options suitable for varied weather conditions- light, fresh, and flavourful, infused with authentic Italian oil and garlic. Unique dishes such as the fettuccine noodle main with fresh vegetables and a summer salad are particularly highlighted. The delightful outdoor venue, comfortable setting, and quality beverages like expresso with raw sugar and lemon skin, further enhance the overall dining experience. Customers regularly echo sentiments of returning and recommend Fabian's for consistently good, plentiful, and outstanding Italian food.

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2. Ippolitos Trattoria

4.4

Awesome(64)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Riviera

Booked 6 times today

Ippolitos Trattoria is praised for its authentic Italian cuisine and warm, welcoming service. Guests celebrate the restaurant for its freshly made pasta, creative dishes, and intimate, casual atmosphere. Particularly highlighted are items such as the lasagne, spaghetti salsiccia, caserecce gamberetti and eggplant parmesan, often described as "beyond amazing" and "truly five star". With the owner, Nicholas Ippolito, said to demonstrate a palpable passion for cooking and satisfying his customers, Ippolitos Trattoria is hailed as a local gem. Despite being relatively new and located in a strip mall, the establishment has already made a name for itself in Southeast Sacramento, earning strong recommendations for its excellent food, friendly service, and very reasonable prices.

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3. Formaggio Taverna & Patio - Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova

3.8

Excellent(169)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rancho Cordova

Formaggio Taverna & Patio - Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova offers an authentic taste of Italy right in California. Known for its excellent service, patrons have hailed the staff as friendly and attentive. The menu, which offers a variety of Italian cuisine from Spaghetti and Meatballs to Gnocchi, and pizzas to Chicken Parmesan, has been praised for its incredible taste. Special mentions are given to the Beef Wellington and the shrimp fettuccine. The quality and design of the food have been likened to that of a high-class smokehouse, with the BBQ ribs receiving special praise. With a cozy setting and an open kitchen, this eatery takes Italian dining to a new level.

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4. Caffe Italiano Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(317)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fair Oaks

Booked 1 time today

Caffe Italiano Ristorante is highly praised for its authentic Italian cuisine. Customers laud the restaurant for an outstanding dining experience, from their flavorful Bolognese and Marsala sauces to the tenderness of their meatballs. The lasagna and Chicken Marsala, in particular, were described as unforgettable. Reviewers continually highlighted the excellent service, calling the staff gracious and attentive. Many also noted the restaurant's welcoming, hospitable atmosphere, feeling more like a familial dining experience rather than a commercial one. Newcomers quickly became regulars, with one customer even mentioning how the place was so much better than larger Italian chains. Whether you're looking for fantastic food or a warm, friendly ambiance, Caffe Italiano Ristorante has it all.

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5. Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento

4.6

Exceptional(2648)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sacramento

Booked 16 times today

Zinfandel Grille in Sacramento is a top choice for American cuisine, standing out for its exceptional service, sophisticated ambiance, and impeccable food quality. From the Roasted Beet Salad with a refreshing mix of arugula, sweet walnuts, and tangy lemon vinaigrette, to the Grilled American Kobe Steak sourced from Snake River Farms, diners laud the fresh and flavorful dishes. Reviews also praised the excellent wine pairing suggestions provided by the knowledgeable waitstaff, contributing to a memorable dining experience. The restaurant also provides a diverse menu accommodating many tastes, as noted by a reviewer with a multi-cultural dining group. Zinfandel Grille is clearly a well-loved eatery, worth the visit for any occasion.

6. Allora

4.8

Exceptional(2552)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Sacramento

Booked 15 times today

Allora is an exceptional restaurant known for its exquisite seafood cuisine and commendable service. An outstanding Italian and Southern European influenced menu teems with fresh and flavorful seafood options, as substantiated by numerous reviews. Patrons particularly mention the delightful seafood linguini, fresh oysters, and the distinctive seafood pasta. The creative and refreshing dishes, coupled with the well-informed and affable staff, provide a memorable dining experience. Guests frequently mention Allora as an ideal destination for special occasions and self-treats, calling it "worth every penny." The resounding sentiment is that Allora offers a unique blend of impeccable service and extraordinary seafood cuisine, constituting a "WOW foodie experience."

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7. Piatti - Sacramento

4.7

Exceptional(2030)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sacramento

Booked 21 times today

Located in Sacramento, Piatti offers remarkable Italian cuisine, receiving rave reviews for its delectable menu and stellar service. Patrons frequently express their admiration for dishes such as the salmon, ravioli, and chicken, with many eager to return for more. As one review stated, "the homemade pasta and sauce is incredibly rich, and flavorful". The restaurant's congenial ambiance has been described as "lovely", and ideal for special occasions and business lunches alike. Its customizable menu and attentive service have been highly praised. One reviewer even claimed their dining experience at Piatti was equivalent to their "amazing Italian meals" in Europe.

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8. Il Fornaio - Sacramento

4.6

Exceptional(3763)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sacramento

Booked 21 times today

Il Fornaio, located in Sacramento, is frequently hailed as one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. The reviews remark on the fantastic service, with many noting the waitstaff's kindness and attentiveness. The fresh bread served hot from the oven, the outstanding pasta dishes like lasagna and Pasta Alla Vodka, and delicacies such as the Roasted Brussel sprouts are some menu highlights mentioned by happy customers. Overall, people praised the restaurant's ambiance, excellent food, and top-notch service. With comments like "Best Italian we have ever had in a restaurant" and "tastes like Italy," Il Fornaio truly seems to capture the essence of authentic Italian cuisine.

9. Willow

4.4

Awesome(332)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sacramento

Booked 6 times today

Willow is an exemplary Italian restaurant highly regarded by its patrons for its authentic and innovative dishes, exceptional cocktails and wines, and impeccable service. Customers heap praises on the heavenly focaccia bread, perfectly cooked main courses like gnocchi, scallops, and chicken, and delightful desserts. Items like the Negroni Bianco cocktail, beet salad, and prosciutto starter come highly recommended. The ambiance echoes the food quality, with a clean, open restaurant space accentuated by large windows, natural light, and even DJ music. Reviews affirm it to be an "outstanding service," and a "must-visit" for anyone yearning for a delightful Italian culinary experience. Even the staff gets a special mention, with one patron lauding the "exceptionally knowledgeable" bartender who specializes in Italian wine and cocktails.

10. Mattone

4.8

Exceptional(186)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sacramento

Booked 7 times today

Mattone means brick in Italian.We build our foundation on fresh house made pasta, local produce, meat & cheeses.Our base is Italian, but our chef has flair for the unexpected & worldly.Join us for cocktails, wine, beer, & friendly atmosphere.

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