Award-winning

Allora

Name: Allora
Address: 5215 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA, United States, 95819-4536
Telephone: (916) 538-6434
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2214 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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A Michelin recognized, modern Italian seafood restaurant in the heart of East Sacramento. Allora offers 3 separate coursed dining options - 3 courses $105/person, 4 courses $135/person, 5 courses $165/person. Advanced Sommelier Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou and Executive Chef Deneb Williams invite you to enjoy this modern approach to dining; encompassing the Sacramento locavore spirit with Italian culture. Expert culinary craftsmanship showcasing fresh seafood & handmade pasta are creatively paired with a one-of-a-kind Italian inspired wine list and Italian-centric bar. Allora is a pause in the conversation; a moment between moments... Enjoy yours.
* 23% service charge
*Please note our cancellation and no-show policy
*Dining with children under 8 is not permitted, all guests require a reserved seat and audible devices are not allowed in the dining room.
*Please include any special occasions with names of guests of honor
*Please include any dietary restrictions/allergies you may have

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(916) 538-6434
Website
http://allorasacramento.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Deneb Williams

Location
5215 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819-4536
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Cross street
Rodeo
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Best Service
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Innovative
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Great for fine wines
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Romantic
Sacramento
Best Food
Sacramento
Best Service
Sacramento
Innovative
Sacramento
Great for fine wines
Sacramento
Romantic
Sacramento
Good for special occasions

2,214 Reviews

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JAKED
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and the food was amazing. The small subtleties made a big difference. Like filling my glass with beer (10 oz glass, 16oz beer) then coming back later with a fresh beer to fill again instead of an opened, flat beer. Food is outstanding. Every employee that came to our table was more than professional and polite
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Marktoo
Tahoe
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
No question that it is expensive but you get what you pay for and the food is 1st rate and the service attentive and professional. I believe our waiter’s name was Nick. Best service ever, thanks!
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Godivaaz
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was good, and service was great. Your paying for an experience and not to get full. Portion sizes could be larger for the price. I left the restaurant satisfied but not full. I usually don't eat again after dinner, but needed a snack before bed. That being said I would return again and recommend.
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Aaron
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent vibes, service was pretty good. Food was good, but overpriced. The value is not there. Did the 4 courses, and 2 drinks each, nearly $500. I’ve done prix fixe in places like Washington DC and the food at Allora, while good, just didn’t match with the prices. I wouldn’t go back simply because I don’t want to pay that much for what we got.
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JimH
Central Coast
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent food but over priced for what you get. A bit presumptuous to automatically add a 23% tip to the meal. Should be up to the patrons to decide the tip amounts
1 person found this helpful
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ClorindaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Allora. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive. I didn’t feel pressured to make my selections according to someone else’s pace. Each course was perfectly plated and all the flavors blended well. I will definitely return.
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Aquakat
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We live in Austin, Texas, but we've celebrated two very special occasions at Allora: our 25th anniversary in 2022 and my husband's 70th birthday this year. The experience was exquisite both times. You will want to pause, close your eyes, and relish the flavors. We appreciated the wait staffs' friendly and unobtrusive service. The sommelier was charming and truly expert. We got the wine pairings with our dishes. My husband pooh-poohed one her choices initially, then later had to admit that she'd been right and had chosen the perfect wine. She had a great sense of humor about it. Put yourself in her hands; you won't regret it. Allora is not inexpensive, but well worth it for those special occasions. In fact, we loved it and the Sacramento food scene so much, we're moving!
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AsiAsi
San Francisco
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
We had high expectations when we made the reservation. The idea is good, but the food was just so/so. Our wine sommalier was timid and not helpful. Wait staff were attentive. Best thing we can say. Four guests for over $1000 should have been better. Keep trying, but not sure we will return.
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SacDiner
Sacramento
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A marvelous, memorable place for a special occasion. Spendy but worth it.
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StephanieS
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an amazing high dining experience. The food and service was amazing. Definitely worth the money!
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JessyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience nestles in the heart of East Sac!
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Munchieluv
San Francisco
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed every single dish. I do think there is a discrepancy on portion size between entrées and appetizers in the same category. For instance, the octopus on the gnocchi is a substantial bite, which is delicious but the duck pate is a very tiny Serving. I was full and my husband left hungry …
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KrisC
Sacramento
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Went for a special occasion. The restaurant is lovely and the service was very good. However, considering the price the food was underwhelming. My brother is a Ritz Carlton chef and my husband managed high end restaurants. We enjoy travel and have both been fortunate to eat at many amazing restaurants over the years. We were very excited tobe spending this very special evening at Allora. We are very sad to say that we wont be returning,
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Emily
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
High class restaurant. Food is amazing. Service is amazing. Wine pairing is amazing. Michelin star level
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MinnieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding, and food was excellent, we really enjoyed our visit!
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Stig
Sacramento
80 reviews
vip
2.0
80 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall2food3service4ambience3
We were looking forward to tasting the 5 course tasting menu at Allora. My wife and I,along with a couple we dined with, are foodies and we really look forward to try new restaurants. This was our first visit here, and unfortunately, it’ll probably be our last. Our server was very pleasant, but she seem to have a lot of tables and quite busy. Although we knew this restaurant was very expensive… Usually the food matches the price point, but not in this case. We all agreed the portions were quite small, most of our dishes were bland and lacked definite seasoning, and many of the menu descriptions did not fit what we received on the plate. For instance, the three day cooked short rib came out, looking and tasting, like a steak, the scallop appetizer had no flavor at all, and the risotto was over cooked and extremely salty. The server mentioned that has happened before and offered us a different entrée, but we declined. We were very disappointing in this dining experience, and we hope other patrons do not experience what we did… Hopefully, we were just there on a bad night (Sunday)
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GarrettL
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Really appreciated the table near the kitchen window. Great food and amazing service. We will be back.
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JimL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant provides a fixed menu and you choose the number of courses with a minimum of three courses. We are outdoors and enjoyed five courses. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious and well presented. They conveniently add 20% for the server tip and 3% for the kitchen staff to the bill so it is easy to reward the great service. I recommend this restaurant for any occasion.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely incredible as always. My husband and I love celebrating special occasions at Allora, and it never disappoints.
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Chris
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both the food and service were outstanding. The pacing was perfect and we will return.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have dined at Allora several times and we are always blown away by the great food and service. The Italian inspired dishes (or maybe I should say Southern European) are perfectly balanced and focused on seasonal ingredients. The service is impeccable - warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. I always have the sommelier choose a wine for use and have never been disappointed and now have many wines I have added to my own buying for home. You can’t go wrong whether it is a special occasion or just feel like you need to really treat yourself.
1 person found this helpful
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Stoneman
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding. It is it's own experience. All Exceptional.
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MicheleK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Food and Service were outstanding. Can’t wait to go again
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice staff!!!! The food was very tasty, but the portions are design for four courses, no three
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful eating experience! The food was exquisite and the service and ambience, top-notch! We really enjoyed ourselves! Thank you
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been to French Laundry and The Kitchen, and Allora is by far the best. The combination of service and food is incredible. The customization and special orders were memorable and amazing. They are deserving of a Michelin Star.
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Mermaid1618
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
this meal was AMAZING. one of the best dining experiences we have had in years!! highly recommend. its worth every penny.
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MelindaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was amazing, delicious, awesome!!! Service was also excellent. Everyone was friendly, professional, attentive. It is a bit pricey, but would definitely recommend for a special occasion.
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anonymous
Sacramento
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Not worth the price. My wife and I set Nobu as the bar. The food is more expensive and doesn't taste as good as Nobu. So the value really isn't there. The staff was very nice and accommodating however. The location was a bit out of place for a high end restaurant.
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CadenA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
I am not sure if Sacramento has a lack of GREAT places to eat or if most reviewers of Allora just say it's great because they paid $95 to $165 person for a meal. Just because a meal for 2 is $400.00 does not make it 4.5 stars. There truly was not one thing about this meal that would make me want to go back or recommend it. I have seriously had MUCH better Italian food at "hole in the wall" Italian restaurants. I have NO problem paying whatever for a great meal but I left Allora feeling ripped off. People let's be honest, just because a meal is a little pricey and the portion sizes are tiny does NOT make it GOOD (ESPECIALLY not GREAT)! I mean I would understand the SMALL portion sizes IF the food taste/quality made up for it. The one (and ONLY) truth to most of these reviews is that the quality of service is impeccable!
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience….I would 100% go back again. The food, service and ambiance was all TOP NOTCH.
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Dragonlady
Sacramento
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best upscale restaurants in Sac. Meticulous detail to everything, including the restroom! Food was exquisite & delicious. Service was friendly & knowledgeable. A bit pricey for anything but a special occasion, but well worth it.
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MattE
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service was excellent and the food was delicious. It was a little pricey though .
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BryantG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience with great food. Was a great couples experience for my girlfriend's birthday. Highly recommend the fettuccine and octopus dishes! With a four course meal each and 5 cocktails between the both of us we spent close to $500 which includes the 20% gratuity and 3% kitchen tips. While it might not be an every month experience due to cost, we will definitely come back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Incredible service and good food. I loved that. They had a vegetarian menu separately. Great for a super special occasion.
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Nyprincess
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful impeccable experience ! From the greeting, decor, and presentation of the dishes. Exquisite Service , beyond attention to detail. The food was art! Delicious doesn’t even do it justice . A perfect experience .
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StephenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place blew my mind. The attention to detail was shocking, the food exquisite. I just booked again. I can't wait to return.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic dining experience. Excellent food and service!
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KimberlyG
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Allora on a Friday evening and managed to make a reservation that same day. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. My husband and I both went for the 5 courses and it was worth it every bite.
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BrianJ
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This food is spectacular. Even if octopus doesn’t sound like your thing, please try the pulpo. The pastas are great. Everything a 10. Bring a credit card with a big spending limit and enjoy.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
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

Allora is rated 4.7 stars by 2214 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 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

5215 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819-4536

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Rodeo
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Deneb Williams
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://allorasacramento.com/
Phone number
(916) 538-6434

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

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