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Caffe Italiano Ristorante, Fair Oaks, CA

Caffe Italiano Ristorante

4.7
4.7
258 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Authentic Italian cuisine in Fair Oaks. We use the freshest ingredients and provide the best service. We look forward to seeing you!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (916) 436-4037

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    SERGIO MIRABELLI

  • Neighborhood

    Fair Oaks

  • Cross street

    fair oaks av

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 258 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Italian

  • Sacramento

    Best Value

  • Sacramento

    Neighborhood gem

  • Sacramento

    Italian

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  1. Sewbear3

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Italian food, desserts, and service, too. Our go to celebration restaurant!
  2. LincolnH

    Boise

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Loved the food! But I would like to have a nice glass of wine with my dinner. They only sell bottles or house wine (at $12 a glass). The lemon cake was fabulous though.
  3. Kimberly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Friendly service and DELICIOUS FOOD! I had the butternut squash ravioli which was fantastic and the limoncello cake... so, so good.
  4. AmyK

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely meal with a small group (7 people) on a Friday night. Lovely service, great food. Felt very welcomed and like we would be taken care of, and we were! I will definitely be back here when I'm in the area again.
  5. JeffW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant was absolutely fantastic everyone was friendly and personable. The service and food were both excellent. I will definitely be going back again.
  6. Myke

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great and Ruy made some very good recommendations! I ate myself completely full (salad, bread, entree, entree, coffee, dessert) for $78. Go and do likewise!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, our meals were so delicious and food served hot. This place is a keeper!
  8. Yogagirl

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic lasagna! Nice salads! Yummy cheesecake! Good service!
  9. Tony

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing service! Will recommend to all friends and family. Great atmosphere!
  10. JinFO

    Sacramento

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with always friendly, welcoming service. Portions are plentiful and delicious. Lovely selection of desserts to finish the meal along with the complimentary limoncello
  11. DeanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been going to Cafe Itaiano for the last 2 years and have never had anything but a wonderful experience. It's got to be our favorite restaurant.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an Amazing evening! The best food and service. Can't wait to go back!
  13. FredL

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Main dinners were served lukewarm-Complimentary bread needs an upgrade. Clean atmosphere and nice stemware for our 18$ corkage wine. Daily specials need to be printed out and on table!!
  14. Nan18

    Sacramento

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We always enjoy dining here. The owner is very welcoming and the staff courteous, efficient and attentive. The food is always excellent. My favorite entree, when available, is the lamb shank. This visit it was served on a bed of risotto and veg eon the side. My husband loves the veal Marsala.
  15. JanetP

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wild boar osso buco and mussels were delicious.
  16. JamesF

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prompt and courteous service. Nice size portion of calamari. Main courses were delicious.
  17. Didi

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family had a spectacular dinner experience this week where absolutely everything was perfect! We were on time and the restaurant was ready for us. The server was prompt and well-prepared to explain all the specials. The appetizer was quickly brought to the table and was crisp and delicious (we'd had the fried calamari before and wanted it again!). The special wines were explained, but we had the house Sangiovese (which we also had ordered before), which was excellent. Then the small (I would have called it medium large) salad was a highlight since the pear and Gorgonzola cheese was perfect on the fresh greens. But, WOW, the lasagna was outstanding, the chicken Marsala so good I almost swooned, and the other pastas were memorable as the "best of class". Oh, I almost forgot, the bread served to dunk in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar as so good that we ate almost two baskets of it. then the dessert tray arrived: who can resist a chocolate cake so "chocolatey" that it is almost black, an orange panna cotta that was as rich as cheesecake, a cheesecake with cherry topping -- well, you get my drift! The service was paced beautifully, not rushed and not drug out -- all in all, a delightful Italian restaurant, good atmosphere (no TV blaring), good service and, best of all, terrific food! Nope, I don't know the owners nor do I have a share of this restaurant -- just a "foodie" who enjoys a perfect place to dine (and it is local)!
  18. Nonickname

    Sacramento

    122 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Friendly and attentive staff. Nice menu options. Food is very tasty and well prepared. Will go back.
  19. weR2fans

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time! The service was fantastic and the food was great!! They helped us find the perfect wine to go with our meal! We will definitely come back here and let our friends know about it!
  20. Tomaso

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all the way around. It is now one of our regular spots.
  21. DebraB

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    All staff members provide excellent service. They are very attentive, polite and professional. Tables are cleared and cleaned as soon as guest leaves. Menu has a wide and favorable selection.
  22. StevenP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    You know if you are looking for very fine Italian cuisine then this might not be what you are looking for but… if you are looking for a meal that feels like going to a friends or parents home and having a great meal…. This is the place. Food was delicious and it felt very authentic. The service was great and the family who owned it is so nice and friendly. Totally am going back soon.
  23. PayDay17

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    Jay our server was attentive and very pleasant. We had a 630 reservation we arrived at 625. Unfortunately everyone who arrived after us were seated before us by the owner. As much as I don’t want to believe it was a race issue it’s very difficult to ignore the fact that everyone he sat first were Caucasian and we are not. We will not be back

    Caffe Italiano RistoranteResponded on February 15, 2023Am very sorry nothing personal just follow the seating turn i hope to see you again in less intense night Regards Sergio

  24. emilyd

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    although we had to wait 15 minutes for a table even after placing a reservation and arriving on time, the food came out fast, and the servers were all extremely welcoming.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good experience
  26. Peter

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lamb shank!! Friendly staff
  28. HLF2021

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good with super service.
  29. CherylC

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining at this restaurant. A lovely spot for my father-in-law’s 90th birthday celebration. Gracious host, wonderful waitress (Christina), great authentic Italian food, and they made our guest of honor feel very special indeed. My in-laws said it’s their new favorite restaurant❤️
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was excellent. The service was good until the end. We ordered 2 Cappuccinos and the cannolis for desert. One cappuccino was brought to the table after a wait. The second wasn’t brought for at least 5 minutes. The cannolis didn’t come for another 5 minutes. And they were soggy. Obviously, they had been prepared and sat for enough time to absorb moisture from the filling. Other than that, the experience was very good.
  31. Dentalfrnz

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner. The food was wonderful. Our server she was great.-sorry I cannot remember her name. Our group went to Italy in may 2020 so it was nice to see pictures of Italy and remember that we were there. We will go back again.
  32. SherylB

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Cafe Italiano two times now and both times have been outstanding. Service was on point and the food is authentic and delicious. You can’t go wrong with whatever you order. We can’t wait for our next visit
  33. HLF2021

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A value with nice ambiance and great food
  34. Pedro

    Sacramento

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service as usual. We will be back.
  35. JohnG

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We enjoyed a birthday meal. Traditional Italian menu with several specials offered. Had a wonderfully prepared Calamari steak that for some reason was showered in sliced garlic, seemed like 2 full cloves worth. They had a great wine special and we ordered a bottle. Friendly and attentive server. Chocolate tiramisu for dessert. It was fine, though the portion size was on the large size (very shareable)
  36. Martigoh

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Only anafilaxia the soup was not hot. Food was delicious and service excellent. Generous portions and vegetables were delish. We have Veal Marsala and the Lamb Shank! All tender and tasted great.
  37. batman

    Sacramento

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food skillfully prepared
  38. LindseyB

    Sacramento

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The two green salads were excellent, the lasagna was very tasty, but did not care for the veal marsala due to the heavy gravy type sauce, yet the side dishes of potatoes & vegetables were very good. Will be returning
  39. Maggi

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent food. Sergio the owner is so fun and makes your experience even better.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, Cafe Italiano was a wonderful experience. Christina is a superb addition to their staff! She made our evening perfect.

FAQs

Caffe Italiano Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Caffe Italiano Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 436-4037.

Caffe Italiano Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 258 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Caffe Italiano Ristorante

8112 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    fair oaks av

  • Neighborhood

    Fair Oaks

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    SERGIO MIRABELLI

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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