Fabian's Italian Bistro

Name: Fabian's Italian Bistro
Address: 11755 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA, United States, 95628
Telephone: (916) 536-9891
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1149 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Voted Best Italian Restaurant in Sacramento! Fabian's Italian Bistro serves locally sourced ingredients crafted into classic Italian dinners, lunches and brunches. On the weekend, you can enjoy brunch with classic eggs benedict, avocado toast or even the "chef's mess". At dinner or lunch service, take a peek at the special wine and cocktail menu, which is filled with both local and imported options.

Fabian’s Italian Bistro is worth checking out any day, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood on Tuesday or Wednesday, you’re in for a treat. Tasting Tuesday dinners include an ever-changing special tasting menu, where you can try smoked pork, scallops, pork tenderloin, polenta, squid ink spaghetti and more. Wednesdays at Fabian’s Italian Bistro feature select house favorite wines for half price, plus they allow you to bring your own bottle with no corkage.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 536-9891

Delivery

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 536-9891
Website
http://www.fabiansitalianbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
11755 Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Neighborhood
Fair Oaks
Cross street
Madison Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Featured in

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day$8.00
Caesar Salad*$13.00
romaine, shaved parmesan, hard cooked egg, herb buttered croutons, garlic anchovy dressing
Meatballs$15.00
angus beef & pork meatballs, creamy polenta, marinara, pecorino romano cheese, fresh basil
Pork Belly$15.00
bourbon cherries, harissa honey, frisée
Crispy Shrimp$18.00
carnival cauliflower, onion, garbanzo beans, lemon, harissa aioli
Bruschetta$15.00
roasted bartlett pears, ricotta, lemon zest, honey balsamic glaze, orange zest
Apple Hill Salad**$13.00
apple hill apples, burrata cheese, toasted pecans, roasted beets, pickled onion, arugula, nutmeg, apple cider vinaigrette
Carpaccio$18.00
beef tenderloin, hard cooked egg, crispy dried capers, shaved parmesan, baby arugula, garlic aioli, breadsticks
Charcuterie & Cheese$18.00
soppressata, prosciutto, cowgirl creamery mt. tam cheese, marinated olives, fig jam, baguette

Mains

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$23.00
molinari sweet italian sausage, roasted red bell pepper, fresh thyme, tomato vodka cream sauce, parmesan
Risotto$26.00
local wild mushrooms, garlic, shallots, cream, emma pecorino romano cheese, arugula, truffle oil
Spaghetti Bolognese$23.00
angus beef & pork ragú, emma pecorino romano cheese, ricotta cheese
Pan Seared Scallops$35.00
pork belly, potato & fennel purée, tarragon beurre blanc
Ravioli$22.00
local butternut squash, ricotta, brown butter, gremolata, crispy sage
Linguine Pesto Scampi**$29.00
shrimp, basil pesto, gilroy garlic, calabrian chili, parmesan, lemon, butter, white wine, cream
Skuna Bay Salmon$30.00
sustainably farmed skuna bay seared salmon, roasted carnival cauliflower, braised leeks, lemon basil butter
Pork Osso Buco$32.00
cabernet braised, cannelloni beans, broccoli rabe, chimichurr

Kid's Stuff

$9. under 12; choice of

Chicken Tenders W/Fries
Pasta W/Butter-Parmesan
Kraft Mac & Cheese
Pasta Marinara

Dessert

$10

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
caramelized sugar, almond biscotti
Tiramisu
ladyfingers, espresso, dark rum, cocoa nibs, mascarpone cheese
New York Cheesecake
strawberry coulis, vanilla cream
Gelato
three scoops of italian ice cream assorted flavors

Cocktails

Cherry Lemon Drop$12.00
vodka, cherr y, lemon, sugar rim
Sazerac$12.00
cognac, bitters, absinthe, lemon
Negroni$12.00
gin, campari, sweet vermouth, orange twist
Smoked Rosemary Gimlet$12.00
gin, rosemar y, lime
Apple Hill Mule$12.00
cinnamon infused vodka, apple cider, lime , ginger beer
Manhattan Cocktail$12.00
bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur, luxardo cherries
Fair Oaks Old Fashioned$12.00
woodford reser ve bourbon, luxardo cherr y, sugar cube, grand marnier, torched orange twist

Wine by The Glass

White

Frank Family, Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley 2018$16.00
Cà Maiol, Chiaretto Rosé, Riviera de Garda Classico, Italu 2019$12.00
Ava Grace, Sauvignon Blanc, California 2020$11.00
Villa Pozzi, Pinot Grigio, Terre Siciliane, Italy 2019$10.00
Sean Minor, Four Bears, Chardonnay, Central Coast 2019$12.00

Sparkling

Sofia, Brut, California$12.00
Sofia, Brut Rosé, California$12.00
Ruffino, Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Italy$9.00

Red

Layer Cake, Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2019$12.00
Melini, Borghi d'Elsa, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy 2018$10.00
Stemmari, Nero d'Avola, Sicilia, Italy 2018$10.00
Farmhouse, Red Blend, Califorrnia 2019$12.00
Element 79 Zinfandel, Fair Play, El Dorado County 2017$13.00
Sean Minor, Four Bears, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019$13.00

Beer on Tap

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What 1,149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Neighborhood Gem
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Outdoor Dining
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Italian
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Best Overall
Sacramento
Best Service
Sacramento
Great for Brunch
Sacramento
Neighborhood Gem
Sacramento
Outdoor Dining
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WakeForestFoodie
Raleigh
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
We loved our dinner! Everything was delicious. The portions were small, but to us that was an advantage. Our only complaint was that some of our food came out warm and not hot. Super service, very fast and yummy. We will be back!
S
Susan
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience5
Outdoor patio is nicely shaded with lots of greenery. On Sunday they serve brunch without any traditional Italian options.
k
kellyr
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday. Wonderful service.
B
Becca1
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love to treat ourselves to this wonderful restaurant. Great wines and the food is always fabulous
DM
DeniseM
Sacramento
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day brunch was perfect and delicious!
SC
ScottC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best patios in Sacramento. Was there for Mother’s Day brunch, which was excellent. Will be back to try their traditional menu. 5 outta 5 stars.
DN
DateNightFoodie
Sacramento
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took mom to Fabian’s for Mother’s Day on Saturday night. We made a reservation and were seated promptly. Everything was amazing! My rose cocktail was delicious and even had a flower in the ice cube. The 3 adults each ordered the short ribs and they were fabulous! My mom said it was the best meal she has had in a long time. Both kids were happy with their meals of chicken strips and buttered noodles. Service was top notch. This is our favorite local restaurant. If you haven’t been yet, you definitely need to try Fabian’s.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Junior Prom dinner went very well. Food was excellent and done perfectly. Service was amazing.
MT
MikeT
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food would b 5 stars except my wife's crab cakes were cold and dry. My short ribs was excellent though.
SA
SaraA
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always wonderful. Everyone enjoyed the food even the 7 month old. The server was attentive and professional.
HL
HenryL
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Becky was awesome. It was a wonderful evening.
VH
ValerieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and a very comfortable dining experience
TT
TeresaT
Sacramento
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was fresh, lovely, delicious, and truly perfect!
TJ
ToniJ
Sacramento
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my husbands birthday with friends. Delightful dining. Excellent food and service.
S
Shannon
Sacramento
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal and presentation. Patio is awesome
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful experience will be returning solely for the service and delicious menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night out after too many lockdowns.
LJ
LsaJE
Sacramento
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great outdoor seating. Perfect for date night or cocktails with the girls.
JS
JaneS
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Best! Always great food, people and ambiance!
EN
ENDL
Sacramento
32 reviews
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
I had reservations for two, & I don’t like feeling like I have to sit at a small table just becuz of that. It isn’t comfortable. I’m not overweight like so many people are. I would just like to have some room & b comfortable. The lady that seats people is nice, but could have been friendlier She did try 2 b sure we were happy w/ our seating after we basically picked ourselves, & seated ourselves. But I could tell she was feeling overwhelmed. Having no bartender is really bad. Servers were doing their own bartending. So then she finally got a girl to help me taste a couple wines 2 decide what I wanted served at our table. What if people want to come in & sit at the bar for a couple glasses of wine & maybe have a snack. I’ve been at this restaurant quite a lot n the past & the service & everything was so much better. I didn’t really feel welcome this time. It was like things were a bother. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ very strange way to run a popular restaurant. I have a lot of friends that go out a lot too & will not like hearing what my experience was like. And I had a tummy ache that evening, wondering if the prawns were actually fresh or not 🤢
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Martigoh
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Wine Wednesdays! Food is great, too. We love the patio.
M
Martigoh
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy Fabian’s food and their outdoor patio dining. The Eggs Benedict Florentine are superb!
CT
CharlesT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was Anniversary celebration and we loved it. Our friends came to join us, we all enjoyed the brunch. Thank you so much. We will come again.
k
kellyr
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Food and drinks were amazing!
CM
ChristopherM
Sacramento
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service , Exceptional food and an amazing bartender. My new Italian place. Crab cakes and the onion soup are craveable
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful outdoor seating, fabulous service & the food was outstanding!!
s
stephaniee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food outstanding as always. Ambiance and service always top notch. Specifically went for the weekend’s dinner special which was Lamb chops. An excellent choice.
SA
SamiraA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
I do tell friends about you. But not big selection of dishes & overpriced for a lunch. I'll come back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabian’s is consistently great with both food and service. Had a fun evening with friends.
MB
MarjorieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have enjoyed lunch there many times. My favorite - the raviolis and focaccia bread.
B
Barbara
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
WE are a group of ladies who have gotten tto know each other through our work We have all been teachers at different subjects and levels, and, in retirement , we enjoy each other's company. We find Fabians is the perfect place to do this. The service is very good, but not imposing, the atmosphere, we love, and thepeople who greet us and serve us are very good (hang on to those ladies). We will be back.
RC
RossC
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, good food, nice atmosphere. Not a huge selection on the menu, but what they offer is quality. Unfortunately no vegan options
r
ritah
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took another couple with us who had never been to Fabian's. They loved it, the service, our great waitress, the food, the relaxing atmosphere. We went on Wine Wednesday - and they loved that as well. My husband and I have been to Fabian's often and have always loved it. When the weather gets a tad warmer we are going to have dinner on that BEAUTIFUL patio outside with all of the pretty trees. We remember how you started, a long time ago, and you sure have made the place into a wonderful fine dinning experience. The Hauf's
MG
MonaG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was very good and the food was excellent, as always!
A
Alexandra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing! Could not have asked for a better way to spend Sunday brunch!
s
swenguzi
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food2service3ambience4
Always good atmosphere ' beet salad not what it used to be picked something we didn't like scallops were good but for 42$ for 3 scallops a bit overpriced.
SM
SharonM
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming here and come often. Having Brunch was great food and a quiet booth to visit with friends.
JC
JamesC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent food, beverages, service, and ambiance in friendly neighborhood institution

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

Fabian's Italian Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Fabian's Italian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 536-9891.

Fabian's Italian Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1149 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

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 536-9891

Delivery

11755 Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Madison Avenue
Neighborhood
Fair Oaks
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.fabiansitalianbistro.com/
Phone number
(916) 536-9891

Fabian's Italian Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Dining areas

Additional information

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Caesar Salad

Starters

Soup of the Day$8.00

Caesar Salad*$13.00

Meatballs$15.00

Pork Belly$15.00

Crispy Shrimp$18.00

Bruschetta$15.00

Apple Hill Salad**$13.00

Carpaccio$18.00

Charcuterie & Cheese$18.00

Mains

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$23.00

Risotto$26.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$23.00

Pan Seared Scallops$35.00

Ravioli$22.00

Linguine Pesto Scampi**$29.00

Skuna Bay Salmon$30.00

Pork Osso Buco$32.00

Kid's Stuff

Chicken Tenders W/Fries

Pasta W/Butter-Parmesan

Kraft Mac & Cheese

Pasta Marinara

Dessert

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Tiramisu

New York Cheesecake

Gelato

Cocktails

Cherry Lemon Drop$12.00

Sazerac$12.00

Negroni$12.00

Smoked Rosemary Gimlet$12.00

Apple Hill Mule$12.00

Manhattan Cocktail$12.00

Fair Oaks Old Fashioned$12.00

Wine by The Glass

White

Frank Family, Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley 2018$16.00

Cà Maiol, Chiaretto Rosé, Riviera de Garda Classico, Italu 2019$12.00

Ava Grace, Sauvignon Blanc, California 2020$11.00

Villa Pozzi, Pinot Grigio, Terre Siciliane, Italy 2019$10.00

Sean Minor, Four Bears, Chardonnay, Central Coast 2019$12.00

Sparkling

Sofia, Brut, California$12.00

Sofia, Brut Rosé, California$12.00

Ruffino, Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Italy$9.00

Red

Layer Cake, Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2019$12.00

Melini, Borghi d'Elsa, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy 2018$10.00

Stemmari, Nero d'Avola, Sicilia, Italy 2018$10.00

Farmhouse, Red Blend, Califorrnia 2019$12.00

Element 79 Zinfandel, Fair Play, El Dorado County 2017$13.00

Sean Minor, Four Bears, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019$13.00

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