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Fabian's Italian Bistro, Fair Oaks, CA

Fabian's Italian Bistro

4.8
4.8
1614 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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

What 1,614 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Italian

  • Sacramento

    Best Ambiance

  • Sacramento

    Neighborhood gem

  • Sacramento

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sacramento

    Italian

1,614 Reviews
  1. Gail

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed Sunday evening dinner on outside patio. Food, service and location was perfect

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  2. KellyB

    Tahoe

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We typically come every Sunday for brunch. The last few visits, the food has been less than expected. Salad was drenched in dressing, chicken on sandwich was dry and potatoes cold that came with the Florentine omelet. Hoping a few of the old sandwich options come back on the menu soon, they were the best! The prior Pesto Chicken sandwich and the Skuna salmon sandwich. Thank you!

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  3. Donald

    Columbus

    530 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    530 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Good food and nice atmosphere on the patio. Service was very slow and impersonal. Cold even.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vary romantic dinner with my wife. Our meals were delicious.

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  5. CindyL

    Sacramento

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect evening to enjoy the Fabian’s patio for dinner. Service and food were exceptional. Perfect martinis, followed by dinners of pasta linguini with shrimp, the House chicken - which was spectacular, paparadelle, and spaghetti and meatballs. Everyone loved their meal. Our server was fantastic and I regret I don’t recall her name. Fabian’s never disappoints!

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  6. CarrieH

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The patio was so quaint and fresh, loved the look and the ambience.

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  7. Doug

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The food is great. The fee for food is outrageous. have not been there for several years. price is double. won't be back. Nice ambiance since the place was enlarged, but the " executive chef" is not worth the price.

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  8. SandraG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the interesting combination of ingredients and flavors. (would not use a pepper is hot as it was with the polenta and shrimp) but the meal was delicious!!

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  9. DianeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were excellent, and very helpful with recommendations. Food was great. We’ll be back!

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  10. ElizabethP

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The shrimp linguini was absolutely scrumptious! And do not miss the caprese salad, you will be sorry!

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  11. ThomasP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food and environment. Attention to detail and making sure all wants were met far exceeded most more expensive places that I have been to.

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  12. KariA

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely LOVED our experience at Fabian’s. We took my MIL there for her wedding anniversary. Her husband was recently hospitalized and couldn’t be there with us, but we didn’t want her 39 years of marriage to go uncelebrated. Fabian’s was perfect in every way!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sandy was super kind and accommodating to our family of 4 for brunch. Food was delicious: Had the lobster benedict. We had a great time!

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  14. Mike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Patio seating on a Friday evening end of summer. Service was great, dinner and drinks were quite good . Will return.

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  15. ElisaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I felt transported to an Italian villa under trees, stars and festive lights. Usually one sacrifices ambience for food. Not so at Fabians. The food was inventive, satisfying and tasty with attentive wait staff at hand. Thank you for a real treat on my birthday. We will be back soon. Elisa Sunflower

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabian's is back!!! They have fought valiantly through the covid shutdown and pandemic comeback. Food didn't seem as good for awhile but our dinner on their gorgeous patio was exceptional last night. We ordered several appetizers for our dinner. The bursts and heirloom tomato salad was amazing. They source their tomatoes from the nearby Waldorf school. And their stuffed squash blossoms were better than those I had in Barcelona. Love wine Wednesday too.

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  17. KellyB

    Tahoe

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful time on Sunday. I wish they would bring back the Salmon Sandwich and the Chicken Pesto Sandwich....but it was still a great time and great food!

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  18. MichelleS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Becky. Every month my sister and I come for dinner and it’s always been exceptional- from the food, drinks and service!

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  19. GavinD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was amazing they were busy and still made sure we were taken care of. This was my first time and I will definitely be back.

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  20. MaryB

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Ambiance on the patio is wonderful. The food is highly overpriced, not much selection & certainly not anything to write home about. Been there twice & probably won’t go again.

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  21. KBBB

    Sacramento

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy a delightful meal in a beautiful garden at Fabians. Our server if so friendly and efficient - she seems to love people and her job. Thank you for having this wonderful neighborhood gym of a restaurant.

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  22. Laurie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was full of flavor and truly outstanding. I had the tagliatelle short rib ragu. Shared the chef's special dessert which was the biscoff cheesecake and it was superior to any other cheesecake I've had - it needs to have a permanent place on the menu. I will be back to try other things on the menu. Five stars!

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  23. Rina

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Menu left a lot to be desired. Everything was individually priced, including the bread, plus a charge for splitting a dish, there were few choices, the prices were high, no senior pricing, or kids menu. Absolutely no appetizers. To top things off, instead of giving choices of a tip, like most restaurants of 15%, 18%, and 20%, your restaurant drops the 15% and adds 22%. The outside seating was very nice, inside bear bones for what is charged to eat there, no candle light, salt/ pepper on the table. The food was very good, but not worth coming back for, at your prices.

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  24. RogerS

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our dining experience at Fabian’s last night. We arrived at an early evening reservation. Our waitress was very kind. She knew the menu very well and sold us on the nightly special (which was delicious). Service was spot-on and we never felt rushed. We always know that we’re going to get quality Italian food here. Their outdoor venue is a delightful atmosphere. Fabian’s has always been our go-to dining place!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the outdoor patio dining setting. GREAT food across the board. Friendly and prompt service. Highly recommend Fabian’s!

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  26. SherieH

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience for both lunch and dinner!!

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  27. ScottC

    Sacramento

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabian's is a family favorite. We brought our friends last night who were visiting from San Francisco and they loved their first visit to Fabian's. Everything was wonderful start to finish. I tried the Gin Gimlet for the first time which was unexpectedly great. My husband had his usual Old Fashioned (it never disappoints). Our friends enjoyed a Pilsner and a specially made "The Last Word". Butter Lettuce salads, Cucumber/apple Gazpacho and bread to start were all fantastic. The entrees Porchetta, Ravioli, Salmon, and the Penne (minus sausage for our vegetarian friend) were delicious; everyone loved what they picked. The desserts (Pot de Creme and Biscoff Cheesecake) were to die for and the after dinner drinks (Chartreuse and Espresso Martini) were lovely. The service was impeccable. Becky has been our server before and she always is welcoming, fun, attentive ,and honest with her recommendations. Thank you for a fabulous night at Fabian's, we will keep returning!

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  28. DanaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Gazpacho was the special. A cucumber and green apple delight. The main dish was a spinach tortellini over sausage with a cream sauce. The servers were always there when needed but not overwhelming. Very courteous. It was not an inexpensive meal but worth every penny. It’s not a corporate restaurant and I believe the owner is always in the background to make sure the customer is attended to and satisfied. A must for anyone who wants a heavenly cuisine experience . Dogs are welcome on the patio. I did not bring mine but knowing I am able to is nice.

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  29. Cory

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I were looking for a new date night spot and and happened across Fabian's....they did not disappoint! We will definitely be coming back.

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  30. TAS1

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our server was amazing and the buttermilk Fried chicken is the best!!!!

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  31. manpak

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to relax with friends and family over a nice dinner. Outdoors preferred but sometimes to hot so indoors works well also

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food And stellar service. We I’ll be going back again and again

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  33. PeterD

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    outstanding as usual, my friends enjoyed their first visit, it certainly will not be my last visit....well done

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambience! Love sitting on patio. Cocktails are high quality.

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  35. ScottT

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outdoor patio is a wonderful setting for a memorable evening with friends.

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  36. JerilynR

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The polenta and prawns were tasty as was the salad. The service excellent. Our sever was attentive without being intrusive. The price was reasonable.

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  37. BenP

    Sacramento

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best experiences that we have had. Everything was perfect. Our server, Sandy, was wonderful. The food was outstanding. Fabian’s made our wedding anniversary perfect. We will be back, and we will bring friends.

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  38. KBBB

    Sacramento

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Our server was very efficient and polite. The lady who served my Bloody Mary was somewhat rude and curt. We had never experienced that kind of service at Fabian's before. They have always been gracious and accommodating. The food is excellent and the setting is beautiful. If you don't get the lady who waited on me from the bar, you will have a wonderful expereince!

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  39. SacRegular

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good and plentiful Italian food. The pasta dishes are outstanding, and i recommend the rigatoni with angus beef and pork bolognese ragu. My wife had the linguine with shrimp, pesto and garlic. The lobster bruschetta appetizer was great to share. Service was excellent and attentive. Highly recommend for an upscale Italian dining experience.

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  40. FredP

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was exceptional. Picked a nice Pinot Noir to complement the short ribs. Cocktails were very weak, with lots of ice,

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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

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 1614 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 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fabian's Italian Bistro

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
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