The Place Placerville

Name: The Place Placerville
Address: 1772 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville, CA, United States, 95667
Telephone: (530) 621-1680
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

124 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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With two locations in business for a collective 15 years, Chef Michael has re-created the family Italian experience that everyone loves. Making from scratch recipes, utilizing local, organic ingredients to elevate the classic Italian dishes. Featuring wood fired pizza, homemade pasta's an elegant entrées. Don't miss the famous 10 layer lasagna Bolognese, only available Friday and Saturday starting at 5pm .

Our newly expanded location on the corner of Pleasant Valley and Oak hill hosts 5000 ft.² with an expansive patio, fire pits and a an elegant Boston bar with music and comedy events.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 621-1680
Website
http://www.thatlittleitalianplace.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1772 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Neighborhood
Diamond Springs
Parking details
None

House Focaccia
EVOO, fresh garlic, fresh Italian herbs, balsamic vinegar
Garlic Cheese Bread
spongy focaccia bread, wood-roasted garlic, mozzarella cheese
Piemontese Bagna cauda "Hot Bath"
confit garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine & lemon served with rosemary Italian flatbread (anchovies available upon request)
Everybody Loves Mikey's Big Balls
Our famous big meatballs in marinara, covered in mozzarella and provolone
Garlic Parmesan Polenta Fries
Our original crispy polenta fries with garlic, parmesan
Zuppa de Giorno
seasonal soup of the day
Bruschetta
crostini, fresh mozzarella, oven cured tomato, pesto

Insalata

add chicken or prawns

The Original Grammys
mixed greens, parmesan, shallots, Grammys Italian dressing, croutons
Caesar
romaine, Del Rio farm greens, house-made caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan, fresh cracked pepper
Blue Italian
mixed greens, gorgonzola, pineapple fig jam, seasoned nuts, balsamic vinaigrette
Caprese
oven cured tomato, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, basil, EVOO, and balsamic
Lemon Rocket
arugula, parmigiana reggiano, fresh cracked pepper, lemon vinaigrette
Lasagne alla Bolognese
10 layers of handmade pasta, our bolognese meat sauce and Italian cheeses (limited quantities, available 5PM Friday and Saturday only)

Piatto di Pasta

add chicken, prawns, meatballs, sausage, gluten-free pasta

Ricotta Gnocchi
house made with ricotta cheese and gorgonzola sauce (chef suggests + Italian sausage)
Tagliatelle Bolognese
hand-cut fresh tagliatelle pasta in a rich tomato-based meat sauce, made with beef, pork, and veal (chef suggests + meatballs)
Pesto alla Penne
arugula, lemon, basil pesto, pine nuts, and parmigiana over penne pasta (chef suggests + prawns)
Macceroni e Formaggio
a creamy blend of smoked mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, and asiago cheeses with applewood bacon and bread crumbs, baked in our wood-fired oven (chef suggests + meatballs)
Spinach Manicotti
house made with ricotta cheese, spinach, marinara
Boscaiola (bōs-kī-yōla)
earthy crimini, button and portobello mushrooms in thyme cream sauce (chef suggests + Italian sausage)
Fettuccine Alfredo
Housemade pasta and Parmigiano cream sauce (chef suggests + chicken)
Ravioli e Pomodoro
three cheese ravioli in our famous marinara

Piatto Principale

hand-made Tagliatelle pasta or gluten-free pasta

Wild Mushroom Truffle Risotto
creamy Aborio rice, black summer truffles, parmesan reggiano (chef suggests + chicken)
Clams e Linguine
fresh seasonal clams, garlic, shallots in white wine lemon buerre blanc sauce (chef suggests + prawns)
Porchetta e Cipolla
rosemary and garlic rubbed braised pork, served over Polenta
Papa's Rice Pot
Italian sausage, shrimp, bacon, spinach, tomatoes, shallots
Chicken Parmigiana
hand-breaded chicken, marinara, provolone & mozzarella
Chicken Picatta
creamy lemon sauce, spinach, capers and linguine pasta
Chicken Marsala
seasonal wild mushroom, marsala wine sauce, linguine pasta
Braised Short Rib
Port braised short rib on Yorkshire pudding served over polenta finished with a rich demi glace

Pizza/Calzones

Our Neapolitan style dough is handmade using a 24hr fermentation process. Then baked in a 100% wood-fired oven at 700 degrees

Trio Formaggio
mozzarella, provolone, parmesan cheese
Quattro Formaggio
mozzarella, provolone, parmesan cheese, ricotta, Sicilian sea salt
Smokey Mushroom
smoked mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, béchamel, parmesan
Americana
dry-cured pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone
Salsciccia
house-made sausage, caramelized onions, mozzarella, garlic chili oil
Mikey's Meatball Pie
sliced meatball, provolone, mozzarella, tomato sauce
The Green Monsta'
house pesto cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, chicken, tomato, parmesan
Woodsman
mushroom, cream sauce, sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone
Sweet Pig
house-made sausage, bacon, prosciutto, pineapple fig jam, provolone & mozzarella
Vegetale'
roasted artichoke, shallots and garlic, smoked mozzarella, parmesan regianno, EVOO
House Margherita
fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, Arbequina extra olive oil, Sicilian sea salt
Prosciutto
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, shaved parmigiana reggiano, EVOO

Panini

Chicken Meatball Pesto Smash
chicken meatball, pesto, mozzarella, oven cured tomatoes, and fried lemons
Sweet Smokey Chicken
wood-fired chicken breast, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, smoked mozzarella arugula
Formaggio e Capicola (Ham and Cheese)
Italian rosemary ham, fresh mozzarella, basil, nduja pimento cheese spread
Short Rib
braised short rib, shallots, crisp frisee, fontina, horseradish port mustard
Pork Dip
braised pork, sweet grilled onions, smoked mozzarella and balsamic reduction with a rich pork au jus for dipping
Pan-Fried Pasta Panini
house bread stuffed with garlic confit, fried spaghetti, bolognese sauce, mozzarella, and basil
Caprese Padina
fresh mozzarella, oven cured tomatoes, basil, pesto on house-baked flatbread (add prosciutto de parma)

Panini & Grindahs

Served until 3PM. Add a side of salad or polenta tater tots

Sausage & Peppa Tramezzino
house-made Italian sausage, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and speziato mustard in house baked flatbread
Meatball Grind-Ah
handmade meatballs, marinara, provolone, mozzarella
Chicken Parmigiana Grind-Ah
breaded chicken breast, marinara, provolone, parmesan
Hot Italian Grind-Ah
ham, pepperoni, procuitto, pepperoncini, olives, roasted red pepper, mozzarella cheese, Italian dressing

Stromboli

The Original
ham, smoked mozzarella, provolone, garlic oil, oregano
"Molto" Pepperoni
pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone, garlic oil, oregano
Quattro Formaggio
mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, ricotta, garlic oil, oregano

Dessert / Dolce

Zeppole Originale'
warm Italian style fried dough, cinnamon & sugar, hazelnut & chocolate
Gelato Sandwich
our house-made Gelato sandwiched in between two homemade cookies
Tiramisu
Hand made lady fingers soaked in a sweet brandy/coffee sauce with layers of espresso flavored mascarpone cream
Cannoli
Hand-made cannoli shells filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and candied fruit dipped in pistachio or chocolate
Gelato del Giorno
1 scoop of deliciousness
Lemon Ricotta Cookies
a pair of lemon ricotta cookies

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
3.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

124 Reviews

DW
DWellman
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We'll be back. The food and service was very good. A little loud but not unbearable.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awesome find Food was great Service was wonderful Would go back again and again
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JacobF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
The bar next door to the place has super load music . Which causes people to talk louder . Which in turn you can’t hear the person across the table from you .
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Jessica
Orange County
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience1
Salad was good, pasta dinners were average. They seated us with one menu and said they were short but the restaurant was not full, I was never brought a menu. Our waitress could not find a knife for our dinner so she brought out one giant chefs knife. It gets VERY loud inside, even before live music. Overall I thought it was average, which is disappointing considering everything I have heard.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappointed when we go here, service, food, is amazing.
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terib
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience2
Way to loud inside, couldn’t hear the people at our own table, but food is always great!
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JackieE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
This is Placerville, not San Francisco, so expectation for ambiance should not be 5 star but this was a very good experience, food and service top notch, priced very well for the quality you receive. I highly recommend this Place.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and very friendly staff! The Boston-themed bar was very neat, as well.
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Dor322
San Francisco
72 reviews
vip
2.0
72 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience1
This is a local place but it definitely needs work. Two of our four people had drinks from the bar, an Old Fashioned and a Gin & Tonic. The G&T tasted like Sprite with a little lime in it and the O.F. was simply horrible. The mushroom risotto with chicken was really good and a huge portion. The linguine with clams was good, but a very small portion with not enough clams. The other two got the short rib, which was "just ok at best". The Chianti wine was the worst we've ever had in an Italian restaurant and the server did not pour a little for it to be tasted first, just poured all for drinking. It was not the same Chianti that was listed on the menu. Sorry, but we won't be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
Love the food and the wait staff! The décor is mediocre however the food and friendly staff make up for it. Outdoor dinning could us some misters
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richardb
Central Coast
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience. Super friendly and efficient staff. Food was fabulous from the complimentary Fochia to our Chicken Piccata. A hidden gem in the Placerville area
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Beez
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, made to feel welcome. Food and service was great. Definitely will be going back again
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience2
Terrible service. 6 pm reservation by 8:20 we had complimentary bread and an appetizer. Never actually got our entrees we walked out. If you have 3-4 hours for dinner then this is your place!
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AmadorMama
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really fun spot for Mother’s Day! Can’t wait to come back for dinner soon!! Food was excellent and our waitress was lovely!
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JodyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Totally satisfied definitely going back. Just a great ambience.
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AuntieA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great drinks and very friendly staff.
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ParkerM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best Italian restaurant around. Normally we go to Roseville location. We tried placerville this time and I can say i will most likely only go to placerville location anymore. Great service. Great food.
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DaveZ
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server April was amazing and the rest of the staff was great as well! Food was delicious! Will definitely be back.
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Jill
Tahoe
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was excellent; our waitress could have been a little more friendly and welcoming in the beginning but she did do an ok job. A little loud but overall, a very good dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place has the BEST food! Staff is very friendly.
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Lisa
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
Horrible experience. It took 45 mins for the waitress to finally get our drink order and it took two hours to finally get our meals.
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MelissaC
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there and it was amazing. Wine down Wednesday was an awesome value. The food was sooo good (we got the Boscaiola & the Porchetta e Cipolla), & Heather our server was the best. Definately will be going back. Thank You Heather, You were amazing : )
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BJBrumbaugh
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We loved the food and our server…Heather was darling! So accomodating and happy! The food was VERY good. We will try the Rosevlle next! PS…the cocktails were good…but the Vodka drinks because you use the ‘rice’ type…were deinitely noticable. We do prefer the real stuff. Still good though!
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DanielC
Sacramento
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
This is a poor review because the restaurant was closed. I made the reservation, drove 30 miles to get there just to find out it was closed due to snow. It would have been nice if the reservations could not be made so I didn’t waste my time and 60 miles of driving and gas to get there. I was very put out by the whole experience. I have heard the food is wonderful but I won’t make that trip again.
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PatW
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
My husband and I ordered the mushroom pasta and braised pork with polenta. The meal was delicious and the servings were more than adequate for the price ($ less than 20/plate each). The wait staff was appropriately attentative. As in the past our only complain had been the noise level; this is still our only complaint. Our reservation was for 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon. We were the only customers when we arrived. The restaurant was noisy throughout our meal. The customoers were not causing the noise, it was the staff talking very loudly with each other, the kitchen staff, and other staff in the bar. In addition, the design of the dining room contributes to the noise level as all surfaces are hard (floors, walls, ceiling), with no decorating (rugs, wall and ceiling hangings, upholstered furniture), to soften or interrupt the echoing voices. We will still eat at The Place as the food and service are excellent. Next time we will try to sit somewhere not in a direct line from the kitchen to the bar.
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JulieP
Sacramento
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
Not sure if you were shorthanded but waited over an hour for dinner and my chicken fettucini was cold when it finally arrived 😔
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GMaJovita
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been a fan of this restaurant even before their relocation to the new restaurant. Food and service always good. We had a last minute addition to our party and it was impossible to change the reservation through OpenTable and the app gave us the run-a-round. In the end we presented with the additional guest and "The Place" accommodated us and gave us a larger table with no wait. This is a very good restaurant, which is rare for our neck of the woods (Placerville). Our hiddent treasure.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time customers. My wife loved all the gluten-free options, we were able to finally go to a restaurant that had plenty of options for her. She loved her pasta dish and I loved the fresh pizza from the brick oven. We will definitely go again. Staff was friendly and professional, the place was bright, new and clean.
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Jenn
Sacramento
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great food but kitchen seems to be short staffed as the wait for food and desserts were taking way longer than normal. Pizza was very tasty, would prefer homemade tagliatelle pasta to be slightly thicker but still good, meatballs are flavorful but a bit too mushy for my taste. Overall we would definitely go back.
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Satisified
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Went late on Sunday night. All 4 items ordered, including one pizza, were very good. It appears that when full restaurant can be noisy due to tile flooring. Out of the way area.
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DevonF
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had dinner here on a stormy Saturday night. The place was packed and our server warned us up front that the wait for food would be fairly long. We chose to stay, and I’m glad we did. Food was fantastic. There was a big party taking up half the restaurant, so it was a bit loud, but not unbearable. Wait staff were all HUSTLING. The house made focaccia bread was to die for, and our waitress comped us an extra couple glasses of wine due to the wait. And again, the food was great!
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JulieP
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent and never disappointed. Food, service and ambiance exceptional
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Yolande
San Francisco
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
We waited 20 minutes for the server to get to us after we were seated. She explained that the were short staffed. Then the drinks took another 20 minutes. The food was okay but not outstanding.
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BenP
Sacramento
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was Christmas Eve. Staff was a little shorthanded. So service was slow. However, the food and attitude of the staff made up for the shortcoming. We will return on a normal business because the food was excellent.
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TinaH
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very busy, waitress -April- managed to get to all of us with a smile on her face. My husband had the risotto with chicken and I had the clam linguini with prawns. Both excellent with leftovers for lunch. Will definitely return. Would like to sit outside on deck when the weather is warmer. Thank you 😊
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Dave
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Waitress was great! Food was very good. Kind of loud inside. One patron decided it was okay to bring their dog inside (in a carrier). DOG’s except service dogs…( I mean legit service dogs, not Amazon vest) do not belong inside restaurants. Definitely will be back.
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ClaireR
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience5
I actually ate in Roseville and the food was great! The location is small and the wait is a long time. I didn’t know there were two locations and selected the wrong one on the app apparently—don’t recall that.
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Emmett1
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best staff, the best food, and convenient location. What more do you need?
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FrankM
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was excellently prepared and was very tasty. Their hostess was very friendly and courteous and our server did a fine job. We will return.
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TruffleHuntress
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience2
The food at the place is delish and the bagna cauda (hot bath) is amazing and shouldn't be skipped. The Lasagna was melt in your mouth but get there early it often sells out. We had chicken Parm, linguine with clams and Caesar Salad. Service was attentive and timely. We were there when the place was packed. Regarding the ambience. It is very bright and loud and mostly hard surfaces and the noise bounces around the room. Can't beat the food!
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FAQs

The Place Placerville is rated 4.3 stars by 124 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 21, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

1772 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

Additional information

Neighborhood
Diamond Springs
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.thatlittleitalianplace.com/
Phone number
(530) 621-1680

The Place Placerville

Make a reservation

Additional information

Antipasti

House Focaccia

Garlic Cheese Bread

Piemontese Bagna cauda "Hot Bath"

Everybody Loves Mikey's Big Balls

Garlic Parmesan Polenta Fries

Zuppa de Giorno

Bruschetta

Insalata

The Original Grammys

Caesar

Blue Italian

Caprese

Lemon Rocket

Lasagne alla Bolognese

Piatto di Pasta

Ricotta Gnocchi

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Pesto alla Penne

Macceroni e Formaggio

Spinach Manicotti

Boscaiola (bōs-kī-yōla)

Fettuccine Alfredo

Ravioli e Pomodoro

Piatto Principale

Wild Mushroom Truffle Risotto

Clams e Linguine

Porchetta e Cipolla

Papa's Rice Pot

Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken Picatta

Chicken Marsala

Braised Short Rib

Pizza/Calzones

Trio Formaggio

Quattro Formaggio

Smokey Mushroom

Americana

Salsciccia

Mikey's Meatball Pie

The Green Monsta'

Woodsman

Sweet Pig

Vegetale'

House Margherita

Prosciutto

Panini

Chicken Meatball Pesto Smash

Sweet Smokey Chicken

Formaggio e Capicola (Ham and Cheese)

Short Rib

Pork Dip

Pan-Fried Pasta Panini

Caprese Padina

Panini & Grindahs

Sausage & Peppa Tramezzino

Meatball Grind-Ah

Chicken Parmigiana Grind-Ah

Hot Italian Grind-Ah

Stromboli

The Original

"Molto" Pepperoni

Quattro Formaggio

Dessert / Dolce

Zeppole Originale'

Gelato Sandwich

Tiramisu

Cannoli

Gelato del Giorno

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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