Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Sacramento

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Sacramento? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Osteria Fasulo

4.9

4.9 (1797)

$31 to $50

Italian

Davis

About the restaurant

Osteria Fasulo offers an imaginative selection of authentic and contemporary Italian specialties that change and compliment with our four seasons. Its dishes are prepared using only the finest and the freshest ingredients from traditional and contemporary Italian recipes.
Osteria Fasulo's mission is to consistently provide the highest quality of Italian food and service to our guests
Our top priority will always be our guests — who should always expect exceptional food, outstanding service and always a warm welcome from the Fasulo’s

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

We had an early dinner in their outside dining area under one of their umbrella-shaded tables. This setting is enhanced by the sound of bubbling water from their two water fountains, the shade of the mature trees throughout the dining area, and the fresh greenery of the grapes leaves on their grape trellis along the back end of the dining area. The service staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and helps create a relaxed, family-style feeling. The various food s we enjoyed were all delicious, beautifully presented, and appropriately sized for each course. Highly recommended if you want a European-feel to your outdoor dining in good weather, or simple but tastefully decorated indoor dining room, good service, and delicious food.

Plan B - ARDEN TOWN

4.8

4.8 (797)

$31 to $50

French

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Celebrating our 14th year serving southern French fare with Mediterranean influences including Mussels & Pommes Frites offered 6 ways.
Black board specials include:
Rack of Lamb
Filet Mignon
Fish and Meat specials
Pasta, Risotto and Gnocchi Specials

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JenniferVIP

Dined on May 2, 2025

Rodney kindly met us at the door and gave us a very nice choice of table. Lenny than waited on us and made sure we were pleased with the entire dinner. Love Plan B and look forward to our next visit.

Fixins Soul Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (783)

$30 and under

Soul food

Sacramento

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO FIXINS
Fixins is a full service soul food restaurant that celebrates the history and traditions of African American culture in an inclusive environment that welcomes everyone! We’re located in the historic Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento California in the 40 Acres Cultural complex at the corner of Broadway and 35th Street.

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Monique

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely a must visit if ever or whenever in Sacramento!! Great everything!! Staff were courteous, professional, engaging, and very welcoming. And the meal... was outstanding!!! Topped off with well made adult beverages!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥👌

Mattone

4.8

4.8 (305)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Mattone means brick in Italian.
We build our foundation on fresh house made pasta, local produce, meat & cheeses.
Our base is Italian, but our chef has flair for the unexpected & worldly.
Join us for cocktails, wine, beer, & friendly atmosphere.

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Dave

Dined 4 days ago

Mattone is always an outstanding experience with exceptional service and amazing food!

Shangri-la Fair Oaks

4.7

4.7 (71)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fair Oaks

About the restaurant

Reflecting the charm of its surrounding neighborhood, Shangri-la is a distinctive space in Fair Oaks that serves seasonal, contemporary American fare, along with handcrafted cocktails in a unique setting.
With modernist architectural design, fire pits and classic cocktails from an indoor/outdoor bar, Shangri-la is an adult oasis with a full-service restaurant and private events venue that feels like a Palm Springs resort. We have two beautiful indoor dining rooms as well as a 6,500 sq. foot patio featuring bocce ball (adults only) and full-service seating inside and outside. (Voted Best patio and Best restaurant by Sac Magazine). Well behaved pups are also welcome on our patio when weather permits. Children are welcome to dine with their families but are limited to staying at their tables (not roaming or running) for safety and liability reasons.

Come visit us, and enjoy an escape from it all!

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Steeve

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience with Shangri La. Food was amazing and great service. To be tested by everyone

Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento

4.6

4.6 (2760)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Experience the art of farm-to-fork dining at its finest: savor house-made pasta, wood-fired oven pizza, and dishes crafted with love over open flames. Celebrate the vibrant flavors of seasonal, local, California bounty, and raise a glass to our inspired craft cocktails and fine wines.

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Doni

Dined 6 days ago

Zinfandel Grille is always lovely. Good food, pleasant atmosphere, excellent service (big shout out to our favorite server, Don) , and quiet enough that you can carry on a conversation. Our book club meets there almost every month and we enjoy it.

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Fabian's Italian Bistro

4.6

4.6 (1980)

$30 and under

Italian

Fair Oaks

About the restaurant

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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David

Dined 4 days ago

I have been coming here for years and I would say it’s my favorite restaurant in the area. The menus is always changing and the food is always spectacular. The ambiance in the patio makes it a great experience and the service is always top notch. David Dellinger

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Caffe Italiano Ristorante

4.6

4.6 (343)

$30 and under

Italian

Fair Oaks

About the restaurant

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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JosephVIP

Dined on May 11, 2025

Exceptional service with great food. A hidden gem.

Brickland

4.4

4.4 (59)

$31 to $50

American

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Brickland is a family-owned neighborhood restaurant located in East Sacramento. We offer a mix of classic American, Mediterranean, and other cultural dishes with an Afghan flare.

We offer a full bar, indoor and patio seating, weekend brunch, and happy hour Tuesday-Friday 3:00- 6:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.

Our Executive Chef, Karel Mulac rotates the menu seasonally and crafts unique pasta dishes, housemade soups and weekly specials made with seasonal, farm fresh ingredients.

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Moira

Dined on May 11, 2025

Our first visit and we had a wonderful dinner. Our server was very helpful introducing the Afghani dishes to us and also very attentive. We loved the food and will be back!

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Rock & Brews Sacramento

2.9

2.9 (127)

$31 to $50

American

Arden Fair

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rock & Brews, where the unifying force of rock ‘n’ roll music and the burgeoning craft beer movement meet the American bar and restaurant. We are an energized dining and entertainment concept offering affordable, high-quality classic American food.
We have a broad selection of local and international craft beer options, and we immerse our guests in a casual rock ‘n’ roll experience unlike any other.
Rock & Brews is taking thrills to the next level.
Rock your taste buds with delicious cuisine fit for rock stars while enjoying craft beers from around the world. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll dining experience.
Located in Sacramento CA, Rock & Brews offers guests a broad menu of classic American food with a twist.
Rock your appetite, rock your mind, and rock your world at the one and only Rock & Brews Restaurant.

Party's over 10 guests automatic gratuity added (18%)

Top review

Jackie

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

My daughter and I went for a late lunch/early dinner on Valentine's Day at Rock and Brews. It was our first time here. Very fun, lively atmosphere. We caught the band setting up for their performance later that evening - this was a treat! We had a great time, enjoyed our food and will be back again soon!

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