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4.9
Exceptional(2648)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Sacramento
Booked 18 times today
A Michelin recognized, modern Italian seafood restaurant in the heart of East Sacramento. Allora offers a four-course dining experience, encompassing the best of Sacramento produce with new and classic Italian cuisine. Vegan and vegetarian menus available. Expert culinary craftsmanship showcasing fresh seafood & handmade pasta are creatively paired with a one-of-a-kind Italian inspired wine list and Italian-centric bar. Allora is a pause in the conversation; a moment between moments... Enjoy yours.* 23% service charge *Please note our cancellation and no-show policy*Dining with children under 8 is not permitted, all guests require a reserved seat and audible devices are not allowed in the dining room.*Please include any dietary restrictions/allergies for the table **Valentine's Day & New Year's Eve will have separate pricing/cancellation policy. Please inquire with management.
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4.7
Exceptional(5357)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sacramento
Booked 61 times today
Located in America's Farm to Fork Capital. In the heart of Downtown, the family behind The Kitchen and Selland's Market Café brings you the region’s most relaxed and elegant destination, Ella Dining Room and Bar. Ella offers warm, welcoming ambiance in an inspiring space that evokes effortless European rustic luxury. The environment is modern yet timeless, dramatic yet comforting. Ella brings together the finest quality ingredients from this bountiful region to create authentic and honest fine food that nourishes body and soul. Chef and Owner Randall Selland and family invite you to savor the joys of friends, family, and great food and wine. Service is gracious and refined. Ella has signature handcrafted cocktails, an eclectic and impressive wine list, and a fresh seafood bar. We specialize in Private Parties. Perfect for business lunches, celebration dinners, and everyday enjoyment. Walking distance from Convention Center, Capitol, theaters, and hotels.
A photo of Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2709)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Sacramento
Booked 32 times today
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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4.8
Exceptional(2082)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sacramento
Booked 33 times today
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.
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4.7
Exceptional(2051)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sacramento
Booked 34 times today
Michelin Guide rated neighborhood restaurant with creative and shareable cuisine and a year-round patio."With a clear vision, a striking aesthetic and distinctive, mouthwatering flavors, Canon restaurant in East Sacramento is a stellar and welcome addition to the city’s dining scene." - 4-Stars, Sacramento Bee "Find the convivial Canon sequestered away from the downtown bustle. This cool space that contrasts deep tones against bright whites is enveloped by the aromatic smell of smoke, so it’s no surprise that the house is packed most nights. Chef Brad Cecchi is the culinary mastermind and his menu is pivoted around playful small plates." - Michelin GuideCanon is committed to a healthy and productive workplace. A 4% service fee is added to dine-in bills to help cover the cost of employee health and wellness benefits and to provide a kitchen equity stipend to our back-of-house staff.
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4.7
Exceptional(3519)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Sacramento
Booked 62 times today
Paragary’s is a lively neighborhood restaurant with modern California flair, located in the heart of Midtown, Sacramento. The menu and bar program are dictated by the seasonal bounty of the Sacramento region. Originally established in 1983, the restaurant underwent an extensive remodel in 2015, combining both modern and traditional elements to create a relaxed, timeless environment that lets the food and drinks take center stage. The light and airy interior opens up to the renowned dining patio that features waterfalls, 60 year-old olive trees and a large fireplace.
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4.6
Exceptional(1846)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Sacramento
Booked 21 times today
Family friendly, great for groups, and a celebration destination known for its fine Mexican cuisine, happy hour, craft cocktails, and to-go—Zocalo UV opened up in the newly renovated University Village shopping center in January of 2018 based on the success of its Midtown and Roseville locations. Offered in a upscale yet casual setting with original artwork from Tlaquepaque, Mexico and a spacious patio—Zocalo’s warm hospitality, fresh regional Mexican food, and commitment to customer service are designed to transform the ordinary act of eating into an extraordinary and memorable experience.
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4.6
Exceptional(5617)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sacramento
Booked 41 times today
The splendid ambiance of The Firehouse is enhanced by its reputation for excellence in food, wine and hospitality. The most award-winning restaurant in Sacramento, The Firehouse has earned the "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine every year since 2002. Most recently, The Firehouse became only the 2nd restaurant in Sacramento to receive a 2024 DiRōNA Award, along with multiple OpenTable Diners' Choice Awards. The Firehouse has been rated in Zagat's Top 100, and has also been the recipient of the "Award of Unique Distinction" and "America's Best 100 Wine Restaurants" from Wine Enthusiast.
A photo of Zocalo Midtown restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2816)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Sacramento
Booked 57 times today
Kid and walk-in friendly, great for groups, and a celebration destination known for its fine Mexican cuisine, happy hour, and craft cocktails—Zocalo has been a staple of the Midtown and Sacramento dining scene for over twelve years. Offered in a beautifully refurbished 1920s automobile dealership decorated with original artwork from Tlaquepaque, Mexico—Zocalo’s warm hospitality, fresh regional Mexican food, private dining, and commitment to customer service are designed to transform the ordinary act of eating into an extraordinary and memorable experience.
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4.7
Exceptional(3843)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sacramento
Booked 64 times today
Il Fornaio means 'the Baker'; in Italian. Located in downtown Sacramento, this award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.

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From verified diners like you
  • Nick
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    The date night deal can't be missed, the quality of food and service is awesome, we look forward to returning soon.
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    AlloraPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Sacramento
    4.9
  • Adekemi
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I will be returning to Ella. This initial experience was a lunch time that. I enjoyed the burger and learned about the process of creating the meal, the baking of the bread, and the quality of meat used, just how this meal differs from Ella's sister resturants. The NA tonic was refreshing, I look forward to giving their signature G&T a try. The ambiance is refreshing in Sacramento, where we have so few high-end establishments. I'd recommend visiting solo at the bar, at a table with a friend's or a private space to enjoy your party. Pricing was fine, overall comparable to area resturants.
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    Ella Dining Room and BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sacramento
    4.7
  • Pete
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Another fine dining experience at Canon! The service is attentive without being intrusive. The food is imaginative and tasty. The portions are large for fine dining, which is nice. And the cocktails are always delicious.
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    CanonPrice: Expensive• American• Sacramento
    4.7
  • MaureenVIP
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I had the ravioli which was fantastic with a lovely hint of lemon. The lasagna was amazing and the pasta our friend had was enough for her for this meal and dinner!
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    Piatti - SacramentoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sacramento
    4.8
  • Heather
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Jan 2025
    Wonderful service and food was delicious! We had my active two year old with us and the staff was incredibly accommodating and attentive. We will definitely be back!
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    Zinfandel Grille - SacramentoPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Sacramento
    4.6
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