Vacanza Romana

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   Michael

   Sacramento

   27 reviews

   3.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   My wife and I were somewhat disappointed in our experience last night. This is the only Italian restaurant that we have ever been to that could/would not accommodate my wife's restriction to dairy. My wife wanted the fish, but asked to have a substitution for the risotto. Turns out the fish is marinated in dairy? They said they could not provide a dish of pasta with marinara sauce, no cheese? No other ideas except a salad or a plain chicken breast. So she accepted the chicken breast and asked for a side of broccolini. $15 for a side of broccolini? My food was very good, and the waitress was pleasant and tried to be helpful, but seemed flustered by what the kitchen was telling her. The foccacia is excellent, but overall the experience was mediocre.
   

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   Bill

   Sacramento

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Two couples for dinner, very successful. Gluten-free Pasta, Duck, steak, specials. Well-priced wine list let us get something off the top of the list at a reasonable price. Have enjoyed them in the past, and they bested themselves this time!
   

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   Elisa

   Sacramento

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve been to this restaurant twice now and it’s been wonderful each time. The wait staff are attentive and provide a great dining experience. The food is fresh and well prepared with a great flavor profile. The prices aren’t outrageous for what you’re getting. It’s a cozy, but inviting space with a nice wine selection.
   

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   Marcus

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dominic was great. Great food and a nice atmosphere.
   

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   Brittany

   Sacramento

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Dinner was absolutely delicious. The truffle gnocchi was the best gnocchi I've had in my life - outstanding! We ordered a starter - fig bruschetta - and when it arrived it was topped with pears. That was disappointing, because the menu wasn't updated and the server didn't inform us. Figs are my favorite, which is why we ordered it... I'm also mildly allergic to pears. Had we known, I would have picked a different starter. Our server was very attentive, but not over attentive which I appreciated.
   

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   Albert

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place. The food and customer service is excellent. Can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Mike

   Sacramento

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 30 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you have ever been to Italy, you'll appreciate Vacanza Romana. THIS is how it's done. Authentic, fresh food, all prepared on premises, with a view from the dining room into the kitchen area.
   

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   Mike Kristin

   Sacramento

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food and service were exceptional. I would have appreciated being made aware in advance that we were going to be seated at Mimosa House.
   

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   John

   Sacramento

   27 reviews

   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic meal and service at Vacaza Romano! From the drinks, horduerves, salads, and entrees - everything was delicious! Great experience :-)
   

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    Catalina

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    I have been dining at this place twice. It has great potential if few issues are addressed. While the ambiance is nice and food is decent, the management and greeting staff is very poor. I made reservations and made notes regarding birthday and seating and none were read or acknowledged by the staff. The food is terribly inconsistent in sizing. While a pasta dish is as big as a fist (carbonara), another is 3 times bigger and overflowing off the plate (chicken Parmesan). Lamb was supposed to be cooked medium but the blood was pouring out when served. The Ragu pasta has absolutely no flavor. We had to drench it in Parmesan cheese to make it edible. Now to the wine storage. While they have a great selection of wines, their storage is unacceptable. All bottles are stored upright in a simple cabinet and not a whine cellar/cooler. I would not order the Silver Oak stored in this condition. So rookie! The waitresses we had both times were very nice though and that’s really the only plus of the staff. Drinks take forever to make although the place is small and most folks I saw they ordered wine. The space at the bar was taken by staff and management instead of customers - odd.
    

    Vacanza RomanaResponded on 27 December 2024

    Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent visit to Vacanza Romana. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered. We are currently transitioning management and team members, which can sometimes lead to inconsistencies in service, especially during the busy holiday season. We regret any oversight regarding your reservation and birthday notes, as this is not the level of service we strive for. We also appreciate your comments on the food portions; we will address these with our culinary team. Regarding our wine storage, we are actively working to improve quality and maintain our cozy atmosphere. We’re glad you found our waitstaff friendly, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the exceptional experience we aim for. Thank you for your understanding.
    

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