I had really hoped this place would be a great spot, but unfortunately I won’t be returning. If you’re planning to dine with a group of 4 or more, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. My friends and I were celebrating a birthday, and the owner’s attitude put a damper on the evening. While another table celebrating was just as lively, he singled out our group and told us to quiet down. Even when seating us, he was less than welcoming.
That said, the servers were wonderful—attentive, friendly, and truly made up for the owner’s behavior.
As for the food, it was a mixed experience. The gnocchi special with Calabrian chili oil was overwhelmingly spicy without much depth of flavor. On the other hand, the bruschetta was solid, and the octopus was outstanding—tender, flavorful, and the highlight of the meal (I’d happily order that to go). The meatballs with polenta also stood out and were perfectly prepared. However, across the table, most entrées weren’t particularly well received, and many dishes seemed overly heavy on the olive oil.
Overall, while there were some bright spots, the overall experience didn’t live up to expectations
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
S Bohannon
Really busy night when we arrived luckily we had a reservation. The service was really great and I love the family vibe. The menu was pretty basic and I was hoping to really find my go to Italian restaurant here but it missed a bit. Trending place on socials and definitely had some influencers behind us with their lights and over exaggerated “hmmms” while filming. Not sure if it was an off night but with a small menu I was hopeful that something on the menu would blow us away and we just didn’t get that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gina Castillon
If you want a taste of Italy this is the place to eat! The food is authentic and the garlic bread is delicious. The service was friendly and the ambiance reminded us of a few places we have eaten while vacationing in Italy. We have found a new Italian restaurant we will be frequenting more often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria
Food is SO good, but between the wait for food and incredibly tight seating quarters it isn't my favorite spot.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Kenia Molina
The place was very small and they didn't have the air conditioning on, it was too hot, we waited 40 minutes for our food, it was just my boyfriend and I, the place wasn't busy, my pasta was raw and it was too noisy.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Dexter Yee
We have been to Adamo’s multiple times and we have always enjoyed coming here. We also recommend this place to our friends. The reason I am writing this 1 star review is due to an incredibly disappointing and frustrating experience.
When we came, we were greeted and sat quickly. It took us about 15 minutes to flag down the sole waitress in the entire restaurant. That should have been a warning.
It took us 30 minutes to get our appetizer after ordering which isn’t too bad. But, it took another additional 30 min to get our salads that came with our entreees. And, it took another additional an additional 45 minutes just to get our food after we had our salad.
During this time, there was no urgency from any of the staff. No one came in to check on us. We had a small child with us who was incredibly hungry and frustrated. It would have made a huge difference if they even came by to offer bread or a small bite since it took so long. It took us about 1.5 hours for us to get our food. Meanwhile, the staff in the kitchen were operating with no urgency and were walking around and laughing. We had a small glass of water that was offered when we sat. It was never refilled the entire time while we were waiting.
Food was good. Service was terrible. This was our 2nd time where we have had incredibly slow and disappointing service.
So unless you have 2 hours to wait for your food, I would highly recommend seeking many other comparable options in downtown Sacramento. Don’t waste your time here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Karim Abozaid
⭐☆☆☆☆ Visited on August 5th, 2025
I walked in around 5PM and stood near the entrance, which was visible. I waited 5–10 minutes without so much as a “hello” or “we’ll be right with you.” Multiple staff members looked my way but chose to ignore me completely.
Moments later, an older couple was immediately greeted and seated. That kind of selective service based on age or appearance is unacceptable, especially from a place that markets itself as high-end.
I came in ready to enjoy a nice meal and tip generously. Instead, I walked out feeling disrespected and unwelcome. Management should seriously reconsider how their staff treats younger customers. I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David Cardenas
Mediocre
Tom Kelly
We had a great lunch and the atmosphere was very pleasant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Coolidge
A very Italian family vibe! The service was fantastic. The staff were so kind in helping our table juggle the baby in our group. The food was absolutely delicious as well. The lemon olive oil cake is not to be skipped! So good!
Great food. Amazing service. A gem for Sacramento!!! A must go !!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pranjali Sharma
This restaurant is deceiving! From the outside, you think it that might be a simple looking, slightly shady restaurant in a shady-ish area of town. When you enter, it transforms into a chic, cosmopolitan little space that looks very inviting. I would recommend getting a reservation especially if you are a bigger group because they were busy on a Friday night! Thankfully, we could get seated at the bar.
The menu is well-thought out. It isn't extensive, but we liked that they offer some classics and some of their own culinary fusions. We think they are attempting to create their name in the Italian cuisine industry here in Sac, as they seem to have updated menu items, they serve wines from their family vineyards in Italy and are also promoting pasta making classes. I love that!
Ok, onto the wine and food. I ordered their classic white, which was 50% Chardonnay and 50% blend and my husband ordered their classic red, which was a red blend. I don't know which component of my white was buttery, but the wine wasn't as crisp as I was hoping for. The red blend was better.
Food wise, they did a good job overall. We ordered their stuffed cherry peppers as an appetizer, the gnocchi, and the four cheese ravioli. The stuffed cherry peppers were simple, elegant and delicious! The plate was a few cherry peppers stuffed with goat cheese served on a bed arugula with a drizzle of an excellent balsamic vinaigrette with some black pepper. The simplicity of the components made this plate even more delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Highly recommend ordering this appetizer.
Onto the pastas: the gnocchi was excellent - light, melting in the mouth with ample amount of delicious sauce. This is one of the best gnocchi plates my husband has had, and he is particular about his gnocchi! The garlic bread was a tad disappointing because it could have done with a more butter and garlic. It felt a little dry and didn't taste like fresh bread. Dipping it in the gnocchi sauce helped, but I would've liked better bread.
The four cheese ravioli took some bites for me to like it. My main issue with it was that I thought the ravioli was slightly undercooked but my husband felt it was ok. The pastas are all handmade so we commend them on making the ravioli but maybe we needed to boil it for a couple more minutes? The sauce for the ravioli was very good - spicy thanks to the peppers, lots of pine nuts and spinach. The cheese inside the ravioli was decent, but just that - cheese, no additional flavors there. I had the same complaint about the garlic bread not being buttered/garlicky enough. I think this dish is almost there but needs a few tweaks.
For dessert, we got the tiramisu. The look of it was disappointing because it was not made as a big portion but constructed in a jar. The look was aesthetically pleasing for a flair but this meant that the dessert didn't come together like a normal tiramisu does. It was also overtly sweet. The color was quite pale. We would've liked more coffee. We've definitely had better tiramisu desserts before.
I think this is a great restaurant. Their service is fast, the servers are friendly and once inside, you forget how the outside is! They have some cool decor like the wall of $2 bills. Their food is definitely hitting the mark for the most part, but they need a few tweaks here and there. A few weeks ago, we went to Paesanos where we had a great experience. Between the two, Paesanos leads currently because of their garlic bread and the tiramisu but I think Adamo's has a higher quality of pasta.
We will be back to try more of your menu!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
John Arbaugh
Food was fantastic!! Simple, fresh, perfectly seasoned. Pasta and gnocchi were tender and fresh. Staff was super friendly. We arrived in the middle of the dinner rush but only had to wait a few minutes to get a rest at the bar. Once seated it did take several minutes to get drinks but the servers were slammed and Once they were able to get us were friendly and helpful. Wanted to try everything on the menu. Will definitely try and come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kristen Morris
The food was FANTASTIC! Absolutely no notes. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We had the summer arancini and I had the salmon picatta (salmon medium well). The wait is a bit longer for food but it was worth every bite. No wonder there’s a wait to be seated! It’s best to make a reservation but they helped us the best the could without one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Scott
If you love fresh, authentic Italian food, Adamo's Restaurant in Midtown Sacramento is the spot! As a Sacramento native, I've been coming here for years, and they never disappoint. The restaurant has a cozy, somewhat smaller seating area, but don’t let that fool you - the quality of food is nothing short of superb!
Everything at Adamo's is made fresh from scratch - from the pasta to the sauces, breadsticks, and even the salads. You can taste the difference in every bite. The chefs take such pride in using only the finest ingredients and family recipes, and it truly shows in every dish.
While everything on the menu is outstanding, I’m especially in love with their Bolognese. It’s my go-to dish here, and it always hits the spot!
This is the perfect place to bring a friend or a date, and even when the restaurant gets packed (because it is very popular), they offer the option to order takeout. I’ll often swing by to grab my favorite dishes when I’m working long hours and can’t sit down for a meal.
I can’t recommend Adamo's enough. If you're craving authentic, delicious Italian food at an affordable price, this is the place to go. Sacramento is lucky to have it!
I had really hoped this place would be a great spot, but unfortunately I won’t be returning. If you’re planning to dine with a group of 4 or more, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. My friends and I were celebrating a birthday, and the owner’s attitude put a damper on the evening. While another table celebrating was just as lively, he singled out our group and told us to quiet down. Even when seating us, he was less than welcoming.
That said, the servers were wonderful—attentive, friendly, and truly made up for the owner’s behavior.
As for the food, it was a mixed experience. The gnocchi special with Calabrian chili oil was overwhelmingly spicy without much depth of flavor. On the other hand, the bruschetta was solid, and the octopus was outstanding—tender, flavorful, and the highlight of the meal (I’d happily order that to go). The meatballs with polenta also stood out and were perfectly prepared. However, across the table, most entrées weren’t particularly well received, and many dishes seemed overly heavy on the olive oil.
Overall, while there were some bright spots, the overall experience didn’t live up to expectations
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Really busy night when we arrived luckily we had a reservation. The service was really great and I love the family vibe. The menu was pretty basic and I was hoping to really find my go to Italian restaurant here but it missed a bit. Trending place on socials and definitely had some influencers behind us with their lights and over exaggerated “hmmms” while filming. Not sure if it was an off night but with a small menu I was hopeful that something on the menu would blow us away and we just didn’t get that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
If you want a taste of Italy this is the place to eat! The food is authentic and the garlic bread is delicious. The service was friendly and the ambiance reminded us of a few places we have eaten while vacationing in Italy. We have found a new Italian restaurant we will be frequenting more often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is SO good, but between the wait for food and incredibly tight seating quarters it isn't my favorite spot.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
The place was very small and they didn't have the air conditioning on, it was too hot, we waited 40 minutes for our food, it was just my boyfriend and I, the place wasn't busy, my pasta was raw and it was too noisy.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
We have been to Adamo’s multiple times and we have always enjoyed coming here. We also recommend this place to our friends. The reason I am writing this 1 star review is due to an incredibly disappointing and frustrating experience.
When we came, we were greeted and sat quickly. It took us about 15 minutes to flag down the sole waitress in the entire restaurant. That should have been a warning.
It took us 30 minutes to get our appetizer after ordering which isn’t too bad. But, it took another additional 30 min to get our salads that came with our entreees. And, it took another additional an additional 45 minutes just to get our food after we had our salad.
During this time, there was no urgency from any of the staff. No one came in to check on us. We had a small child with us who was incredibly hungry and frustrated. It would have made a huge difference if they even came by to offer bread or a small bite since it took so long. It took us about 1.5 hours for us to get our food. Meanwhile, the staff in the kitchen were operating with no urgency and were walking around and laughing. We had a small glass of water that was offered when we sat. It was never refilled the entire time while we were waiting.
Food was good. Service was terrible. This was our 2nd time where we have had incredibly slow and disappointing service.
So unless you have 2 hours to wait for your food, I would highly recommend seeking many other comparable options in downtown Sacramento. Don’t waste your time here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
⭐☆☆☆☆
Visited on August 5th, 2025
I walked in around 5PM and stood near the entrance, which was visible. I waited 5–10 minutes without so much as a “hello” or “we’ll be right with you.” Multiple staff members looked my way but chose to ignore me completely.
Moments later, an older couple was immediately greeted and seated. That kind of selective service based on age or appearance is unacceptable, especially from a place that markets itself as high-end.
I came in ready to enjoy a nice meal and tip generously. Instead, I walked out feeling disrespected and unwelcome. Management should seriously reconsider how their staff treats younger customers. I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mediocre
We had a great lunch and the atmosphere was very pleasant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very Italian family vibe! The service was fantastic. The staff were so kind in helping our table juggle the baby in our group. The food was absolutely delicious as well. The lemon olive oil cake is not to be skipped! So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food. Amazing service. A gem for Sacramento!!! A must go !!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is deceiving! From the outside, you think it that might be a simple looking, slightly shady restaurant in a shady-ish area of town. When you enter, it transforms into a chic, cosmopolitan little space that looks very inviting. I would recommend getting a reservation especially if you are a bigger group because they were busy on a Friday night! Thankfully, we could get seated at the bar.
The menu is well-thought out. It isn't extensive, but we liked that they offer some classics and some of their own culinary fusions. We think they are attempting to create their name in the Italian cuisine industry here in Sac, as they seem to have updated menu items, they serve wines from their family vineyards in Italy and are also promoting pasta making classes. I love that!
Ok, onto the wine and food. I ordered their classic white, which was 50% Chardonnay and 50% blend and my husband ordered their classic red, which was a red blend. I don't know which component of my white was buttery, but the wine wasn't as crisp as I was hoping for. The red blend was better.
Food wise, they did a good job overall. We ordered their stuffed cherry peppers as an appetizer, the gnocchi, and the four cheese ravioli. The stuffed cherry peppers were simple, elegant and delicious! The plate was a few cherry peppers stuffed with goat cheese served on a bed arugula with a drizzle of an excellent balsamic vinaigrette with some black pepper. The simplicity of the components made this plate even more delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Highly recommend ordering this appetizer.
Onto the pastas: the gnocchi was excellent - light, melting in the mouth with ample amount of delicious sauce. This is one of the best gnocchi plates my husband has had, and he is particular about his gnocchi! The garlic bread was a tad disappointing because it could have done with a more butter and garlic. It felt a little dry and didn't taste like fresh bread. Dipping it in the gnocchi sauce helped, but I would've liked better bread.
The four cheese ravioli took some bites for me to like it. My main issue with it was that I thought the ravioli was slightly undercooked but my husband felt it was ok. The pastas are all handmade so we commend them on making the ravioli but maybe we needed to boil it for a couple more minutes? The sauce for the ravioli was very good - spicy thanks to the peppers, lots of pine nuts and spinach. The cheese inside the ravioli was decent, but just that - cheese, no additional flavors there. I had the same complaint about the garlic bread not being buttered/garlicky enough. I think this dish is almost there but needs a few tweaks.
For dessert, we got the tiramisu. The look of it was disappointing because it was not made as a big portion but constructed in a jar. The look was aesthetically pleasing for a flair but this meant that the dessert didn't come together like a normal tiramisu does. It was also overtly sweet. The color was quite pale. We would've liked more coffee. We've definitely had better tiramisu desserts before.
I think this is a great restaurant. Their service is fast, the servers are friendly and once inside, you forget how the outside is! They have some cool decor like the wall of $2 bills. Their food is definitely hitting the mark for the most part, but they need a few tweaks here and there. A few weeks ago, we went to Paesanos where we had a great experience. Between the two, Paesanos leads currently because of their garlic bread and the tiramisu but I think Adamo's has a higher quality of pasta.
We will be back to try more of your menu!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was fantastic!! Simple, fresh, perfectly seasoned. Pasta and gnocchi were tender and fresh. Staff was super friendly. We arrived in the middle of the dinner rush but only had to wait a few minutes to get a rest at the bar. Once seated it did take several minutes to get drinks but the servers were slammed and Once they were able to get us were friendly and helpful. Wanted to try everything on the menu. Will definitely try and come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food was FANTASTIC! Absolutely no notes. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We had the summer arancini and I had the salmon picatta (salmon medium well). The wait is a bit longer for food but it was worth every bite. No wonder there’s a wait to be seated! It’s best to make a reservation but they helped us the best the could without one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you love fresh, authentic Italian food, Adamo's Restaurant in Midtown Sacramento is the spot! As a Sacramento native, I've been coming here for years, and they never disappoint. The restaurant has a cozy, somewhat smaller seating area, but don’t let that fool you - the quality of food is nothing short of superb!
Everything at Adamo's is made fresh from scratch - from the pasta to the sauces, breadsticks, and even the salads. You can taste the difference in every bite. The chefs take such pride in using only the finest ingredients and family recipes, and it truly shows in every dish.
While everything on the menu is outstanding, I’m especially in love with their Bolognese. It’s my go-to dish here, and it always hits the spot!
This is the perfect place to bring a friend or a date, and even when the restaurant gets packed (because it is very popular), they offer the option to order takeout. I’ll often swing by to grab my favorite dishes when I’m working long hours and can’t sit down for a meal.
I can’t recommend Adamo's enough. If you're craving authentic, delicious Italian food at an affordable price, this is the place to go. Sacramento is lucky to have it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bolognese Pasta
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