Came here for lunch on a Sunday. Their parking lot is free across the street and they have street parking that you have to pay for. Inside is very clean. You order and pay at the register and they give you a number and bring you your food out. Utensils, napkins, water etc is self serve. Customer service is good and tables were constantly getting cleaned as people were leaving. I really like the open kitchen as you can see all the food being cooked. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, garlic focaccia bread, the carbonara and some dessert items. For a fast casual restaurant, the food was good, but if it were full service, I probably would have knocked a star. I would have liked a little more salt (just overall a little more flavor), the bread to be warm, and a larger portion of pasta for the price point, but for what it is, it was a nice experience. They also have a cute little wine bar area!
Allie T.
I was just here earlier this afternoon today and what this Italian restaurant had to offer was amazing. My sisters and I went here for lunch during a day in Sac. It wasn't a fancy Italian restaurant, but more like a casual restaurant to meet family and friends. The person taking our order was super nice as well. And the service was smooth sailing as well since there wasn't a lot of people during the time my sisters and I were there. Here is what we got: we got two spaghetti and meatballs, rigatoni bolognese and the truffled mushroom pizza. After the first bite of the pizza and our pasta dishes, we were amazed at the quality. The spaghetti and meatballs was tasty as well. The meatballs were nice and juicy, just perfect. Overall, I am coming back here again. I give this place 5/5 stars.
Mp S.
They never disappoint us when we get takeout. One of the top 5 pizza places in Sac. Haven't tried much of the non-pizza items but a lot of them look tasty.
Nat T.
Between two visits we got short rib pappardelle, carbonara, bolognese, margharita pizza, broccoli hot side, osso bucco, focaccia bread. The short rib pappardelle is amazing, easily the best thing we had. Must be newer since no one else recommended it. All the pasta and pizza were good to great. We were split on opinion on the sides including the focaccia. They have some good deals on combos. There's plenty of seating, good for groups, self serve on water and utensils. The parking is tough though since it shares a lot with Kru. Can't wait to go again!
Jen E.
The service was great, I took my son and everyone was very cordial and friendly. You wait in line like Chipotle to order, everything is a la carte and pricy. My son ordered salmon and macaroni &cheese, I ordered the chicken lasagna --which was actually pretty good-- plus 2 lemonades. It was $60 something dollars. My son's salmon was the size of a toddler's fist, the Mac was in a small bowl, he and I agreed they were both very bland. The lavender lemonades were great though. The entire inside is brick with high ceilings, so it was very noisy.
Monica R.
Great casual place, Margherita pizza, grilled salmon and chicken piccata were great!
Andrew Dumm
I was unfamiliar with the ordering process when I walked in and when someone eventually came to assist me she seemed almost annoyed about explaining it. She told me the food selection was anything in the display case so I ordered items from there, but then I later saw fresh-made and better looking dishes being brought out directly from the kitchen to other customers' tables. I wish I understood what all of the options were before ordering.Atmosphere was so-so. Decor was nice, but the restaurant was loud and echoey like a packed cafeteria. It was hard to hear the other people sitting at my table.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Sanaiah C.
Lots of options on the menu! Everything I have tried has been good. The service is pretty fast. Would definitely continue to eat here.
Trish A.
I have to admit the hubster found this place and we decided to try it on a Friday night before an event at the Golden 1 Center. Having not worked downtown in years, I forgot how crazy this night can be. Parking is challenging to say the least. Inside seating is difficult especially if everywhere is full and people begin circling like sharks waiting to pounce for the next open place to sit. We were fortunate after waiting 15 minutes to get a table for two. The table for two next to us opened up and a family of four crowded around it. Yes, there is seating outside, however we didn't want to smell the car fumes and it was too cold for me. The staff, very friendly. The selection plentiful with pastas, salads, sandwiches and desserts. With their number system, food comes out when it's ready, not necessarily in the order it was placed. The hubster ordered the gnocchi, which had a zesty lemon flavor to it and made it interesting. I tried their chopped salad which was more than plentiful. Uncertain if we would return simply due to the seating situation. But if you are near downtown and it's not too busy, you should pop in and give them a try.
Shari M.
Great food, atmosphere and service. A great place to meet friends and family for any and all occasions.
I went to OBO's as a recommendation from some people who had tried their food and said it was great. So I went to dinner by myself to try it on march 3rd. I was disappointed in the Carbonara my egg on it was over cooked it was totally bland and not flavorful at all. I had a glass of Pinot with it and that was the only best part. Oh, I almost forgot I also had a piece of garlic focaccia bread that was good too. I'm not sure if I will give them a chance again.
Anitha R.
A Sacramento classic! Great spot with lots of seating to catch up with friends. Their pizzas are fresh and delicious, and I love getting a side of a garlic bread as well. Highly recommend!
Kathy Rogers
Self serve. Order, then they bring it to you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Amanda C.
The service was amazing. The restaurant was beautiful for our date night. We had the pepperoni pizza and the rigatoni bolognese and both were great. Would definitely eat here again.
Maria S.
Service was good. I soon found out if you sit in the bar it's full service. First time getting to try this place and honestly it tasted like reheated cafeteria food. We ordered the short rib papadelli pasta and it was bland the sauce needed more flavor it was watery. We also got a side of chicken piccata and it was so dry that even the small amount of sauce they put on it didn't even help. Don't get me started on that Mac n cheese all I have to say is don't do it. The ambiance is family friendly and that's really nice to see. The drinks and staff were the best part of the visit.
Came here for lunch on a Sunday. Their parking lot is free across the street and they have street parking that you have to pay for. Inside is very clean. You order and pay at the register and they give you a number and bring you your food out. Utensils, napkins, water etc is self serve. Customer service is good and tables were constantly getting cleaned as people were leaving. I really like the open kitchen as you can see all the food being cooked. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, garlic focaccia bread, the carbonara and some dessert items. For a fast casual restaurant, the food was good, but if it were full service, I probably would have knocked a star. I would have liked a little more salt (just overall a little more flavor), the bread to be warm, and a larger portion of pasta for the price point, but for what it is, it was a nice experience. They also have a cute little wine bar area!
I was just here earlier this afternoon today and what this Italian restaurant had to offer was amazing. My sisters and I went here for lunch during a day in Sac. It wasn't a fancy Italian restaurant, but more like a casual restaurant to meet family and friends. The person taking our order was super nice as well. And the service was smooth sailing as well since there wasn't a lot of people during the time my sisters and I were there. Here is what we got: we got two spaghetti and meatballs, rigatoni bolognese and the truffled mushroom pizza. After the first bite of the pizza and our pasta dishes, we were amazed at the quality. The spaghetti and meatballs was tasty as well. The meatballs were nice and juicy, just perfect. Overall, I am coming back here again. I give this place 5/5 stars.
They never disappoint us when we get takeout. One of the top 5 pizza places in Sac. Haven't tried much of the non-pizza items but a lot of them look tasty.
Between two visits we got short rib pappardelle, carbonara, bolognese, margharita pizza, broccoli hot side, osso bucco, focaccia bread. The short rib pappardelle is amazing, easily the best thing we had. Must be newer since no one else recommended it. All the pasta and pizza were good to great. We were split on opinion on the sides including the focaccia. They have some good deals on combos. There's plenty of seating, good for groups, self serve on water and utensils. The parking is tough though since it shares a lot with Kru. Can't wait to go again!
The service was great, I took my son and everyone was very cordial and friendly. You wait in line like Chipotle to order, everything is a la carte and pricy. My son ordered salmon and macaroni &cheese, I ordered the chicken lasagna --which was actually pretty good-- plus 2 lemonades. It was $60 something dollars. My son's salmon was the size of a toddler's fist, the Mac was in a small bowl, he and I agreed they were both very bland. The lavender lemonades were great though. The entire inside is brick with high ceilings, so it was very noisy.
Great casual place, Margherita pizza, grilled salmon and chicken piccata were great!
I was unfamiliar with the ordering process when I walked in and when someone eventually came to assist me she seemed almost annoyed about explaining it. She told me the food selection was anything in the display case so I ordered items from there, but then I later saw fresh-made and better looking dishes being brought out directly from the kitchen to other customers' tables. I wish I understood what all of the options were before ordering.Atmosphere was so-so. Decor was nice, but the restaurant was loud and echoey like a packed cafeteria. It was hard to hear the other people sitting at my table.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Lots of options on the menu! Everything I have tried has been good. The service is pretty fast. Would definitely continue to eat here.
I have to admit the hubster found this place and we decided to try it on a Friday night before an event at the Golden 1 Center. Having not worked downtown in years, I forgot how crazy this night can be. Parking is challenging to say the least. Inside seating is difficult especially if everywhere is full and people begin circling like sharks waiting to pounce for the next open place to sit. We were fortunate after waiting 15 minutes to get a table for two. The table for two next to us opened up and a family of four crowded around it. Yes, there is seating outside, however we didn't want to smell the car fumes and it was too cold for me. The staff, very friendly. The selection plentiful with pastas, salads, sandwiches and desserts. With their number system, food comes out when it's ready, not necessarily in the order it was placed. The hubster ordered the gnocchi, which had a zesty lemon flavor to it and made it interesting. I tried their chopped salad which was more than plentiful. Uncertain if we would return simply due to the seating situation. But if you are near downtown and it's not too busy, you should pop in and give them a try.
Great food, atmosphere and service. A great place to meet friends and family for any and all occasions.
Restaurantji Recommends
I went to OBO's as a recommendation from some people who had tried their food and said it was great. So I went to dinner by myself to try it on march 3rd. I was disappointed in the Carbonara my egg on it was over cooked it was totally bland and not flavorful at all. I had a glass of Pinot with it and that was the only best part. Oh, I almost forgot I also had a piece of garlic focaccia bread that was good too. I'm not sure if I will give them a chance again.
A Sacramento classic! Great spot with lots of seating to catch up with friends. Their pizzas are fresh and delicious, and I love getting a side of a garlic bread as well. Highly recommend!
Self serve. Order, then they bring it to you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
The service was amazing. The restaurant was beautiful for our date night. We had the pepperoni pizza and the rigatoni bolognese and both were great. Would definitely eat here again.
Service was good. I soon found out if you sit in the bar it's full service. First time getting to try this place and honestly it tasted like reheated cafeteria food. We ordered the short rib papadelli pasta and it was bland the sauce needed more flavor it was watery. We also got a side of chicken piccata and it was so dry that even the small amount of sauce they put on it didn't even help. Don't get me started on that Mac n cheese all I have to say is don't do it. The ambiance is family friendly and that's really nice to see. The drinks and staff were the best part of the visit.