Ippolito's Trattoria

Came here for dinner with my family as we had never been here before despite having spent so much time living nearby! The restaurant is very clean and beautiful inside. The staff were super friendly, nice, and attentive. The restaurant has lots of parking in the front and is easy to miss because it is in a shopping center off a not so busy road. They have a nice sized menu of different items. I ordered their wild mushroom tortellini, my brother ordered the fettuccine alfredo, and my mom got a salmon dish but I can’t remember the name. I enjoyed my pasta, the filling of the tortellini was nice, the white sauce it came in was a bit bland. The sauce tastes heavily of cream without a lot of salt or pepper or Parmesan. The portions are decent, the plates they serve the food in are huge so that may be why the portions don’t look as big. Our food came out quickly. I also ordered an Italian soda with cream and it was light and refreshing without being too sweet! I would come back.

We had a very nice visit to Ippolito's Trattoria. The menu has a great selection of pasta and pizza. I really enjoyed the Chicken Alfredo. It was delicious without being heavy or oily like some places. Will definitely be back.

Stumbled into our "NEW" favorite Italian restaurant. Don't let the location fool you. Trust me on this one. The stuffed ravioli was amazing. My wife had the best lasagne she has tasted the sauce was very flavorful. Elijah made a great drink. He was very friendly. They asked if we were ready for our main course. Very nice touch we didn't feel rushed at all. The atmosphere was very quaint and we loved the place. We will definitely make this a regular on our list. Highly recommend 👌🏾 if you like really good Italian food. 👍🏾 Elijah was the Best!!

Amazing service and even better food! Portion sizes are very generous for the price and everything tastes fresh. Complimentary soup and fresh warm rolls w/ oil dip were also delicious. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something nice but not overly expensive.

We visited Sacramento over Mother’s Day weekend and decided to try Ippolito’s Trattoria for the first time. There were three of us: my significant other, her mother, and me. Ippolito’s is in a shopping center near Highway 50. The restaurant has a spacious and attractive setup with two seating areas. We chose the more casual area on the right, which was still nice and comfortable. Being a family-owned place is always a plus! We were greeted by the father of the family, who stepped out from the kitchen to help us get seated. Our server was friendly and helpful. We started with two glasses of wine, a Chianti and a Pinot Grigio, along with a Peroni. For an appetizer, we shared Burrata, which included fresh cheese, basil, arugula, and a tasty balsamic glaze. Everything went well until we ordered our main dishes. We chose Lasagna, Gnocchi Gorgonzola, and Casarecce Gamberetti, which was my choice. These dishes aren’t made in the traditional Italian style, which disappointed my companions. I loved my Casarecce Gamberetti, but my companions weren’t happy, so I switched plates and took the Lasagna. It was different from what I expected, with slightly overcooked pasta and a unique orangish sauce that I liked, although I couldn't figure out its ingredients. The Gnocchi also didn’t match the classic version, but was tasty enough for me. In the end, I finished my Lasagna and took home leftovers of the Casarecce and Gnocchi, which I enjoyed later. I’m not a picky eater and didn’t see much wrong with the dishes aside from their non-traditional style. The restaurant seemed popular, with many satisfied diners, so you may want to check it out and see what you think!

Came here tonight with my favorite person. Katie, our server, was super friendly and explained the items I was debating on ordering. Katie also was gracious enough to let me substitute a certain item that was not on the menu. That alone is 5-STAR service! We decided on the filet and the Chicken Saltimbucco and garlic bread. The entrees were absolutely delicious and I will definitely be back for the same dishes.

Hidden in a stip mall, this Italian restaurant has great music, attentive service, and even the owner met us and brought our food to us. Will be adding this to my Hidden Gems list for my friends to keep in mind.

On my way up to Marvelous Maven's Hideaway up on Plumber's Crack Ridge to drop off a crate all purpose body lube when the hunger pains hit. Well, I jumped off of 50 like it had the crabs, and plopped down right in front of Ippolito's Trattoria. What luck! I walked in and was greeted like long lost family, and had an Amazing meal, the pasta was Spectacular. ☆☆☆☆☆

We Ordered calamari and garlic bread to start. The marinara sauce was fantastic. The lemon aïoli was pretty good to go along with the calamari. Main dishes that we ordered was the gnocchi, the chicken parmigiana, and the filet mignon steak All 3 were homeruns. Gnocchi was the best we ever had Light and fluffy in a white cheese sauce The chicken Parmesan was cooked perfectly, and the pasta and sauce was fantastic The filet mignon was cooked perfectly as we asked and the Flavor was good. I didn't care for the potatoes they were bland. Our waitress was awesome! It's in a so so location, if it was in a better location, you'd probably need to wait an hour for a table.

My friends and I went to Geisthaus Brewing for drinks and trivia on a Thursday evening and they don't have food but they let you order from Ippolito's which is next door and will deliver to the front counter of the brewery. I've been wanting to try their food since I've heard so many great things about them and they make their own pasta, which is hard to find. Their menu is on the smaller side but this is a good thing as it's easier to decide and they have a good assortment of dishes. They have some gluten free options as well. We decided to share family style and picked the Margherita Pizza, the Pasta with Chicken and Shrimp, the Chicken Wings with fries and the fried ravioli. The pizza was solid and had a nice amount of toppings. The ravioli's were solid tasty, still freshly fried so they had a nice texture and are large my only qualm is for the price point ($10.50) I think there should be another ravioli or 2. The house marinara used as a dipping sauce was really flavorful and a nice thick consistency. The wings were nice and crispy still, cooked perfectly. The fries however were kinda limp and on the cool side. Maybe it's because of the transport time to the restaurant or not venting the to go box, I'm not sure but next time I'll add a note to make sure they are timed with the rest of the meal to prevent this. Now the star of the show, the Chicken and Shrimp Pasta in a cream sauce (Tuscan). First the pasta is handmade, a fun shape that holds a lot of sauce well which I love. The cream sauce was really tasty, I usually add salt and pepper to everything and it wasn't needed, this was nicely seasoned. My only request would be adding little to go containers of Parmesan and red chili peppers for those of us that like our pizza and pasta hot and extra cheesy. The portion on the pasta was generous and had a good amount of the proteins which was appreciated. I would give them another half star, but I guess it will have to wait for me to go to the actual restaurant so I can get the full service experience. Check them out!

Came here for dinner with my family as we had never been here before despite having spent so much time living nearby! The restaurant is very clean and beautiful inside. The staff were super friendly, nice, and attentive. The restaurant has lots of parking in the front and is easy to miss because it is in a shopping center off a not so busy road. They have a nice sized menu of different items. I ordered their wild mushroom tortellini, my brother ordered the fettuccine alfredo, and my mom got a salmon dish but I can't remember the name. I enjoyed my pasta, the filling of the tortellini was nice, the white sauce it came in was a bit bland. The sauce tastes heavily of cream without a lot of salt or pepper or Parmesan. The portions are decent, the plates they serve the food in are huge so that may be why the portions don't look as big. Our food came out quickly. I also ordered an Italian soda with cream and it was light and refreshing without being too sweet! I would come back.

We visited Sacramento over Mother's Day weekend and decided to try Ippolito's Trattoria for the first time. There were three of us: my significant other, her mother, and I. Ippolito's is located in a shopping center near Highway 50. The space is large and nicely set up. As you enter, you have two separate seating areas. It seemed like the one on the right, where we sat, was less formal. However, it is equally nice and comfortable. The restaurant is family-owned and operated, which is always a big plus in my mind! We were greeted by the father of the family, a very pleasant young man, who had taken a breather from working in the kitchen and helped us get a table. Our server, a pleasant and polite young man, was very helpful answering our questions and helping us decide. We started with two glasses of wine, a Chianti, a Pinot Grigio, and a Peroni. For an appetizer, we shared a Burrata that came with fresh burrata cheese, basil, and arugula, topped with a tasty balsamic glaze. Everything went just fine for this round, but then differences of opinion came in when we ordered our main dishes! We ordered Lasagna, Gnocchi Gorgonzola, and Casarecce Gamberetti, which was my choice. The dishes are not made in classic Italian style, so if you are a traditionalist when it comes to Italian dishes, you may not be fully satisfied, and that is what happened with my companions. I took my first bite of Casarecce Gamberetti and was very happy with the flavor, but the same could not be said about my companions, so I switched my plate for the Lasagna, but that did not help! The Lasagna is not what you may expect, but it was fine. You could argue that the pasta was just a bit overcooked, but the flavor was just fine. The sauce was an orangish color that I liked, but I was so concerned about what was happening around our table that I did not figure out what it was made of! As for the Gnocchi, that too was not the traditional Gnocchi you may have in mind, but it tasted good to me. To make a long story short, I finished my Lasagna and ended up with two to-go boxes for the Casarecce and the Gnocchi! And, I did enjoy them both later at home as two separate meals. I am not a picky eater, so I may be more forgiving in certain cases, but in this case, I really did not see anything wrong with the dishes, except the fact that they were not classic style. Judging from the crowd that was walking in and out with big smiles on their faces, I probably am not too far off in my opinion of the place and the food. So, if you visit, decide for yourself and let me know what you think.

This place is in a terrible location. It is hard to find and you won't come across it just by driving around, but food is outstanding! This is actually a family run restaurant and the service is incredible. I don't live anywhere near this place but I am definitely coming back with my wife on date night. I really recommend stopping in for a handmade meal.

Amazing experience! We visited Ippolitos for the first time yesterday after seeing them on Good Day Sacramento and I am so happy we did. My husband and I split the spinach salad and it was the delicious! I had their house made gnocchi and it was fluffy and so flavorful. My husband had the mushroom tortellini and we both loved it. Nicholas took excellent care of us. He was thoughtful and friendly even though we could see he was busy. He took the time to make sure our experience was special. Can't wait to visit here again ! Can't say enough great things about our meal and Nicholas !

I came to this restaurant because of the great reviews. I was very disappointed. I ordered the stuffed mushrooms with eggplant and goat cheese. The eggplant was severely undercooked and it was served in a bowl of tomato purée. Same with the eggplant Parmesan, completely undercooked. Aside from the waiter handing our wine glasses to us with big thumb prints, the service was excellent.

January 23, 2025 - Sacramento, CA I have been wanting to try this restaurant ever since reading the Sacramento Bee article last September that named Ippolito's Trattoria as the region's most underrated Italian restaurant. So when a friend suggested we meet there for lunch, I quickly agreed. There were 3 in our party, and I arrived first. I liked the ambiance of the restaurant, which gave off a cozy Italian vibe. But I had to wait a few minutes at the hostess stand before staff took notice that I was there. The layout of the restaurant is such that it is divided into two sections. I was led to the section with the bar, and was seated in a booth next to a window. I noticed immediately after being seated that the silverware on the table had this weird white fuzzy stuff on it (see my photo). Maybe lint from a towel? I don't know what it was, but I pointed it out to the server and he replaced it with no comment. The replacement silverware he provided had fingerprints all over it, so I'm not feeling we are off to a good start. My friends soon arrived, and we all decided to order the lunch special lasagna ($20.00), which supposedly came with salad and garlic bread. I ordered the Ippolito's salad (the other choice was Caesar.) Some of the lettuce in the salad I received was partially frozen, which made for an odd texture. I liked the ingredients in the salad, and the dressing, and if it weren't for the odd bits of frozen lettuce, I would have enjoyed this salad. We were told the garlic bread wasn't out of the oven yet, but would be served soon. On another note, the servers had on black aprons that were smeared with what looked like flour. It was not the most appealing look for serving food. Our lasagna arrived, and as we were served, we were again told that the garlic bread wasn't quite ready, but would be out soon. The look of the lasagna wasn't really appealing. It was a lump buried under a salmon-colored sauce, which seemed a bit odd to me. But okay, looks can be deceiving. Anyway, what I should have done was sent the lasagna back after the first bite, because it was not hot. I'm not sure why I didn't, but you know when you get that feeling that if you send it back, what you get in return is going to be worse that what you have??? It was kind of like that. The lasagna was cold, and the flavor was bland. So overall, not good. The garlic bread? Never did arrive. Now for the restroom...no hook to hang your handbag in the stall. Not at all okay...where am I supposed to put my bag, on the floor??? And they were out of paper towels. I wanted to let a staff member know, but as I left, there were no staff to be found. As I exited into the parking lot, I saw one of the servers in his car parked in front of the restaurant smoking a cigarette. I understand the need for breaks, but maybe a more discreet parking place would be more appropriate in this case. I will definitely not be back.

One of my go to places for authentic Italian pizza. The food here is excellent. The chef is outstanding.

This place is a hidden gem! The pasta, salad and bread are amazing. The owner and staff are always friendly and the vibes are cozy and welcoming. Highly recommend.

The food is excellent as well as the service. The spaghetti salciccia is my favorite. It's definitely the best spaghetti I've ever had. Give the soup a try when they have it.

I would say this place is definitely a step up above Olive Garden Italian food. Not sure I would go back and pay $15 for 12 pieces of calamari. The pizza was decent, but the beer was trash. Overall might've been better with all you can eat salad and breadsticks at Olive Garden. The service was phenomenal by the way.

Staff was very welcoming and friendly, but the food was a little subpar in my opinion... the garlic bread was covered with garlic substance but it barely tasted like garlic ‍.. My carbonara was not good at all it tasted like a frying pan.. I guess it's just not my kind of Italian food, being that my cousins are Italian and can really cook.. but don't just take my opinion, I still suggest giving them a try and see for yourself.

Our dinner at Ippolitos was a very pleasant experience. Felt like going to someone's house and having them prepare you a home-cooked meal with love and care. The service from Nicolas (one of the owners) was top notch, and even his son, who was helping out, was so cute, polite and conscientious. Anytime we asked for something, it was brought to us without delay. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara, and my son ordered the spaghetti salciccia (sp?), and both were incredibly delicious! Not only that, but for the average person, the portions were generous enough to have leftovers for lunch the next day... but I couldn't believe my son ate his entire meal! My son especially enjoyed that the ratio of meat to pasta was about 50/50-- no skimping on the sausage! Another thing that I especially appreciated. was the music... I liked and recognized many of the songs, because I have them on my own playlist! It was a very nice, eclectic, variety of just about everything-- not only Italian music, with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, etc., but a really nice variety of just about everything chill and pleasant, nothing loud or obnoxious. The ONLY reason for the 4 stars (I would give 4 1/2 if it were possible) is because the table had some sticky film on it, so we asked to have it wiped down a little better. They very nicely came and wiped it down, but it was still sticky, so really don't know what the cause of that was. But, overall, it was an absolute pleasant experience, and we will definitely be back!

We went out with some friends. We were able to be sat without reservations early on Friday night. We were immediately sat and our server Kate was so attentive and great! They have only beer and wine license not a full bar. The pasta was made in house. The are many big tables so a big party is easily accommodated here. We all had enjoyed our meals, the lasagna and spaghetti were delicious. However the tiramisu was so light and delicious!

I am SO glad I stumbled upon this restaurant on Yelp. We came pretty late for dinner on a Sunday so we had the restaurant practically to ourselves. Our waiter was very helpful in explaining their food and gave some suggestions. He let us know their seafood is wild-caught and that 90% of what they serve is made in-house (including their pasta!). He did let us know we had just missed a huge crowd earlier due to the news (Good Morning Sac?) being there to interview them - so definitely check them out before everyone starts coming. We started off with the garlic bread (you have the option to add cheese) and calamari (you can opt for an aioli dip). We stuck to the original way just to try it out. The garlic bread was so flavorful without it being salty like some other restaurants. The calamari was delicious, cooked well and not chewy/rubbery at all. My daughters and I split the shrimp spaghetti limone which was a vibrant, light cream sauce. The shrimp were deveined and a great size (there was more shrimp under the pasta!) as well as the lasagne. The lasagne just melts in your mouth. It was filling without it being too heavy. We opted to pass on dessert but we will definitely be back to try it then. I definitely feel the value matched what was prepared for us and I love to support local establishments like this. They also serve brunch Saturdays and Sundays 10am-2pm, they offer a kids menu (including brunch) AND kids eat free on Sundays!

We had a wonderful meal! The service was professional and timely. The atmosphere was friendly and genuine. The menu is one of the best I've seen for an Italian restaurant on the West Coast. The chef execute very well, our food was tasty and appetizing! This is a great find.

I'm so glad I stopped in when I did. Just in time to enjoy their special; Cioppino! Super good! This item and several others will be added to their menu next month. I'm so excited!! Excellence all the way around!

Came here on my birthday during dinner hours. The restaurant was at near capacity but there was no wait to be seated as we made a reservation for our scheduled time. Upon arriving, we were greeted by a host who sat us near the back. The initial greeting was good but the service went downhill quickly. It took too long to get our order taken and a party that came after us even received their complimentary bread first. The server didn't check up and the worst part was the wait for the bill. It took over 30 minutes of waiting before we decided to walk to a host. Service time was ridiculously slow and can be improved.

I've tried this spot for both brunch and for dinner and it hit the spot. There was no wait for brunch and everything was so good, I was so impressed. You wouldn't think of hitting an Italian restaurant for brunch, but this is a secret gem. We came back for my friend's birthday and their pizza and pasta is really good as well. Highly recommend if you're on the hunt for a good Italian spot.

Great food!! We got the carbonara and the fettuccine alfredo and both were delicious. The waiter said they make 90% of their menu in house and the pasta is made fresh. Even the garlic bread was made to order! I would definitely come back. The service was fantastic. The waiter that helped us was incredibly kind and even moved us to a larger table by the window because he noticed we were a little cramped. We didn't even have to say anything!

We made reservations for 6. Arrived and was seated promptly. First time here and the restaurant was clean and had an Italian feel. Our waitress Valerie did a fantastic job. She was taking care of the whole restaurant by herself. It's tough we understood. But she was on it. I took her recommendation and had the Tuscan Shrimp and chicken and boy I was not disappointed. It was fantastic. We also ordered the prosciutto pizza and had the Caesar salad and spinach salad. We finished it off with two of their cannoli's. I really think you get great food for a reasonable price. Definitely coming back. Thanks again to Valerie for making our visit great

We were pretty underwhelmed by this resturant. The service was odd, basic ettiquite like taking away our drink menus when we said we wanted to still look over the beverages for later, or any time we asked for our water to refilled, they took the cup away from us to refill it rather than bring a pitcher or a new cup. The service was nice, but entailed of very young people who just hadn't really been in the industry long enough to carry out the kind of service that would match the price of the menu. The food was forgettable, perhaps we ordered wrong. I had high hopes, but probably won't be coming back.

I've been here several times now and every time that I come, I have an equally great experience. The owner is so friendly and passionate about the food. The ambiance makes you feel like you're at the peak of family Italian restaurants. Every dish that I've had would be the star menu item anywhere else; it's all good. The bread, salad and soup is all top notch. Can't say enough positive things about this place.

Really great, family-owned, cute restaurant. I went there for brunch and had a delicious prosciutto eggs benedict and the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had in my life. The coffee was really good. And the ambiance was great, with our cloth napkins folded into little roses. The owner was there, working in the kitchen, and came out to introduce himself. It's such a great little gem of a restaurant, kind of hidden away. It was a great brunch spot, and next I want to go try out their dinner menu.

I got the Tuscan Chicken & Shrimp (minus the shrimp) and it was so delicious. I don't like shrimp so I got it with extra chicken instead. We also got the bruschetta and the Spaghetti Salsiccia as well. The owner also told us about how everything is made from scratch. The food is the art and they are artists. Ambiance of the restaurant was nice and it was very clean as well. We also had the pistachio cannoli for desert and it was delicious!

Arrived at around 6:30pm and there were plenty of open tables. Our party of 6 was seated quickly. The chef/co-owner was very welcoming and friendly and provided the service for our table since there was only one other waiter. Fresh, hot rolls right out of the oven were brought over - excellent way to start our dinner. Some at our table required food substitutions, which the chef was very accommodating towards. We started with the zucchini fritti (so good!) and the stuffed mushrooms (that sauce!). For the entree, I wanted the veal piccatta but was told they didn't have veal. Chicken was offered instead. Comes with a side of veggies and pasta. Trying to watch the carb intake, so they doubled up on the veggies since I declined the pasta. The flavor of the chicken was good, liked the lemony sauce, and I loved the charred brussel sprouts (especially dipped in that stuffed mushroom sauce). Someone else ordered gnocchi but with their tomato sauce. Got to try one, and that was an excellent gnocchi. The pasta carbonara came highly recommended, and friends enjoyed that dish. Another ordered the eggplant parmesan, and she said it was one of the best ones she's eaten. Friends couldn't pass up dessert and wanted to try the profiteroles (comes with 6) and the spumoni. Chef was great in that he served the profiteroles on individual dishes since he knew we were sharing, as well as divided up the spumoni. Everything was very good, and we all enjoyed our meals and desserts. Service was also excellent. Would love to return.

Ippolito's is such a hidden gem! First time here for brunch and wow, it was amazing and such a great deal! They do a lot of promotions where kids eat free and the restaurant is huge - so it is definitely family friendly. I've been here now for dinner and brunch and I would return for either in a heartbeat. I got the pancetta frittata which came with a side of potatoes and toast. My boyfriend got the French toast which came with a side of eggs and sausage. Both dishes were $13.50 each, which is such a good deal for the amount of food you get.

Food was okay. Not 4.5 stars. Pizza dough needs to be made with the correct flour as it is made more like bread than dough. Service was friendly. Noticed the kitchen needs cleaning and that the owners receipts and papers were left out on the bar. Seems like the owner is doing it all themselves but some standards for office organization, kitchen cleanliness and proper recipes may be suffering to corner cutting on staffing. Service was fine and food was acceptable but standards are slipping. Replace canola oil with real olive oil- it will make a significantly better taste in all your food. Replace the weird flat plates with circle plates where possible and redecorate if the budget allows. Price was too low for you to make a good profit. Increase your food quality and raise prices to compensate for the slightly higher costs. Corkage fees are necessary for people bringing in thier own wines - don't let people take advantage of the restaurant in that manner. Overall it is clear the restaurant needs a professional to better control portions, costs and to ensure proper atmosphere and levels of cleanliness in the kitchen. Consider finding a mentor or pro to get the restaurant up to speed, as all the elements are there but need honing and standards in place. I applaud your efforts - keep going. you can do significantly better!

We just had a team dinner here and it was phenominal. We had the calamari, Caesar and mixed green salads, spaghetti with a sausage marinara sauce, gnocchi, and a chicken fetucini alfredo, followed by gelato and cannoli. Everything was absolutely delicious and the service was great. One of the best Italian meals I have had in recent years.

Stopped in for lunch and we're really impressed with the quality of food. Fresh bread, delicious salads. Pastas were made with fresh homemade noodles. I had pizza which was great. This and crispy crust no flop. 8.1

This is going to be our (husband and I) go to for Italian food!! Our first visit was for lunch weeks ago and it was so good! Decided to invite some friends and return for dinner. The only disappointment was that we couldn't order everything off the menu. The selection of entrees and prices are unbeatable. More details but you'll have to find out for yourself. Looking forward to going back!!

Finally made it out to try this place. Definitely a good Italian food place! We were lucky enough to snag a a reservation, and we were not disappointed. The pasta was amazing, and the shrimp scampi was phenomenal. Staff seemed stressed (understaffed) but still friendly. Lots of parking in front, definitely coming back.

Took the family out for our first time at Ippolito's Trattoria. We were all very happy by the quality and flavor of everything. From the calamari to the main course nothing disappointed! Prices are good for the portions and quality. The only draw back, one waitress taking care of the all of the tables in the restaurant. She kept up pretty good but she could of used a little help

Ive been wanting to try this place then saw a Sac Bee article on it, so went for it. Four of us, all sadly disappointed. The staff was nice and were working hard. The food was underwhelming. They provided free bread which was not very good. It came with oil and vinegar, much more oil than vinegar and the little bowl it came in made it even more difficult to get the vinegar. We ordered the garlic bread not knowing that free bread was given. It was a good thing because it was probably the best thing we ate. We also got a salad, which was fine but lacked flavor. We also ordered the mushroom appetizer, which was okay. For our main dishes, we got the salmon, which was good but overcooked. We substituted Brussel sprouts for pasta and they were good! Got the carbonara but it lacked taste. Needed Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Also got the spaghetti. The meat was good but again, lacked a lot of flavor. Sounds like the pasta was homemade but it tasted like store bought. I'm surprised of the reviews so maybe go with the masses.

This is a great lunch spot right off highway 50! We had the Chicken Parmesan Panini with salad, and it was spot on! Perfectly cooked and smothered in marinara. For the salad, I might ask for light dressing or on the side next time - it was a bit heavy. Amazing service - tea glass was quickly refilled. Definitely will be back!

Was at Geisthaus Brewery and the food truck was going to be late so we decided to order calamari from here. The marinara sauce was great but for $15 the amount of what they give was pretty bad. Maybe 10 pieces? Was good but not worth the money.

I arrived here at 4:30 on a Friday and I'm happy I did because it was great to not wait and feel rushed since I'm pretty sure that place is packed! For now, It was basically just me and another couple. The setting was serene and the music was soft and lovely. The waitress was lovely and answered all my questions. The carbonara was so creamy and decadent - 9/10 The salad was fresh, and perfectly dressed - 8.5/10 The burrata was so soft and fresh - 9.5/10 The bread pudding was piping hot and not too sweet - 4/10 ; personally wasn't a fan of it. It might be delicious but it just wasn't for me. Will definitely return to try their other yummy foods!

Is a nice spot for a date with cute decor. Portion sizes were pretty big but entrees a bit one note. Appetizer & salad were killer. Can't think of many Italian spots around for that price range that aren't chains. Around $20 per plate. Service: 5/5 Waitress & hostess were attentive & helpful. Food 4/5 Food was good but a bit bland. No salt, pepper or parmesan on the tables. Bread, balsamic vinegar & oil: 2/5 Bread wasn't cooked quite enough & the bread didn't absorb the oil & vinegar as was probably intentioned. Burratta(not pictured): 5/5 Creamy & rich, with a nice acidic touch of the balsamic & mixed greens. Caesar salad: 5/5 Really well dressed. One of the better caesar's without anchovies that I've had. Lasagna: 4/5 A bit one note with an interesting mix between tomato sauce & a cream sauce on it. Solid portion size. Chicken Alfredo: 4/5 Chicken was well seasoned but the noodles themselves a bit under seasoned. Pasta cooked perfectly al dente. Ambiance: 5/5 Cute decor & nice music to set the mood. Going to explore more of the local Italian spots to get a better idea where this place stands.

If you're in the area and in the mood for Italian food, this spot is truly a Sacramento gem. What stood out about this restaurant is the hospitality and the intimacy. From the servers to the chef, everybody truly does do their part and goes the extra mile to make sure you're well taken care of. I regrettably forgot his name but my server was the young white tall gentlemen that just got his braces off lol. He was very patient and knowledgeable of the menu. I got the chicken parmesan, garlic bread, and spaghetti salsiccia all were which fantastic. The portions are worth every single penny and then some. One dish is plenty for two! It was delicious and beautiful. The chef was also very personable and shared with us that they will be expanding the menu soon so I'm very excited for my next visit. The Ambience is simplistic, homey, clean, and the accents truly do remind me of an Italian home.

Amazing food! Holly was our waiter and she did a great job. Ordered chicken parm and it was fantastic. Garlic bread is amazing too. Cute lil spot, but well worth it. And everything is homemade, bread, pasta, and sauce.

Delicious Italian fare in Sacramento! The ambience is delightful and makes you feel as though you have been transported to Tuscany (just off Highway 50). The menu offers lots of items for meat eaters and vegetarians alike (just make sure you like carbs if you are going to dine here).

My experience tonight at this location was nothing short of a let down. After spending time looking at Yelp and wanting to try something new, we settled on trying Ippolito's. We arrived at 6:13pm, and a few of the staff looked in our direction and said nothing to us. At 6:20 we were finally greeted by the host who apologized for our wait and seemed friendly. He led us to our table and apologized once more for our wait. A large party was directly next to us, as well as one party leaving and another party that had already ordered. After roughly 10 minutes we decided to leave. No server ever came to our table or greeted us. We did see a male server in our area but he never acknowledged us or even looked at us other than when we initially arrived. On our way out, a lady was bringing us water and I explained that we had been waiting way too long for service. The lady apologized and stated "have a good night". I appreciate the gesture, but the service needs major work. I do understand I am not the center of the universe, but waiting nearly 20 minutes to even be greeted by a server? This isn't acceptable. If this location was jam packed and incredibly busy it would make much more sense. But that was not the case. I am let down that I did not get to try the food because it looked delicious and it smelled really great. I may give this place another chance in the future but tonight was not my night.

We used Yelp to figure out what to eat for dinner tonight and I came across Ippolitos Trattoria which I had never heard of before. When I showed my husband he recalled its where Strings used to be off of Bradshaw near Oz and Capital Christian Center. It is located in the Bradshaw square center and can be seen from the freeway. We both love Italian food so we decided to give it a try. Man am I glad we did! It was wonderful! Plenty of seating and you can see into the kitchen from almost every table. We were seated right away. Our server ( I think his name was Elijah ) asked if it was our first time and when we said yes he gave us a run down on the menu and recommended some dishes as first timers. He also gave us the specials. After some time to decide we ordered the following Pretty much everything other than the ice cream is homemade so we already knew it would be good. Spicy strawberry margherita: the rim was super spicy but in the best way and was the best part of the cocktail. The strawberry was a bit sweet for my specific taste but tasty ($10) My entree was the pasta pescator: probably spelled that wrong but it's basically a seafood pasta. Spaghetti noodles in a deliciously rich red sauce with scallops, salmon, mussels and prawns. Seafood pasta is one of my favorite meals so this was literally up my alley and I loved it. The sauce was rich but not too heavy and the seafood was all perfect. My husband got the chicken parm but instead of the mariana sauce, swapped it for Alfredo sauce. I tasted the pasta and the alfredo sauce and I loved it! My husband said the chicken parm was amazing. He said it wasn't heavily breaded and that the plating was nice and he loved the size of the chicken breast. Great recommendation and he was right when he said it wouldn't disappoint. For dessert, he recommended the chocolate moose. I love chocolate so that was up my alley as well. It came with sliced strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar. There is a delightful surprise of amaretto in the middle that I could not get over! It wasn't overly rich or heavy so it didn't make me too full with its fluffy texture. Also just a shoutout to our waiter. He alone gets 5 stars from us. He was so personable and he was detailed and honest about the menu which we really appreciated. He was very attentive and just really lovely to talk with. There was a car that seemed to be having some trouble with their lights and they kept shining on us through the windows, and our waiter saw how distracting it was and came over and closed the blinds which was very kind of him. Food & service were 10/10. This is now my go to for Italian food and will be the place I say when asked for Italian, date night or great restaurant recommendations.

Came in without a reservation, hostess was very kind and seated us at the bar. Quality of food is amazing, definitely recommend. Had the Carbonara and it was fantastic! My wife had the Tuscan Chicken and Shrimp pasta and it was extremely flavorful, really well balanced. Cute, cozy restaurant. Would recommend and come again.

This was such a terrific spot! We showed up at the lull - I think a Tuesday at like 2 so we had the restaurant and AMAZING owner to ourselves! First off, you would never know how gorgeous this newly renovated place was judging from the outside so PLEASE don't let the little strip mall area deter you! The owner came to chit chat with us - from the history of their business and love his entire family has for the place to recommendations on the best flour to use to make my own rolls and pizza dough, he was just so friendly and down to earth! We started with fresh out the oven rolls with a tasty olive oil and balsamic. I had the homemade gnocchi which may just be the best I've ever had - seriously light, fluffy, and full of delicate flavor!Compliments to the in house gnocchi maker! My husband had the tangy Spaghetti Limone - the cook on shrimp was PERFECT! We shared a nice glass of red (in hindsight I should have ordered white, but it was all delicious nonetheless). I will tell everyone I know to check them out - great portion sizes as well. Just a fabulous little place - we will go back for sure!

I tried Ippolito's for the first time at dinner on a Friday night. The spaghetti bolognese was not offered on their dinner menu (only lunch) but the staff was super accommodating and let me order a dinner portion of it. I'll definitely be going back.

I tried Ippolito's Trattoria for the first time. The food was delicious and the server was very attentive, polite, and knowledgeable about the menu! He started off the table with fresh, warm bread. I ordered a pizza off the lunch menu which came with a side salad. Both were excellent! The portion was large enough to split with another person. I went around noon, midweek, so the environment was quiet and enjoyable. Definitely recommend trying it out if you're craving Italian food in Sac.

Yum! What a hidden gem of Rancho. Plenty of parking in the plaza. The mural inside is beautiful. Feels cozy. Came for lunch on a weekday. They have house soup or salad and bread to enjoy. Server let us know that almost everything is made in house! House salad was delicious, minestrone soup was great. Burratta was my fav!!! So good. Fresh and delicious. Caserecce gamberetti from the lunch menu (11-2pm)- 10/10. Everything was so enjoyable! I'm not a sauce person so the olive oil was a delicious on its own with the chili flakes. Prawns were huge! Will come back for the meatballs next time.