Mattone Ristorante

Hands down the best Italian restaurant in Sacramento. A hidden, unassuming gem of a restaurant with elevated, classic, fresh Italian fare and all made in house, including the pasta! Call now and make reservations as it fills up fast. We were a big party of 9 and ordered lots of apps and food. From the freshly baked bread to the scallops and lasagna, everything was perfect. Don’t miss the specials or skip on the tiramisu!

We were craving Italian food and came across this place. We started with the Capesante con Piselli, which came with pan-seared scallops, acorn squash purée, crispy parsnip, and salmoriglio sauce. It was incredibly delicious; the scallops were cooked perfectly, juicy, and full of flavor. For the entrée, we ordered the Lasagne al Ragù di Carne, made with 12 layers of spinach pasta, meat tomato ragù, béchamel, and Parmesan cheese. It's my first time seeing green lasagne, which was really interesting. Their ragu sauce was spot on, rich and well-balanced. We also tried the Gnocchi of the Day, which was a bit letdown for me. The gnocchi had a firm, almost hard center. I was expecting it to be soft, pillowy, tender, and have an almost melt-in-your-mouth. The sauce was a bit watery, and overall, the flavor profile felt bland. For the desserts, I had the tiramisu, made with mascarpone, ladyfingers, espresso, and cocoa powder. It tasted good, but I personally prefer a stronger and bolder espresso flavor. The service was great and very attentive throughout our meal.

Great food. Great atmosphere and service was exceptional. The food was truly out of this world and exceptional. I am italian and very judgemental of my Italian cuisine See my photos for the exceptional food. The Halibut and the Veal. The Burratta and tomatoes was outstanding the soup special was Italian wedding soup. The sausage and soup were out of this world

We've been here twice and love it. This last time we got to enjoy it with some vwry dear friends. One of the best Italian experiences we've had. The staff is super friendly and personable. Which just enhances the experience.

The food here is excellent. My friend and I were not sure what to expect, but neither of us had expectations this high. We had the steak bites and the agnolotti pasta. Both were absolutely fantastic! We were blown away. I’d love to bring my parents here.

So happy I stumbled upon this place. Had a taste for good Italian and good wine. Was actually headed to a competitors establishment but traffic was bad and I didnt feel like dealing with it. The food here was top tier. Service was great too. It just started off kind of awkward, at least from my perspective. But my waitress warmed up about mid way and the remainder of the service was stellar. I had the lamb appetizer. 🤌🏾 Had a pesto ravioli with Italian ham and cheese filling. Pistachio sauce. Incredible mix of flavors. Cappuccino cheese cake for dessert. Perfect texture. Great flavor. The whole meal including the wine was pure perfection. Will repeat as often as I can.

An absolute gem! Everything we’ve ordered here is fantastic from antipasti to gelato! Their regular menu items are top notch, but I especially love trying their specials and seems like they never miss. Plus their staff is friendly, attentive, and helpful. They are efficient but not too busy to chat or joke around a little, which always makes us feel so welcome. We love to come here on special occasions like celebrating birthdays or career milestones and we’re always glad we did!

This place is good on cocktails! We had a great experience and the food was amazing- Definitely will come back to try different food from the menu.

Went in this evening for my sister's 40th birthday. From booking our dinner with June, accommodating a few changes, with no hesitation, and the outstanding service by the entire team, we were treated fabulously! Our server Elise, was amazing! My hats off to the Chef's as well! Our dinner was superb! It was nice to be in a restaurant that treated us like family. We will definitely be returning!

Came here for a girls night old, and Mattone did not disappoint! It's a very interesting layout, a step to the right is their restaurant and a step to their left takes you to the bar. We were on the restaurant side, dim lights and very cozy. They have amazing pasta selections and their drinks are to die for. We had their calamari which was super crispy and flavorful, beef carpaccio, which is extremely delicious. Their soup is the day was the tomato bisque and I could've probably had 10 bowls! For the main course I ordered the Pappardelle con Gamberi, so much shrimp loaded on top of freshly made pasta that was so delectable. My friend had the gnocchi which was also so so good!!! I could rave about the food forever it was so great! The service was amazing! She was so accommodating and even put a candle on the dessert for our girlfriend's birthday. I'll definitely be back to try more! I got my eye on the lasagna next!

first review of 2026! we came to Mattone Ristorante on a saturday evening and fortunately were able to get seated despite not having a reservation We ordered the scallop for the appetizer. I was a big fan of both the texture of the scallop as well as the flavor of the butternut squash sauce. The lasagne al ragu di carne was also top notch for me as well, the noodles were perfect texture and the meat sauce was flavorful The tiramisu had quite a large portion which is a plus, however the coffee flavor that is typical of tiramisu was slightly lacking Overall I would recommend checking out Mattone Ristorante, it's worth the trip!

We were craving Italian food and came across this place. We started with the Capesante con Piselli, which came with pan-seared scallops, acorn squash purée, crispy parsnip, and salmoriglio sauce. It was incredibly delicious; the scallops were cooked perfectly, juicy, and full of flavor. For the entrée, we ordered the Lasagne al Ragù di Carne, made with 12 layers of spinach pasta, meat tomato ragù, béchamel, and Parmesan cheese. It's my first time seeing green lasagne, which was really interesting. Their ragu sauce was spot on, rich and well-balanced. We also tried the Gnocchi of the Day, which was a bit letdown for me. The gnocchi had a firm, almost hard center. I was expecting it to be soft, pillowy, tender, and have an almost melt-in-your-mouth. The sauce was a bit watery, and overall, the flavor profile felt bland. For the desserts, I had the tiramisu, made with mascarpone, ladyfingers, espresso, and cocoa powder. It tasted good, but I personally prefer a stronger and bolder espresso flavor. The service was great and very attentive throughout our meal.

My friends and I came here for lunch a few weeks ago. We had great food and conversation paired with amazing service. It was my first time at this restaurant, and I gravitated towards the pesce del giorno. The dish was pretty tasty. I would definitely like to try some of their pasta dishes in the future. Our server was very nice and attentive.

Mattone Ristorante was amazing! I am a pasta lover and so happy I found this place. The service was friendly and amazing. The food..... was authentic and tasted like the best Italian food I've had in Sacramento. We tried the pork belly prosciutto because I was curious and never had it before. I was amazed how tasty and how each flavor complemented each other. I ordered the pappardelle, let me say "the best" and the pasta was cooked perfectly, very rich in flavor, creamy, and so delicious. You'll just have to try it! We also tried the lasagna, packed with so much flavors and never had lasagna tasted that good. The restaurant had plenty of seating, I was there for dinner so it was low dimmed romantic lighting. Great choice of wines an available for dinner, we ordered two glasses of Sauvignon Blanc. Thank you chef, for an amazing dinner. I'll be back to try other dishes on the menu!

Came here with my wife after visiting the fab 40s Christmas lights. The hostess was really nice, but it took us a while to get seated because she got a phone call the same time and the person on the other end seemed difficult. I got the scallops and lasagna. Both very solid dishes. I'm not really a lasagna connoisseur, but it was rich and hearty. The scallops were really fresh and did not have that preservative taste you get with some frozen scallops.

My first visit to Mattone was delightful. The pappardelle pasta arrived steaming hot and noodles were fresh! Excellent service was provided. The full bar was a nice touch. I will certainly return.

Last Friday my wife and I had lunch at Mattone's. It's been a long time since we've been there and we had a wonderful meal. We sat at the bar and Alexia, the bartender, served us. What a special person she is.... Everything she recommended was delicious from the Calamari Fritti, octopus, lasagna, and, finally, the seafood Ravioli. June, the owner has done a marvelous job and we believe his restaurant is the best in Sacramento! We truly recommend you visit this establishment. you will not be disappointed!

I was looking for a good Italian restaurant in East Sacramento. My son recommended Mattone, saying it had solid reviews. I made reservations online for the last early dinner slot. We arrived to what looked like an underwater venue, once inside it a classic Italian restaurant, dimly lit with soft music. A great place enjoy a memorable dinner, The interior has a warm, neighborhood ambiance. The lighting is soft and inviting. Staff was attentive and friendly. We started with the bread basket and calamari. The basket had light, crispy breadsticks, which were a hit at our table. For drinks, I had a bottled Peroni beer. For our entrées, we picked the lasagna and the cod dinners. Both dishes were excellent. The Lasagne al Ragù di Carne had perfectly baked spinach pasta, meat tomato ragù, béchamel & parmesan cheese. My wife's had the Pesce del Giorno pan seared Alaskan Halibut, butternut squash caponata, and tarragon butter sauce dinner, it was light and flaky. The quality of the ingredients made both meals stand out. We truly enjoyed our dinner at Mattone.

First time at Mattone, came in on a Tuesday night and had the special Petrole sole and my husband had the lasagna for $39 each. I ordered an espresso martini and my husband got a Manhattan, both tasted great. We sat in the bar, atmosphere was nice. I recommend getting a reservation if you would like to sit in the dining room. Service was great, my server was very nice. Would go back again

Excellent Italian food! Great Service; attentive but not overly so. Nice restaurant set up, seating and table decor. I would definitely recommend.

We came on a Tuesday for a birthday dinner! We've been here once before and recommended it to a family member to try since they were craving Italian for their birthday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, they have a fixed dine - in 3 course meal for $39. You get the choice between a soup or salad, an entree, and a dessert. I got the veal cutlets with mash potatoes and spinach. The veal was super tender and the sauce on it was delicious. It paired well with the velvety mash potatoes and fresh spinach. Our server was very nice and attentive. It is a little pricy for a regular dinner but worth it to come for a special occasion.

I can't express my gratitude for the staff and owner. I booked a large party dinner for my coworkers retirement and they were more than accommodating with the space, menu and all other requests. We got a little bit of everything off the menu and everyone loved the food and dessert. Our waitresses/waiters were excellent, amicable and detail oriented. I would recommend this restaurant to everybody!

My wife and I plus two friends went to Mattone's for New Year's Eve dinner. We order off the set menu. I ordered the butter nut squash soup and my wife had the salad. Both were good but the serving was very skimpy, later customers received almost full servings. Three is us ordered the lasagna which was over cooked. We have eaten at Mattone's many times, which is why we chose them for a New Year's Eve dinner. All four if us were disappointed with our dinner.

our favorite restaurant and we had another wonderful dinner last night curious about what people think about the new wall in the middle of the restaurant. I'm not a wall kind of girl just wondering.

Location: Easy to get to, has a decent sized parking lot, but street parking is also easy and very close Reservations: Easy to make online on Open Table Service: our server was personable and attentive but not smothering. We felt very comfortable and not rushed at all. She checked in after each course to make sure we were pleased with the food/drinks. Ambiance: very classic old Italian restaurant. Nice white tablecloths and tables are spaced nicely apart. It was moderately loud, but it felt lively, not distracting. It was a touch warm inside, but it's also Sacramento in the summer. DRINKS: Mattone Mule- refreshing, classic mule Dirty Martini- a perfect dirty martini with house-stuffed bleu cheese olives Huckleberry Lemon Drop- delicious, tangy, sweet but not too sweet, refreshing- perfect summer cocktail FOOD: Bread basket-- fresh house-made incredible focaccia bread served with olive oil and balsamic. Also came with crispy garlic breadsticks that were packed with flavor. Calamari Fritti- Crispy, perfectly cooked calamari served with a hearty spicy mayo- definitely would get again Pappardelle con Gamberi- WOW I barely have words to describe this dish. The house-made fresh pasta melted in my mouth, with a made-to-order saffron lemon cream sauce that was divine. This is served with a generous amount of shrimp that are cooked perfectly and require zero effort (tails already removed and they are prepared as a perfect bite size). 12 out of 10 Gnocchi del giorno - the Gnocchi of the day was served with a Saffron cream sauce and crispy pancetta- really delicious and well balanced Dessert: Affogato- house made vanilla gelato with freshly brewed espresso, a satisfying execution of a classic Cappuccino cheesecake- house-made, not too sweet but perfect for the end of a great meal Overall everything we had was delicious and made fresh in a nice atmosphere. I highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Excellent meal from start to finish Called for a same day reservation during the busy holiday season. While they couldn't accommodate us for the time slot we wanted. They were able to book us a little later in the evening. A little while later they called back to say they had a cancellation and could accommodate us earlier. That's amazing service right there. We ordered the calamari, Italian wedding soup was on special and it was fantastic, gnocchi and the lasagna My goodness, the lasagna. It's incredible. 12 layers of homemade thin lasagna pasta. Drinks and service were outstanding and we loved the whole cozy and unassuming vibe of the restaurant. Mattone will be a go to for special family dinners for us.

My husband brought me here for my 28th birthday and we had a wonderful experience. The outside is very unassuming, but the ambiance inside it lovely and intimate with dim (not dark) lighting and plenty of space between all the tables. Our server was fantastic-- attentive, quirky and extremely kind. The calamari was fried well (you can order it with just O's or with O's and tentacles so this is great for picky eaters) and the cocktails were strong and flavorful. I ordered the gnocchi of the day and my husband got the ravioli. The gnocchi had a pesto cream sauce and the ravioli was stuffed with sausage. We both enjoyed our dishes, both the flavors and serving sizes. While we didn't get actual dessert, I was excited to try their espresso martini and affogato. Our server was so hyped to see me making a dirty affogato by combining the two lol! This is a great spot to go to for special occasions!

Where has this place been all my life? This jewel deserves a closer look. I had no reservation, so I sat at the bar. The lady behind the bar never stopped moving. I'm sure I must have offset all the calories I ingested just watching her work! The food? Exceptional! The seared scallops apoetizer was beautiful to look at, as it was to consume. Their beet salad is worthy of praise. Their signature lasagna is the best I have ever had! It melts in your mouth, literally! Exceptional food with service to match. I shall return.

Omg how have I been living in Sacramento and just now finding out about this hidden gem. It was so good we came here back to back nights. The host was like were you guys just here last night and we all just laughed. Food is amazing everything was so good, you really can't go wrong with anything you order here. The ambiance just make you feel relaxed and at home. The staff is one of a kind, wish more places carry the standard they do.

I used to come to this restaurant with my grandparents when it was called Esapañol. We have so many fond memories here. It still has the same warm family like feeling. Food is delicious. The minestrone soup of still fantastic. We also tried the pork belly bruschetta and the beet salad. Staff is firmly and service is excellent.

Friday night date night... We all enjoy being wined and dined, and what better way to do that than at Mattone Ristorante! With reservations made, we arrived at tad bit early, and waited for our table. We were given the choice of sitting in the main dining room, or in what they referred to as their backroom, which is the area used for private parties. I'm so glad that we opted for the back room. It definitely was away from the loud main room, and created the perfect setting for a lovely dinner, and wonderful conversation. We started our meal with aranchi. I've had better. It was good, but not fabulous. The sauce was very spicy and bitter. The lasagna was definitely the hit of the meal, and I would highly recommend ordering it if this is your first time. 10 layers of perfectly cooked spinach lasagna noodles with each layer filled with meat sauce, béchamel, and so much goodness. Each bite was better than the last. When it was served, they added fresh Parm grated at the table on top that melted into the tasty lasagna. We concluded our meal with the house specialty dessert. The zuccoto. Its layers of hazelnuts, cake, tasty filling, robbed in a layer of chocolate, with this lovely sauce at the bottom. The dessert is very filling, very rich, and absolutely shareable. Service was a bit spotty, but staff was friendly, as were the other diners. It's definitely a date worthy restaurant, and there's lovely music playing in the background. The perfectly placed table linens are a nice touch, the flatware could use some updating. They have their own adjoining parking lot with complementary parking. It was a lovely experience, and it's worth making the reservation, and having a special night out.

This is unassuming Italian restaurant across from Corti Brothers. There is small parking lot with free parking. The building has no windows but is bright and cheery inside. There are two parts of the establishment, one side is a dining room and an other side is bar area. The hostess greeted us cheerfully upon entry. We were immediately seated as we were early around 6. The later you dine I would recommend reservations. The service was excellent, the food was traditional with some twists. Many people who grew up here love this place.

Don't sleep on this local place! Get reservations and go. They have free parking. It feels old school with white linen table cloths. They make the breadsticks and house and while you have to pay for bread/breadsticks and butter it is beyond worth it, and they brought us extra breadsticks. The calamari was light and crispy with an amazing sauce. Enough to share for four. They have a ravioli and gnocchi of the day. Last night, the gnocchi had a rabbit Ragu however, she allowed us to change out the sauce and give us three options, including Gorgonzola cream, truffle cream, and a marinara sauce. The truffle cream sauce was decadent! Another in our group had brick chicken and loved it and lastly someone enjoyed the ahi tuna. They do not rush you. The wine list is amazing and affordable with many Italian options. I passed on dessert; one friend had affogato and they customized berries and whipped cream for a friend who avoids refined sugars. Enjoy!!

We haven't been here in a little bit but always a pleasure. Made reservations for 5 which is when they open so no one was inside the main dinning room. June greeted us and the hostess sat us right away. We had our favorite waiter Jose. He does an amazing job and remembered that I drink Remy. The menu changed again since we were there. They now have daily specials in the fresh fish, the raviolis , and one more dish. Which is nice that they are changing every time you go there. June gave us a fish croquette appetizer on the house. He wanted us to try something different. It was very moist and flavorful and my wife and I really enjoyed it. So nice of him. My wife got the lasagna and I started off with the duck soup. It was like a vegetable soup with duck. very tasty but the micro greens got stuck in my teeth. I then had the duck for my main. It was medium and two good size pieces. It had small potatoes with some cherries which gave it a unique pop of flavor. I liked it but was stuffed and had to get a doggie bag. I wanted my favorite dessert so I saved some room for it. Zuccotto Fiorentino yummy. Always a great time here.

The lasagna, arancini, and all the drinks were absolutely delicious! Service was phenomenal.

My family wanted to try a different Italian restaurant than our normal ones closer to our home so we decided to venture out to Mattone Ristorante. The place is a good size with lots of table options along with a full size bar area. The staff was attentive and we never had our water or bread run out. Everything, I mean everything tasted fantastic from the bread to the main courses to dessert. The atmosphere was upscale and homely. One of my favorite restaurant in another city didn't make it through the pandemic and I was happy to have Mattone as a new option. We ordered Calamari Gnocchi del Giorno (Gnocchi of The Day) Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Eggs, Parmesan, Black Pepper, Smoked Pancetta & Olive Oil. Linguine with Lobster, Vodka, Roasted Tomato Cream Sauce Carré di Agnello alla Griglia was with Grilled Lamb Chops served with Cotechino, Umbrian Lentils with Vegetables & Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus & a Lime-Capers-Butter-White Wine Reduction For dessert, we had the affogato, tiramisu, chocolate raspberry gelato, and strawberry-mango sorbet. Also, the bathrooms was also nice and fit for this level of the restaurant.

3.5 stars. The pluses: Warm, friendly and attentive service from front to back. Intimate setting and the lighting was right. One of those places where I'd go for a cozy holiday time dinner with its traditional, no frills white tablecloth feel. Or maybe a happy hour drink at the bar. I liked the variety of wine offerings by the glass as well. The rest: I expected more from the food. For starters, the scallops were good but the arancini was kind of gummy/tacky. I had the carbonara as my main and it was a little too saucy and rich (not in the right way). The crème brûlée wasn't bad. It tasted more like a holiday dessert though, with the shortbread and pecans--and very booze/nutmeg forward if you like that. I just didn't feel like the food matched the price point but can appreciate the atmosphere and what they're trying to do here. I might give it another try and get something different, or just try their happy hour.

We were visiting Sacramento and I booked Mattone because I saw that it had a lot of good reviews. Our experience exceeded our expectations. The restaurant has a nice welcoming and cozy feel. It was quite busy so it was just a little loud for my 88 yr. old mother but otherwise, we loved the lively atmosphere. The food was really good as was the wine but the thing that stood out the most was our waitress Cass. She was outstanding in every way; a true professional and a kind and thoughtful human being. If we make it back to Sacramento, we will definitely go back to Mattone and have our fingers crossed that Cass will be our waitress again.

Delicious home made pasta and sauces are the highlight here. The decor and atmosphere is a little sleepy, but the waitstaff were friendly and helpful. We started with the calamari which came out conspicuously quickly and was nothing special. However, when the pasta arrived it was clear it was made fresh and with love. The lasagna was a standout. It came in a huge portion and made with tender greed spinach-based noodles and a combination of rich meat ragu and béchamel.

After closing on our new home we were looking for a special restaurant to celebrate. We had never been to Mattone but decided to check it out. So glad we did! The experience was perfect. The service from Cassandra was 10 star!!! It was busy but she made us feel like we were her only customers throughout the night by genuinely engaging with us and paying attention to every detail. The food was outstanding especially the Calamari and Agnolotti Con Crema. To us, it is always top notch when a restaurant takes the extra time to warm a plate before serving-no surprise, they do that here! Even though we were full, Cassandra recommended we consider desert. We were happy we took her advice because the Tiramisu was the best we had ever had; perfection! (and the plate came chilled.) They made a special day even better for us and have secured more visits from us in the future!

We looked forward to meeting another couple on Christmas Eve here. Initially we were seated in this tiny back room area & it was too claustrophobic, cold & non personable. Our close friends made sure that didn't happen so we got moved back to the main dining area. It's a good thing bc our server Cynthia was very helpful & polite yet unobtrusive. We couldn't have been happier with her. The main dining area was beautifully decorated with a holiday Christmas tree which we fabulously sat right next to! Woohoo! Cynthia didn't rush us as far as what we wanted to order. At first my wife and I were going to order a salad & share it but her Gemini mind changed & mentioned she had a salad for lunch. Instead we snacked on those cute original yet addicting bread sticks! Also included was a baguette & French bread in the bread basket. Unfortunately I didn't get to see what white wine our dear friend ordered but it came in a super cute bottle which she insisted on bringing home. Such great memorabilia from a fabulous restaurant. We were last here for wife's sister's retirement party & it was La Espanola back then in that tight cubby hole room. Seriously it was a small crowded area! That was over 10 years ago. Maybe 14 to be exact? Nevertheless it's changed over the years. Thank goodness! Our friends ordered the burrata con zuccha arronstita that looked delish. They shared among each other & raved about it. It looked fabulous! We were salivating as they scooped their cheese on top of a piece of French bread & added the balsamic dressing. YUM!!! I love squash & figs! Why didn't we order that? LOLOLOL I had ordered the braised in red wine shortrib which came boneless with broccolini & polenta. My shortrib was so tender & succulent. My wife had the grilled Ora king salmon married with yam purée & salsify that reminded her of a white radish. It was excellent. That lime gastrique sauce on top of the salmon made for the perfect IG picture. It was subtle in taste. Prepared so much better than another fine dining establishment that also does Ora king salmon. Our friends also had the shortrib & spaghetti which looked incredible. They were very happy with their entrees & planned on returning. It's obvious this business has a following bc our waitress said she saw another couple just last week. I know we were so fortunate to get Mattone's last reservation for Christmas Eve as it was hopping that evening! Seriously! Our friends ordered the tiramisu. This dessert was humongous & TDF! Oh my goodness! We were so blessed as they shared as our experienced waitress brought out four forks initially!!! It was absolutely the best one my wife ever had. That says a lot coming from her bc her work friend is a pastry chef. This tiramisu was so divine and huge it ended up being breakfast with coffee for our friends. My wife wanted so badly to come over & watch football with them! We couldn't have been happier with our meals & customer service! I'm sure we will return! We want to try more entrees, appetizers, and have different dessert. That rum pound cake is calling my wife! Hahaha. See you soon Mattone!

Picked up special takeout for 2 , soup, pasta,salad, homemade bread sticks and focaccia, patrale sole with capers. Reminded me of Biba's$55.00 pour your own wine at home. Hope they change the special frequently.

Top 3 steaks of my life! I love this restaurant! The raviolo was amazing too, luckily my wife let me have some

When my Yelp buds asked me to join them for dinner, the restaurant of choice was Mattones. Hmm, I never been. When I drove there.... a light bulb hit. It's the location where the Espanol Italian restaurant was before. But folks, Mattone is owned by a different owner and has a whole new look inside. Plus OMG, the food is a foodie lovers dream. Very refined with distinct flavors. Gorgeous presentation. I ordered the braised lamb shank $38. Delicious! The sauce was so darn good. Flavorful, the kind of flavor you get with hours of simmering the shank to get the rich marrow taste. The shank was tender and cooked to pull off the bone fork shreddable. It's served with root vegetables and a slice of crispy fried polenta. Surprisingly I enjoyed the flavors of the root vegetables, wished the serving size was a bit larger though. The complimentary bread basket consisted of breadsticks and fresh sliced bread served with butter. Those breadsticks are house made; thin,sturdy, crisp and tasting cheesy. Mmm mmm. TIPS: PARKING-They have a parking lot which fills up pretty quickly. It's one way in and out, so a 3 point (maybe more) maneuver is needed to get out when it's full. However the hostess told me that when the next door tire shop closes for the day, Mattones patrons can park in their lot. Also parking in the residential side street is allowed. RESTROOM-They have two, labeled "Signore" Sir and "Signora" Lady. But they are genderless as the wait staff told me and first come. There are no stalls, just one toilet and wash basin in each.

I'm a sucker for hand made pasta and was invited to dinner at Mattone. The drinks were delicious. From the spritz, to the wine, and to the limoncello, I was impressed. The service was attentive The Antipasti was drool worthy The salad with goat cheese dressing was my favorite part of the meal The pasta...was meh. I ordered the Carbonara and was not amazed. Obo's was better. The crème Brule made up for the pasta.

When we arrived at 6 for our reservation, I could hear the wait staff talking about how they were understaffed because an employee showed up for her shift a little late. We were seated and waited 30 minutes for a server to come ask if we needed drinks or were ready to place our order. It wasn't until we asked a busser if a server would be coming to our table which one finally did. The service was lacking in. The beginning but once we started ordering, it picked up. The food is mediocre. A little on the bland side and pricey for what you get. The menu is pretty limited for entrees. I'm not sure if I would come back, as there are other Italian restaurants are better suited for my taste.

Wow! You definitely need reservations to eat here. For a Wednesday night, this spot was packed! Parking was full so we had to park in the residential area. Loved all the Christmas decor inside! We all enjoyed the complimentary bread and breadsticks. I ordered the lasagne Al ragu di carne ($25). It looked a little burnt but I was pleasantly surprised on how good it tasted. I also had some of my friends dishes which were delightful as well. They had the gnocchi del giorno ($24) and beet tagliolini ($25). The menu is always changing so would love to come back to try more! The dessert looks amazing as well :)

Fabulous!! We love John in the bar! We have followed him from Biba! Jun is so wonderful and genuine. We have followed this amazing person for years. He never disappoints. And truly cares. The food is authentic and plentiful. We are so fortunate this beautiful restaurant exists.

First time at Mattone Ristorante! I'm glad a friend made reservation and selected this fine Italian restaurant located on Folsom Blvd (across the street from Corti Brothers) for the holiday gathering. Parking is limited and may have to look for street parking on the residential streets, but not too bad. The restaurant is bigger than I thought and it was packed on a Wednesday night. Soft lighting, nice ambience and a lively crowd.  I had the Brasato di Agnello, braised lamb shank served with white polenta, celery root & savoy cabbage. The lamb was tender, juicy and flavorful. The polenta is soft and creamy. I wish there was a little more cabbage as it complimented the lamb very well. This entrée was amazing and I was very satisfied. Of course, I had to have a glass of chianti to complete this very fine Italian meal. The others had veal, chicken, lasagne and gnocchi. I had a small bite of the beet fettuccine in a cream sauce and it was delicious. The wine list is very nice too. I heard the chocolate cake is amazing, but we had other plans for desserts, so will take a raincheck on that. Our waitress was funny, very Italian and friendly. I would definitely come back to try other dishes.

We've always loved the food in Mattone but last night was a miss. It was probably due to other large tables they had during the night, but the service for us smaller tables were lacking and pretty dismissive. They sat us around 6:45 PM and we had ordered our food by 7:00 PM. The appetizers came pretty quickly but our main course did not come until 8:25 PM... it was an hour wait in between courses and our waitress did not let us know ahead of time that it would be a LONG wait due to the large tables ahead of us. It wasn't until the very last moment that she told us and pretty much said "it is the way it is" in a very rushed nonchalant tone, not apologetic at all. The lobster pasta was not great either, the lobster was overcooked and the texture was more like tough chicken. It's just disappointing when you are the table that gets neglected.

We've been looking for other choices in Sacramento. If you are a fan of the Sopranos...this is your place! The food was good. Maybe a bit under seasoned. Service was attentive and friendly. If you are under 30...probably not the place for you. We are in our 50s and we felt young there. The pasta was fresh and delicious.

The food served here is simply outstanding. On our most recent visit my wife and I both had Pappardelle con Gamberi which really shut down conversation as we were both entranced by our food. Service is friendly and well done. Parking in their lot or on the street is good. It can get a bit noisy when the place is busy, and it is often busy, this place quickly earned a good reputation. They will be closed for renovations in the fall of 2025, but we're looking forward to returning when they reopen.

Our first time at Mattone and was very pleased. We were celebrating our friends birthday plus a reunion as we hadn't seen each other for years. The 12 layer Lasagne was excellent, we made sure everyone had a taste. Two of our friends had the veal and enjoyed it. My husband had the lamb chops. We all had a bite of the veal and lamb chops. We shared the calamari and basket of bread. We were surprised that the bread wasn't included with our meal. Because we hadn't seen each other for years they didn't rush us out.

This is our second time dining at Mattone. We started with the Caprese con Mozzarella. It was good. Then we shared the Insalata Mattone salad which was delicious. For my entree I had the Lobster Chitarra Chitarra Pasta, Lobster, Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce. Wow is all I can say. The dish was filled with lobster. It was amazing. My husband had Vitello con Funghi e Crema Veal Cutlets, Marsala Wild Mushroom Sauce, Saute Spinach, Mashed Potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection. The restaurant is small and intimate. They have done a great job making you feel welcome and comfortable. I wish I would have captured pictures but I was too busy eating and enjoying the experience. Highly recommend this restaurant. Great work chef and team.

5:30 reservation on a Saturday evening. Good call because by the time we left every table was occupied Although I would consider it a special night out it appeared many customers were regulars from the neighborhood Service was excellent in every way. Staff extremely friendly and accommodating Now to the food. We started with the beet salad. Worth the split charge. The serving is ample for two. The polenta was perfect. I had a pasta and my husband ordered sea bass. He would choose another entree next time. There definitely will be a next time! A bit pricey but worth it. Don't forget to save room for dessert

Mattone has been around for a few years since Biba's closed. The first year 2, it was amazing.. Ambiance, service and food were the best. We have dined here at least 10 times. Our last visit a few months ago was our last. Upon entering with a reservation on a weekday night (1/2 full restaurant) the hostess made us wait for a table. The owner was present and completly aloof to the operation. walking through the room and purposly not making eye contact with any guests... zero hospitality... My salad was so small it was a joke, and my daughter's salad was a full dinner plate hanging over the edge. her's was over dressed and my 8 leafs were very lightly dressed. The bread that they serve was day old... when I kindly asked if there was any fresh bread, I was told it is "fresh" and it just sits out all day. "so that is why it seems like it is 2 day old stale".... are you kidding me!!! The wine by the glass program is horrible, clearly written by a wine rep pushing his/her agenda. Don't even dare ask for a Pinot glass with that $20 wine. Banquet glasses work just fine.. Entrees were "Brick Chicken" which they are known for.. we have had it many times always great... This time it was barely hot, most likley pre cooked earlier in the day and poorly reheated.... The Petrale sole was ok, small portion and overcooked, but edible. The Steak bite appetizer $22 poorly trimmed meat scraps with a sauce...barely edible and maybe 3 OZ. Tiramasu for dessert...not bad... but not worth the $15. a frozen product can be better. After the meal we inquired about the Chef. Evidentally the founding chef had been gone for a while, sadly whoever is running the kitchen needs more training. I am so done with this restaurant... The best thing that the owner could do is sell it while it still has a heartbeat... before he goes out of business. So sad... Save your money.. you are better off buying a take home meal and a bottle of wine from Corti's across the street. Cheers!

Came to celebrate NYE 2024 with my wife. Mattone was offering a 4 course dining experience where you have a choice in each category for $95. I thought for the service and quality of food, it was well worth it. The restaurant also had live entertainment which was a great accompaniment to the meal. The lobster bisque and the filet mignon were the highlights of my meal.