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Paesanos
Authentic Italian flavors in the heart of Sacramento, where every dish tells a story.
4.6
Restaurant
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Authentic Italian flavors in the heart of Sacramento, where every dish tells a story.
Paesanos is a beloved Italian restaurant located on Capitol Ave in Sacramento, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for diners seeking classic and innovative Italian cuisine. Known for its delicious pizzas, handmade pastas like Lemon Pistachio Linguini, and fresh appetizers such as fried ravioli and bruschetta, the restaurant prides itself on using quality ingredients and providing attentive, friendly service. With options for vegetarians and vegans, generous portions, and a standout sangria, Paesanos is a go-to spot for both casual meals and special occasions, earning high praise from locals and visitors alike.
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Build your own pizza with fresh toppings and high-quality ingredients, cooked to perfection in our oven.
Enjoy classic and modern pasta options, including Lemon Pistachio Linguini and Fettuccine Arrostiti, made with house-made sauces.
Start your meal with favorites like fried ravioli, bruschetta, and bocce balls, perfect for sharing.
Dine with diverse dietary needs using our specially crafted vegetarian and vegan Italian dishes.
Indulge in tiramisu and other sweets, paired with our acclaimed sangria and a selection of beers and wines.
Welcoming atmosphere with kids' menu options like mac and cheese, ideal for family outings and groups.
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Overall rating
Heidi Johnson
Quick friendly service. Nice atmosphere. Good food wirh generous portions. They have lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
Hulita Folau
Our waiter (wish I remembered his name) was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. Food was delicious! We had fried raviola, bruschetta, bocce balls, apple n gorgonzola pizza, and wedge salad. Amazing! Wait time for seating was nonexistent (it was early) and food came out pretty quickly. The place filled up and the staff was great throughout. Highly recommend!
Stephanie Ladd
In town for a Convention and found this place nearby. It was amazing! The pizza is delicious and I was able to customize my pizza just how I like it and the toppings were fresh and very enjoyable! My husband had Lemon Pistachio Linguini with Prawns and e really enjoyed it as well! The waiter was friendly and attentive. If ever back in Sacramento we will visit again! Definitely recommend!
Pranjali Sharma
4.5 stars. These guys were on target with their food. We called ahead to ask about reservations. They don't take any. It is first come first serve and it a pretty big restaurant, so there is place. We got seated immediately and our server was friendly and prompt. We started with a Mexican lager and a sangria. For our entrees, we ordered the Fettuccine Arrostiti and the Spaghetti Carbonara with a side of the tomato basil soup, and a tiramisu for dessert. They say their sangria is amazing and they are right. It is smooth, sweet and tangy and cold. It flows down very easily and is simple delicious. For this hot summer, it felt like the perfect drink to begin a meal. The entrees were both excellent but needed more seasoning and a "oomph". This could be because we love our flavors to be bold and maybe the restaurant makes the dishes a little on the bland side to serve all palates. After all, it is much easier to add some cheese or chili flakes than to remove them. The carbonara needed a lot more cheese than it had. Once we added more, it tasted delicious and husband says that it passed his test. He likes to order a carbonara at a new restaurant to see if they get their classics right. The arrostiti was delicious but needed some spicy component to compliment the lime cilantro cream sauce. I had to add a lot of chili flakes but once done, they brought out the flavors very well. The blackened chicken was great but we needed a few more pieces. The portion was quite big and I ended up with leftovers. Both plates came with delicious and buttery garlic bread, one of the best I've eaten. The tomato basil soup was excellent and definitely one of the best I've had. It is 100% a must try. The tiramisu was nice but again, was missing that "oomph" factor. I thought it needed more coffee to emphasize the bitter component and my husband thought that an additional sweet component was needed. It came with a custard on the side and he thought the custard and tiramisu together were very good. I still needed the coffee. Our check was $87 so it was a pricey-ish restaurant. The food was very close to 5 stars (as mentioned above) and is one of our better Italian experiences. A few more tweaks and it will be just perfect. We will be back to try the pizzas.
Muhammad
Tried this place for some Italian food and loved it! We ordered the kids’ mac and cheese, a pizza, and their pistachio pasta—everything was delicious. The customer service stood out: super attentive, helpful with recommendations, and made us feel well taken care of. Only minor feedback is that the music sound system could use a bit of maintenance, but that didn’t take away from the great vibe and food. They can also possibly update their seating setting with some brew table/ chairs…anyway was not a big deal and Will definitely go again!
