Cafe Vinoteca - Sacramento

3.1

363 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Vinoteca offers fresh, high quality, Italian influenced cuisine in an inviting and casual atmosphere with emphasis on distinguished personalized service. Complimented with specialty wines, decadent desserts, craft cocktails and a premium full bar, Vinoteca makes for a memorable dining experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 487-1331

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(916) 487-1331
Website
http://www.vinotecarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We offer cater portions for takeout and delivery, everything off of the menu, and customizable!!
Private party facilities
Think of Vinoteca for your next special occasion or business meeting. We can accommodate large groups and offer custom menus.
Private party contact
Stacy Schwarz: (855) 414-8415

Location
3535 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95864
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Garlic Bread
Focaccia, garlic butter, parmesan, marinara
- Small$4.00
- Large$8.00
Artichoke Bruschetta$12.00
Baby artichoke hearts, tomatoes, parmesan, baked crostini
Fried Eggplant$12.00
Lightly breaded and fried eggplant, parmesan, fresh mozzarella, marinara
- Add spaghetti$17.00
Risotto Cakes$13.00
Fried risotto cakes, mushroom demi, truffle oil, grana
Calamari$14.00
Fried calamari, house pickles, aioli, spicy cocktail sauce
Antipasto$12.00
Italian meats and cheeses with crostini and olives
Shrimp Cocktail$12.00
Lightly seasoned shrimp with cocktail sauce
Mussels & Clams$15.00
White wine butter sauce, basil, tomato, garlic
Smoked Salmon Crostini$12.00
Dill cream cheese, capers, smoked salmon, baked crostini

Zuppe E Insalate / Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$7.00
Minestrone
Fresh vegetables, cannellini beans, grana
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$7.00
House Salad
Mixed greens, shaved carrots, tomatoes, croutons, champagne vinaigrette
- Small$6.00
- Large$10.00
Caesar *
Romaine, croutons, grana, garlic anchovy dressing
- Small$8.00
- Large$11.00
Grilled Romaine
Grilled half romaine, bacon, roasted red onions, gorgonzola buttermilk dressing
- Small$9.00
- Large$18.00
Italiana Salad
Romaine, salami, mixed olives, fontina cheese, red wine vinaigrette
- Small$10.00
- Large$14.00
Walnut Arugula
Baby arugula, tomato, cucumber, toasted walnuts, dried cherries, walnut vinaigrette
- Small$10.00
- Large$14.00
Prawn Louie$15.00
Prawns, romaine, hard cooked egg, avocado, tomatoes, 1000 island dressing
Spinach Salmon$16.00
Spinach, hard cooked egg, avocado, grilled red onions, mixed olives, pan roasted salmon, warm bacon vinaigrette
Steak Salad$18.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, crispy onions, flat iron steak, ranch dressing
Caprese$12.00
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze *Heirloom tomatoes will be used when available

Sandwiches / Hamburgers

Panini plates are served with fries. Upgrade to a soup or salad for $3

California Chicken Sandwich$16.00
Chicken breast, whole grain mustard aioli, tomato, arugula, mozzarella, bacon, avocado, toasted steak roll
Meatball Sandwich$14.00
House made meatballs (beef & sausage), marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, steak roll
Garlic Steak Sandwich$18.00
Hand cut NY steak, sauteed spinach, garlic aioli, toasted steak roll
SBLT$16.00
Grilled Salmon, apple-wood bacon, arugula, tomato, basil aioli, toasted sliced ciabatta
Vinoteca Burger$15.00
1/2 lb grilled angus, cheddar, romaine, tomato, house pickles, roasted red onions, aioli on a crustini bun
Italian Sausage$14.00
Sausage links, mozzarella, marinara, parmesan, steak roll
Mushroom Demi Burger$15.00
1/2 lb grilled angus, mozzarella, garlic aioli, sauteed mushrooms tossed in a demi sauce, crispy onions

Pizza

Gluten Free Pizzas Available (Medium size / 8 slices) Other sizes are available for take-out and delivery.

Margherita$15.00
Romas, basil, fresh mozzarella, red sauce
Carne Italiana$15.00
Proscuitto, salami, sausage, pepperoni, fresh garlic, red sauce, mozzarella
Chicken Pesto$15.00
Grilled chicken, basil pesto, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, mozzarella
Create your Own$12.00
Red sauce, mozzarella
- Each additional topping$1.50

Pasta

Spaghetti Bolognese & Meatballs$16.00
Spaghetti Bolognese, 3 meatballs (beef & sausage), Parmesan
Salmon Fettuccine$19.00
Fettuccine noodles, salmon, zucchini, roasted garlic, alfredo sauce
Lasagna$16.00
Layers of house made pasta, beef ragù, mozzarella, béchamel, marinara, grana
Spaghetti Mussels$18.00
Mussels, puttanesca sauce, olives, toasted bread crumbs
Gnocchi$18.00
Soft house made potato gnocchi with choice of gorgonzola cream, marinara, bolognese or creamy pesto
Linguine Clams$21.00
Clams, white wine butter sauce, lemon, garlic, chili flakes
Pasta Verdura$18.00
Gluten free brown rice spaghetti, brussel sprouts, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, chili flakes
Chicken Parmesan$16.00
Breaded chicken breast with parmesan & mozzarella, spaghetti marinara
Chicken Cannelloni$18.00
Rolled pasta with a chicken vegetable filling topped with bechamel sauce

Carne E Pesce / Meat & Fish

Pollo Fritto$21.00
Fried chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, brussel sprouts
Salmon Griglia$23.00
Grilled salmon, orange buerre blanc, herb couscous, grilled asparagus
Capesante$25.00
Pan seared scallops, mushroom risotto, grilled asparagus
Veal Marsala$28.00
Naturally raised veal, mushroom marsala sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables
Zuppa Reale$35.00
Spicy bouillabaisse with mussels, clams, scallops, prawns, salmon, pine nuts, toast
Filet Mignon$38.00
6 oz tender filet mignon. mushroom demi glaze, creamy polenta and grilled asparagus
Bistecca$24.00
Flat iron steak, mushroom demi glaze, risotto cakes, truffle oil, seasonal vegetable

Desserts

Tiramisu$9.00
Banana Cream Pie$8.00
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee$9.00
Spumoni Gelato$7.00
Vanilla Bean Gelato$7.00
Affogato$8.00
Chocolate Cake$9.00

What 363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.1

3.1 based on recent ratings

3Food
3.1Service
3Ambience
3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Neighborhood gem
Sacramento
Kid-friendly
Sacramento
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Jillypoo
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
They were closed. It was incredibly disappointing as it was New Years. I understand the storm but the power was on. We were not notified.
A
Anita
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Restaurant had a kitchen fire and was closed when we arrived at 7 pm. Too bad they didn’t tell us so we could have made other arrangements.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant was temporarily closed due to a kitchen fire when we arrived.
YC
YCHeck
Sacramento
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
While our reservation was booked the restaurant was closed. How is tat allowed to happen?
A
Aicram
Sacramento
59 reviews
vip
1.0
59 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Restaurant was closed due to fire and I was not notified in advance!!!
RM
RebeccaM
London
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Went to have our Christmas celebration with our out of town grandchildren only to find it closed due to a fire in the kitchen. While this is an awful experience for the restaurant, it would have been easy to inform their customers with reservations on Open Table of the incident in advance. We very much would have appreciated it, as we went to other restaurants which had an hour wait which didn’t work for our schedule.
Y
Yurii
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made a reservation for last Saturday through open table. When we arrived, the restaurant was closed with a sign about fire on their kitchen. No one called us or sent an email about that in advance. It was extremely hard to find other place to accommodate us right away. Thanks God we had just regular date, not dedicated to any special occasion, anyway our mood was ruined. Shame on you for such a poor customer service!
JH
JoeH
Tahoe
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
How was it? It wasn't. We made reservations through Open Table two days in advance for dinner Sunday night, but when we arrived, the doors were locked and the place was dark. We were told by the staff at the Mexican place next door that a kitchen fire had occurred earlier that day. So we had to find other accommodations. I should say that we have never had a bad experience at Cafe Vinoteca. But I will note that confirmation of our reservation did not arrive via email until Wednesday morning along with the email seeking a review. Please let people know when you will reopen. We realize that kitchen fires can do lots of damage. We wish you best of luck.
BP
BradP
Austin
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Loved the space. Food was good but they were out of 2 of the things I ordered. Great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
My family and I ate dinner here on 11/23 and we were very disappointed. Although none of the food was spectacular, the "New York" steak was deplorable. It was very thin, over cooked, and if it was actually a New York cut (which I seriously doubt) it was the worst quality I've ever been served. The server was friendly and, from what I could tell, was the only one working the entire floor and bar. It was a bit slow (despite being basically empty when we were there). Unfortunately, as much as I'd love a good restaurant nearby for our regular rotation, this will not be an option in the future.
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susanw
Sacramento
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
They may be a better restaurant than we experienced, but we arrived when there were only a few customers and got busy slowly. We had the bartender for our server and they added a second server later on. Our server was really too busy to continue to serve all her customers and the other server's drinks at the same time. The veal was tough which I would not have expected and the chicken carbonara was not as flavorful as I usually enjoy. The appetizer brussel sprouts were tasty and crispy just like we hoped. I can see the service being better at another time but the food is not worth going back for us.
PA
PamA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for a girls night out for a birthday - great food and great service. Will go back again.
d
ddmonty
San Francisco
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. Loved our waitress. Very friendly, accommodating and cheerful. Will return.
GD
GordonD
Sacramento
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
Have eaten at this restaurant many times. But recently the quality of the food has declined significantly.
L
Lauren
Sacramento
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this neighborhood gem of a restaurant. We were in on a relatively quiet summer evening. Servers were attentive and friendly and the food (sea bass with lemon risotto for me, linguine and clams for my husband) was delicious. Thumbs up for everything!
MM
MoMc
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family dinner. Been a while since we’d been there. Still every bit as good as we remembered.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
Food needed flavor. Waitress didn't acknowledge when informed food need flavor. Ambiance ok. Will not return nor suggest restaurant
CK
CarolK
Sacramento
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We went for our Anniversary. The restaurant is not fancy, but the food is very good. I would definitely eat there again.
OF
OsideFoodi
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Friendly staff. Outstanding service. Unique preparation of standard Italian dishes. Will be a regular spot when in Sacramento.
DK
DarrenK
Sacramento
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
This place is nice. I like the water sculptures that serve to both separate areas and provide a little ambient noise for private conversations. I had the scallops which were pretty good, but not like amazing. The oil/basalmic for the bread was highly highly infused with something, maybe garlic. I liked it, but I could see some folks not. It's also a warning if you take a date there :-) The staff was very attentive, which is rare right now. They also did a little trick in the presentation, which was kind of cool. I would go again, but it's not cheap.
NC
NorCalGal
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Server did the best possible. Restaurant needed another server really. Ours did ALL the tables and bar. 1 server and 1 table busser. Not enough. Left her a bigger tip because it was a bigger job. She made the best old fashioned I’ve had in a long time. Food was very good. Gnocchi for me and lasagna for my daughter. We took the left overs home. We’ll be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing time! Great foot and wine.
SC
SarahC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is a wonderful gem. We went there at the last minute for dinner for a very large group -- literally made our reservations 9 hours in advance. The ladies working there went out of there way to make sure our evening was absolutely wonderful. Our menus were personalized for our group, the people working there were absolutely FANTASTIC and the food was wonderful. WAY exceeded expectations, but the very best part was how friendly and nice every single person (that's looking at YOU, Maggie, Cassandra, Skye....) was. And we arrived all at once with LOTS of dinners being ordered from hungry people!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super nice!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the Capesante and the Lasagna. Both were excellent! Don't forget the banana cream pie!
S
Sammy
Sacramento
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent server; best meal we have had at this restaurant. the Caesar salad had an excellent dressing, best we have had in a long time. our server told us they have a new chef; we were pleasantly surprised and delighted with the food.
AF
AFPfriends
Sacramento
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Casual and pleasant. An applause to the chef for his cooking performance, and to the very attentive server. Just one minus: this time "the" lime pie was somehow disappointing, to much filling in an under baked crust. All and all it was a very good experience (not the first!). We'll be back for sure.
Z
Zakattk
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The staff was nice and helpful. The food is so so and the bill was a bit too high given the quality of the food. Will probably not return.
MA
MichelleA
Sacramento
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good, the Arancini appetizers are the best, everything we had from the bread, lasagna, Chicken Carbonara, Creme Brulee and Chocolate Cake was great. Service was spot on, there when we needed her, friendly, and unobtrusive when we were talking.
GD
GordonD
Sacramento
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Have eaten there on many occasions so what can I say. We return about every 4-6 weeks and rarely disappointed.
M
Munchieluv
San Francisco
50 reviews
vip
2.0
50 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Need a bartender! Server forgot about our drinks…and our food was served to another party.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good!
GI
GwenI
Sacramento
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent as usual. I made an early (5:30pm) reservation as it can get busy on a Saturday night. When we left it had started getting busier, with a higher noise level. Our server, Maggie, gave us very good service and answered any questions we had. I have always enjoyed coming here for dinner and look forward to making future reservations for dinner.
SH
SallyH
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, great service and nice atmosphere.
MI
MrIsh1
Sacramento
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
My wife and I enjoyed the Valentine special. We were seated on time and the wait staff and hosts were very polite and cordial.
M
Mike
Tahoe
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine’s Day
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omnivore
Sacramento
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Arugula salad was fantastic. Calamari were greasy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentines
h
hungrygirl307
Sacramento
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Cafe Vinoteca has the feel of a neighborhood place. We recently "re-discovered" it. It was a bit noisy Saturday due a semi private event. Food and service was good and we felt, also a great value! Our wait person was concerned about the noise and presented us with a $20 coupon for our next visit. We will return again soon, coupon or not!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Tonight's atmosphere was generously energetic, shall we say. The noise level was unusually high for the place as there was a party going on. I wasn't terribly bothered by the experience but was generously compensated by the staff. Much appreciated! See you next time. 🙂

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

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You can order delivery directly from Cafe Vinoteca - Sacramento using the Order Online button. Cafe Vinoteca - Sacramento also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cafe Vinoteca - Sacramento also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 487-1331.

Cafe Vinoteca - Sacramento is rated 3.1 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 487-1331

Other options

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Google Map for Cafe Vinoteca - Sacramento

3535 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95864

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sacramento
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vinotecarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(916) 487-1331
Catering
We offer cater portions for takeout and delivery, everything off of the menu, and customizable!!
Private party facilities
Think of Vinoteca for your next special occasion or business meeting. We can accommodate large groups and offer custom menus.
Private party contact
Stacy Schwarz: (855) 414-8415

Cafe Vinoteca - Sacramento

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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Antipasti / Appetizers

Garlic Bread

Artichoke Bruschetta$12.00

Fried Eggplant$12.00

Risotto Cakes$13.00

Calamari$14.00

Antipasto$12.00

Shrimp Cocktail$12.00

Mussels & Clams$15.00

Smoked Salmon Crostini$12.00

Zuppe E Insalate / Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day

Minestrone

House Salad

Caesar *

Grilled Romaine

Italiana Salad

Walnut Arugula

Prawn Louie$15.00

Spinach Salmon$16.00

Steak Salad$18.00

Caprese$12.00

Sandwiches / Hamburgers

California Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Meatball Sandwich$14.00

Garlic Steak Sandwich$18.00

SBLT$16.00

Vinoteca Burger$15.00

Italian Sausage$14.00

Mushroom Demi Burger$15.00

Pizza

Margherita$15.00

Carne Italiana$15.00

Chicken Pesto$15.00

Create your Own$12.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Bolognese & Meatballs$16.00

Salmon Fettuccine$19.00

Lasagna$16.00

Spaghetti Mussels$18.00

Gnocchi$18.00

Linguine Clams$21.00

Pasta Verdura$18.00

Chicken Parmesan$16.00

Chicken Cannelloni$18.00

Carne E Pesce / Meat & Fish

Pollo Fritto$21.00

Salmon Griglia$23.00

Capesante$25.00

Veal Marsala$28.00

Zuppa Reale$35.00

Filet Mignon$38.00

Bistecca$24.00

Desserts

Tiramisu$9.00

Banana Cream Pie$8.00

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee$9.00

Spumoni Gelato$7.00

Vanilla Bean Gelato$7.00

Affogato$8.00

Chocolate Cake$9.00

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