Review Allora Sacramento - Sacramento

I can't believe it took me so long to finally go here. That was a mistake...and I will be going back for my next special event. This restaurant is all around top-notch. This food is gorgeous, creative, aromatic, and best of all: delicious! Such beautiful food. Every single thing I ate was amazing! Super hard to pick any favorites, but I will give a shout out to the special crudo they offered while we were there: wagyu tartare served over a potato pave. And the Brentwood corn ravioli with applewood smoke. Those were particularky special to all of us at our table. Also, the atmosphere was wonderful. We all loved the modern styling of the restaurant. Really stylish and clean. A beautiful restaurant to show off their beautiful food. And finally, the service. All the people who helped us through our dinner were great, but our primary server named Zak was a true delight! Just like any amazing server, he enhanced our experience, avoiding being cumbersome or neglectful. He made excellent recommendations, was patient and great at explaining/providing details. But best of all, he helped make our experience fun. I'm anxiously waiting for my next visit.

Have eaten Italian fine dining several times across east & west coast, but this is definitely the one I would like to revisit. All the seasonings are quite original & impressive, and most importantly - it doesn’t override the ingredient’s flavor. Recommend Polpo, branizo, duck liver pate, and lobster fettuccine.

Definitely one of the best fine dining places(dating places) in Sac. The food quality is good(octopus with gnocchi and bomboloni were soooo good), the price is reasonable, the staff knows what he/she is doing. Wear whatever you feel comfortable.

I cannot say enough good things about our dining experience here. When we walked up we were seated immediately, they took our coats, and we were given beautiful hand wax stamped menus and a small starting taster with our drinks. The menu is intelligently crafted with tons of mix and match options, and every single dish that came out was not only visually beautiful but had a completely unique taste palette, most of which was super unexpected. The seafood was incredibly fresh, the meats tender and well seasoned/ marinated, and the veggies, fruits and other garnishes they chose complimented each flavor so perfectly. Absolutely one of the nicest and most attentive service staff I've ever had as well! Our waiter was so knowledgeable about the food and beverage menus and had fantastic suggestions for pairings with the food we ordered. At the very end the chef came to our table to speak with us and talk more about their processes and techniques which we really really appreciated, genuinely seems like a really smart guy. Overall we were so impressed with this restaurant and the staff, and I seriously cannot wait to come back and tell everyone else about it. Well done all of you :)

My partner and I came here for our anniversary. What a wonderful experience! We were greeted with “happy anniversary” by all the staff along with two glasses of champagne. The staff were very friendly, highly attentive, and very detailed in providing us information about the items on the menu. I appreciated the fact that the restaurant was fairy quiet so it was easier to have a conversation. The food was amazing, the entire experience felt like I was watching a performance, each dish that arrived looked like a work of art. I highly recommend coming here for a dining experience that tantalizes all your senses.

Incredibly delicious food. Top notch service. Very fair price for what you get. Overall this is a must go to if you enjoy fine dining - not going to be surprised if they get one or more stars in the near future. The food was all very well executed and had great flavor and depth - portion sizes are on the slightly generous size for a restaurant of this caliber (great value!), you definitely won't go home hungry if you choose the 4 or 5 plate option! Cocktail and wine list are great with a wide diversity of offerings. Service is very attentive and informative. Excited to swing by again next time we are in Sac!

Food was delicious. Went here for an anniversary and Zack answered all of our questions about the menu and gave us some yummy recommendations. Service and food 10/10.

Wonderful experience!!! We celebrated a friend’s birthday there and it was all of our first time at the restaurant. We all had the 4-course meal and two adult beverages. Everything was delicious!!! Best Octopus and Scallops I have ever had! Portions are on the smaller side but you end up full and satisfied. Zach (sp) was our server and was just celebrating one month of employment with Allora and he did a fantastic job!!

A special occasion place that won't disappoint. 3, 4 or 5 course menu with wine pairings to match. Great bar atmosphere if you're looking for date night and a lighter bite.

Phenomenal experience. From the moment I walked in I was impressed with the decor, both inside and on the patio. Most high end dinning experiences are dimly lit, but not Allora. I loved the flexibility of the menu and there were so many fantastic choices. Every course was fantastic. The service was impeccable. Would highly recommend.

I've been visiting Sacramento over the past several weekends and have several more to go before completing my food scene article for a magazine (I can't tell). I decided to visit Allora since it's relatively new, while still waiting a few weeks to get some of the kinks out. The restaurant itself is extremely beautiful. Its hard to believe this used to be a floral shop. The restaurant is transparent in its view of the dining room, the wine room, and (if you're sitting at the bar) the kitchen. The service was generally attentive too although dish removal was a bit slow. Now for the food...I ordered the carne crudo, which was basically a tartare. It was excellent. It certainly beat out Ella's version, which was my favorite in Sacramento. It was super garlicky and the egg yolk added a wonderful creaminess to the overall well seasoned tartare. It would have been a great touch for them to mix it table side with the greens that came with it like they do at Michael Mina. It was a bit awkward to add the greens on the fragile toast with the tartare without the toast breaking as the greens were all tangled up in one big heap. The pasta dish I ordered was the bucatini. Unfortunately, this was the let down of the night. I loved the pasta, but the uni flavored sauce overwhelmed the delectable Dungeness crab. It was simply a bowl of sauce with pasta on the "side." I wish the dish were lighter and perhaps I would have been inclined to order more. After all, true Italians believe that the pasta should be the star of the dish and not drowned with sauce. Overall, I'd come back to try another pasta dish and perhaps this Italian seafood establishment will live up to the Italian part.

So happy to have this new place in our neighborhood. Modern Italian food specializing in seafood. The space is beautiful, light and comfortable including an outdoor patio. The service is spot on. Elizabeth Rose recommends wonderful pairings of wine with food that bring out all of the flavors to their fullest. Chef Deneb & Chef Joe work together with her to create menus that will excite your palate and invite you to have a great meal. Bravo!

I loved this restaurant! It is a treat for the eyes. The space is beautiful as is the dishware, the staff and the presentation of their food. I highly recommend! Oh, the food is fabulous....

We were able to attend one of the soft opening nights at Allora. The food was spectacular and we loved the space. It's exciting to have such a gifted sommelier. Elizabeth Rose listened to the types of Nor Cal wines we loved and introduced us to fabulous Italian wines based on our tastes. And, again the food was spectacular. Very excited to return and happy to have this new restaurant in East Sacramento.

Excellent addition to East Sacramento. The oysters were the best I have had in town. probably even a step above Ella. Service was great especially considering it was the grand opening. This will be great for property values!

This is a beautiful restaurant with excellent food, drinks, and service. The food is modern Italian specializing in seafood. Their pasta is handmade, and so delicious. The atmosphere is light and open and elegant, with a breathtaking wall of wine, and each bottle in their inventory was personally selected by their sommelier Elizabeth-Rose. It’s a place that I plan to frequent many times. I highly recommend it!

This is an outstanding restaurant! We recommend that you make reservations. Dinner was wonderful, the dessert was amazing and the service was very personal . The only issue that we had was the parking. Everyone parks on the streets which are very narrow. We will definitely be back though.

Overpriced with small flavorless portions. The only reason I’m giving it two stars is because the wait staff were amazing and the wine, although over priced - was fabulous.

We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We were welcomed in, great ambience, professional service, fresh oysters, delicious and creative menu from cocktails to dessert. Allora is a welcome upscale addition to Sacramento’s dining scene. We’ll be back for sure.

Amazing food, service and ambience.. Highly recommend it, plus it’s walking distance from home.. Two thumbs up..��

Wonderful service and a great space. Very avant- garden menu however they overcooked the fish

The service was quick and attentive, the food was amazing and the wine choices were awesome. Always someone available to assist or answer questions. The dining areas themselves are inviting, not overly done, but very appealing to the eye, very tasteful.

Gorgeously done interior. Dishes are amazingly thought out and tasty. We ordered every small plate and three large plates for four people. Wait staff attentive and informative. Looking forward to summer nights outside. Wonderful addition to the local restaurant scene.

Best dining experience ever. Fantastic food, service, ambiance, drinks, filtered water, dessert, tour of wine cooler. Attention to detail throughout. Will definitely be back.

Just wonderful. Non traditional but still Italian perfection. Amazing wine and the coolest chairs in town.

Everything about this place is amazing. The food, ambiance, & service was all so good.

Look out Sacramento! Fabulous service, delicious food and such a beautiful atmosphere. We will be back for sure. So happy to have a restaurant of this caliber in the neighborhood!

Had dinner here last night, Tuesday 2/20/18. Service, food, wine selection, everything was excellent. Highly recommended, and I will be back.