Fabian's Italian Bistro

4.7

1912 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Voted Best Italian Restaurant in Sacramento! Fabian's Italian Bistro serves locally sourced ingredients crafted into classic Italian dinners, lunches and brunches. On the weekend, you can enjoy brunch with classic eggs benedict, avocado toast or even the "chef's mess". At dinner or lunch service, take a peek at the special wine and cocktail menu, which is filled with both local and imported options.

Fabian’s Italian Bistro is worth checking out any day, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood on Tuesday or Wednesday, you’re in for a treat. Tasting Tuesday dinners include an ever-changing special tasting menu, where you can try smoked pork, scallops, pork tenderloin, polenta, squid ink spaghetti and more. Wednesdays at Fabian’s Italian Bistro feature select house favorite wines for half price, plus they allow you to bring your own bottle with no corkage.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 536-9891
Website
http://www.fabiansitalianbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
11755 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Neighborhood
Fair Oaks
Cross street
Madison Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

What 1,912 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Great for outdoor dining
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Italian
Sacramento
Great for outdoor dining
Sacramento
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fabian's Italian Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with its "gorgeous patio" perfect for al fresco dining. Guests rave about the "wonderful restaurant" atmosphere, "delicious food," and "phenomenal service." Highlights include the Chicken Piccata and Linguine Scampi. The restaurant's seasonal menu and attentive staff make it a "gem" in Sacramento's dining scene.

1,912 Reviews

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Christina
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The cocktails, food and service are always good at Fabians.
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Angel
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It felt like an upscale hidden gem. The food and drinks were good, and the atmosphere was great. It also has a really nice large patio that I will be trying in warmer weather. I’ll be back!
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David
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Fabian’s and always enjoy the outdoor patio if the weather permits it? The menu is always exciting, especially with the specials, along with a wonderful wine list. Great service and ambience. We love it! David Dellinger
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Cinny
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been to Fabian's several times and they are consistently good.
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DonnaE
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of our regular spots. Food was excellent. The bar service is slow.
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Patrick
VIP
Sacramento
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fabian's has always been a great place to get a lot of bang for the buck. Sometime after COVID hit, they changed chefs and the food is just not quite as good as it once was. They used to do killer pork chops and they do not offer them anymore that we can tell - or very infrequently. Instead they have a porchetta that my husband tried and will not order again. I usually order the salmon and it seems to be the one entree that is reliably good regardless of the preparation. Another go-to is the linguine scampi; however it is in a cream sauce. Although it remains really tasty, I wish they didn't have it in cream as it makes the dish pretty heavy. All of that said, if you pick the "right" dish it is still a great value place to eat. The outside patio is particularly enjoyable; one of the best in the area. Inside, the booths/tables offer a lot of privacy (although the interior is rather stark) and a good place to have great conversation with those you are dining with.
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Christian
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our neighborhood jewel. Excellent food, presentation, service and ambiance..
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Savanah
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Carly and the Fabian’s crew knock it out of the park for the Lasagna Thursday. We were so excited to try it for the first time for my boyfriend’s birthday. The food itself was not only delicious as always, but the people were so kind and welcoming. This will always be our go to for date nights, celebrations, and anytime we want our comfort foods because it always makes us feel warm and fuzzy to go to Fabian’s.
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George
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had the Sunday supper which was very good. Started with Caesar salad, followed by the Fettuccine colognes and the dessert
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Carl
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Knowledgeable and high quality service provided to us
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FAQs

Fabian's Italian Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Fabian's Italian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 536-9891.

Fabian's Italian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1912 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

11755 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Madison Avenue
Neighborhood
Fair Oaks
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.fabiansitalianbistro.com/
Phone number
(916) 536-9891

Fabian's Italian Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

What 1,912 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Fabian's Italian Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fabian's Italian Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Fabian's Italian Bistro currently accepting reservations?

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