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Willow, Sacramento, CA

Willow

4.3
4.3
344 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Willow Restaurant & Bar invites you to indulge in a refined dining experience, through Southern Italian and Mediterranean Sea-inspired cuisine. Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Scott Carr, Willow masterfully blends the decadence of house-made breads and pastas with the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean seafood and spices.

Located within The Exchange Sacramento, Curio Collection by Hilton, Willow is the perfect backdrop for a romantic date night dinner, festive celebrations, or a sophisticated company dinner. Conveniently situated Downtown Commons (DOCO) and old Town Sacramento, Willow is the premier destination for Happy Hour before heading to an event at Golden 1 Center. Join us for an evening of seasonal, handcrafted cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine selection, and savor in the finest dining that Sacramento has to offer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Breakfast, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 938-8001
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Willow's Private Dining Room is able to seat up to 16 people comfortably. Willow also offers semi-private dining options; Willow J Street which includes the private dining room seats up to 45 guests and Willow Ally which seats up to 30 guests. For buyout information, please see visit our website.
  • Private party contact
    Malik Washington: (916) 931-3307
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    4th and J Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We have two public parking lots located within just 1 block of Willow. Located @ 3rd street, Underneath I-5. The second lot is the DOCO parking lots. Ample space in both lots. We also offer valet parking for $10 per hour up to $40.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • DAOU Wine Dinner

    $215.33 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 11, 2024 - Dec 5, 2024
    Step into an evening of elegance and culinary artistry at Willow Sacramento’s exclusive DAOU Wine Dinner. Experience a refined journey of flavor as Executive Chef Scott Carr and Sous Chef Jonathan Mullins present a masterfully curated 5-course menu, thoughtfully paired with the exceptional wines of DAOU Vineyards by wine experts Megan Brenan & Natalie Hawkins. DAOU, renowned for their craftsmanship from Paso Robles, offers wines that embody passion and precision. Savor the complexities of their signature Cabernets and the grace of their Chardonnays. Join us Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 6:00 pm for an unforgettable evening of world-class wines and cuisine. For your convenience a 20% gratuity and the 8.75% sales tax have been included.
    DAOU Wine Dinner Photo
  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    We are excited to invite you to spend Thanksgiving Dinner with us! Chef Scott and Sous Chef Jon have curated a special Thanksgiving menu this year. At $95pp and $45 for children you will enjoy four courses of Thanksgiving classics with a twist. Reserve your table now as we fill up quickly! We are serving Dinner from 1PM to 7:30PM. *Please note that this will be the only menu offered on Thanksgiving Day*

What 344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sacramento

    Italian

  • Sacramento

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Willow offers a "lovely experience" with its inviting ambiance and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "amazing" bruschetta and arancini balls, while the pork loin and unique cocktails are also highlights. Despite occasional slow service, the staff is attentive, and the menu's creativity keeps diners returning.

344 Reviews
  1. KEllYG

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent, the food was disappointing. Caesar salad was basic and the dressing was bland. Bruschetta was very good. New York steaks were chewy, so clearly not a prime cut, which I expected at the high end price. Also covered in a teriyaki style sauce that was unappealing. The cheesecake was very good. The lemon cake was straight from a freezer, not good. Cocktail was very good.

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  2. Hasti

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic food experience, great service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Ambiance beautiful. Food is ok and overpriced.

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  4. Doug

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, especially the Cioppino. Our waiter was very attentive. I don’t understand why it wasn’t very busy on a Friday night.

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  5. David

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very, very, very slow service on a day with only few tables to serve. Server mentioned staffing issues compared to her other job but that excuse was not valid considering how few of tables there were. Very strange… we were brought a tray of sodas that no one asked and almost expected to take them. 8 sodas that no one asked for. Seemed as though our orders were forgotten and this was an attempted make good. Would love to give the establishment more business but hard to trust it considering this isn’t the first time it’s been so slow. We were hosting a key partner for this meal and no one left happy.

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  6. Davide

    Central Coast

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, high standards service very attentive. I will back soon

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  7. Arlene

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, the ambiance & the service. Will revisit again and highlt recommend.

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  8. Rachel

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent but would have liked a few more pasta options since they make their own pasta

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The seasonal drinks were not good. And we were steered away from other ones we were originally thinking of ordering so I can’t even imagine what they were like. The food was pretty good but not worth the price we paid.

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  10. Kelly

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite spot in downtown Sacramento. The vibe is 10/10. Food is 10/10. Their sommelier, Evan, is so knowledgeable. This place in general is a gem in Sacramento!

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FAQs

Willow is rated 4.3 stars by 344 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Willow

1006 4th St, Sacramento, CA 95814-3303

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th and J Street
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Breakfast, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We have two public parking lots located within just 1 block of Willow. Located @ 3rd street, Underneath I-5. The second lot is the DOCO parking lots. Ample space in both lots. We also offer valet parking for $10 per hour up to $40.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (916) 938-8001
  • Private party facilities
    Willow's Private Dining Room is able to seat up to 16 people comfortably. Willow also offers semi-private dining options; Willow J Street which includes the private dining room seats up to 45 guests and Willow Ally which seats up to 30 guests. For buyout information, please see visit our website.
  • Private party contact
    Malik Washington: (916) 931-3307
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