
Casual American bistro serving handmade pasta & sandwiches in a bright space with brick walls.
Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–8 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2107 P St, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 440-9611
Website: http://www.adamoskitchen.com/
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Reviews
The service was amazing.
We went based on a review we saw on social media about the food, but it was disappointing. I was excited to see such a specialized menu so I had high hopes, but it was all very bland. The pasta was heavy and greasy and had no flavor at all, and the risotto was not creamy just seemed like plain rice and lacked flavor as well.
Would I come here again? Perhaps just for the atmosphere, so maybe to share a bottle of wine or something, but not if I was looking for a meal.
Tucked on the corner of 21st and P in Sacramento’s buzzing Midtown, Adamo’s Kitchen looks modest from the sidewalk—exposed brick, a chalkboard specials sign, maybe eight tables and a long communal bench. Step inside, though, and the place wraps you in garlic-scented hugs. The Adamo family (dad John rolling pasta in the open kitchen, daughter Chiara greeting every regular by name) has turned this 40-seat nook into the neighborhood’s living room. On the night I visited, the room hummed with first dates, birthday toasts, and one guy proposing over the carbonara. Yes, she said yes.
I came hungry and left borderline euphoric, thanks to three dishes that should be protected by California law.
First, the meatballs. Three fist-sized orbs of Niman Ranch beef and pork arrive swimming in Sunday gravy so bright you can taste the San Marzano tomatoes. One bite and the meatball collapses into velvet; the parm shavings melt on contact. I mopped every drop with the house garlic bread—crisp exterior, pillowy middle, brushed with roasted garlic butter that should come with a warning label.
Next, the chicken alfredo. Forget the gloopy dorm-room version. Adamo’s fettuccine is extruded fresh daily, ridged just enough to cradle the sauce. The cream is light yet luxurious, sparked with black pepper and a whisper of nutmeg. Grilled Mary’s chicken strips carry perfect char marks and stay juicy inside. Twirl, bite, sigh—repeat until the bowl is a crime scene of sauce streaks.
And the french fries? Sacrilege to order fries at a pasta temple, yet these “sucio” fries are legendary for good reason. Hand-cut Kennebecs, double-fried, then buried under melted mozzarella, pancetta bits, garlic aioli, and a snowfall of parm. They’re the love child of poutine and garlic fries, and I fought my friend for the crispy shards at the bottom.
Service is pure Sacramento: zero pretension, maximum warmth. Our server Erin remembered my friend’s gluten-free request from six months ago and steered us to the polenta add-on without being asked. Wines by the glass lean Italian and under $12; the house Chianti punches way above its weight.
Portions are generous but not obscene—enough to share, enough to take home a midnight snack. My tab for two apps, two entrées, fries, and three glasses of wine: $94 before tip. In 2025 dollars, that’s a steal for handmade everything.
One tiny quibble: the room fills fast. Reserve on Resy or risk the “maybe a seat at the bar” shuffle. Otherwise? Flawless.
Adamo’s isn’t chasing Michelin stars; it’s chasing the feeling you get when someone’s Italian grandma cooks for you and refuses to let you leave hungry. Mission accomplished. I’m already plotting my return for the winter gnocchi and the next pasta-making class. Five stars, zero notes, endless cravings.
The wine? Even better knowing it comes from the owner’s own vineyard in Italy. It’s the kind of place where the wine isn’t just poured, it’s shared.
And don’t skip dessert. The cannolis are crisp, creamy, and dangerously good.
Bonus: the cooking classes are fantastic. Fun, hands-on, and packed with authentic techniques you’ll actually use at home.
An unforgettable experience from first sip to last bite.
The menu is well-thought out. It isn’t extensive, but we liked that they offer some classics and some of their own culinary fusions. We think they are attempting to create their name in the Italian cuisine industry here in Sac, as they seem to have updated menu items, they serve wines from their family vineyards in Italy and are also promoting pasta making classes. I love that!
Ok, onto the wine and food. I ordered their classic white, which was 50% Chardonnay and 50% blend and my husband ordered their classic red, which was a red blend. I don’t know which component of my white was buttery, but the wine wasn’t as crisp as I was hoping for. The red blend was better.
Food wise, they did a good job overall. We ordered their stuffed cherry peppers as an appetizer, the gnocchi, and the four cheese ravioli. The stuffed cherry peppers were simple, elegant and delicious! The plate was a few cherry peppers stuffed with goat cheese served on a bed arugula with a drizzle of an excellent balsamic vinaigrette with some black pepper. The simplicity of the components made this plate even more delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Highly recommend ordering this appetizer.
Onto the pastas: the gnocchi was excellent – light, melting in the mouth with ample amount of delicious sauce. This is one of the best gnocchi plates my husband has had, and he is particular about his gnocchi! The garlic bread was a tad disappointing because it could have done with a more butter and garlic. It felt a little dry and didn’t taste like fresh bread. Dipping it in the gnocchi sauce helped, but I would’ve liked better bread.
The four cheese ravioli took some bites for me to like it. My main issue with it was that I thought the ravioli was slightly undercooked but my husband felt it was ok. The pastas are all handmade so we commend them on making the ravioli but maybe we needed to boil it for a couple more minutes? The sauce for the ravioli was very good – spicy thanks to the peppers, lots of pine nuts and spinach. The cheese inside the ravioli was decent, but just that – cheese, no additional flavors there. I had the same complaint about the garlic bread not being buttered/garlicky enough. I think this dish is almost there but needs a few tweaks.
For dessert, we got the tiramisu. The look of it was disappointing because it was not made as a big portion but constructed in a jar. The look was aesthetically pleasing for a flair but this meant that the dessert didn’t come together like a normal tiramisu does. It was also overtly sweet. The color was quite pale. We would’ve liked more coffee. We’ve definitely had better tiramisu desserts before.
I think this is a great restaurant. Their service is fast, the servers are friendly and once inside, you forget how the outside is! They have some cool decor like the wall of $2 bills. Their food is definitely hitting the mark for the most part, but they need a few tweaks here and there. A few weeks ago, we went to Paesanos where we had a great experience. Between the two, Paesanos leads currently because of their garlic bread and the tiramisu but I think Adamo’s has a higher quality of pasta.
We will be back to try more of your menu!
Treating some musicians to dinner after a concert and called up to get a last minute table, thankfully able to get in, and what a wonderful meal.
Hard not to order a good carbonara especially when seeing guanciale used correctly.
Highly recommend calling a bit in advanced for reservations, save a few hours to spend here. Great hospitality from whom I presume was the owner, felt like being back in New England in the best way.
Atmosphere and Service:
Adamo’s has a cozy, intimate setting, which is great for smaller groups. However, it may not be the best fit for larger parties, as the atmosphere felt a bit cramped. Additionally, we were asked by the owner to quiet down, despite another table also celebrating a birthday, which felt inconsiderate. The restaurant also lacked air conditioning, making it quite uncomfortable.
Food:
The food was mostly a miss. The standout dish was an appetizer with octopus and fennel, which was deliciously prepared. The meatball and polenta dish was also quite good. Unfortunately, the carbonara was overly oily, and the bacon was undercooked. Another guest’s gnocchi special was extremely spicy and lacked seasoning. The arancini appetizer was bland, and the bruschetta was just average.
I wouldn’t go there again because it literally and figuratively left a bad taste in my mouth.
Hope this helps you not have a bad experience on your birthday