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At Willow you’ll find a captivating blend of Southern Italian and Mediterranean coastal flavors awaits. Nestled in the vibrant 4th Street district of Sacramento, California, this culinary haven offers house-made pastas, the freshest seafood, and enticing game meats that delight the palate. Surrounded by vibrant colors and intricate textures, guests can unwind, celebrate, and savor every bite in a welcoming, hospitable environment.
Hours
| Friday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1006 4th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 983-8001
Website: http://www.willowsacramento.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
Alison M C
Went for happy hour w a friend. My smash cocktail ($10) plus her hugo spritz ($12) and 2 appetizers (wings, eggplant tower) came to $65 with tip. What kind of HH pricing is that? Pretty interior but probably won’t be back. Also they didn’t have parking validation for my friend.
… moreTravis Gylling
Four out of five stars just because of pricing. Everything else is perfect. Great food, very clean restaurant on the street level of the Exchange hotel. Burger was on the happy hour menu and had great flavor.
… moreRobert
I assume most people probably wouldn’t eat here at “Willow” if they knew just how dirty and unsanitary their kitchen really is:
– Hair, dust and grease buildups underneath, and on top of all the stoves and other cooking equipment. Most equipment looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in months, if not longer.
– Used gloves and old moldy food underneath the stoves, prep stations and other equipment in the kitchen.
– Live and dead cockroaches in the kitchen where the food is being cooked, and inside the walk-in refrigerator where all the meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables are stored.
– The cast iron pans they cook the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes in are always left filthy dirty with dust all over them. Multiple times I witnessed them pour pancake batter directly into a dirty pan built up with grease and dust without cleaning it out first.
– If you’ve ever wondered why their “Bucatini Carbonara” dish tastes under seasoned and watered down, that’s because it literally is. They run their pasta boiling machine with unfiltered tap water and NO SEA SALT…just plain water. And the “Cream Sauce” is made up of 1 part WATER, 1 part Heavy Cream and 1 Egg yolk.
Cooks seemingly do not even know how to properly sauté either. I personally witnessed multiple breakfast cooks, even the Sous and Executive Chefs throw COLD oil and COLD ingredients in a COLD sauté pan all at the same time…then put it on the stove burner, and start stirring and tossing the ingredients before the pan or oil even heats up!
Not to mention they all gossip about each other like they’re in high-school. Everyone from the Bartender Jon, the Pastry Chef Amanda, and even the Sous Chef Dan talks badly about the Executive Chef Scott Carr behind his back…saying he doesn’t know what he’s doing. I was warned not to let him cook my lunch, and they also said he previously took the Gnocchi off the menu because he didn’t know how to cook it correctly, and kept burning the brown butter.
They were also operating their kitchen here with a dishwashing machine that had NO HOT WATER for months. Which is a huge ⚠️Health Code Violation⚠️
They told me it had been like that already for a while because the higher ups were being lazy and taking their sweet time to approve getting it fixed.
HOT water is crucial for effective cleaning and sanitation! A lack of hot water can lead to an inadequate removal of food debris and potential bacterial growth, creating a HEALTH RISK. Even though they do have soap and sanitizer…that and mere COLD water alone is not enough to eliminate all the germs, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.
Fine dining? This place is an absolute mess.
Eat at your own risk ☠️
… more– Hair, dust and grease buildups underneath, and on top of all the stoves and other cooking equipment. Most equipment looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in months, if not longer.
– Used gloves and old moldy food underneath the stoves, prep stations and other equipment in the kitchen.
– Live and dead cockroaches in the kitchen where the food is being cooked, and inside the walk-in refrigerator where all the meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables are stored.
– The cast iron pans they cook the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes in are always left filthy dirty with dust all over them. Multiple times I witnessed them pour pancake batter directly into a dirty pan built up with grease and dust without cleaning it out first.
– If you’ve ever wondered why their “Bucatini Carbonara” dish tastes under seasoned and watered down, that’s because it literally is. They run their pasta boiling machine with unfiltered tap water and NO SEA SALT…just plain water. And the “Cream Sauce” is made up of 1 part WATER, 1 part Heavy Cream and 1 Egg yolk.
Cooks seemingly do not even know how to properly sauté either. I personally witnessed multiple breakfast cooks, even the Sous and Executive Chefs throw COLD oil and COLD ingredients in a COLD sauté pan all at the same time…then put it on the stove burner, and start stirring and tossing the ingredients before the pan or oil even heats up!
Not to mention they all gossip about each other like they’re in high-school. Everyone from the Bartender Jon, the Pastry Chef Amanda, and even the Sous Chef Dan talks badly about the Executive Chef Scott Carr behind his back…saying he doesn’t know what he’s doing. I was warned not to let him cook my lunch, and they also said he previously took the Gnocchi off the menu because he didn’t know how to cook it correctly, and kept burning the brown butter.
They were also operating their kitchen here with a dishwashing machine that had NO HOT WATER for months. Which is a huge ⚠️Health Code Violation⚠️
They told me it had been like that already for a while because the higher ups were being lazy and taking their sweet time to approve getting it fixed.
HOT water is crucial for effective cleaning and sanitation! A lack of hot water can lead to an inadequate removal of food debris and potential bacterial growth, creating a HEALTH RISK. Even though they do have soap and sanitizer…that and mere COLD water alone is not enough to eliminate all the germs, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.
Fine dining? This place is an absolute mess.
Eat at your own risk ☠️
Cynny P
Excellent service! I just had breakfast at willow and the server was so professional, kind and a total gentleman. He made sure I got my food right away due to a timing constraint I had. The food was fast and so delicious, it was also very healthy which I appreciate! I will recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful environment and good breakfast. (I haven’t tried the dinner but I’m sure it’s delicious too).
Thank you for a great experience!
… moreThank you for a great experience!
Colleen McGee
Excellent experience for Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. Food was delicious aside from one of the main courses not being as hot as I would like (I give some leeway on holidays though because I know how slammed restaurants are). Everything was flavorful and unique and the service was impeccable. Wine was good and post-dinner cocktails on point. I’m looking forward to our next dining experience with Willow. Also, even though this is attached to a hotel, you would never know it. Atmosphere is lovely and the space is completely separate from the hotel lobby. Really great experience overall. We’ll be back!
… moreSarah Klegman
Happy to share this updated recommendation for Willow! The owner invited us back for a complimentary meal, during which they more than made up for our past experience with such thoughtful hospitality and absolutely delicious plates. The pork belly Benedict was fantastic – tender and flavorful, and the mixed greens had a light dressing that we loved. The avocado bowl was great – I particularly loved the crispy copa and expertly poached eggs. The pièce de résistance was the lemon ricotta pancake! A slight crisp on the outside and fluffy and moist on the inside. And the chantilly whipped cream! Oh my. We’ll be having dreams about it for days. Grateful to Willow for having us back, and we look forward to returning again soon 🙂 ps, the Bloody Mary and selection of mimosa options were great.
… moreJessica Herring
Came with a large party to celebrate a birthday. It took a really long time to receive the food and they forgot my meal. Took another 30min for someone to pop back up to let them know I didn’t get my food and by then my party was done eating so I told them don’t worry about it. My boyfriend got the gnocchi which was really good and I was able to taste my friends Brussel sprouts which were great, too. For the $157 in gratuity I should have at least gotten my meal so I can’t say the cost of the meal plus gratuity was justified.
… moreOlav “ᚢᛚᚹ” Folland
Better than expected even above what you would expect from a 5-star restaurant. Food-wise everything was perfectly done and just the right amount for a course. The waiter was prompt and courteous, even anticipating our needs. The bartender even makes a decent Old Fashioned
The hard part is that it’s downtown and parking is always an adventure. Fortunately there are a number of paid garages in the area to offset the minimal street spots. There is, however, a drop zone for disabled persons on 4th
… moreThe hard part is that it’s downtown and parking is always an adventure. Fortunately there are a number of paid garages in the area to offset the minimal street spots. There is, however, a drop zone for disabled persons on 4th
Sharine P
Stayed at the Exchange, so I stopped by early Tuesday morning for breakfast. Ambience was nice, I was seated next to the giant windows.
I got the Willow breakfast: just standard eggs, potatoes, and sausage with sourdough bread for about 18 dollars. Food was very yummy, portions were large, the fingerling potatoes were crispy and salty.
Server was attentive. They allow you to bill to the room to use your hotel food and beverage credit at the restaurant. 100% would recommend if you’re in the area or staying at the Hilton here!
… moreI got the Willow breakfast: just standard eggs, potatoes, and sausage with sourdough bread for about 18 dollars. Food was very yummy, portions were large, the fingerling potatoes were crispy and salty.
Server was attentive. They allow you to bill to the room to use your hotel food and beverage credit at the restaurant. 100% would recommend if you’re in the area or staying at the Hilton here!
kat Folland
(visited May 17th, 2025)
The food was lovely, good seafood, nice cocktails and appetizers. Food arrived in a timely fashion.
The restaurant itself was also lovely, nicely appointed and the lighting was good.
The server was truly excellent.
This place is way out of my normal price range but that’s a me problem.
… moreThe food was lovely, good seafood, nice cocktails and appetizers. Food arrived in a timely fashion.
The restaurant itself was also lovely, nicely appointed and the lighting was good.
The server was truly excellent.
This place is way out of my normal price range but that’s a me problem.