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Fabian's Italian Bistro, Fair Oaks, CA

Fabian's Italian Bistro

4.6
4.6
1909 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 40 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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.

1,909 Reviews
  1. Cinny

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. DonnaE

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Patrick

    VIP

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Ben

    Sacramento

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again a great dinner at Fabian's. Our server, Becky, was outstanding - attentive but not hoovering. The food was excellent. This is one of our favorite restaurants.

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  9. Paul

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We like the food and service. Lunch time is quiet.

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  10. Calli

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Chef Carly and the staff have created an incredible dining experience. We frequent this restaurant and for many reasons. The ambiance, inside or outside, is comfortable and the lighting and setting is superb. The staff is on top of their game, you will never have an empty water glass, and it is clear they work together and you are never rushed. The menu is ever changing, and the fabulous flavors represent this. We are never disappointed at Fabian’s , it is our go to every time.

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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 4.6 stars by 1909 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fabian's Italian Bistro

11755 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Madison Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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