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Willow, Sacramento, CA

Willow

4.3
4.3
385 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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

What 385 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sacramento

    Romantic

  • Sacramento

    Italian

  • Sacramento

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Willow offers a chic dining experience with "amazing food," a warm atmosphere, and attentive service. Noteworthy dishes include the "crispy French skin chicken" and focaccia bread. While some guests experienced slow service, the restaurant's inviting ambience and "knowledgeable staff" make it a "gem in Sacramento," ideal for special occasions.

385 Reviews
  1. Glen

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and our waiter Tyler was amazing

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  2. Cody

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, service was very fast with frequent checks and helpful with questions regarding the menu with a very nice ambiance

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  3. Luke

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    0/5 – Disastrous Experience, Ruined Our Valentine’s Day We had high hopes for Willow, but this was hands down the worst dining experience we’ve ever had. We waited 45 minutes just to be seated, and service was painfully slow from there. It took over an hour to get the focaccia, which arrived doughy, tasteless, and completely unsalted. Our appetizer didn’t show up until almost two hours in, and we finally gave up and left after 2 hours and 15 minutes—without ever receiving our main course or dessert. To top it off, they didn’t even offer a full refund despite the disastrous service. Absolutely unacceptable. We won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone looking for a decent meal, let alone a special occasion. Let me know if you want any edits!

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  4. Michael

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience and the food was nice. The cost could have been more reasonable.

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  5. AngelaM

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and menu! Evan and Tyler were fantastic and took great care of our group. Nice wine selection and great cocktails.

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  6. Carlos

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a good experience. However, the price was not justified. It was very good but not $50+-a-dish great.

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  7. Wesley

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a very nice restaurant for a couples date night, our server was attentive and the food is first rate. Options on the menu are somewhat limited, with not as many Italian dishes as I expected, but the food we did order was tasty and prepared well.

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  8. Paulina

    VIP

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is extremely pricey but it is delicious, decor is beautiful, and service is great.

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  9. Kimi

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was really cute and I will for sure be back. I want to try the lemon ricotta pancakes next time ( they were sold out) so next time for sure!

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  10. Bryan

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Slightly disappointed with the food from dinner. Group of four and we all had issues with our meals: over cooked chicken, prawns tasted recently thawed, gnocchi was served lukewarm… at this price point, I would expect a bit more. Servers and their service was great though.

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FAQs

Willow is rated 4.3 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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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