Mattone
Fairgrounds, Sacramento
Restaurant in Sacramento, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mattone is a sensible East Sacramento pick for a composed dinner, especially for dates, family celebrations, or a small occasion where the room matters. Choose dinner over lunch for the fuller experience; cross-shop Allora for a higher-spend Italian night or Bacon & Butter for a much more casual, lower-cost plan.
About Mattone
A composed East Sacramento dinner
Mattone is useful when you are planning a Sacramento meal where the setting and the meal itself matter. The page positions it as a smart casual restaurant on Folsom Boulevard, suited to dates, family celebrations, business dinners, group outings, smaller occasions. Its neighborhood setting may appeal to local gatherings or visitors looking for a more intentional dinner plan.
How to plan your visit
Dinner is the broader option: posted evening hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–9:30 PM, Sunday from 4–8 PM. Lunch is listed Thursday and Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. The page also provides the restaurant’s address, phone number, website, OpenTable booking option, giving you practical starting points before you go.
What to verify
The available page details support the smart casual dress expectation and posted schedule. Before visiting, check current hours, reservation details, any menu changes directly. The page names Lasagne al Ragù di Carne, Pollo al Mattone, Gnocchi del Giorno as highlights, while seasonal variations and the daily gnocchi preparation may be worth asking about. Cuisine, pricing, awards, service format are not confirmed here, so use the page primarily to assess fit, timing, location.
Planning details
- Location
- 5723 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- mattonesac.com
- Phone
- +19167585557
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mattone reads like a neighborhood Italian that balances careful technique with local abundance. Located on Folsom Boulevard in Elmhurst, the dining room attracts a local, intentional clientele rather than tourists, which gives the space a quietly confident, charming atmosphere. The kitchen’s emphasis is methodical — importing culinary technique to showcase Central Valley produce — so the room feels less like a stage and more like a considered workshop where ingredient quality meets practiced execution. The overall effect is refined without feeling distant: an approachable, classic dinner spot where the food’s craftsmanship is the main event.
Best For
Mattone is best suited to evenings where the meal itself is the focus: date nights, business dinners, group outings and special-occasion meals all fit naturally here. The editorial framing places it alongside Sacramento’s upper-tier restaurants, calling out technique and produce as the restaurant’s strengths, which makes it a solid pick for diners seeking a refined, ingredient-driven Italian experience. Its neighborhood location on Folsom Boulevard also makes it a convenient choice for local gatherings where attentive service and thoughtfully executed plates matter more than spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Highlight the kitchen’s signature preparations when ordering: the Lasagne al Ragù di Carne, Pollo al Mattone and Gnocchi del Giorno are named highlights and good starting points. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on local produce and technique, ask the server about seasonal variations and the daily gnocchi preparation. For groups, plan dishes that showcase the kitchen’s method — richer ragù and roasted protein preparations — so everyone can sample the kitchen’s approach to classic Italian forms elevated by regional ingredients.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Cross-shop Mattone with Allora if you want to compare it with a higher-spend Italian night, or with Bacon & Butter for a more casual, lower-cost plan. OneSpeed, Corti Brothers, Café Rolle are also named Sacramento options to consider. Use the full Sacramento restaurants guide when cuisine, price, or booking certainty matters more than this venue’s location and schedule.
Restaurant context
When Mattone is the right Sacramento restaurant fit
Choose Mattone within Sacramento’s restaurant options when you want dinner to be the focus and its East Sacramento location, smart casual dress code, posted lunch or dinner hours fit your plans. It is especially suited to dates, family celebrations, business dinners, group outings, smaller occasions. If you prefer a higher-spend Italian night or a much more casual, lower-cost plan, compare the named alternatives before deciding.
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Compare Mattone
| Option | When it may fit | Planning cue | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattone | Composed dinners, dates, celebrations, or small occasions | Smart casual; dinner Tuesday–Sunday, with Thursday and Friday lunch | No published awards |
| Allora | A higher-spend Italian night | Use as a cross-shop when comparing Italian dinner plans | No published awards |
| Bacon & Butter | A much more casual, lower-cost plan | Consider when Mattone feels too formal or occasion-focused | No published awards |
| OneSpeed, Corti Brothers, or Café Rolle | Broader Sacramento restaurant comparison | Compare these named alternatives before deciding | No published awards |
FAQ
Mattone Ristorante FAQ
When is Mattone open?
Posted dinner hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–9:30 PM, Sunday from 4–8 PM. Lunch is listed Thursday and Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM.
Where is Mattone located?
Mattone is at 5723 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819. The page also lists OpenTable for reservations and provides the restaurant’s website and phone number.
