Aioli Bodega Espanola

4.8

2119 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 23 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Welcome to Aioli Bodega Espanola where our authentic food, wine and ambiance will transport you to Andalusia. We provide tapas, entrees and desserts for lunch, dinner, private events, and catering.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 447-9440
Website
http://aiolibodega.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Pablo Hernandez
Catering
Please come in or give us a call to discuss your particular catering needs.

Location
1800 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Area
Sacramento
Cross Street
18th and L
Parking details
Aside from street parking there is convenient public parking offered Monday- Sunday evenings on 17th Street between L and Capitol.
Entertainment
We have a latin guitar player playing Thursday, Friday, and most Saturdays.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

ENSALADA CON POLLOUS$10.50
grilled chicken breast, bell peppers, mixed greens, waffle fries & aioli
ENSALADA DE LA MODA*US$9.95
spinach salad, green beans, carrots, beets, olives, potatoes, eggs and raw tuna, light vinaigrette
ENSALADA DE BACALAUS$13.50
pan-seared salted cod fish, potato, peppers, onion, olives, mixed greens

bocadillos

BOCADILLO DE BISTECA* ^US$11.50
prime top sirloin, caramelized onions & mushrooms, coca bread, side salad, waffle fries & aioli
BOCADILLO DE PUERCO^US$9.50
pan-seared pork tenderloin, pineapple, coca bread, side salad, waffle fries & aioli
BOCADILLO DE CORDERO^US$11.50
roasted lamb shank, eggplant puree, garlic, tomato confit, coca bread, side salad, waffle fries & aioli
BOCADILLO VEGETARIANA^US$9.50
sauteed vegetables, potato, mushrooms, garlic, coca bread, side salad waffle fries & aioli

especialidades

BISTECA DE RESUS$14.95
grilled new york strip steak, mojo cilantro sauce, roasted vegetables
POLLO CON MOLEUS$12.95
pan-seared chicken, orange mole sauce, green herb risotto
HAMBURGUESA CATALANA^US$12.50
grilled masa chorizo & ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, padron peppers, brie cheese, brioche burger bun, side salad, waffle fries & aioli

What 2,119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Romantic
Sacramento
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aioli Bodega Espanola offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious tapas," "authentic paella," and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "friendly staff," making it a perfect spot for celebrations. While there are occasional service hiccups, the restaurant consistently provides flavorful dishes and a welcoming ambiance.

2,119 Reviews

V
Veronica
VIP
Sacramento
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and wine was great! Highly recommend the lunch specials and have them pair you the wine.
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Jean
VIP
Baltimore
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous food! Lamb shank was amazing, duck breast was delicious, lasagna was yummy! Table next to us was SO loud, but thankfully they left a little while after we arrived. We enjoyed it greatly after that!
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Ernesto
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch in a warm ambiance. Our server was great Thank you
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T
Sacramento
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Large menu with many wonderful creations. The service is very good here as well. Really we need to come more often!
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Kevin
VIP
Sacramento
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience dining here. It was nice to see the place bustling with energy and a holiday vibe. Service was great with our waitress Jenna very knowledgeable and helpful with the broad menu selections and specials. We had our favorites and tried new dishes including two desserts.
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Kori
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fabulous food never disappoints. Service is great too!
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Megan
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aioli consistently delivers amazing cuisine and ambiance. From the owner’s initial greeting at the door to the incredible service and hospitality provided by each and every team member, the dining experience at Aioli is one of the best on Sacramento.
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AARON
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good. Service was kind, thoughtful, and listened. They seemed a bit understaffed, but the service was generally attentive. I will come back again.
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Rick
VIP
Memphis/West TN
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and consistent food and service! This is one of my favorite go-to spots for great food and awesome service!
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Michele
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was excellent! We’ll be back.
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FAQs

Aioli Bodega Espanola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 447-9440.

Aioli Bodega Espanola is rated 4.8 stars by 2119 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1800 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
18th and L
Area
Sacramento
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Aside from street parking there is convenient public parking offered Monday- Sunday evenings on 17th Street between L and Capitol.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pablo Hernandez
Entertainment
We have a latin guitar player playing Thursday, Friday, and most Saturdays.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://aiolibodega.com/
Phone number
(916) 447-9440
Catering
Please come in or give us a call to discuss your particular catering needs.

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Aioli Bodega Espanola

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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PAELLA MARISCOS

PAELLA DE HONGOS

PERA "AIOLI"

Menu Del Dia

FISH

PASTA

STEW

ensaladas

ENSALADA CON POLLOUS$10.50

ENSALADA DE LA MODA*US$9.95

ENSALADA DE BACALAUS$13.50

bocadillos

BOCADILLO DE BISTECA* ^US$11.50

BOCADILLO DE PUERCO^US$9.50

BOCADILLO DE CORDERO^US$11.50

BOCADILLO VEGETARIANA^US$9.50

especialidades

BISTECA DE RESUS$14.95

POLLO CON MOLEUS$12.95

HAMBURGUESA CATALANA^US$12.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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