Come savor Allora– a unique dining experience where plates will no longer be the center of focus. Located at the corner of 53rd Street and Folsom Boulevard in East Sacramento, the building, which used to be home to Rust Florist, has undergone an impressive transformation inside, but still retains its lovely, modest exterior. Allora serves exquisite Italian cuisine in a small but elegant setting. The prix-fixe menu includes oysters and Carne Cruda provides guests an impeccable experience while they indulge every one of their five senses.
A small, impressive variety of pastas are all house-made and really show off the kitchen’s skill without being over-the-top about it. For example, the bucatini pasta layered with crab, sea urchin, and garlic cream is rich and indulgent while still allowing each ingredient to be tasted in every bite. The cream sauce also does an amazing job of bringing the dish together while still letting each ingredient stand out – it’s a wonderful balance that is both cohesive and delicious. If Italian food is on your mind, Allora’s menu will galvanize your senses. They offer a great variety of food for all types of eaters such as vegan + veg or non-vegetarian for dinner.
Allora’s cuisine could be best described as fine dining with an Italian twist. The dishes served are not only beautiful and elegant in their presentation, but also pack a sophisticated flavor that is sure to please any palate. The Insalta di Mare is a perfect example of this, with its medley of shrimp, calamari, crab, and mussels that are all cooked to perfection. It is then served with a salad of shaved asparagus and pea tendrils, making it a true work of art. The short eats served here like Pappardelle or Tajarin, have the power to cheer everyone with the soul food.
The plate is more beautiful than a spring garden, with a few strategically placed dots of forest-green dressing and a fluttering yellow pansy. The textures are perfect and made more interesting by the addition of a smattering of pillowy-soft cannellini beans. Much like the quickly vanishing spring, the plate is gone in a few forkfuls—just enough time to enjoy the experience and then regret it was over so soon.
Dining at Allora is an experience that no one will ever forget! This high-end restaurant offers a great chance to explore a three, four, or five-course tasting menu to enjoy a fancy lunch at times when you are broke.
Allora is a clean and modern restaurant that still manages to give off a cozy and inviting vibe. This is largely due to the owners’ passion for good food and sustainable ingredients. The decor is tasteful, with shades of white, wood, and deep green throughout the space. The menu features fresh pasta, local fish, and Italian wines, all cooked to perfection. The cavatelli, for instance, is made from scratch before being napped in a garlic-and-tomato sauce bobbing with chunks of sausage and summer squash.
Take a break from the everyday and indulge in a meal at Allora. Executive Chef Deneb Williams and Advanced Sommelier Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou have created three delicious and culturally-inspired dining options for you to choose from. Whether you want a three, four, or five-course meal, we have something to tantalize your taste buds. And because they source locally whenever possible, you can be sure you’re getting the freshest ingredients Sacramento has to offer. So come on in and enjoy some time at Allora. It’s a guarantee it will be a moment you won’t soon forget!
