2000 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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- Tue11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Wed11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Thu11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Fri11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sat5 PM – 9:30 PM
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- Italian
The Waterboy has cooked Northern Italian and Southern French dishes on Capitol Avenue since 1996. House made pappardelle with braised beef is a standout, and the seasonal menu keeps close ties to regional farms. The long running Midtown room stays grounded at the same address, quietly refining a cross border style built around what the growers bring in.
Picks from Sactown Magazine and The Sacramento Bee
- French
The Waterboy has served Midtown from Capitol Avenue since 1996, with a menu rooted in Southern France and northern Italy. Veal sweetbreads, house-made pasta, potato gratin, and seasonal produce show up across the plates. Rick Mahan's kitchen keeps the bistro vocabulary recognizable while letting nearby Sacramento farms shape the details of each dish.
Picks from The Sacramento Bee and Sactown Magazine
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