Sarafina's Italian Kitchen, nestled in Arnold, California, stands out as a beloved dining spot beloved by locals and visitors alike. The warm and inviting atmosphere immediately sets the tone for a memorable meal. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive service, making each visit feel special.
Diners rave about their delicious seafood dishes, with highlights including the crab cakes and calamari appetizers, both of which showcase freshness and flavor. The Fettuccini Alfredo and chicken parmesan emerge as particular favorites, demonstrating the kitchen's talent for crafting comforting yet sophisticated Italian cuisine. Guests like Travis Phillips found their meals to arrive quicker than expected, enhancing the overall dining experience.
For those seeking unique tastes, Cera Culbert’s praise for the shrimp Alfredo and local wine selection underscores the restaurant's commitment to pairing delightful flavors. Sue Hathaway’s recommendation of the chicken breast rolled in asparagus and the calamari adds a layer of excitement to the menu, suggesting a culinary journey worth taking.
While some dishes, such as the minestrone, may not resonate with everyone's palate, the overall consensus is clear: those who visit Sarafina's, especially with reservations, are sure to leave with satisfied cravings and plans to return.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Usually has a wait
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Sarafina's Italian Kitchen
Travis Phillips
Jun 17,2025
I had the crab cakes and calamari as an appetizer and the Feticinni Alfredo for the main course. Food was delicious and came sooner than expected. Service was very attentive and pleasant. I had a wonderful meal and will definitely return. 10/16/24 - Travis
Adam Wolfley (HeyimShibby)
Jun 5,2025
Really love this place, definitely go here if you're visiting Arnold! Fantastic service and atmosphere! I've been here multiple times throughout the years and absolutely recommend it. The chicken parmesan and gorgonzola steak are my go-to's. Wasn't a huge fan of the minestrone, but besides that, every meal I've had was amazing. Go try it, bring your family and friends!
Cera Culbert
May 17,2025
Sarafina's is amazing!!! These are of the alfredo shrimp dish and a special they had that was spaghetti also with shrimp. They have a wonderful local wine selection as well. Sara's Sierra Foothills Barbera is delicious.
Sue Hathaway
Apr 22,2025
Great Italian restaurant. I had the chicken breast rolled in asparagus then baked in panko crumbs. So very delicious. I recommend you make reservations for this restaurant. It's very busy. We were there around six in the evening and they had a seat in the bar area open. Great calamari appetizer, best we've had since Spain. I will be back when in the area.
Kunal Sahu
Apr 16,2025
A gem on CA-4 Must try their seafood dishes paired with local redsRecommend reserving a table well in advance.
Bonnie
Apr 14,2025
The spaghetti and meatballs were good (I wish there was more texture to the meatball though, it was kind of dense) and the lemon cake was delicious!
Erwin Gove
Apr 13,2025
Sarafina's is an excellent place! Four of us sat down to dinner. Cousin got the lasagna, her husband got shrimp scampi pasta, my wife the bisteka and I got Sarafina's specialty pasta. On any other table, my pasta would have been the best. The calamari is amazing. Caprice salad is very good. Wine is well priced, especially the locals. Highly recommend this place. It's been excellent for years!
Victory Bell
Apr 9,2025
This place is fantastic all the way around. I'm Italian, and I remember as a kid growing up what us 3 kids had that our mom cooked and this place was right on my childhood memories. There were 5 of us at this place one night, we all rode MC from Arizona, 2 from Canada and 3 from Oregon this place brought back great memories. Thank you Sarafina's Italian Kitchen.
Reviews For Sarafina's Italian Kitchen