The Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova is located 15 minutes from Sacramento's Convention Center, and Old Sacramento shopping district.


Formaggio Taverna and Patio
 
 
 

Welcome
 
 
Formaggio is Rancho Cordova’s favorite retreat for spirited Italian food and drinks in a warm and welcoming taverna setting.

 Inside the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, Formaggio is the perfect place to see and be seen, whether it’s dining in the 128-seat dining room, or lounging around by the pool sipping a glass of Pinot Grigio. The vibrant dining room boasts a bustling handcrafted wood bar with an Italian marble top—setting the tone for a vibrant happy hour scene. Enjoy the Sacramento sunshine on our poolside patio which has plenty of plush lounge seating for all of your friends.

Formaggio is open Daily 6:30am - 11:00 pm
Bar Open Late on Weekends

 



Primi

Formaggio Minestrone
Zuppa del Giorno

Fritto Misto
White Fish, green Beans, Lemon, Olives, Chili Aioli
Black Mussels and Cockles     
Viognier, Pancetta, Toasted Garlic

Citrus Seafood Salad  
Crispy Calamari, Spiced citrus, Celery root Puree
Wild Mushroom Polenta Forest Mushrooms, Asiago

Caesar Salad
Whole Leaf Romaine, Garlic Croutons, Parmigiano

Mixed Baby Greens
Spring Radish, Ricotta Salada, Cherry Tomato
Vinaigrette

Caprese Salad
Burrata Mozzarella, Vine Ripe Tomatoes



Pasta

Pappardelle
Braised Sonoma Rabbit, Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Sage

Cappelini
Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Toasted Garlic, Fresh Chilies, Asiago

Orecchiette
Braised Chicken, Chick Peas, White Beans, Mini Provolone Panino

Stuffed Baked Cannelloni
Ricotta, Mascarpone, Tomato Basil Sauce

Penne
rock shrimp Caramelized Cauliflower, Almonds, Chili Oil



Pizze E Panini

Panini are served with organic mixed greens

Formaggio Trio Pizza 
Burrata Mozzarella, Cowgirl Creamery Goat Cheese, Fontina

Salami Pizza
Salami, Roast Red Peppers, Small Greens, Ricotta  Salada

Margherita Pizza
Burrata  Mozzarella, Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce

Grilled Vegetable Panino
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Goat Cheese Pesto

Roast Chicken Panino
Caramelized Shallots, Burrata Mozzarella, Marinara

Prosciutto Provolone Panino
Roast Red Peppers, Arugula

House Cheeseburger   
House Cured Pickles, choice of Fontina, Mozzarella or Bleu Cheese



Secondi

Oven Roasted Half Baby Chicken

Panzanella

Grilled Double Pork Chop
Parmesan Potato Gratin, Cipollini Onions

Chicken Cacciatore
Herb Roasted Potatoes, Garlic Beans

Smoked Braised Beef Brisket
Creamy Polenta, Tomato Brodo

Salmon Saltimbocca      
White Beans, Spinach, Tomato Conserva

12oz Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Choice of Contorni



Dolce

Warm Lemon Budino Cake
Huckleberry Sauce                  
Dolce di Latte Panna Cotta         
Amoretti Shortbread
Formaggio Tiramisu   
Summer Fruit Crostata
Vanilla Gelato
Local Hand-Crafted Gelato



Beverages

House Made Fresh Mint Lemonade
Starbucks Coffee
Tazo Hot Teas
Tazo Tropical Iced Tea
Espresso



Wine Cellar

Formaggio WINE CELLAR
This listing is a small sample of what's available.
Ask your server for our complete list.

Wine By The Glass

Sophia rose de pinot noir NV California
Valley of the moon pinot blanc 2005 Sonoma
Wattle creek sauvignon blanc 2006 Mendocino
Bonterra chardonnay 2005 Mendocino
Frances coppola  presents 2005 chardonnay
Da vinci chianti classico 2004 Toscana
Acacia pinot noir 2002 carneros
Luis martini cabernet sauvignon 2005 Napa
7 deadly zins 2005 Lodi
Tamas Carta d’Embarco sangiovese 2004 Livermore
 
Sparkling

Chandon brut classic NV California
Sophia pinot blanc NV California
Folonari Brio prosecco NV Italy
Tosti pinto grigio NV Italy

Rosatos

Folonari pink pinot grigio 2005 Italy
Iron Horse rosato di sangiovese NV Alexander Valley
Sophia rose de pinto noir 2005 California

Lighter Whites

Wattle Creek sauvignon blanc 2006 Mendocino
Simi sauvignon  blanc 2005 Sonoma
Ferrari-Carano fume blanc 2005 Sonoma
Wild Horse Viognier 2005 Central Coast
Frances Coppola Bianco pinot grigio 2005 California
Valley of the Moon pinot blanc 2005 Sonoma
Vinavera pinot grigio 05 Napa
Chateau Pottle sauvignon blanc 2005 Napa
Montevina Terra d’ Oro pinot grigio 2005 Santa Barbara
Cline Cellars pinot grigio/chardonnay 2004 California
Luna Tocai friulano 2005 NV

White Wines Full Bodied

Bonterra Chardonnay 2005 Mendocino
Simi Chardonnay 2004 Russian River
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay 2004 Russian River
Robert Mondavi reserve chardonnay 2004 Carneros
Ferrari Carano Chardonnay 2005 Alexander Valley
Frances Coppola presents chardonnay 2005 Monterey
William Hill chardonnay 2004 Napa
Cakebread chardonnay 2005 Napa

Red Wines Light Bodied

Acacia pinot noir 2002 Carneros
Wild Horse pinot noir 2005 Central Coast
Robert Mondavi pinot noir 2005 Carneros
Ponzi Tavola pinot noir 2005 Willamette Valley
Frei Brothers  pinto noir 2002 Russian River
Estancia merlot 2004 Central Coast
Ravenswood merlot 2002 Sonoma
Monticello Estates merlot 2004 Napa

Red Wines Full Bodied

Louis Martini cabernet sauvignon 2003 Napa
Ferrari-Carano cabernet sauvignon Alexander Valley
7 Deadly Zins 2005 Lodi
Cline Cellars Bridgehead zinfandel 2004 Contra Costa
Renwood zinfandel 2002 Fiddletown
Rosenblum zinfandel 2005 San Francisco Bay
Tamas zinfandel 2004 Livermore
Cosentino cigar zinfandel  2005 Lodi
Foppiano petite sirah 2003 Russian River
Rosenblum Picket Road petite sirah 2005 Napa

Cal-Italian Reds

Wline Cellars Ancient vines Mourvedre Contra Costa
Ferrari-Carano Siena Sangiovese 2004 Sonoma
La Familia Barbera 2001 Napa
Bonny Doon Dewn pugglia rosso Santa Cruz
Luna sangiovese 2005 Napa
Frances Coppola claret 2004 Monterey
Valley of the Moon cuvee de la luna 2002
Tamas Carta d’ Embarco sangiovese 2004 Livermore
Cosentino sangiovese 2005 NV
Niner sangiovese 2003 Paso Robles
Sebastiani secolo 2004 Sonoma
Da Vinci chianti classico 2004 Toscana
Montevina Terra d’Oro barbera 2005 Amador
Renwood barbera 2004 Amador
Tusk N Red 2003 Mendocino
Martin & Weyrich Nebbiolo 2000 Paso Robles

Half Bottles

Willankenzie pinot gris 2005 Oregon
Frances Copola chardonnay 2005 Monterey
Bernardus chardonnay 2004 Monterey
Cakebread chardonnay 2005 Napa
Sonoma Cutrer chardonnay 2004 Russian River
Chalone pinot noir 2004 Chalone
Sterling merlot 2002 Napa
Merryvale Starmont cabernet sauvignon 2004 Napa
Barnwood cabernet sauvignon 2004 Santa Barbara
Robert Mondavi cabernet 2002 Napa
Renwood barbera 2004 Amador
Ravenswood zinfandel 2003 Sonoma



Private Parties

Hold your next event at Formaggio!

An inspired location close to Highway 50 and many businesses in Rancho Cordova, Formaggio is a prime location for your next office outing, business meeting, or social event.

Call 916.267.6755  to book or use our online contact form.

Formaggio Restaurant is available for all of your special event needs from Birthday Celebrations and Baby Showers, to Cocktail Parties and Business gatherings.

The entire restaurant can accommodate 180 guests for standing events such as Cocktail Parties, and can be configured to your specifications for seated events for up to 100 guests.

For larger group and parties, the Formaggio has teamed up with the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova to accommodate any size group. Their flexible space offers more than 14,000 sq. ft. of space for any size banquet or function.



Directions

The Formaggio Restaurant is located 15 Minutes from Old Sacramento shopping district, minutes from Sunrise Mall shopping and just a few miles from historic Folsom, Natoma Station Factory Outlets and Folsom Lake.

From Sacramento:

Take Highway 50 East to South Lake Tahoe.
Exit Sunrise Blvd South and stay in left lane.
Take Sunrise to Folsom Blvd and turn left.
Make another left onto Point East Drive.
Sacramento Marriott Rancho is on the left.

David Boswell Chef de Cuisine
Nathaniel Cooper Sous Chef

 
Formaggio
11211 Point East Drive,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742



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