5132 Arden Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
916-779-0727
This place is a family affair: Between owners Matt and Yvette Woolston and their three sons, there’s always a Woolston at this casual, attractive restaurant in the Five Points shopping center. Matteo’s doesn’t have the swank of the Woolstons’ other restaurant, Supper Club, nor are the dishes as complex or innovative, but that’s not the goal: Solid, flavorful food at reasonable prices is. The menu is compact and approachable, and there’s no skimping on first-rate ingredients. The pizza crust is damned good, attaining that chewy-crispy-airy trifecta. Try The Stu, topped with wild mushrooms, prosciutto and caramelized onions. You also can order pasta, steak or a burger.