Vacanza Romana · El Dorado Hills

The Masquerade Dinner

Un Ballo in Maschera

Wednesday, October 28 · 7 PM

Five courses. Miriana Cota on violin. Candlelight, velvet, and a room full of strangers you already know. One night only.

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A black satin opera glove holding a gold filigree masquerade mask against emerald damask. Vacanza Romana Masquerade Dinner, October 28, 7 PM.

You Are Invited

to a night behind the mask

For one night, our dining room turns into an old opera house. The lights go low, the candles come out, and Miriana Cota's violin is already playing before you even find your seat.

Everyone arrives as someone else. Gold lace, black gloves, a little mystery at every table. The wine keeps pouring, the plates keep coming, and nobody has to be themselves until dessert.

Masks on or off, you are still family here. Whoever you come as, we will be so glad you came.

A presto, Vacanza Romana

The Evening

in four acts
ATTO I

Five Courses

A menu written for this night and no other. Dark, rich, and deeply Roman, cooked the way they do it in the osterie back home. The full menu is below.

ATTO II

The Violin

Miriana Cota plays all through dinner. Classically trained in the Central European tradition, with more than 25 years behind the bow, she moves from Puccini and the great romantics to the songs you know by heart, and she plays every one of them like the room belongs to her. Not background music. The kind of music that makes you set your fork down and just listen for a minute.

ATTO III

The Wine

Wines by Lou Dedier, five pours, one for every course. Add the pairing for $45 when you reserve your seat and let us take care of the rest.

ATTO IV

The Mask

Come dressed as someone else. If you arrive without a mask, one of our team will be waiting at the door with one made for you.

The Whole House

is yours tonight

We are closing the restaurant to everyone but our masquerade guests. No regular service, no in and out. Just one room, one seating, and every one of us focused on you.

Seating begins at 7:00 PM. Come a few minutes early, grab a glass, and let the room find you.

Dress the Part

come as someone else

Black tie optional, drama encouraged. Think old opera house and candlelit library. Velvet, lace, satin, long gloves, a cape if you have been waiting for an excuse.

Masks are part of the night. Wear yours from the first pour to the last bite. Forgot one? We have you covered at the door.

Chef Devin plating a course in low candlelight.
Wednesday, October 28 · 7 PM
$70
per guest
  • Five course masquerade dinner
  • Live violin all evening by Miriana Cota
  • A mask waiting for you if you need one
  • Wine pairing by Lou Dedier, five pours, add it for $45 per guest
  • Tax and a 20% gratuity for our team are added at checkout
Reserve on Resy

Every table is currently spoken for. When cancellations happen, they go to the waitlist first.

Join the Waitlist

One seating only. Tables for up to 6 book online. Bigger party? Call us at (916) 673-9620.

Before You Arrive

a few whispered answers
Is wine included?

The $70 covers all five courses. The Lou Dedier wine pairing is an optional add-on: five pours, one for each course, $45 per guest. Choose it when you reserve. The full bar is open all night too.

Is gratuity included?

Yes. A 20% gratuity is added at checkout along with tax, and it goes to our team. Nothing to sort out at the table, just enjoy the night.

What should I wear?

Black tie optional. Dark, rich, a little theatrical. Emerald, black, burgundy, gold. Masks are strongly encouraged.

I don't own a mask.

No problem at all. Our team will hand you one at the door.

Can you work with allergies or dietary needs?

Tell us when you book in the Resy notes, or give us a call, and we will plan your courses around it.

Is the restaurant open for regular dinner that night?

No. The whole restaurant belongs to the masquerade on October 28. Regular service picks back up the next day.

What if my plans change?

Reach out to us at least 72 hours before the event and we will take care of you. Inside 72 hours, tickets are non-refundable, but you are welcome to send a friend in your place.

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