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Where to eat Italian food in Monterey: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Monterey, California, United States. Think picnics on gorgeous, uncrowded beaches, fabulous seafood restaurants, and great hotels overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay… Monterey is a great place for a romantic getaway. Nature buffs can explore the bay by kayak for a close-up look at sea lions, seals and otters.
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9. Frutti De Mar Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By DonH
We tried the Frutti De Mar for lunch based on the recommendation of the concierge at the Monterey Marriott, and we liked it very much. My wife had a bowl of clam chowder which she pronounced delicious. I had sand dabs (a local fish) that were also delicious. My meal was said to be a lunch size; I was glad it was not larger! The service was prompt and friendly. We hope to return again on any future visit we make to Monterey
8. Osteria Al Mare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By zedaluca
During our research of seals we've seen this Italian restaurant in a lovely position, well furnished, and so we've decided to test. Booked through its website, we arrived to eat fish at the Italian way. Services was perfect and fast, I tasted Cozze al Forno, Fritto Misto and Spaghetti ai Frutti di mare. All dishes were very good, aligned with an Italian real good restaurant. Obviously priced are higher than in Italy. Only point of disappoint: Maurizio, the Owner, was in the restaurant, but he didn't care of us....Come on we're italian, at least a Greeting it would be polite.
7. Louie Linguini's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 861 reviews
Enjoy gorgeous views of Monterey Bay while feasting on fresh seafood, pizza, pasta and more. Lunch & Dinner 365 Days a Year.
Reviewed By Homebody_explorer
I donât like to eat out for the sake of eating out. However, on vacation nearly everyone looks for another-cooked meals for their sustenance. If the restaurant is great, the place will be well decorated, the server will be entertaining, and the food will taste like it was cooked just for you. This does not describe Louie Linguiniâs. The place appears to have been decorated in the 60âs, the server barely spoke to us, and the portions were small and tasted commercial. Like most things in California, I felt the prices were higher than the product could bring in other markets. On the plus side, our order was taken promptly, we didnât have to wait long for the food to be delivered and the view of Monterey Bay was great. We had a very relaxed time and enjoyed ourselves. My wife enjoyed a fruity mojito and I sipped on my chianti. Before we could drink even half our drinks, our server delivered our food. We took our time, partly because I felt the food was too hot, but mostly because we just wanted to relax at our repast. This would not be a place Iâd take a friend or business associate, but a couple on their pre-retirement vacation, this is perfect. I would go here if I was on a quick stop-over and just needed a beer and pizza or some decent pasta with a little wine. A short disclaimer: we visited this restaurant around 4 pm, before the dinner crowd, and probably at the end of the day shift. This may affect how this place perform. Iâm wondering if this place is livelier after dark, and more fun when the evening folks are running the joint.
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6. Paluca Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
This is a place to come for the view and stay for the mouth-watering food, boutique wines, craft beer & casual atmosphere. A place where youâll find an Italian-inspired menu alongside our famous fish & chips, chowder & fresh seafood. A perfect place for a
Reviewed By Laurent_Belgiumm
We really enjoy the dinner in Paluca Trattoria. Pasta are really excellent and service is just perfect. We recommend it for sure. If you want to eat outside take a sweat with you. Prize are reasonable in comparison of the quality and the atmosphere for the fan of BLL :)
Where to eat American food in Monterey: The Best Restaurants and Bars
5. Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 444 reviews
COCKTAILSâ¢DINNERâ¢JAZZCibo (pronounced chee-bo) means food in Italian, but itâs more of a feast for the senses. An intimate yet vibrant atmosphere is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass and liv
Reviewed By Dan1229
Great Caesar Salad & Seafood Linguine (scallops, shrimp, ahi tuna, & Salmon) which they allow to be shared. $25 corkage fee for your favorite Carmel Valley wine.
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4. Lalla Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 402 reviews
We are the world-class bar and restaurants in Monterey with a stunning 18 by a 30-foot wall cascading with variety, the perfect place to meet before or after taking in the latest movie. We've scoured the world to fill our bar with a sky-high assortment of
Reviewed By Murry S
Instead of bread/butter, Lalla brought a small bucket of house-made potato chips to begin. Good chips, and we asked for more. We both opted for half sandwich with soup for lunch, and both were delighted with the food. My wife's BLT was loaded beyond the ability of the bread to hold it all, so I got to sample crisp bacon as well as canadian bacon from the overflow. My brisket melt was also tasty and the soup was terrific.
3. Gianni's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 537 reviews
Reviewed By manytravels500
The pizza was good, but every table in the place had used dishes on it. They were completely overwhelmed and it wasn't really all that busy. Waited at the bar for about 10 minutes for a drink - finally gave up. There are probably a lot of better pizza places to go to.
2. Cafe Fina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 529 reviews
Receiving rave reviews from both locals and its famous guests, Cafe Fina specializes in Italian seafood and features fresh local seafood, seasonal organic vegetables from the owner's ranch, fresh homemade pasta and a classic wood burning ovenâthe first in
Reviewed By ManiH5
We were lucky to have a table overlooking the Monterey bay, with Sea Lions and otters swimming by. Food was excellent, but not light. Made to Italian gourmet cooking. We had bass and lobster tails. Wish the bread was warm and crunchy, though. Otherwise, we enjoyed every bit of it, together with a Chianti bottle, that didn't disappoint us at all.Service was excellent.Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a nice review. Cafe Fina truly is the best place to sample both the spectacular Monterey Bay view and fresh seafood. Our Italian classics are all made from old family recipes handed down through the generations and can't be beat. So glad you found us; enjoyed the meal, the view and our staff! Please come back again soon.
Where to eat Japanese food in Monterey: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Rosine's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1136 reviews
Rosine's Restaurant is located in the heart of Monterey and we are proud to be celebrating over 38 successful years. We have been voted 'Best Family Restaurant', 'Best Desserts' and more by Monterey County since 1992! Rosine's continues a fine tradition o
Reviewed By ephjsh
My daughter chose this restaurant and it was delicious. Definitely try Lasagna- they are famous for. Spaghetti with meat sauce was great. Loved the Wedge salad and is big enough to split! Cream sauce dishes are super heavy. Cake was delicious and huge portion.
