Gus, the manager, greets you like family. Large salads. Tasty pizzas. Best tiramisu. Cozy casual…read moreatmosphere. Highly recommend. May 2026

Came back again and this is definitely still a go to spot. We decided to try some new flavors and…read morethey were so good. We got half Hawaiian and half chicken garlic. Both were so good! The owner is such a nice guy, we've been here a few times and he brought us a free dessert. Amazing food, great customer service, hard to not love this place!

We were visiting Monterey and Carmel for our one year anniversary and decided to try out Little…read moreNapoli - and it did not disappoint! I made a reservation for my husband and I online the week of our trip (the website and online reservation was super easy to use) and I was able to select outdoor seating since we were bringing our dog with us. Bonus: they are dog friendly! When we arrived we were able to find street parking right away (there is lots of street parking in the area). We were greeted by a very warm and friendly hostess. Our waitress was equally as amazing very attentive to us, refilling our drinks when needed (including the dog's water bowl) and checking in with us. The food was so yummy and delicious. We got the garlic bread to start and it was so light and airy. I was worried the bread was going to be heave and dense and that I would get full from it, but it was the opposite. The garlic and cheese added so much flavor to the bread. My husband got the Fangool pizza which he said was absolutely delicious and finished the whole thing. I got the cheese ravioli and it was also delicious, the cheese in the ravioli was so good and the pasta was cooked perfectly. It is a very cute place to eat and we actually enjoyed sitting in the patio with the cute decor it made you feel like you were eating in Italy. We will definitely be coming back here next time we're in the area.

Every trip to Carmel deserves a dining experience at Little Napoli. If you are a lover of Italian…read morefood...THIS IS YOUR PLACE!!! Nestled in the heart of downtown Carmel, once you are parked, walk into this vintage rustic restaurant with nods to Frank Sinatra. They have seating indoor and out as well as a beautiful fireplace on those colder days. Our server was witty, engaging, and exceptional! We ordered truffle gnocchi, garlic bread, pear & Gorgonzola salad, and margarita pizza. Their portions are perfectly sized to share...which we did. We always leave here happy and satisfied and know you will too! Bravo Little Napoli!

Very nice spot for a date dinner out in Carmel. We walked right up and were seated right away on a…read moreSunday evening in May. Good spot if you're staying in downtown Carmel. Server was friendly and gave us good recommendations. We ended up splitting the fish, and a pizza with honey drizzle on it. Sooooo good. Both were fantastic. Cool vibe inside. Feels like you're in Europe. Glad we came! Would come again.

Located on the corner of 7th & Dolores, is La Bicyclette. They asked if we had reservations we…read moredidn't but they allowed us to walk in as long as we were out by 12:30. The service is kind of slow. The restaurant is old French/Italian. It was very warm inside the restaurant. The pizza was very blasé. The Gnocchi was probably my best dish I ate at a restaurant in months! Super pillowy and cooked perfectly. The gnocchi just melt in your mouth! The sauce was super rich and so delicious. You could literally drink it. Love that it came with a little bread to dip. I just wish there was even more gnocchi! The mousse was very good, too! Extremely rich, perfectly whipped, chocolate heaven. My Latte seemed weak and watery. *The Gnocchi saved the review from being a 3 star*

Every time we are up in this area, we make a point to stop at this brewery. Even if it's a little…read moreout-of-the-way. There are plenty of amazing places to eat in Carmel, but this is a hidden gem. It's practically hidden away in a plaza with an outdoor patio, but there is plenty of indoor seating as well parking of course can be tricky in this area, but you shouldn't have to walk more than a block or two. I've been to other Alvarado Street brewery locations, but they each independently run and this one is by far my favorite. They always have different things on the menu to eat and drink and we are always satisfied. My +1 has a go to salad with raw beets in it, and I usually prefer something meatier. This time I went for a brisket sandwich, which was a little bit greasy (as expected) but was incredible. The meat was cooked to perfection and it paired well with the brioche bun and whatever sauce they put on it. We also had a calamari appetizer, which was elevated with some furikake seasoning. The beers, of course were absolutely delicious. I tried one of their sours and a barley wine. My +1 opted for a stout. The flavors are always changing, so we never know what we're going to get to try the next time we visit. If elevated bar food and craft beer, sounds like a good time to you, I would recommend this place in a heartbeat!

Alvarado Street Brewery is located in Carmel Plaza. A fairly large restaurant setting with an…read moreoutside seating area with heaters. Inside table seating is booth, table and offers even larger groups available seating up to 10. The food is "Brewery" oriented of course and done well. We had a Smash Burger that came with fries, a Seafood pasta, and a fish and chips that also included a tasty coleslaw. A huge assortment of House made Brews is featured and they have a full bar that servers mean cocktails. A little noisy inside but hey, it's a Brew Pub! BTW: they do excellent specials-- Monday night--burger and beer $-15! Wednesday- 6 epic Wings and beer for $10!

I dined in on a Thursday night on the rooftop! There were heat lamps and fire pits for warmth,…read morealong with some cozy lighting and their own bar. There was also indoor seating on the first level with its own bar. You do not need reservations for the rooftop. We came in for light apps, drinks, and dessert. Eddie was our waiter and while he was very busy, he made sure to check in and make sure we were taken care of. The Three Tenors drink and the pistachio cannoli was a stand out for me. We tried: Arancini: I really enjoyed this. Crispy, tasty, and lots of flavor. Meatball lollipops: This was tasty, and good. It tasted like meatballs with marinara sauce. Pistachio Cannoli: This was so good. I wish it had just a bit more chocolate sauce. It had a nice balance of sweetness without being overpowering. Creme Brulee: This was good. I don't remember much about it being special. Vesuvio Sour The Three Tenors: my absolute favorite drink of the night. I wanted an espresso martini but also wanted to be able to sleep that night haha. This was a delicious and rememberable compromise.

The rooftop bar is nice and warm, even when the night is cool. The service is prompt and the…read moreservers are kind. There is ample table space and seating without being too crowded. That's the most I can say, though. The patio was full of loud Top100 music that didn't really match the vibe and made it hard to have conversations. The food was lackluster. Did I just pay $30 for Chili's pasta? There's such an opportunity for this place to be better. They have a good location and ample space. Hopefully the quality can increase.

Dametra Cafe is a pan-Mediterranean restaurant right in the downtown area of Carmel. We passed by…read moreone evening and it was completely full with a line waiting outside. So we decided to stop by for lunch the next day after a nice hike along the beach so we were quite hungry, which is a good thing because the servings are quite hearty. The meal started with some very nice bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Along with a couple glasses of local sparkling wine. I ordered the lamb kebabs and my partner ordered a Greek salad. The lamb kebabs were served with s Greek salad, rice pilaf, Tzatziki sauce and warm pita bread, The Greek Salad was also served with Tzatziki sauce and pita bread. I have to say that all elements of the meal were over the top excellent, down to the wonderful Tzatziki sauce. It was a fabulous meal. We were too sated to order a dessert and were brought a couple of small pieces of baklava to finish the meal. Service was warm and professional. Highly recommended!

Great lunch spot…read more Stopped by here for lunch after a drive down to Carmel. The place was pretty crowded for a weekend lunch but we were able to get seated at the bar right away. Unfortunately, they don't take reservations after noon. We tried their Chicken Shawarma Sandwich and Kofta Kebab Wrap. The meat was juicy and well sauced, wrapped in in toasty bread. The portion ended up being pretty hefty and was barely able to finish. Supposedly they have live music here at night (walked by here once in the evening), will probs come back and check it out.

Tasty or tasty? I'm not even gonna use the word WasteY, when…read moreit comes to this restaurant. Not only is this place a hidden gem. The atmosphere is so relaxing and so calming. We just happened to walk in half an hour before they were opening. The hostess told us it wasn't open yet, but the cook immediately stepped in, and said, come in. I will cook for you anyways. How great is that. They were so kind. And the food was excellent as always. I would highly recommend this place. I don't understand why it's not a five star.

Typical Il Fornaio chain restaurant (only chain restaurant in Carmel) attached to the Pine Inn…read morehotel. Were staying at the hotel and a bit exhausted from the day in Big Sur so decided to stay in the hotel for dinner. The food was mediocre. I had a chicken parm special served on spaghetti. Chicken was OK but the spaghetti sauce was watery and had a puddle on the plate. Not great. My partner had a salad that was quite good. Service was very good even though the bartender was out sick.

I would highly recommend booking a reservation for this spot. People tried to walk in for dinner…read morehowever the host said no tables available the entire night. This is a no frills, Italian spot that has fresh and simple ingredients. We booked a table including our dog for our wedding anniversary dinner during Memorial Day weekend. We were seated in the back patio and got orange and limoncello spritzes which were delicious. we ordered grilled chicken for the pup. We had the caprese salad and crab ravioli to share which were delicious. I had the branzino which had an amazing truffle sauce and was light. My husband had the Osso buco and was more hearty/filling. Although busy, the waiters and host made sure to check up on us pretty often which we appreciated. Would come back here again!

Last-minute stop for a sunny Italian lunch--sat outside in a great location, which honestly did a…read morelot of the heavy lifting. Food didn't quite live up to the setting. The fettuccine Bolognese and calamari were both underwhelming--nothing terrible, just very "meh" for the price. And speaking of... with a bottle of sparkling water, tax, and tip, we were pushing $90. For lunch. Yikes. Service was solid and the place itself is nice, but it didn't feel worth it overall. If you're charging like that, give people something extra--complimentary bread and olive oil would go a long way, or anything that makes the experience feel a little more memorable. Cute spot, good vibes, but not one I'd rush back to.

Great pizza and a nice environment but not a responsible price for the Pizza, a 12" pizza looks…read moresmall and the 10" looks like a pizza for one person.

Hello, Went to go explore with our family of 30 for Memorial…read moreDay weekend & they were able to accommodate all of us! Had such a great time & they service was AMAZING! Couldn't recommend this place enough! Thank you so much to the staff, We came without a heads up & took us in without a doubt! FOOD, VIBE & SERVICE WERE 100000%!

This was our first visit to Treehouse Café, and we were impressed from the moment we arrived. The…read morestaff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the outdoor patio was the perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy the Carmel atmosphere. We started with the Caprese salad, which was the perfect size for sharing between two people. To drink, I ordered a glass of Merlot while my partner enjoyed a sangria. The pours were generous and definitely appreciated! For our entrées, we ordered the shrimp Thai curry and the Gyro platter, both of which were flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying. I debated a few dishes until the server let me know that the owner is from Thailand and this was her own recipe. It was amazing! The service was also exceptional throughout the entire course of the meal. We had several different team members checking on us, and each one was attentive, friendly, and made us feel well taken care of. Going back to the wine pours...we closed our tab but because of the holiday pour we stayed for another round of drinks for dessert! Unfortunately, we didn't have room or time for dessert ( because we had wine for dessert ;) , but after hearing great things about it, the key lime pie is already at the top of our list for next time. This place feels like a hidden gem, and if we find ourselves back in Carmel, we'll absolutely be returning.

I do really appreciate Treehouse is dog-friendly and they were kind to provide a water bowl for my…read morepup. The patio ambiance is very nice, but other than that, the food was so basic and mediocre with not a lot of taste. I don't understand why this cafe is on so many vegetarian guides when the veggie options are actually kind of limited (hummus, lentil soup, etc.) and not very good. I don't understand the hype. Seems like other restaurants in Carmel have way more interesting and tasty vegetarian options.