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    Julia's Vegetarian Restaurant

    4.6 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Vegan, Pizza
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Yellow Curry
    Amanda V.

    Came here after a visit in Monterey, and we had a great time! Menu is diverse with Asian, American, and Latin inspired dishes. I opted for the curry and while it was fresh, I thought it was missing some tofu or peanuts to make it more filling and a better value. I would like to come back for breakfast, especially since service was super friendly and quick!

    Roasted Artichoke
    Laurel C.

    Lovely, enjoyed the artichoke appetizer and vegan rita pizza. Thanks for the herbal tea recommendations, I really enjoyed it. Eclectic artsy spot, limited parking (neighborhood street parking works fine). No wait for a table, food was quick, highly recommend anything with the special white sauce.

    Exterior with outdoor seating
    Emily C.

    What a charming spot! It's tucked away in the back of a small shopping center and clearly popular with locals--there were plenty of people stopping in for takeout. The space itself is on the smaller side, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and on Friday night a musician was even setting up to play guitar, which added a nice touch. I was in the mood for something fresh and ordered one of the large salads--the Cordycep--with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted vegetables, pumpkin seeds, soft and crunchy hemp seeds, and a sweet mustard vinaigrette. It was flavorful and satisfying, though I still had room to grab a piece of coffee cake to go. I'd definitely come back. The pizzas looked especially good, and there are several other items on the menu I'd love to try.

    Trinity G.

    I love this little local veggie gem in Pacific Grove. Great service, delicious and fresh food and most items can be made vegan. Cute cozy tables inside and out and live music on the weekends. Don't forget to check out the bathroom too

    Mushroom Sampler
    Lisa E.

    I really liked this place! The service was good! The food was great too! We got all 5 of the desserts to try (to go) The Vegan Rita pizza was good! The soup was good too! The fried mushrooms were great with the aioli!

    Raspberry Alfajores
    Tahir N.

    TLDR: I would definitely try their mushroom, focused pizzas and some of the breakfast dishes that include eggs. TIPPING NOTE: this place includes the sales tax as part of the price so if you are someone, like me, who detests the idea of tipping someone on what the government is taking out of your pocket, then bear this in mind accordingly. The Review: We were traveling down to see the Calla lilies along the coast when we realized we were hungry. :-) My wife is vegetarian and I was in a vegetarian mood so we looked for vegetarian places and settled on Julia's. The menu indicates a strong focus on mushrooms, which I endorse. They have outdoor seating, but it just looks at the parking lot and the day was cold and gray so we sat inside in the back room. It was Valentine's Day and a long weekend so there were a great many vegetarians on the road and the place was about half full the entire time we were there around 12:30 PM. We were seated promptly as we had made a reservation online before we got there They had some specials posted on the wall, and when I mentioned aloud to my wife, the butternut squash and Chanterelle special, one of the diners at another table, exclaimed that we should certainly give it serious consideration as it is "out of this world". We gave it serious consideration, but my wife was not so hungry so she ordered the cauliflower buffalo "wings" and I ordered their valentines special of Lions Mane mushroom steak over cauliflower puree with a balsamic glaze. The buffalo cauliflower arrived first. The Buffalo hot glaze was true to flavor as was the dip and the arugula and celery. I would order this again. The presentation of my lions main state was very nice. I do have some suggestions about the preparation of the dish. The cauliflower purée was too creamy and liquid to my taste. I would suggest they include some potatoes and even some parsnips so that there is more substance to that portion. The purée presents as a sauce, and there's already the balsamic glaze. There were also a couple pools of what I assume to be olive oil. On the whole, there was too much liquid in this dish. There may have been too much vinegar in this dish also or perhaps it was from being combined with the buffalo cauliflower. Suffice to say, I felt a little queasy the rest of the day. Also, I probably had too much cauliflower as it is a cruciferous vegetable, and these are known to create wind. For beverages my wife had the mango juice which she liked. I don't know if it is prepared from fresh mangoes or not but I imagine it is. I had the herbs of Venus hot tea, which comes in a nice presentation and has mostly notes of vitamin vitamin C acidity. I was hoping for something more novel. For dessert, we took home an order of the alfajores raspberry. Two shortbread cookies enrobed in a vegan chocolate (I guess 60% cocoa btw)) topped with two raspberries. My wife wasn't a fan, but I liked the flavor and the crunch of the shortbread cookies. She had thought it was a cake, so the cookies took her by surprise. Mention should be made of the unique wall coating and decoration of the bathroom. Take a look! I'm pretty sure I ate here several years ago as I remember the parking lot. I do look forward to coming back and trying the pizzas.

    Smokehouse Pizza
    Sandra L.

    Tasty, cute spot in the area. Very homey and good vibes. The people running the place are very nice and warm. Felt very welcome here. I enjoyed the pizza and would get another pizza next time. Always appreciate a vegetarian establishment.

    Salad
    Kimberly C.

    Ate dinner here for Thanksgiving. Everything on the menu was vegetarian which I loved! The portions were enough to split between two people, depending on how hungry your are. My favorite was the chickpea pie and the apple pie. The food didn't feel too heavy or lack flavors. Everything was delicious, fresh, and the service was good. It's located in a quiet strip mall not too far from Carmel and was easy to find. Lots of parking available. Make a reservation before you go!

    Vegan biscuits with vegan omelette
    Poojitha S.

    I am from the Bay Area but we always try to include this in our itinerary when we are driving down south. My non-vegan husband also loves this place. I specially love their brunch menu. I have been to the place twice, service has always been quick and courteous. Lots of parking available in the complex.

    Candy Cap French Toast w/ Walnuts
    Shell N.

    Soooooo delish. The crispy side of potatoes hit the spot, too. (Non-veg eater said the gravy was umami and super good). Service was really good, and the restaurant itself had its woodsy, chill vibe. It's a very unassuming parking lot, and super worth the visit. Also, the candy cap French toast was 5/5

    Jay S.

    Julia's is always a must visit when I'm in the Monterey area! The food is always great and the ambiance (many times with live music) is always good. The service was just okay this time and they just kept saying everything is good whenever asked between two dishes (but I won't hold it against them too much). The brownie Yellow/Coconut Curry here is amazing & so is the Brownie! I couldn't believe how g{d both of those dishes were, they will definitely repeats for me haha. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 4.5/5

    Jackfruit sandwich & cream of chanterelle soup
    Melissa C.

    My partner and I were returning from a drive to Monterey and stopped in at Julia's for a late lunch. I'm gluten-free and lean vegetarian, so the wide array of menu options was great! My partner spotted the jackfruit special, which came with a side of soup, and we both ended up ordering it. The soup was smooth and delicious, and the BBQ jackfruit also was yummy! The portion was large enough that we ended up having a light snack for dinner that night. The server was super friendly and helpful with questions that we had. We definitely will visit again when we return to the area.

    Strawberry pistachio cake. This was the least impressive of a very impressive meal.

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    2 months ago

    Absolutely the best! Whimsical, fun and amazing food and people!!! I'll surely be back!

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    I could eat here every day. I'm not even vegetarian. The quality of the food is outstanding.

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    Ask the Community - Julia's Vegetarian Restaurant

    Do you serve gluten-free breads?

    We offer Gluten Free pizza dough and brownies!

    Do waiters wear masks?

    Yes all staff are masked, and patrons mask until they are seated. Windows are also open and there is outdoor seating.

    How is parking?

    Usually pretty good, if you do a loop around the lot you should find a spot.

    I'm coming in a couple weeks with my Yorkie- are you dog friendly?

    I believe they have outdoor seating which could accommodate a dog.

    What is Thanksgiving menu?

    I have seen it. A beautiful surprize. Among other scrumptious goodies, a new polenta lasagna.

    Can we order holiday take out ahead? We are still not eating at restaurants but don't want to miss out on your food that my friend recommends so highly!

    Hi Joanne! Absolutely, our holiday catering menu is now available on our website at www.juliasveg.com. If you'd like to order from that menu, there are details on the website to email our chefs at hello@juliasveg.com and they'll get back to you to… 

    What oils are typically used in the kitchen?

    Hi! We use olive oil for cooking, a little bit of rice bran oil for baking, and soy oil for frying.

    Are you open on Christmas Eve?

    We always try to be open 365 days a year! You may always book ahead for special occasions and holiday weekends. Thanksgiving is always a special treat here too.

    I see there are vegan options; are they also gluten free?

    Yes!! There are a few great options for us gluten free people.

    Do they use cashews as dairy substitutes here?

    No The only nuts in the restaurant are isolated in our brownie, and in no other dishes.… 

    Does Julia's have Kombucha on tap?

    we brew and keg here, yes. Our Kombucha is a "special" and availability is variable, but we strive for a 100% up time. I just tasted the current batch, it needs a few more days. Look for it here late this week through next weekend.

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    Gianni's Pizza - My slice

    Gianni's Pizza

    3.9(2.1k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    Great location. Great tasting pizza. Great customer service. Great quality…read more Good prices. Good parking lot. Clean bathrooms, lots of room for small-large groups, self-serve beverages, gelato for appetizer (or dessert). Locals' & Tourists' favorite spot in Monterey! Order take-away or delivery for additional fee. Apple Pay, credit card, & cash accepted for payment.

    Unfortunately a bit overrated…read more I came to Gianni's with a large group (nine people) and didn't love our experience. When we arrived on the Fourth of July, it was very busy. There were no tables available that would fit our party. We walked around the restaurant a few times until we saw the back section that had a few large tables. There was a reserved sign for this section but nobody seated there. We asked if they had it reserved for a party or another large group but the employee curtly replied "just go sit there." There were some racks and trays spread out throughout the tables that we ended up rearranging ourselves while the others in our group placed our order at the counter. The staff at the register definitely weren't the friendliest which was a little disappointing. I hope their curtness was due to it being busy. I wasn't necessarily thrilled with the food either. The pizzas tasted good but were super impractical. They were not sliced all the way through and the toppings were the consistency of soup. As soon as we would rip off a slice, all of the toppings would slide right off. The only thing that was left was the dough with some sauce. We had to literally scoop all the toppings up with forks because everything was so soupy and soggy. Their soda machine had really good, crisp soda though! I loved the interior of this restaurant. The decor feels very nostalgic, with the checkboard table clothes and sky-painted ceilings. There is a small bar with TVs and ice cream sold at the entrance. I'd like to give Gianni's another shot!

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    Gianni's Pizza - Hawaiian Delight Pizza

    Hawaiian Delight Pizza

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    Pizza My Way

    Pizza My Way

    4.1(407 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    Fabulous. So many great choices. I like the Chicken Masterpiece. You can pick your own crustread more

    This is an update/reply to owner on 4/1:…read more I think your reply to me here is making matters worse. You're refusing to take accountability for the fact that you hired an individual who is extremely obnoxious, mouthy, and disrespectful to a customer who is having a problem due to a combination of factors - one being that you closed early on a weekend night, and the other being that a third-party service is failing to do a good job. A third-party service I might add who you have chosen to do business with. As a small business owner myself, as you pointed out, I can assure you, I will never hire a person and allow them to work at my front desk who has the audacity to treat customers as rudely as your employee did. The largest offense here was the behavior of your employee and that is the one thing you have failed to address. There are solutions to the problems you were having - one is as simple as writing a note on your door, letting your customers know that you've chosen to close early that day. Another is refusing to do business with a third-party who is making matters worse rather than better for your business. But the most important thing here is having the care And attention that is required to not hire people capable of being so rude to your customers. Your employee did not make that offer of a pizza until we pointed out that he could have done something better to address the situation rather than giving mouth. But the point here is, we did not want pizza at that time. We wanted the night before when we were in a jam, and by that point, our trust in the food at your store was completely shattered. Because if a person makes a decision to hire someone that is so rude to customers, they may also make the decision to hire a cook who spits in your food. And anyone who fails to understand or address the unacceptable behavior of their employees when it is necessary is indeed a one star establishment. This is an update: A person from Pizza My Way called me a day after I posted my original 1-star review. She was friendly and helpful, and ultimately refunded the $40. I appreciated that. So I brought my review up to 3 stars. However, the situation was seriously unacceptable. Businesses have a responsibility to hire people who are going to treat customers with respect and who are capable of responding to problems created by decisions of the restaurant and their policies. This was a stressful experience and my wife and I walked away feeling very disrespected and initially $40 poorer with no pizza and no solution. The young person working for them has no business treating customers who pay a whopping $40 for a pizza that way- and his behavior being tolerated makes it impossible for me to give the restaurant another chance - so I cannot give an honest review of their food only their service. Maybe if someday I get a call that they have let said employee go they can regain my trust and I'll give them a try because their right up the street, and perhaps I can become a regular customer since I'm so close and they can get a higher rating from me. Originally posted 5/15: Worst pizza experience on the Monterey Peninsula by far. The place just randomly closes on a Saturday night well before their posted closing time. I order for pick up, spend over $40 for one large pizza which is absolutely crazy. I mean other people might think that's normal but I think that's crazy. That doesn't matter. I was in a jam and I had to get my kids some food and was not able to get back home and cook because of an emergency at work. In any case, I pay for the pizza online and then I called to confirm and there's no answer. I call multiple times. I show up to the store in person at around 8:35, 25 minutes before they are supposed to take their last order, and the whole place is dark. The next day, I am assured by the person I speak to on the phone that I will be refunded. Later on that day, I double checked to make sure that's true and it looks like they withdrawn the money from my bank account. So I called back and the person I speak to on the phone refuses to give me their name, they take absolutely no accountability for the situation, and offer absolutely no solution. So I spent $40 on pizza I never received, I was completely unable to get the attention of the manager, and my wife, and I both had to endure rudeness, extreme rudeness from their staff. When I walked in to restate my reasonable request to no avail, the person on staff was recording me on his phone. I don't get it. I'm the customer and I've already spent money and I still haven't received any product from them. It's nothing personal. When you're closing well before you posted hours on a weekend night, when you've got some cockamamie ordering system that you've built into your website, when you can't be accountable to your customers that spend money or even polite, you deserve the bad reputation that follows.

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    Rudolfo's - Short Rib Ravioli w/ tomato-garlic compound butter, beef stock reduction ($29) - add burrata (+$4)

    Rudolfo's

    4.5(371 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    •$$

    I absolutely love this new restaurant in my hometown! It's always exciting to see a new spot open…read moreup, and this one definitely did not disappoint. The onion rings were SO crispy and delicious--definitely a must-try! We also ordered a burger and the beef pasta. The pasta was homemade, and you could really taste the difference. It was absolutely delicious! I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their drinks and desserts. I've seen so many pictures and great reviews, and everything looks SO yummy! So happy to have this new restaurant in my hometown. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu!

    Such a nice home-y vibe here. Delicious dinner!…read more Reservations made a month or two in advance for a dinner for 10 of us on a Tuesday in July at 7pm. They were very busy and it was definitely needed to book in advance! DRINKS Sage + grapefruit paloma - 4 stars TO SHARE Sourdough rosemary focaccia - 4.5 stars Cheesy garlic bread - 5 stars Brussels sprouts + pancetta - 4 stars Meatballs + rosemary focaccia - 4.5 stars Rudolfo's Fried Chicken - 3.5 stars SALADS Caesar - 4 stars HANDMADE PASTA Spicy rigatoni alla vodka, add burrata + nduja - 3.5 stars Braised bolognese - 4 stars Rudolfo's carbonara - 5 stars SOURDOUGH PIZZA Bee's Knees - 4 stars

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    Rudolfo's - Inside eating area

    Inside eating area

    Rudolfo's - Best Lasagna EVERRRRR. Your Welcome!!

    Best Lasagna EVERRRRR. Your Welcome!!

    Rudolfo's - What Rudy's Having: Tomato sugo, fennel sausage, chilis, stracciatella, basil ($23) + garlic butter parm crust ($2)

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    What Rudy's Having: Tomato sugo, fennel sausage, chilis, stracciatella, basil ($23) + garlic butter parm crust ($2)

    Hops And Fog Brewing - Pizza with non-dairy cheese and pepperoni

    Hops And Fog Brewing

    4.6(150 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Not to quote the old 70s show, Gomer Pile, but Hops and Fog was a "Surprise surprise surprise!!!"…read more I expected them to have good beer because, well... heck, it's a beer place! But to have excellent food? HELL NAH! Well they do! Everything was deeeeelicious! Everything! You'd think we had been stuck on a deserted island for weeks and starving to death so that every crumb tasted extra tasty, but I swear that wasn't the case! I wasn't even hungry and planned on eating ONE of the tiny skewers of mozzarella cheese with tomato and basil. That's it! But then the hummus and bread arrived, and I could see that was special. We are talking drool-inducing special! The bread was pizza bread, my friends! It was hot, it was crunchy on the outside, and soft and chewy to perfection on the inside! And that hummus, I have no idea what exactly was in it, but if Heaven was a food item, that's what it would be! Then we ordered the soup of the day. This potato leek soup we ordered ran out, so they brought us this alternate one (some tomato bisque one), so I was disappointed....until I took a sip. Then my black coal of a heart melted into jelly beans of joy! I could have eaten a gallon of that. Hops and Fog Brewing is a misleading name. It should be called something like: Hops and Fog Brewing and OH SO MUCH MORE, CHICKADEES! If this brewery-restaurant was closer, I would come here regularly!

    I've eaten here a few times now, and would say they have some of the best pizza in the Monterey…read morepeninsula. The sourdough crust is delicious! I love the combination of toppings they use, especially on the lemon artichoke pesto pizza. They cook the pizzas in a beautiful stone oven, so it takes a bit of time to come out, but while waiting you can sip on a fruity sour or smooth ale made there at the brewery. They offer other food options as well like salads, soups, and sandwiches. The seating here is somewhat limited first come first serve. You order at the counter first and they'll bring the food to your table. It's a small restaurant and can feel quite cramped inside when full, but there is outdoor seating in the front and back as well. It gets especially crowded when they have live music playing inside (which also gets very loud in the small space). The sfatt have been friendly for the most part. My friends and I have run into a few situations where staff have been a little rude or haven't addressed messy tables for a long time when it's busy. Overall though, I do enjoy eating here and will continue to support this brewery in downtown Pacific Grove.

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    Nice ambiance

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    Mushroom on Regula crust

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    il vecchio

    il vecchio

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$
    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    HIGHLY recommend!! Wow! My only disappointment is that we did not have time to return and try some…read moremore of their fantastic dishes. I really wanted to try the arancini but we ordered enough. We were in town for a wedding, found this place on OpenTable, where I was able to make a reservation. From the time I arrived, it was smooth sailing. The hostess was professional and efficient. She got us to our table quickly. Service was also prompt and on point. The restaurant is clean and beautiful, not too loud, nice date night ambience. Finally, the food!!! Wow, just wow! My husband and I shared a salad, a couple pastas and clam chowder. The chowder was the best I'd had in Monterey on our trip-the most tender clams, inspiring even. We had the Gorgonzola gnocchi with apples and pecans. Delicious but strong flavor-was grateful we were sharing. And also the carbonara-absolutely delicious! I am spoiled with good food often and also love to cook. I can tell you the ingredients are fresh and quality and the kitchen staff knows what they are doing. Very grateful to have found this place. Don't miss out!!

    My entree was wonderful, but 2 others in our group of 6 described their entree's as "okay". My…read morewife had the seabass special. The fish was perfect but the gnocchi was "just okay". Another person had the short rib which was presented perfectly. The meat was tender but he said it was extremely salty. Everyone else really enjoyed their food. It was crowded but they found a table for us outside. We were in the sidewalk dealing with foot traffic and cars but it was fine. Our server was extremely attentive and very helpful. I recommend giving this place a try.

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    il vecchio - Thank you to All of our Monterey Bay Customers making us #1 Italian Restaurant!!

    Thank you to All of our Monterey Bay Customers making us #1 Italian Restaurant!!

    il vecchio - New Wine and Aperitivo Flights now available with a sample of our new Crostini's!!

    New Wine and Aperitivo Flights now available with a sample of our new Crostini's!!

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    Heirloom Pizza - Heirloom pizza slice

    Heirloom Pizza

    4.5(650 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$

    The food was absolutely fantastic!!…read more Spicy meatball appetizer = 10/10 Deep Dish Heritage pizza = 10/10 Thin Pizza, pepperoni = 10/10 The service was superb! I'm looking forward to returning and trying more food items!

    This was my boyfriend and I's first time trying deep dish pizza and it definitely won't be our…read morelast! We started off with their cheesy garlic bread. This was good but a bit underwhelming as I felt there wasn't enough cheese nor garlic. Mostly bread. We got a small size Half Heirloom Half Heritage deep dish pizza. I love they you can do half flavors here! This deep dish was soooo saucy and cheesy with a light yet crispy crust that was easy to bite through. Each bite had a crazy cheese pull. My favorite was the Heirloom because I enjoyed the veggies in the pizza, but my boyfriend liked the heritage more (tons of meat). Keep in mind that if you don't like tomatoes, this pizza is probably not for you because the tomato sauce is much thicker than a thin crust pizza. We got here at around 7PM on a Saturday. Beware that the deep dish takes a minimum of about 30 minutes to come out. Ours took 40 minutes. I wish the server told us this to warn us, as I overheard this from nearby customers who were complaining about the wait. The place is quite casual with both indoor and outdoor seating. Overall: 4.4/5

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    Heirloom Pizza - Small Half Heirloom & Half Heritage Deep Dish ($29)

    Small Half Heirloom & Half Heritage Deep Dish ($29)

    Heirloom Pizza - Heirloom pizza: heavy gorgonzola taste, too much for us. Spinach, mushrooms, bacon, onion, ricotta

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    Heirloom pizza: heavy gorgonzola taste, too much for us. Spinach, mushrooms, bacon, onion, ricotta

    Julia's Vegetarian Restaurant - vegetarian - Updated September 2026

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