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    Meat and spinach ravioli with Parmesan cheese
    Brandon Y.

    On a family trip to Monterey to celebrate my parents' 40th anniversary, we were looking forward to the spot that my dad was raving about, having been for one of his cousin's birthday celebrations in the past. Despite making a reservation, we were not warmly greeted like many of the fellow Yelp-ers here, as we showed up with a stroller and baby, and were abruptly told to find a storage place for the stroller ourselves and that next time we need to let them know in advance about the stroller and baby, which is what we thought we did...the hostess was not very kind in her tone, and I was forced to walk across the street to put the stroller back. It left a pretty sour taste in our mouth even before the meal began. After that, though, the waiter and servers were quite kind and accommodating. We opted for a calamari appetizer, which was nothing like I'd ever seen before - it was almost like a calamari bread cut in strips, as opposed to fried cut-up parts of calamari. For mains, I got the meat and spinach ravioli, which was good, but I don't quite think worth the price point...It was also very warm and uncomfortable inside, so much so that we had to take the baby out for a bit to cool off. Overall, a solid Italian meal, but even though the initial hostess said to let them know next time about stroller and baby, I don't think a "next time" will come anytime soon...

    Mushroom Ravioli
    Grady L.

    This was an attempt to approach Thanksgiving in a different way...it worked out! The food was top notch and paired with the service one of the best experiences of the year. We were visited at our table by the owner, what a nice pleasant spirit. We had the Mushroom Ravioli and Seafood Linguine I enjoyed them both equally. I would go back again as we are in the area.

    Seafood linguine is amazing!!

    Absolutely one of my most favorite places in Pacific Grove. Food is fantastic! Highly recommend!! Can't wait to go back!! Server was great! Loved Paula and her amazing chef husband. Everyone was so kind!!

    Complimentary bruschetta
    An H.

    Came here for dinner after arriving in Pacific Grove. I'm glad they were able to accommodate our party of 8 on a Friday night. The restaurant is cozy and the service was warm and welcoming. The food we ordered (a combination of a few appetizers and a few pasta dishes) were all good, but the main standout to me was the crab cake. I haven't had a crab cake that great in a while, I think the shrimp in the crab cake really added to its texture. One down side was just the gap between the appetizers coming out and the main dishes, which was almost 30 minutes, we were getting a bit restless. Other than that, we had a good time there.

    Four bruschetta for four people
    Paul L.

    Everyone in our group agreed with two thumbs up. The interior felt like an art gallery, with servers dressed impeccably in clean aprons, resembling chefs themselves. To make a reservation, be sure to call ahead. The host and the entire staff were amiable, adding to the positive experience. What we ordered: FOCACCIA BREAD - The first serving is complimentary, but the second comes with a $4 charge. While we were tempted to order more because it was so delicious, we decided to hold off until we tried the rest of our meals. CALAMARI - This isn't your typical calamari with tentacles and small rings. Instead, these were deep-fried calamari steaks, and they were out of this world. THE BEST calamari I've ever had. Must order. FARFALLE with BOLOGNESE - We originally wanted the Friday special, Lasagna, but it was sold out. The server recommended this dish as it shared similar ingredients. It was satisfying, and we don't regret ordering it, though I can't help but wonder how the lasagna would have compared. Guess I'll have to come back on a Friday to find out. LOBSTER RAVIOLI - Fresh lobster meat wrapped in tender pasta, served with a Sherry cream sauce that we practically licked clean. It was that good. POTATO GNOCCHI - Chewy, pillowy gnocchi served over a rich cream sauce. It was a great alternative to the rest of our pasta dishes, providing some variety.

    Lobster Ravioli
    Corba D.

    This is a cozy family restaurant right off the main street in the heart of Pacific Grove. Most of the fellow customers seem to know the owners and are warmly greeted when they arrive. (We were also warmly greeted, sans the hugs. :-) ) Their dining rooms are tastefully decorated with art deco posters. We shared a Caesar Salad and a Bruschetta for our appetizers and enjoyed them immensely. My main dish was the Fresh Sanddabs which were, in fact, very fresh, very tender and tasty. My wife's lobster ravioli was also delicious.

    crab & prawn cake: moist & flavorful with a perfectly crispy seasoned crust. radicchio salad only so-so. but I'd order again!
    Amelia A.

    This is our go to Italian restaurant in Pacific Grove! Polly and Michael are always friendly, the ambiance is pleasant, and the food is tasty! You can go for a romantic dinner or with well-behaved kids. (I added the "well-behaved" part because that's my preference and expectation at a nice restaurant.) Everything was great! See my pics. Our favs yummy bruschetta starter and delicious focaccia bread house salad (we split it) crab and prawn cakes - "meaty" & so good! The only less than stellar entree was the spinach & meat raviolis. it's the first time we were a bit disappointed in it and we've been coming here for 6 years! the sauce and filling had great flavor but was a bit too al dente. In the past it seemed like the pasta was rolled out thinner and not as al dente. Looked like the prices went up which seemed on par for a fine dining experience in Pacific Grove/Monterey. With all that, another 5 star experience! We'll be back!!

    Some delicious Italian red wine
    Deana M.

    The ambience is cozy, the service and food is outstanding. I ordered the veal Sorrentino and my husband had the veal saltimbocca. My husband opted for the house salad and I opted for the soup which was heirloom tomato. We ordered a bottle of red Italian wine, a Barolo. We were served bruschetta right away. They also brought warm focaccia bread which reminded us of my husband's Noni. Everything was excellent!! We ended with the sherry cake with pistachio ice cream. Yummy! We definitely will return!

    Lobster Ravioli

    A favorite! Service was pleasant and flow was spot on. Our food was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Will absolutely visit again.

    Chicken soup
    Caroline B.

    This is one of the best meals I've had in a while. Everyone is attentive. Amazing food. Go on Friday and get the lasagna special!!

    Ricotta Ravioli

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    A wonderful place to go in PG, that we would highly recommend. The food is great, the staff is great and we were treated like old friends.

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    Delicious food and friendly staff! Portions are the perfect size. Lots of flavor. I recommend the lobster ravioli.

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    Delicious food - focaccia, mushroom ravioli, strawberry shortcake, rum cake, etc., really nice service, in a comfortably fun setting.

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    Ask the Community - La Mia Cucina

    Does this restaurant have an ocean view and accessible parking?

    No ocean view but there is a parking lot across the street

    Can you provide Gluten-free pasta options?

    Yes, we have gluten free penne and spaghetti available and all of our sauces are gluten free. Please let your server know if you are allergic so we can cook the pasta in separate water.

    What are the gluten free options?

    I would think many of their salads are..... some soups....but unsure so I would call and ask...owners are super nice.

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    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!!
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    Visiting Monterey, checked yelp reviews on suggestions of good dinner choices for Pacific Grove…read morewhere our hotel was located. The Chowder House had amazing reviews and lot of rave for the clan chowder. I was with my daughter and fiance. Daughter ordered the fish and chips. She said they were so good! You know it good when she ate everything on the plate and only left 2 lettuce leaves that were garnished. Fries and fish were hot and crispy. There is a kids menu as well lots of kid option meal for picky eaters like kids. She order the adult portion fish and chips but there is also a kids fish meal. I ordered the fish tacos with sole fish. That was the fish of the season. The taco were plentiful with cabbage avocado and special dressing or sauce that made they these tacos oh so good! This place was small but had plenty room for drop ins. There was no wait on a Friday night around 630. There is also seating outside front if you prefer. The wait of food was quick! The server and everyone in the establishment had great customer service. Always asking if we needed more water or drinks. It's seems they really care about taking care of you making sure everything is great. I'd highly recommend coming here lunch or dinner. They have a variety of dinner options. Check out there menu and make sure when you are in Monterey or Pacific Grove and go here. You won't be disappointed. But be thankful you did go!

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