Finally visited this establishment while we were in town. We were greeted by a friendly hostess on a very busy night. Waited about 10 minutes before we got to our table. We ordered the ahi appetizer, Tropicale salad, calamari friti and chicken fettuccine. All were excellent, especially the ahi. The presentation of this dish was so creative. Fast, friendly service and excellent dishes. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the East County. read more

Mediterraneo - Ahi appetizer - Italian Near Me - Alpine, California

The nicest people. Family atmosphere with amazing food. Just had the pumpkin ravioli oh my goodness! They make their ravioli from scratch. So good! 1/2 off wine on Tuesday we've learned so much about great wine here ! The cheesecake is authentic. It's amazing! read more

Food at Mediterranean is HEAVENLY!From the bread basket to the meal. My partner had pollo marsala. I enjoyed the lamb shank w parpadelli pasta. Did I tell yah both were HEAVENLY? LONG TIME since this fat boy was WOOOOOOOED by a chef like this. Usually only comes with a pair of expensive airplane tickets. Finished it off with honest to heaven gelato!!! One glass of cab sav was also enjoyed. Their choice to pair it. Excellent! Get to Alpine at your first opportunity. Dined el fresco so am at a loss for interior ambiance. But the interior used to be warm and inviting. read more

This place was recommended by a friend. All the food in the pictures was what we shared. Each item was amazing. Rating 10/10 from the staff to the cleanliness and the waitress Daisy was amazing. I have recommended this place to several people already. There is nothing like a home cooked authentic meal. read more

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Me and a friend came here for lunch. We ordered a gluten free pizza and a wedge salad. Our server was friendly but the food was just ok. I am a blue cheese dressing snob and their blue cheese dressing was not good. It was just a cheap dressing and no real blue cheese in it. The pizza was ok nothing special to brag about. May look into other dining options when I'm in the area. read more

We were so excited to finally try this place. We moved to alpine 8 weeks ago and drive by every day but now we regret ever stopping. Customer service was okay.. could be better, the cooks are miserably unhappy, and the food was awful. The steak was over cooked, dry, tough, flavorless, and 50% fat. The fettuccine was edible but the chicken was fatty. We are so disappointed, all the waitress had to say was "sorry". read more

Mediterraneo - The prime New York strip. - Italian Near Me - Alpine, California

Scrumptious Italian food, and extremely kind staff. Delicious bread serviced ahead of the meal, and complimentary Biscotti. read more

Mediterraneo - Spinach Ravioli & Fettuccini - Italian Near Me - Alpine, California

We were driving through and so happy that we found Mediterraneo. We came in around 4pm and we're able to be seated right away. The in side ambiance is so quaint and intimate. The staff working was SO NICE! Very cheery and I really loved seeing how well they worked together to help each other. And can't forget the food. So good! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was perfect. The Mac and cheese was very creamy and I liked that nothing was overly salty. Serving sizes were ample, we both had left overs in which they boxed for us. Topped off the evening with a shared pumpkin cheesecake. If we're ever back in the area I would def come back. read more

Mediterraneo - Chicken parm. - Italian Near Me - Alpine, California

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We saw this place coming out of our car through the parking lot while going to alpine brewery... since we weren't feeling pizza the hubs wanted to eat here... OMG!!! We loved EVERYTHING about this place ! The service was so welcoming and you literally feel like your in someone's house !! Little did we know this is a family owned and operated restaurant!! RIGHT ON! The server said everything was grandmas recipe and let me tell you... grandma knows wtf she's doing!! Not only did our plates look beautiful the taste of my fettuccine was out of this world ! I usually am never one to finish my food but this time I did! I took my time to make sure my bottle of wine was finished as well as my pasta !! It was amazing. My baby got the salmon and he kept on about how bomb it was. My stomach and emotions were happy coming out of this place omg! You can taste the authenticity read more

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Top tier little Italian spot!! Love the location on top of a hill and the food was DELICIOUS!! I had the gnocchi, my wife had the filet mignon. I cannot stress this enough, it was delicious. The waitress (assuming the daughter of the owner based on our conversation) was extremely nice and helpful, recommending dishes and engaging in conversation. One dish that she recommended was the whole brussel sprouts in garlic. It was a little tangy but very flavorful and paired well with the bread. Only downside was they were out of the crème brûlée when we ordered dessert and the trio came out without it. Also, I believe 1 or 2 more servers would be a sufficient staff. We did go on a Saturday night however and it was busy. The owner came by and asked how everything was tasting as well. Will definitely visit again for special events. read more

Good service, great meal and a fun place to hang out. The games kept the kids busy while we enjoyed our lunch. read more

Mediterraneo - Pollo alla Sorrentina was delicious - Italian Near Me - Alpine, California

We have been going to the Mediterraneo for years and have never been disappointed! The food and the ambience are great! Enzo And AnnMarie and their staff do a great job! read more

We had calamari as an appetizer & for dinner, Lasagna with an order of meatballs. It was so delicious. The portions were large enough that we had enough for dinner the next night. The service was good too & the outdoors atmosphere was pleasant. Highly recommend! read more

We ordered the bbq chicken and margarita pizza with pasta and bread for our book club everything was amazing! Can't believe I waited so long to try it read more

I truly love the food here - the issue is the service - we entered at about 4:50 on a Saturday fully prepared to drink and eat for at least $250 - unfortunately the staff just didn't check on us - a table of 2 who seemed to be important to the establishment - arrived and the wait staff ignored us - then, a party of seven arrived and by then our appetizer had settled and the lack of attention inspired us to leave and finish our meal elsewhere - it's really too bad as we love the location and ambiance - but the lack of service is not ok read more

This is a great restaurant! We love the food and the outside dining. The service is always great.

Greatly reduced their menu during COVID eliminating some of my favorites and haven't recovered.

Went to Mediterraneo Sunday night, party of four. Quaint gem in Alpine with indoor/outdoor seating. Nice menu. Good variety of meal options, without going overboard, including daily specials. Dishes were really tasty, good portions (everyone took home a bit of something) and well presented. Complimentary bread basket (variety to choose from) and herb butter, so yummy. Two appetizers, two salads (definitely large enough to share), four entrees, four desserts, one cocktail, two coffees ran about $250. Very reasonable. Our server, Daisy, was exceptional! Very attentive but not hovering, answered all of our questions thoughtfully and just a very pleasant attitude. Most tables were occupied but everything we ordered came out timely, perfectly prepared and served properly. Lots of easy access parking. Highly recommended! read more

We dropped by here for a lunch meeting and I was very impressed by the service. The servers were friendly and made sure we got a nice patio table without direct sunlight. I had been eyeing their risotto and ordered that. It was so buttery and flavorful! It had a nice rich aroma and every mouthful was a delight! The quantity was great and I could carry some leftovers with me. They serve a nice selection of bread basket and I would keep a lookout for the pepper bread in case someone picks it up before you! :) read more

Mediterraneo - Italian Near Me - Alpine, California

If you are in the mood for Mediterranean food - this place doesn't disappoint. Good food, many options, and nice portion sizes - I had enough for leftovers! read more

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night and had an amazing experience from beginning to end. The restaurant had a cute and calm ambiance and wasn't overly loud and busy. The service was amazing.. everyone was very sweet, welcoming and attentive which was highly appreciated. Drinks were very tasty and well made and the FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!! We ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer, spinach ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese covered in mushroom sauce, beef lasagna and sausage/mushroom/olive pizza.. yum yum yum! Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted absolutely delicious! I highly recommend coming here for authentic Italian food! read more

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This is such a wonderful local restaurant. The food is always delicious. We love the nights when the wine is half off and we always get a bottle. It is romantic, cozy, and the staff are informative and friendly. read more

Nice little place in Alpine. We ate there the other night. Since we're experiencing another Covid surge, we dined outside. Most everyone else did as well. First impression was the waitress who was very friendly. We got our menus pretty quickly. Since we had a hungry toddler we really wanted to give him something while we waited for food. We ordered right away, including an appetizer for him. The waitress must have had too many tables because it was difficult to locate her. She forgot utensils and napkins when we sat down. We still didn't have them when our apps came out. We asked again and again. Finally got them. All in all, The food was really amazing quality and taste. The wait staff is probably just overworked. But fortunately the food and drinks were excellent. Will definitely go back. read more

This place really rubbed my balls the wrong way. Walking in no one showed us to a table to cleaned it just told us to go a certain way, all the people in here were sitting on their fingers or something too. Waited 15 minutes just for some bread they probably got from the back of a grocery store. Finally after forever abby the duck came to take our order. I didn't know inflation hit that hard cause it was an arm and a leg for some from the box and jar pasta and sauce. Literally watered down pasta and cold mozzarella balls in my pasta. This place blows. Carls Jr is down the street you'd be better off there. read more

Mediterraneo - Waitress - Italian Near Me - Alpine, California

I have been at the Med a good handful of times and ea. time has been a great experience!!! 1st time was my birthday last year, ordered the lamb shank (devine) to Friday, our friends Bday, had the wedge salad...was delighted! Service was warm and friendly. Ambiance in the patio (my 1st time back there) was perfect and cozy. thank you Sandra, Raymond's wife for your reference! I can't wait to take my sissies here!!! Love our lil community here in Alpine read more

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On Mon. 8/12/24.. As soon as I walked in, I asked for a menu. The tall older waitress said "as soon as you sit down, I will bring you a menu. I said well I'm thirsty and I would like to order something to drink. She said .."Like I said, as soon as you sit down I will bring you a menu! I was standing at the bar waiting for my friends w/her kids. No one was there, except two people who already ordered. So.. I had ordered a hamburger. I did not like the Aioli sauce that was put on my burger. The nice younger blonde waitress was sweet enough to offer me a new bun. As I waited, the other older tall waitress (30's) w/long dark hair brought me the bun on a plate.. as she handed it to me she let go before I had a hold of it. The plate broke in small pieces on the floor. Half the toasted bun was on floor and she happened to grab the other half of bun before it landed on floor and handed it to me, and said "Here's your bun, picked up 2 pieces of the broken plate and very quickly walked off!" She didn't say, anything! She could have said "oh I'm so sorry, I will be right back to clean it up and I will get you another bun! She said NOTHING! As if it was my fault and she seemed annoyed! As soon as she walked away my friends small child walked straight over to all the broken small pieces and picked up a piece of the glass plate. We asked her to put it down before she gets hurt. It took at least 10 min. for her to have the younger waitress to come sweep up the rest! By the way.. the hamburger was way too salty! I couldn't eat it.. brought it home. My son n law tried it and the first thing he said was.. I can't eat it .. it's way too salty! Needless to say I won't be back! She was rude and bossy! read more

I grew up in Alpine and hadn't been to The Med in forever. My fiancé and I stopped in for dinner and drinks ... man, is the food delicious!! We had the sautéed spinach and burrata appetizer and the creamy salmon penne pasta. Soooo good, I've been craving it ever since. We sat at the bar .. the service was just ok. Lots of chit chat with the 'locals/regulars' and it took a while for silverware (we had to ask twice). But nice area for kids, indoor & outdoor seating. I would go back just for the food - it was that good! read more

This is one of my favorite places to come to with my friends. The food is always good, and the service is very good. I've become a fan of their Chicken Marsala, and now all my friends order it too! The Cassata Al Forno is a unique delicious dessert, it's a Sicilian baked pie filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips and cinnamon, sort of like a cheesecake filling...really good! read more

Thank God we're back out and enjoying a dinner together! We've been here before and were thrilled they were open on a Friday night. Very clever to use their outdoor seating to stay within the good graces of the health lords while staying open. I'm happy this place is in my community. The food... We started with a bruschetta. The bread was ordinary and not involved with a nice garlic flavor. The diced tomatoes were fresh but lacked any salt, oil or other enhancement. A few shaved parm slices on the top and let's call it a day. For main, I went with the Gamberoni Alla Diavola. The shrimp was extremely over cooked and dry. The risotto was advertised as "saffron" but lacked any flavor from that most magnificent stigma. The dish had great hopes and potential but fell flat. This place has been here from quite some time and I wish them success. Unfortunately, I found their food to be a disapointment and will not be a return customer. read more

Our new favorite spot! We came here for a date night and sat out on the outdoor patio for a nice Italian dinner. The food was delicious and our servers were super sweet. When we were finished eating, we still wanted to hang out, so we went to their bar/lounge on the other side of the bar, and enjoyed a beer out on the deck while watching the sunset. I love that they have options to choose from to make the whole group happy. We will definitely be coming back read more

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Great service and delicious food! You can't go wrong at The Med whether you want a great dinner or just a drink at the bar.

First time here. Food was amazing and the staff were awesome. Had the spinach ravioli with mushroom sauce. Spot on! Everything coming from the kitchen looked great. The Mac n cheese was super good. I will go back.. read more

Highly recommended. We ordered two types of pasta, calamari and salad- all were delish! Serving size is huge so it's definitely to share! We went on a Saturday night around 9ish pm and the crowd wasn't so bad. We we're seated right away. The place is quite a bit small so I can't imagine what the wait time will be during a busy day. If you love pastas, this place is a must try! read more

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The food and the service is always top notch , the dessert we had was oh so yummy. Our server was on top of it at every turn. I didn't take any pictures and it's been a few weeks since we dined there so I don't remember what we had, but I know it was really good read more

This place has become one of our all time favorites places for all the family. Everything is authentic and the taste and quality of the food. Is amazing. read more

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The Med is not only a local favorite but a special night up the hill for those living, well, down the hill! Great food, cheerful servers and lots of outside dining if that's your preference. read more

Nice Italian on one side, kinda Dave and Buster ambiance in the sports bar/game room. Really good personal baked pizza. Good for families with young teenagers and groups. read more

A bit pricy but delicious Sicilian and Italian food! The service is immaculate the daughter, dad, and mother all mostly stay there to talk to guests. It's a great place for a birthday or small family gathering w/ outdoor and indoor seating. read more

Ate there recently after not having been in quite some time .. maybe a couple of owners ago ‍ and can't say I'd come back Extremely slow .. borderline rude service Asked 3 times for second drink order of which was finally served about the same time they handed us the bill The sausage on our pizza was like a Keilbasa of which wasn't favorable to us. And the dressing on the Caesar salad was not very authentic. Sorry to say we didn't care for the food or the service at all. read more

Wonderful attention from staff and a tasty menu with well prepared entrees and salads. The highlight of Alpine