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.

The service here is absolutely amazing! The views are stunning and the food is out of this world!…read moreWe started with the oysters and they were fresh and delicious. We then ordered the Cesar salad and the waiter heard us talking about how we loved the anchovies and brought us over extra! We each ordered one of the amazing specials and my fish with truffle ravioli was DIVINE!!! They also have a fabulous wine list and amazing desserts. The cannolis are made in house and sooo good! There is plenty of parking in the lot. The bathrooms are pristine. The ambiance of this spot is just stunning! Perfect for a romantic date night and it has that quaint, high end, intimate Italian restaurant vibe that truly makes you feel like you're on a getaway in Italy. I can't recommend this place enough and I am very excited to go back and try more of their delicious dishes!

We went without a reservation. Had a small wait for a table of four. We got there just before a…read morerush of reservations. It took a bit to get served but when our server arrived, he quickly got our drinks and reviewed the specials. The meal and appetizer was wonderfully delicious. Portion sizes were just right. Not sure if it was a busy weeknight for service staff to tables or if that's normal here. The food was great and the atmosphere was pleasant. We would definitely return. Others had the tagliatelle and the chicken Alfredo

Very good food and awesome service I think is 1 of the best spot that I've been to in Montereyread more

from start to finish, what an incredible experience. Pablo is the greatest server this side of the…read moreMississippi. I've eaten a lot of ribeye in my life, this was the best. Top shelf stuff here 10/10

So glad we got to try it out, last time we were here we didn't have a reservation and we didn't get…read morea seat, so we made sure not to make that mistake again. The spot is a cute little restaurant, parking can be hard but you can find some in the neighborhood behind the shop. We were seated right away, service was great and the food was fantastic. The starter bread was really good, super soft and fresh. We got a Caesar salad, mozzarella with prosciutto app, and the Bolognese pasta. The mozzarella starter was amazing, so fresh and the arugula was light and flavorful. The star was the Bolognese, it was so fresh and amazing. That sauce was perfect. I will be dreaming of that for weeks. The chocolate flour less cake looked amazing but we were too full.. Next time!

Not a fan of the lady that worked the host stand on 9/19/26 in the evening. Her presence was not…read morewarm or inviting at all. However, the rest of the evening was great! Our sever David H. Was friendly, quick, and efficient. He knew the menu, made suggestions, and was overall fun despite it being a busy night. I ordered the black squid ink clam pasta and it was really good! Noodles were perfectly al dente. Great sauce and a good amount of clams! It was slightly too salty, but nothing I couldn't handle. I also ordered the grilled octopus. Disappointed it was only one tentacle, but the flavor was great. It was tender! We had a party of 10. David and the other servers made it a great dining experience. No messed up orders and when it came to paying for our tab, David handled it well. Gratuity added for parties more than 6 and they do not split checks. They will take as many forms of payment, which was kind of confusing.

Valencia and Teresa were attentive, professional, and made my family feel truly special during our…read morebirthday dinner. Outstanding service all night! Food Ratings: Short Rib (5/5): Absolutely amazing. Charcuterie (5/5): Excellent quality and selection. Mushroom Pizza (5/5): Flavorful and cooked to perfection. Vegetable Pizza (4/5): less flavorful but enjoyable option. Calamari (4/5): Tasted good, though a bit on the dry side.

Food 5/5 Service 3.5/5…read moreAmbiance Old but classy vibes Pizza and Chicken Parm was delicious. Pasta was made fresh, I enjoyed the Burrata e Prosciutto There is a parking lot and I parked on the side of the restaurant. Complimentary bread came after all the food came out, server said sorry he almost forgot about it. Besides that incident about the bread, service was good, if you could find them. At times they went mia, albeit the restaurant was not packed for a sat lunch. The server boxed our leftovers, and gave us extra new sauces. Will definitely return for the food. Food is good enough even if service could be slow. There is also a lunch menu

As usual the food is great. The service as well. We came back after our kids help us celebrate or…read more50th wedding anniversary here and they did a spectacular job. When we come over from the hot valley always plan to have dinner at this establishment.

Would never return. We chose this restaurant for my bachelorette dinner and the experience was…read moredisappointing from the moment we walked in. Paula, the hostess (and possibly an owner according to all the other reviews here), was dismissive and treated our group with obvious disrespect while warmly interacting with other tables around us. We were the largest group in the restaurant and the only Asian American group. Everyone in our party was Asian except for one white guest, who was the only person Paula spoke happily to and even joked with when he asked where the restroom was. The contrast in how our group was treated was hard to ignore and left us feeling singled out. Our server was nice, but the poor hospitality overshadowed what should have been a special celebration. I left feeling unwelcome and I hope no one else has a similar experience.

Enjoyed a nice lunch on the dock overlooking the marina. Reservations made for a Wednesday at noon…read morefor six of us; not really needed as they weren't too busy. DRINKS Limoncello Spritz - 3.5 stars STARTERS Caprese burrata - 4 stars MAIN PLATES Linguine alla arrabiata - 4 stars

Here's my order!…read more Calamari Smoked salmon pasta Carbonara with shrimp Went on a day trip to Monterey & Carmel and found this place just before sunset! Got here with my boyfriend when it was really empty, but soon the restaurant had all seats full, we came at a perfect time! There is a bunch of outdoor seating with beautiful views of the boats, water, etc. There are indoor seating as well but loved the outdoor seating! Started off with CALAMARI as the appetizer no crumbs were left it was great and cooked perfect. When ordering the special I chose that wasn't on the menu was the CARBONARA, It has shrimp and bacon I also added on some onions as well. Let me tell you, This was the absolute best pasta I've had in A WHILE I loved this pasta it was cooked perfectly and my boyfriend really loved it as well. The carbonara needs to be an updated addition to the menu. It's definitely a must order for pasta lovers!! My boyfriend ordered the SMOKED SALMON PASTA he absolutely devoured it, I tried it out too and it was super tasty. I loved everything about the food and it was just a reason to come back and try out more. Our service was great appetizers came out perfect timing as well as entrees, Everything about my experience was great I am indeed coming back!

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!

This place was delicious! When you walk into the restaurant you just seat yourself and someone will…read morecome and help you. We ordered the crab ravioli and diavola pizza, it was plenty of food for the two of us, we were so full after. The crab ravioli were huge, filled with crab meat and the sauce had a hint of sweetness to it. It got quite filling as we were eating it so pizza to pair with it was perfect. The diavola pizza was also delicious, the crust was perfectly crunchy and bouncy. It had a slight spicy kick to it to balance out the savory. The spicy salami on it was very good too.

Celebrating my niece's going away to UCLA!…read more I was able to reserve the private library room for our party of 8 with no extra charge. It was nice to have the room all to ourselves. Their apps are the strongpoint at Little Napoli: my niece loved the truffled gnocchi. The garlic bread, calamari and meatballs were good too. I got the lamb osso bucco and my fiancé got the cioppino and added on the spaghetti. The portions here are very healthy. I could barely touch my osso bucco, but thought it was ok. The mashed potatoes were fluffy and creamy. The osso bucco was actually way better leftover two days later when it all melded together. The others thought their entrees were alright too, I didn't try them even though they offered. :) You'll be stuffed, but get the dessert anyways! We got a creme brûlée which was creamy and nicely caramelized, but the big winner here was the Carmel bakery brownie. So rich and decadent! Service was friendly and quick. Street parking only. I'd come back for apps and dessert.

Went here for their breakfast. The place was absolutely dead inside. We were the only ones there…read more Waiter was attentive with good service. The free water is gross, tastes like it's from the tap. We ordered the Huevos rancheros and the French toast. For drinks we opted for the vanilla latte and the cappuccino. The waiter then returned and said they are out of vanilla syrup. He went to kitchen and found some. He then returned and said they are out of beans for the huevos rancheros. They asked if we wanted another egg instead. I declined. The latte and cappuccino was really good. The French toast was mediocre and not worth the price. We opted for fresh fruit on the side and received a bowl of cut pineapple and blackberries that were not good. I can see why this place was empty on a Saturday morning. Not sure how they can be out of food for their breakfast items with only a few options to choose from. Don't think we are planning on returning.

While I was attending a conference across the street, Robin and Hank took full advantage of…read moreMonterey's charm and headed to Cibo Ristorante Italiano for lunch. Robin tried the fried artichoke hearts and tuna poke, both of which earned high praise. She loved the tangy, flavorful sauce on the artichokes and thought the poke had just the right balance of freshness and spicyness. Meanwhile, Hank happily handled the beef patty, which he deemed a five-paw experience--thick, juicy, and a great value. She enjoyed it so much that we returned for dinner the same evening. Naturally, we had to share a round of those irresistible fried artichokes. Robin ordered the Sand Dabs, perfectly cooked and complemented by a bright honey-Dijon mustard sauce, while I went with the beet salad--peppery arugula, vibrant red and orange beets, balsamic vinaigrette, and creamy goat cheese. Simple, fresh, and delicious. Hank once again enjoyed his hamburger patty (a growing tradition). For dessert, I had the Crème Brûlée cheesecake, and Robin indulged in the Passionata fruit panna cotta. Both desserts were smooth, balanced, and a great finish to the meal. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the lively Friday-night energy from the busy street added to the experience. All in all, Cibo delivered twice in one day, and we'd happily return--Hank included. Dog friendly, Hank approved patio!