I dined in on a Thursday night on the rooftop! There were heat lamps and fire pits for warmth, along 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. read more

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The rooftop bar is nice and warm, even when the night is cool. The service is prompt and the servers 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. read more

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We were in town for a long weekend, while we had some great meals in Carmel, this was the only spot where we made reservations prior to the trip. I will tell you, it was well worth it. Great food, exceptional service, and an overall lovely dining experience The restaurant itself looks both cozy and inviting from the outside. As far as typical restaurants for the area, this one felt slightly more spacious. This is an Italian restaurant, and the decor/ambiance definitely reflects that We arrived early and didn't have to wait long for them to get our table ready. Our server was incredible. She was kind, professional, efficient, and an altogether joy. She was there when we needed her, but didn't hover The menu offers most all of the classic Italian entrees, appetizers, and desserts. They also have plenty of wine, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drink options. Everything looked and sounded amazing. I am a self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur, and their pizza was delicious. I had their sausage and peppers pizza, and I was pleasantly surprised that they used sweet peppers which made for a semi-sweet and savory experience. Everything was tasty, and it was a nice way to unwind after a day of walking and sightseeing Some tips: I would recommend making a reservation. This place is popular, and there were often people waiting towards the entrance for their tables. There's plenty of tables, they are just in high demand. There's also a fully stocked bar and area where you can enjoy some libation pre-meal or while you wait Parking is somewhat limited in this small coastal town, and you will most likely have to park down the street somewhere from Vesuvio, but the stroll will be scenic, and if you're staying nearby I would just recommend walking to the restaurant from your lodging Cheers!! read more

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Vesuvio is a super nice restaurant with a nice ambiance. The tables are kinda packed inside so a bit hard to move around. To start we got the garlic bread and it was pretty good, really crispy. All the pastas were very saucy and not dry. Love that they had vegetarian options and were able to make items veg too. The ravioli was good and a bit sweet. We got asparagus as a side and it had breadcrumbs on top. Service was also great here. read more

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I've been here once & it succeeded my expectations. The food is DELICIOUS! Drinks are great & the ambiance is perfect. Perfect spot to hang out with friends. I highly recommend going to the rooftop area at night. Great customer service as well! read more

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Celiac friendly! The food was amazing! Had the vodka penne and spinach/pear salad. We sat on the roof with a wonderful heat lamp close by. Romantic and perfect! read more

1 of 2 Yelp Reviews. Quality/Quantity - The employees of The Tap Room in Pebble Beach (see other review) recommended this happy hour. Today we got the following: HH Mussels and Clams - Good, but HH price and HH quantity. Not enough, even for light eaters. Approximately 6 small mussels and clams of each. HH Steakhouse Burger - 12 oz patty, smaller after cooked, lol. Decent fries and flavor. My wife was surprised and happy that they "split plates" for us (see below service), until she found out about the undisclosed additional cost. No one asked for a split plate and we did not need that... $3 extra. Of course, a local IPA to wash everything down. Atmosphere - Nice rooftop atmosphere. Plenty of fire pits, fire places, heat lamps, etc. Fairly busy happy hour crowd. Plenty of 2-3 hours street parking. Open 7 days a week from 4pm to 10pm or 11pm; Yelp's hours differ slightly. Service - Hit and miss until the very end where they failed. Does not seem like they have designated people for each table?!?! We had like 4-5 different people help us? Well, we had to ask 4-5 different people for service. Another business that charged us a different price than the stated menu price. First the (new) waitress that gave us the bill said that the owner changed the Steakhouse burger from $20 to $23 and that she will NOT honor the menu price. Then she came back and said the extra $3 was due to a split plate (that no one asked for). She also charged us an extra $4 for 4 small slices of bread, which was not disclosed either. Price - $51; another experience ruined with pricing discrepancies. Happening more and more often... Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2010 and with all your other 4 businesses, bakeries, restaurants, bars, etc. read more

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Such a cute place with indoor and rooftop seating. We chose this place after a long day and we were looking for a late dinner spot. Cute ambiance on the rooftop with music playing. The firepit and heaters kept us warm. Our server Rodrigo was very attentive and nice. Food and drinks were delicious!!! read more

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While visiting Carmel we came across this delicious restaurant. I love me some authentic Italian food. So any chance I have to try a new restaurant I'll take it. And sure enough this mom and pop Italian restaurant hit the spot. Every dish was delicious the service was amazing. They had a wide variety of wines to choose from. A sophisticated ambiance with classical music playing made the experience even better. Our night was definitely completed to perfection and will love to go back if I'm ever in Carmel again. read more

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I'd give Vesuvio a 4.5 overall - the dining room is nicely themed of Italy and we loved the beautiful fireplace ambiance. Our waiter was a pleasure, friendly, informative and attentive. We loved the artichoke croquettes and seafood risotto. The bolognese wasn't the most flavorful I've had but the quality of meat was excellent. The menu is different at Vesuvio versus their sister place Napoli, which we also love. I recommend both! read more

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We had the BEST birthday dinner last night here at Vesuvios. It was pretty busy so we made the risky move to eat upstairs on the roof. It was a bit cold but the heaters and fire made it perfect. The ambiance is amazing and overall was a good night. However it turned out GREAT when we got our food (quicker than expected as well) This food was amazing. Crab ravioli was my favorite. Its all ive thought about since then. My boyfriends lamb was also very good as well and the brownie put everything over the top!!! Highly recommend read more

Vesuvio - Carmel Bakery Brownie - Pizza Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Husband and I ate on the rooftop. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the steak frites - you cannot decide how they cook it, the only option was medium well. So it's a little pink, but nonetheless it was delicious. Perfectly salted and buttered! It paired perfectly with the fries. My husband enjoyed his chicken too. Service was great and the environment was romantic. Highly recommend! read more

Vesuvio - Steak Frites and Chicken Parmigiana - Pizza Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

The pasta here is incredible--the Sinatra is an absolute must-order! The bartender is super kind, very attentive, and honestly, his dimples are a wonderful bonus. His drinks are exceptionally high quality, and I'm literally craving one right now just writing this review. I am definitely coming back and cannot wait to try everything else on the menu! read more

After a not-so-great experience at Vesuvio's sister restaurant Little Napoli, we visited Vesuvio to finish out Happy Hour at their rooftop bar. We arrived shortly after opening, and made our way up to the very spacious rooftop bar. Our server was absolutely excellent. I wish I had gotten his name, but he was a young latino man with tattoos on both arms, working the afternoon of Monday, March 2, 2026. He was very friendly, engaging, and often came over to check on us and see if we needed another round of drinks or food. We were just there for Happy Hour, and after a couple rounds of drinks, meatballs, and ribs, from their Happy Hour Menu, we were pretty well set for the evening. We sat near one of their decorate fire heaters on an elevated portion and one of the gals came over to light it for us without us having to ask. It was a beautiful day, and as the sun started to set, their outdoor lights came up. The restaurant down below is really pretty, and I would absolutely return to have dinner downstairs. What really made this 5 stars for me was the service from the young man who served us. He had a great personality and treated us like we were regulars. My spouse asked if they had Tuaca (an italian liquor) and he initially said no, but still checked with the bartender just to be sure, which really made us feel welcome. I look forward to returning to Vesuvio at our next visit to Carmel. read more

One of the best restaurants to go on a date or with family. We ordered a di stefano salad- tasty , pesto related pasta abruzee one- napoletano pizza, in house garlic bread was too soft went well with the olive oil and pesto based pasta. The service is quick. And they serve one after the one instead of overcrowding the table. We tried creme brulee dessert and i wouldnt mind going for a second round. Restrooms are clean too. read more

The ambiance and service were fantastic. A glass of wine was expensive $18-24. We had a Cesar salad which was delicious. The gluten free sausage pizza was very very disappointing. Usually gf pizza is thin crust but this was a thicker crust and not very flavorful and dry. What was even more disappointing were the toppings. Soggy giant cut peppers over died out crust. There was maybe one piece of sausage on each giant slice. I ate 1.5 pieces and couldn't eat any more. We were very disappointed. read more

Still the best bet for great food, incredible atmosphere (roof deck in particular), and wonderful service. Do not pass up Vesuvios when you're in Carmel! read more

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Didn't have a reservation but still was seated. Waiter and staff was overall friendly and attentive. This spot has a casual elegant ambiance. (Italian trattoria) . sister restaurant to little Napoli. The food was excellent! The pizza and pasta is better here. Worth the visit. read more

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This place is walking distance to downtown carmel, and it has 2 storey ( seating indoors and rooftop 2nd floor ) which gives plenty of seating options. Lovely ambience with lights , firepits. The staff is very welcoming , and suggests you options with food and drinks selection. Also family friendly place. Lot of veg and non veg food options, and its delicious. We have tried their pizza, garlic bread and they are super yum. Definitely recommend to check it out when in area if it fits your needs. read more

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My best friend and I came to have dinner and the food was great but what really made me upset was our server Hector. We both had order the "Lava Candy" cocktail drink and didn't realize how spicy it was going to be. I kindly asked him if we can get the drink menu back to order a different drink since the one we got was too spicy. I was willing to pay for both drinks, he offered to have the drinks remade which we both agreed to. He came back not that long after with the same drinks and only reason we notice was because of the tangerine candy that was on the stick. I had bitten on it and as you can see on the picture it has my previous bite marks. This was unbelievable I've never had this kind of service where they pull these kinds of tricks. read more

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We came for a nice dinner while in Carmel. This place was amazing. It brought me back to when I went to Italy. I ordered the fangool pizza which had, cheese, cupped pepperoni, and hot honey. I put the ranch on the side. It was delicious and crust was made just right thin and soft but still had some nice crisp. My husband had the lasagna and it it tasted homemade from the sauce, meat, meat and pasta. We had the tiramisu as a dessert to finish the night. Our server was very knowledgeable about the food and recommended some great options. The atmosphere was very intimate and had beautiful pictures. I would definitely recommend if you visit Carmel. read more

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Early Valentine's Day dinner in Carmel called for another trip to Vesuvio. Honestly, I think this is my favorite place to eat at when we come to Carmel. The food, the service, and the ambiance are second to none! read more

Vesuvio felt like a place resting on its laurels. People are in and out of Carmel-by-the-Sea all the time. They need a lot of meals and by serving Italian favorites like pizza and pasta, sooner or later, we will be dining there. I also quickly came to learn that this is one of many in town eateries owned by Chef Pepe and I think that aids in its complacency. We were seated on the raised platform in the back of the restaurant, the table closest to the kitchen. It got awkward real quick when we realized that just on the other side of the railing was where all the rooftop dining orders were being kept until they went upstairs for service. Like we could touch the plates if we wanted to. It felt weird knowing that those people's food sits there, out in the elements unattended, as they wait to be taken away. It's also disappointing that restaurants like this don't start you with bread anymore. We did a bruschetta starter, and I got a Margherita pizza and tiramisu. The server never checked on us during the meal. If he had, we would have been able to tell him the pizzas were completely undercooked. It was also the first time I have ever not liked the variety of basil chosen to top a pizza. When he did come to move us on to dessert, he still didn't ask how everything was. I think Vesuvio will continue to be a popular place to eat, but I certainly will be looking for other options next time I'm in Carmel. Carmel is also a very inconsistent place when it comes to payment. Some places are cash only, some card only, some will have a cash total and a card total on the bill for you to choose between. Vesuvio is card only. read more

Really enjoyed the vibe and food at this place around 8 PM on a Saturday! Ordered drinks, two appetizers, and an entree to share. We didn't need to wait for our table. The appetizer sized truffle gnocchi was so amazingly delicious and creamy. The gnocchi was perfectly crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. The meatball lollipops tasted like they were actually made fresh and not frozen. The pink vodka rigatoni was so creamy without being overpowering. Highly recommend this place for a late dinner date night! read more

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The vibes are all there! Most restaurants in the area fill up pretty quickly, even to the point of no reservations being available. This spot has a first come first serve rooftop that definitely gives a better chance of getting some seats and tables. The staff are very friendly and the setting is super cozy with all the fire pits and heaters. The food was also delicious and perfect for sharing. read more

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1 Star Worst dining experience of my life This was hands down the most disgusting restaurant experience I have ever had. I went to Vesuvio for what was supposed to be a birthday celebration with friends. Instead, I was served lamb that was clearly rancid. Not overcooked. Not underseasoned. Spoiled. Rotten. The taste was indescribable, truly foul. and as my friend said in shock, "it tasted like manure." That is not an exaggeration. I have never in my life been served rotten meat at a restaurant. Ever. I was stunned that this dish made it out of the kitchen and onto a plate. It raises serious concerns about food safety, quality control, and basic kitchen standards. This is not a "bad night" or a matter of preference; this was unsafe and unacceptable. I wish I had taken photos because no customer should ever experience this. What should have been a fun evening turned into shock and disgust. Trust your instincts, I won't be returning, and I strongly caution others. Absolutely unacceptable. read more

Was looking for somewhere with good food and vibes that stayed open late, and was fortunate to find this place that stays open til' 11pm. The restaurant is beautiful, very spacious has 2 levels first floor for regular dining experience with a nice bar and then second floor roof top with a bar, tv, good music, fire pits, lounge couches and tables. We decided to eat on the roof top and it was such a cool vibe! Had good music and all the propane heaters and fire pits were on so it wasn't even chilly. The service was excellent! Our server was so attentive and friendly. He was super cool and fast. The food even comes fast and it was perfect timing from when we received our appetizer to when we received our main entrees. As soon as our drinks became empty he would check on us right away to see if we wanted another. Every encounter with other staff members was great as well. The food is incredible and every dish we ordered was delicious! The fangool pizza was the best pizza i have ever had! The crust was unlike any I have ever tried. The honey on the pizza is a winner! Brings out all the ingredients so well! The scatinni farms artichoke was delicious loved how it was cooked and came with such a good dip. Eggplant parmigiana is a hefty portion and delicious! It was layered so was thick and had perfect amount of cheese and sauce with a nice crisp, the alfredo pappardelle noodles were cooked perfectly. The pistachio cannoli was amazing! The pistachio cream was so light and creamy not too heavy and the cannoli was perfectly crisp. Great cocktails and cocktail menu. Prices average for the area. Nice menu with lots of options. This place was amazing and if you're in the Carmel area this place is a must try! This is definitely going to be my go to spot when I'm in this area. read more

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First of all the ambiance was lovely. The rooftop bar with the fireplace is perfect for a chill evening. We got two different appetizers, the garlic bread and the Pepe board. I wouldn't recommend either personally, the bread was cold and the board way overpriced for what was served. The entrees, however, were very good, specifically the truffle pie and the crab ravioli. Drinks were also good, and quite strong which I appreciate. The desserts were also very tasty On our way out we did see a cockroach inside. I'm not the only review to point this out, and there's likely a pest problem. However, maybe I'm just crazy because we did come back again Overall an expensive place, which is predictable for Carmel, but a decent eat and a really nice environment. ...Seriously tho, maybe an exterminator? read more

Vesuvio - Pizza Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Alright, who reading this has actually used the expression... "Third times' the Charm?" Anybody?? O.k. Fine...I'll go first. I have!! Well in case you haven't used it and are curious to know what it means, let me tell you what googles definition of this expression is: "The third time something is attempted, luck is sure to result" Basically, if the 1st time and then again on the 2nd time you attempt something and it fails, or doesn't go as planned, the expression states that the 3rd time around... Luck will be on your side! Well Luck be the Lady tonight! Because both my very first time in Carmel-by-the-Sea back in 2014 and now on our most recent trip in October 2024, a third attempt was not required to have a little Charm! Let. Me. Elaborate. My wife and I first came to Carmel back in 2014. Little did we know then, but we would return several more times to this quaint, ocean side town in the years to come. On our most recent visit, ten years later, we would return yet again, but this time bringing our 3 beautiful young daughters with us so they too could experience the magic of this town. On our very first visit, when it was just the two of us love birds, we came across a little restaurant with an upstairs, outdoor rooftop terrace known as Vesuvio. We had drinks, sat by the fire pit, enjoyed the view and for the first time ever we had Risotto Arancini Balls that we would simply never forget. Let's just say...there was something Charming about Vesuvio that we would always remember. As mentioned, we returned to Carmel many other times either with friends, or just the two of us, but for some odd reason, we never made it back to Vesuvio. Well in October 2024... That. All. Changed. My wife looked at me and it went something like this: My wife: "Hey remember those Risotto Arancini appetizers that we got on our first visit to Carmel?" Me: (in my head) "Umm duhh, how could I forget?" (The words that actually came out) "umm you mean that one place where we sat on the rooftop, had drinks, and had those yummy risotto ball appetizers?" Wife: "Yeah, that one! Let's go back there!" Me: "you're the boss" And. Off. We. Went. Mind you, it was a Saturday evening... The weather was nice... Downown Carmel was hoppin'... And we had NO reservations... Dun. Dun. Dunnnnn. Oh wait! Remember earlier when I said 'Luck be the Lady tonight??' Well I'm no Lady, but luck was definitely on our side! We pulled up, the restaurant was slammed, but we still took our chances. I talked to the young gal at the front and a reservation at 730pm was a no show! So They were OUT. & We were IN. Once seated, we picked up our menus, and prayed to the man upstairs that they still had those Risotto balls... I began perusing the Antipasta section and this is what I saw: Garlic Bread, meatball lollipops, fried artichoke crocchette, burrata, fritto misto... (All while Thinking to myself) "crap I'm not seeing them" But I pressed on... Sauté Damiani, Baby Back Ribs... And then suddenly... There. They. Were. 'Saffron. Risotto. Arancini' Hallelujah! And while the kids got their bread, olive oil + balsamic vinegar on... My wife and I were in our happy place reminiscing over our prized Arancini balls! This, accompanied by a bottle of Italian White, Truffled Gnocchi, Risotto Calabrese which had prawns, scallops, spicy salumi (not salami), & a lobster reduction... And you know we got Tiramisu for dessert.. We were this close to just selling all of our belongings, and getting on the next flight to move to the Mother Land ;) Hey, YOLO! In all seriousness, Vesuvio has a Charm, a fun vibe, and a humble, hospitable approach that makes you feel proud to be there in the moment, celebrating life and eating damn good food! So... Come check it out for yourself! As for us, we will definitely return one day and we know for a fact that the 3rd time will 100% maintain that charm that makes Vesuvio, well Vesuvio! Buon Appetito! Ciao!! read more

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Sat at the bar top to watch football during dinner. Bartender was very attentive and gave great recommendations. We had never been to the area and he gave us a list of things to do during our week. Tasty food and drinks! read more

Vesuvio - Pizza Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Rodrigo was our waiter tonight at Vesuvio's, and he was very rude and unapologetic after finding out that the servers delivered my order to someone else at my table. We didn't realize it was my order until they had already eaten half of it. I ordered the fried artichoke croquette, and they ordered the arancini (crispy saffron-risotto, marinara). Both orders came as 4 pieces of breaded balls, and they admittedly looked identical. The only difference in appearance was the sauce. The server that dropped off our orders asked "Arancini?", and they answered yes, so he gave them both of our orders. They then started making comments about how different they tasted, and that's when I figured it out. When he came to the table to check on us and ask if everything was okay with our order, I told him about the mixup, and he asked me why I didn't say anything when they brought the food out. So, he was blaming me for not realizing that an entree I've never eaten before would look exactly the same as another item in their menu. He then made the comment "Well, it's all on the same check anyway!", as if that made it okay. To add insult to injury, two other women at my table had ordered one of the gluten-free pizzas on their menu. We watched as multiple other pizzas were delivered to other tables that had ordered after us. When we asked if the pizza would come soon, he made it seem like the gluten-free crust is why it was taking so long for our order. When the pizza finally did arrive, it was cold! It seemed like the servers may have forgotten to bring the pizza out. They didn't bother mentioning it because Rodrigo had already been so dismissive about the mistake they had made with my food. At least I'd ordered the garlic bread. Unfortunately, the garlic bread was cold and a little burnt. Either way, I did have a little something to eat. As a Carmel resident, the service we received tonight at Vesuvio's was extremely disappointing. I like to support local restaurants, and was really looking forward to enjoying a lovely evening with some of my close friends tonight. The weather is beautiful, and Vesuvio's has an amazing rooftop deck that takes full advantage of the unseasonably warm days we've had lately. This negative experience has changed my opinion of Vesuvio's, and I don't see myself coming here anytime soon. There are too many other restaurants to choose from I Carmel for us to subject ourselves to this type of treatment. read more

Food was SO good! Sergio deserves a raise he was super attentive for our bachelorette party, checked on us multiple times, and very kind. Would definitely come here again with a full party! read more

Food was excellent we tried the pizza and lasagna both were delicious. The ambiance was great too.

Really fun ambience but good just ok. Service was good and I liked the amalfi coast vibe. It's vibrant and lively inside. We got the cioppino and a pizza. The birth of the cioppino was really good but a good amount of the seafood ended being over cooked. My partner got a pizza and the dough was not crispy, could have been cooked longer as it was really soft in the middle but not raw. We also got a drink called no regrets that was awful. The star anise flavor was so overpowering. Might be a fun place for cocktails only (my cocktail maneater was great!) but probably would not go back for food read more

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Had a great dinner a couple of weeks ago with my sister and brother in law while spending the weekend in Monterey. Came here to use a gift certificate that we had purchased at a Junior Achievement fundraiser. I appreciate Vesuvio for supporting this wonderful nonprofit. Been here a few times and the place is always packed. Food is good and the staff is very pleasant and attentive. Good place to come with family and friends. read more

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Food was wonderful, great flavors good portions. Service was great, had a good attitude and didn't mind answering all our questions as first timers and recommendations were right on the money. Ambiance has a cute date spot along with good for a nice group setting. Small and intimate. read more

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Arrived at Vesuvio on a busy Saturday night, tried to go upstairs but wasn't any seating we liked for us to enjoy a meal. They can be very particular with seating. Hostesses were very nice and polite and we only waited maybe 10-15 mins. We ordered the fangool pizza with the ranch on the side came with hot honey and crisp pepperonis. We also ordered Lasagna. Pizza was light crisp and pillowy most of the pizza had a great under carriage just might have had a little too much hot honey. Heat didn't affect just made it look a little wet and oily. The lasagna was filling the cheese was creamy and melted nice with a good broil on the top. We had TIRAMISÙ for dessert which was light fluffy coffee/ cocoa flavor and wasn't overly soaked. Our server Jeffrey was attentive and patient with us because it was our first time and we had so many questions and he recommended items we really enjoyed. Fun place for a nice date night. read more

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We stepped in with our sand covered attire with flipflop in a restaurant full of formally dressed patrons. But not for a second we felt out of place thanks to the amazingly warm restaurant staffs. The burger that our 9yo order was not something we would order here, but she did. The homemade sauce and fries were brilliant. The arancini and the artichoke ball were perfectly executed. Crispy outside, not too oily for a deep fried appetizer and smooth runny texture inside. The clam/seafood crostini were fresh and well balanced. You will be fool if you miss ordering barrel aged cocktails, where the entire cocktail was aged. We have to try out other Christian Pepe's restaurants. read more

Vesuvio - Barrel aged cocktails - Pizza Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Disappointed with my favorite pizza (abruzzese) for the first time, not good? It was burnt on top and uncooked on the bottom? Perhaps, a new pizza oven is required? The server was kind enough to get another one made, however, it was repeated. It didn't taste good. I shouldn't have eaten one slice, with a stomach ache after. Bummer... read more

We went three times when they were supposed to be open. Every time the "open until 10:00 pm" was false and they said they closed early that day (8:30), even when we could see people inside still dining. We never got to try the food, but if you're hoping for a late night dinner, you may want to try somewhere else. read more