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Aliotti's Victorian Corner Restaurant

4.3 (826 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Salmon special
Alex L.

Went to Carmel this weekend with my wife and daughter, found this nice little restaurant and decided to try it. The outside looks amazing, really homey, the service was great. Everyone was smiling and service was quick and the food came out in a reasonable time. I had the Alfredo, my daughter the salmon special and the wifey spinach artichoke racioli. Food was good, had good taste and passed the salt test, meaning I didn't have to add any :) Definitely recomend if you visit Carmel, good experience.

Side of eggs and side ham
Val M.

We had dinner here the night before, starting with the garlic bread as an appetizer which didn't disappoint. I ordered the French dip, and my husband had the sausage sandwich. The French dip was one of the best I've had, especially because of the au jus--you could taste the authenticity. The same goes for the sausage sandwich. You can just tell many of the dishes are made in-house. Family photos are throughout the restaurant, and it's clear this is a family-owned business. The same people in the photos are the ones behind the counter, working hard and serving the holiday crowd with kindness. The food felt so homestyle and delicious that we came back for breakfast the next morning. We'll definitely be returning the next time we're back in PG.

Cobb Salad
Terry C.

Aliotti's Victorian Corner restaurant has been a staple in the Pacific Grove community for over 40 years. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday in a well-maintained, beautiful Victorian building. The interior is warm and welcoming with plenty of seating for individual diners or groups. There is also a nice patio out in front of the building to enjoy a coffee or meal where one's fur babies are welcome. They have three large, diverse, multiple menus which offer diners to choose from many of Aliotti's specialties and classic selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For lunch, we enjoyed their Dutch Treat sandwich and a Cobb Salad. The Dutch Treat consists of ham & Swiss cheese on a warm French roll. The sandwich was large with a substantial amount of ham. It was served with a fresh green salad and perfectly cooked French fries which were crispy on the outside and pillowy-soft on the inside. Everything was delicious. Their Cobb Salad was plentiful with avocado, bacon chunks, hard-boiled eggs, turkey, tomatoes topped with blue cheese sprinkles over a bed of lettuce. I opted for ranch dressing on the side. One could taste how fresh all the ingredients were. Presentation perfect. The staff was extremely warm & friendly and attentive yet not imposing.

Chicken fried steak with eggs
Alma R R.

Breakfast was amazing! I highly recommend this place, the food was so fresh and delicious. The sever was really nice greeted us once we came in. Very small town breakfast place, it was nice and quiet since it was early in the morning.

Crab bene spinach omelette; no garnish or love
Todd P.

Super friendly staff and great location. ... back in the day the food and ambiance had a locals only vibe and family owned. Sadly, the food is not bad but not much better than and ihop etc. Crab Benedict and spinach delight omelet did the job but not well enough to return.

Joyce Z.

What to do with that extra hour when we "fall back", especially when it is a beautiful warm November day? Go out to brunch down at Pacific Grove and enjoy it at a leisurely pace when there are more locals than tourists. The weather was beautiful to enjoy a flavorful corn beef hash with poached eggs and Eggs Florentine Benedict outside under the Victorian facade of the house. The food and service were excellent and so enjoyable, returned just a few months later for the crab cake benedict from their special's menu and a meatball sandwich from their lunch menu under beautiful blue skies once again. Only note is I didn't see a price for the crab cake benedict so was surprised that it was over $30 when the receipt came. But I would definitely return, just maybe not for the crab cake benedicts unless I want a splurge. This spot is definitely worthy of my 1400 review and to take my childhood friend from back East for her favorite meal, brunch, the third time dining indoors. They must be doing something right if I am here 3 times in less than 6 months.

Small stack Victorian French toast
Hannah D.

Food - spectacular. Service - amazing. Orange sauce - delicious. The inside and outside are beautiful and cozy! Honestly you should stop reading this review and just go here!! :) also they offer a 3.5% discount if you use cash to pay. We will def be coming back for many years to come!

Eggs Benedict with fruit substituted for potatoes.
Anne H.

Visited yesterday and they were absolutely lovely about accommodating our two dogs (one service dog, one not). Ate out on the patio and it was just beautiful! I ordered the eggs beneficial but substituted fresh fruit for the potatoes and look at this fruit presentation! I mean...a work of art, and all of the fruit was perfectly fresh and sweet. My family ordered the same dish with potatoes, and the French Dip sandwich which was seasoned well and not just boiled meat on a bun, a risk you sometimes take with French Dip. Service was impeccable. You can see the care they take in everything. We will be back.

Bacon eggs hash browns and sourdough toast
Jennifer D.

In my humble opinion, this is the best breakfast place in Pacific Grove! The spinach quiche is my favorite item along with the hashbrowns. The staff is so nice and helpful and you feel like you're part of the family. There is always a table or two of locals, and you can tell this is a ritual with them from the familiarity and joking with the staff. Don't miss this gem! And did you know that there is also a vacation suite above the restaurant that you can rent? Three bedroom and full kitchen! Lots of street parking, Pro tip: order the sourdough toast and bring a sweater as sometimes it can be cold when the door opens in winter, if you're seated nearby.

Great food with large portions
Mark B.

This is a small family run and owned restaurant. The staff is friendly, service is excellent and they are dog friendly! The food is amazing, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The owners Mary and Dom are the BEST!!

Sherry W.

We went on a Friday for lunch. We had good service. I ordered the soup and sandwich. I opted for the tuna salad sandwich without bread and the cup of split pea soup. Both were tasty, but a very small Portion for the price! With tip and tax it was over $23 and I was still hungry. My friend had a Reuben sandwich that was tasty and served with a side salad and fries. Her Reuben with a glass of wine cost $47! Easy free street parking is available.

Eggs Benedict
Joyce P.

Went here for Sunday breakfast. There is a lot of staff and they need it because it gets busy. I had a yummy blood orange mimosa and THE BEST homemade ham quiche I've ever had. I think it was 2 inches thick and so light and fluffy. Sorry about the photo (half-eaten) I just dove in as soon as it was in front of me and forgot the photo.

Our meal- Three Cheese Ravioli, Cheese Bread with a House Salad.  Delicious!
Chet D.

After a long day exploring 17 Mile Drive and Highway one along Big Sur we wanted a good meal. We drove into quaint downtown Pacific Grove and past the Victorian Corner Restaurant. It looked inviting, so we checked out the menu - with a good variety of choices at reasonable prices - and decided to go in. We were seated promptly and reviewed the specials, the beverage menu, and the dinner menu. I chose a local red blend wine while my wife had a Paso Robles Chardonnay. The server came back after a few minutes, and we placed our order. I ordered the three cheese ravioli with the homemade marinara sauce. We shared an order of the daily special toasted cheese bread and my wife ordered the house salad. I can say the ravioli was delicious. Likely the best I've ever had. Apparently their homemade raviolis with a blend of three cheeses. The texture was just right and often times I find marinara sauce can either be underwhelming or overpowering. It was perfectly balanced. What's the topping of fresh Parmesan and shredded basil. My wife enjoyed her salad with mixed greens, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and croutons and on the side, blue cheese dressing. Last but not least the cheese bread had four slices thinly sliced sourdough with a perfect blend of butter and melted cheese. Truly delicious! We enjoyed the meal so much we asked to review the breakfast menu with the likelihood that we'll be back in the morning!

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Ask the Community - Aliotti's Victorian Corner Restaurant

Hi Mary, thank you for answering my review question. Could you tell me what seasonings or condiments are added to the egg and potato dishes?

We do not add any seasoning to our eggs. As far as the potatoes it’s a mix of blended seasoning… 

Are the buckwheat flowers all buckwheat flour or do they have any type of wheat flour also?

They have buckwheat flour and they are not gluten free

Are they a dog friendly patio?

Yes! The patio is dog friendly

Any gluten-free breakfast options like pancakes, French toast, waffles?

Call them or look at the menu online.

Does this restaurant take reservations?

According to the owner/staff and based on experience, a reservation is usually not needed for breakfast or lunch and they do not normally take them for these thimes. However, dinner can get busier and they will take reservations for dinner, but it… 

Is this place dog friendly?

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Passionfish

Passionfish

4.3(2.6k reviews)
0.3 mi
•$$$
27 years in business
Locally sourced ingredients

Food was fabulous!! One on the best meals we've had on the Peninsula. Service was excellent once we…read moregot past the hostess stand (not bad, just not quite the personality needed for this restaurant). The ambiance was straightforward, with simple elegance. Not showy, focused on the food. We will definitely go back.

It takes a lot to lure me away from ordering trout on a menu. It's long been my favorite fish to…read moreconsume for various reasons, the main one of which is flavor. The combination of flakiness and suppleness of the beast makes each bite memorable. So I was all prepared to order trout last night while we were out, when I had to hear the specials, I had had trout for breakfast a few days prior and wasn't sold on having it again so soon. Luckily, they had Arctic Char on the menu, which tastes like a souped-up version of salmon. So I decided to have that instead. Not only was the taste hauntingly good, but it was just as flaky and supple. The spinach was a good complement and was the side salad. I don't often stray from trout but I'm glad I did this time. Also amazingly good was that homemade maple-banana bread pudding with banana ice cream. I almost went my whole life without ever having this and it would've been a sad missed opportunity if I had. The server was excellent. She gave good advice on the food when asked, knew the menu backwatds and forwards, and was just professional with us the whole night. She was a godsend. The ambiance was perfect for this type of place--dim, private, and very active. In fact, the house level was a tad high for my tastes. But that only means you have a popular and active restaurant. Overall, it wasn't too bad and certainly nothing that would deter me from coming here again. As it stands, I don't know when I'll be back but I know that's a promise and not wishful thinking. Meals from this place are why eating well always is a life goal.

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Passionfish
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Taste Cafe & Bistro - Warmed Bittersweet Chocolate Torte

Taste Cafe & Bistro

4.6(507 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

My family and I would definitely recommend this restaurant. We came to Pacific Grove with our dog…read morefor the second time and we had to eat outside. The owner gave me a blanket and turned on the outdoor heater and made us feel welcome. We weren't very hungry to start, but we ordered the escargot appetizer, the Sea-bass special which included soup or salad and we had the Caesar salad with that. My husband and I had wine and we enjoyed the red blend Behringer and the Pinot from Monterey. Our Apple galette is coming right now and we know it's good because we had it last time. So remember, dog, friendly, and great customer service!

Well dang... I didn't take any pictures! Came here with my cousins, who just moved to Monterey…read more They lived here as kids and then moved back as retirees. It was Labor Day weekend, so we didn't know if get a table. It's family owned with the Mom and the daughters working front of house and Dad and sons the kitchen. Lovely atmosphere. I felt like i was being welcomed to their home. Good food, great prices. We started with a cup of their delicious Artichoke Soup (cup $8). I'm used to the very creamy one at Duarte's in Pescadero, which I love. This was brothier and more herbal and very good!: 4* Then we shared an Organic Red Oak Leaf Salad (Full size $10). it was a great mixture of flavors and texture with crumbled blue cheese, balsamic dressing, sliced pears, and glazed pecans. 4.5* Entrees included: Fresh Salmon Filet ($30) on a bed of spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, zucchini, artichokes, baked in parchment paper, served with a basil beurre blanc sauce. Beautiful Provencal type preparation and the salmon was a perfect doneness. 4.5* Roasted Half Chicken marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs, with mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, caramelized red onion, roasted garlic, and light jus. ($28). This was homey and well prepared, but standard issue. I loved the red onions. 4* Grilled Veal Medallions with mashed potatoes topped with crispy onions, grilled squash, and mushroom marsala sauce. ($31). I asked for medium, because it was veal, but it was overdone and dry. my fault I should have asked for medium rare. The gravy and mashers made up for it though. 4* Marinated Lamb Filets grilled, in a cabernet shallot sauce with sautéed spinach, red peppers, pine nuts, and au gratin potatoes. Probably my fave of the night. The portion was too large, though. Such an interesting combination of elements and a lovely presentation. 4.5* the four of us shared 1 dessert (so full already) Dark & White Chocolate Mousse, Creme anglaise, raspberry sauce. ($11). I liked this, but it was a little too sweet for my tastes. I would have left off the raspberry sauce. 3.5* What a great dinner and unbelievably reasonable prices for the ingredients and the quality! Food: 34/40 service: 18/20 Atmos/intangibles:17/20 Value: 19/20 Overall: 88/100

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Taste Cafe & Bistro - Coffee

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Butterscotch Pudding

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Stokes Adobe - Pasta bolognese

Stokes Adobe

4.5(415 reviews)
2.0 mi
•$$$

We've just returned from dinner at Stokes Adobe and I'm jumping on Yelp immediately to give them a…read morefive star review. We had a party of four, two of whom had dined at Stokes Adobe several times before, and two who hadn't. We sat inside in the main dining room, which had a very pleasant ambience. We ordered cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and dessert. And we lingered. Specifically: Olives, Roasted Potatoes, Duck Liver Toast, and another appetizer with cheese, prosciutto, fig, apple and more. They were all delicious. Three ordered the Scallops entree, and one person ordered the pesto pasta dish with an addition of scallops. The entrees were amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly. The pesto dish was out-of-this world flavorful. For dessert we ordered the Butterscotch creme something which was very good, and the Panna Cotta which was the best panna cotta we have ever had. We had a small, unusual issue with one dish which was an obvious 1/million anomaly. They handled it PERFECTLY, the way a restaurant of this caliber should, but not all do. So in addition to the amazing food, and our overall fantastic experience, we left Stokes Adobe tonight with a high level of respect for how this restaurant is being run. Thank you to everyone in the front, and to everyone in the back, as well as the management. We had an incredible time and we will be returning soon.

We came to this restaurant to celebrate a birthday and wanted to order something while we waited to…read moresurprise the birthday person with dessert. Unfortunately, the two dishes we ordered were extremely disappointing. The ingredients may have been good quality, but the flavors just weren't good at all. The duck dish was definitely not worth it, and the pasta was especially disappointing and not enjoyable. On the positive side, the atmosphere was very nice and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The best part of our experience was the surprise birthday dessert they brought out. We really appreciated that gesture and would like to thank the staff for making that part of the celebration special.

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Stokes Adobe - Inside, you can choose different rooms to sit in

Inside, you can choose different rooms to sit in

Stokes Adobe - Crispy potatoes

Crispy potatoes

Stokes Adobe - Duck terrine

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Duck terrine

The Monarch Pub & Restaurant - Fish and chips, Monarch burger

The Monarch Pub & Restaurant

3.9(350 reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$

As a British ex-pat living in America, I'm hyper critical of British pubs. There's nothing that…read moregrinds my gears more than a "British" pub serving fries with their "fish n chips." I'm from Reno and we don't have any good British pubs so when going out of town I always look to see if there's a good looking one where we will be going. I saw this place on Yelp and the first thing I noticed was how legit the fish and chips looked. Once I saw that you can get sides of mushy peas or curry sauce, I knew we had to check it out (this is how you would order fish n chips in the UK!) Stopped by on a Friday evening, it was definitely busy but we got lucky and got seated right away. The live band outside was a nice touch. Now I will say, the menu here is fairly small, with only a few British items. But the items they do have are very authentic and I was primarily going for the fish n chips anyway. Great big pieces of cod, batter was beautifully fluffy. The chips are perfectly thick cut. My only very very minor complaint is that I do wish the curry sauce was a little thicker and less spicy, more like a traditional chip shop curry sauce but that's just my preference. I still love that it's even offered! My husband had the BBC (bangers, beans and chips) and he loved it. I tried a bit of his banger and it was really good. Nice thick pork sausage. They had a good looking beer selection, I will have to try some on a future visit when I'm not pregnant! I was really really pleased with my meal here. Please add some bangers and mash though! Those bangers are delicious.

I haven't been here in over a year, only because I forget about them until I drive by…read more Well my mom and I had some time before appointment and had lunch here...just as good as ai remember...will definitely be back Fish pieces where big and artichoke hearts also big, you definitely get your moneys worth

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The Monarch Pub & Restaurant - Just one of the many beautiful flowers and plants around the restaurant.

Just one of the many beautiful flowers and plants around the restaurant.

The Monarch Pub & Restaurant - Amazing Food!

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Montrio

Montrio

4.3(1.6k reviews)
1.9 mi
•$$$$
Locally owned & operated
Vegetarian friendly

We had another delicious meal at Montrio with family while we visited Monterey. Located downtown,…read moreit has indoor and outdoor seating. On some occasions, they will open up the front wall which provides a great environment during good weather. Our food was excellent. I had short rib ravioli, which I never had before. The dish convinced me it should be one of my favorites. For desert, we had Chocolate cake with ices cream. The service was fantastic! Looking forward to coming back and enjoying their food again next time!

The ambience was great! I ordered the catch of the day, and it was an explosion of flavors... it…read morewas the best dish. My husband ordered bbq short ribs and my daughter got pasta and chicken from the kids menu, these plates were just like a regular plate at any other place, nothing outstanding. Service could had been better, there was not much engagement from the waitress to explain the menu or to give suggestions, somehow the service felt a bit rushed. They were great at accommodating us with a toddler and a young child. There was just a thing that was a bit of a controversy... when we stepped in, we noticed a homeless shopping cart parked to the side of the restaurant, but the closer we got to the entrance, a really strong smell welcomed us into the door. Seems like they have offered food to a homeless person and sat her on their exterior seating area. My humanity says it's a kind and a generous act, but at the same time it was very displeasing to be welcomed with that smell right at the door and before having dinner.

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Montrio
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Coastal Kitchen Monterey - DUBAI CHOCOLATE-PISTACHIO Kataifi, mint, valrhona jivara milk chocolate

Coastal Kitchen Monterey

4.5(111 reviews)
1.2 mi
•$$$$

Incredible. We came…read morehere for our honeymoon and just came for my birthday. One of my favorite restaurants ever. First, the ambiance and view. At night you can see scuba divers who are brave enough to do a night dive right outside the windows, and during the day, it's a Mecca of otters and seals playing. You can't beat it. The food and the service are stars here. We did a prefix, two different ones, and had such a fun time trying one another's food. Martinis are served cold, and delicious here. Ge

After my experience last year, dining here again was a given on my next trip to the area. I…read moreoriginally booked a reservation for Friday but due to an unforeseen problem at another restaurant, I was able to get a Thursday night reservation for three at 6 pm here. After checking in, we were seated at a window side table facing the bay. After getting our menus, we decided to have the three-course menu, though I did add a supplement for our meals to share. I asked about mocktails and our waitress suggested this, a pomegranate mojito (). For my meal, here's I ordered from the Choice menu: 1st course Tomato and fennel soup, shrimp dumpling, squash blossom, toasted sourdough (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=PMKIsV5rFcg9C2BGzQFsrA). 2nd course Hokkaido scallops, toasted farro, golden peach, roasted bell pepper broth (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=qHDBo855HJeKwzlDRE_O9w). 3rd course Baba au rum, local peaches, buttermilk, almond crumble (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=Fsv7ar1rcCVpKgo0nLf6Eg). Valhrona Manjera chocolate delice, creme anglaise, hazelnut, cherry sorbet (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=rQqh85ifpAz16wGwpiaF2A). Additions: Oysters on the half shell, cucumber granite (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=192&select=su0wJ3dlLvMxo2vkM92_7w). Bison tenderloin, brioche, horseradish, nasturtium (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=192&select=SAOmEF89-qCErokMR-l0lg). Bonus course Local black cod, okinawa sweet potato, chanterelles, shellfish emulsion (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=192&select=s1IaShShT6IAJiQUztkUtg). Here's a photo of the fish uncovered (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=PMKIsV5rFcg9C2BGzQFsrA). In addition to this, we received Parker house rolls during the meal (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=192&select=quZoH0f8JnFK5xS4f_xeDQ), macarons after dessert (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=ZzDIdesx1I28aJv9O7kxXQ), and a gift bag to take home (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=L6WkfHFISvU1tR2fmh65lw). Foodwise, everything was delicious with my two favorites being the local black cod, the Hokkaido scallops, and the chocolate delice. The menu changes by what local produce, seafood, and meats are available during that particular season. The dining room was not very crowded but filled as we ate. Service and atmosphere are consistent with fine dining restaurants in SF, likely even better since they are not emphasizing turning tables. Big thanks to Rachel for guiding us through our meal and thank you to my generous chef friend Michael for crafting our meal. It is a must dine here meal whenever I'm in town.

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Coastal Kitchen Monterey - Lovely table setting

Lovely table setting

Coastal Kitchen Monterey - Tomato and fennel soup from the Choice menu

Tomato and fennel soup from the Choice menu

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il vecchio

il vecchio

4.0(1.8k reviews)
0.7 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!!

This is such a reasonably priced restaurant. I remember back in the 70s when it was the old Mont…read moreGrove I like, grabbing a seat outside. Beer and wine only and the food is in ample portions. Lots of us local love going to Il Vecchio.

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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!!

il vecchio - Caprese Burrata Crostini's!

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Caprese Burrata Crostini's!

Aliotti's Victorian Corner Restaurant - italian - Updated October 2026

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