Finally - a real thin thin crust pizza that has toppings all the way till the edge and doesn't…read morehave a puffed up edge. Had a margarita pizza and a veggie pizza and they were great. Great service. Highly recommended.

Called in an order for pick up. Had to wait several times as…read moremy call was interrupted for whoever answered to yell at the kitchen and waitstaff. The pizza looks nothing like what is advertised. They run the dough through a machine to flatten it rather than hand toss. The pizza was disgusting. An oily mess that made me sick. Threw most of it in the trash. Not worth 40.00 at all! The burrata I ordered was just in a lump in the middle of the pizza and not cut up, spread out, and melted on the pizza. There is no designated pick up area and I wandered around until I found someone at a register on the middle of the dining room. You can see into the kitchen where I saw a guy handling raw meat with gloves on but then grabbed a bag of cheese without changing them! The place was so loud I couldn't hear the cashier standing right next to me. Needless to say I got food poisoning and spent the night on the toilet. If this is how you want to waste a day of your vacation then this is the place for you!

I visited Little Napoli because I wanted to experience authentic Italian food, and honestly, the…read morewhole experience was incredible. Our waitress, Evie, was absolutely amazing. She was so welcoming, kind, and genuinely Italian at heart. The way she took care of us and made us feel comfortable truly made our day. She went above and beyond and gave us one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. The food, atmosphere, and especially the service made our time at Little Napoli unforgettable. Evie deserves a huge shoutout for making our visit so special. We had the best time and will definitely be coming back!

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.

This was our favorite meal during our week in Carmel. We had an 11a lunch reservation. The oysters…read morewith mignonette and cucumber was simple yet super tasty. The gnocchi, as others have pointed out, was delicate and had a wonderful texture. My duck was out of this world. It had a Thai cream sauce with a medley of nicely cut julienne veg. Pizza was wonderful (perfect crust) and a tomato salad was very much enjoyed by our group. Service: quick and responsive to requests. This is Michelin-rated for good reason and should be on your program while visiting. On our next visit, we'll go for breakfast, which is only Friday-Sunday.

I came here for my friends bday celebration- it is one of her fav places - I was able to get…read moreopentable reservation for it - yay! Much better experience compared to last time. The servers were so happy and delightful! Felt like you were in Italy - tight seatings - inside decor was like someone sitting inside a home with a window - super cute & adorable! Things that will make me come back again with my family: - truffle & fig pizza - best pizza in Carmel - oysters - so smooth and tasty - spicy oil - OMG! - bread and butter - service of the waiters Things that were good but didn't blow my mind: - roasted cauliflower - gnocchi Thank god for Open Table - will come back again to try other dishes! Yummy!!

A quick pivot to change our lunch plans while on holiday in Carmel, CA: ended up being really great…read morefor our party of three. Founded in Monterey in 2014, Alvarado Street Brewery expanded its production and its restaurants to meet demand. This location in the Carmel Plaza Shopping Center opened in 2018, and they do produce beer here, though their main production and canning happens at their original Monterey and expanded Salinas plants. They also have a new beer garden at the new soccer stadium in Marina. We waited around at the mall until it opened at 11:30. Service was excellent all-around, with us being seated right away, and our server, Ian, providing some top-notch recommendations for both food and beer. I asked him about their flights, which were the standard 5 oz pours, and individually priced. But he mentioned that if I ordered their promotional deal (in this case, their Korean-style loco moco), it would come with a flight of their 4 core beers. He had me sold as soon as he said 'loco moco'. Everything came out on-time, and served at the right temperature as appropriate. 4 beer flight (included with loco moco plate) - flagship Monterey Beer (American Light Lager, brewed at their Salinas plant); Pilsner (German-style Pilsner, also brewed at their Salinas plant); Mai Tai (American IPA, Salinas); Howzit Punch (fruited sour, modeled after Hawaiian POG). All of the beers were really good. with the Howzit being the most liked, not only on principle (we really love Hawaii) but also on taste. Korean-Style Loco Moco ($25) - when told that the white rice on a traditional loco moco was being replaced by kimchi fried rice, my original reaction was 'Dang...why didn't I think of that'. It was a beautiful looking dish, for sure. In terms of taste, just OK. The rice wasn't great, and the hamburger patty was OK (a bit dry). But the over-easy egg added a nice level of richness and the gravy fit the dish. The strips of gim (seaweed sheets) was a great touch and appreciated. Roasted Drunken Half Chicken ($33) - another great looking dish: a cut up half chicken with a ton of crisping done on the skin. It came with two dipping sauces (a bbq and a butter based), along with pickled vegetables on the side, and a jalapeno biscuit. My wife loved the biscuit and didn't need the extra butter. The chicken looked dry though, and she confirmed it. The dark meat was OK, but the white meat was very dry, confirming that one needs to use the bbq sauce and the pickled vegetables to counteract that. Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich ($20) - my mother-in-law loved this, and she proved it by eating it all (though it could have something to do with all the walking we did in the morning). I enjoyed the fresh cole slaw (tart with a nice mix of vegetables). And all of us really enjoyed the fries...again proving that food service frozen fries can be marvelous if deep fried (and served) properly. My wife and I both agreed that the Mai Tai PA and Howzit Punch were really good and worth bringing back home so got a 4-pack of each ($16 each). Haven't had a chance to try it at home yet, but will do so when wanting to remember our trip.

Great restaurant and brewery in the heart of Carmel! Really glad we stumbled upon this place while…read morewalking around Carmel. They have such a wide beer selection that I wanted to try them all! Did a flight of 6 beers and they were all so unique and tasty! Also ordered the calamari and it was probably one of the best calamari's I've had. Crispy, great seasoning, and the kale chips was a nice touch! We also ordered the burger which came with fries. The burger was very basic and didn't really stand out. Everything about the burger was very plain. Would definitely come back to try some more beers!

Comfy. Homey. Good hospitality…read more I recently treated my mom to a spa getaway in Carmel-by-the-Sea for her birthday. We needed a good place to eat the night we arrived, and Yelp led us to Vesuvio. We were among the last diners close to their closing time, but you couldn't tell by the service. They helped us feel right at home, even taking family photos of us and tolerating my Dad's silly poses. He especially loved the eclectic decor. He liked his spaghetti & meatball dish less, but Mom and I really enjoyed our braised lamb "osso buco" specials. I'd definitely visit again for a hearty meal when I'm able to splurge. And I hear there's a patio!

The ambiance was nice and the service was pretty good. The food was very tasty, but I got food…read morepoisoning from it and had a horrible night (thankfully, I was the only one in my party who did). But the most disappointing realization what that the restrooms are not ADA compliant. We had a member of our party in a wheelchair and their (newly remodeled) restroom was so poorly designed that no wheelchair would fit inside any of the stalls, and when we left the wheelchair anywhere in front of a stall it would either block people from accessing the sink, the entry door, or the other stalls. One of the stalls was an ambulatory stall and had some grab bars, but would not fit a wheelchair or a helper inside with the handicapped person. Management did not know that the restrooms were not wheelchair accessible. They probably got a variance allowing them to pass inspection without an ADA accessible restroom because they are across the street from a public restroom. Which sounds delightful, having to go across the street in the rain, just to be able to use a public restroom.

I love the vibe of this place! I have gone over the weekends and they have someone that plays a…read moreguitar and drums and people start dancing! It's awesome! So festive. Food is great - they have the flaming cheese, which is exquisite. People are so welcoming when you come to this place - they have 2 other restaurants on Ocean Ave and all 3 of them have incredible food.

Live music on Saturday night! It's pretty loud for those that might be sound sensitive, and also…read morevery interactive. They really encourage you to get up and dance! For starters, our party of eight shared the fried calamari, dolmas, baba ghanoush, and fried cheese. The fried cheese is fired up table side and is quite a sight to see! It's also very tasty. Loved the extreme smoky flavor on the baba ghanoush too. My fiancé and I split the grilled roasted vegetable salad. We were surprised the spinach was lightly sautéed to a wilt, but actually really enjoyed it. We also ordered the special of the day the veal chops: 3 chops cooked medium rare as requested with au gratin potatoes and a big helping of veggies. I wasn't a fan of the sauce that came with the lamb. I did like the potatoes and the carrots and string beans were fresh and cooked perfectly al dente. The rest of the table got some variation of skewers or salad and the consensus was all the skewers (chicken and beef) were dry. My SIL did say the salmon on the Caesar salad was cooked very well though. The entree portions are very healthy! We didn't have room for dessert, but our server made sure we got a little sampler baklava which was a perfectly sweet way to end the meal. Pricy, but what you'd expect in Carmel. Reservations highly recommended! Tons of parties on the waitlist hanging out outside for a table. Street parking only.

I'm heartbroken because I love ordering takeout from here . I decided to eat in and the service was…read moreunderwhelming. Every table around us was serviced, checked out and had new people seated and eating while we waited for our food, dessert and bill. 2 hours in the restaurant and our waters weren't refilled once. Everyone around us was so well taken care of. It was laughable. Won't be sitting in again.

I've always been curious about Il Fornaio, but for whatever reason, I never actually made it here…read more So when we happened to stop by Carmel-by-the-Sea for dinner and saw an opening for a reservation, I took it. And honestly, I'm glad I finally did. We were seated right away at a nice spot, and our server Sergio greeted us warmly and walked us through the menu. He was great throughout the entire meal--friendly, attentive, and professional, especially considering the night didn't exactly go perfectly from the kitchen's side. To start, we ordered the assorted bruschetta with caponata, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil pesto and stracciatella, along with the Caprese. For dinner, we went with the Linguini Mare Chiaro and the Tomahawk steak, which comes with a 45-minute preparation time. We ordered the steak right away so we could enjoy our appetizers while it cooked. Well... we definitely waited. Our drinks were always taken care of, but the appetizers were taking a while, so we checked in with Sergio. He immediately followed up with the kitchen and kept us updated. Then, before our bruschetta or Caprese even arrived, out comes the Tomahawk! The carver came over and started cutting into it, and after the first cut, he pressed on the steak, looked at us and asked, "You guys ordered rare?" We definitely did not--we ordered medium rare. He took it back to the kitchen to get it sorted out. Then Sergio arrived with our bruschetta and linguini. At this point, we had been asking about the Caprese because we wanted it to come out first, so we eventually asked to cancel it. Sergio came back shortly after... with the Caprese anyway, and told us it was on the house. Honestly, great recovery. And that Caprese was GOOD. The tomatoes were fresh, crisp and flavorful, and the basil olive oil brought everything together. I couldn't get enough of it. The bruschetta was also worth the wait. The toppings were fresh and flavorful, while the bread was still perfectly crisp. The Linguini Mare Chiaro was another highlight. They did NOT hold back on the seafood. The Manila clams were delicious, and those huge scallops were cooked perfectly. My aunt prefers her pasta well done, while I'm more of an al dente person, but since she ordered it, we went with her preference--and the kitchen nailed it. Soft without being mushy or sticky. Just right. Then came the Tomahawk, round two. The carver came back with a "let's try this again," and this time the steak was beautifully pink inside. It came with golden potatoes and roasted vegetables, both of which were delicious. And that steak? Melt-in-your-mouth good. Definitely worth the wait. I honestly wish I had ordered a glass of wine to go with it, but unfortunately, I still had to drive afterward. Maybe next time. Overall, the food was excellent, and while the timing and flow of the meal were definitely a little chaotic, I'm chalking it up to one of those nights when the kitchen just wasn't completely in sync. What made the difference was Sergio. He handled everything professionally, kept checking on us, and made sure we were taken care of without ever making the situation feel uncomfortable. So, was the experience perfect? No. But was the food good enough to make me understand the hype? Absolutely. I'm glad that random reservation finally gave me an excuse to try Il Fornaio. Good food, great service, and definitely a place I'd come back to.

We found Enzo on Yelp while on holiday in the area. Our dog's name is "Enzo" so of course we had…read moreto enjoy lunch on their patio. We started with delicious bread (and olive oil, no balsamic vinegar). My fiancé had absolutely delicious PROSCIUTTO E BURRATA pizza and I thoroughly enjoyed PAESANO (Italian sausage, bell peppers, cheese in ciabatta bread). Both dishes came with a side-salad that we both loved. Yum. Our entire meal tasted like something you would enjoy in a Trattoria in Italy. Why only 4 stars? The older waiter (likely about my own age) was not terribly friendly and didn't seem to want to be working. Perhaps it is his own restaurant? We recommended the restaurant to friends who happened to be in Carmel 2 weeks later. When they went over there, two servers were angrily yelling at each other in Italian outside the building. They went somewhere else and have decided never to return to Enzo. YMMV -- but we enjoyed it.

One of the most disappointing restaurant experiences I've had in Carmel-by-the-Sea…read more We were a group of 7, including a baby, celebrating my birthday, and unfortunately chose Enzo after another Italian restaurant nearby had a long wait. Looking back, I completely understand why Enzo was almost empty on a Sunday around 2 PM. From the moment we arrived, the service was extremely mediocre. Our server had a very unpleasant and arrogant attitude throughout the entire meal. It felt like every time we tried to ask for something, we were bothering him. At one point, we asked for cheese for the pizza, and instead of simply explaining whether it was available or offering an alternative, he laughed, told us that pizza isn't eaten with cheese, and walked away. It was such an unnecessary and unprofessional interaction. The overall service was uncomfortable from beginning to end, and there was absolutely no sense of hospitality. To make matters worse, the service charge was already included, so there really wasn't even an opportunity to reflect the poor service in the tip. We were celebrating my birthday, so we didn't want to make a bigger issue out of it at the time, but after spending over $400, the experience was absolutely not worth it. For a restaurant located in a tourist destination like Carmel, we expected much more. Do yourself a favor and wait for a table somewhere else. Definitely not an experience I would repeat or recommend.

Allegro has been here for years, and it continues to be the best pizza in the peninsula…read more Lots of other good things on the menu, eat in or takeout. I like sitting in the patio and people watching. The owner Geno, has been a generous supporter of local schools and invested in the community.

By looking at my photos the results is outstandingly delicious, bountiful amounts of vegetables &…read moregreat crust. What can I say I will definitely order more

We visited Carmel CA this afternoon and were lucky to find this amazing restaurant! It specializes…read morein Mediterranean, Italian and Thai food! Our 3 appetizers of gyro, Caesar salad and roasted garlic were perfect for our party of 5 adults 2 kiddos. Our food came out and were so plentiful. Each dish was delicious! The 2 desserts of chocolate cake ( was like the best chocolate fudge with a little cake) and the key lime pie was perfect! So glad we found this gem of a restaurant on our trip out to the west coast..

Beautiful ambiance, but the food could use more flavor…read more The Tree House Café is a very pleasant place with beautiful and unique interior decor. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the overall experience enjoyable. However, the food was quite bland for our taste. If you enjoy food with a good amount of salt, spice, or bold flavors, this may not be the place for you. The ambiance and service were definitely highlights, but the food could use more seasoning and flavor to make the experience truly memorable.