Italian

Alberto's Ristorante

**Alberto’s Ristorante** *Chicken Picata* Scaloppini-style powder chicken with flour sauteed in olive oil and butter and white wine. Add capers and lemon juice until chicken is light brown. Serve with a glass of Soave. Enjoy! 1219B Forest Hill Plaza, Pacific Grove, (831) 373-3993, www.albertos-ristorante.com 1219 Forest Ave # B, Pacific Grove 831-373-3993

Allegro Gourmet Pizzeria

Since 1988 - Carmel's Best Trattoria In July of 1988 we set out to capture the soulful pizzeria that exists in every Italian neighborhood. No big deal, just great food, friends and wine. The kind of place that your feet take you to when your ... 3770 The Barnyard, Carmel-By-The-Sea 831-626-5454

Cafe Rustica

**Cafe Rustica** *Hungarian Beef Goulash* Choice cuts of beef are slowly simmered with red wine, paprika and red onions for several hours before the resulting stew is ladled over fresh egg noodles and decorated with a little bit of crème frâiche and slices of roasted ... 10 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley Village 831-659-4444

Cantinetta Luca

**Cantinetta Luca** *Salume Selection* Our signature item is our salume selection of eight. There are five different types of house-cured salumi (Genovese, cotto, spicy soppressata, nostrano, pistachio), prosciutto San Daniele, mortadella di Bologna and speck, with three to five slices of each presented on an ... Dolores St Between Ocean & 7, Carmel 831-625-6500

Carmel Bistro Giovanni

**Bistro Giovanni** *Pasta Mamma Mia* Bistro-style meatballs marinated in southern Mediterranean spices and served over homemade pasta. San Carlos and Fifth Avenue, Carmel, (831) 626-6003, www.dagiovannis.com San Carlos & 5th Ave, Carmel 831-626-6003

Caruso's Corner Restaurant

At Caruso’s Corner Restaurant, we share the beliefs and traditions of old. We believe in family and we have large banquet facilities available for your entire family. We believe in quality as well as quantity, so not only will you get steaming, delicious food, but ... 2101 Fremont St, Monterey 831-375-5014

Casanova Restaurant Inc

**Casanova** *Carre d’ Agneau en Croute de Pistache* This legendary rack of lamb gets a pistachio-mint-butter crust and is char-broiled on the grill. A menu standby for more than 30 years, it’s served with summer vegetables and Merlot reduction. Fifth and Mission, Carmel, (831) 625-0501, ... 5th Ave & Mission, Carmel 831-625-0501

Casa Sorrento

Casa Sorrento is the place for the best live entertainment in town. Adjacent to our main dining room is our recently added banquet for dining, parties, and live entertainment. Featuring music from the hottest bands in the Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas. Live ... 393 Salinas St., Salinas 831-757-2720

Cibo Ristorante Italiano

Cibo (pronounced chee-bo) means food in Italian, but it’s more of a feast for the senses. An intimate yet vibrant atmosphere is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass and live jazz. Fusing the best of old and new ... 301 Alvarado St, Monterey 831-649-8151

Da Giovanni Restaurant

**da Giovanni** *Pasta Pescatori* Fresh clams, mussels, prawns, halibut, scallops, salmon and sea bass sautéed in white wine, garlic and fresh tomatoes. This dish is served over homemade linguine. Lincoln Street between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel, (831) 626-5800, www.dagiovannis.com Lincoln, Carmel 831-626-5800

Frutti De Mar Grill

**Frutti De Mar Grill** *Veal Cannelloni* Two generous pieces of rolled pasta are stuffed with tender veal, spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, crowned with meat sauce and surrounded with a basil cream treatment. 3056 Del Monte Blvd., Suite 107, Marina, (831) 384-8525, fruttidemar@att.net 3056 Del Monte Blvd # 102, Marina 831-384-8525

Gino's Fine Italian Food

**Gino’s Fine Italian Food and Pizza** *Blackened Chicken Fettuccine* By far our most popular dish, this features a chicken breast blackened on the grill, then sauteed in butter and garlic, simmered in homemade alfredo cream sauce and served over a bed of imported Barilla Italian ... 54 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas 831-422-1814

il Vecchio

**il Vecchio** *Gnocchi al Gorgonzola* The devoutly Italian restaurant enjoys pastas and soups as sexy as its clever interior designs. The Gnocchi al Gorgonzola cone Pere e Mele has garnered significant buzz in the restaurant’s opening month, thanks to its rich gorgonzola cream sauce, super-soft ... 110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove 831-324-4282

Joe Rombi's La Mia Cucina

**Joe Rombi’s La Mia Cucina** *Rollatini Caprese* We start with our own housemade mozzarella and roll it out into a thin pizza-like round while it’s still hot, then spread homemade pesto over it, then layer thinly sliced imported proscuitto over the pesto. From there we ... 208 17th St, Pacific Grove 831-373-8116

Little Napoli

**Little Napoli** *Cannelloni Tri-Colore* Our salute to the Italian flag, chef Rich Pepe’s signature dish was created for the arrival of Luciano Pavarotti here on the Monterey Peninsula in 1991. The grilled chicken-, veggie- and ricotta-filled cannelloni is topped with three sauces: marinara (red), alfredo ... Dolores St & 7th Ave, Carmel 831-626-6335

Monterey Cookhouse

The Monterey Cookhouse restaurant features Italian and wood-fired cuisine that is fresh and homemade. House specialities include delicious flame broiled steaks, lightly smoked and barbecued ribs and briskets, and fresh seafood. Be sure and try one of our delicious Italian pasta dishes or a mouth-watering ... 2149 Fremont St, Monterey 831-642-9900

Monterey Fish House

**Monterey’s Fish House** *Cioppino* A seafood stew in a hearty tomato broth with clams, mussels, prawns, octopus, calamari and fresh fish of the day, served with garlic bread. Hits the spot on those chilly nights in beautiful Monterey. 2114 Del Monte Ave., Monterey, (831) 373-4647 2114 Del Monte Ave, Monterey 831-373-4647

Paradiso Trattoria

Celebrity chef, John Pisto brings Paradise to Steinbeck's Cannery Row. Paradiso Trattoria features the California-Mediterranean specialties made famous by Chef Pisto's internationally syndicated television show, "Monterey's Cookin' Pisto Style." Paradiso's offerings include a vast assortment of Mediterranean inspired small plates, a large selection of fresh ... 654 Cannery Row, Monterey 831-375-4155

Pèppoli at Pebble Beach

**Pèppoli at Pebble Beach** *Osso Buco all’ Antinori* When you enter Pèppoli, you’re enveloped in the warmth of Italy. The scents of Italian herbs and spices fill the air and the décor transports you to a cozy Tuscan villa. Our signature dish, a traditional Antinori ... 2700 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest 831-647-7433

Rosine's Restaurant

**Rosine’s Restaurant** From our homemade soups to our signature award-winning desserts, we have something for everyone! Every dish we serve is a specialty, made from the finest quality ingredients from the heart. 434 Alvarado St., Monterey, (831) 375-1400, www.rosinesmonterey.com 434 Alvarado St, Monterey 831-375-1400

Salumeria Luca

**Salumeria Luca** *Alto Adige* This grilled panini sandwich has become a favorite among locals. Made with speck—a cut of hog’s leg that is reminiscent of traditional American belly bacon—plus Asiago cheese, sliced pickles, tomato and mustard. Dolores Street between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel, (831) 625-0264, ... Dolores Street between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831-625-0264

Santa Lucia Cafe

A local favorite for breakfast and lunch, Santa Lucia Cafe is quickly becoming the popular place for dinner as well. The delicious German fare complemented by authentic German beer is a crowd pleaser. This unassuming cafe turns out freshly baked pizzas from the wood burning ... 484 Washington St # A, Monterey 831-333-1111

TusCA Ristorante

**TusCA Ristorante** *Heirloom Tomato Bisque* Executive Chef Russell Young constructs his unforgettable soup from fresh heirloom tomatoes buttressed by yellow onion, shallots, garlic, olive oil, homemade chicken stock, butter, white wine and cream, all topped with parmesan cheese and finished with a touch of salt ... 1 Old Gold Course Road, Monterey 831-372-1234

Vesuvio Bistro

**Vesuvio Bistro** *Chicken Vesuvio* This buttermilk-brined half-chicken fits the fiery theme carried through the rooftop firepits and lounge fireplaces—it’s grilled over mesquite and served with a spicy chipotle sauce that will erupt in your mouth. Served with rosemary-roasted potatoes and baby artichoke hearts. Sixth and ... Sixth and Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831-626-7373

Dishes 330 Reservation Rd, Marina 831-883-1207

Favaloro's Big Night Bistro 545 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove 831-373-8523

Il Fornaio Ocean Ave & Monte Verde St, Carmel 831-622-5100

La Bicyclette 7th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel 831-622-9899

La Dolce Vita Ristorante San Carlos & 7th Ave, Carmel 831-624-3667

Landing Zone Restaurant 40 Mortensen Ave, Salinas 831-758-9663

Loose Noodle Pasta House 538 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey 831-641-0130

Nico Restaurant Dolores, Carmel 831-625-4152

Nico Restaurant San Carlos St & Ocean Ave, Carmel 831-624-6545

Olive Garden Italian Rstrnt 1580 N Main St, Salinas 831-449-6158

Piatti 6th & Junipero Ave, Carmel 831-625-1766

Pino's Italian Cafe 211 Alvarado St, Monterey 831-649-1930

Ristorante La Dolce Vita PO Box 6315, Carmel 831-624-3667

Victorian Corner Restaurant 541 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove 831-372-4641

Village Corner Bistro Dolores St, Carmel 831-624-3588

Vito's Italian Restaurant 1180 Forest Ave # A, Pacific Grove 831-375-3070