14 Best Italian Restaurants in Carmel By The Sea

Carmel's Bistro Giovanni Italian • $$
between 5th &, San Carlos, 6th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Veal or Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken or Veal Piccata
Papa's Pasta Pescatore
Tiramisu Pick Me Up
Linguini and Clams
Mousse Au Chocolat
Chocolate Mousse
Chicken Marsala
Lobster Ravioli
Chicken Piccata

“Amazing food and service. If you need gluten free options then this is the place! GF garlic bread, pasta, and more. soooo good!“

4.5 Superb773 Reviews
Vesuvio Restaurant Italian • $$
6th Ave &, Junipero Avenue, Carmel

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Parmigiana with Pappardelle and Alfredo Sauce
Tiramisu with Chocolate Sauce Drizzle
Sgt Pepe's 1994 Classic Meat Lasagna
Spaghetti & Meatballs Grandma Celia
Sgt Pepe's 1944 Meat Lasagna
Pepe's Famous Garlic Bread
Lobster and Crab Ravioli
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Veal Osso Buco Ravioli

“Delicious pizza & drinks.“

4.5 Superb522 Reviews
Little Napoli Italian • $$
Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Parmigiana with Pappardelle and Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs Grandma Celia
Truffled Mushroom & Cambozola Pizza
Hour Braised Lamb Shank Osso Buco
Arancini Risotto Lollipops
Garlic Bread Marinara Sauce
Pepe's Famous Garlic Bread
Scattini Farms Artichoke
Lobster & Crab Ravioli
Spicy Cioppino Rosso

“one of the best in Carmel...“

4.4 Superb543 Reviews
Il Tegamino Italian • $$$
South side of Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde We are tucked in the Courtyard behind Cottage of Sweets, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Fried Zucchini with Mozzarella
Bomboloni Con Cioccolato
Bread and Olive Oil
Limencello Tiramisu
Seafood Carbonara
Ragu Napoletano
Lamb Osso Buco
Olive Oil Dip
Panna Cotta
Ragu Pasta

“Pasta dish was good, salad a little funky with sardines on top (but still good) wine was good as well. While the bread was very good and hot, paying 12 bucks for it was ridiculous. Service was slow for a Sunday night. We still had a good meal and enjoyed our time.“

4.3 Superb459 Reviews
The Star Bar at Vesuvio Italian • $$
6th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Sausage and Peppers Pizza
Old Fashioned Reserve
Roasted Garlic Bulb
Brut Champagne

“Delicious pizza & drinks.“

4.5 Superb137 Reviews
Treehouse Café Mediterranean • $$
San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Mushroom Truffle Ravioli with Garlic Cream Sauce and Parmesan
Monterey Bay Clam Chowder
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Lamb with Spaghetti
Chicken Pesto Pasta
Yellow Thai Curry
Grilled Calamari
Steak of the Day
Beef Stroganoff
Red Thai Curry

“Highly recommend!! We had a 90th birthday dinner for my mom with 11 people. Everything was superb! Outstanding service, excellent food and drinks. Outside terrace is pretty and even allowed our 2 dogs. Superb! Thank you to Z and the wonderful staff, everything was perfect!!!👍“

4.5 Superb802 Reviews
Portabella Italian • $$
3 Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Salmon with Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese Salad
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle Al Pomodoro
Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad
Wild Mushrooms Truffle Risotto
Avocado Mushroom Swiss Burger
Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto
Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio

“Route 1 was closed and I had to return to Carmel from Big Sur and took Freeway 101 instead. So another pasta at Portabella! Always going back for it.“

4.1 Good861 Reviews
Allegro Pizzeria Italian • $$
3770 The Barnyard Unit I11, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Sausage & Peppers Pasta
Garlic Bread Appetizer
Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza
Margherita Pizza Roma
Chevre & Pesto Pizza
Meat Lovers
Cannoli
Caprese
Thai Pie

“Great place! From the time we were greeted at the door throughout our dinner we felt at home. Quick seating indoors or out, a dish of complimentary bread, and a fantastic tasting meat lovers pizza. We’re just passing through, but if we get this way again this will be a stop.“

3.8 Good163 Reviews
Iolis' Pizzeria Pizza • $
307 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel

Customers` Favorites

Huge Pizza Slice
Caesar Salad
Garlic Bread
Meatball Sub
Greek Salad

“Always amazing. Great food and service. 👏🏼 my favorite“

4.4 Superb133 Reviews
Casanova European
5th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Escargot Burgundy Snails Garlic Butter Baguette
Gnocchi Casanova Spinach Gnocchi Au Gratin
Cannelloni with Short Ribs
Braised Beef Cannelloni
Basque Cheese Cake
Seafood Linguine
Chocolate Tart
Creme Brûlée
Steak Tartare
Bread Service

“Great food service and atmosphere“

3.9 Good858 Reviews
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Cantina

Cantina Mexican • $$
47 Pitter Street, Carmel

“We ordered prosecco and an appetizer to share. The waitress brought the 2 bottles of prosecco and 2 glasses and walked away! She put them on the table without opening the bottles or pouring the prosecco into the glasses. When she brought the appetizer we asked her to open the bottles because neither of us were physically able to open them. After she left we realized we were not given plates. Unfortunately we never saw her again until we flagged her down to get the check. I have been to Baja Cantina many, many times and this is the worst service I have ever received. So sad.“

3.9 Good259 Reviews
Bar Napoli Wine Bar • $$
Dolores & 7th, Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Pizza Little Napoli
Bruschetta
House Red

“My wife and I had a wonderful time during a day-trip last Sunday, 4/12/26. Our server did a great job of attending to our every whim and request! The ambience was fantastic and even though it rained a little, moving into the bar area was another experience in itself. We can't thank em enough for giving us such a memorable experience!“

3.8 Good258 Reviews
Il Fornaio Carmel Italian • $$
Ocean Avenue at, Monte Verde Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Burrata Con Prosciutto
Salmon Special Request
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Linguine Mare Chiaro
Calamaretti Fritti
Lasagna Ferrarese
Margherita Pizza
Margarita Pizza
Pizza Cristina

“We had a great meal last night and wonderful service with Bryan! Our lasagna and pizza were fantastic.“

3.6 Good653 Reviews
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Enzo

Enzo European • $$
6315 San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Braised Lamb Shank in Tomato Ragu
Pizza Prosciutto E Burrata
Fettuccine Alla Bolognese
Lasagna Alla Calabrese
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Al Mare
Gnocchi Tropea
Caprese Salad
Gnocchi Pesto
Crab Ravioli

“Lovely setting, excellent service, food was delicious and best coffee I’ve ever tasted! I know you use Lavazza but how do you make it?? When we make it to Carmel again we’ll definitely come back!“

3.8 Good504 Reviews

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