12 Best Italian Restaurants in Monterey

Osteria Al Mare Italian • $$
32 Cannery Row STE G, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Grey Goose St Germain Lemon Juice Honey
Tiramisu and Chocolate Cheesecake
Tagliolini Al Funghi Porcini
Oysters on the Half Shell
Calamari Dipping Sauces
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Brasato Al Vino Rosso
Rollati Di Melanzane
Lasagna Dell Osteria
Fettuccine Al Pollo

“Delicious food! impeccable service!!!“

4.6 Superb296 Reviews
Paluca Trattoria Italian • $$
6 Fishermans Wharf Suite D, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Rock Cod Special of the Day
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Carbonara with Prawns
Sicilian Meatballs
Short Rib Ravioli
Meatball Sandwich
Linguini Vongole
Calamari Fritti
Lobster Ravioli

“Great spot on the wharf!!! A must go to for amazing Italian dishes!!!“

3.9 Good134 Reviews
Old Fishermen's Grotto Seafood • $$
39 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Original 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder in Butter Garlic Toasted Bread Bowl
Dungeness Crab Salmon and Two Grilled Prawns
Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Garlic Bread Clam Chowder Bowl
Grotto's Famous Clam Chowder
Seafood Linguini Isabella
Macadamia Crusted Halibut
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Grotto Seafood Sampler
Ultimate Seafood Pasta

“Our server was very friendly and efficient. All of our dishes, Caesar salad, grill prawns, spaghetti w/meatballs and garlic bread were hot and tasty! Have been many times and will definitely be back .“

4.5 Superb937 Reviews
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Cibo Italian • $$
301 Alvarado St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Warm Chocolate Salted Caramel Torta
Local Field Greens Salad
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Pizza Margherita
Chicken Marsala
Gnocchi Trio
Bruchetta
Pizzas

“Great dinner and music 😍. Good waiter and drinks were extra good ❤️“

3.8 Good129 Reviews
Café Fina Seafood • $$
47 Fishermans Wharf #1, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Clam Chowder in a Toasted Sourdough Bowl with Gilroy Garlic Cheese
Clam Chowder in Toasted Sourdough Bread Bowl
Lobster Ravioli in a Light Cream Sauce
Prawn Scampi over Angel Hair Pasta
Deep Fried Monterey Calamari
Sockeye Salmon Fish & Chips
Homemade Clam Chowder
Shrimp & Crab Ravioli
Shrimp Mac and Cheese
Seafood Cioppino

“What a fabulous dinner we had last night! Highly recommend Cafe Fina! Incredible food, great service and the owner, Dominic Mercurio, is an absolute delight! We were truly honored to sit at John Madden’s special table! The house wine, Bonanza, is a Caymus product.“

4.6 Superb254 Reviews
Gianni's Pizza Pizza • $
725 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Pepperoni Pizza with Extra Cheese
Garlic & Cheese Bread Sticks
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Chicken Margherita Pizza
Gianni’S Special Pizza
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Double Pepperoni to Go
Double Pepperoni Pizza
Fettuccine Alfredo
Mozzarella Sticks

“While in Monterey I was craving pizza. Looked up reviews. Came across Gianni's. Right when I walked in a felt the 1974 vibes. It felt special. Ordered a Medium Gianni's Special and a Meatball sandwich. Belissimo! They were divine. So crispy, light, and my taste buds were lit up! So excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

4.3 Superb366 Reviews
Abalonetti Bar and Grill Seafood • $$
57 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Lobster Ravioli with Grilled Prawns
Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl
Oysters on the Half Shell
Captain's Platter Fried
Creamy Clam Chowder
Old Bay Crab Cake
Captain's Platter
Calamari Tacos
Fried Calamari
Calamari Steak

“Very nice and friendly place to have a dinner date.“

4.2 Good231 Reviews
Louie Linguini's Seafood • $$
660 Cannery Row, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Monterey Rock Cod Fish Tacos
Seafood Fettuccine Carbonara
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Fisherman's Platter
Gilroy Garlic Fries
Crab & Garlic Fries
Margherita Pizza
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Farfalle

“Great food, view and location. Friendly service right in the heart of Cannery Row.“

4.1 Good309 Reviews
Pizza Factory Monterey Pizza • $
2339 N Fremont St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Pepperoni Olive Pineapple Pizza
Factory Special Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
All Meat Pizza
Fettuccine
Italian

“Yes it was amazing. Friendly atmosphere and really polite staff“

4.1 Good59 Reviews
MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company Pizza • $$
467 Alvarado St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Signature Nutella Calzone with Fresh Berries
Classic Cheese NY Margherita
Margherita \u0026 Prosciutto
Double Pepperoni Pizza
Margarita Pizza Neo
The Margherita Pizza
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Housemade Meatballs
Midici House Salad
Mozzarella Sticks

“Absolutely love this place! Staff is very friendly, and just great vibes in general! The pizzas are cooked to perfection and everything else I've tried so far have been great! Definitely a must try restraunt and thank you so much Jeremy for your excellent service! I will be coming back! 😊👍“

4 Good177 Reviews
Rockfish Harbor Grill Seafood • $$
101 Fishermans Wharf #1, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Creamy Monterey Clam Chowder
Sourdough Bread Clam Chowder
Grilled Pacific Rockfish
Roasted Pacific Oysters
Crispy Seafood Platter
Central Coast Cioppino
Fisherman's Platter
Firecracker Shrimp
Fried Calamari
Rockfish Tacos

“I was here last night with friends and it was a great experience very busy but our server was very good about allergy and explaining things to us! I appreciated that they let us stay later and didnt rush us were having a good time! Their bathroom was unacceptable though! Someone needs to do their job better in that department!“

3.7 Good213 Reviews
Crabby Jim's seafood Seafood • $$
25 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Crabby's Home Made Original Monterey Bay Clam Chowder
Oysters on the Half Shell 4 pcs
Clam Chowder Soup in Bread Bowl
Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl
Steak & Lobster Combo
Fried Calamari Rings
Seafood Pile-Up
Bread Pudding
Fish & Chips
Lobster Tail

“Don’t let the low star rating stop you from enjoying the best food in the area, appetizers are amazing and the food and drinks are top notch. Yes it’s pricey, but so is everything else in the area!!! My wife had the crab special and I had the ribeye, BEST food we have had in 5 days! I would like to add that Jeffrey was a great server and made sure we enjoyed our dinner.“

3.2 Average140 Reviews

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