“Old school, old school, old school is all I can say! 35 year successful establishment with the owner on the premises and hands on. His brothers are the chefs. True, classic Italian family run restaurant. Food is traditional and the clam chowder unreal. The owner will talk your ear off, so be careful! Great experience. They truly care. This is a serious restaurant, not a tourist trap.“
“We typically enjoy coming here but today it was very crowded - we opted to have dinner in the bar area which was a mistake. The food was delicious and the bartender/server was gracious but the bar was very loud & inconsiderate to us and the other patrons dining. It wouldn’t be bad if the prices were reflective of the bar crowd. The Italian host/maybe owner is kind. We will of course come back but don’t dine in the bar if you want a special seafood dinner in Monterey (make a reservation!) Our fault!Parking: Paid parking lot, must enter your license plate number. Not worth paying for a Sunday dinner, the lot isn’t crowded at all.“
“My husband and I visited here while on a little get away in Pacific Grove. Oh my word!!!! Best Pizza ever!! The bread sticks were unlike any I've ever had before. Boy was it busy!! Which is a good indicator that it's a great place to eat. We called in our order ahead of time for pick up. The atmosphere was quite comfortable. The pick up line was somewhat confusing and crowded but completely worth it! We didn't indulge in the several flavors of Gelato but everyone else sure was. This is a hoping place for sure. Definitely a must!Parking: No fault of their own, this restaurant has definitely out grown it's parking lot. Gianni's is located in a super cute, little drive through coastal town, loaded full of shops, restaurants, pubs, and coffee establishments so there is parking on the street as well. Again, busy is better“
“The breathtaking quality of this cuisine brought me to tears right there at the dinner table. Never, in my 38-months-long career as a local guide, have I encountered such acute and accommodating staff that brought the grapes of Italy (in form of their wine) and the tomatoes of Sicily (in form of their pasta) straight to my plate. I left this place with a full tummy and a happily-beating heart. Raw, real, riveting: this is Italy abroad.“
“Stopped by here before boarding for whale watching, waited on by Shanel in the bar. She was delightful and let us know a big party just came in and we may have a bit of a wait...we only waited for about 10 minutes and our food was bagged and "boat" ready. Fish sandwich and fries were delicious, will definitely be back to explore the menu! Four stars only because the gentlemen host in the front was very standoffish, maybe because we were ordering to go, nevertheless not very welcoming.“
“Food is good, but not everything was OMG. The bruschetta was spot on, and the pistachio gnocchi was a tasty surprise and delicious. I ordered the ribeye, one of the most expensive dishes on the menu. Although it was good, it was all steak. There were a couple brussel sprouts and baked gnocchi balls underneath but nothing to speak of, so basically I just had a steak which for the price was not worth it. Really needed more sides and sauce to justify what they're asking for it. My girlfriend had spaghetti and meatballs, which was dry and not nearly enough sauce. Service was good and it's a lovely restaurant, even had a guitar player and singer which made the atmosphere nice. But for the $300 for 4 people (no wine just 2 beers) it was a hard ticket to swallow. I advise knowing what you want and not going high price hoping it's the best. UPDATE: I've changed my review of the service to 5 stars, thanks to the kind staff that picked up my credit card I had left behind and mailed it to me at no charge! I really appreciate it!“
“Holy crap this place is amazing! The food was delicious and every bite had so much flavor in it! I had the gnocchi and I just don't understand how they made it so fluffy! 10/10 would recommend. Our server was also absolutely amazing. He checked up on us often and was really helpful and even made a few jokes.“
“Cool little spot specializing in pasta, with a seafood centric menu. Stopped here after the aquarium. Service was phenomenal, nice childrens menu for the little ones, and pretty fun cocktail list. I got the special, chipotle honey chicken pasta it was really good. My wife got the chicken parm. Very generous servings. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Elevator to second floor“
“Excellent food and atmosphere is very inviting and easygoing. We originally had it to go but ended up eating it all in one sitting, it was so delicious and piping hot! Perfect pizza, great dough, cooked just right, good amount of cheese and sauce. Managed to take a picture of the last slice before it was devoured in 2 minutes. Thanks guys! We will definitely be back ;)Parking: Several spotsKid-friendliness: Great for kids, family-friendly and cool for a small group setting.“
“I went here for a light lunch last week and was very pleased. I had a nice table overlooking the bay, ships, and I got to see an otter swim on by. I had the Caesar salad with chicken and it was good.The service was attentive and the atmosphere was enjoyable... and of course the views!“
“I’m out here for a Women’s Council of Realtors event. We walked passed and was seated right away. Party of 10. The service was amazing Samantha and Louis was very accommodating and attentive to all of our needs. I ordered the claim chowder with garlic bread. Ummm good.“
“The food was wonderful, as always. My husband and I grew up eating here with our families on vacations, however, this was our best experience yet! Our server, shout out to Tara, was prompt with bringing our food and was extremely personable with all of her table including us. She absolutely made our evening with her joyful personality. The support staff was also pleasant; they kept drinks fill and table clean. Great experience overall!Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions friendly! Vegan and gluten free option available.“