Osteria Al Mare

Name: Osteria Al Mare
Address: 32 Cannery Row STE G, Monterey, California, 93940, US
Telephone: (831) 920-2833
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

$$ • Italian, Seafood, Tapas

Hours:
32 Cannery Row STE G, Monterey
(831) 920-2833

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About Osteria Al Mare

Osteria Al Mare offers delicious Italian cuisine, with standout dishes including polenta, Fettuccine Al Pescatore, Fettuccine Al Funghi, and Insalata Di Pollo Pera. The restaurant provides a beautiful view, with balcony and outdoor seating with heaters to keep customers comfortable. The atmosphere feels like being in Italy, enhanced by live music that some find enjoyable. Service is always excellent, with the owner known for being friendly and professional. Many customers appreciate the high-quality authentic Italian food, with specific praises for dishes like Rotelle Di Parma and Spaghetti alle Vongole. The Fritto Di Calamari and Impepata Di Vongole were outstanding, with flavors that made you want more. The special deep-fried vegetarian risotto balls were YUM! The Fettucine Pescatore was very nice. The polenta was closer to cornbread than expected, but the veggies on the plate were amazing. The Tiramisu was sooo good. It is a great place near the water. Reservations are recommended as it can be super busy.

Recent reviews highlight excellent food and above-and-beyond service. The ambiance is lovely, especially with the view of the water, although the outside seal noise can be loud but does not interfere with the experience. Guests felt like they had a fine dining experience, even with the casual look of brown kraft paper on the tables. Visitors arriving around 5:30 pm on a Friday with no reservations found it easy to get seated, and the food was served quickly. The dishes were tasty and well-presented, and servers were professional, often memorizing a large list of specials. A printed list of specials could improve the experience. The water view is mostly east-facing, so it doesn't offer a direct sunset view, but the overall experience remains excellent. Guests also mentioned the noise in the ladies' bathroom and hope it gets fixed. Overall, many found Osteria Al Mare to be an exceptional restaurant with great flavors, views, and staff, making it a favorite spot when in Monterey.