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.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Umar Bhutta
We had the bass risotto and bolognese ravioli. They were incredible and both of them I would highly recommend. The cannoli for dessert tasted like a samosa with an orange inside it. I would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
MY BRE
The restaurant sits directly on the bay at Breakwater Cove. A lot of seafood options, nicely cooked and served!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sacha Martinez
Family of 5. Amazing harbor views. Very nice ambiance. Very friendly staff. All the food was delicious. Pictured is the cioppino. They had simple pastas for picky kids + gelato dessert (spumoni). I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cioppino
Michael Aliotti
Everything at the place is great as me and my partner thoroughly and ourselves but I can’t help but notice that for an Italian restaurant and how much we spent my dish of cioppino is practically just sauce and maybe five pieces of meat with a good amount of oysters it wasn’t a true blue cioppino in fact, I felt cheated as I still have an empty stomach. I will also be going to another restaurant maybe Oio tomorrow to fulfill my Italian hunger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Cioppino
Joe Nesvara
Sat in the bar area. Great food and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabela Alvarado
I gave it a one star rating because it’s bad place don’t work here or eat here I used to work there but I got fired because I spoke my mind and they wanted me to put on a fake smile and be fake like it’s Hollywood . It makes no sense because the managers never smile .
W V
Beautiful place, very cozy and romantic, the food was good, buymt the ravioli and pesto pasta was a little too salty. Great price and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
John Asdourian
Great atmosphere. Helpful staff and service. It looks and feels clean. Great spot with water views. Authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality. A little heavy on the garlic-- if you're sensitive to it ;)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawn Warehime
Amazing views, if you love seafood you'll love this place. Drinks menu is good.
Always incredible food, impeccable service, and great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata Caprese
Tommy Moffitt
I previously had great experiences at Osteria. This time, not even close. The three of us ordered Entree's and side Salad's....the Salad's never came. The two pasta dishes we ordered were undercooked and the sauce wasn't great.The service was very slow, seemed like only one person was waiting on the restaurant. TerribleUnfortunately, the client that I brought here had never been and I'd told him how great it was. Complete letdown.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Maaz Siddique
Came in with my wife and had a lovely dinner. Everything was delicious and came out quickly. Flavors were bold and balanced; very solid and would recommend to anyone who loves Italian!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fritto Di Calamari
Tanya Medrano
Had a great night here. Delicious food, Benzino and oysters were amazing. Atmosphere is as great. Staff was excellent and knowledgeable. Great and fun team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
ThanhHa H.
Easy location right across from the Coast Guard station. Plenty of parking and great view of the bay. We were seated right away without reservation on a Friday evening. Would recommend trying out their daily specials. Fresh oysters from Washington state were one of the special served as appetizer. Burrata cheese was delicious. Tasty dishes and great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata Caprese, Oysters on the Half Shell, Clam Chowder, Salmon Fillet
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.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
We had the bass risotto and bolognese ravioli. They were incredible and both of them I would highly recommend. The cannoli for dessert tasted like a samosa with an orange inside it. I would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant sits directly on the bay at Breakwater Cove. A lot of seafood options, nicely cooked and served!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Family of 5. Amazing harbor views. Very nice ambiance. Very friendly staff. All the food was delicious. Pictured is the cioppino. They had simple pastas for picky kids + gelato dessert (spumoni). I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cioppino
Everything at the place is great as me and my partner thoroughly and ourselves but I can’t help but notice that for an Italian restaurant and how much we spent my dish of cioppino is practically just sauce and maybe five pieces of meat with a good amount of oysters it wasn’t a true blue cioppino in fact, I felt cheated as I still have an empty stomach. I will also be going to another restaurant maybe Oio tomorrow to fulfill my Italian hunger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Cioppino
Sat in the bar area. Great food and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I gave it a one star rating because it’s bad place don’t work here or eat here I used to work there but I got fired because I spoke my mind and they wanted me to put on a fake smile and be fake like it’s Hollywood . It makes no sense because the managers never smile .
Beautiful place, very cozy and romantic, the food was good, buymt the ravioli and pesto pasta was a little too salty. Great price and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great atmosphere. Helpful staff and service. It looks and feels clean. Great spot with water views. Authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality. A little heavy on the garlic-- if you're sensitive to it ;)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing views, if you love seafood you'll love this place. Drinks menu is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
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Always incredible food, impeccable service, and great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata Caprese
I previously had great experiences at Osteria. This time, not even close. The three of us ordered Entree's and side Salad's....the Salad's never came. The two pasta dishes we ordered were undercooked and the sauce wasn't great.The service was very slow, seemed like only one person was waiting on the restaurant. TerribleUnfortunately, the client that I brought here had never been and I'd told him how great it was. Complete letdown.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Came in with my wife and had a lovely dinner. Everything was delicious and came out quickly. Flavors were bold and balanced; very solid and would recommend to anyone who loves Italian!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fritto Di Calamari
Had a great night here. Delicious food, Benzino and oysters were amazing. Atmosphere is as great. Staff was excellent and knowledgeable. Great and fun team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Easy location right across from the Coast Guard station. Plenty of parking and great view of the bay. We were seated right away without reservation on a Friday evening. Would recommend trying out their daily specials. Fresh oysters from Washington state were one of the special served as appetizer. Burrata cheese was delicious. Tasty dishes and great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata Caprese, Oysters on the Half Shell, Clam Chowder, Salmon Fillet