This was a lovely find in Carmel by the sea. We arrived last minute and weren’t able to book some of the more popular restaurants so we expected very little. However our server was friendly, helpful and very available to assist us. We were also surprised by the quality of the food, my pork chop was
I ordered the focaccia and it was $3 extra for olive oil...which is pretty outrageous, esp with how small the amount of olive oil is you can see in the photo. I also ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese, and I may be extremely biased about this because I've actually been to Bologna Italy and learned h
If you can, take a seat at the bar facing the kitchen where you can see everyone working, it’s just a gratifying experience to see the people hard at work making those seriously delicious Italian fares - it makes you appreciate the labor, the discipline, and the creativity that goes into making your
In Carmel it is near impossible to get a bad meal. Cantinetta Luca is by far one of the best in town. We were here a year ago for the wife's birthday and this year was no different. I wanted to give 5 stars for atmosphere but the restaurant was very loud. There's a large table on the left as you wal
We had a lovely experience last week at Cantinetta Luca. Our server (Ali) was friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. The caprese salad with burrata was delicious. We ordered the Bolognese pasta and the Carbonara pasta. Both were absolutely amazing. Perfectly cooked. The best ingredients. So flavorful
Allie was a fabulous server-great recommendations and really friendly! The carbonara was delicious!! Loved the burrata and the fresh tomatoes! Don’t miss the pink Negroni! We will be back!
Food was delicious. The porterhouse was absolutely spectacular, superior beef and cooked to perfection. Enjoyed the atmosphere as well and all servers were wonderful. Only issue was we had a pasta dish that was quite late to the table and probably only delivered because we reminded them. Having said
Incredible restaurant! Our first time in Carmel and we happened to choose this place for dinner. We sat at the bar and both the food and service blew us away. The octopus appetizer and yellowfin tuna entree were exceptional. Julian and Timothy were also wonderful and helped guide our decisions with
The food is excellent quality and the presentation is on point. The service is also top notch. The wine list is extensive and polished.
Now for the critique... the food is such good quality and taste, that it does NOT need to be slathered or drowned in cheese. 4/5 dishes we had were overdone this w
Simply the best experience I’ve ever had. We got reminders of our reservation and even a phone call to check on us since we driving for 7 hours the day before. When we got there, everyone was super friendly, amazing, and the food was out of this world. I’ve never had pumpkin ravioli and it was every
Phenomenal dining experience. Food was delicious and Mario was a great server. The wine list is also expansive and there’s good wine by the glass as well. Make a reservation if you want a table, and this especially applies on the weekends.
I am a food crazy person (or a**hole), I’ve been lucky and eaten at the most celebrated places in existence. So here’s what I have to say:
Amazing…..
We had a pizza, salmon, shrimp, octopus, eggplant, house cured meats and pasta.
I can’t find a single flaw in any dish, it was perfect.
There was
Cantinetta Luca is a very good Italian right in the heart of Carmel. We waited 15-20 mins to be seated at a table (even though booking in advance) which was a bit disappointing but the staff made up for it in service that followed. Food was excellent - would definitely recommend the pizzas. Two comp
Excellent Italian food in the center of Carmel-by-the-sea. The wood-fire oven pizza is outstanding and rivals pizza from Napoli itself. Elegant, cozy decor. Very friendly and fast service. Great wine selection. We'll certainly come back next time in Carmel.
Loved the place. We had the full service meats board with buratta, great drinks and wine selection. Even had a terrific espresso martini for dessert. 100% going again
Very tasty and authentic Italian food. Craft cocktails were also very delicious. A table for two was a little cramped, but still worth it.
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