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La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA
La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA
La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA
La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA
La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA

La Mia Cucina

4.9 (1048)
$31 to $50
Italian
208 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Stroll along 17th St., between Lighthouse and Laurel and you will find one of the Peninsula’s favorite spots, La Mia Cucina. This little jewel, with its fresh ambiance and tantalizing menu, is popular with everyone. The colorful European advertising posters that enliven the walls, are “originals, not reproductions.” That phrase is accurate in describing La Mia Cucina itself. From the comfortable linen white decor, accented beautifully by those turn-of-the-century posters, to the hand-crafted entrees and desserts, everything about La Mia Cucina says fresh and original. Owner Michael’s specialty, his ravioli dishes, are a renowned local favorite, and for good reason. They are hand made, with all the care that only a lifetime of creative food combining can bring. In addition to pasta, La Mia Cucina is known for it's fresh fish and meat specials. The desserts are made in-house by his wife Paula and daughter Michaela, and the service is personal and inviting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-2416
  • Website
    http://lamiacucinaristorante.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Scanlon
  • Private party facilities
    La Mia Cucina offers a private room for parties up to 40.
  • Location
    208 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross street
    Lighthouse & Laurel
  • Parking details
    Large, free parking lot in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

La Mia Cucina's menu was last updated on 5/13/2023.

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What 1,048 people are saying

La Mia Cucina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • California Central Coast

    Best Value

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Mia Cucina is a delightful neighborhood gem offering "fabulous authentic Italian food" with attentive service and a cozy atmosphere. Chef Michael and his team create memorable dining experiences with dishes like lobster ravioli and veal Marsala. Guests appreciate the "outstanding" service, making it perfect for both special occasions and casual outings.
1,048 Reviews

  1. Marielle

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We could not fault our dinner experience at La Mia Cucina. The food, service and ambiance were wonderful! Friendly staff with the right balance of attentiveness but not intrusive. Lovely to have tablecloths when so many restaurants just don’t bother (even Michelin star places!) and good table spacing so that we weren’t elbow-to-elbow with our neighbors. And absolutely delicious food!

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  2. Dane

    Sacramento13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, we enjoyed this restaurant. There were six of us. Three of us had raviolis which were all amazing. Two in our party had the special which was lasagna. They were both disappointed with this dish..seemed overcooked and mushy.. The only other disappointment was the cannoli. It was different than were were used too. We did enjoy the soup and salad and bread and the calamari appetizer was also very good. We would definitely go back, but would avoid the lasagna and cannoli.

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  3. Isabel VIP

    Central Coast40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful pasta. Service was outstanding. Special mention to our server Luis.

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  4. Patricia VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. What took us so long to find this wonderful rrstaurant.

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  5. Dan VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Michael is amazing and his team is exceptional. Great food and great service!

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  6. Jim VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster Ravioli. A must. You’ve been advised. You’re welcome.

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  7. Judy VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and presentation were excellent. The ambience was very pleasant and not overcrowded. We all ordered different entrees and each was enjoyed. The cannoli was delicious.

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  8. Clayton

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful rooms simple and fun. Staff was very attentive. Food was excellent.

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  9. Wren VIP

    Central Coast50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t know who was in the kitchen making the delicious meals because the chef/owner was everywhere! He was clearing tables, seating diners, delivering checks and schmoozing. The food was still as good as we remembered from one other time. We both ordered veal because we rarely see it on menus. It was offered fixed with 4 different sauces; I chose Marsala, my BF chose piccata which I think I preferred once I tried both. The ambiance of the room is fun with pretty yellow walls, large posters of mostly Parisian things, I believe, and pleasant track lighting to highlight them. As their own description says, it still serves on white table cloths and for the prices they charge, I don’t know where else you would find that kind of sophistication. I was offered spumoni as a bday treat but I also ordered tiramisu and it was so good it made me overcome my guilt…almost.

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  10. David

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and wine menu. I always order the veal dishes. Never had a bad meal.

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FAQs

La Mia Cucina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 373-2416.

La Mia Cucina is rated 4.9 stars by 1048 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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208 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lighthouse & Laurel
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Large, free parking lot in front of restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Scanlon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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