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An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread.
*Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.
* For parties of 6 or more and special events we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $40 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. We will hold your table for 10 minutes.
*We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.
We can accommodate large or group to go orders. Please reach out to the restaurant directly at 831.626.6003 for pricing and availability. <br /><br />We currently do not offer off site catering.
Private party facilities
We have a semi private back room available for up to a party of 24. We can accommodate private groups on our patio, or reserve the whole restaurant for your group. For inquiries please email cbistrogiovanni@gmail.com
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni's menu was last updated on 3/13/2024.
Availability subject to change. Quite a few menu items can be modified to be made allergen friendly. Please visit website for details. www.carmelbistro.com
Appetizers
Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade
Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade with bread
Garlic Dip
With bread
Garlic Bread
Bruschetta
Tomato, basil, garlic and parmesan, served on crostini
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Monterey / Carmel
Best Ambiance
Monterey / Carmel
Best Value
Review summary
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Carmel's Bistro Giovanni is a cherished gem in Carmel-by-the-Sea, celebrated for "great homemade style Italian food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about its "warm friendly environment," "delicious food," and "attentive staff." The restaurant's "cozy atmosphere" and "authentic Italian" offerings make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
2,038 Reviews
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Laurie VIP
Tucson137 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It is a pleasure to dine at Carmel’s Bistro Giovanni! From the moment you enter you are greeted with smiling faces. The menu is filled with an assortment of fabulous gluten free options and the service is excellent! Truly a favorite of ours!!!
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Shari
Palm Springs1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very good as always. Delicious food, great service and always accommodating to our large group.
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Maya VIP
Los Angeles22 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Carmel’s Bistro is a quaint, family owned quintessential Italian restaurant. Great service, superb food and wonderful experience. We loved it! Simply wonderful all the way around. Thank you
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Arthur
New York City51 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our dinner. Very nice to meet Giovanni in person!
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LAURIE VIP
Central Coast13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
One of the BEST restaurants in Carmel! Love the food and the atmosphere
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T.
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing experience celebrating my partners birthday. We were visiting from the Bay Area and had a lovely time. From the starters to the main courses, the birthday boy was pleasantly surprised and quite full. Cannot wait to return, highly recommend.
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Diane
Detroit6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 3
generally had a good meal. noise level is inpacted by how small the restaurant is and how close we were to the kitchen. Out waitress took to long to take our order as she spent a good deal of time chatting with other customers so that the owner noticed and came to our table and asked if our order had been taken
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Robert
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant in Carmel! Food is excellent. Everyone who works there is d nice and helpful.
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Donna
San Francisco8 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 3
The sauce for the pastas is more like cream of tomato than tomato like. No children’s’ menu. Portions were of generous size. Service was very good.
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David VIP
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We always enjoy ourselves at Giovanni’s Bistro. The food is top notch, great homemade style Italian food.
The owner and his daughter have always been kind and welcoming to us and we hope to return for many years to come.
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FAQs
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 626-6003.
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni is rated 4.7 stars by 2038 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
We can accommodate large or group to go orders. Please reach out to the restaurant directly at 831.626.6003 for pricing and availability. <br /><br />We currently do not offer off site catering.
Private party facilities
We have a semi private back room available for up to a party of 24. We can accommodate private groups on our patio, or reserve the whole restaurant for your group. For inquiries please email cbistrogiovanni@gmail.com