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Cella, Monterey, CA

Cella

4.7
4.7
272 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
525 Polk St, Monterey, CA 93940-2809

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Discover CELLA Restaurant + Bar at Cooper Molera Adobe in Downtown Monterey. Step into a sleek, historic venue with a heated pergola and stunning local woodwork. General Manager Bernabe DeLuna leads an exceptional wine program with a remarkable staff. Savor seasonal cocktails and mocktails crafted by Barkeep Joshua Perry. Chef Ben Spungin & Chef Cal Stamenov create an ever-changing menu inspired by the bountiful central coast. Join us and experience the neighborhood's culinary gem!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Bistro, European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 920-1046
  • Website
    http://www.cellarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Cal Stamenov
  • Private party facilities
    Alta Bakery and Cella Restaurant invite you to savor our offerings amid historic adobes and charming courtyards, where Chef Cal Stamenov and Chef Ben Spungin elevate your experience with family-style meals, brunches, and more. Our flexible spaces set the stage for unforgettable gatherings. Explore our packages, e-mail lily@cellarestaurant.com.
  • Location
    525 Polk St, Monterey, CA 93940-2809
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    We're a short stroll from downtown and parking structures.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Around the corner from public transit and trolleys.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Family-Style Mezze Experience

    $156.25 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Reservation MUST be confirmed by restaurant 2-3 days in advance. Legendary Chefs, Ben Spungin & Cal Stamenov's farm-to-table family-style dinners are a celebration of community, whether it's a company gathering or rehearsal dinner. Be welcomed with hors d'oeuvres before dinner where a feast of our Alta Bakery's bread, seasonal shared plates, a duo of proteins and complimenting sides are enjoyed. This experience mimics a 3-course meal, finishing with desserts inspired from our award-winning bakery. Enhance your experience with our add-ons. $125++/person $750 room fee required to reserve the historic Diaz Sala or book our heated pergola! Email lily@cellarestaurant.com to confirm reservation request or if you're a group of 30 or more.
    Family-Style Mezze Experience Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 272 people are saying

Cella 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cella offers a "memorable dining experience" with "perfectly balanced flavors" and "excellent service." The historic setting adds to the charm, and the "wonderful staff" consistently deliver a warm welcome. Though some found it "pricey," the quality of the "delicious" and "creative" menu makes it a "must-visit" in Monterey.
272 Reviews

  1. Zach VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great farm to table style cuisine. Everything was delicious, service was attentive & had great recommendations. Also very delicious & creative cocktails. Would definitely come back next time I’m in town.

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  2. c

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly atmosphere, great food and service. They let us sit outside on a quiet night which I appreciated, and gave us the same attention as if we were inside. Dessert was delicious and the heat lamps are perfect for the weather.

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  3. Sam

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I have had. Our party of 8 was very impressed with the service Kevin provided. His detailed explanations of the drinks and food were unbelievable. Top dining experience, we will be back for sure.

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  4. Lauren VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Truly one of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. The food was prepared impeccably and with so much boldness and skill. I loved the service and the atmosphere/energy was fantastic . A 10 out of 10.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Wendy

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken Piccata was so flavorful! Pork chop also perfectly cooked and tender. So delicious! Also loved the fresh baked bread and butter with sea salt on the side. This restaurant is on the pricey side but everything was quality from flavor to presentation. Would love if they expanded their choices for wines by the glass. Ambiance was very nice but very noisy. Overall a wonderful dinner. I would definitely return.

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  6. Kelly

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We are outside on the patio. Very nice and ambience was great. At the end I think our server forgot about us. I would have ordered another glass of wine after dinner but he never came back until later. The hostess came and checked on us to see if there was anything else she could get us and we told her that we were ready for the check as the server did not follow up with us.

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  7. Jason VIP

    Seattle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always memorable and incredible service, every time.

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  8. John-Mario VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fresh and satisfying meal. Each dish had a distinctive, yummy surprise. Great wine list. Cool design space.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress failed to ask how I wanted my steak cooked and served it “medium rare” but it was clearly raw. When I brought it to her attention, she insisted it comes medium rare. It would be better to ask customers their preferred temperature rather than assuming.

    3 people found this helpful

  10. Helen VIP

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dining experience in a comfortable setting. The Spanish sardines appetizer was outstanding, with only a little bit of sardine, and a mixture of other seafoods in a delicious olive oil dressing, with sautéed red peppers. I loved it. My husband had the NY Strip and was very pleased. I also had the 72 degrees cocktail and really liked it; it’s on the sweet side, but the smokiness of the mezcal was wonderful. We topped it off with the olive oil cake for dessert, which was moist and delicious. What a great meal! Would love to return next time we are in town.

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FAQs

Cella is rated 4.7 stars by 272 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cella

525 Polk St, Monterey, CA 93940-2809

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We're a short stroll from downtown and parking structures.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Bistro, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Around the corner from public transit and trolleys.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cal Stamenov
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cellarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 920-1046
  • Private party facilities
    Alta Bakery and Cella Restaurant invite you to savor our offerings amid historic adobes and charming courtyards, where Chef Cal Stamenov and Chef Ben Spungin elevate your experience with family-style meals, brunches, and more. Our flexible spaces set the stage for unforgettable gatherings. Explore our packages, e-mail lily@cellarestaurant.com.
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