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Enzo Ristorante Italiano, Carmel, CA

Enzo Ristorante Italiano

4.2
4.2
456 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
If a Western Mediterranean version of life exists, you will find it nestled between Ocean ave and Seventh st on San Carlos Street in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The European style village nestled above a picturesque white sandy beach is the perfect backdrop to "ENZO". At Enzo, you will be beckoned by the rustically charming patios surrounded by draping bougainvillea on a sundrenched day or the cozy and simplistic interior warmed by the fireplace when the cool fog blankets the coast.

Calabria is a southern region in Italy where the owner, Enzo, comes from. Calabria is a place where life is still slow.

It's the beauty, the passion, the family, the love...

this is what you will find at Enzo...simplicity, love, comfort, family!

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What 456 people are saying

Enzo Ristorante Italiano 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

  • California Central Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Kid-friendly

  • 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
Enzo Ristorante Italiano in Carmel is a charming spot offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with dishes like potato pesto gnocchi and sea bass hailed as "phenomenal." The restaurant's cozy atmosphere pairs well with a "great selection of wine" and friendly service. Outdoor seating adds to the inviting ambiance, making it a must-visit.

456 Reviews
  1. Donald

    Orange County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality of the food was very good. Value was not good. Portions were small for the cost. The server was not friendly, almost hostile.

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  2. Katie

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent, homemade fresh pasta and delicious sauces. Would definitely return for the food; however, the noise level was horrible. It’s a small, quaint place with only a few tables inside and we were seated next to a large party (which took up 85% of the dining room) who were loud, rude, and drunk. The food was lovely but our table couldn’t even hear eachother or the waitress. If you go, request to sit outside or your ears will be ringing by the end of your meal!

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  3. Kathy VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriends and I had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed the food and service was amazing! We had the deliziosa salad, gnocchi tropea, and crab ravioli.

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  4. janet VIP

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent, the food was amazing and the restaurant is quiet and cozy. One of the best in Carmel!!

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  5. jeremy VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots in Carmel, we eat their every visit. Great Italian and charming ambiance.

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  6. Tomas

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small italian restaurant, cozy with excellent food

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  7. Kirsi

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The pasta dish , crab ravioli, was amazing. Very authentic Italian cooking. The pear salad was a bit disappointing because there were only very small pieces of pear in it and the pear was not ripe. The atmosphere is bistro like, not fancy, but comfortable and cozy. Friendly staff. We would definitely go back - the food is great value for the price .

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  8. Courtney

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place is cute and small but quaint. Sadly though the food just wasn’t very good. Our salad had tomatoes with zero flavor and they said they didn’t have any vinegar when I requested some to add?? The entrees were ok - I was very excited to have the pesto pasta but the pesto was very thin and kinda just oily. Dessert was also a big disappointment - we ate like one bite each as the crème brulee was overcooked or had a very weird texture. Our waiter saw that we only took one bite each but didn’t even ask if we liked it and only seemed to want to get us our check. So sadly we had a relatively expensive bad meal.

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  9. Brian VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing short rib ravioli. What made it super delicious was the sliced truffles.

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  10. Lyn VIP

    Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! I live in Santa Barbara and would drive back just for this restaurant

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FAQs

Enzo Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-6545.

Enzo Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.2 stars by 456 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
Google Map for Enzo Ristorante Italiano

San Carlos Street, Between Ocean Ave & 7th Street,, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    "Italo", from Italy
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