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Enzo Ristorante Italiano, Carmel, CA

Enzo Ristorante Italiano

4.4
4.4
455 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 624-6545
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    "Italo", from Italy
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    San Carlos Street, between Ocean Ave and 7th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Enzo Ristorante Italiano in Carmel is praised for its "amazing" service and "authentic Italian cooking." Diners love the cozy, charming ambiance and "excellent" food, especially the handmade pasta. While some found the pricing high, the quality is considered worth it. A delightful spot for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

455 Reviews
  1. Katie

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    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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  2. Kathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    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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  3. janet

    VIP

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  4. jeremy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  5. Tomas

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    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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  6. Kirsi

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    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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  7. Courtney

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    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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  8. Brian

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    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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  9. Lyn

    VIP

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    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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  10. Jeanelle

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful experience when eating here! Great ambiance and the service is always top notch! We return every time we travel to Carmel!

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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 4.4 stars by 455 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Enzo Ristorante Italiano

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Carlos Street, between Ocean Ave and 7th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    "Italo", from Italy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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