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Il Vecchio, Pacific Grove, CA

Il Vecchio

4.5
4.5
85 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Located near the Aquarium, we offer a true taste of Italy with our homemade pastas and hand-picked Italian wines. Enjoy dishes crafted from cherished family recipes in a warm, rustic setting that evokes the charm of an Italian trattoria. Whether it's a romantic dinner or a family gathering, Il Vecchio promises an unforgettable dining experience with stunning bay views and exceptional hospitality. Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" every year since 2011.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 243-6066
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Stefen Shatto
  • Catering
    We offer catering for your special events.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer Full Restaurant Buy Outs as well as Large Party room.
  • Private party contact
    Stefen Shatto: (805) 249-9021
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross street
    Eardley
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop near by
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Vecchio offers a charming Italian dining experience with creative dishes and "outstanding flavors." The atmosphere is welcoming, with live music adding to the vibrant ambiance. While some guests noted slow service, many praised the "excellent food" and friendly staff. Highlights include generous pasta portions and a "wonderful neighborhood feel."

84 Reviews
  1. Cameron

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely worth the price. Ordered the Italian meatballs which had the most outstanding sauce ever! The rigatoni was also very good. Service took a while, but they were quite busy and they offered us free bread to make up for it.

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  2. Zach

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was terrible. Waited a very long time for our server to just come to our table to take our order. Food took over an hour to come. Food was just ok, good portions though. Was looking forward to it but won't be coming back.

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Francisco

    117 reviews

    2.0

    117 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed given the reviews and ratings. The octopus was bland and chewy. The butternut squash ravioli came with a watery broth - It lacked flavor, texture and would have benefited from the butter the menu referenced. The tempura artichoke was also bland and season-less. Only the mayo dip had flavor. Bottom line and regrettably…. quantity vs quality.

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  4. Rich

    Central Coast

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food and Great Service is what you will find at Il Vechio! It has been my "go to" place for years as it has never disappointed me!

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  5. Sheri

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service and food. My spouse had the seafood pasta I had oso bucco. No chunks of meat- more of a meat sauce. He particularly liked the shrimp, clams not so much- only a few and not that tasty. Busy on a Saturday night but crowd thinned out by 8:15. Nice Grillo wine from Sicily.

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  6. Brandi

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an exceptional meal at I’ll Vecchio. A local treasure.

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  7. Paula

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It could’ve been five stars for a lot of things… the restaurant closes at nine. I arrived at 6:50p with 7 PM reservations and I just felt incredibly rushed- rushed to take my order, rushed to clear my plates when we weren’t done eating our appetizers or salad, just rushed overall. if you’re closing at nine, then closing activity should start at nine not at 7:30. The restaurant wasn’t even crowded. Also, although the food was good I mean it could’ve been better. The Caesar salad didn’t have the saltiness of anchovies or the zest of lemon it just lacked flavor. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, because I was craving spaghetti and meatballs, and the sauce, like it came from a can, and then the appetizer plate, no olives! Out of olives?! How do you run out of olives? There’s a grocery store right next-door, Whole Foods not far away. I mean just simple things. It’s such a nice location, such a lovely restaurant but just maybe yesterday being Sunday it just lacked so many things I was looking for. It had been years (just moved back to the peninsula) but I chose Il Vecchio over another restaurant and im disappointed I did. ☹️

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  8. Andreas

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the few restaurants in Monterey county with excellent food and service and reasonable price! It is a regular for us and our friends and colleagues.

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  9. Steffen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter was trying, but the service was terrible. We had to go to the bar ourselves to get the drinks because everything was moving so slowly. Unfortunately, had to send back two salmon dishes because they were raw inside. Rib appetizer was overcooked, and the gin and tonic specials were lackluster. Came here with a large group for fun family outing and was sorely disappointed.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some interesting menu items. Food very good. Also good service

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FAQs

Il Vecchio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 243-6066.

Il Vecchio is rated 4.5 stars by 85 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 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Vecchio

110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Eardley
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop near by
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stefen Shatto
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 243-6066
  • Catering
    We offer catering for your special events.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer Full Restaurant Buy Outs as well as Large Party room.
  • Private party contact
    Stefen Shatto: (805) 249-9021
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