Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

4.7

704 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for special occasions

Montecatini is a stable for Walnut Creek as it opened October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California. Since then, Montecatini Ristorante has become a place for "regulars" to enjoy a true Italian dining experience. We are a loud and bustling environment where many have come to say we're like family. All our dishes are meticulously prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our pastas and entrees are served piping hot from our kitchen to your table.

Montecatini has been awarded "Best of East Bay" for Best Italian Restaurant in the East Bay Area by Diablo Magazine for several years. As of January 2022 our chef, Ermes Paulin, has passed ownership down to two of Montecatini's long-time employees, Terrance and Taylor George. They plan to keep Montecatini thriving on its "old school" vibe while enhancing the cocktail and wine program. So come in and experience Montecatini for yourself and see what a true hidden gem we are!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(925) 943-6608
Website
http://www.montecatinirestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ermes Paulin
Catering
Please email us directly for a catering menu at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Please email us directly to inquire about private events at MontecatiniR@gmail.com

Location
1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Cross street
Between Main and Locust
Parking details
We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
Public transit
Walnut Creek Bart Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Daily Happy Hour from Open - 6:30PM
Multiple dates available
Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Montecatini offers a daily Happy Hour featuring marked down wine and cocktails! Make your reservation through our website MontecatiniRestaurant.com or give us a call 925-943-6608

Mozzarella, Pomodori & Basilico$15.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil
Carpaccio$18.00
Thinly sliced premium beef, served with capers, Montecatini's special sauce
Escargot$18.00
Garlic, Cognac and butter. Please allow ~ 15 min
Prosciutto Antipasto$16.00
Zuppa di vongole$20.00
Pancetta Wrapped Prawns$19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone Toscano$10.00
Vegetable Minestrone soup
Insalata della Casa$12.00
Butter lettuce, Italian peppers, frittata
Caesar Salad$13.00
Hearts of Romaine with Gorgonzola$14.00
Radicchio and Arugula$14.00
Two bitter Italian lettuces, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di Spinaci$15.00
Fresh spinach, wilted by hot sautéed dressing with fresh mushrooms, pancetta, red onion
Calamari Vinaigrette$16.00
Shrimp Vinaigrette$15.00
Insalata di Pesce$18.00
Bay shrimp, calamari, baby clams, butter lettuce

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al Pomodoro$23.00
Fettuccine Bolognese $25.00
Fettuccine Primavera$25.00
Fresh vegetables, feta cheese, garlic, pesto
Panzotti di Formaggio$26.00
Large, house‐made three‐cheese ravioli, fresh tomato sauce
Tortellini Montecatini$26.00
Veal‐filled, w/ prosciutto, peas, light cream sauce
Fettuccine alla Carbonara$27.00
Pancetta, onion, white wine, cream sauce
Lasagne Casalinga$26.00
Chef's special recipe. Please allow ~ 25 min
Gnocchi$25.00
Chef‐made in‐house, choice of sauces: Pesto cream, pomodoro, Bolognese, ETC
Linguine alle Vongole$29.00
Fresh clams, baby clams, choice of red / white sauce
Fettuccine alla Viareggina$30.00
House specialty: with large scallops, prawns, bay shrimp, fresh mushrooms, tomato cream sauce. Voted Best Pasta 2016 by readers of Walnut Creek Magazine
Melanzane (Eggplant) Parmigiana$25.00
Fresh eggplant, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari Saltati$30.00
Baby squid sautéed, fresh tomato, capers, garlic
Seppia Dore$32.00
Calamari steak abalone style, white wine, lemon
Gamberi Scampi$31.00
Large prawns, white wine, garlic, parsley, lemon
Scallops al Limone$33.00
Large scallops, lemon, white wine sauce

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla Piccata$29.00
Breast of chicken, capers, lemon, white wine. Awarded Best Chicken Piccata 2016 by editors of Diablo Magazine 100 Best Bites of San Francisco East Bay
Pollo Scaloppine con Funghi$29.00
Breast of chicken, fresh sautéed mushroom, rosemary, brown sauce
Pollo alla Parmigiana$29.00
Breast of chicken with mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce
Pollo alla Schiacciata$30.00
Brick pressed baked half chicken with fresh rosemary, garlic. Please allow ~ 30 min

Carne / Veal - Steak

Vitello Piccata$31.00
Veal with capers, lemon, white wine sauce
Vitello Scaloppine con Funghi$31.00
With fresh mushroom, white wine, rosemary, demi‐glace brown sauce
Vitello alla Parmigiana$31.00
With mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce
Vitello Saltimbocca$32.00
With prosciutto, mozzarella, sage, demi‐glace brown sauce
New York Pepper Steak$38.00
Choice New York steak, black peppercorn, demi‐glace brown sauce
Pork Cutlet Sorrento $34.00
Bone in pork rack, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, basil, mushrooms, reduction sauce

What 704 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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East Bay
Italian

Review summary

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Montecatini Restaurant in Walnut Creek is a charming Italian trattoria known for its "best authentic Italian" cuisine and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the generous portions, incredible wine selection, and delicious desserts. It's a perfect spot for celebrations and date nights, offering a vibrant atmosphere despite the "high noise level."

704 Reviews

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Sarah
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful date night for the us. We had a lovely meal and dessert. Hostess was wonderful and waiter Tony was a delight. We will be back.
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Michael
San Francisco
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here. Service and food were both very good. Highly energetic atmosphere which is good for a lively evening. If you want conversation be prepared to lean in!
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Mglaf
New York City
58 reviews
vip
3.0
58 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We have lived in the Bay Area since 3/14. For some reason we never ate at Montecatini until 10/26/24 prior to a show at Lesher center. We had a table of 6. The food was great, the service was geared to get us out in time for a 7:30 show. Only real problem was it was VERY noisy as it not big Resturant. My wife and I returned 11/23 for a 7pm reservation. The food was still great but that is where it ended. The service was abysmal. We did not get out of there until after 9:30pm. We knew exactly what we wanted to order and gave that to our waitress right away. We figured we would be out by 8:30 the latest. When I went to the hostess she was understanding and gave us a free desert. The problem is this should never have happened. I am writing this was much for the return as I am for a review. Just be very aware you might spend a lot more time there than you planned on.
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roger
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places. Great cocktails, food and service. Never disappoints.
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Randy
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Long stretches of no attention followed by the entree taking forever ( a simple pasta dish with a couple pieces of chicken in it). That was disappointing.
Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut CreekResponded 7 days ago
Hey Randy, thank you for taking the time to review us. We apologize for the long wait time on the entrees! We are in our busy season and are in the process of addressing how to make changes so that we can make sure everyone has an enjoyable experience. With that, will come better time management on table seatings. Thanks! -Montecatini Team
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Angelina
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, and delicious food! The kitchen is next level. We’ve been going there for years and love how welcoming Steve, the host, is when entering. Steve completes the whole wonderful food experience, coming and going. ♥️
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david
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and vibe. The owner sat with us when we were done, Very engaging and is a go to spot. Highly recommend!
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Bram
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! A Walnut Creek favorite…we will be back many times
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Deborah
San Francisco
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were there to celebrate an 80th birthday. It was not the best choice, due to a party of about 12 across from us was extremely loud. It's a small space so I suppose it's somewhat to be expected. The food was excellent, although we waited 45-60 mins to get served due to the large party who had arrived prior.
Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut CreekResponded 7 days ago
Hi Deborah, we greatly appreciate your review! We are sorry to hear the noise level was louder due to a large party. We are taking note of food wait times and will strive to do our best to accommodate so that everyone has an enjoyable experience.
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howard
San Francisco
136 reviews
vip
5.0
136 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had a lovely dinner at Montecatini. Food was delicious and great service
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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek is rated 4.7 stars by 704 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

Cross street
Between Main and Locust
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
Public transit
Walnut Creek Bart Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Ermes Paulin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.montecatinirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(925) 943-6608
Catering
Please email us directly for a catering menu at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Please email us directly to inquire about private events at MontecatiniR@gmail.com

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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

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Daily Happy Hour from Open - 6:30PM

Antipasti / Appetizers

Mozzarella, Pomodori & Basilico$15.00

Carpaccio$18.00

Escargot$18.00

Prosciutto Antipasto$16.00

Zuppa di vongole$20.00

Pancetta Wrapped Prawns$19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone Toscano$10.00

Insalata della Casa$12.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Hearts of Romaine with Gorgonzola$14.00

Radicchio and Arugula$14.00

Insalata di Spinaci$15.00

Calamari Vinaigrette$16.00

Shrimp Vinaigrette$15.00

Insalata di Pesce$18.00

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al Pomodoro$23.00

Fettuccine Bolognese $25.00

Fettuccine Primavera$25.00

Panzotti di Formaggio$26.00

Tortellini Montecatini$26.00

Fettuccine alla Carbonara$27.00

Lasagne Casalinga$26.00

Gnocchi$25.00

Linguine alle Vongole$29.00

Fettuccine alla Viareggina$30.00

Melanzane (Eggplant) Parmigiana$25.00

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari Saltati$30.00

Seppia Dore$32.00

Gamberi Scampi$31.00

Scallops al Limone$33.00

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla Piccata$29.00

Pollo Scaloppine con Funghi$29.00

Pollo alla Parmigiana$29.00

Pollo alla Schiacciata$30.00

Carne / Veal - Steak

Vitello Piccata$31.00

Vitello Scaloppine con Funghi$31.00

Vitello alla Parmigiana$31.00

Vitello Saltimbocca$32.00

New York Pepper Steak$38.00

Pork Cutlet Sorrento $34.00

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