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Carmel's Bistro Giovanni, Carmel, CA

Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.7
4.7
1960 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Do you love Italian food? A world famous restaurant executive chef says it all by saying, “the best meals in California are at Carmel Bistro Giovanni!” An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails.

Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread.

*Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.

* For parties of 6 or more we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $25 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows.

*We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 626-6003
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fernando Aguilera
  • Catering
    We can accommodate large or group to go orders. Please reach out to the restaurant directly at 831.626.6003 for pricing and availability. <br /><br />We currently do not offer off site catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi private back room available for up to a party of 24. We can accommodate private groups on our patio, or reserve the whole restaurant for your group. For inquiries please email cbistrogiovanni@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    San Carlos between 5th & 6th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,960 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni is a beloved Italian gem, praised for its "best italian and espresso martini," "excellent food," and "wonderful service." Guests adore the cozy atmosphere, extensive wine selection, and "delicious pasta." Regulars appreciate the personal touch from owner Giovanni, making it a "must-go" spot in Carmel.

1,960 Reviews
  1. Chris

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We done here every time we’re in town & it’s always great!

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  2. Jodi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    105 reviews

    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a girls night out. We started with cocktails and garlic bread, including the gluten-free option, everyone loved it. The salads were great. Everyone loved their entrées, (gnocchi, paella, goat cheese ravioli and lasagna). Everything was delicious.

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  3. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and fantastic service! Highly recommended!!

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  4. Denise

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service. Wonderful and fun casual dining experience for our family.

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  5. Ted

    VIP

    E. Tennessee

    61 reviews

    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice local restaurant with excellent food. A little noisy and there is only one ancient restroom (which appears to be the norm in Carmel)

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  6. Stephanie

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gluten free options are amazing the atmosphere was perfect just delicious all the way around.

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  7. Kelli

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy restaurant, quick and kind service. The food was very middle-of-the-road, but we still had a really nice time.

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  8. john

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a good meal with very good service despite it being very busy. Really enjoyed the murals on the walls!

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  9. Vibhore

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, amazing food especially how many options there are that are gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. They are awesome with allergies and taking extensive care of people with allergies. Always our goto spot for any occasion in Carmel.

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  10. Mary

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was good. Great gluten free options. Love the gluten free garlic bread.

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FAQs

Carmel's Bistro Giovanni offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 626-6003.

Carmel's Bistro Giovanni is rated 4.7 stars by 1960 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 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

San Carlos & 5th Ave, Carmel, CA 93923

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Carlos between 5th & 6th
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fernando Aguilera
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 626-6003
  • Catering
    We can accommodate large or group to go orders. Please reach out to the restaurant directly at 831.626.6003 for pricing and availability. <br /><br />We currently do not offer off site catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi private back room available for up to a party of 24. We can accommodate private groups on our patio, or reserve the whole restaurant for your group. For inquiries please email cbistrogiovanni@gmail.com
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