Il Vecchio

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   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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   bailey

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was perfect. I cannot recommend this spot enough!! The waiter was so friendly and gave us as much time as we needed to look at the menu as well as being attentive when we had questions or ready to order! The decor is beautiful. Everything is priced perfectly. I cannot wait to come back.
   

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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