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Il Vecchio, Pacific Grove, CA

Il Vecchio

4.5
4.5
112 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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 112 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Vecchio offers a charming dining experience with "amazing authentic Italian food" and a friendly atmosphere. The "great staff" and "wonderful service" enhance the experience, making it a local favorite. While some reviews note service inconsistencies, the "outstanding flavors" and "delicious" dishes keep patrons coming back.

112 Reviews
  1. Kate

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was super friendly, great service, amazing food! Went for a date night, visiting out of town and would 100% go back!

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  2. Brendan

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Valentine's day dinner! Had to turn the salmon back as it didn't quite taste right, but server immediately swapped the plate out with apologies, and I was very happy with my alternate dish (seafood pappardelle), which was brought our very quickly. Though the restaurant was crowded, we received just the right amount of attention with refills of wine and water, and a request for salt on the table. Nice touch to receive a red rose at the end of the splendid evening.

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  3. Amy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good, cocktails were amazing. Great vibe!!

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  4. arun

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very accommodating with my little one, even pushing back my reservation when we were running late. The service was amazing and the servers were very friendly and welcoming. The food and drinks were delicious and it was the perfect place to celebrate our engagement.

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  5. Marina

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Don’t not miss the Crab Arancini! Lasagna was delish. gnocchi with sausage and pesto was ok. We arrived early for our 530pm reservation and were sat immediately. The service was lacking, our server walked by us multiple times without checking in. never came back to ask how our food was. we asked a busser for our to go boxes (bussers were very attentive) and the server delivered my second glass of wine after a 25 min wait while we were packing up. would go back for crab arancini and try sitting at the bar.

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  6. gabriel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience…consistent food and amazing house made pasta.

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  7. Michael

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have visited this area for many many years and this was my first visit. Everything was amazing. I highly recommend making a reservation. Libations were good as well.

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  8. Joan

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered the sausage rigatoni. Mediocre at best. Bit into a solid piece of fat and lost my appetite.

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  9. Mike

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere and service. They obviously have lots of local regulars. I had the lasagna and it was the best ever.

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  10. Carmelle

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a fun place with great cocktails, food and 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 112 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 21 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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