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Il Vecchio, Pacific Grove, CA

Il Vecchio

4.4
4.4
119 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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 08:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross Street
    Eardley
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop near by
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 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.

119 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful dinner here. Great service by a lot of attentive staff. The food was marvelous and the restaurant for a Saturday evening is always very busy. You absolutely need to make a reservation. We were seated right away. Another couple without a reservation did not get seated and had to leave.

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  2. peter

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server, Richard, was great. However, the kitchen sent our main course dishes out before we had finished our appetizers. Delivered by another waiter. Other than that the food and service were great.

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  3. Duane

    VIP

    Louisville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food just not very good, lacked flavor and depth. Risotto was crunchy, the I ever have ever had. Wine list mediocre especially given the price point. Sorry, but would not return. Definitely would not recommend.

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  4. Debbi

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casual atmosphere - great food and service, They could use more than one bartender! Really enjoyed the live music!

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  5. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Would definitely return.

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  6. Ben

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Don't go hungry! Reservation at 7:00P, seated at 7:45P, server greeted us at 8:00P, and our drink order was delivered at 8:15P with food shortly after. The atmosphere was tense as servers rushed around, apologized to other diners, and generally seemed to be overwhelmed. Lots of folks were repeatedly asking about missing food they ordered or expressing their displeasure that things they requested had now "run out." The place seemed understaffed. The aloof hostess was (incompletely) bussing tables, the three servers were cleaning glasses and pouring wine, the one bartender was inundated with custom cocktails, and the two busboys looked lost trying to figure out what to clear or set up. Kitchen seemed to be working with three (?) people but overall this had the feel of a place that knows it has a captive audience resting on its good reviews and understaffing the place to squeeze out more profits. Food was fine, nothing special. Meatballs were well-seasoned but overcooked, pasta as starting to get mushy. Our server was decent enough to comp us a piece of delicious cake without asking because it was that slow. If you love waiting in a hostile crowd for mediocre Italian food with subpar service in a frantic and frustrated atmosphere, you'll love Il Vecchio.

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  7. Skip

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is even better than our previous visits. Slow service but it’s a holiday weekend.

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  8. Kate

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  9. Brendan

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  10. Amy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    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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FAQs

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

Il Vecchio is rated 4.4 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Vecchio

110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3016

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Eardley
  • Area
    Pacific Grove
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 08:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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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