Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

Name: Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek
Address: 1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94596
Telephone: (925) 943-6608
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

718 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, 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 & BasilicoUSD 15.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil
CarpaccioUSD 18.00
Thinly sliced premium beef, served with capers, Montecatini's special sauce
EscargotUSD 18.00
Garlic, Cognac and butter. Please allow ~ 15 min
Prosciutto AntipastoUSD 16.00
Zuppa di vongoleUSD 20.00
Pancetta Wrapped PrawnsUSD 19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone ToscanoUSD 10.00
Vegetable Minestrone soup
Insalata della CasaUSD 12.00
Butter lettuce, Italian peppers, frittata
Caesar SaladUSD 13.00
Hearts of Romaine with GorgonzolaUSD 14.00
Radicchio and ArugulaUSD 14.00
Two bitter Italian lettuces, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di SpinaciUSD 15.00
Fresh spinach, wilted by hot sautéed dressing with fresh mushrooms, pancetta, red onion
Calamari VinaigretteUSD 16.00
Shrimp VinaigretteUSD 15.00
Insalata di PesceUSD 18.00
Bay shrimp, calamari, baby clams, butter lettuce

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al PomodoroUSD 23.00
Fettuccine Bolognese USD 25.00
Fettuccine PrimaveraUSD 25.00
Fresh vegetables, feta cheese, garlic, pesto
Panzotti di FormaggioUSD 26.00
Large, house‐made three‐cheese ravioli, fresh tomato sauce
Tortellini MontecatiniUSD 26.00
Veal‐filled, w/ prosciutto, peas, light cream sauce
Fettuccine alla CarbonaraUSD 27.00
Pancetta, onion, white wine, cream sauce
Lasagne CasalingaUSD 26.00
Chef's special recipe. Please allow ~ 25 min
GnocchiUSD 25.00
Chef‐made in‐house, choice of sauces: Pesto cream, pomodoro, Bolognese, ETC
Linguine alle VongoleUSD 29.00
Fresh clams, baby clams, choice of red / white sauce
Fettuccine alla ViaregginaUSD 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) ParmigianaUSD 25.00
Fresh eggplant, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari SaltatiUSD 30.00
Baby squid sautéed, fresh tomato, capers, garlic
Seppia DoreUSD 32.00
Calamari steak abalone style, white wine, lemon
Gamberi ScampiUSD 31.00
Large prawns, white wine, garlic, parsley, lemon
Scallops al LimoneUSD 33.00
Large scallops, lemon, white wine sauce

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla PiccataUSD 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 FunghiUSD 29.00
Breast of chicken, fresh sautéed mushroom, rosemary, brown sauce
Pollo alla ParmigianaUSD 29.00
Breast of chicken with mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce
Pollo alla SchiacciataUSD 30.00
Brick pressed baked half chicken with fresh rosemary, garlic. Please allow ~ 30 min

Carne / Veal - Steak

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

What 718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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East Bay
Italian

Review summary

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Montecatini Restaurant in Walnut Creek is celebrated for its "best authentic Italian" cuisine in the East Bay. Guests enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with "outstanding food and service," making it ideal for special occasions. The menu features classic Italian dishes, daily specials, and an impressive wine list. Despite its "boisterous" setting, the restaurant's "outstanding" customer service, led by host Steve, ensures a memorable dining experience.

718 Reviews

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bonnie
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and excellent service, as usual. Rebecca, our server, super friendly and attentive.
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Daniel
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Been dining here for years. The best Italian spot in Walnut Creek.
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Rick
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were celebrating our 55th wedding anniversary, and our daughter’s 28th anniversary! We just love Montecantini!
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Rudy
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent selection, we decided it was the place to for Christmas Eve Special Dinner for the family.Making reservations for next year . Enjoy the atmosphere, service & ambiance.
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Julia
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! I only wish my appetite was bigger. Truly the best Italian around the Bay. Impeccable service as well.
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Joe
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It is with some trepidation that I write this review as I’ve always enjoyed Montecatini. We arrived at 4:37pm for a 4:45pm reservation. We were seated promptly. We ordered drinks, an appetizer and dinner shortly thereafter. The drinks arrived as did the appetizer. However it wasn’t until 6:05pm that our meal was served. 88 minutes after being seated. I realize it’s a small restaurant and we are in the midst of the holiday season but that was an excessive amount of time to wait on dinner. We had 7:00pm theater tickets so when dinner finally arrived we felt rushed to eat. What made things worse was that tables seated after us were served and ready to leave prior to our dinner arriving. We were told by the waiter and host a few times that we were next but to no avail. I believe I will just chalk this up to one of those things that happen. I will continue to visit Montecatini in hopes that this was just an anomaly
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Ken
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem. Old-school Italian with tasty food, generous portions, and top-notch service and overall hospitality. Highly recommended!
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BarbaraJan
San Francisco
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent! We ate the Prawns wrapped in pancetta. Seafood pasta bowl. Tiramisu was very good. I felt the service was not great. The usual host was not there and we were not treated like valued customers. Sadly, It seemed all about packing in as many people for Profit and not for the experience, anymore.
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Jay
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was excellent. A little loud in there but there were several large groups when we were dining.
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Courtney
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Montecatini is our favorite restaurant. The staff always make us feel like family and provide the best dining experience everytime.
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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek is rated 4.8 stars by 718 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Dec 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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, 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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Order delivery or takeout

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Daily Happy Hour from Open - 6:30PM

Antipasti / Appetizers

Mozzarella, Pomodori & BasilicoUSD 15.00

CarpaccioUSD 18.00

EscargotUSD 18.00

Prosciutto AntipastoUSD 16.00

Zuppa di vongoleUSD 20.00

Pancetta Wrapped PrawnsUSD 19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone ToscanoUSD 10.00

Insalata della CasaUSD 12.00

Caesar SaladUSD 13.00

Hearts of Romaine with GorgonzolaUSD 14.00

Radicchio and ArugulaUSD 14.00

Insalata di SpinaciUSD 15.00

Calamari VinaigretteUSD 16.00

Shrimp VinaigretteUSD 15.00

Insalata di PesceUSD 18.00

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al PomodoroUSD 23.00

Fettuccine Bolognese USD 25.00

Fettuccine PrimaveraUSD 25.00

Panzotti di FormaggioUSD 26.00

Tortellini MontecatiniUSD 26.00

Fettuccine alla CarbonaraUSD 27.00

Lasagne CasalingaUSD 26.00

GnocchiUSD 25.00

Linguine alle VongoleUSD 29.00

Fettuccine alla ViaregginaUSD 30.00

Melanzane (Eggplant) ParmigianaUSD 25.00

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari SaltatiUSD 30.00

Seppia DoreUSD 32.00

Gamberi ScampiUSD 31.00

Scallops al LimoneUSD 33.00

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla PiccataUSD 29.00

Pollo Scaloppine con FunghiUSD 29.00

Pollo alla ParmigianaUSD 29.00

Pollo alla SchiacciataUSD 30.00

Carne / Veal - Steak

Vitello PiccataUSD 31.00

Vitello Scaloppine con FunghiUSD 31.00

Vitello alla ParmigianaUSD 31.00

Vitello SaltimboccaUSD 32.00

New York Pepper SteakUSD 38.00

Pork Cutlet Sorrento USD 34.00

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