Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

4.8

762 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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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Location
1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone number
(925) 943-6608
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
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.)
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive Chef
Ermes Paulin

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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 762 people are saying

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
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 a beloved spot for its "authentic Italian cuisine" and "impeccable service." Ideal for celebrations and date nights, the cozy atmosphere can be lively. Standout dishes include "the best Chicken Parmesan" and "delicious veal piccata." Regulars appreciate the "generous portions" and "great wine selection."

762 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic place to eat and service was impeccable.
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Kimo
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service is amazing. I had the cioppino and it’s truly spicy just like a true Italian dish. I highly recommend it.
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Louise VIP
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caesar Salad was excellent. I had the gnocchi and it is hand made here. Wow you can tell. It melts in your mouth. Never had been here before. I think I have found a little treasure in Walnut Creek. Everyone else enjoyed their food too. Service was excellent too! Raya? It was a new name for me but she was so nice and prompt. Thank you for a nice evening!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wait staff very attentive … food delicious! Thank you.
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Maxine VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to this restaurant about 5 times now. Every time I bring in another group to try your restaurant they are in awe how fabulous the meal is. Everyone I’ve brought so far was their first time and they ALL loved it. You have a bunch of new guests that will bring their friend and in and on. Best, Maxine Ricci
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ChrisP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time at Montecatini and loved it! Every dish we had was amazing, especially the fettuccine alla carbonara! From bread to appetizers to dessert and the extensive wine list, nothing disappointed. Lasagna takes about 30 min if you order (comes w/ béchamel and tomato cream sauce so different style than I’m used to), so get some starters to enjoy like the pancetta wrapped prawns and the carpacchio while you wait. Big portions and good prices. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Felt like home. A place I’d to go back to again and again!
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Dale VIP
San Francisco19 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The good: The food was excellent. The bad: We had forgotten just how bad the noise level was, it was rough. The other frustrating thing was they couldn’t fit another table in the restaurant if they tried. It was so jammed, that our friends chair was hit almost every time a waiter tried to squeeze through, and one time he and another patron had to move their chairs to let a lady with a walker get through. Disappointing
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PG925
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always our go to date night Italian. Service is attentive and personable. Food is excellent and consistent every time. I often get drawn to the specials which never disappoints. The carpaccio is the best I’ve had.
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Arlene
San Francisco75 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and service. Parking is becoming a challenge.
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Dana VIP
Kansas City101 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious! I try to have dinner here every time I’m back in Walnut Creek and it never disappoints.
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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 943-6608.

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek is rated 4.8 stars by 762 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Google Map for Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

Phone number
(925) 943-6608
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
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.)
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive Chef
Ermes Paulin

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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

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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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