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We are an award winning locally family owned business serving traditional Italian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We have many gluten free items, organic ingredients, an extensive wine list and a full bar. We make everything fresh every day using the finest ingredients and our top priority is delicious food!
Refined Roman-style Italian eatery serving housemade pasta in a rustic-chic spot with a fireplace.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Phone: (831) 324-4282
Website: https://www.ilvecchiorestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Steve’s Stray Stuff
The wife and I stopped in for lunch. We started with Old Fashioneds which were delicious. We have been in California for one month and we have had many Old Fashioneds, but these were by far the best that we have had while here. We started with fried artichokes, which were delicious. The appetizer portion was meal sized. My wife ordered the Gnocchi Ossobuco, I ordered the Spaghetti and Meatballs and we ordered a bottle of wine. The food was delicious and our server was over the top and he even made our Old Fashioneds. He was very friendly and attentive to our needs. We will definitely be back! Thank you for the afternoon of hospitality!
… morepragya shroti
Had my birthday dinner and absolutely loved the food and service. I did not get the name of my server but he was so considerate and the food was amazing. I had the vegetarian pasta and it’s one of the best pastas I have had till date. They even sang a happy birthday for me with all the servers which was absolutely adorable. Thank you for the memorable birthday can’t wait to dine again.
… moreBret Foster
This meal was one of the finest I’ve had, we were a party of 12 and had excellent service. The squid ink pasta was one of the best pasta I’ve ever eaten and I spent 5 months in Italy. My wife’s chicken marsala was to die for. Typically we never order chicken in a nice restaurant cuz we can make that at home. Everyone in our party was singing praises about the food and atmosphere, and since I picked the location I got a lot of attaboys
… moreWT
For me Italian food is difficult to rate as everyone has their own “bar” as to what they prefer and each chef their own recipes. All the dishes were tasty in their own way. The servings were more than ample. Great prices. The wine list (by the bottle) is quite nice.
Clam chowder – I would rate this a excellent! We’ve tasted clam chowder many places & this one is not too thick or soupy with plenty of delicious flavor!! YUM!!
Food – Spaghetti & meat balls. The pasta was fresh & perfectly prepared, the meatballs were tasty & good size, the sauce was hearty – tasted a bit like tomato paste, good though. Our guest approved!
Lasagna – a huge portion loaded with cheese of different types. Same sauce as the spaghetti. Our guest approved.
Chicken & with noodles -fresh, tasty pasta loaded with nicely seasoned chicken breast & white sauce. Our guest enjoyed the dish but mentioned it needed vegetables to give it more desirability.
Oso Bucco Gnocchi – I ordered & didn’t realize I was ordering Gnocchi 😐 I have had Gnocchi only once, years ago. I do not know what it’s to be, the Gnocchi was soft & laid in a Oso Bucco “gravy” with some pieces of shredded meat. It tasted just like Oso Bucco 🙂
Service – the service was friendly, not rushed, with good suggestions. One suggestion was the cheesy garlic bread 🙂
Ambiance – comfortable, Old world casual.
Noise level – was like a busy restaurant – fun, vibrant, happy! Yes, you can hear your friends conversation:) A nice compliment was the combo band which was soft background ambiance.
During the summer tourist season I’d recommend making a reservation!
… moreClam chowder – I would rate this a excellent! We’ve tasted clam chowder many places & this one is not too thick or soupy with plenty of delicious flavor!! YUM!!
Food – Spaghetti & meat balls. The pasta was fresh & perfectly prepared, the meatballs were tasty & good size, the sauce was hearty – tasted a bit like tomato paste, good though. Our guest approved!
Lasagna – a huge portion loaded with cheese of different types. Same sauce as the spaghetti. Our guest approved.
Chicken & with noodles -fresh, tasty pasta loaded with nicely seasoned chicken breast & white sauce. Our guest enjoyed the dish but mentioned it needed vegetables to give it more desirability.
Oso Bucco Gnocchi – I ordered & didn’t realize I was ordering Gnocchi 😐 I have had Gnocchi only once, years ago. I do not know what it’s to be, the Gnocchi was soft & laid in a Oso Bucco “gravy” with some pieces of shredded meat. It tasted just like Oso Bucco 🙂
Service – the service was friendly, not rushed, with good suggestions. One suggestion was the cheesy garlic bread 🙂
Ambiance – comfortable, Old world casual.
Noise level – was like a busy restaurant – fun, vibrant, happy! Yes, you can hear your friends conversation:) A nice compliment was the combo band which was soft background ambiance.
During the summer tourist season I’d recommend making a reservation!
Nicole Haseley
Great vegetarian options and they are flexible with the menu (asked for marinara gnocchi and received!) Went here after a whale watch and it was the perfect warm, carb-heavy dinner I needed. Highly recommend the dessert too!
… moreJimmy Gibraltar
Food was served piping hot, just the way I like it! Today we had the Oso Bucco Beef Gnocchi with garlic cheese bread, meatballs and Berry Burrata salad! Flavors were phenomenal, food was fresh, meatballs were not reheated! Come here now! Your taste buds deserve it!
… moreJesse Manton
We arrive at the appointed time of our reservation, and waited 5 minutes after checking in before being sat.
After being sat, it took 10+ minutes for our server to check in.
We ordered a glass of wine and a coffee drink, along with our entree.
The table next to us (also a 2 top) received their food without utensils and without their drinks they ordered at the start of their dinner.
15 minutes later our food arrived with no utensils on the table to use for the pasta dish (scampi), though the server left right away without checking on our needs, and our drinks had not yet arrived.
We asked a separate waiter for utensils and they arrived shortly after.
5-7 minutes later our server checked in and we asked for our drinks.
The drinks still did not come until another check back on our table.
Finally the drinks arrived as I finished my food. The waiter apologized and said the bartender was really busy and behind. The issues were the same for us and our surrounding tables.
The scampi was pretty good, a bit spicy with Mexican flavor/flare to it that made it not taste Italian. I like Mexican food a lot but this was surprising in an OK, but not appreciated way.
Overall this belated Valentine’s Day date for my wife and I finally getting chance to go out without our three small children was a bust. I am very disappointed, for the owner of the restaurant, and, at myself for choosing this spot to take my beloved wife to on our one special night out in the last 5 months. At least I had a beautiful woman whom I adore to sit through the toe-tapping amateur-hour (and a half) dinner experience with.
… moreAfter being sat, it took 10+ minutes for our server to check in.
We ordered a glass of wine and a coffee drink, along with our entree.
The table next to us (also a 2 top) received their food without utensils and without their drinks they ordered at the start of their dinner.
15 minutes later our food arrived with no utensils on the table to use for the pasta dish (scampi), though the server left right away without checking on our needs, and our drinks had not yet arrived.
We asked a separate waiter for utensils and they arrived shortly after.
5-7 minutes later our server checked in and we asked for our drinks.
The drinks still did not come until another check back on our table.
Finally the drinks arrived as I finished my food. The waiter apologized and said the bartender was really busy and behind. The issues were the same for us and our surrounding tables.
The scampi was pretty good, a bit spicy with Mexican flavor/flare to it that made it not taste Italian. I like Mexican food a lot but this was surprising in an OK, but not appreciated way.
Overall this belated Valentine’s Day date for my wife and I finally getting chance to go out without our three small children was a bust. I am very disappointed, for the owner of the restaurant, and, at myself for choosing this spot to take my beloved wife to on our one special night out in the last 5 months. At least I had a beautiful woman whom I adore to sit through the toe-tapping amateur-hour (and a half) dinner experience with.
David Rosner
They offer a big house salad, and roasted Broccoli. They also have Chicken Cacio de pepe, which I ordered without the chicken. My wife had Carbonara, both dishes were great – good size portions, too! Great service, a little view out the front windows – a great experience!
… moreDustin Crawford
An absolute must! I’ve been enjoying this place for over 10 years now. Never disappoints! Carbonara is the best I’ve ever had.
… moreJulian GM
Came in on a Thursday night for my anniversary with my girlfriend. We’re visiting from out of town and it was a lovely surprise to know they have live jazz on Thursdays. We had a reservation, which i definitely recommend because it was packed. Food and the ambiance were amazing. Service was ok. Took about 20 minutes to be greeted so we could order food and beverages. Food came out quickly and was phenomenal. Food and atmosphere were 5/5 for us. Wish the service was a tad better.
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