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Opened in 1990 by Chef Pèpe, Little Napoli has been considered the iconic Italian restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula for over thirty years. The dining room smells like garlic. Sink into a chair by the fireplace, or marvel at the pictures in the Sinatra room and hear a family story – Pepe’s father was a childhood friend of Old Blue Eyes himself. The warm setting is a perfect match for Pepe’s soul-satisfying cooking. His menu is canonically Italian-American (the Lasagna and Chicken Parm are top tier) but stays contemporary with seasonal additions. Pèpe makes most desserts himself at his nearby Carmel Bakery. Don’t skip the Tiramisu!
Generous portions of rustic Italian cuisine & by-the-glass Chianti served in cozy quarters.
Hours
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: Dolores St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
Phone: (831) 626-6335
Website: http://chefpepe.com/restaurants/little-napoli/
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Reviews
Amanda Kaye Signo
My partner and I went to this restaurant for our anniversary, the reason we spent a weekend in the Monterey area. It was fairly easy for my partner to book a reservation in advance, and we were seated fairly quickly. We were sat next to a fireplace, which added to the cozy and dim ambience of the restaurant. I ordered the steak frites, and my partner ordered the crab ravioli. For the price, we were satisfied with the quality and taste of the food. My only complaint was that our service was a bit slow, as our server walked past without acknowledging us several times, to the point where both my partner and I noticed.
… moreSanved Tapkeer
One is the best Italian places I’ve never had the chance to have food at. Absolutely loved the flavors and the offerings. I had the pink sauce pasta with rigatoni and I highly recommend it. The chicken parm was very tasty as well. They also accept dogs. Would definitely visit again.
… moreRaquel Yu
This restaurant was super cute, had delicious food, and amazing service. We felt like we were transported to Italy. Loved the outdoor seating with heat lamps. We ordered arencibi which were stellar, salad which they kindly split for us, and the mushroom white truffle pizza was delicious. We also got a bottle Italian wine Chianti which was excellent. It was a perfect Friday night. Highly recommend!
… moreMeet shah
Such an amazing dining experience! The ambience is beautiful and instantly gives you that charming Italy vibe. The food was incredibly delicious — I was already thinking about coming back before I even finished my meal. Definitely a must-visit restaurant when you’re in the Bay Area!
… moreNegin Nadali
Delicious food with Italian vibes.
The atmosphere is amazing, they have both indoor and outdoor area. They have beautiful bar area as well.
We had Mushroom truffle pizza with Lasagna, the Lasagna’s receipt was for chef’s grandfather for World War II. Both really delicious with a lot of different tastes in the mouth.
We had the brownies with ice cream as dessert and it was yummy.
I didn’t like the service though, they were not precise, gave table late, forgot to bring menu for 15 minutes and mess about the birthday surprise.
I loved the restaurant though because the atmosphere was friendly and cozy
… moreThe atmosphere is amazing, they have both indoor and outdoor area. They have beautiful bar area as well.
We had Mushroom truffle pizza with Lasagna, the Lasagna’s receipt was for chef’s grandfather for World War II. Both really delicious with a lot of different tastes in the mouth.
We had the brownies with ice cream as dessert and it was yummy.
I didn’t like the service though, they were not precise, gave table late, forgot to bring menu for 15 minutes and mess about the birthday surprise.
I loved the restaurant though because the atmosphere was friendly and cozy
Bharadwaja Ghali
Thoroughly enjoyed the food!
Been there for lunch. They have both outdoor & indoor seating available.
Food tasted amazing, I loved their Tiramisu.
… moreBeen there for lunch. They have both outdoor & indoor seating available.
Food tasted amazing, I loved their Tiramisu.
Suman Hazra
I absolutely loved this place. I have to admit this was not our first choice. We went on a long weekend for dinner without any reservation. After getting turned away from multiple restaurants on our list, we were getting desperate and were randomly going to every restaurant, we could see. This one was totally a pleasant surprise.
It was pretty late in the night, but the restaurant was still quite full. Our server was the sweetest lady. We were seated indoors which is a very basic, but relaxing and rustic atmosphere. They also have an outdoor area which looks very nice in night with all the lights.
The menu is classic, Italian. The prices are average for the area and the portion sizes are extremely generous, making it a good deal.
I started with the Caesar salad, which was freshly made. It actually had whole anchovies and not just in the sauce, which I found to be quite unique. For my mains, I got a chopinno, which is a San Francisco style seafoods stew. The seafood was fresh, and it was delicious. It came with cheesy toast, garlic bread, which is unusual pairing, but it went along perfectly.
I also tried the pesto pasta, which was creamy and very herby.
Everything was delicious and overall, it was such a great dinner . A few of our friends were vegetarian, and even they walked away, fully satisfied and happy.
… moreIt was pretty late in the night, but the restaurant was still quite full. Our server was the sweetest lady. We were seated indoors which is a very basic, but relaxing and rustic atmosphere. They also have an outdoor area which looks very nice in night with all the lights.
The menu is classic, Italian. The prices are average for the area and the portion sizes are extremely generous, making it a good deal.
I started with the Caesar salad, which was freshly made. It actually had whole anchovies and not just in the sauce, which I found to be quite unique. For my mains, I got a chopinno, which is a San Francisco style seafoods stew. The seafood was fresh, and it was delicious. It came with cheesy toast, garlic bread, which is unusual pairing, but it went along perfectly.
I also tried the pesto pasta, which was creamy and very herby.
Everything was delicious and overall, it was such a great dinner . A few of our friends were vegetarian, and even they walked away, fully satisfied and happy.
Nikhil “Nik” Pratap
Just a short walk from the inn we were staying, the place was fantastic. Food was excellent and came out reasonably quick. The service was fantastic, our waitress constantly checking in to make sure we were okay and taken care of.
We had the garlic break, steak, some pasta and a couple of small pizzas. They had a couple vegan and gluten free options, the steak was perfect for someone with lactose intolerance.
They are dog friendly and you can bring you pup with you!!
… moreWe had the garlic break, steak, some pasta and a couple of small pizzas. They had a couple vegan and gluten free options, the steak was perfect for someone with lactose intolerance.
They are dog friendly and you can bring you pup with you!!
Bhaumik Mistry
This Italian restaurant is an absolute gem, truly a cozy and lovingly decorated place that transports you straight to Europe. Its location is absolutely charming, nestled on a corner street with one entire wall adorned with beautiful pink flowers on a vine – a truly picturesque sight!
Step inside, and you’ll discover a cozy patio at the center of the building, decorated so thoughtfully that it immediately evokes the feeling of being in Italy. The entire place is so nicely crafted and decorated, it effortlessly transports you back in time and across the ocean.
The food is just as amazing as the ambiance. From the delicious bruschetta to the flavorful garlic bread and the fantastic pizza, everything we tried was simply wonderful. Our daughter had a great time, and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite.
The only reminder that we were still in the USA was the baseball and American football playing on the TV; otherwise, we were completely immersed and transported back to Italy.
This is a must-try place for anyone seeking an authentic, delightful Italian dining experience in a truly enchanting setting!
… moreStep inside, and you’ll discover a cozy patio at the center of the building, decorated so thoughtfully that it immediately evokes the feeling of being in Italy. The entire place is so nicely crafted and decorated, it effortlessly transports you back in time and across the ocean.
The food is just as amazing as the ambiance. From the delicious bruschetta to the flavorful garlic bread and the fantastic pizza, everything we tried was simply wonderful. Our daughter had a great time, and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite.
The only reminder that we were still in the USA was the baseball and American football playing on the TV; otherwise, we were completely immersed and transported back to Italy.
This is a must-try place for anyone seeking an authentic, delightful Italian dining experience in a truly enchanting setting!
Rahul Somani
Cute spot in the middle of Carmel where parking can be a little tricky to find. Their ambiance and location is perfect to enjoy the town.
We were able to get reservations for a party of six and were served in a timely manner. We tried quite a few of their items and enjoyed them all thoroughly. We had the gnochi, pea pasta, and the vegetarian pizza.
Service and food were high quality and we were well taken care of.
… moreWe were able to get reservations for a party of six and were served in a timely manner. We tried quite a few of their items and enjoyed them all thoroughly. We had the gnochi, pea pasta, and the vegetarian pizza.
Service and food were high quality and we were well taken care of.