Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Pacific Grove

They moved up our reservation when we decided we wanted to eat a half hour earlier. We ordered the pasta with meat sauce and the ravioli with gorgonzola cheese and sage sauce. Both were outstanding and reminded me of the pastas we have had in refugios in the Dolomites. Our pasta was served quickly and was hot. The atmosphere was cozy.

Stunning historic house turned chic restaurant This was the best dining experience in our trip to Monterey The atmosphere is gorgeous and interesting with the different rooms used in this house. Service is impeccable and the food was really on point. Way better experience than any restaurant on cannery row (like the Charr House) Will come here again and again. It is pricey. Just know that but everything was to perfection at least.

It is always an exceptional experience at the INN. The meal was delicious and had a perfect balance of flavor. The entire waitstaff is delightful and attentive, and their friendly demeanor and genuine care create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Basil is our go-to place. Always consistent. Great menu. Welcoming and hospitable. We've never had a bad meal and every time we take guests they have a wonderful experience.

I didn’t realize that it’s actually within the Doubletree hotel if that’s the hotel at the Prune Yard. No one was there. According to two servers, they didn’t have our reservation or at least there wasn’t a manager to confirm. We were the only customers until later in the evening. They looked like hotel customers were coming in, sitting at the bar and the outside fire pit so we had the servers to ourselves. They were very personable, helpful & friendly. The food was excellent and the prices were reasonable. I was with three other people. We had a really nice time and it was for my birthday last month, but getting together with friends to celebrate.