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Il Tegamino, Carmel, CA

Il Tegamino

4.6
4.6
1099 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
23:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
Just steps off Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel, California, Il Tegamino is Carmel's favorite hidden gem. Wander past Carmel's iconic candy shop to find us tucked behind boutiques in a courtyard off the beaten path. We are a tiny restaurant charmingly hidden in Carmel-by-the-Sea's first courtyard. Dine al fresco in our outdoor space within The Court of the Golden Bough courtyard complete with standing heaters and an awning or feel transported to an authentic Italian bistro in our bustling small dining room. We welcome you to come grab a glass of vino in our new wine room. As a local small business, you will often find owner Giuseppe at your table side to welcome you and serve his menu of Italian comfort food inspired by his upbringing in Southern Italy.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 677-6750
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Giuseppe Panzuto
  • Catering
    Established in 2015, Il Tegamino is a family run restaurant owned by Giuseppe Panzuto in Carmel-by-the-Sea specializing in authentic Southern Italian Comfort Food. Giuseppe was born and raised in Napoli, Italy and enjoys sharing his culture and cuisine with guests
  • Private party facilities
    We offer buyout options of the entire restaurant, just the interior, or the outdoor courtyard. Prices depend on the day of the week and season. To start the booking process, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/tegamino-buyout
  • Area
    Carmel
  • Cross Street
    Between Lincoln/Monte Verde behind Cottage of Sweets
  • Parking details
    There is street parking only. Il Tegamino is located in a historic courtyard not visible from any street. There are two access points.One is off of Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde behind the Cottage of Sweets candy shop.The other access point is up the staircase in the corner of the parking lot of the Casa de Carmel hotel.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Paper Poinsettias & Pinot Craft Workshop

    US$48.00 per person

    Prepaid

    7 Dec 2024 only
    13:30
    Grab some friends and learn to make crepe paper poinsettias together for the holidays while sipping on a delicious glass of local Pinot Noir. This 90 minute holiday workshop will take place outdoors in our charming courtyard. Price includes instruction, materials to craft up to 3 stems, and one glass of wine. Additional drinks and snacks may be purchased on site separately. Due to our small size, this event is non-refundable.
    Paper Poinsettias & Pinot Craft Workshop photo

What 1,099 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Tegamino offers a truly memorable Italian dining experience in Carmel. Guests rave about the "authentic Sicilian recipes" and "exceptional tasty dishes" crafted by Chef Giuseppe. The cozy ambiance and "friendly staff" make it a welcoming spot. Highlights include the smoked mozzarella and delicious pasta offerings.

1,099 Reviews
  1. Claudia

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After coming here for a few times, this charming Italian restaurant has become a must for us while in Carmel. The food is beyond exceptional. My fav is the Ragu, Jessepe mother’s recipe, which seem to be part of the menu for the last 10 years. You may experience here something infrequent at other places, the friendliness, and charisma the owner makes you feel at home .

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  2. Natasha

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal I’ve ever had. Highly recommend! We had the seafood carbonara and ragu.

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  3. Gabriel

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived an hour and a half earlier than our reservation. We didn't get the original table inside as we had planned, but was given a table outside, and it seemed a little more romantic of a setting. Service was great from beginning to end, and the Canneloni plate was phenomenal, the dessert was fantastic, the Lemon Sponge Cake. I will definitely come to this restaurant again when in the area.

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  4. Fernando

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here wanted to try out a different restaurant and everything was excellent. I came out to celebrate mom birthday dinner and she loved appetizers, entree and pastry. Highly recommended. I will be back again

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  5. Tam

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Decent food. Terrible service. The waitress exchanged a total of 10 words with us for the entire dinner. Also suggested to tip 32%.
    Il TegaminoResponded on 11 November 2024
    I'm glad that you enjoyed the food, but am so sorry to hear about your service experience. I do have some new people on the team over the busy holiday weekend, but there is no excuse. I hope that you can give us another chance in the future as this type of service is not in character with our reputation. Please leave a reference note in your reservation if you do. -Giuseppe

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  6. Michael

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Tegamino is a hidden gem to say the least. My wife and I had been there in the past and had a nice time. We returned to celebrate our anniversary. And it was a great choice. Wonderful food and a lovely atmosphere made it perfect. The staff was kind and efficient…friendly and professional. The branzino special was delicious and my favorite, the cannelloni, the best I’ve ever tasted. We have leftovers !! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute, as well as every bite!! Thank you IlTegamino !!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is mediocre at best. Lot of other options for the market.

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  8. Anne

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wondering if the brothers still own the restaurant as neither was there the night of our dinner. Was not familiar with the servers. Ours was polite but a bit pushy and rushed us compared to previous dining experiences. It was not particularly busy for a Friday night Food was excellent, but the personal interaction w/staff disappointing.

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  9. Charlene

    Hawaii

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food & friendly service! We will return next time we visit!

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  10. Jared

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had high hopes for this place, especially after hearing so many glowing recommendations. Since our trip to Italy, I’ve been eager to try something described as ‘authentic,’ so we made a reservation to ensure we could experience it firsthand. Upon arrival, the hostess greeted and seated us, but unfortunately, our waitress’s attitude was far from welcoming. She made us feel out of place, and her condescending demeanor really dampened the mood for the rest of our dinner. We started with the parmigiana di zucchine as our appetizer, and when the waitress asked if we wanted bread to start, I assumed the bread and EVOO dip were complimentary, as is common in many restaurants. I was surprised to find we were charged $9 for it—definitely not worth that price. For our entrees, we ordered the fig ravioli and gnocchi, and the donuts and coffee for dessert. While all four dishes were fine, none stood out as memorable. It’s possible the waitress’s vibe affected my overall enjoyment of the meal. To make matters worse, when we received our bill, we noticed we were charged $44 instead of $22 for the gnocchi. When we brought this to the hostess’s attention, she was surprised by the typo on the menu and apologized. However, the waitress argued that we had ordered the dinner portion instead of the appetizer, which is why it was doubled. Regardless, the menu listed the same price ($22) for both the appetizer and dinner. I’m willing to give this place another chance, but next time, I’ll be sure to avoid being served by the same waitress.
    Il TegaminoResponded on 1 November 2024
    Ciao Jared- I apologize you had this experience, and that I was not present to help resolve it in a better way for you. I do remember the typo being brought to my attention by phone and my authorization to of course honor the price listed due to the mistake. We have some new staff on the team and I will be addressing this review with them. I do hope you will give us another chance as you indicated. Please send us an email when you make your reservation. Grazie-Giuseppe

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FAQs

Il Tegamino does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Il Tegamino also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 677-6750.

Il Tegamino is rated 4.6 stars by 1099 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Tegamino

SS of Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde We are tucked in the Courtyard, behind the Cottage of Sweets, Carmel, CA 93921

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Lincoln/Monte Verde behind Cottage of Sweets
  • Area
    Carmel
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street parking only. Il Tegamino is located in a historic courtyard not visible from any street. There are two access points.One is off of Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde behind the Cottage of Sweets candy shop.The other access point is up the staircase in the corner of the parking lot of the Casa de Carmel hotel.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giuseppe Panzuto
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 677-6750
  • Catering
    Established in 2015, Il Tegamino is a family run restaurant owned by Giuseppe Panzuto in Carmel-by-the-Sea specializing in authentic Southern Italian Comfort Food. Giuseppe was born and raised in Napoli, Italy and enjoys sharing his culture and cuisine with guests
  • Private party facilities
    We offer buyout options of the entire restaurant, just the interior, or the outdoor courtyard. Prices depend on the day of the week and season. To start the booking process, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/tegamino-buyout
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