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An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread.
*Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.
* For parties of 6 or more and special events we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $40 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. We will hold your table for 10 minutes.
*We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.
We can accommodate large or group to go orders. Please reach out to the restaurant directly at 831.626.6003 for pricing and availability. <br /><br />We currently do not offer off site catering.
Private party facilities
We have a semi private back room available for up to a party of 24. We can accommodate private groups on our patio, or reserve the whole restaurant for your group. For inquiries please email cbistrogiovanni@gmail.com
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni's menu was last updated 2024-03-13.
Availability subject to change. Quite a few menu items can be modified to be made allergen friendly. Please visit website for details. www.carmelbistro.com
Appetizers
Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade
Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade with bread
Garlic Dip
With bread
Garlic Bread
Bruschetta
Tomato, basil, garlic and parmesan, served on crostini
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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Monterey / Carmel
Neighborhood gem
Review summary
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Carmel's Bistro Giovanni is a charming, cozy restaurant renowned for its "delicious food" and "friendly service." With a menu rich in Italian and Sicilian dishes, it's a local favorite, offering standout garlic bread and gluten-free options. Guests appreciate its "warm atmosphere" and the personal touch of owner Giovanni, ensuring a delightful dining experience.
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mctd2 VIP
Denver48 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
They treat you like family here. Our server made great suggestions. Food was delicious and plentiful. The marinara meatball app is so good. Cioppino was delicious! Tiramisu as well. We loved everything we ordered. The food came out fast and hot. Definitely recommend and will go back!
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Robert
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great setting. Owner usually goes around and greets you. Good food! We go every time we come to Monterey.
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Mike
Sacramento7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Our fourth time. Only thing is that we come every year to celebrate our Anniversary but nobody says anything even though I put it in the remarks if we’re celebrating an occasion.
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MichaelM
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Our favorite Sicilian/Italian restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California! We are local and the family makes delicious homemade sauces. Farouk and Kelly thank you so much for another delicious meal! Sally and Mike
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Dennis VIP
Sacramento65 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had the mama's salad and white bean soup to start and then the coppiano . Which was excellent with a good brother. Very good Spumoni ice cream.
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Patricia A. VIP
San Francisco61 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A real neighborhood gem. Consistently good food and service. Hard to beat. Best veal in town.
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Chris VIP
San Francisco67 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 3
Venue has a nice old world charm to accompany good food & attentive service.
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John VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great experience with excellent food and service.
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Richard VIP
Houston155 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
So good, went here twice in one week. Simply outstanding food and service. Highly recommend this neighborhood gem of an Italian restaurant. 
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Richard VIP
Houston155 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Great meal and remembered we were celebrating a birthday. Fabulous dessert!
Gem of a restaurant
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FAQs
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 626-6003.
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni is rated 4.7 stars by 2012 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
We can accommodate large or group to go orders. Please reach out to the restaurant directly at 831.626.6003 for pricing and availability. <br /><br />We currently do not offer off site catering.
Private party facilities
We have a semi private back room available for up to a party of 24. We can accommodate private groups on our patio, or reserve the whole restaurant for your group. For inquiries please email cbistrogiovanni@gmail.com