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Il Tegamino, Carmel, CA

Il Tegamino

4.6
4.6
1113 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,113 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 is a charming Italian restaurant in Carmel, celebrated for its "authentic Italian food" and "phenomenal" service. Guests love the cozy outdoor seating and standout dishes like gnocchi and seafood linguine. Although some find it pricey, many rave about its "delicious" offerings, making it a "must-go" destination for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,113 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu has many interesting choices including vegetarian options. The food is outstanding in flavor and presentation. The staff are excellent.

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  2. Renee

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    After being seated by the hostess, it was several minutes before we were greeted by a server. She told us about the specials and left again without taking our drink order or offering any water. She returned several minutes later, took our drink order, and I requested water. She returned one last time and took our food order. We didn't see her again until it was time for our check. The food was amazing, but the service was slow and unattentive.

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  3. Kathleen

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A sweet little spot tucked away off the Main Street. Wanted to be “wowed.” In the end it was okay.

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  4. Matthew

    VIP

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    3.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation at 6:30pm, but had to stand around waiting for 20 minutes to be seated. Our server was clearly rushed and not as attentive as to what we are used to when dining here. Our food was delicious, as usual. But, the prices here are quite expensive and did not match the attention to detail one might expect. Perhaps because we were a table of 8, the already included gratuity on top of a $500+ bill felt exorbitant - "what service" was how we felt. We poured our own wine (we ordered a bottle) and had to ask for missing napkins and cutlery more than once. Additionally, we were told that we would have to leave soon as there was a 2 hour limit on how long we could be there - that's fine and all, however, you seated us 20 minutes late, service was slow, plus we had dessert. I hope this isn't the norm moving forward.

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  5. Mark

    Central Coast

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We returned for a special occasion as our previous experience had been very good. We were a little disappointed. It was crowded, noisy, the food was not as good, service was "o.k.". Additionally, prices have gone up significantly. No longer a good value for what you get. We won't be going back.

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  6. Kristin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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.

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  7. Shannon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious. We shared the Ragu, gnocchi and risotto and it was a battle to decide which was the favorite. They were all amazing.

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  8. Megan

    VIP

    Central Coast

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is our go-to for consistently excellent, imaginative, traditional Italian cuisine. Grazi Mille!

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  9. Savannah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and the staff was kind and fun. A very memorable experience!

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  10. Cody

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Tegamino is one of our ‘go to’ when in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Fantastic Italian food! Nice wine list Excellent service Cozy atmosphere We have found reservations are needed regardless of season, day of week or time

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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 1113 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

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
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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