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Il Tegamino, Carmel, CA

Il Tegamino

4.6
4.6
1108 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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 1,108 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.

1,108 Reviews
  1. Kristin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Shannon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Jessica

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the rest of the reviews maybe it’s an off day for them. Service was quite good, but the food was fair at best. $43 for a pasta is honestly on the higher end, so I did have higher expectations. But I think it’s fair to expect every seafood component of a seafood linguine to have the same temperature as the noodles—the seafood should be at least warm. It’s a simple time management issue but I do think it’s critical. The seafood bucatini carbonara was slightly under seasoned, but the ragu was perfect. Also, if you like your noodles to be properly al dente you should specify, otherwise they cook it a bit more to accommodate the “general public”.

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  7. LuisC

    VIP

    Frankfurt

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was the first time at Il Tegamino. Came with my family , a group of eight persons and service was very good. Appetizers were all good, salads were fresh and tasty. Main dishes were very good and plentiful. The only issue was the wine. We ordered a bottle of Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc and it was tainted. When I told the waiter he did not believed me . You could even smell the bad smell that came out as soon as he opened the bottle. A good waiter should identify that and replace the bottle. We chose a different bottle of another wine as they did not had any more of the one We ordered. In general it was a good experience and I would come again. Priced a bit over the other Italian restaurants in the area and do not have an alcohol license for hard liquors.

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  8. Christo

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    True Italian restaurant. The food was great. The service is very good too

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  9. Lindsay

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our family enjoyed dining at II Tegamino . It’s a quaint restaurant that invites you into a more personable experience. You are greeted and waited on by the owner and friendly staff eagerly awaiting to accommodate your dining experience . The food was fresh and absolutely delicious ! Lasagna is a must have , as well as the fried zucchini to dip your fresh bread in . We will definitely be back when we come back to Carmel to visit .

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  10. Claudia

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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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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 1108 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 19 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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