Il Vecchio

4.5

99 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Located near the Aquarium, we offer a true taste of Italy with our homemade pastas and hand-picked Italian wines. Enjoy dishes crafted from cherished family recipes in a warm, rustic setting that evokes the charm of an Italian trattoria. Whether it's a romantic dinner or a family gathering, Il Vecchio promises an unforgettable dining experience with stunning bay views and exceptional hospitality. Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" every year since 2011.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 243-6066
Website
https://www.ilvecchiorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Stefen Shatto
Catering
We offer catering for your special events.
Private party facilities
We offer Full Restaurant Buy Outs as well as Large Party room.
Private party contact
Stefen Shatto: (805) 249-9021

Location
110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3016
Neighborhood
Pacific Grove
Cross street
Eardley
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Bus Stop near by
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Vecchio boasts a delightful fusion of authentic Italian flavors and warm ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing authentic Italian food," with the gnocchi and carbonara being notable highlights. Service is often described as "fantastic," and the restaurant offers a "wonderful neighborhood vibe." While busy nights may affect service speed, the atmosphere and "friendly staff" ensure a memorable experience.

99 Reviews

J
Joe
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointed. We waited a long time for our waitress to come to the table, which was okay because it seemed busy. We didn’t get our water or wine until after the appetizer and at the same time as our entrees. The waitress tried to make a joke about how it was perfect timing, but we didn’t find it to be funny. One of our dishes had a hair in it. The women’s bathroom was filthy.
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Gustavo
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner! Well prepared high quality ingredients meal! Plus, they easily accommodate food restrictions. Our server, Cassandra , is terrific! Always attentive. Thank you!
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Erika
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was great, the atmosphere is fun, and the menu has lots of appealing options. The kitchen was kind enough to hold the shrimp on the shrimp and scallops dish due to my boyfriend’s crustacean allergy. However, the scallops were blond and rubbery. Considering the price of the dish, it was a huge disappointment. Wine list is good and has a pretty standard restaurant mark up.
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David
VIP
Central Coast
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I think the consensus of the four of us would have been that the food was quite good so my rating is probably biased by the fact that my own main, osso buco with gnocchi, which I found to be average at best. Not a lot of meat and I found the taste of the dish to be a bit harsh. But we enjoyed our meal and Il Vecchio remains one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants.
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Gustavo
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cassandra is a wonderful server! She is attentive and understand people’s food restrictions.
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George
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
THE SERVICE WAS VERY SLOW, ANDN THE FOOD WAS TERRIBLE, MY WIFE AND I SHOULD HAVE SENT IT BACK BUT BECAUSE WE WERE WITH OTHERS WE DIDN’T.
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Pete
VIP
Tahoe
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nothing special.not a lot of effort on kitchen.server was nice, but again, not any extra effort.overpriced
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Dale
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our dining experience here last might was fine. My rigatoni and my wife’s lasagna were tasty, but neither entrees we would order again. The Cesar salad was very disappointing, a bunch of chopped up lettuce with very little taste. Service was very good and the ambiance fine. Not sure that we will rush back as we have had much better meals at some of the other local Italian restaurants.
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Francene
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. It was a very busy night and we felt like they were understaffed.
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Jean Christophe
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reservation needed but as always a lovely moment. Great staff!!
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FAQs

Il Vecchio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 243-6066.

Il Vecchio is rated 4.5 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3016

Additional information

Cross street
Eardley
Neighborhood
Pacific Grove
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Bus Stop near by
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Stefen Shatto
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ilvecchiorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(831) 243-6066
Catering
We offer catering for your special events.
Private party facilities
We offer Full Restaurant Buy Outs as well as Large Party room.
Private party contact
Stefen Shatto: (805) 249-9021

Il Vecchio

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What 99 people are saying

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