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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

4.7 (795)
$30 and under
Italian
1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Montecatini is a stable for Walnut Creek as it opened October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California. Since then, Montecatini Ristorante has become a place for "regulars" to enjoy a true Italian dining experience. We are a loud and bustling environment where many have come to say we're like family. All our dishes are meticulously prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our pastas and entrees are served piping hot from our kitchen to your table.

Montecatini has been awarded "Best of East Bay" for Best Italian Restaurant in the East Bay Area by Diablo Magazine for several years. As of January 2022 our chef, Ermes Paulin, has passed ownership down to two of Montecatini's long-time employees, Terrance and Taylor George. They plan to keep Montecatini thriving on its "old school" vibe while enhancing the cocktail and wine program. So come in and experience Montecatini for yourself and see what a true hidden gem we are!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ermes Paulin
  • Catering
    Please email us directly for a catering menu at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email us directly to inquire about private events at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Cross street
    Between Main and Locust
  • Parking details
    We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
  • Public transit
    Walnut Creek Bart Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour from Open - 6:30PM

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Montecatini offers a daily Happy Hour featuring marked down wine and cocktails! Make your reservation through our website MontecatiniRestaurant.com or give us a call 925-943-6608

    Daily Happy Hour from Open - 6:30PM Photo

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What 795 people are saying

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Montecatini Restaurant in Walnut Creek offers "the best Italian food you can find anywhere in the Bay Area," with dishes like the tender Seppia Dore and Chicken Parmesan. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and "fantastic owners." While the ambiance can be lively and noisy, Montecatini delivers a memorable dining experience.
795 Reviews
  1. Christine

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience. Service was impeccable. Food delicious. Fabulous, extensive wine list. Enjoyed the restaurant immensely!

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  2. Kevin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place, from the first time and we have been going there now for about 5-6 years now. Everyone that works there always makes you feel welcomed, you can tell they love working there. Angel works at the bar and he is the best ! Always tells you how it is and is such a great person. Thank you for again such a great night, great food and the experience 😊 !!!

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  3. John VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding with Rachel!

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  4. Kimo VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was Renee this time and we had a fabulous experience. The food is absolutely the best Italian food you can find anywhere in the Bay Area. And yes, I have been to Italy.

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  5. roger

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was off, especially drinks from bar were extremely slow. Ordered a latte to go with dessert but cancelled and settled for burnt coffee. Waiter neglected to mention the special peanut butter and chocolate covered dates had walnuts. My wife is allergic to walnuts so only had a couple of bites. Staff seemed overwhelmed and did not have to dining experience we are accustomed to having on past visits.
    Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut CreekResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Roger, Thank you for your feedback. We are sincerely apologetic that your visit didn’t meet expectations. Delays at the bar, the burnt coffee, and especially the oversight regarding the walnut ingredient are all unacceptable, and we will be addressing these issues with our team. We also regret that the service felt overwhelmed... The Uncorked event may have created a busier evening than expected that Thursday, but nonetheless, we know we can do better. We value your past visits and hope to give you a great dining experience!

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  6. Peter VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Old school Italian. Nice wine list (need more Barolos) and good service. Food above average...

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  7. Darlene

    California Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, wait staff awesome… delicious pasta primavera, friends had scallops and the lasagna. So good . It was like the Godfather was sitting somewhere in the restaurant enjoying this great italian restaurant

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  8. Debbie

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic and the service was phenomenal! My only complaint would be the noise level, but we were there at a really busy time.

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  9. Richard

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this restaurant. Last night was as usual....excellent food and service fair prices, and noisy. The latter is our only complaint, but it isn't a deal breaker as we keep going back. They have been in business a long time and it shows, very well run restaurant.

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  10. Steve

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    From the time we placed our order until we got our food was 65 minutes. Totally ridiculous.
    Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut CreekResponded on June 16, 2025
    Steve, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about the long wait experience - 65 minutes is far from the timely service we aim to provide. As a small kitchen, especially during a busy holiday weekend, we sometimes face unexpected delays. That said, we completely understand how frustrating the wait must have been and apologize for the inconvenience. We're always working to improve, and your feedback helps us do just that. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future so we can provide the experience you deserve. Warm regards, Montecatini Management

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FAQs

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 943-6608.

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek is rated 4.7 stars by 795 OpenTable diners.

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Main and Locust
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
  • Public transit
    Walnut Creek Bart Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ermes Paulin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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