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Montrio, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Montrio

4.7 (4253)
$31 to $50
Californian
414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, Montrio offers a comfortable yet classic dining experience, featuring fine European inspired-American cuisine. For the past 25 years, Montrio has worked to showcase sustainable seafood, fine quality meat, and Monterey County’s best produce in all of its dishes has made this renovated 1910 firehouse a local favorite.


We feature a variety of appetizers, award-winning small bites, enticing entrees, and indulgent seasonal desserts made by our in house pastry chef. Choose from Montrio's extensive wine list, or try one of our signature cocktails. Come see what everyone is talking about!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kurt Boucher
  • Private party facilities
    Montrio Bistro is committed to ensure that we exceed the expectations of every guest that comes through our doors. With over 20 years in the business and a great team of chefs and wait staff, you can be sure that Montrio Bistro is the right spot for your next event.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Franklin
  • Parking details
    Convenient two tier garage parking located a half block from Montrio Bistro.
  • Public transit
    Monterey Airbus and local Bus Transit near Montrio Bistro
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,253 people are saying

Montrio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Montrio delights with "excellent food," "outstanding service," and an inviting ambiance. Diners praise the "creative," "fresh," and "beautifully plated" dishes, including standout scallops and French onion soup. The attentive staff, highlighted by servers like Carlos and Bill, enhance the experience. "Highly recommend" for a memorable dining adventure in Monterey.

4,253 Reviews
  1. Caitlin

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food & beverages. The staff paired a wine that complemented the entree perfectly. The level of seasoning was ideal for my tastes. Not overpowering, but appropriately flavorful. The sides were fresh. Bright, sweet, smooth mashed yam & bok choy with a delicate, crip crunch. The dessert was also excellent. Rich & decadent, but also complex. I wish I had been able to sample more dishes as the créme brûlèe appetizer, the salads, and the steak tar tar all looked superb.
    MontrioResponded 2 days ago
    Caitlin, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, wine pairing, and the balance of flavors throughout your meal. It's wonderful to know the yam and bok choy stood out, and that the dessert delivered a rich and satisfying finish. We hope you'll return soon to try the dishes that caught your eye—especially that corn crème brûlée and steak tartare. Best, The Montrio Team

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  2. Cindy VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb. Attention to detail, welcoming atmosphere, fine-dining experience. Delicious sustainable local foods. Beautifully presented. Astonishing attentive service. Top-tiered wine selection. The best fine-dining option in Monterey.
    MontrioResponded 4 days ago
    Cindy, Thank you so much for visiting us. It is always a pleasure to serve you. We can't wait to see you again. Best, The Montrio team

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  3. John VIP

    Sacramento11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner entrees were excellent. Our server was fantastic. Great value.
    MontrioResponded 5 days ago
    John, Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback about your evening at Montrio. We truly appreciate it and look forward to your next visit with us. Best, The Montrio team

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  4. Burt VIP

    San Francisco109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new find for us! The service was outstanding, the food very good, and the cocktails and wine great. We’ll be adding this to our regular rotation!
    MontrioResponded 6 days ago
    Burt, thank you for such kind words. We are thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful evening at Montrio and look forward to your next evening at Montrio. Best, The Montrio team

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  5. Brandon

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brown butter old fashioned is a must try and their wine list is excellent. Food executed to perfection. I haven’t cleaned a plate in a decade. Carlos was very attentive!
    MontrioResponded on April 21, 2025
    Brandon, Thank you so much for your amazing review. We take great pride in our cocktails and wine list. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We will pass on your kind words to the staff. We can wait to to welcome you back again! Best, The Montrio Team

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  6. Charles VIP

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my fourth time dining here and it continues to impress! The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The food was excellent as well.
    MontrioResponded on April 20, 2025
    Charles, Thank you so much for your continued support and for taking the time to leave such a kind review! We're thrilled to hear that your fourth visit was just as enjoyable as the others. Our team works hard to create memorable experiences, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Montrio Team

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  7. Steve

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, great food, and the kitchen was quick.
    MontrioResponded on April 19, 2025
    Steve, Thank you for sharing such great feedback, on your evening at Montrio. We look forward to your next evening with us. Best, The Montrio team

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great. Service was exceptional as well.
    MontrioResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thank you very much for such outstanding feedback. We are very happy to hear that your party had such a wonderful evening at Montrio. Best, The Montrio team

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  9. Mary

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed the establishment. Foods were excellent. Will definitely come back whenever in the area.
    MontrioResponded 5 days ago
    Mary, Thank you for taking the time out to share such great feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear you had such a great evening at Montrio. Best, The Montrio team

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  10. Cynthia VIP

    Portugal21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food was top-notch! Service was impeccable. Atmosphere is casual.
    MontrioResponded on April 16, 2025
    Cynthia, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyes the food and experienced impeccable service. We hope to serve you again soon!

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FAQs

Montrio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 648-8880.

Montrio is rated 4.7 stars by 4253 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Monterey

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Montrio

414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Franklin
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Convenient two tier garage parking located a half block from Montrio Bistro.
  • Public transit
    Monterey Airbus and local Bus Transit near Montrio Bistro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kurt Boucher
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Montrio Bistro is committed to ensure that we exceed the expectations of every guest that comes through our doors. With over 20 years in the business and a great team of chefs and wait staff, you can be sure that Montrio Bistro is the right spot for your next event.
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