Best Authentic Restaurants in Carmel

“Always good and authentic…”

“Exceptional food. Authentic Italian. Not full of butter, like most restaurants, but very fresh and full of amazing flavor.…”

“Fabulous authentic Italian food. So happy we came here. We’ll definitely be back. We started with a cheese platter…”

Cantinetta Luca offers an authentic Italian menu inspired by the traditional recipes of various regions of Italy. The chefs hand-craft the dishes using the finest Italian products and locally sourced ingredients…

“This place was amazing! We were visiting from out of town but it definitely was authentic seafood. They’re done a really good job making accommodations for the covid situation with outdoor…”

“…its wide range of menu items, appeals to everyone. Whatever we order is always very good and very authentic. The staff is friendly and efficient. The owner is very involved as well. Our go-to restaurant for…”

“…celebrated my love’s birthday here. A must go to every time we are in Monterey!!! Their flavors are authentic, the meat is lean, the desserts are delicious (especially the Baklava)!!”

“Delicious authentic Italian cuisine, super services and nice venue. Grazie!!”

“Maybe the best restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula. Great Italian food. Best pastas anywhere. Very authentic Italian cooking. I had the pappadelli with rabbit, highly recommend. Don’t pay up the pâté. It served…”

“Magnificent. They start making their authentic Italian Seafood after you order, with their own farmed produce. There’s is a reason why it’s a Clint…”