Casanova Restaurant Carmel

Casanova Restaurant Carmel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Matt VIP

   Central Coast10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere and wonderful service. Classic Italian food done well. Not to be missed if you’re in Carmel- just book in advance!
   

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   Sam VIP

   Alabama35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cocktails, starters, entrees and dessert were all excellent. Gnocchi was delicious, pork chop extremely tender and tasty and chocolate mousse was wonderful ending. Needed a special night out and they delivered. Small tables but ambiance was nice…felt like we might have been in Italy.
   

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   lynne VIP

   San Francisco205 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   It's a mix here. The food is good, especially the linguine, but the service is always just somewhat off. The front desk will argue with you; the waiter will reach right across your face just an inch away, the food will be put down confidently in front of the wrong people without asking who had what, some dishes will arrive late so that some in the party are waiting while others have their food getting cold...you get the idea. I know it's tough now to be fully staffed, but this is one of the places in town in which you feel it and the total effect impacts the experience here.
   

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   Sonyia

   Richmond4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service and food were lovely. Was a bit windy on the patio, though warm with heaters.
   

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   Wendy VIP

   Orange County31 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The burrata is delish, bright an fresh with lemon and parsley. The short rib is dry, though the scarce sauce is tasty. The cauliflower broccoli is al dente. The Starry Night is a good cocktail (like a manhattan). The basque cheesecake is creamy.
   

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   Robert VIP

   Atlanta10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Simply amazing experience. Can’t wait to go back. Marina and her team were outstanding
   

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   Richard

   San Francisco4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely ambience. Attentive team. Excellent wine steward. Nice food. Great evening!
   

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   Effie

   Sacramento17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food and fun environment. Only downfall was that we were seated at indoor courtyard at table right next to wine bar. It’s clearly an added table but it’s a busy area there with all waitstaff and drinks being made ..maybe not worth having this table here.
   

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   Ingrid

   San Antonio7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely dinner with my family. The food was great, wine list was deep and well-priced, and the service was excellent from beginning to end. Thank you to the friendly hostess, the sommelier, and our server Avery for making our dinner so special!
   

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    Bretton VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    An absolute must if traveling to Carmel. The entire experience is exceptional.
    

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