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Award-winning

Casanova Restaurant Carmel

Name: Casanova Restaurant Carmel
Address: 5th Ave, Carmel, CA, United States, 93923
Telephone: (831) 216-3811
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1967 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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Our current hours are as follows.
Tuesday - Saturday
Dinner: 4:30pm - 9:30pm.
Please check our website for an updated menu.

Policies: We do require a credit card for reservations. We reserve the right to charge guests who do not show up for their reservations or cancel within a 24 hour notice.
The charge for NO SHOW is $25 per guest, but may be more for large parties per Open Table's policy. We will hold your table for 15min max, and will automatically allot 2hrs for your dining pleasure.
Parties of 10 or more will need to make special accommodations with the manager.

Thank you for your continuous support!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(831) 216-3811
Website
http://www.casanovacarmel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Klaus Georis
Private party contact
Christine Rodas: (831) 625-2727

Location
5th Ave, Carmel, CA 93923
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
5th between Mission St and San Carlos
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Bread Service$9.00
Artisan bread, Aged Cultured Butter
Gnocchi Casanova$22.00
Spinach Gnocchi Au Gratin
Escargot$27.00
Burgundy Snails, Garlic Butter, Baguette
Steak Tartare$26.00
Wagyu Ribeye, Pickled Green Tomato, Shallot, Cornichon
Champignon$23.00
white mushroom caps, garlic butter, baguette
Burrata$24.00
charred asparagus, Meyer lemon vinaigrette, cured egg yolk
Butter Lettuce Salad$18.00
radishes, seeds
French Onion Soup$18.00
Gratinee des halles

Main

Cannelloni$33.00
Braised Beef, mozzarella, Truffle, Tomato sauce
Mushroom Ravioli$35.00
seasonal mushrooms, ricotta
Linguini$48.00
clams, mussels, prawns, velouté, Fines herbes
Casanova Cheeseburger$24.00
Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pomme frites
Spaghetti Bolognese$26.00
traditional bolognese
Belgian Moules Frites$32.00
white wine sauce

Desserts

Basque Cheesecake$14.00
burnt cheesecake
Chocolate Tart$14.00
chocolate sabayon, crème fraiche
Riz au Lait$14.00
rice pudding, toasted hazelnuts

What 1,967 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
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Great for fine wines
Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines
Monterey / Carmel
Romantic
Monterey / Carmel
Most Booked

1,967 Reviews

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WillB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner included bread, escargot, salad, halibut and Dover sole. We added a very nice Oregon Pinot Noir. Each item was absolutely delicious and prepared perfectly. In fact, the sole was served whole and the waiter deboned it at the table for a picture perfect presentation. This was clearly our best meal in Carmel.
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HenryI
Sacramento
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always! Must try Gnocchi app, truffle raviolis and Linguine and seafood! Wine selection is outstanding!
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PaulY
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This great restaurant strikes a chord with us. Food is always superb. We don’t visit the Monterey area that often, but when we do, Casanova is a must! This time it was the gnocchi (as usual), burrata, Dover sole, and artichoke risotto. All were simply the best! The chocolate tart for dessert was very nice, but not the best. Love the ambiance and service. Reservations definitely recommended, as it’s popular.
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Sandee
Tahoe
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner and the best waitress. We are already planning a return trip in Jan. The atmosphere is so pleasant—highly recommend the patio seating area.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
This is a charming restaurant and the service was great but we expected more from the food. The duck leg was dry and very plain, the artichoke risotto was lovely but with only two tiny flakes of artichoke on top. And very small portion for a main dish.
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BobR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, great wine list, service perfect as always…..great setting…..
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AmyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best meal we had in Carmel. The chicken was perfection. The ambiance is magical. Do not skip Cassanova’s when in town.
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MelinaC
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the burrata, oysters, fish dish and seafood pasta. Our waiter Avery was very nice and attentive. We took a piece of cheesecake Togo and it was worth it.
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DinnerDiva
Sacramento
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience4
The service was rushed and rude. We had to finally ask the server to please give us a few minutes to relax between courses. The duck confit was stringy and overcooked. The gnocchi appetizer was gooey and mushy with way too much cheese, masking any flavor of the gnocchi itself. It's in a charming old cottage, so the ambience would have been pleasant had we not felt like they were trying to turn the tables quickly ( there were plenty of open tables the night we were there).
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SuzyQ
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
The food was not what it used to be. Small servings, jacked up prices, yet still delicious just felt like a lot of corners were cut. Perhaps it’s happening g everywhere to make up for Covid downturn but I expected more for the price.
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AnitaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall the food was excellent. Our crab salad was not the best rather small and bland. Could improve the craft cocktails. But still a wonderful meal
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Wayne
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My go-to restaurant when I want to entertain my guests. Keep up the good work!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very nice restaurant for a couple to enjoy a great meal on a special occasion. My wife and I spend our anniversary’s there each year.
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SamanthaW
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the gnocchi which was delicious and the seafood pasta! It was very good and nice ambience!
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Hawaiimei
Hawaii
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food mediocre plenty other places with better quality food. Will not be back.
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BarbaraZ
San Diego
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
This was a go-to star in Carmel for so many years. Our first time back since pandemic, we wish them all the best. The Casanova we knew and loved is gone.
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andre
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated promptly at our reserved time. The wine steward was knowledgeable and efficient selecting an excellent local red wine for us. Our dinner consisted of 2 appetizers (the gnocchi and the burrata) which were as always delicious. The beef cannelloni was fantastic. The chocolate tart was excellent. The Basil-Hayden closer was perfect. Katherine was a great server.
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JacobG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it here. Great food, beautiful setting. Perfect Carmel spot.
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PnLRedmond
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casanova in Carmel was fabulous!!! Great food!!! Fantastic environment!!! A limited menu, but everything on the menu looked delicious!! Lots of wine to choose from!
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ClaireT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casanova was amazing! We made reservations which was definitely a smart move! The courtyard is such a beautiful place to eat a meal. The food was delicious and the service was great!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect evening. Great service, great food. I'll be back!
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SandyO
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had delicious mussels in an aromatic and tasty sauce as a starter, followed by a hearty mushroom ravioli. Wine is always a delight as they really know their products. As we had our dog with us, we sat outside, and were very comfortable as it was warmish and they had heaters in case it was chilly. Highly recommend.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fun evening! We were celebrating birthdays, so we were immediately served Prosecco! What fun! Such an interesting building, and delicious food. All around a delightful evening!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic ambiance, service and food as always. We will definitely return again!!
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Susan
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely waitress and Piper could not have been more professional and has a huge knowledge of the wine list. The food was outstanding....Just an incredible experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great birthday celebration with friends. Really appreciated the service and atmosphere.
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alanah
Palm Springs
76 reviews
vip
4.0
76 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
This restaurant is for foodies! The extensive wine list is amazing. Our server was very professional and made our experience better. If you’re in the area, please give it a try.
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SavannaW
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casanova is a MUST have restaurant. The ambiance is beautiful and quaint, and the food is phenomenal. Amazing place!
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JenRecommends
San Francisco
84 reviews
vip
4.0
84 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely ambience. But might we went 2 items on menu that we wanted (which is a bit limited to begin with) we’re not available, even at an early 6pm seating. I like that they offer AF / NA mocktails and beers for those who don’t drink. Service was as expected
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TomN
Sacramento
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casanova has been a “go-to” for us for over 40 years. We used to enjoy weekend brunch and lunch as well as dinner, for many years. Due to COVID and the inability to keep a talented, full staff, dinner is the only meal being served. The food continues to be delicious, the service is attentive and excellent. The sommelier is wonderful, giving wonderful suggestions with flavor profiles on any wine. We enjoyed our artisan bread, Sauvignon Blanc wine, fresh halibut, artichoke risotto and the Basque cheesecake with “surprise” complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary! The Georis family deserves kudos for maintaining such high standards and keeping a wonderful restaurant running for many, many years. Casanova is a very special place!
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Greatfood
Exclusive
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very charming and excellent food!!! Lots of Carmel history in the building!
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Maite
Mexico City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lugar pintoresco con excelente servicio y comida DE LI CIO SA. Comimos gnoccis, risotto de alcachofa, sopa de cebolla y canelonni de carne, todo excelente. Lástima q ya no pudimos probar el postre.. Muy recomendable!
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Drrondc
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant has been one of my all time favorites from when I lived in the area and anytime I visit. The setting is rustic and seem old European with French music playing in the background. We started with two cocktails and the Caviar service and moved onto mains: Duck Confit and Seafood Linguine followed by at dessert of Tiramisu. With tip, this evening cost for those interested was $300
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JanetH
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have dubbed Casanova's as one of our favorite restaurants on the West Coast! Love the vibe, food, history and location. Will definitely return.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
Terrific excellent food ! Service disappointing. Pricey, but worth it. Limited menu, but delicious. Food taste & quality makes up for all other deficiencies.
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ShigehitoI
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience1
It must have been too busy, but their survive was not so great, not friendly at all. Their food was just okay. We won’t go back there.
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AdamsORD
Cleveland
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The overall experience was fantastic. Came for the car show and happened upon this little gem. Very quaint with a great back story. Amazing wine selection, outstanding food, and decent enough service.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a flawless experience. Our food was perfection. Our server was professional and pleasant. Many thanks for such a pleasant evening. We will be returning soon.
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Gigi
San Francisco
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Our meal was really delicious! We had the Dover Sole, the portion is very large making it easy to share. We did ask if we could substitute another vegetable for the potatoes, and were told no, but we could add on another vegetable like broccoli rabe. We did that, although we thought it ridiculous, especially given the price of the sole. No we had artichoke risotto, which was also delicious, but there were only two pieces of artichoke which we were disappointed about. But we did enjoy the meal a great deal.
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RichardL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The ambience is warm and inviting, the waiter was friendly and responsive and the food was delicious. The sommelier opened our wine but never came back again to pour more for us. He seemed a little aloof. Otherwise we had a nice experience and would recommend this restaurant.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Casanova Restaurant Carmel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 216-3811.

Casanova Restaurant Carmel is rated 4.5 stars by 1967 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Casanova Restaurant Carmel

5th Ave, Carmel, CA 93923

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
5th between Mission St and San Carlos
Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Klaus Georis
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.casanovacarmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 216-3811
Private party contact
Christine Rodas: (831) 625-2727

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

Casanova Restaurant Carmel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Gnocchi Casanova

Burrata

Duck Leg Confit

Starter

Bread Service$9.00

Gnocchi Casanova$22.00

Escargot$27.00

Steak Tartare$26.00

Champignon$23.00

Burrata$24.00

Butter Lettuce Salad$18.00

French Onion Soup$18.00

Main

Cannelloni$33.00

Mushroom Ravioli$35.00

Linguini$48.00

Casanova Cheeseburger$24.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$26.00

Belgian Moules Frites$32.00

Desserts

Basque Cheesecake$14.00

Chocolate Tart$14.00

Riz au Lait$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Casanova Restaurant Carmel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Casanova Restaurant Carmel restaurant rated?

Is Casanova Restaurant Carmel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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