Casanova Restaurant Carmel

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   The food was absolutely amazing! Fresh and delicious. 10/10!
   

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   Kate

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Fantastic food and excellent service! Superb wine selection.
   

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   Elizabeth

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Always wonderful ! The food, ambiance, service, a treasure and Carmel by the Sea staple. Love the dining experience here. Thank you!!
   

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   Judy

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Excellent foodie spot, waitress was outstanding and the food was perfect! Ideal birthday lunch with friends, no one rushed us, one of those rare places that knows how to make it a memorable event. Steak tartare , moules frites and the short rib pasta dish just wonderful.
   

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   jc05

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Not what it used to be. We’ve had meals ranging from excellent to mediocre here. The special crudo was spectacular. The rest of the food was totally over salted. The special fish was overcooked. They made a mistake with the order. The mains were slow to arrive. If those things had been better, it would have been great.
   

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   pbrassfield

   Hawaii

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The potato gnocchi was fabulous. Even if you think you are not fond of. Try as a shared appetizer. Linguine and clams were marvelous as was the duck. Risotto was only disappointment. Warm and engaging staff. Definitely will return.
   

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   JoyleneH

   Denver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Everything was delicious and the service was perfect, as usual. :-)
   

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   HelenG

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   It really doesn’t feel good to tell a restaurant it’s the first day of your honeymoon and get no nice comments or treatment, while the table next to you is given the 5 star experience because it’s their anniversary. I don’t know what kind of decision making went into judging that made their occasion special and ours not
   

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   AliH

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

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   Food was great a but slow in providing heat outdoor when was cold.
   

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    TomC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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    Found this local Carmel jewel through OpenTable and were very pleased with the very tasty luncheon cuisine, ambiance and attentive, efficient wait staff. Very much enjoyed the indoor/outdoor patio circuses. This restaurant is a keeper - we'll definitely be back in the near future.
    

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    JoyleneH

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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    Greatly enjoyed the experience. We will definitely be back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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    You will not be dissatisfied with the drink menu and food options. Everything tastes wonderful! The atmosphere is top notch ✨
    

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    CharlesW

    Denver

    23 reviews

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    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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    Excellent food, service and ambience. Highly recommend.
    

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    Serafina

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

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    We went on a Friday for a late lunch so it was fairly quiet in the restaurant. The food was excellent and probably the best gnocchi I've ever had - so soft! My son and I had the classic burger and my husband and daughter-in-law shared the linguini. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We will definitely be going back.
    

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    whitneye

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5

    Fabulous meal and you can’t beat the atmosphere! Be sure to check it out!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

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    We have been coming here for years and the food for the first time was subpar. Ambiance and service was great but I left a $700 dinner hungry Nd unsatisfied.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

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    Amazing!! I highly recommend.
    

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    Chris

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

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    Went for anniversary. Been going there since it opened but it’s so over priced and small portions wouldn’t go back. So sad as it was the best place in town and was so lively with European music and the waitstaff but doesn’t have that feeling anymore. Barely saw our waitress though she was pleasant. :(
    

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    JohnH

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

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    Casanova’s was recommended to us by a friend and it didn’t disappoint. Food was excellent and the service was fantastic.
    

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    Barry

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

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    French onion soup was great. Spinach salad was heavy on the vinegar. Mushroom ravioli and the cannelloni both heavy on the salt. Burnt cheesecake was delicious.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    Waiter never poured water or wine at our table menu was extremely limited
    

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    ashleyn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    Lovely dinner! Everything was so good. Really great mocktails too!
    

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    Gigi

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Terrible service. Mediocre food. Extremely expensive.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Made for such a special birthday celebration for two. Romantic and adorable. Everything you can want in a dinner experience in Carmel.
    

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    beachball1

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    Dinner was as outstanding as usual !!
    

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    kevinm

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    Great restaurant with fabulous wine cellar. Best Dover Sole in CA, especially with the house dry French chardonnay. Wagyu tartar also fabulous, with Scarlett Petite Verdot. Pricey, buy good value is also available.
    

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    Brett

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    Food was excellent but the service was unusually slow. I think they may have been understaffed when we visited as we had to wait a long time just to get our initial cocktail order placed and then a large gap of time between that and or dinner order. Prices have definitely gone up but portions have not.
    

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    Foodie

    Palm Springs

    117 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5

    The food was great but the increase in prices was ridiculous
    

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    SueS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

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    Food was very good, though no better than other higher end restaurants in Carmel. The service was awful. Very slow service, had to remind wait staff numerous times for refills on beverages. After dropping off the entrees, did not see our server again. Other staff helped us get refills, the check, etc. With so many other wonderful restaurants in Carmel, why bother with Casanova’s?
    

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    DarrylR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Service was slow and food was expensive and not good.
    

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    Justin

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Sometimes you just get the feeling things have gone too well for a place and they are resting on laurels from the past. That is what I get from Casanova. The food was both great (some dishes) and mediocre. The prices were high as you would expect but the service was difficult to find at times and certainly did not make the occassion seem special. Any internet search will point to this place as one of the best; it isn't.
    

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    sues

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    I have been to Casanova several times and even had a family reunion there. Unfortunately, our last dining experience was far below par. Our server was not familiar with he specials and had to read from his notepad to explain the dishes. The shrimp in the seafood pasta was overcooked and wasn't as flavorful as I had remembered. We did not like the mushroom ravioli at all. For the prices that are charged, I feel that the servers and food should be exceptional. (FYI -The black rubber gloves on the wait staff were also unattractive.) Based on our experience, I don't plan on returning.
    

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    LorettaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    Undeniably the best food I have ever eaten! What a treat each and every dish was.
    

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    FoodieGirl

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    Beautiful restaurant and a long time favorite. Sadly, the food was just average. Hope it makes a comeback.
    

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    KatG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

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    While the food was delicious, the portions were too small for the exorbitant price. The service was very slow.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

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    Everything was absolutely delicious! I had some of the best gnocchi of my life, the butter lettuce salad was super fresh and flavorful and the Basque cheesecake was amazing. Our server was so kind and didn’t rush us at all. It is in a very old charming Carmel building with a tree growing through it. The atmosphere is rustic and homey. We will definitely be back again!
    

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    treehugger1

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

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    On this night, service and the kitchen were not on an equal level with the prices.
    

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    ArasM

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

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    This place we have eaten many times before. The food is always good. today the food was slightly sub excellent and the service was just off. They were pushing their service people too hard.
    

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    MollyK

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    We’ve been going to Casanova for years. For the first time ever, we were disappointed. The food was underwhelming. We got the cannelloni and 2 specials, both specials were under seasoned and not properly cooked. We ordered bread and it never came. We flagged someone down and told it would come- never arrived. Didn’t see the waitress again until it was time to upsell us on dessert. 1. Risotto was underdone, underseasoned, and oddly flavored. My daughter hardly ate any. 2. Fish was white, with a white sauce, with white mushrooms. Oddly white plate and underseasoned as well. 3. The cannelloni was good as usual, but I hardly ate any as I was full. Our server didn’t comment on the untouched plates, and tried to upsell us on dessert. At minimum $40/entree, I expect top notch food and service. Unfortunately Casanova delivered neither.
    

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    TomV

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience5

    Beware: Casanova, a beautiful gem of a restaurant has been a go-to favorite in Carmel for more than 30 years… returning after a 5 year absence I was chagrined and dismayed … both the preparation and presentation of our celebratory meal was flat and uninspired … I hope this was an off day in the kitchen
    

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