Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

Name: Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek
Address: 1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94596
Telephone: (925) 943-6608
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

675 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Oct 9, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Montecatini is a stable for Walnut Creek as it opened October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California. Since then, Montecatini Ristorante has become a place for "regulars" to enjoy a true Italian dining experience. We are a loud and bustling environment where many have come to say we're like family. All our dishes are meticulously prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our pastas and entrees are served piping hot from our kitchen to your table.

Montecatini has been awarded "Best of East Bay" for Best Italian Restaurant in the East Bay Area by Diablo Magazine for several years. As of January 2022 our chef, Ermes Paulin, has passed ownership down to two of Montecatini's long-time employees, Terrance and Taylor George. They plan to keep Montecatini thriving on its "old school" vibe while enhancing the cocktail and wine program. So come in and experience Montecatini for yourself and see what a true hidden gem we are!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(925) 943-6608
Website
http://www.montecatinirestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ermes Paulin
Catering
Please email us directly for a catering menu at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Please email us directly to inquire about private events at MontecatiniR@gmail.com

Location
1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Cross street
Between Main and Locust
Parking details
We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
Public transit
Walnut Creek Bart Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Mozzarella, Pomodori & Basilico$15.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil
Carpaccio$18.00
Thinly sliced premium beef, served with capers, Montecatini's special sauce
Escargot$18.00
Garlic, Cognac and butter. Please allow ~ 15 min
Prosciutto Antipasto$16.00
Zuppa di vongole$20.00
Pancetta Wrapped Prawns$19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone Toscano$10.00
Vegetable Minestrone soup
Insalata della Casa$12.00
Butter lettuce, Italian peppers, frittata
Caesar Salad$13.00
Hearts of Romaine with Gorgonzola$14.00
Radicchio and Arugula$14.00
Two bitter Italian lettuces, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di Spinaci$15.00
Fresh spinach, wilted by hot sautéed dressing with fresh mushrooms, pancetta, red onion
Calamari Vinaigrette$16.00
Shrimp Vinaigrette$15.00
Insalata di Pesce$18.00
Bay shrimp, calamari, baby clams, butter lettuce

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al Pomodoro$23.00
Fettuccine Bolognese $25.00
Fettuccine Primavera$25.00
Fresh vegetables, feta cheese, garlic, pesto
Panzotti di Formaggio$26.00
Large, house‐made three‐cheese ravioli, fresh tomato sauce
Tortellini Montecatini$26.00
Veal‐filled, w/ prosciutto, peas, light cream sauce
Fettuccine alla Carbonara$27.00
Pancetta, onion, white wine, cream sauce
Lasagne Casalinga$26.00
Chef's special recipe. Please allow ~ 25 min
Gnocchi$25.00
Chef‐made in‐house, choice of sauces: Pesto cream, pomodoro, Bolognese, ETC
Linguine alle Vongole$29.00
Fresh clams, baby clams, choice of red / white sauce
Fettuccine alla Viareggina$30.00
House specialty: with large scallops, prawns, bay shrimp, fresh mushrooms, tomato cream sauce. Voted Best Pasta 2016 by readers of Walnut Creek Magazine
Melanzane (Eggplant) Parmigiana$25.00
Fresh eggplant, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari Saltati$30.00
Baby squid sautéed, fresh tomato, capers, garlic
Seppia Dore$32.00
Calamari steak abalone style, white wine, lemon
Gamberi Scampi$31.00
Large prawns, white wine, garlic, parsley, lemon
Scallops al Limone$33.00
Large scallops, lemon, white wine sauce

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla Piccata$29.00
Breast of chicken, capers, lemon, white wine. Awarded Best Chicken Piccata 2016 by editors of Diablo Magazine 100 Best Bites of San Francisco East Bay
Pollo Scaloppine con Funghi$29.00
Breast of chicken, fresh sautéed mushroom, rosemary, brown sauce
Pollo alla Parmigiana$29.00
Breast of chicken with mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce
Pollo alla Schiacciata$30.00
Brick pressed baked half chicken with fresh rosemary, garlic. Please allow ~ 30 min

Carne / Veal - Steak

Vitello Piccata$31.00
Veal with capers, lemon, white wine sauce
Vitello Scaloppine con Funghi$31.00
With fresh mushroom, white wine, rosemary, demi‐glace brown sauce
Vitello alla Parmigiana$31.00
With mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce
Vitello Saltimbocca$32.00
With prosciutto, mozzarella, sage, demi‐glace brown sauce
New York Pepper Steak$38.00
Choice New York steak, black peppercorn, demi‐glace brown sauce
Pork Cutlet Sorrento $34.00
Bone in pork rack, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, basil, mushrooms, reduction sauce

What 675 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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East Bay
Best Food
East Bay
Romantic
East Bay
Italian
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Review summary

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Montecatini Restaurant in Walnut Creek is a beloved spot for authentic Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like lasagna and tiramisu. The intimate atmosphere is lively, though it can be a bit noisy. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

675 Reviews

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Craig
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Decent food. Tables are crammed a little closer than desireable. It has all those “Best of the East Bay” awards posted. I don’t get it. It’s a decent place, but not outstanding.
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Brenda and Dave
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite place! I am never disappointed.
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Dave
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant always does a fantastic job with the food and service. Place was jumping with birthdays and other celebrations. Love this place!
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Andrea
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and the ambience is beautiful. Great restaurant to go to before or after a theater outing across the street at the Dean Lesher theater.
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Erin
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We celebrated two birthdays. The service was impeccable. The food delicious. We appreciated the suggestions and the attention. Great experience.
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Brenda and Dave
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite restaurant to go to on a Friday night. Veal piccata is my favorite. The staff is wonderful.
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Carole
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious! I had the salmon cooked to perfection, with pasta and vegetables. They have made a lot of improvements to the decor, and seating arrangements. Montecatini was packed, So it was a little loud, only draw back. The restaurant was the perfect choice, as it was in close proximity to the Lesher Theater.
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Jared
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Italian spot, old school vibes (in a good way) and great traditional dishes
Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut CreekResponded on September 19, 2024
Hey Jared, We appreciate you dining with us and we look forward to your next visit!
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Jeffrey
Central Coast
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve lived here for 12 years and had never gone here. How we let that happen is beyond me. The food is incredible and they were having a September promo of a free glass of wine. This restaurant is a must visit, not once but often.
Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut CreekResponded on September 19, 2024
Hi Jeffrey, Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that you stumbled upon us and can't wait until your next visit with us!
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jacqui
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and fun atmosphere - really enjoyed our night out at Montecatini! We sat at the bar and had great service from the owners themselves behind the bar! We were promptly greeted and seated by the welcoming host. Fresh bread with butter and olive oil were delivered fast. We shared the carpaccio appetizer which is amazing - prepared right in front of you and so fresh & tasty! My husband ordered the special which was petrale sole over pasta with several shrimp - he really enjoyed it. The tomatoe/caper/olive sauce was delicious and the portion was generous. I had the brick chicken which was cooked perfectly and seasoned simply with rosemary/lemon/garlic - yum yum. The sides of perfectly cooked al dente veggies are the perfect light accompaniment to the hearty dishes. It was our anniversary so we were treated to a complimentary Tiramisu dessert (nice!) which my husband devoured. Great company at the bar to chat with too - all in all a perfect night out. Can’t wait to go back!
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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek is rated 4.8 stars by 675 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Oct 9, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

Cross street
Between Main and Locust
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
Public transit
Walnut Creek Bart Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Ermes Paulin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.montecatinirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(925) 943-6608
Catering
Please email us directly for a catering menu at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Please email us directly to inquire about private events at MontecatiniR@gmail.com

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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

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Antipasti / Appetizers

Mozzarella, Pomodori & Basilico$15.00

Carpaccio$18.00

Escargot$18.00

Prosciutto Antipasto$16.00

Zuppa di vongole$20.00

Pancetta Wrapped Prawns$19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone Toscano$10.00

Insalata della Casa$12.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Hearts of Romaine with Gorgonzola$14.00

Radicchio and Arugula$14.00

Insalata di Spinaci$15.00

Calamari Vinaigrette$16.00

Shrimp Vinaigrette$15.00

Insalata di Pesce$18.00

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al Pomodoro$23.00

Fettuccine Bolognese $25.00

Fettuccine Primavera$25.00

Panzotti di Formaggio$26.00

Tortellini Montecatini$26.00

Fettuccine alla Carbonara$27.00

Lasagne Casalinga$26.00

Gnocchi$25.00

Linguine alle Vongole$29.00

Fettuccine alla Viareggina$30.00

Melanzane (Eggplant) Parmigiana$25.00

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari Saltati$30.00

Seppia Dore$32.00

Gamberi Scampi$31.00

Scallops al Limone$33.00

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla Piccata$29.00

Pollo Scaloppine con Funghi$29.00

Pollo alla Parmigiana$29.00

Pollo alla Schiacciata$30.00

Carne / Veal - Steak

Vitello Piccata$31.00

Vitello Scaloppine con Funghi$31.00

Vitello alla Parmigiana$31.00

Vitello Saltimbocca$32.00

New York Pepper Steak$38.00

Pork Cutlet Sorrento $34.00

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