Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Keith VIP

   San Francisco11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

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

   Wonderful as always! Our favorites are the veal saltimboca and lasagna, also for dessert have to get the zabbagione.
   

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   Ken

   San Francisco19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   It was great to celebrate a birthday dinner with family. The food was amazing, as was the staff. This has become my favorite place to take people in the East Bay by far. Had a friend reach out from Japan and say all he can think about is the Chicken Parm!
   

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   Sheri VIP

   San Francisco9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The excellent reviews for this classic Italian restaurant drew us in, so now need to add one of my own! Expect a dimly-lit space, tables with tablecloths and candles, and walls covered with photos and framed art reminiscent of Italy. The restaurant isn't huge and tables are strategically placed to maximize the available seating. However, it's not a very open space and does get loud as it fills up, which happened very quickly at 5pm on a Saturday night. Service is excellent. We were greeted, seated, and served with warmth and efficiency. There's a lot going on in a busy restaurant like this and they handle it well. Complementary bread wasn't heated, but can't complain about anything complementary! Meanwhile, the dishes we ordered were all delectable. We shared Beef Carpaccio and Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns as appetizers, both of which I'd highly recommend. I love calamari steak and opted for the incredibly tender Seppia Dore, served with al dente rigatoni in a light, tasty tomato sauce and served alongside a medley of perfectly cooked and seasoned fresh vegetables. Yum! Other recommended dishes from my family were the Cioppino and the Chicken Piccata. Only the noise level stops me from giving Montecatini a 5-star review, along with the fact that I have (only once before) had a better calamari steak than they offered. But this is really a 4.5 and I look forward to returning!
   

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   Kevin

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We had a great time as we always do !!! Angel was amazing. He is the guy behind the Bar. He always makes us feel like family. The food is second to the conversations we have, but that is amazing too. I always have the Lasagna and Lisa had the scallops for the first time and they were perfect !!! Until next time 😊
   

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   Tom

   San Francisco25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   This was our first time here. Overall, it wasn't bad at all. The service was very good. We were checked on often. The location was perfect because we were on a date night to see a show that was across the street at the Lesher Theater.
   

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   Denise

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

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

   Montecatini has been our go to dining experience for special events. They never disappoint!
   

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   Dana

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   I would go back again. Food service was excellent . Brought sample of wine decorated for our anniversary bought out desert. The only thing was the ambiance was a little loud.
   

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   Alona

   San Francisco12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   I would give Service 10 stars! They made my son’s birthday celebration extra special. The specials were great (salmon and a pasta with dried tomatoes) as were the eggplant and veal.
   

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   Clark

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   We had a great dinner with friends. I dreaded going once again paying a lot of food for mediocre food. I was pleasantly surprised with a wonderful dinner (steak) and a drink and appetizers and my wife and I paid about $120 with tip. Thanks we will be back.
   

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    Karen VIP

    San Francisco35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

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

    Disappointed that it was unusually loud. 2 large and noisy tables celebrating birthdays. Service was perfect and the food was yummy. The steamed clams, and the salmon special with capers, were both outstanding.
    

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