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Montrio, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Montrio

4.8 (4263)
$31 to $50
Californian
414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
11:30 PM
animated flamesBooked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, Montrio offers a comfortable yet classic dining experience, featuring fine European inspired-American cuisine. For the past 25 years, Montrio has worked to showcase sustainable seafood, fine quality meat, and Monterey County’s best produce in all of its dishes has made this renovated 1910 firehouse a local favorite.


We feature a variety of appetizers, award-winning small bites, enticing entrees, and indulgent seasonal desserts made by our in house pastry chef. Choose from Montrio's extensive wine list, or try one of our signature cocktails. Come see what everyone is talking about!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kurt Boucher
  • Private party facilities
    Montrio Bistro is committed to ensure that we exceed the expectations of every guest that comes through our doors. With over 20 years in the business and a great team of chefs and wait staff, you can be sure that Montrio Bistro is the right spot for your next event.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Franklin
  • Parking details
    Convenient two tier garage parking located a half block from Montrio Bistro.
  • Public transit
    Monterey Airbus and local Bus Transit near Montrio Bistro
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,263 people are saying

Montrio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Montrio in Monterey shines with "exceptional food" and "exemplary service." Patrons rave about the creative menu, including standout dishes like crab cakes and scallops. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for special occasions. "Top-tier cocktails" and a "fine-dining experience" make it a must-visit spot for food lovers.
4,263 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic experience! The food was amazing, the ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was truly top-notch. My husband especially loved their special Old Fashioned—it was a standout. We’ll definitely be coming back!
    MontrioResponded 4 days ago
    Sarah, Thank you for sharing such amazing feedback, on your evening at Montrio. We are thrilled to hear you & your husband had such a wonderful time and look forward to hosting you again. Best, The Montrio team

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  2. Rachel VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but the service was spectacular by our server John. We had really seating so the noise level was.
    MontrioResponded on May 31, 2025
    Rachel, Thank you for such great feedback on your evening at montrio and John's service. We are very happy to hear he took such great care of your party and look forward to your next evening at Montrio. Best, The Montrio team

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  3. Laura

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Our server Concetta was absolutely wonderful!
    MontrioResponded on May 31, 2025
    Laura, Thank you for taking the time out to share such a wonderful review. We are very happy to hear that Concetta took such great care of your party & look forward to your next visit with us. Best, The Montrio team

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  4. Conrad

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect Anniversary dinner! All aspects where truly our hearts desire! Outstanding food Top tier cocktails Exemplary service We couldn’t have asked for more for our fourteenth Anniversary dinner Thank you Bridget ! A sincerely memorable experience!
    MontrioResponded on May 31, 2025
    Conrad, Thank you very much, for sharing such amazing feedback and choosing to celebrate such an important occasion with us. We are thrilled to hear that Bridgette took such great care of you, on such a special day. We will certainly share your kind words with Bridgette and the rest of our team. Best, The Montrio

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  5. Jeff VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to the restaurant and we loved it. The services was great. Nice and friendly with wonderful suggestions from the menu. Appreciated it very much and will be returning!
    MontrioResponded on May 30, 2025
    Jeff, Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your first visit to Montrio. We will pass your kind words to staff. We hope to see you again soon. Best, The Montrio Team.

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  6. Kathy VIP

    Sacramento135 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative menu, great service, always a favorite dining spot.
    MontrioResponded on May 29, 2025
    Kathy, Thank you for such a glowing review. We are very happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience with us and look forward to your next evening, at Montrio. Best, The Montrio team

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  7. Samuel

    Orange County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overhyped - entree wasn’t all that. Could probably make the same food at home for a fraction of the cost. Pudding was delicious
    MontrioResponded on May 25, 2025
    Samuel, I am very sorry to hear you did not enjoy your entree. I will reach out privately, to further discuss.

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  8. Kate

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Bridgette, was excellent. She suggested great wines and was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. Overall a wonderful night out.
    MontrioResponded on May 24, 2025
    Kate, Thank you for your great feedback. We are thrilled to hear that Bridgette helped you navigate such a wonderful evening and look forward to your next visit. Best, The Montrio team

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  9. Joan VIP

    California Central Coast39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always excellent, friendly service. Amazing food.
    MontrioResponded on May 21, 2025
    Joan, Thank you for the amazing review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us at Montrio. Best, The Montrio Team

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  10. Vera

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. Top 3 crab cakes in my life, tomato salad was fabulous. Duck confit fantastic. We hadn’t been here since the beginning of the pandemic, will be back very soon.
    MontrioResponded on May 30, 2025
    Vera, Thank you very much for sharing such outstanding feedback, on your evening with us. We are so happy to hear that all of the food was so well received. Again, we appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again. Best, The Montrio team

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FAQs

Montrio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 648-8880.

Montrio is rated 4.8 stars by 4263 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Monterey

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
animated flamesBooked 11 times today
Google Map for Montrio

414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Franklin
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Convenient two tier garage parking located a half block from Montrio Bistro.
  • Public transit
    Monterey Airbus and local Bus Transit near Montrio Bistro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kurt Boucher
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Montrio Bistro is committed to ensure that we exceed the expectations of every guest that comes through our doors. With over 20 years in the business and a great team of chefs and wait staff, you can be sure that Montrio Bistro is the right spot for your next event.
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