Italian Comfort Food restaurant tucked in the heart of Carmel by the Sea.
Il Tegamino is a favorite hidden gem in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Il Tegamino pairs charming courtyards with authentic Italian comfort food inspired by Giuseppe’s childhood in Napoli, Italy.
Charming, rustic Italian bistro for classic comfort food with a cozy interior & outdoor courtyard. Based on 340 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Phone: (831) 677-6750
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Hours
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: iltegaminocarmel.com
Reviews
Julius Gaius Caesar
This is arguably one of the best if not, the best restaurant I have dined in in the US. The place is quite hidden (which adds to the charm) and to be clear, it is expensive. However, if you are looking for European dining experience and high quality food, this is the place and, hey, you pay the price. The host is very agreeable, the waitress very nice. The restaurant is small, beautifully decorated and cozy. This is NOT an eatery!! This is for you ONLY if you know how to take time to appreciate good cuisine!!
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Mohammed Al Qahtani
Great authentic Italian food… dishes are made with the right ingredients… the restaurant owner is present and very attentive… the food was served without delay… we elected to set outside to enjoy the pleasant Carmel weather…
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Deborah Adair
I was visiting from SoCal and was a guest of friends who had dined here before, so I kept my mouth shut re; the food. I’m no gourmet, but I’ve been around the block a few times. I felt like this place was the food equivalent of the emperors new clothes.
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C R
This was the best Italian food that I have had outside of Italy. The food was flavourful and the pasta melted in my mouth. The pasta was very well cooked and felt like the chef had kneaded the dough with a lot of love ♥️
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Heather Lang
My partner & I loved everything about this place!! Il Tegamino makes for a great date night!
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Alynn Nguyen
This place has a quaint hidden courtyard in the back of the alley. Great customer service. We enjoyed fresh bread with grilled balsamic zucchini dipping. The rest of the order was less than what I anticipated since there were many positive reviews. Otherwise I would give it a 4 stars.
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John Modzelewski
Wonderful Italian food, served by friendly and helpful people, in a very comfortable setting! I was truly impressed by the freshness of the food and ingredients. I wish I could have tried more from the menu! The wine selections complement the meals well. There is a lot of enthusiasm here, and camaraderie across tables. (We shared tasting notes with adjacent tables!)
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Coco van Grevenbroek
I had such a lovely experience at Il Tegamino, authentic Italian kitchen. The food was delicious, generous with quality ingredients and simplicity. The service was 10/10 ! Everyone was very welcoming and caring. Also the location is absolutely amazing and super super cute! I will be back ❤️
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Rohenne Lee
Cute and cozy outdoor dining that’s not by the street so you won’t hear or smell cars zipping by.
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John Hollar
It’s not easy to find a quiet little perch for a nice dinner just off super-crowded Ocean Avenue, but Il Tegamino definitely fits the bill. This is a family-run restaurant where Salvatore, the brother of the owner, often holds court as the maitre-d. He’s a lot of fun and a great host. The menu is based on a Naples-style, rustic approach to cooking. Lots of meat — steaks, pork / beef ragu, chicken. The highlight by far is the homemade pasta, and lots of it. We had a fettuccine with porcini mushrooms and lots of garlic, and an amazing bowl of pork and sausage ragu over thick, loopy noodles. Both were outstanding. The zucchini parmigiana starter was thick and cheesy and great with their basket of house bread. Nice wine list, heavy on Italian bottles but with some solid California selections, too. One of the only lists I’ve found lately with Miner “The Oracle” on it. Service was friendly, nicely paced and very relaxed. Certainly feels like a family-owned and operated business, and the location is a major plus. Worth a try for sure.
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