Il Tegamino

one of the best italian restaurants i’ve been to. biggest reason being they use just enough salt to flavor their dishes. not obnoxious & the food felt light but filling. all three dishes we ordered were splendid! the waitress was also very kind and professional. i usually never leave reviews, but because the food was so delightful, i needed to spread the word! some cons—the dishes took a bit of time to come out. outside patio was ok, some flies were flying around but surprisingly did not swarm our food at all. but the food makes up for this! also, if youre struggling to find a restaurant without a long wait time, i would recommend here because they barely had any wait time (i think it was slightly past 6pm when we went) most likely due to the slightly hidden location. all in all—highly recommend!

We came here on a late evening on Valentine's day. My husband made a reservation at another venue but their service was so terrible we just had to leave. We weren't quite sure if we could get seated at Il Tegamino. They seemed crowded but the hostess was so gracious and found a table in their courtyard with a little bit of wait. From the hostess to the waiters and servers, everyone here is super friendly and caring. Our pasta dish and seafood special was flavorful and delicious. Their signature zucchini dip is out of this world. I wish they would bottle that up and sell it! We enjoyed our meal so much and were happy with how this evening turned out.

We had our rehearsal dinner (for 20 people) in the courtyard and it was great! The staff was so warm and welcoming (they let us bring our own flowers, too!), and the family style food was all wonderful! The gnocchi is so decadent and yummy (my fav), but the burrata salad, arancini, steak, roasted fish, and tiramisu were also perfect! They also had heat lamps set up outside so no one was cold with the Carmel fog. Highly recommend!

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!! Highly recommended!!

Felt and tasted like we transported to Italy for the evening. So authentic and romantic. We got the zucchini & bread appetizer, the ravioli and the pasta with short rib. For desert, we devoured the cheesecake. Everything was superb. I wish I would have remembered to take a picture but we did spend 20 min at Carmel Beach right before dinner and I highly recommend that too!

Fig ravioli was phenomenal, the ragu was rich and tangy. The eggplant ravioli was unique and flavorful. The seafood pasta was good as well but I would certainly recommend the ravioli instead. The place is cute and intimate. The staff is friendly but take your time as the staff is small - dinner takes a bit here. Nice outdoor seating. Very fresh shrimp!

They were so sweet to my family and my little dog. We ate outside because it was nice out and the scenery was really calm, closed & hidden anyway. There are warmers out for us. The risotto was so good I can’t forget it. The dishes we had were a perfect size and filling. They also took the effort to communicate in Spanish to my dad. We felt really welcomed and were left with a positive experience.

We got there early for our reservation and the staff was just amazing. Food fresh and delicious. The bread and zucchini in oil is a must. Fresh made pastas perfectly done! We are so happy we chose this restaurant for our visit . Don’t miss out on the seafood linguine!! Perfect finish with the tiramisu!