Il Tegamino Menu

South side of Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde We are tucked in the Courtyard behind Cottage of Sweets, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, United States
$$$ Italian restaurant
(397 Reviews)
Price Range $50–100

Welcome to Il Tegamino, a hidden gem nestled in Carmel-By-The-Sea. This charming Italian restaurant, located behind the Cottage of Sweets, offers an exquisite menu that promises to transport you to Italy with every bite.

The salads are a delightful start, featuring the Piemonese and the Rucolina, both rich in flavor and freshness, priced at $18.00. For something heartier, the Brasato di Agnello, a slow-cooked lamb shank served with rich risotto, captivates the palate at $49.00.

Customer reviews echo a commitment to quality, with emphasis on perfect seasoning and a light yet fulfilling experience. The ambiance, characterized by warm, welcoming service and intimate courtyard seating, enhances the dining journey. Each dish—from their decadent gnocchi to the luscious tiramisu—reflects devotion to authentic Italian cuisine, making Il Tegamino a must-visit for any food lover.

Appetizers

  • PARMIGIANA DI ZUCCHINE

    Thinly sliced zucchini layered with mozzarella, tomatoes, parmesan and basil

    US$21.00
  • BURRATA CAPRESE

    Burrata cheese with olive oil cured cherry tomato, Castelvetrano olives, basil oil and balsamic pearls served with toasted crostini bread

    US$22.00
  • POLIPO

    Sautead Meiterranean octopus with cherry tomato and garlic served with olive oil mash potatoes

    US$26.00
  • ARANCINI
    US$20.00
  • ZUCCHINI BLOSSOM
    US$26.00
  • BREAD AND ZUCCHINE
    US$20.00
  • BREAD BASKET
    US$12.00
  • GNOCCHI RIPIENI APP
    US$22.00
  • SMOKED MOZZARELLA
    US$23.00
  • WARM OLIVES
    US$15.00

Salad

  • PIEMONTESE

    Hearts of romaine with tonnata dressing, shaved parmesan cheese, white anchovies and croutons

    US$18.00
  • RUCOLINA

    Arugula salad, roasted gold and red beets, candied walnuts and sweet gorgonzola cheese with honey vinaigrette

    US$18.00
  • BRESAOLA
    US$21.00
  • ZUPPA DEL GIORNO

    Peas, Potato, Onion, garlic, parsley, chicken stock, parmesan crostini, olive oil

    US$16.00

Side Dish

  • VERDURA DEL GIORNO

    Sauteed greens of the day with pine nuts, golden raisins, garlic and red chili flakes

    US$17.00
  • MELANZANE ALLA SORRENTINA

    Sauteed eggplant with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and basil

    US$18.00
  • ZUCCHINE SCAPECE
    US$10.00

Pasta

  • PESCATORA

    Linguine pasta in a light garlic cherry tomato sauce with clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, bay scallops and parsley

    US$45.00
  • RAVIOLI DI CAMPAGNA

    Ravioli pasta filled with sun dried tomatoes and ricotta cheese in a light tomato cream sauce with eggplant and bell peppers topped with basil and parmesan cheese

    US$38.00
  • RAGU NAPOLETANO

    Large tube pasta with slowcooked beef and pork tender meat with italian sausages, sanmarzano sauce, parmesan cheese and basil

    US$39.00
  • RAVIOLI AI FICHI E ASIAGO
    US$40.00
  • PASTA AL POMODORO
    US$24.00
  • KIDS PASTA POMODORO
    US$22.00
  • KIDS CHEESE
    US$22.00
  • SIDE OF PASTA
    US$0.00
  • SEAFOOD CARBONARA
    US$41.00
  • GNOCCHI RIPIENI DINNER
    US$44.00
  • LASAGNA
    US$40.00
  • PORK AND CHANTRELLE CANNELLONI
    US$43.00

Secondi

  • BRASATO DI AGNELLO

    Slow cooked braised lamb shank served with risotto alla milanese

    US$49.00
  • FISH OF THE DAY
    US$44.00
  • TAGLIATA MANZO
    US$51.00
  • POLLO AL LIMONE
    US$43.00

Dessert

  • Torta Al Limoncello
    US$13.00
  • Bomboloni Al Cioccolato
    US$13.00
  • Limone Sorbet In The Shell
    US$15.00
  • Cocco Sorbet In The Shell
    US$15.00
  • Pinapple Sorbet In The Shell
    US$15.00
  • Chocolate Lava Cake
    US$16.00
  • Strawberry Cheesekake
    US$13.00
  • Spumone Gelato
    US$15.00
  • Baked Cassata
    US$8.00
  • BOMBA GELATO
    US$15.00
  • Cantuccini Biscotti
    US$8.00