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Enzo Ristorante Italiano, Carmel, CA

Enzo Ristorante Italiano

4.5
4.5
452 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
22:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
If a Western Mediterranean version of life exists, you will find it nestled between Ocean ave and Seventh st on San Carlos Street in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The European style village nestled above a picturesque white sandy beach is the perfect backdrop to "ENZO". At Enzo, you will be beckoned by the rustically charming patios surrounded by draping bougainvillea on a sundrenched day or the cozy and simplistic interior warmed by the fireplace when the cool fog blankets the coast.

Calabria is a southern region in Italy where the owner, Enzo, comes from. Calabria is a place where life is still slow.

It's the beauty, the passion, the family, the love...

this is what you will find at Enzo...simplicity, love, comfort, family!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 624-6545
  • Website
    http://www.enzocarmel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    "Italo", from Italy

Menu

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What 452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Enzo Ristorante Italiano is cherished in Carmel for its "delizioso" regional Italian cuisine, with sauces made in-house. Regular patrons rave about its "superb food" and "phenomenal service." The ambiance is cozy and romantic, perfect for a memorable dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "must" for authentic Italian flavors.

452 Reviews

  1. Tomas

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small italian restaurant, cozy with excellent food

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  2. Kirsi

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The pasta dish , crab ravioli, was amazing. Very authentic Italian cooking. The pear salad was a bit disappointing because there were only very small pieces of pear in it and the pear was not ripe. The atmosphere is bistro like, not fancy, but comfortable and cozy. Friendly staff. We would definitely go back - the food is great value for the price .

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  3. Courtney

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place is cute and small but quaint. Sadly though the food just wasn’t very good. Our salad had tomatoes with zero flavor and they said they didn’t have any vinegar when I requested some to add?? The entrees were ok - I was very excited to have the pesto pasta but the pesto was very thin and kinda just oily. Dessert was also a big disappointment - we ate like one bite each as the crème brulee was overcooked or had a very weird texture. Our waiter saw that we only took one bite each but didn’t even ask if we liked it and only seemed to want to get us our check. So sadly we had a relatively expensive bad meal.

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  4. Brian

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing short rib ravioli. What made it super delicious was the sliced truffles.

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  5. Lyn

    VIP

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! I live in Santa Barbara and would drive back just for this restaurant

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  6. Jeanelle

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful experience when eating here! Great ambiance and the service is always top notch! We return every time we travel to Carmel!

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  7. Lynn

    VIP

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant with fabulous Italian menu. Choices include reasonable prices to expensive. If you are going to the Sunset Center for a performance this restaurant is a must.

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  8. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fine but the service from our head waiter was strange. He insulted our original wine selection and recommended another (which was indeed good) but the attitude was off putting. We ordered both appetizers and mains and within 5 minutes (appetizers not even out yet), my daughter changed her mind on her main entree order so we called the waiter over and he would not let her change. The rest of the wait staff and bussers were friendly but we just couldn’t get over the head waiter’s (he might have been the manager?) attitude. We won’t be going back.

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  9. Cynthia

    VIP

    Portugal

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable. Food was outstanding. Great selection of wine. Ambiance was romantic and charming.

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  10. AVegasDay

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining experience in Carmel. Truly we have visited there for years and dined in many many establishments. The food and service here was exceptional. Well done!

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FAQs

Enzo Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-6545.

Enzo Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.5 stars by 452 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Enzo Ristorante Italiano

San Carlos Street, Between Ocean Ave & 7th Street,, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Carlos Street, between Ocean Ave and 7th Street
  • Area
    Carmel
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    "Italo", from Italy
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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