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Il Tegamino, Carmel, CA

Il Tegamino

4.6
4.6
1106 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Just steps off Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel, California, Il Tegamino is Carmel's favorite hidden gem. Wander past Carmel's iconic candy shop to find us tucked behind boutiques in a courtyard off the beaten path. We are a tiny restaurant charmingly hidden in Carmel-by-the-Sea's first courtyard. Dine al fresco in our outdoor space within The Court of the Golden Bough courtyard complete with standing heaters and an awning or feel transported to an authentic Italian bistro in our bustling small dining room. We welcome you to come grab a glass of vino in our new wine room. As a local small business, you will often find owner Giuseppe at your table side to welcome you and serve his menu of Italian comfort food inspired by his upbringing in Southern Italy.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 677-6750
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Giuseppe Panzuto
  • Catering
    Established in 2015, Il Tegamino is a family run restaurant owned by Giuseppe Panzuto in Carmel-by-the-Sea specializing in authentic Southern Italian Comfort Food. Giuseppe was born and raised in Napoli, Italy and enjoys sharing his culture and cuisine with guests
  • Private party facilities
    We offer buyout options of the entire restaurant, just the interior, or the outdoor courtyard. Prices depend on the day of the week and season. To start the booking process, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/tegamino-buyout

What 1,106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Tegamino is a charming Italian restaurant in Carmel, celebrated for its "authentic Italian food" and "phenomenal" service. Guests love the cozy outdoor seating and standout dishes like gnocchi and seafood linguine. Although some find it pricey, many rave about its "delicious" offerings, making it a "must-go" destination for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,106 Reviews
  1. Megan

    VIP

    Central Coast

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is our go-to for consistently excellent, imaginative, traditional Italian cuisine. Grazi Mille!

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  2. Savannah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and the staff was kind and fun. A very memorable experience!

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  3. Cody

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Tegamino is one of our ‘go to’ when in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Fantastic Italian food! Nice wine list Excellent service Cozy atmosphere We have found reservations are needed regardless of season, day of week or time

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  4. Jessica

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the rest of the reviews maybe it’s an off day for them. Service was quite good, but the food was fair at best. $43 for a pasta is honestly on the higher end, so I did have higher expectations. But I think it’s fair to expect every seafood component of a seafood linguine to have the same temperature as the noodles—the seafood should be at least warm. It’s a simple time management issue but I do think it’s critical. The seafood bucatini carbonara was slightly under seasoned, but the ragu was perfect. Also, if you like your noodles to be properly al dente you should specify, otherwise they cook it a bit more to accommodate the “general public”.

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  5. LuisC

    VIP

    Frankfurt

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was the first time at Il Tegamino. Came with my family , a group of eight persons and service was very good. Appetizers were all good, salads were fresh and tasty. Main dishes were very good and plentiful. The only issue was the wine. We ordered a bottle of Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc and it was tainted. When I told the waiter he did not believed me . You could even smell the bad smell that came out as soon as he opened the bottle. A good waiter should identify that and replace the bottle. We chose a different bottle of another wine as they did not had any more of the one We ordered. In general it was a good experience and I would come again. Priced a bit over the other Italian restaurants in the area and do not have an alcohol license for hard liquors.

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  6. Christo

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    True Italian restaurant. The food was great. The service is very good too

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  7. Lindsay

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our family enjoyed dining at II Tegamino . It’s a quaint restaurant that invites you into a more personable experience. You are greeted and waited on by the owner and friendly staff eagerly awaiting to accommodate your dining experience . The food was fresh and absolutely delicious ! Lasagna is a must have , as well as the fried zucchini to dip your fresh bread in . We will definitely be back when we come back to Carmel to visit .

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  8. Claudia

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After coming here for a few times, this charming Italian restaurant has become a must for us while in Carmel. The food is beyond exceptional. My fav is the Ragu, Jessepe mother’s recipe, which seem to be part of the menu for the last 10 years. You may experience here something infrequent at other places, the friendliness, and charisma the owner makes you feel at home .

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  9. Natasha

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal I’ve ever had. Highly recommend! We had the seafood carbonara and ragu.

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  10. Gabriel

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived an hour and a half earlier than our reservation. We didn't get the original table inside as we had planned, but was given a table outside, and it seemed a little more romantic of a setting. Service was great from beginning to end, and the Canneloni plate was phenomenal, the dessert was fantastic, the Lemon Sponge Cake. I will definitely come to this restaurant again when in the area.

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FAQs

Il Tegamino does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Il Tegamino also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 677-6750.

Il Tegamino is rated 4.6 stars by 1106 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
20:00
Booked 9 times today

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Google Map for Il Tegamino

SS of Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde We are tucked in the Courtyard, behind the Cottage of Sweets, Carmel, CA 93921

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Lincoln/Monte Verde behind Cottage of Sweets
  • Area
    Carmel
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street parking only. Il Tegamino is located in a historic courtyard not visible from any street. There are two access points.One is off of Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde behind the Cottage of Sweets candy shop.The other access point is up the staircase in the corner of the parking lot of the Casa de Carmel hotel.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giuseppe Panzuto
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (831) 677-6750
  • Catering
    Established in 2015, Il Tegamino is a family run restaurant owned by Giuseppe Panzuto in Carmel-by-the-Sea specializing in authentic Southern Italian Comfort Food. Giuseppe was born and raised in Napoli, Italy and enjoys sharing his culture and cuisine with guests
  • Private party facilities
    We offer buyout options of the entire restaurant, just the interior, or the outdoor courtyard. Prices depend on the day of the week and season. To start the booking process, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/tegamino-buyout
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