Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

4.8

700 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Good for special occasions

Montecatini is a stable for Walnut Creek as it opened October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California. Since then, Montecatini Ristorante has become a place for "regulars" to enjoy a true Italian dining experience. We are a loud and bustling environment where many have come to say we're like family. All our dishes are meticulously prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our pastas and entrees are served piping hot from our kitchen to your table.

Montecatini has been awarded "Best of East Bay" for Best Italian Restaurant in the East Bay Area by Diablo Magazine for several years. As of January 2022 our chef, Ermes Paulin, has passed ownership down to two of Montecatini's long-time employees, Terrance and Taylor George. They plan to keep Montecatini thriving on its "old school" vibe while enhancing the cocktail and wine program. So come in and experience Montecatini for yourself and see what a true hidden gem we are!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(925) 943-6608
Website
http://www.montecatinirestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ermes Paulin
Catering
Please email us directly for a catering menu at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Please email us directly to inquire about private events at MontecatiniR@gmail.com

Location
1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Area
Walnut Creek
Cross Street
Between Main and Locust
Parking details
We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
Public transit
Walnut Creek Bart Station
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Offers

Daily Happy Hour from Open - 6:30PM
Multiple dates available
Wed - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00
Montecatini offers a daily Happy Hour featuring marked down wine and cocktails! Make your reservation through our website MontecatiniRestaurant.com or give us a call 925-943-6608

Mozzarella, Pomodori & BasilicoUS$15.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil
CarpaccioUS$18.00
Thinly sliced premium beef, served with capers, Montecatini's special sauce
EscargotUS$18.00
Garlic, Cognac and butter. Please allow ~ 15 min
Prosciutto AntipastoUS$16.00
Zuppa di vongoleUS$20.00
Pancetta Wrapped PrawnsUS$19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone ToscanoUS$10.00
Vegetable Minestrone soup
Insalata della CasaUS$12.00
Butter lettuce, Italian peppers, frittata
Caesar SaladUS$13.00
Hearts of Romaine with GorgonzolaUS$14.00
Radicchio and ArugulaUS$14.00
Two bitter Italian lettuces, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di SpinaciUS$15.00
Fresh spinach, wilted by hot sautéed dressing with fresh mushrooms, pancetta, red onion
Calamari VinaigretteUS$16.00
Shrimp VinaigretteUS$15.00
Insalata di PesceUS$18.00
Bay shrimp, calamari, baby clams, butter lettuce

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al PomodoroUS$23.00
Fettuccine Bolognese US$25.00
Fettuccine PrimaveraUS$25.00
Fresh vegetables, feta cheese, garlic, pesto
Panzotti di FormaggioUS$26.00
Large, house‐made three‐cheese ravioli, fresh tomato sauce
Tortellini MontecatiniUS$26.00
Veal‐filled, w/ prosciutto, peas, light cream sauce
Fettuccine alla CarbonaraUS$27.00
Pancetta, onion, white wine, cream sauce
Lasagne CasalingaUS$26.00
Chef's special recipe. Please allow ~ 25 min
GnocchiUS$25.00
Chef‐made in‐house, choice of sauces: Pesto cream, pomodoro, Bolognese, ETC
Linguine alle VongoleUS$29.00
Fresh clams, baby clams, choice of red / white sauce
Fettuccine alla ViaregginaUS$30.00
House specialty: with large scallops, prawns, bay shrimp, fresh mushrooms, tomato cream sauce. Voted Best Pasta 2016 by readers of Walnut Creek Magazine
Melanzane (Eggplant) ParmigianaUS$25.00
Fresh eggplant, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari SaltatiUS$30.00
Baby squid sautéed, fresh tomato, capers, garlic
Seppia DoreUS$32.00
Calamari steak abalone style, white wine, lemon
Gamberi ScampiUS$31.00
Large prawns, white wine, garlic, parsley, lemon
Scallops al LimoneUS$33.00
Large scallops, lemon, white wine sauce

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla PiccataUS$29.00
Breast of chicken, capers, lemon, white wine. Awarded Best Chicken Piccata 2016 by editors of Diablo Magazine 100 Best Bites of San Francisco East Bay
Pollo Scaloppine con FunghiUS$29.00
Breast of chicken, fresh sautéed mushroom, rosemary, brown sauce
Pollo alla ParmigianaUS$29.00
Breast of chicken with mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce
Pollo alla SchiacciataUS$30.00
Brick pressed baked half chicken with fresh rosemary, garlic. Please allow ~ 30 min

Carne / Veal - Steak

Vitello PiccataUS$31.00
Veal with capers, lemon, white wine sauce
Vitello Scaloppine con FunghiUS$31.00
With fresh mushroom, white wine, rosemary, demi‐glace brown sauce
Vitello alla ParmigianaUS$31.00
With mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce
Vitello SaltimboccaUS$32.00
With prosciutto, mozzarella, sage, demi‐glace brown sauce
New York Pepper SteakUS$38.00
Choice New York steak, black peppercorn, demi‐glace brown sauce
Pork Cutlet Sorrento US$34.00
Bone in pork rack, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, basil, mushrooms, reduction sauce

What 700 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

East Bay
Italian

Review summary

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Montecatini Restaurant in Walnut Creek is a charming Italian trattoria known for its "best authentic Italian" cuisine and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the generous portions, incredible wine selection, and delicious desserts. It's a perfect spot for celebrations and date nights, offering a vibrant atmosphere despite the "high noise level."

700 Reviews

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Randy
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Long stretches of no attention followed by the entree taking forever ( a simple pasta dish with a couple pieces of chicken in it). That was disappointing.
Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut CreekResponded 3 days ago
Hey Randy, thank you for taking the time to review us. We apologize for the long wait time on the entrees! We are in our busy season and are in the process of addressing how to make changes so that we can make sure everyone has an enjoyable experience. With that, will come better time management on table seatings. Thanks! -Montecatini Team
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Angelina
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, and delicious food! The kitchen is next level. We’ve been going there for years and love how welcoming Steve, the host, is when entering. Steve completes the whole wonderful food experience, coming and going. ♥️
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david
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and vibe. The owner sat with us when we were done, Very engaging and is a go to spot. Highly recommend!
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Bram
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! A Walnut Creek favorite…we will be back many times
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Deborah
San Francisco
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were there to celebrate an 80th birthday. It was not the best choice, due to a party of about 12 across from us was extremely loud. It's a small space so I suppose it's somewhat to be expected. The food was excellent, although we waited 45-60 mins to get served due to the large party who had arrived prior.
Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut CreekResponded 3 days ago
Hi Deborah, we greatly appreciate your review! We are sorry to hear the noise level was louder due to a large party. We are taking note of food wait times and will strive to do our best to accommodate so that everyone has an enjoyable experience.
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howard
San Francisco
136 reviews
vip
5.0
136 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had a lovely dinner at Montecatini. Food was delicious and great service
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Mary
San Francisco
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time with wonderful service and outstanding food, as always.
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Fernando
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have nothing but a fine dining experience. I have traveled around looking for good food, good wine, and great service. One travels to Walnut Creek looking for excellent and perfect restaurants to enjoy delicious food and friendships in the restaurant industry. But all l can about say Montecatini it is often imitated but never duplicated. Kudos to the staff, kitchen, and owner Terrance
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Karyn
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We arrived to celebrate a birthday and our wedding anniversary and were warmly greeted by Stephen. It was a special evening complete with Montecatini's signature dished and excellent service. Shout out to our server Rachel who pampered us throughout our 2.5.hour dining experience!
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Cara
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very loud but fun ambiance. Great food, service and martinis!
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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 943-6608.

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek is rated 4.8 stars by 700 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

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Google Map for Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Main and Locust
Area
Walnut Creek
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
Public transit
Walnut Creek Bart Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive Chef
Ermes Paulin
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.montecatinirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(925) 943-6608
Catering
Please email us directly for a catering menu at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Please email us directly to inquire about private events at MontecatiniR@gmail.com

Gift card

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Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Daily Happy Hour from Open - 6:30PM

Antipasti / Appetizers

Mozzarella, Pomodori & BasilicoUS$15.00

CarpaccioUS$18.00

EscargotUS$18.00

Prosciutto AntipastoUS$16.00

Zuppa di vongoleUS$20.00

Pancetta Wrapped PrawnsUS$19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone ToscanoUS$10.00

Insalata della CasaUS$12.00

Caesar SaladUS$13.00

Hearts of Romaine with GorgonzolaUS$14.00

Radicchio and ArugulaUS$14.00

Insalata di SpinaciUS$15.00

Calamari VinaigretteUS$16.00

Shrimp VinaigretteUS$15.00

Insalata di PesceUS$18.00

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al PomodoroUS$23.00

Fettuccine Bolognese US$25.00

Fettuccine PrimaveraUS$25.00

Panzotti di FormaggioUS$26.00

Tortellini MontecatiniUS$26.00

Fettuccine alla CarbonaraUS$27.00

Lasagne CasalingaUS$26.00

GnocchiUS$25.00

Linguine alle VongoleUS$29.00

Fettuccine alla ViaregginaUS$30.00

Melanzane (Eggplant) ParmigianaUS$25.00

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari SaltatiUS$30.00

Seppia DoreUS$32.00

Gamberi ScampiUS$31.00

Scallops al LimoneUS$33.00

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla PiccataUS$29.00

Pollo Scaloppine con FunghiUS$29.00

Pollo alla ParmigianaUS$29.00

Pollo alla SchiacciataUS$30.00

Carne / Veal - Steak

Vitello PiccataUS$31.00

Vitello Scaloppine con FunghiUS$31.00

Vitello alla ParmigianaUS$31.00

Vitello SaltimboccaUS$32.00

New York Pepper SteakUS$38.00

Pork Cutlet Sorrento US$34.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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