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La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA

La Mia Cucina

4.9
4.9
1033 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Stroll along 17th St., between Lighthouse and Laurel and you will find one of the Peninsula’s favorite spots, La Mia Cucina. This little jewel, with its fresh ambiance and tantalizing menu, is popular with everyone. The colorful European advertising posters that enliven the walls, are “originals, not reproductions.” That phrase is accurate in describing La Mia Cucina itself. From the comfortable linen white decor, accented beautifully by those turn-of-the-century posters, to the hand-crafted entrees and desserts, everything about La Mia Cucina says fresh and original. Owner Michael’s specialty, his ravioli dishes, are a renowned local favorite, and for good reason. They are hand made, with all the care that only a lifetime of creative food combining can bring. In addition to pasta, La Mia Cucina is known for it's fresh fish and meat specials. The desserts are made in-house by his wife Paula and daughter Michaela, and the service is personal and inviting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-2416
  • Website
    http://lamiacucinaristorante.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Scanlon
  • Private party facilities
    La Mia Cucina offers a private room for parties up to 40.
  • Location
    208 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross street
    Lighthouse & Laurel
  • Parking details
    Large, free parking lot in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

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What 1,033 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • California Central Coast

    Best Value

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Mia Cucina is a charming Italian restaurant in Pacific Grove, known for its "terrific service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the lobster ravioli and the warm, family-like atmosphere. The owners, Paula and Michael, often greet diners personally, ensuring "an amazing dining experience." A must-visit for locals and tourists alike!

1,033 Reviews

  1. Liam

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience from start to finish. Michael, the owner, and his wife Paula were fantastic hosts. We found this gem after a poor experience at a neighboring restaurant, but unfortunately they were just closing. Michael and Paula were so personable we had to try their place the following night. They accommodated us early (we were eager to go ;-) and from there on the dinner was perfection. The house made sausages were delightful. The Bolognese was truly inspired. Ravioli selection tremendous. From the amuse-bouche, to the appetizer, through salad, to entrée, everything was delicious and tasted farm fresh. On top of this, service and personal attention from all of the staff was exceptional. Prices were very reasonable and selection was remarkable. I only wish we lived closer so I could eat there more often.

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  2. Dianne VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are always happy to return to this family run restaurant, and it never disappoints.

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  3. SRvisitor

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful place! My wife and I came here about 10 years ago and I was so impressed with their hospitality. We’ve been back a few times for our anniversary and the food and service is always excellent. My wife has passed but I still celebrate our anniversary and had the most wonderful time. Great food and a nice conversation with the owner. I’ll keep coming here!

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  4. Kathleen VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous authentic Italian food.Friendly service .

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  5. Terri VIP

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food, service, ambiance! Chef talks with guests; specials weekly.

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  6. CindyL

    Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Loved knowing a portion of our cost went to the PG library too.

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  7. MJ

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dining experience. Food was very good and the ambiance and service was exceptional ! We will definitely be back and look forward to exploring the menu more. The Tiramisu is a must have.

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  8. scott

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been looking for a restaurant that serves veal. Which was a staple of Italian restaurants. For some reason that changed from serving veal to chicken. I love chicken but when I go to an Italian restaurant I want veal. Their Veal Marsala was excellent. My wife ordered their Mushroom Ravioli. The only thing that would have made my dinner even better would have been to offer the Mushroom Ravioli instead of the rice. However, my rice was very good. The asparagus was steamed and very fresh. It must have been hand picked by whoever provides them their vegetables.

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  9. Ana

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mía Cucina is a place we visit every single year on our yearly trip to Carmel. The servers are amazing and attentive, the chef always comes out to ask about our food. The food is always amazing. The experience is always consistently outstanding. We look forward to it every year.

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  10. Abe

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very relaxing evening at La Mia Cucina.....started with a warm greeting from the hostess and continued with the friendly and attentive staff. All the homemade pastas sounded great but ordered the veal masala instaed...it was a wise choice......looking forward to a return visit!

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FAQs

La Mia Cucina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 373-2416.

La Mia Cucina is rated 4.9 stars by 1033 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Mia Cucina

208 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lighthouse & Laurel
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Large, free parking lot in front of restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Scanlon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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