La Mia Cucina

4.8

1013 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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

Popular dishes

What 1,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Best Service
California Central Coast
Best Value
California Central Coast
Neighborhood gem
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

Review summary

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La Mia Cucina is a charming Italian gem in Pacific Grove, celebrated for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and "phenomenal food." Guests feel like family, thanks to "exceptional service" from owners Paula and Michael. With a delightful menu of fresh, homemade dishes, it's perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

1,013 Reviews

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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My sister and I had a nice dinner with attentive service. Food was quite good in a nice atmosphere.
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Delma
San Francisco
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dinner at Mia Cucina. We both loved the fresh focaccia and the super flavorful olive oil we dipped into! My pasta primavera with chicken was loaded with fresh veggies and the creamy sauce was not too heavy yet coated the linguini perfectly. My companion’s chicken dish was perfectly cooked and seasoned and he especially enjoyed the orzo. The blood orange sorbet topped off the meal!
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Patricia
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wish we had found this place earlier on our frequent visits to Carmel.
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Mark
VIP
Denver
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about this place. Always on my list when visiting
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Maren
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous dining experience! I’ve been aware of this restaurant forever but this was my first visit. The mushroom ravioli was delicious and perfectly seasoned, and the seasonal salad with persimmons and Meyer lemon vinaigrette was perfect. It has a perfect neighborhood restaurant vibe that is hard to find; we will return!
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Robert
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably our Pacific Grove favorite. Always good service and we can count on a good meal, start to finish.
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Kasra
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Michael, Paula, and their staff are phenomenal! They will make you feel right at home as they offer A+ service with the most unique and tasty Italian dishes (appetizers, entrees, and desserts) along with a plethora of wine options. If you're in the Monterey Peninsula for a visit you must spend one night with them, but make sure to reserve a table ahead of time. They will treat you like family and you won't be disappointed!
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Michelle
Monterrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and wine every thing is from scratch. Don’t forget to leave room for desert.
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monique
Central Coast
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous as always. Lasagna was so good. Mushroom ravioli on point and the cherry cake Devine. Awesome service as well.
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Steve
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another wonderful dinner at La Mia Cucina. We started with the Arancini and Crab/Prawn Cakes, then shared a pasta dish, Tortiglioni with Sausage. All three were very tasty. I had the Sandabs as my entree and our guests ordered the Portobello Mushroom Ravioli. I would recommend both highly. Throughout the meal, the owner was gracious and helpful. We brought our own wine that had unfortunately turned bad, so he helped us select a nice replacement. We will be back.
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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 4.8 stars by 1013 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://lamiacucinaristorante.com/
Phone number
(831) 373-2416
Private party facilities
La Mia Cucina offers a private room for parties up to 40.

La Mia Cucina

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lobster Ravioli

Chicken Piccata

Caesar Salad

Menu

What 1,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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