Enzo Ristorante Italiano

4.5

452 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

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

Location
San Carlos Street, Between Ocean Ave & 7th Street,, Carmel, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
San Carlos Street, between Ocean Ave and 7th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Healthy
California Central Coast
Romantic
Monterey / Carmel
Healthy
Monterey / Carmel
Neighborhood 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

T
Tomas
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small italian restaurant, cozy with excellent food
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Kirsi
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 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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Courtney
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Brian
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 25, 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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Lyn
VIP
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 23, 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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Jeanelle
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 23, 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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Lynn
VIP
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 12, 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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Karen
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 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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Cynthia
VIP
Portugal
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 1, 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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AVegasDay
Las Vegas
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 1, 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross street
San Carlos Street, between Ocean Ave and 7th Street
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.enzocarmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 624-6545

Enzo Ristorante Italiano

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What 452 people are saying

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