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Il Tegamino, Carmel, CA

Il Tegamino

4.6
4.6
1126 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    Between Lincoln/Monte Verde behind Cottage of Sweets
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Tegamino in Carmel offers "amazing flavorful food" with favorites like fresh pastas and ragu. The "service was outstanding" and the atmosphere is cozy and intimate. Some reviews noted inconsistencies, but many guests consider it a "hidden jewel" and "one of the best" spots for authentic Italian cuisine.

1,126 Reviews
  1. marina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! We made reservations for Valentine’s Day and it was perfect. Food was delicious and staff was amazing!

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  2. Andrew

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in the Bay Area, maybe the best in California!

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  3. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    95 reviews

    4.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent meal! Both the Lasagna and the Cannellini were great. The only reason for e stars instead of 5 was the Romaine Salad had way too much garlic in the dressing. But, we will definitely come back when we are in Carmel again!

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  4. Kayla

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience here! The wait staff, ambiance, and food were all top notch. As a Carmel local this will now be one of our go to restaurants. The zucchini with bread basket appetizer was like nothing we’ve had before.. sooo delicious. My husband got the seafood pasta and said it was the best he’s had in his life and he orders it everywhere lol. I got the fig and asiago ravioli and it was soo so good, creamy yet light!! We got the warm filled donuts for dessert which were also amazing.

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  5. Jean

    VIP

    San Francisco

    108 reviews

    4.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a very good restaurant with delicious Italian food.

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  6. Raelena

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and very nice atmosphere. Service great! Would recommend!

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  7. Marissa

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, amazing flavorful food! The fresh pastas are the best.

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  8. Clifton

    VIP

    Charleston

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious atmosphere a little stark but good service. We will go again.

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  9. rosella

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was welcoming and helpful. The food delicious. Will definitely eat there again.

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  10. Teri

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Tegamino was recommended to us by good friends. They were absolutely right - what a great place! Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding. We will definitely return to this quaint Italian restaurant.

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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 1126 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 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • 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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