Il Vecchio

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   Guchmyster

   San Francisco16 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We are locals and always circle back around to places we like in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside and Carmel. Il Vecchio is one of those places that we know the food will always be good. This trip was less than stellar. It was a Saturday night, but not particularly busy. We (party of two) were sat down on the less busy side of the restaurant, and it was 10 minutes before our waiter noticed us. We ordered a salad to share and two entrees, but nothing from the bar tonight. Another couple next to us, seat on the bar side that had been sat 7 minutes after us, got served the same salad to share that we had ordered minutes before them. In fact they finished their entrees and were on their second glasses of wine before we were served our meal. Staff did come out of the kitchen to apologize, but it was such an odd experience. Our waiter apologized after we had to ask for our check as well, I guess he could read our annoyance from having to ask after just being left and forgotten. The food was as good as ever, and this was just another night out, though if it had been something special, I’d probably have to hold my partner back.
   

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   Don VIP

   Denver49 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Great meal! They were down a person so service was a bit slow. But great guys in their team. Very busy in a fun way. Everyone's food was delicious. If we lived here, this would be a regular stop.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   St. Louis3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service. Will make sure we visit again
   

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   Nicole

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was amazing and the food was full of flavor and delicious. This was my first time here and overall a great experience. I highly recommend eating here!!
   

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   GailJ

   Sacramento2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Mixed review: great cocktail, arancini appetizer and dessert. Not a great Caesar salad - decent dressing but the salad was chopped, crumbs instead of croutons and loads of cucumbers. Pastas were al dente. Not much chicken on the cacio e pepe. Lots of scallops and prawns (but no clams) on the saffron pappardelle. It was over sauced and heavy. Nice atmosphere.
   

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   Robin VIP

   Central Coast80 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   New owner, new menu selections, good size portions, good food.
   

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   Jacqulyn

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was fantastic and well worth the prices.
   

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   Mary

   San Francisco22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Il Vecchio is back on course. After the pandemic, we were disappointed the couple of times we visited. But now, they are back to what were remembered. Their pastas are yummy, nice size portions, great combinations of sauces/proteins. The desserts are delicious. We do miss the take home desserts that they used to have available. Service was a little off, 2 of us received our meals long before the 3rd person's entree arrived. The same happened with the dessert orders. All in all, we'll be back.
   

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   Paxton

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An amazing Italian experience. The cocktails were amazing and the food was divine.
   

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    Nancy VIP

    Yorkshire36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Fabulous food, huge portions...we took home doggie bags of both our appetizers and entrees. We had the beet and orange salad, crab risotto arancini, lamb pappardelle, and orechetie pasta, and then their incredible gelato sundaes. Everything was absolutely delicious.
    

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