The seafood pasta is made of fresh hand-made pappardelle. 100/10 the best pasta me and my partner ever had.
The clam chowder we ordered was pretty salty though. We returned it that day. And the waiter can probably be more responsive on service.
I would say 60% of restaurants in Monterey are for tourists, meaning it is one time business. But this place, their pasta is made with passion. Do book in advance, the waiting can be long.
WK
Wahid Khugiani
Oct 4, 2026
I had a salmon, btw I didn’t finish it after the second bite.
The best Italian restaurant I have been to. A little small, but thats what makes it cozy. You walk in and they have someone making pasta in the front which was very cool to see. Our waiter was very kind and chose a delicious wine for us. I had the cacio e pepe and it was delicious! I can not wait to go back again and try something else as all of their dishes looked amazing!
CJ
Chyna Johnson
Sep 21, 2026
We’re from out of town, and after spending the day in Big Sur, we came back to Pacific Grove and quickly realized that almost every restaurant closed around 9 PM. We found Il Vecchio on TikTok, called, and were immediately greeted by someone so friendly who told us to come on in. We arrived around 8:35 PM, and I’m so glad we did!
Our server, Leo, was absolutely AMAZING, so friendly, helpful, and genuinely kind. I ordered the spicy shrimp pasta, which I loved, but I wasn’t a fan of the texture of the noodles. Even though the kitchen was getting ready to close, they went out of their way to make me plain noodles and even sent over extra sauce so I could still fully enjoy my meal.
That level of service, especially in a new city after a long day, truly made our night. 🤍 Leo went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed and taken care of. You should be incredibly proud to have him representing your establishment. He is fantastic!
We will absolutely be back, largely because of the wonderful experience Leo gave us. 10/10 service and hospitality!
Stopped by a month ago and has been the best find ever, we came back again because it’s such a lovely restaurant. The food is amazing, from the handmade pasta and the flavorful sauces to the delicious and authentic entrees. But another favorite has been the hospitable service and staff. The chef, hostess, and the servers are all so welcoming and kind, you can’t resist coming back. Jordan and Matthew specifically attended to us and they were amazing! Even after traveling internationally, il vecchio is a forever favorite restaurant of mine.