We dine at il vecchio often. The food is fantastic, consistent and very reasonably priced! We love the staff and atmosphere. It feels very authentic to Italian restaurants we have visited in Italy!

All the charm of casual and rustic atmosphere. Good food and fun place to dine. Italian (from Italy, not American) food. A gem.

The Pesto Gnocchi I had was very respectable, but the Carbonara that my wife ordered was really delicious. The atmosphere may not be an in your face nautical theme, but I definitely got an old sea/ship sorta vibe outta the place. Get reservations, because the place was packed, and seating is too.

During our recent stay in Monterey, my husband and I stumbled across this restaurant. Don't let the typical "store front" facade fool you. The inside is well appointed and the ambiance is enchanting. The food quality and service was impeccable. We were not rushed and found all the staff to be courteous and attentive. The pasta and sauces were very... More

Great food, wonderful hospitality, nice ambiance, and outstanding service were all the ingredients to a perfect dining experience. We had the Gnocchi al Gorgonzola for an appetizer, with an excellent house salad. For the main course, we had steelhead salmon with scampi, and chicken marsala, both beautifully presented and delicious. The place is packed, make sure that you have reservations.... More

My wife and I had dinner at Distasio's on the Bay in Morro Bay the previous evening and it was so outstanding, that we were still in the mood for Italian when we arrived in Pacific Grove. Checking TripAdvisor, we noted that il vecchio had a high rating so we gave it a try during the lunch period when they... More

Nice dinner, nice ambiance. Good was pretty good, especially for the price. My husband and I split and liked the chicken Marsala. My daughter had carbonara, which was also good. My son's pesto pasta was severely over basil-ed and we like basil. The waiter was a little cloying, but very professional. He actually brought my daughter two half servings of... More

Three Italian April Birthdays, less than a week apart, could not have been spent in a better place! Every year, we pick a night in-between to enjoy dinner out with our best friends. When you reach your mid 60's and lived your whole life in the Salinas Valley, it's not always easy to find a good Italian restaurant you haven't... More

Been here six or seven times now. Every meal has been superb. Great Italian food at a reasonable price. Can be busy on weekends so call ahead fir a reservation.