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Il Tegamino, Carmel, CA

Il Tegamino

4.6
4.6
1151 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
SS of Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde We are tucked in the Courtyard, behind the Cottage of Sweets, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 1,151 people are saying

Il Tegamino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Tegamino offers a cozy, authentic Italian dining experience in Carmel. Enthusiasts rave about the "best pasta ever," with standout dishes like the lamb shank and ragu. The "wonderful food and ambiance" make it a treasured spot. Although occasionally pricey, the "service was truly outstanding," enhancing the overall experience.

1,151 Reviews
  1. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are excellent. We put it on our list to come to on our next visit

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  2. roxana

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    a fantastic hidden little gem with great food and excellent service. the desserts are spectacular, the pasta was lovely as well. very underrated, but highly worth it

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  3. Laura VIP

    Seattle28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband said his Italian Grandmother would have loved the food. The sauces tasted like she had nursed them in her kitchen for the past two days. The lamb shank has immediately gone to 'best ever' on our tracker. Service was great and the evening was wonderful. Worth the effort to get a seat at this very small, but very good spot.

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  4. Christy VIP

    New York City44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little hard to find but worth looking for! Great Italian food! The appetizers were amazing and the seafood linguine was amazing!

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  5. John VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy dinner at this quaint restaurant on our annual trip to Carmel/Pebble. Tremendous food from a tiny kitchen and friendly staff.

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  6. Lynne VIP

    Tahoe53 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a reflection of our first 5 minutes only as we cancelled our visit soon after we arrived. I dine out frequently, I have food allergies to shrimp and nuts. On this visit, as we have dined here before, I let the server know my allergies and asked for help with the menu choices. I asked for help choosing between two likely entrees and salads. I then had the experience of the entire restaurant learning of my food allergies as the server then quite loudly announced that they couldn't assure me that the kitchen could accommodate me as there is cross contamination. I said I understood, as I have eaten at El Tagamino before, always carry EpiPens, and am quite careful about my food choices. I then received another loud speech to the entire room about my food allergies. At this point I decided she was more interested in communicating with the room as a whole instead of just to me and I was exhausted by this game. Understanding that EVERY SINGLE RESTAURANT in Carmel was able to handle my request to keep candied walnuts off my salad. SO, since Open Table sent an email asking how my dining went, I'm here to say not well.

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  7. Joe

    Hawaii5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    While the star was friendly, the food was oily and very bland. Not worth the high prices. Would not return.

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  8. Hoa

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food tasty very good. It was a new restaurant for my party. Everyone was very happy with the food and ambience. The staffs were very professional and attentive.

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  9. Guy

    Atlanta48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful flavor and interestingly pleasing new twist on traditional recipes. I would recommend eating at Il Tegamino.

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  10. Sofia

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and ambiance! Will return again!

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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 1151 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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
    Bar Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm 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
  • 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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