Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

Name: Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek
Address: 1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94596
Telephone: (925) 943-6608
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

773 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Montecatini is a stable for Walnut Creek as it opened October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California. Since then, Montecatini Ristorante has become a place for "regulars" to enjoy a true Italian dining experience. We are a loud and bustling environment where many have come to say we're like family. All our dishes are meticulously prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our pastas and entrees are served piping hot from our kitchen to your table.

Montecatini has been awarded "Best of East Bay" for Best Italian Restaurant in the East Bay Area by Diablo Magazine for several years. As of January 2022 our chef, Ermes Paulin, has passed ownership down to two of Montecatini's long-time employees, Terrance and Taylor George. They plan to keep Montecatini thriving on its "old school" vibe while enhancing the cocktail and wine program. So come in and experience Montecatini for yourself and see what a true hidden gem we are!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(925) 943-6608
Website
http://www.montecatinirestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ermes Paulin
Catering
Please email us directly for a catering menu at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Please email us directly to inquire about private events at MontecatiniR@gmail.com

Location
1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Cross street
Between Main and Locust
Parking details
We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
Public transit
Walnut Creek Bart Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Offers

Daily Happy Hour from Open - 6:30PM
Multiple dates available
Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Montecatini offers a daily Happy Hour featuring marked down wine and cocktails! Make your reservation through our website MontecatiniRestaurant.com or give us a call 925-943-6608

Mozzarella, Pomodori & Basilico$15.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil
Carpaccio$18.00
Thinly sliced premium beef, served with capers, Montecatini's special sauce
Escargot$18.00
Garlic, Cognac and butter. Please allow ~ 15 min
Prosciutto Antipasto$16.00
Zuppa di vongole$20.00
Pancetta Wrapped Prawns$19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone Toscano$10.00
Vegetable Minestrone soup
Insalata della Casa$12.00
Butter lettuce, Italian peppers, frittata
Caesar Salad$13.00
Hearts of Romaine with Gorgonzola$14.00
Radicchio and Arugula$14.00
Two bitter Italian lettuces, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di Spinaci$15.00
Fresh spinach, wilted by hot sautéed dressing with fresh mushrooms, pancetta, red onion
Calamari Vinaigrette$16.00
Shrimp Vinaigrette$15.00
Insalata di Pesce$18.00
Bay shrimp, calamari, baby clams, butter lettuce

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al Pomodoro$23.00
Fettuccine Bolognese $25.00
Fettuccine Primavera$25.00
Fresh vegetables, feta cheese, garlic, pesto
Panzotti di Formaggio$26.00
Large, house‐made three‐cheese ravioli, fresh tomato sauce
Tortellini Montecatini$26.00
Veal‐filled, w/ prosciutto, peas, light cream sauce
Fettuccine alla Carbonara$27.00
Pancetta, onion, white wine, cream sauce
Lasagne Casalinga$26.00
Chef's special recipe. Please allow ~ 25 min
Gnocchi$25.00
Chef‐made in‐house, choice of sauces: Pesto cream, pomodoro, Bolognese, ETC
Linguine alle Vongole$29.00
Fresh clams, baby clams, choice of red / white sauce
Fettuccine alla Viareggina$30.00
House specialty: with large scallops, prawns, bay shrimp, fresh mushrooms, tomato cream sauce. Voted Best Pasta 2016 by readers of Walnut Creek Magazine
Melanzane (Eggplant) Parmigiana$25.00
Fresh eggplant, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari Saltati$30.00
Baby squid sautéed, fresh tomato, capers, garlic
Seppia Dore$32.00
Calamari steak abalone style, white wine, lemon
Gamberi Scampi$31.00
Large prawns, white wine, garlic, parsley, lemon
Scallops al Limone$33.00
Large scallops, lemon, white wine sauce

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla Piccata$29.00
Breast of chicken, capers, lemon, white wine. Awarded Best Chicken Piccata 2016 by editors of Diablo Magazine 100 Best Bites of San Francisco East Bay
Pollo Scaloppine con Funghi$29.00
Breast of chicken, fresh sautéed mushroom, rosemary, brown sauce
Pollo alla Parmigiana$29.00
Breast of chicken with mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce
Pollo alla Schiacciata$30.00
Brick pressed baked half chicken with fresh rosemary, garlic. Please allow ~ 30 min

Carne / Veal - Steak

Vitello Piccata$31.00
Veal with capers, lemon, white wine sauce
Vitello Scaloppine con Funghi$31.00
With fresh mushroom, white wine, rosemary, demi‐glace brown sauce
Vitello alla Parmigiana$31.00
With mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, tomato cream sauce
Vitello Saltimbocca$32.00
With prosciutto, mozzarella, sage, demi‐glace brown sauce
New York Pepper Steak$38.00
Choice New York steak, black peppercorn, demi‐glace brown sauce
Pork Cutlet Sorrento $34.00
Bone in pork rack, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, basil, mushrooms, reduction sauce

What 773 people are saying

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Best Food
East Bay
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Montecatini Restaurant in Walnut Creek offers a delightful Italian dining experience, with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it perfect for celebrations. Standout dishes include the "best calamari steak" and "heavenly tiramisu." Despite occasional noise, the vibrant atmosphere adds to its charm.

773 Reviews

D
Denise
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Montecatini has been our go to dining experience for special events. They never disappoint!
Is this helpful?
D
Dana
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I would go back again. Food service was excellent . Brought sample of wine decorated for our anniversary bought out desert. The only thing was the ambiance was a little loud.
Is this helpful?
A
Alona
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would give Service 10 stars! They made my son’s birthday celebration extra special. The specials were great (salmon and a pasta with dried tomatoes) as were the eggplant and veal.
Is this helpful?
C
Clark
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner with friends. I dreaded going once again paying a lot of food for mediocre food. I was pleasantly surprised with a wonderful dinner (steak) and a drink and appetizers and my wife and I paid about $120 with tip. Thanks we will be back.
Is this helpful?
K
Karen VIP
San Francisco35 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed that it was unusually loud. 2 large and noisy tables celebrating birthdays. Service was perfect and the food was yummy. The steamed clams, and the salmon special with capers, were both outstanding.
Is this helpful?
C
Carolyn VIP
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We revisited Montecatini on a recent Wednesday evening and were surprised and pleased to see that it was full of happy diners. Our last visit to eat at the restaurant was just before the COVID lockdown, and there were some changes. The interior has been repainted, including the ceiling, and the result is warm and inviting. As usual, the staff was friendly and gracious and welcoming. Most importantly, the menu hasn’t changed much - all our favorites are available, and prices, remarkably, remain quite reasonable. We chose the fettuccini a la Regina and abalone-style calamari steak, and both were as good as ever. We shared the Caesar salad - outstanding! We will return soon!
Is this helpful?
C
Chanel
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Italian comfort food and lovely wine list!
Is this helpful?
D
Dieter
San Francisco7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is excellent… service is excellent. Very nice people! Wonderful place. We love coming back, but we know it’s going to be very loud.
Is this helpful?
M
Mark
Houston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Have eaten here many times and also had same waitress. For whatever reason, perhaps 6:30 reservation, it was about an hour from ordering mains until ready.
Is this helpful?
C
Cris VIP
Hawaii34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place to celebrate a birthday. The food is always great here. The special was particularly awesome with lots of tender beef chunks and sauce with the fresh pasta. Loved the ravioli and tortellini and the scallops pasta dish too. The tiramisu is heavenly and so were the strawberries. Service is always great. Be prepared to speak loudly with your table mates.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 943-6608.

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek is rated 4.8 stars by 773 OpenTable diners.

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Google Map for Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

1528 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

Cross street
Between Main and Locust
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We suggest parking at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts Parking Garage on Locust St. and Civic Drive. (Rates most of the time:1st hour free, $0.50/hr afterwards.)
Public transit
Walnut Creek Bart Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Ermes Paulin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.montecatinirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(925) 943-6608
Catering
Please email us directly for a catering menu at MontecatiniR@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Please email us directly to inquire about private events at MontecatiniR@gmail.com

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Daily Happy Hour from Open - 6:30PM

Antipasti / Appetizers

Mozzarella, Pomodori & Basilico$15.00

Carpaccio$18.00

Escargot$18.00

Prosciutto Antipasto$16.00

Zuppa di vongole$20.00

Pancetta Wrapped Prawns$19.00

Minestre-Insalate / Soup-Salads

Minestrone Toscano$10.00

Insalata della Casa$12.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Hearts of Romaine with Gorgonzola$14.00

Radicchio and Arugula$14.00

Insalata di Spinaci$15.00

Calamari Vinaigrette$16.00

Shrimp Vinaigrette$15.00

Insalata di Pesce$18.00

Pasta & Italian Specialties

Capellini al Pomodoro$23.00

Fettuccine Bolognese $25.00

Fettuccine Primavera$25.00

Panzotti di Formaggio$26.00

Tortellini Montecatini$26.00

Fettuccine alla Carbonara$27.00

Lasagne Casalinga$26.00

Gnocchi$25.00

Linguine alle Vongole$29.00

Fettuccine alla Viareggina$30.00

Melanzane (Eggplant) Parmigiana$25.00

Pesce / Seafood

Calamari Saltati$30.00

Seppia Dore$32.00

Gamberi Scampi$31.00

Scallops al Limone$33.00

Pollo / Chicken

Pollo alla Piccata$29.00

Pollo Scaloppine con Funghi$29.00

Pollo alla Parmigiana$29.00

Pollo alla Schiacciata$30.00

Carne / Veal - Steak

Vitello Piccata$31.00

Vitello Scaloppine con Funghi$31.00

Vitello alla Parmigiana$31.00

Vitello Saltimbocca$32.00

New York Pepper Steak$38.00

Pork Cutlet Sorrento $34.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek restaurant rated?

Does Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek offer gift cards?

Is Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card