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Little Napoli

Dolores St AT 7th Ave, Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 626-6335
Ranked #21 of 111 restaurants in Carmel
4.0 of 5 stars 157 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Old fashioned italo american restaurant with charme, but untidy unspectacular food and above average prices. Blank Tables, sticky bench, the restaurant would need a brush up. However despite the negative comments the staff was friendly, service was good and we got what we have ordered in no time. Probavly we will try once another Pepes spot or eat Italian back... More

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San Rafael, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Some of the4 best Italian food we ever ate! Try the oso buco ravioli! More

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Obrien, CA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We enjoyed a great Sole Pecate and Sea Bass with a Putanesca sauce here on our last visit to Carmel. Both meals were done perfectly. The Chocolate Moose and espresso was the perfect top off to our great meal. More

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Pollock Pines, CA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Food is great, Wine choices, particularly Italian are very good and priced very reasonably. More

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Fairfield, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We had a wonderful lunch here while in Carmel. I had the cioppino which was served over a thin pasta and my husband had the lamb shank. Both our meals were spot on, full of flavor and so delicious. The lamb shank was very tender and served with a creamy risotto and vegetables. I tasted his meal and wanted a... More

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San Ramon, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We went out looking for a place to eat on a Sat evening around 10:15. I found this place on Trip Advisor and we were surprised to see this place packed at this hour. That is always a good sign. The service was great and the food was excellent. They even had french fries for the little guy and he... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We've had dinner twice now at Little Napoli, and although Pepe seems to own 'everything' in Carmel (a coffee-bakery, the restaurant, a wine bar, and more), he does such a good job, it's easy to forgive the somewhat-of-a-monopoly atmosphere. The menu at Little Napoli and the wine list are excellent, and the food is fresh, delicious, and the service is... More

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Laguna Hills, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The food was ok but I've had better italian food. The prices are a little high for small amounts of food. I don't mind paying more but be a little more generous in your servings. More

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Newport, Rhode Island
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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It is sometimes tough finding a restaurant a group of six of will like but we found it here. First the service is great, they were so friendly even when it was busy. The menu was the type were it was tough to choose because there were so many things where you said I like so many things... My recommendation,... More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We had booked a restaurant opposite Little Napoli, however upon arrival did not fancy the menu so crossed over the road and were so glad we did. I ordered the osso bucco ravioli which was to die for. The waiting team were superb, even when dealing with a lone diner who was a little worse for wear, they were courteous... More

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