Jonathan Evans

My wife and I have had many date nights over the past 10 years together. Not many if any have been better than our experience at this restaurant. The ambience, the food, the seating, the wine, the service, I honestly have nothing negative to say about this place. If you were only in Carmel-by-the-Sea for one night, go to this restaurant. If you don’t have a reason to go to Carmel-by-the-Sea, this restaurant is enough

Dingran Wang

Let my pictures do the talking. The food was fantastic, the location was great, and the dining experience was exceptional. After a great round of golf in Monterey, it was the perfect treat to indulge in such a feast. I thoroughly enjoyed all the pizzas, ravioli, and steak. However, I found the tiramisu to be overpriced, and the beef carpaccio was quite tasteless.

+6

deep_noodlealley

Slipped into Carmel hungry and took the stairs to Vesuvio’s Starlight rooftop for a sunset drink, then came down to the main room for a wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta; the house leans Italian classic but the rooftop lounge is the move if you want open air with a proper cocktail. It sits right at 6th and Junipero, so finding it is easy even on a busy weekend. Easy pick when you want lively upstairs and comforting plates downstairs.

Laura Gutierrez

We went to dinner on a Sunday night. We were able to find parking right in front of the restaurant without a problem. We showed up a little early and the hosts told us they were doing on time reservations so we walked around the area to make time. We also checked out their rooftop bar, which was really cute! Once it was our time, we were seated. We had the meatball lollipops and garlic bread as appetizers. The meatballs were delicious, not to saucy. For dinner, I had their pink vodka sauce Jackie-o. It was delicious! The ingredients blended well together and they created a really nice dish. My husband had the crab ravioli and he said they were delicious. The portion were good and worth the price. We had the limoncello mousse cake, which ended the dinner perfectly. Service was great as well. Our server was attentive and had great recommendations. We would definitely recommend and go back!

Jane Hopkins

The great neighborhood atmosphere will bring you back just like the locals. We watched the employees greet clients by their names and preferences. The family recipes are authentic and full of flavor. The prices are reasonable but the real bargains are 4-6pm. This is a must visit for Carmel.

+3

Krunni

It’s actually been over 3 months since I was here but somehow I can’t seem to stop thinking about the pizza I had here. It might have just been the best pizza I’ve ever had anywhere. Also can’t remember the IPA I enjoyed with my pizza but it was incredibly good.

Ernest Lopez

MY wife and I were passing through Carmel and was told we had to enjoy some Roof top time at Vesuvios. Well we did and it was such an amazing experience. Rooftop just makes everything better. The house made manhattan and old fashioned that are barreled just for them were absolutely delicious to the last drop. I should have came home with a bottle of each so I could relive that experience. All the drinks were made perfectly. The service was excellent. We had roof top and inside servers since we enjoyed both setting and the service was great. If we get to come back to Carmel we are definitely stopping here again! We did enjoy some meatball lollipops and some gnocchi with a burnt to a perfection cheese on top as well. My only complaint is that we didn’t have enough stomach for food and drinks ;)

+18

Courtney Hoach

Cute and charming spot in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and one of the few that stays open until 10pm (a big plus since most places close early). My partner and I came here after an evening at Refuge Spa, and it was the perfect way to end the night. We ordered the lasagna and crab ravioli—both delicious, though the portions felt a bit small for him. The Old Fashioned and tiramisu were just okay, but the main dishes and the cozy atmosphere made up for it. Service was attentive and kind without being overbearing. Overall, Vesuvio is a great choice for a date night or late dinner in Carmel. I left happy and content with the whole evening—spa, food, and the warmth that carried through the rest of the night.

Audrey Gorton

A restaurant so nice we had it twice during our long weekend stay. Everything was SO delicious! I am still dreaming about those saffron arancini balls. *drools* I can‘t wait to come back here the next time we are in Carmel.

+3

Jay Saelee

This is a cashless restaurant. Vesuvio was an excellent restaurant to finish the night in Carmel. Walk-ins welcomed although we made reservations. On a Wednesday evening, it was not too busy and we were seated promptly, even before our reservation time. While we were dressed business casual (button-up, chinos, dress), we almost felt overdressed. I do not believe there is a strict dress code. We had the steak frites, pesto ‘genovese’, and two drinks, purple haze and Sicilian kiss. The ribeye was delicious and paired well with the herb butter. It was also cooked perfectly. The pesto had a not-so-overpowering basil flavor. While I love a strong basil flavor, I found it quite nice. The cocktails were delicious and balanced. It was potent for us who do not drink often. Last but not least, our server Karen was wonderful. She was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. She knew when to engage and when to give us space, and she always seemed available without hovering.

Ivetta Abramyan

Best happy hour in Carmel-by-the-sea! It is 4:00-6:00 and the rooftop is lovely. Service is great as well — our server Edi was terrific. The artichoke balls were phenomenal — plentifully stuffed with artichoke. The truffled gnocchi was fantastic as well — very rich and delicious. We also got the fangool pizza which was great and the seafood risotto — which was my least favorite but my partner really enjoyed it. Highly recommend Vesuvio!

+1

Donquixote Doflamingo

One of, if not the best restaurant in carmel. Everything was so delicious, i was so full but couldn't stop eating. I also saw my pizza being made fresh which was great, and the staff was also super nice in friendly. I will return!

Katie Roberts

What a wonderful place to eat! The rooftop bar was a great place to relax after a long walk to the beach. The service was amazing, thank you, Edi! I ordered an Old Fashion, it was incredible. Then I had the Chicken Parm, I have never tasted something that amazing... and I've been to a lot of places. I love the vibe, the atmosphere, the music. I will definitely be coming back for more!

Kate Bizyayev

This is my third time eating at this restaurant and it just as amazing as I remember it every time. No matter what we order, it’s delicious, fresh and full of flavor. A must when in Carmel. All the food we ordered was superb is quality and flavor, just wow. Our server Sergio was kind, friendly and attentive - with always a smile on his face even though it was busy. Atmosphere and aesthetic of the restaurant was just as if we stepped into a restaurant in Italy. Amazing!!! Will definitely come back. When you find a good thing, you stick to it. This is one of those places.

+9