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Casanova Restaurant

5th Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, CA 93923
831 625 0501
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Ranked #11 of 119 restaurants in Carmel
Price range: $1 - $75
Cuisines: French, Italian, Mediterranean
Good for: Romance, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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USA
Top Contributor
78 reviews 78 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Casanova has some interesting small plates and we took advantage of it, ordering three small plates to share as a first course. Problem was that the table at which we were seated was so small that you couldn't help rubbing knees. When the server brought our food, the three plates and the wine we ordered wouldn't all fit on the... More

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Kalama, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

My wife and I recently dined here for lunch. We were greeted warmly and treated very well by all the staff. Mike Sarmento did an outstanding job assisting us with our wine selections and our server was very attentive to all our needs. Our entrees were generous in the portions served and were extremely tasty. We also had an appetizer... More

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Folsom, California
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100 reviews 100 reviews
73 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Go to this place to spend a lot of money if you like rude waiters, indifferent management, average food, and a bill that will make your stomach ache (if the ordinary food didn't already accomplish that). This place is probably the most overrated restaurant we've ever eaten in, I don't understand why they rank even #9 on Carmel restaurants, when... More

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Los Angeles, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Found the place to be extremely noisy and crowded. Tried their famous spinach Gnocchi and my wife and I both got very sick. Will never go again

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

I couldn't be happier. I drove through on business and always consult trip advisor about restaurants and this place looked great. Everyone said to get the spinach gnocchi and the waiter confirmed it as the house specialty and everything is true... It is perfect! Had a chianti and the Bruschetta to start and stayed outside in the garden under the... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Casanova was a lovely restaurant with a nice wine menu. The decor was pretty and service was ok. They did have a small out door seating area that was dog friendly. I was not super impressed with the overall experience. The meal was good. I feel that there are other spots that are equally as nice in the area.

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Fresno, CA
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Just had to start the review off that way. The dish is amazing. Soft as can be, melt in your mouth, perfect gnocchi with a parmesan cream sauce. For anyone that doesn't like spinach, don't worry - other than the color (green), I can't honestly say that I would have known spinach was in it. The other dish my wife... More

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Pasadena
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We enjoyed this restaurant twice during our visit to Carmel. The first time was Easter Sunday afternoon. We didn't have reservations, but they were able to accomodate us with only a short wait. Everything was cooked to perfection and our server was very attentive, despite a very busy lunch crowd. The night before we left Carmel we decuded to eat... More

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Istanbul
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72 reviews 72 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

Carmel always reminds me of a Mediterranean town and Casanova is a great example for this resemblance. Lovely spot for lunch and dinner

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Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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29 reviews 29 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

The setting is beautiful in a small cottage. The staff, including our sommelier and our wait person,were very knowledgeable about the wines and the menu. The food was fresh, interesting, and beautifully prepared. This is a restaurant I would recommend unequivocally, but be forewarned, it is expensive.

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