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La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA
La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA
La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA
La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA
La Mia Cucina, Pacific Grove, CA

La Mia Cucina

4.9
4.9
1035 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Stroll along 17th St., between Lighthouse and Laurel and you will find one of the Peninsula’s favorite spots, La Mia Cucina. This little jewel, with its fresh ambiance and tantalizing menu, is popular with everyone. The colorful European advertising posters that enliven the walls, are “originals, not reproductions.” That phrase is accurate in describing La Mia Cucina itself. From the comfortable linen white decor, accented beautifully by those turn-of-the-century posters, to the hand-crafted entrees and desserts, everything about La Mia Cucina says fresh and original. Owner Michael’s specialty, his ravioli dishes, are a renowned local favorite, and for good reason. They are hand made, with all the care that only a lifetime of creative food combining can bring. In addition to pasta, La Mia Cucina is known for it's fresh fish and meat specials. The desserts are made in-house by his wife Paula and daughter Michaela, and the service is personal and inviting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Scanlon
  • Private party facilities
    La Mia Cucina offers a private room for parties up to 40.
  • Neighbourhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross Street
    Lighthouse & Laurel
  • Parking details
    Large, free parking lot in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,035 people are saying

La Mia Cucina 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Best Ambience

  • California Central Coast

    Best Value

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambience

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Mia Cucina is a beloved Italian restaurant in Pacific Grove, celebrated for its "authentic Italian food," "exceptional service," and "warm, family-like atmosphere." Guests praise the homemade pastas and fresh ingredients. Owners Michael and Paula, along with their attentive staff, ensure a "consistently outstanding" dining experience.
1,035 Reviews
  1. Sanjay VIP

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, as always. This place never disappoints. Great place for a family dinning.

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  2. Kimberly VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had the most lovely dining experience at La Mia Cucina. The selections to choose from on the menu are nicely selected with a generous amount of options to select from. We enjoyed the shrimp and crabcakes along with the arancini, which were both excellent dishes . Our main course was veal scallopini, and housemaid mushroom raviolis. Again, excellent dishes, extremely well balanced with deep flavors on all dishes. The service was top notch, but mostly ownership was attentive and appreciative of our dining in their establishment . This goes a long way when there are many places to dine, but taking the time to personally acknowledge and thank us for our patronage is very much recognized.

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  3. Jack

    Sacramento1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming here for years and the lobster ravioli has been amazing until this last visit. The four of us ordered the ravioli and they had virtually no filling whatsoever. Basically we got pasta in sherry cream sauce. Not sure what happened but for $36 it was unacceptable.

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  4. Liam

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience from start to finish. Michael, the owner, and his wife Paula were fantastic hosts. We found this gem after a poor experience at a neighboring restaurant, but unfortunately they were just closing. Michael and Paula were so personable we had to try their place the following night. They accommodated us early (we were eager to go ;-) and from there on the dinner was perfection. The house made sausages were delightful. The Bolognese was truly inspired. Ravioli selection tremendous. From the amuse-bouche, to the appetizer, through salad, to entrée, everything was delicious and tasted farm fresh. On top of this, service and personal attention from all of the staff was exceptional. Prices were very reasonable and selection was remarkable. I only wish we lived closer so I could eat there more often.

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  5. Dianne VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are always happy to return to this family run restaurant, and it never disappoints.

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  6. SRvisitor

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful place! My wife and I came here about 10 years ago and I was so impressed with their hospitality. We’ve been back a few times for our anniversary and the food and service is always excellent. My wife has passed but I still celebrate our anniversary and had the most wonderful time. Great food and a nice conversation with the owner. I’ll keep coming here!

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  7. Kathleen VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous authentic Italian food.Friendly service .

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  8. Terri VIP

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food, service, ambiance! Chef talks with guests; specials weekly.

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  9. CindyL

    Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Loved knowing a portion of our cost went to the PG library too.

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  10. MJ

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dining experience. Food was very good and the ambiance and service was exceptional ! We will definitely be back and look forward to exploring the menu more. The Tiramisu is a must have.

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FAQs

La Mia Cucina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 373-2416.

La Mia Cucina is rated 4.9 stars by 1035 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for La Mia Cucina

208 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lighthouse & Laurel
  • Neighbourhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Large, free parking lot in front of restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Scanlon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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