Experts' Choice Award Cafe Rustica
What the experts agree on
Wood-fired pizzas and roasted meats shine at this rustic Carmel Valley charmer, where European country cooking pairs perfectly with local wines. The hillside patio setting and reasonable prices make it ideal for post-vineyard dining.
“Rustic it is, with a wooden interior and wood-fired pizza oven.”
– Gayot
Zagat4.5
"“Delicious”, “well-prepared” plates in “picturesque” digs with a “patio overlooking the beautiful hills”...service is generally “friendly” and it's “priced right” too." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Nestled amid the many wine-tasting rooms of the Carmel Valley, this country charmer is the place to dine in after visiting the local vineyards" Full review
Fodor's "European country cooking is the focus at this lively roadhouse, where specialties include roasted meats, seafood, pastas, and thin-crust pizzas from the wood-fired oven" Full review
