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For three star French, try Casanova in Carmel. This restaurant is mildly expensive. It's been awarded the Winespectator Grand Award and Fodors Choice awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, catering, and fine wines.
3.0 of 5 stars.
The menu is prix fixe. The appetizer is chosen for you. You get to choose the other two. This does not include dessert. They gave us a bowl of olives. They were a lil too spicy and salty for me. They...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love cottages - it makes me feel like an old white lady in retirement.Carmel is one of those cute, warm, charming towns by the sea, and this restaurant is no exception. The decor is completely cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant decor is really cute. The entrance looks like a small cottage and when you walk in the place just keeps going and going. There are a lot of tables available outside with heaters which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful service. Had the halibut and enjoyed it. They were serving oysters the day we came and regret that I ordered it because whoever shucked the oysters didn't do a good job at all!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As is mentioned in another review, the immediate attraction is the charm. We got lured in by the atmosphere and the smell. Good menu items, so we figured 'why not?'.Nice table in the middle of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for an anniversary dinner and had a great night. Yes this place has a romantic setting but the food was very good. Be prepared to spend at least $100 for the dinner and dessert. Also be careful...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Casanova has been around for decades, but has long been a family favorite. The southern European ambiance and flavors, transplant you from Carmel village to Southern France for a few hours.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch after reading the fabulous reviews. I'm sorry to say that I left disappointed. I ordered the warm duck salad, which came with beets and lentils. The duck resembled stringy, dry,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend worked as a hostess here for a while, and when I went to visit her, we got to enjoy a beautiful meal here. It was fantastic. The food was impeccable, the staff was amazing, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The stuffs are all friendly.Vey cozy and cute restaurant.Family style.They foods are not WOW good but fairly good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Wife and I ate here recently on a night we stayed in Carmel.Picked it from the internet...It is everything they claim in my opinion.Food was excellent.Atmosphere was everything you would want for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, Very very busy. We really enjoyed this place. The best part of my meal was the Duck Pati, It was rock solid. I will be coming back here for sure!kinda pricy though
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place came highly recommended by a friend that grew up in Carmel. We got reservations here for the last night of our trip. The restaurant is small and cozy. The atmosphere was a bit different, in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although we usually have dinner here, we ate lunch recently during the weekend of all the car activities in Carmel. Here's a recap of dishes with star ratings for each of them:Linguine with Scampi -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very hard review to write... On the positive side: The food was very goodFood presentation was niceThe patio ambiance was niceOn the downside:Service was horrible! Prices are way too high...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? Dinner at the Casanova is one of those restaurants that completes your night and overall stay at the beautiful coastal town of Carmel. That's if you have the cash flow for it. What...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here after accidentally stopping at their sister restaurant, Corkscrew Cafe in Carmel Valley. The food at Corkscrew was so good and after meeting the owners, we decided to try Casanova's and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Casanova several times. The attraction here is the setting, not so much the food. The place is full of charm. It's a little Italian / French country cottage with a low sloping roof,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome!!!! Can't wait to go there this weekend!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little restaurant off of Ocean that Van Gogh used to eat at a lot (from the stories anyhow). Although I only ate there for lunch, I found the food to be very good with that European charm and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Little cottage restaurant that has a very rustic look and feel to it.Tapenade was excellent, the rest of the meal was just ok for a ridiculous amount of money. If you come here for a romantic dinner,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband booked this restaurant for our 2nd wedding anniversary dinner, and I was just captivated by how quaint and romantic the decor and atmosphere was even from the outside - I felt like I was in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
For top notch dining in Careml please try L'Escargot and skip this place. Talk to the locals and they will tell you they dont eat here and now I know why.......We had been coming here for years and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner with my love to celebrate our 5th anniversary. The best part was that this place was walking distance from our Inn - time to enjoy some local wine. Everything was amazing with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casanovas is one of my favorite places to visit when I am in Carmel. The food here is top notch and anything I ordered I was a happy with. The location is kid friendly as there are books and crayons...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! Yummy! Yummy!This place is my favorite restaurant in Carmel.The food is divine! Not kind to your waist but for a nice 'date night'.. it rocks.I've had the Spinach Gnocchi and it's out of this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews on Yelp convinced us to try. However, I must admit we were a bit disappointed. For the prices they charge, at least they could have attempted to use fresh sea food. We could smell the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very romantic atmosphere as well as an extremely accommodating staff. The spinach gnocchi was out of this world and their desserts are magnificent (the lemon tart was mmmm)! Oh and make sure you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great restaurant! The food at this restaurant was amazing. I ordered oysters for an appetizer and had the cannoli for dinner. It was excellent and I wish I ate there every night. This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
so this place would've gotten 4 stars had I not developed food poisoning the night I ate here. so many people had raved about this place to me so I was excited to finally go for the first time even...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. Not so much for the food, which is good, but not outstanding, but for the incredible ambiance and decor. The service was good, the wine list excellent, and the atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous place! Great food, excellent service, awesome decor. The housemade spinach gnocchi is wonderful.Our dinner was only slightly marred when I got up to powder my nose and passed by a waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We liked our diner here. It was cutsie type of restaurant. We were lead to the outdoor, heated with roof patio area. They had plastic tablecloth on the tables while the rest of the area was all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite romantic restaurant in Carmel! This adorable & quaint little house of a restaurant is a delight to visit. The food is amazing; I love their spinach gnocci, mussels and short ribs are to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The cutest, most romantic and YUMMY restaurant in Carmel; definitely comparable to anything in SF/ Bay AreaOur group of 6 was seated in the patio; definitely the place to be. The inside is dark and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Casanova is our favorite restaurant in Carmel! The atmosphere is lovely! We ate outside in front with our dog and felt downright pampered. We were there for brunch/lunch and it took me forever to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid place. I found Casanova through the Highlands Inn concierge on my first ever trip to Carmel. I brought my wife here for lunch on her birthday and was quite impressed. I had the oysters and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, nothing outstanding, my Mom and I both had fish/seafood dishes for our entree. I like the idea of a price fixe but the appetizer course is preselected for you and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are lucky enough to have someone take you here, you're really going to enjoy yourself. My boyfriend chose this place after hearing positive reviews about this place from his coworkers, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
simply fantastic.one of, if not, the best dining experiences of my life. i stopped for lunch on my most recent trip with my boyfriend and we were both totally wowed again. i had the cannelloni and it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I knew there would be plenty of reviews for this terrific restaurant! Part of a trio of wonderful, quaint restaurants serving innovative, yet traditional food. We were directed to this restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably our expectations were just too high... I wouldn't give it 3 cold stars just because I thought the place had to be exceptional. The food, however, was bland to say the least. The strongest...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is fabulous!!! My husband and I went here for lunch, after receiving multiple recommendations to do so, both from friends and locals. We are so glad we took their advice! The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We couldn't have asked for a more charming, delicious restaurant. It was our first stop on our mini vacation and I'm so very glad. We seldom go out for Italian but the Ferrari parked out front and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Casanova is my favorite restaurant of all time. It has everything - great food, great service and ambience for days.I've eaten here frequently over the past 10 years and the experience has never been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We spent my Dad's 60th birthday here last Saturday. It was definitely a meal I will remember for the next 60 years. The service was the best service I've ever experienced. From the manager to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this cozy French/Italian/Spanish bistro. The entire staff was courteous and friendly, the decor was cozy and warm, and the food was great. The bread sticks with sun-dried tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it 10 stars if I could! This is a place that you won't forget. The place you eat at with friends, family or a loved one and talk about it for years. The food is the best. The staff is the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Casanova's is a marvelous little restaurant. Definitely start off with the tapenade...I have no idea how they make that stuff so tasty.The service was great, the waiter was courteous and lively.I have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Casanova's Restaurant is a delicious restaurant with so much charm in the heart of Carmel. The small restaurant has the look and feel of Northern Italy. I actually had a large dinner party there and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the better restaurants I've eaten in quite some time. After reading about this place in some tourist guidebook for Carmel, my girlfriend and I decided to give Casanova a shot....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My companion and I wandered the streets of Carmel on Valentines Day, a Saturday night. It was a wretched time to be hungry and without reservations. Even the little Mexican joint off the main drag had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is 'the tits' as my little bro would say. A group of my friends, fiance, and I went here on Valentines day and it was superb. The service was top notch, they offer an impressive wine list,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me here for a late dinner on Valentine's Day. The restaurant looked like someones home in the French countryside. For starters we ordered the Gnocci and the Stuffed Mushrooms. For...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is adorable. They have several seating areas so where you sit affects your experience. They have a cozy room with a fireplace in it. We were seated at a unique table in the upstairs patio...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Drinkers beware. I feel compelled to alert Yelpers who order cocktails at Casanova to make sure that what you order is what you get. My date and I ordered Maker's (that's Maker's Mark Bourbon)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casanova's reminds me of Little Red Hiding Hood's house with a courtyard and tree lights. Low ceilings, tile floors, stucco walls with straw, lots of small rooms. Some of my most memorable visits have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have dined here on two occasions: lunch & my wedding rehearsal dinner. My husband (then fiance) and I went to try out the food one afternoon in the spring of 2008 and really enjoyed our experience....
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd rather you're happy in another man's arms than be in tears with me Davinchi This review is targeted to all my male Yelper friends who've inadvertently hurt the woman of their dreams,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Carmel although my last visit there service was not quite up to par with previous visits- hopefully it was just an off night. The place is full of character and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED the pastas! Esp the carbonara - it's even better than the one in Venice, Italy! The mushroom caps is ok, I was expecting some meat but o well. The spinach gnocchi is heavenly! I see a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We walked into the restaurant because we were looking for a place to have lunch in Carmel and one of the staffers invited us in to look at the menu (not posted outside). It's a quaint, adorable...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my friend and her aunt suggested this little restaurant. It was out of the ways and not on Ocean Avenue so it took us a while to find it, but boy was it worth it. The staff was very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stepping into Carmel is like what I imagined going to Napa or Sonoma would be like. Lots of cool shops and little restaurants.Casanova is one of them. Although, the service was kind of spotty. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review by saying that I am not one for fancy shmancy places, I prefer holes in the wall for typical dining out occasions. In this case though I decided to go all out for a special...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, not amazing food. The wine list is amazing if you are a millionaire. We had one of the least expensive wines on the list at $70 a bottle. For that kind of list you would expect 5 star food....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give half a star, I surely would. I am startled at the past reviews of this place. The chef must have been a substitute this evening Nov. 16 because we were very disappointed. My husband...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places in Carmel. This place is always been a great place to eat and have some great wine. What else can I say about this place that hasn't already been yelped. You wont be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place just never goes bad...the best wine list I have ever seen, best service, soooooo romantic and the food made me feel like I am in Italy again...ask for the waiter to see the CELLAR! it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place! Three words:1. Warm2. Intimate3. Amazing4. Delcious5. CharmingWait a sec, that was five words! Oh well! THAT is how good this place was! Casanova serves only a 3-course meal. You...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and service! Highly recommend
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great food and service. We really enjoyed the owners onsite attention. It made for a special meal!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT meal. We just asked our server to name four good dishes, and oh man was it good. Adorable decor as well.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took a last minute trip to Carmel this past weekend. Since it was a Saturday night at about 8:30, and there were several groups of people waiting outside to be seated, we were worried about our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casanova was a delightful surprise. We actually ate there twice in one weekend because it was so good. First, order whatever is their soup of the day. It's made daily and very tasty. Their breads and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we stayed in Carmel for the night we wanted to go check out there little town. We checked out a bunch of restaurants but everything seem to be pricey so we decided to walk a different path that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Carmel. I like to sit outside in the cute courtyard area. My favorite dish at Casanova is the spinich gnocchi in a creamy gorgonzola sauce. It is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a recommendation from my GF's friend, we went to Casanova for lunch during the week of the Monterey Historic Races. On entering the restaurant, we noticed the charming ambiance which extended to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.Yes, it's infinitely charming and cute. But the food was, OK, and the service was OK too. I had Beef Short Rib, and others at my table had the Carbonara (which they prepared at the table -- nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Casanova's about a year ago for my husband's birthday. The weekend was a surprise and I found Casanova through Yelp.This restaurant is very quaint and romantic and not to mention the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
armagnac ice creamcharming outdoor ambiancewe were last to leave
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This sneaky little place is small on the outside but huge and maze like on the inside. The Wife and I stopped in and, without looking at the menu, got a table for two and gasped at the prices. Once...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Casanova's... Delicious food and the service is mostly great! Sometimes they cater better to the older, richer looking folk, which can kind of get on my nerves, but overall our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were traveling down the coast SF to LA and we needed a long dinner to sit and relax away from our horrible horrible hotel situation (another story for another time!) and Casanova became our utopia....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We LOVE coming to this place when we're in Carmel! The food is excellent and service is wonderful...on top of that they're dog friendly and you can just sit outside under the warm sun! I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food and ambiance! I highly recommend for a romantic dinner but it also would be good for family or a party as long as you don't mind that it's pricey - trust me it's well worth it! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We just ate here for our first wedding anniversary dinner. It is an exceptionally cute restaurant - very European quaint, colorful and cozy despite all its rooms and space. We were seated in this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a soft spot for Casanova because this is where I proposed to my wife three years ago. That night was amazing for obvious reasons, but made even more so by the restaurant. We were seated in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Casanova. Carmel boasts tons of great restaurants, but this one is by far my favorite. The outdoor patio is cozy and so adorable. The indoor dining rooms are cozy and totally adorable. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we first entered the place and the Hostess walked us in for a peek, I had to ask someone "So, where's Papa Gepetto and Pinocchio!?" Well, that's what this incredibly charming,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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I must say the food once cooked right was excellent. I ordered the Filet and I asked it to be Medium Rare and it was rare, My wife ordered Lamp and she got Scampi. We ordered the Coconut Ice Cream for my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Carmel, living there from 1973-85. In the early '80s, this was one of the special places we regularly took family too -- it was perhaps the best restaurant in town.Every time we've gone...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who comes to Carmel by the Sea should go here at least once. Sit outside if weather permits either on the front porch or covered patio, but inside is cozy as well. The restaurant has Vincent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cute and romantic, I believe they hold a lot of wedding receptions here. My husband and I shared a very special dinner here on our first getaway together years ago. The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always really liked this restaurant. The atmosphere has always been very memorable. My favorite place to sit is the outside seating area, it just feels great. I have been there three times and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had the pleasure of going to Casanova's after attending a Food and Wine affair at Pebble Beach. I thought it was excellent. All meals come in three courses, the anti-pasti which consisted of peas...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and one thing that's for sure, its consistent. I give the atmosphere an A , the service an A , the food a B-. This place has an incredible wine list and an incredible wine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the extensive (and expensive) wine list, this place has great ambience. The food is better than average, but the prices are slightly above average. I've been there on several occasions,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was kicking it with my buddy Jim at his place in Santa Cruz. I was starving and he suggested we take his 911 down to Carmel and check out Casanova. He raved about it and I was totally starving. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decor: Charming.Food quality: Could be a lot better. The sea bass was overcooked. Chorizo was good quality and flavorful, but again overcooked. Only the sundried tomato tapenade (which came with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been to Casanova twice -- with dog and without -- and both times we had a very pleasant dining experience. We visited in early February, and it had been raining on and off all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I had an interesting experience at Casanova. It's a really nice place so bring some cash and make sure you have enough time to enjoy it without rushing. So here's what happened:We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
if we ate inside, i'm pretty sure i would have gave them 3 stars....but since we ate outside.........2 stars.there was a huge group of people outside waiting to be seated, so we thought that was as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While we spend a very nice weekend in Carmel, we went here for lunch. The decor and the food was really good, the selection of dessert was nice, we had the Rhubarb tarte. The reason I gave 5 stars is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It *is* a very cute place, with friendly service, but if you're going for the food, I don't (at the moment) know where else to go in the area, but there must be places better than this. Not to say...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this used to be my favorite restaurant. What happened? I saw a bunch of new faces. The wine steward sat down in the middle of the dinning room and had dinner with everyone. It was bizarre behavior,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We spent a weekend on Pacific Grove for my birthday and hit this restaurant on Saturday night. We got the reservation same day, and they were very busy that night. I found it on Yelp! and trusted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best advice I have received, especially as a youngster is, "not everyone will like you." Seemed logical then but became increasingly more difficult as time inevitably continued....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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It's been a few years since I've been back to Casanova's. It still has great food but I was disappointed on this visit. Despite the mixed reviews, it is overly pretentious. Perhaps success has a way of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Marvelous, even on a rainy day with two large, wet, furry companions. We tried Casanova for the first time simply because we were looking for a covered outdoor eating area to get us and the dogs out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
un .... believable!The food is beyond comparison.The wine list is ridiculous.The service is impeccable.The atmosphere is too charming for words. I seriously love this restaurant in a manner that the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
11.23.20077:15 PMIt was my girlfriend's birthday and we were stuck in The Mel because of T-Day...what to do....what to do. I've dined here a few times back when I lived in The Mel and was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for Thanksgiving dinner last night, having no more information than what I read on Yelp. I was apprehensive, but I trusted my fellow yelpers. What a lovely meal we had! I had to stop...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off let me say everything in Carmel is geared towards small groups of 2 or 4 so don't go with a large group it ain't that kind of town.I found this restaurant through yelp and it appeared to me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sugar mama brought me to this amazing restaurant as part of a pre-birthday gift weekend-get-away this past weekend - it was fantastic, absolutely top-notch. The atmosphere is romantic, quaint, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, its hard to love an Italian restaurant... with so many, there has to be something special that stands out... and my dish will have me coming back for more!We dined in the patio/outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great quaint restaurant on a quiet street. The food was great - I had filet mignon. The menu lists prices only for the entrees - when you order an entree it includes an appetizer as well as a first...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a great way to end a day at Carmel. I go as lunch is almost over and go with lamb and mussels or as I call them: Brochette d'Agneau au Thym and Moules aux Piments.Dinner is also very good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My better half and I lunched at Casanova for the second time recently and, while it didn't quite live up to our rapturous memory of the first visit, we had a very nice lunch and will surely be back....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hostess was accomodating and seated us early. Bread and tapenade arrived along with the first course. The first course were some pickled cucumbers, beet salad with chives and saffron pasta. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tapenada that's what it was. We were dipping our bread in it eating it and eating it, but had no idea what it was, but it was good, too good. We ate way too much bread with the tapenada, I barely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a local, so trust me on this one...I recommend this place to everyone! Beautiful settings, romantic, wine list is unbelievable, and...their private rooms are worth it for special events/dinners....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the words of Happy Gilmore, "Talk about a hole in one!"I had the most fabulous time at this cozy little nest of a restaurant. My soon to be mother-in-law, her sister and I were innocently strolling...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just visited Carmel, CA recently and took the advice from a buddy to check out Cassanova Restaurant in the quaint little downtown area. In a few words: Italian, romantic, beautiful, delicious,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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The waiter did not inform us that there were changes on the menu to the dishes that we order; the meals just arrived with different offerings than we listed. They also left a item off of one of the plates and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it short since there's a bunch of great reviews. One of the best French/Italian restaurant. Had the yummy garlic mushroom...the best there is. The owner said the original recipe for this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why go to Casanova?1. Nice atmosphere.2. Pretty good European food.3. A nice wine list (award winning).As you can see from the pictures I've posted, this place has various dining areas with different...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great dinner at Casanova a couple of weeks ago.I'll start with why the place loses a star before moving on to the great stuff. We arrived earlyfor our 8:30 dinner reservation and ended up having...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is absolutely divine and please do yourself a huge favor and ignore the prices on this splendid night, so splurge. Why? I'll tell you why, it is worth every penny you have ever owned. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals that I've enjoyed in quite a while. Their unique prix fixe menu allows you to enjoy multiple courses and order different things so you get to try many dishes. The spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been here for dinner, but this is my favorite lunch place in Carmel. I always order the same thing: Mediterranean Casarole (which is a fantastic seafood soup, not a casarole). I'm going...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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This restaurant has an awful atmosphere, you expect to have a nice quiet meal if you pay 50 bucks for each item. The environment is ridiculously tacky as well they have rainbow christmas tree lights lining the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great lunch here recently on a beautiful day, out on their patio. The artichoke appetizer was brilliant, I am so glad we ordered it. The pesto/tapenade they serve with their bread is so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i discovered this restaurant by accident a few years ago, and it has become my favorite restaurant in carmel ever since. this place is divided into several sections with different themes. i like the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent restaurant that lived up to the hype we had heard about it. The meal is sort of a prix fix menu with a wide variety of selections. Meal started with antipasto consisting of very tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros - Great Atmosphere, very romantic, great selection of wines.Cons - Overpriced for the quality of food.Casanova is a decent restaurant for a romantic evening or at lunch. The food was ok, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great date place. It is very romantic. There are many cozy, intimate rooms and even an outdoor patio. A lot of food in many courses. You will eat it all. This is NOT the restaurant for a diet!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oustanding french- fusion gourmet, with extensive wine list. This restaurant is located in a former residence. It offers a prix fix tasting menu which includes an appetizer, entree, and anti-pasti pre...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have eaten at Casanova the last two times we have been to Carmel and really enjoy the intimate setting and the delicious food. They have three course dinners with many mouth-watering choices for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Local secret: Only eat here for lunch! The prices go way up for dinner. The quality of food is very good but there aren't that many options. The service is great and they have nice clean bathrooms....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was bowled over by just how good the food was. Bread comes with a lovely garlicky rouille to dip and green olives. The app was a perfectly cooked artichoke heart with proscuitto "chips" (grilled to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over the last ten years, I feel like the quality has gone down... just isn't the same as it used to be. I will say this is a great place to go to brunch on the central coast. Their presentation still...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Casanova is aptly named since it really will seduce you. A Carmel staple for many years, it seams to weather the years and remain up top as a fine dining destination. It has an "old world" style and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At the high recommendation of my boss whom I respect an enormous deal, my husband and I chose Casanova to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We could have not been more pleased, more entertained, or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow. this is some gooooood eatin'. i definately wouldn't say it's an "italian" restaurant. it serves italian food, but i think even their menu says the dishes are influenced by italian *and*...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an Italian restaurant? Did not know that.Perhaps that is the secret of a good restaurant - that details melt into a rich tapestry of memories.... of new friends made, of old friendships...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great restaurant in Carmel, the nook and cranny-ish space is intimate yet at the same time very social. You can sit inside but opt for the patio if weather permits.The restaurant features...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long weekend celebrating a fantastic wedding we ended up at Casanova to cap the trip. Although we had about 24 people at our table the service was pretty good, albeit a bit over the top. "Can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, let me get the worst part of this restaurant over with, because there are so many ambrosial things to say. Basically, being such a blunt woman it is inevitable that I am a little bit of a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy "C" this place had the best steak I've ever tasted in my life. I wish I had ordered it but I needed barter with my friends to get a taste. Great wine list and fantastico service. A must visit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about top notch service and ambiance....this place is a little slice of heaven. Very quaint and cozy...and also offer outdoor seating (which is a very nice option of lunch). There is a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I was slightly disappointed with Casanova after the inflated reviews I had received from friends. Our reservations were for a Saturday evening and we were seated within a decent window of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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This is one of those places that has a unique charm that you will like or be overwhelmed by. If the service seems snooty, remember this is an Italian restaurant true to it's form. The culture begs for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our expectations were set quite high by my mother and step-dad. Star 1 is for the atmosphere, which was charming both indoors and out. It's quite cozy.Star 2 is for the bread and tapenade which was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to recommend this place to anyone needing a romantic restaurant for a special event. It's truly a little hidden gem, and I try to get there whenever I visit. But the last time I was there the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic to have a quaint and cozy place turn out top notch cuisine without a hint of stuffiness. The keep dinners simple with 3 courses, the first comes just after you are seated.The staff were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located in downtown Carmel, this adorable restaurant serves excellent French and Italian dishes. From the delicious bread and tapenade to my seafood stew entre, I loved every bite and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Casanova is the historically rich, long-lasting dining experience of Carmel. It's the ultimate in al fresco dining featuring cuisine from Southern France and Northern Italy. Savory dishes such as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible Belgian-informed gourmet with an incredible wine list. I highly recommend the prix-fixe tasting menu with wine-pairing.If you can get in to the patio on a nice evening you will be treated...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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Don't be discouraged by the negative reviews about the service. I can't believe they were in the same restaurant. We had lunch there, and everything was excellent! Our server was attentive, and friendly, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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I ate here with my family a few months ago; it was literally the worst dining experience of any of our lives. To summarize: The staff was rude and extremely overbearing. We were crammed into a corner in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2005
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This restaurant only has set dinners starting at around $40 per person (excluding wine). The food was good (we had the Paella), but the service was one of the worst I've experienced in a fine dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2005
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My wife, 2 year old and I had a really good time at Casanovas last month. We made reservation a week in advance and were seated as soon as we arrived. I appreciated that we were seated in a location that was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2004
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Or was it only the overly pretentious, stereotypical French sommelier who made it appear that way? Admittedly, their wine list is both extensive and impressive. Equally impressive are the price tags-- many of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2004
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We are waited about 1 hour(although we are told to wait for 10-15 miniutes when we asked). Our able was near the kitchen,so it was very busy and noisy and a wait person was terrible. We couldn't enjoy the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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European ambience has drawn locals and tourists to Casanova for over a quarter of a century. The building, which once belonged to Charlie Chaplin's cook, is divided into three Belgian chalet-style dining rooms...
frommers.com - user review
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charming basque restaurant located in the heart of carmel...
dine.com - user review
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over the past 10+ years, this restaurant has consistently provided us with superb food and great deserts.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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an old adobe house with beautiful gardens, houses one of carmel's most romantic restaurants. its celebrity room has photos of the celebrities who have dined there; the french provencal harvest room has charm;...
wcities.com - user review
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friendly waitstaff serves mediterranean delights...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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First, we made a reservation but they made us wait 15 minutes...then they tried seating us outside with a small heat lamp in 50 degree weather, after declining that, they tried sitting us at a table right...
openlist.com - user review
we had poor service and ok food. i would not return...
fodors.com - user review
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southern french and northern italian cuisine come together at casanova, one of the most romantic restaurants in carmel. a heated outdoor garden and more than 1,800 domestic and imported vintages from the...
nytimes.com - user review
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