Fodor's Expert Review Vesuvio
$$$
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Italian
Chef and restaurateur Rich Pèpe heats up the night with this lively trattoria downstairs and swinging rooftop terrace, the Star Bar. Pèpe's elegant take on traditional Italian cuisine yields dishes such as risotto made with local seafood, spicy Calabrian sausage, and lobster reduction sauce, crab ravioli, and velvety limoncello mousse cake.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Traditional cuisine of Campania, Italy
- Two bars with pizzas and small plates
- Live music on rooftop terrace in summer
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No lunch, Cash not accepted
