Casanova Restaurant, Carmel

Although the ambiance is charming, the 3 course fixed price dinner menu lacks creativity, taste, & appeal, but is high on pricing. My spouse's $35 TINY half chicken breast was dismal, w a poor accompaniment of sour veggies. My 3 mini cannelloni would have been ok at a local pizza place for $12. At $34., it was ridiculous. The 1st course appetizer-to-be-shared: 5 tiny black olives, 2 hard green olives, cold rice, 3 spears cold asparagus, poor quality breadsticks, 1 white bread roll, & tomato dipping sauce, was not tasty. Casonova's lost its touch 25 years ago. It only stays in business because of tourists, who come once, leave Carmel, & never return. If the rest't had to survive on locals, it would be out of business. It is VERY overpriced w substandard food. IT'S WAY PAST ITS PRIME.

Very expensive and average food at best.

I've been going to this restaurant since I was a kid and it has never dissappointed. One feels like they have been transplanted to provincial France. The food is great, only matched by the service. Highly recommended for a romantic night away.

Enjoyed the atmosphere and the service. Would probably prefer ordering the scampi instead next time, rather than the mixed grill....

Casanova is a fine restaurant with prices to match. The ambience is great. The staff are first rate and the wine cellar is truly outstanding. The sea bass at $45 was excellent, but overpriced. I had mussels and pommes frittes for $33. The muscles were plump and meaty in a subtle broth, and the pommes frittes were just fun to eat. Excellent restaurant with prices to match. Bring your credit card and your appetite. Make a reservation. Incidentally, the Casanova folks also own La Bicyclette, (nee La Boheme) which I recommend skipping. It is not in the same gustatory league as Casanova, and it is too damned noisy. Whoever thought loud music stimulated conversation and appetite?

Tucked away behind the facade of a cottage from Provence, sits Casanova. An ambiance of charm and grace assaults the senses. Aromas of nature and food give a hint of the epicurian experience you will soon embark upon.

Great service - good food. Fun restaurant. Great place for a very nice meal.

I love it... small... off the main drag... cute... well decorated... with great sandwiches at lunch and breakfast entrees... a place locals go which always speaks well for any restaurant... friendly... good value...

This is one of our new favorite restaurant! The food was amazing and the wine list is to die for. We took Nicholas there a few weeks ago and he met alot of nice people.