Little Napoli - Italian restaurant in Carmel-By-The-Sea - Dolores St, USA

First time trying this cute place in downtown Carmel. Outside was inviting and a little hallway took us to a back patio type seating. I was craving steak (I'd seen it on the wall menu outside), but our waiter told us it was part of the dinner menu and not available for another hour. He then offered to check with the chef to see if they could accommodate us. They did! The steak was cooked to the temperature we asked, fries were crunchy and well done, and the atmosphere was serene and peaceful. I definitely would like to go back as it was a meal to remember.

Cute Italian restaurant with outdoor seating, but the food was a little disappointing. The pizza dough was not risen properly and the lamb shank was not flavorful enough (though tender). Our favorite was the salad on the table, it had fried goat cheese which was really good!

Very cute Italian restaurant with a fanastic courtyard area and friendly service. Unfortunately I didn't love most of the food, which is disappointing for a fairly expensive meal. Virgin cocktails are pretty good, and we loved the arancini and di stefano salad. The pear ravioli came out very sweet and creamy without much nuance to the flavour and I really wish I'd gotten something else. Fiancé's risotto was well cooked but also underwhelming as far as flavor. Asparagus was okay. Since the appetizers were so good we'd be willing to try again. A reservation is recommended - when we went we overheard the wait was very long. But if you're early just take the time to walk around a little bit and enjoy the nearby shops as they likely will not be able to seat you before your exact reservation time.

Overall good place to eat. Nothing exciting but it did the job to satisfy my hunger. We shared a diavola pizza and a Ceasars salad. It's pretty big so you have both indoor and outdoor choices.

This ambient gem found in adorable Carmel is a must-try if looking for Italian food. We were blown away by how authentic the Italian flavors were, it totally equates to Italian food you’d find in Italy and they have a variety of delicious pastas, pizzas and dessert. We had their meatballs (yum!), lasagna, truffle gnocchi (one of the winners!!) and a pizza with goat cheese. Desert served excellent tiramisu and although potentially criminal, crème brûlée from heaven. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the evening so much we stayed until closing. Go for an unforgettable dinner experience!

Our attendant “Baily” was supe cool and kind she was taking care of all the customers while working hard at the bar. The food was crunchy, tasty and delicious. Make sure to book your table in advance and enjoy your dinner with the great ambience. They also have happy hours for food too..!!! Make sure you try their parmesan fries

We ordered grilled artichoke, mozzarella burrata, and pizza parma. The pizza was ok, but the appetizers were disappointing. Artichoke was sour for some reason. And the burrata was just not fresh and not tasty at all. The only good thing in this restaurant is the courtyard. But I would not recommend this place. Don't waste your time. There are more places worth visiting!

We always enjoy dining at any Pepe restaurant. The food is always absolutely delicious, the service is above and beyond, and the atmosphere is very lovely. I have to give props to the staff. When we last visited Little Napoli, the staff had to deal with some undesirable customers. We witnessed on two different occasions in one visit what the hostesses and servers had to deal with with rude customers for no reason (shame on those people). And my hats off to all of them for continuously providing good and kind customer service. I wouldn’t have been able to do the same myself with the ridiculous demands these people were unfairly requesting and over complicating things. But they handled everything so politely and gracefully. Meanwhile, making sure we were still attended to with a smile on their faces. Thank you to the staff for always making our experience enjoyable. Thank you to the cooks who prepare the delicious food and the servers who so pleasantly serve us. And thank you Chef Pepe for creating such wonderful environments for us to get to continuously enjoy the dining out experience.