Rudolfo's Café

Service was outstanding. They picked up my knife when I dropped it on the floor, brought out a side of marinara when I asked, replaced a dirty napkin on the table without even being asked and made sure water was full the entire time.

Also, the carbonara noodles are some of the most unique and delicious noodles I’ve ever had! Live music was so beautiful. We got cheesy bread and fettuccine also as well.

Delicious American Italian food with a nice vibe, this is a great family friendly option.Family-owned and always buzzing, they serve up pizza/burgers, elevated dishes, irresistible gelato and desserts. Their wine selection is also on point. My family frequents often because we know it’s delicious consistently and the service is never off.They also have a really cool pop up on Sundays that serve good take out food and fried chicken sandwiches .

Absolutely one of the best meals I’ve had in Monterey. The meatball appetizer is delicious. For my entree I ordered a pork chop with mashed potatoes and candied fruit. It was the special that night, it was cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. Everyone in the staff is extremely kind helpful and very easy to talk to. It’s a nice quaint restaurant that feels modern and cozy. Expect it to be busy though because with food that good it’s bound to be.

This was place was bomb! So nice to find somewhere in the Monterey area that has good wine and great food without making you feel like you're a lizard person in the Hamptons 😂 it was so nice the staff was super friendly. We felt very comfortable just having a good time hanging out for dinner here, it was so refreshing. I asked for a rec for a red wine from California (I'm no snob, so idk what to order) and she brought me three generous tasters that my gf and I tried and loved all three. I ordered one of those three, but could have enjoyed any of the three. We had the bees knees pizza and it was SO good. Crunchy crust but also really nice toppings and soft cheesy dough. The highlight of the night was the rigatoni pomodora. Truly a special pasta dish where most of the flavor comes from the Calabrian chilis, without being too spicy at all. We really really loved that dish. I will be coming back here whenever I am on the Monterey area for good wine, good vibes, kind service, and delicious food.

Thanks so much for having us!

PS the espresso gelato is AWESOME

Great little Italian cafe with interesting pizzas, salads and pasta combos. Friendly staff, clean and prompt service. Good quality ingredients and well prepared. We really liked the Pesto pizza 🍕 and an affogato for dessert. It's not on the menu but they will happily make one for you with and flavor gelato. Great modestly price Italian fare for the whole family.

I had the artichoke&sweet corn pasta with walnut sauce, and it was delicious. Multiple vegetarian pasta options. Very cute place.

My appetizer (artichoke) was disappointing. My entree, a vodka sauce rigatoni, was good because I chose the option to add burrata cheese at extra cost (actually the waiter misheard me but I’m glad he did), and the temperature difference between the cold cheese and piping hot pasta made it a unique (in the best way) and rewarding dish even if the value wasn’t great. Why then do I give five stars? The desserts are out of this world. Their mixed berry cake is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. If it weren’t for dessert it would probably be a 3-4 that I’d want to give another try; with desert it is a 5.

the staff at Rudolpho's cafe has always been very welcoming and accommodating for me and my family! we have eaten there many times and have always had a wonderful experience from all of the employees. everyone works very hard!
there is a personal touch to all of the food they prepare, which is VERY uncommon these days.
thank you!

My husband and I had a delicious lunch here! He ordered the chicken soup and I had the pasta - both delicious! The gelato was amazing as well. Service was great!

So happy we found this place! The food was delicious. We ordered the pesto pasta, Margherita pizza, and vanilla gelato and everything was excellent. The service was fresh and the owner was very friendly. Will be back whenever we come to the area.

We enjoyed our wine 🍷, pizzas 🍕 and dessert 🧁 at Rodolfo’s. The pizza verdure was loaded with delicious vegetables. The desserts are made here. We had the chocolate peanut butter cake - molto bene! Check out the menu I photoed for latest prices. If you’re in PG you should come here for a meal. 🍕🇮🇹😁

Rudolph’s will make you feel like you are in a small cafe in Italy. They have a good selection of fresh ingredient food! The service is outstanding (Thank you Jocelyn!). In addition, you can choose from a variety of gelato or treats for dessert! The manager and team will ask about your food and service! It is like going to an Italian family home for lunch or dinner. They also are knowledgeable and have gluten free options! Great experience!!!!! Came back a second time and it was equally as good with great service. I highly recommend Rudolfo’s Cafe for people who live in PG or visitors😊😊! Rudolfo is outstanding and takes care of you!!

We love coming to Pacific Grove and when traveling with kids it is hard to find a place with something to keep everyone happy. They gave us a cute table outside in the beautiful weather. The wagyu burger was great and the onion rings are some of the best we have ever had! We even came back the next day for some more. The Pizza was delicious and pasta and salads were great and fresh. Get the focaccia bread as an appetizer and you can’t go wrong. We will be back!

Our absolute favorite spot in PG. The food is always delicious - top tier ALWAYS. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is cozy and it feels like our second home. We always take family and friends here and will forever sing its praises. Love their pizzas, pastas, desserts, etc. Plus the Heatwaves hot chicken sandwich pop up on Sundays is the best treat if you don’t feel like cooking. For dinner, we usually order the special, soup of the day, pasta tagliatelle, bolognese, short rib ravioli, pizzas - the list goes on. Great for lunch as well - best sandwiches (love the Monterey sandwich) and everything is made with delicious, fresh ingredients. Just best all around, truly. I could go on and on you’ll just have to try it out for yourself.

Rudolfo’s is a must when in Monterey/Pacific Grove! The food is exceptional! Pasta, pizza, small plates! Desserts do not disappoint. The pistachio cake was awesome. All ingredients are fresh and you can tell food is his passion and made with ❤. Nice wine list to choose from. Met Rudy and he is humble and friendly. Can’t wait to return often when in the area!

I went here to try Heat Waves fried chicken sandwiches, and left a life long customer!
Absolutely the best fried chicken in the county! The hot was actually too spicy for me, which I rare and I loved! The fries we got was a meal on its own; it was so delicious with the seasonings they had on the fries! Last but not least the mack and cheese is the best I've ever had. I imagine it's the type of mack and cheese jeff bezos or Bill gates have when they ring a bell for it. It was seasoned amazingly with the best cheese blend. You need to come here and try them out!

This place is all that!!! Best lasagna I have ever had. Their starters, their main courses, and desserts are ALL absolutely delicious. I cannot say enough good things about this little gem of a restaurant. My second time here and never disappoints. All my friends are still raving about the food today. Best restaurant in PG!!!

Rudolfo’s Cafe is such a gem in Pacific Grove. The Parisian style cafe is the perfect combination of elegance and grace. It’s cozy vibe makes it very comfortable for every type of customer, whether you’re looking to have a cute date night, eat out with friends, or have a solo bite while catching up on emails. The diversity that the cafe brings to this community is truly something unique and special. Not only is the cafe warm and welcoming, but the staff is exceptional as well. My family and I ordered a wide variety of appetizers and plates; including: the foccacia bread (which was phenomenal), the perfectly prepared artichoke and dip, several amazing pizzas, the well cooked burgers, and the yummy chicken Parmesan. This was all topped off with the BEST dessert in town.
The key lime pie and chocolate cake are undeniably delicious and a must try. Thank you Rudolfo and staff for the amazing food and service!

My husband and I had a wonderful night at Rudolfo's last week. The food was delicious and we loved the ambiance of the outdoor patio, even though the night was a little chilly. It was our first time staying in Pacific Grove, and one of the owners took the time to recommend places to visit when we were in town. Highly recommend eating here if you get the chance!

I had my rehearsal for my wedding at Rudolfo’s. The food was delicious and talked about all weekend by all of our guests! I highly recommend any of the pastas or pizzas that they make! You cannot go wrong!