4 Best Italian Restaurants near San Simeon

“My wife and I met our good friends from Cambria at Manta Rey for dinner. The restaurant is quaint and cozy. We arrived after sunset so our window table didn't have a view. It was a quiet Saturday evening and so we were able to converse before ordering dinner. My wife and the wife of our friend ordered the same item, shrimp scampi; he ordered the filet mignon and I chose the cioppino. The scampi dinners looked good and they were satisfied with their choices. My friend enjoyed his filet dinner. My cioppino was very tasty, the broth light yet flavorful with a good amount of clams, mussels, shrimp and fish. I would order that again when go back......and we will go back!!!“

“A cute and quaint little restaurant! I sat at the bar and absolutely loved the vibe of this place, the bar top is gorgeous and hand crafted by the owner Victoria. The vibe of the restaurant is very intimate, very homey feeling. It only seats 18 so it's small but I really enjoy this type of atmosphere. This is my second time here and both times I thought the food was fabulous, very clearly fresh ingredients. I will certainly be back on my next visit!“

“Such an incredible lunch! I actually got to see Giovani making Tiramisu!! I had no idea about the love that goes into all the food there. The Tiramisu was so incredible! So was the pasta, and lovely people from all over. Thank you Giovani!! Sarah“

“My family and I went and ate here for lunch and the customer service was wonderful and the food was delicious! We ordered the lunch menu of spaghetti and meatballs, the garlic and butter spaghetti with shrimp and the kids pizza, came with a side of garlic bread. Will definitely be back to try more stuff on the menu!“