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Favaloro's Big Night Bistro

545 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2708
831-373-8523
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Price range: 14 AUD - 27 AUD
Cuisines: Italian, Seafood
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Fountain Avenue
Transit: Monterey Salinas Transit about 12 steps away.
Description: Closed due to fire - reopening in mid-February! This inviting and exciting bistro serves the best Italian and seafood fare in the area. Participants of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program serving all sustainable foods. All is prepared when ordered and desserts and bread are made daily. A real mom and pop restaurant! Family run and operated where a husband and wife team do all the cooking and baking daily. Nino was also a commercial fisherman and has knowledge on fresh fish and shellfish. You have to try the Monterey Bay Spot Prawns and the Cioppino. Menu items include an array of appetizers, salads along with a fresh soup of the day and many pasta selections. Our Meats selections include milk fed veal and steaks. We also serve a large selection of fresh fish and shellfish and raw oysters. Nice evening specials nightly. Whether out for a romantic dinner for two or family and friends...we will make it a special night here at the Big Night.
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SF Bay Area CA
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My son, his girlfriend and I celebrated his birthday here in December. The setting is cozy & comfortable but very elegant. The menu was imaginative and the wine list good. The service was flawless and friendly. We all agreed that this was one of the best dining experiences that we had in a long time. I would recommend reservations -... More

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Marin County
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

When we stay in the Bay Area over Christmas we’ve gone to the Mission Ranch and then to Midnight Mass at the Basilica for, at least, the last 10 years. As I am of Italian decent, my parents born in Italy, and go to Italy every year, I love Italian food. Have usually eaten on Fisherman’s wharf & pasta/seafood dishes... More

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Pacific Grove, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Love this wonderful family run restaurant. Love the fish dishes always fresh, pasta and meat cooked the way I want it. Great Italian cooking! The Favoloro's always make you feel like family. Always clean and cosy. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Our special date night spot! More

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California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

What can I say. I'm Italian and this is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Montery area. It's a small intimate place with an excellent menu and just always a fun evening. Definitely the best Italian food in PG. More

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Houston, Texas
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Had reservations the night we arrived but really didn't need them, it was great to be able to carry on a conversation with friends and have great food and wine. Great Service and suggestions! More

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ariant, Owner at Favaloro's Big Night Bistro, responded to this review
23 November 2011

Thank you for the great review and for dining with us! Marie/Owner More

San Francisco, Ca
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
5
people found this review helpful

We ate here for lunch and really enjoyed it! The interior of the restaurant is very inviting. I had the Eggplant Parmigiana with farffalle pasta with red sauce which was delicious. My husband had the lightly breaded and grilled sandabs which were excellent. We both throughly enjoyed this meal. This is a family owned restaurant and you could tell that... More

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San Leandro, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
5
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We are lovers of Italian food and wine. This restaurant is among the best we've found in Northern California. The menu is varied with both traditional and signature dishes. We found every course to be wonderful: appetizers, entrees, desserts .. Wine list well matched to menu, and prices are reasonable. If you want a five-star meal with an at-home atmosphere,... More

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Woodland hills
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
5
people found this review helpful

Staff was wonderful. We booked reservation online and got lost getting there and they still served us dinner even though we got there after they closed. Ambiance is romantic and intimate and food is delicious. By far the best lasagna I've ever had. Will definitely be visiting again with my husband the next time we are in Pacific Grove. More

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Santa Maria, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
6
people found this review helpful

My parents were both born in Italy so I'm very particular about Italian restaurants. Was hoping Favaloro's wouldn't disappoint and it didn't. I had the cannelloni special and it was excellent, pasta so fresh and thin like my mother use to make. Sauce and filling were very good. Had the butternut squash soup also very good. My husband had the... More

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England
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011
4
people found this review helpful

We had one meal at Favaloro's during our stay in Pacific Grove, and it's safe to say it was one of the top three meals during our trip around California. The main dishes were well flavoured and served really nicely, with the "Big Night Spaghetti" being a favourite at our table. The restaurant also has a great selection of wines... More

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