We stay in Pacific Grove often and wanted to try something different than our norm (The Fishwife), so we checked tripadvisor's ratings and settled on a couple of the top Italian restaurants in the area. It was a special occasion (our anniversary) and we wanted something quite and cozy. Well, we are sure glad we picked the Loose Noodle, because... more

We went here with a group of 8 and had a great affordable meal. Excellent service and everyone was happy to be away from the tourist traps in Monterey. more

Can get better than this. Everything was great. Meat Lasagna and Halibut Picatta were outstanding, service was excellent, restaurant was clean. We will definitely come back when in California and Monterey. more

I'm always looking for a good pasta restaurant and the Loose Noodle is not one of them. I pass it nearly everyday and was warned by my neighbor that the food is terrible; but read the reviews on trip advisor and decided to give it a chance. Many people raved about the shrimp scampi so I gave it a try.... more

After reading the many positive reviews for the Loose Noodle, my girlfriend and I decided to try it out. The service and food were outstanding. It was a little warm inside the small restaurant, but that did not detract from the quality of our meal. I would most definitely return to this establishment. more

Very good food, very good prices, very good portions, quick service, nice wait staff - how does it get any better? more

Just got back and we had a great meal. The sauces and pasta were very fresh, portions were perfect, and the prices right. Only a few tables with other diners on a Monday night, but all seemed happy. Service was fine and its walking distance from any of the Canary arow area hotles. Seafood Fettucini, Cheese Ravioli, and Cannaloni were... more

We have eaten pasta everywhere but this place got something different and nice touch. It's pretty basic but you can taste the freshness of the food. We asked our waiter and he said all the food are made per order. We were very very glad that we stopped here while walking down the cannery row. Meat lasagna and Halibut Picatta... more

our family of 4 visits monterey once or twice a yr. last nite's dinner at the loose noodle was outstanding. we had shrimp scampi, artichoke ravioli, ny steak/pasta combo and chicken piccata. all were excellent. my daughter's chicken piccata was the best. well priced for the area, $59 before tip (we don't drink). it will be a new tradition to... more