Rudolfo's Cafe

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543 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
+1 (831) 920-1381
http://rudolfoscafe.com

Rodolfo's Cafe is a cozy Italian eatery located in Pacific Grove, California, offering a delightful selection of fresh pasta, pizza, local wines, and craft beers since May 2021. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Rudolfo Ponce, emphasizes quality ingredients and skillful preparation, reflecting his culinary journey through renowned establishments in the region.

Chef Ponce, a Monterey County native, developed his culinary expertise through hands-on experience at various local restaurants and prestigious culinary training at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. After honing his pizza-making skills at Ciccio's Pizzeria, he returned to Monterey Bay to establish his own restaurant, showcasing his passion for Italian cuisine and community engagement.

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Kelsey B.
11/12/2025

Last Wednesday my husband and I were looking for a date night spot that we hadn't tried before. Rudolfo's had been on my list for a while, and it was perfect in every way. We walked in (sans...

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Tim L.
10/11/2025

Food - 4/5. Fried Chicken & waffles were good. Brine on chicken was tasty (reminded me of Ad Hoc Chicken from Napa). Pancakes were pretty solid. Would have preferred some maple syrup to also be...

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Aaron P.
10/3/2025

I've been hitting Heatwaves 831 since they were slinging sandwiches from a garage in Seaside so it was time to visit the restaurant Rudolfo's for an actual meal after hearing good things from...

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Lorenzo K.
11/9/2025

I came here for the first time during a work trip to the Monterey Bay Area. I had the Rigatoni a la Vodka with Burrata and it was absolutely delicious. You could tell all the ingredients were...

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Amber D.
10/19/2025

Was exploring downtown Pacific Grove and decided to stop here for dinner. I ordered the "Fun Guy" pizza to go since they had no seating. Surprisingly my order was quickly made and very warm when I...

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