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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4.5285 reviews
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Bella S.
12/6/2025

Delicious pizza!! Great indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit outside and enjoyed visiting with people and their pups. (The only downside is our table was lopsided and glasses kept...

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Melissa C.
12/23/2025

We were seated quickly with no reservation needed, even during lunchtime, which was a plus. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. I ordered the cheese garlic bread, which was...

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Ron W.
11/30/2025

Had the jalapeno business burger, that was hefty and favorable beast of a burger. They make their fries in house, and plentiful portion. Ordered a tuxedo cake and each bite was true loves...

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Danny Z.
11/28/2025

My friends and I stopped by this place on our way down hwy1, and tried their brunch menu ( they don't serve lunch menu after 1pm on fri and sat). Overall, the food was quite enjoyable, and the...

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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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