Our Story
Special Events & Private Parties
Special Events & Private Parties
Your host & chef, Sal Tedesco, was born in Sicily and grew up in Monterey as the son of a Sicilian fisherman.
The restaurant was established in the 1970's. Sal & Ashley Tedesco took ownership in 2000, subsequently transforming it into
Paluca Trattoria. Paluca is the combination of the names of their cherished sons Paolo + Luca.
Quaint at
Your host & chef, Sal Tedesco, was born in Sicily and grew up in Monterey as the son of a Sicilian fisherman.
The restaurant was established in the 1970's. Sal & Ashley Tedesco took ownership in 2000, subsequently transforming it into
Paluca Trattoria. Paluca is the combination of the names of their cherished sons Paolo + Luca.
Quaint atmosphere with
coastal chic inspired decor,
Paluca Trattoria is the perfect seaside getaway!
Special Events & Private Parties
Special Events & Private Parties
Special Events & Private Parties
Our restaurant is available for private events, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, business luncheons, corporate dinners, birthday parties,
graduation parties, holiday parties, and more!
We would love to discuss how to be a
part of your next event or private party.
Fresh & Local
Special Events & Private Parties
Fresh & Local
We refuse to compromise on quality.
That's why we source our ingredients from
local farmers' markets,
Ocean 2 Table seafood, Palermo Bakery, Filo's Gelato &
Featuring boutique wines from
Monterey County, Napa & Paso Robles.
Handcrafted draft beer from micro breweries.
Chef Sal believes that using fresh, high quality ingredients translates into the best tasting food.