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!
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.
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.
Paluca Trattoria was featured as the "Blues Blue Cafe" in the filming of the award-winning HBO series, "Big Little Lies."
6 Fishermans Wharf, Suite D, Monterey, California 93940, United States
Walk-Ins are Welcome | Reservations accepts up to 8 people.
No Reservation Available? Use Yelp Waitlist (accepts up to 8 people) or check-in with Host
Party of 8+ people? Check in with our Host or Contact Us
Extensive Heated Patio Dining
*Extended hours during holiday and event weeks. On occasion, we are closed for private parties. For most accurate hours, please check our Google listing.