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, business luncheons, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversaries, and more.
We would love to discuss how to be a
part of your next event.
We refuse to compromise on quality.
That's why we source our ingredients from local farmers' markets,
Ocean 2 Table seafood, Palermo Bakery, Monterey Fish Company &
Featuring boutique wines from
Monterey County, Napa & Paso Robles.
Handcrafted draft beer from local breweries.
Chef Sal believes that using fresh, high qu
We refuse to compromise on quality.
That's why we source our ingredients from local farmers' markets,
Ocean 2 Table seafood, Palermo Bakery, Monterey Fish Company &
Featuring boutique wines from
Monterey County, Napa & Paso Robles.
Handcrafted draft beer from local breweries.
Chef Sal believes that using fresh, high quality ingredients translates into the best tasting food.
Reservations accepts up to 8 people.
No Reservation Available? Use Yelp Waitlist (accepts up to 6 people) or check-in with Host
Majority of tables held for walk-in and Yelp Waitlist customers.
Extensive Heated Patio Dining
Spring 2022 Hours*
Monday: Noon - 8pm
Closed: Tuesday (except holiday & special event weeks)
Closed: Wednesday
Thursday: 5pm - 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am - 9pm
*Extended hours during holiday and event weeks. On occasion, we are closed for private parties. For most accurate hours, please check our Google listing.