il vecchio | Our Story
A Roman table in Pacific Grove
Il Vecchio is a Roman-style Italian trattoria in Pacific Grove, shaped by warm rooms, handmade pasta, and a long love of Italian cooking. It still feels personal, the way a neighborhood table should.
How we started
Founder Carl Alasko built Il Vecchio after ten years living in Rome and falling hard for the rhythm of a true trattoria. With his daughter Ariele, he helped shape the room with recycled wood gathered from historic buildings, churches, and barns across the country.
What guides the kitchen
From the start, fresh pasta and Roman tradition have been at the center of the table. The menu also leans into California ingredients, a balance that still defines the house.
The next chapter
In June 2024, original chef Stefen Shatto and his mother, Kelly Shatto, took over the restaurant they already knew by heart. It was less a reset than a return.
The room today
Il Vecchio remains one of those places people come back to in Monterey County and Pacific Grove. The space is warm, a little worn in, and made for lingering over dinner.