Affina - Carmel-by-the-Sea

Good food, served hot! Kevin was a very good server.

I recently dined at Affina for my 26th birthday and felt compelled to leave a review on how great the experience was. The restaurant is cozy, modern, and in a perfect spot in downtown Carmel. It's the perfect mix between casual and elegant. Andreas, our guide for the evening, was energetic, fun, and knowledgeable he gave us excellent service despite a very full dining room and many other tables to attend to. We started with the burrata which was very fresh and delicious. I had the carbonara and my girlfriend had the steak. The carbonara had one of the better sauces I've ever tasted on any carbonara and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The steak was also well cooked and came with its own delightful sauce with tasty side veggies that had a very distinctive, original cook and flavor. Two common dishes that the chef put a refreshing and flavorful take on. Mark the piano player took the evening to the next level by leading the restaurant in singing a happy birthday for me. This might embarrass some so know that my girlfriend specifically asked for this and not only did Mark accommodate her request, he was gracious, genuine, and professional about it. The little things like Mark's personal touch are what made the meal, night, and restaurant so memorable. I've dined at a lot of restaurants in Carmel, where there are many fine ones, and Affina was among the best dining experiences I've had. Thank you Affina! Cheers, Evan

Andres made our dining experience so enjoyable. His Dad is the executive chef and together they treat you like a part of their family. The menu is inventive and they have a small curated wine list to compliment it. Highly recommend trying it out!

Great night out with my girl! The team at Affina was amazing! From the Oaxacan chef to all the servers they are tuned for customer service! The meal was great and timely.

Cute and great ambiance but food was flavorless. Possibly better to go for dessert and drinks than for dinner.