Holy cow. One of the many amazing Italian joints in Little Italy with plenty of deli soup food and drinks with something for everyone.
Stopped in for a late lunch and grabbed a seat at the bar. Loved the big windows and natural light - plus it sits off the main Little Italy road a bit so it was quieter and just wonderful.
Started my meal with the bisque (soup) which was just delicious. Then thoroughly enjoyed an order of the crab ravioli! Everything was super tasty. I also saw the “cheese wheel pasta” (noodles in a being made in a parm wheel) and I have to come back for that in the future.
Overall, great find & a big fan. Thanks to the guys waiting the bar area!
Stopped by for lunch today our server was Josue. The weather was great outside but we sat inside to be out of the sun. The many dishes and appetizers we had were all outstanding. Tried a couple cocktails as well which were delicious. Will be back for sure!
I had a fantastic dining experience at Bencotto Italian in San Diego. The atmosphere was charming, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the food and cocktails was absolutely delicious. highly recommend Bencotto to anyone looking for a delightful Italian dining experience in San Diego!
Bencotto is situated in Little Italy, San Diego, and we decided to give it a shot for dinner. We ordered the TAGLIATELLE with fromagi sauce and the Mediterranean salmon, but we swapped out the potatoes for pasta. The salmon was not my favorite. our overall experience was enjoyable.
I am from Boston and have been to the North End and Providence RI for some of the best Italian food on earth. Saying that, I have spent the last night and morning wondering if Bencotto was the best of all of them. Yep, Bencotto is surreal and delicious.
It’s a place that requires a reservation. Don’t risk your ability to dine here on chance.
You can’t go wrong with whatever you order. I tried whatever everyone ordered. We were all freaking out and excited about our unique orders. Like the chicken parm, we all agreed it was the best we ever tasted. That’s weird. How could that be? Well it is so deal with it.
Pastas made in house daily is terrific. Be sure to come hungry because you will leave stuffed.
I had an absolutely amazing dining experience at this Italian restaurant. As frequent travelers, we explore eateries nationwide, and this gem stands out as one we can't wait to revisit. As a sweet tooth, I can confidently attest that their tiramisu was truly top-notch. Also make sure to order the cheese wheel, you won’t regret it!
Best tiramisu in Little Italy. We ordered the cheesewheel, squid-ink fettuccine, tiramisu and torta caprese. It’s not too busy during weekday nights so need not to make reservations if you are in small groups. The service was good and the desserts were just the icing on the cake.
Pretty good pasta.. it won’t leave you lost for words or saying mmmmmmm. Dishes looked great. I got the cheese wheel pasta, squid ink, and octopus. They offered fresh parmesan cheese halfway through the meal. Service needs some work. Saw our waiter like 3 times the whole meal. I’ll pass on this spot if I’m in the area.
By far, BEST Italian restaurant in town so far. Half Spanish, half Italian here and I couldn’t have loved this place more. It tastes 100% authentic, they did a great work. We ordered Harmonium for drink, and as an appetizer we got the Fiori di Zucca Ripieni (sorry, no pics. We crushed it). My boyfriend ordered the Tagliatelle Al Nero di Seppia and he gave it a 8/10, I got the tagliatelle pesto and I’d give it a 9/10. The pasta was well done but the sauce, in my case and opinion, was excellent. To finish, we ordered Tiramisu and I have never tried one in the States or Spain as good as this one. I will even order it ubereats if it’s possible. We will for sure repeat in the future.
Aaron Grant III GRE_Group_Broker
+5
Bencotto doesn't scream ambience. The decor is just nice. And I arrived late for a 9 o'clock dinner and chose to sit upstairs then quickly move myself downstairs as I had the impression I was going to be forgotten. I said adjacent to the bar where the restaurant lacks in ambience it makes up for and delicious food. The lightly(seemingly Panko) fried mozzarella-stuffed squash blossoms were incredible with a Parmesan coulis. The squid ink fettuccine (not tagliatelle)with shrimp was delicious. I just devoured the leftovers. The mushroom tagliatelle stirred in the giant wheel of three-year-aged parmigiano was the cheesiest thing ever; very delicious.
The bartender was very nice and makes a good Bombay Sapphire martini. A successful deal was brokered with the smiling server: I tried the tiramisu, and he boxed up my food for me. It's served in a small bowl, ladyfingers down first with amaretto and the mascarpone and cinnamon on top. Felt like a rustic, southern Italian preparation, and it was absolutely delicious. I nearly finished the whole thing myself. Bravo.
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