Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

"Stopped in at black market bakery and ate some yummy desserts! We had a cinnamon cookie and a black widow tart. The staff are all very nice and a..."

Gary Gilbert

Dave Kenney

Ofelia Rivera

Bronx Pizza

89/100 (5173 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Bronx pizza is a tradition for my daughter and I, and now her fiance has joined us in this. This is what a pizza place should be; great pizza, decent..."

Kimberly Carey

"Bronx Pizza has very good Pizza!! Big slices, reasonable prices, and great service. Cool decor too! Cash..."

David Blumberg

"This place is buzzing! It's quite busy so there's a bit of a wait but the atmosphere made it not a problem at all. The people working and the other..."

Ande Arend

"These are New Yorkers, so, if you’re expecting to be greeted with warm and fuzzy kindness, you will be sorely disappointed. They are there to sell..."

Kerry H

"Edit 09/16/2023 (10 months after the original review below) - Had a few more slices here the other day, and the pizza is still amazing. They are..."

Ashleigh Fairfax

"Literally one of the best pizza places in the world! If you know a better pizza place in Southern California please show me! The staff is super..."

Jason H.

"Great pizza hot crisp delicious. Bathroom in back. Grab at counter inside or to go at window for pickup. Parking on street can be tough. Tables might..."

Juma Nyumba

"One bite, everyone knows the rules. Pizza was spectacular. Ordered a slice that was already made and waiting and a fresh pie for the family. My Fresh..."

Kyle Punzalan

"This place is amazing! Best pizza in California. The staff is friendly. The price was great. $20 for a whole pizza. The atmosphere is great too and..."

C Kight

"Great NY style pizza in SD, if you love thin crust, this is definitely your place! The place is CASH ONLY but they have an ATM inside. Just have your..."

Brissi Ponce

"After a hike of Cowles Mountain, some friends and I treated ourselves to Bronx Pizza. I'm lucky enough to live in the neighborhood, so this is a..."

Paul Kenney

"Pizza taste amazing I would recommend going here. This place is so awesome. You guys need to try some of this pizza. This pizza is just so good...."

Austin Montgomery

"Love this place!! Been coming here for about 25 years when I first heard about it! Best pizza in San Diego. I was very sad to hear that Seth, who was..."

Angela Fulkerson

"Hands high and thumbs all the way up for this spot. When i meet people that haven’t tried this spot I always mention this place. Always fresh and..."

J T

"Decided to take a drive out from OC to try this spot on a random Sunday. So worth the drive!!! Plenty of indoor seating, staff was awesome, pizza..."

Jeff H

"The most traditional New York pieces you are going to find. This place is amazing! Friendly staff everybody gets along. The pizza is amazing!..."

Jay Gee

"2 words. CASH ONLY. Ordered the Bronx delux Pizza and also the goat cheese pizza and they were both pretty good. This place is well known for their..."

Felicity Fung

"definitely a great local pizza spot. so good! four cheese pizza is delicious - can taste all 4 cheeses. fyi - not a lot of sauce or crust tho...."

morgan ingram

"Bronx Pizza deserves the commendation made by fellow google local guides: Best NY PIZZA OUTSIDE OF NY and BEST PIZZA IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. We got..."

Belle Segui

Filipis Groto

89/100 (2294 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was busy, but we were seated right away. Our server was there quickly with water and bread. Our pizza took awhile as there was a mishap in the..."

Therese Moore

"Love the atmosphere, food and staff! The pizza sauce at this Filippi’s is amazing! I’m a regular at this location, well, for the take-out and a..."

Taulagia Tali McLemore

"We were looking for some place to have a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We arrived, were greeted with a smile and quickly seated! Our waitress..."

Donna Lord

"Delicious fresh lasagna , tortilla soup with down to earth service . They never fail in delivering fresh food and awesome service . I've been..."

Peter Garcia

"Fifty years ago, when I was 16 yrs old and my sister was 18 yrs old, we would put a quarters worth of gas in my brother in law's '52 Chevy and drive..."

Barbara Lucks

"Excellent service and absolutely the best pizza in San Diego! I always make it a point to stop by one of the Filippi's locations when I come down..."

James Westervelt

"The best lunch you could ever ask for! A fine salad, great fresh main dish, and hot fresh bread for about $11 total. Don't forget happy hour..."

Carolyn Jones

"We had our drink and food order taken in one minute. Another minute we had our drinks and hot bread. In less than 5 minutes we each had lasagna..."

Marci Kalbfell

"The bartenders have worked here forever and it is a family feeling environment and they even have special drinks named after one of the bartenders...."

Wendy O'dwyer

"Our go to spot is the one on India but when the line is too long, this place is our backup.. just as good and a bigger..."

Alex Suhovy

"Husband had pizza cravings one night and ordered delivery. Scheduled it for the next afternoon and it came just in time. He got the Vegetarian Pizza..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

"Super great value! I got a seafood linguine. it is so delicious and with a lot of shrimp. Highly recommended for who has a big appetite. Oh and the..."

Vanessa L

"Meatball was great, pizza was really good, bread was okay, but the marinara sauce was really good. I used DoorDash, and the service was super quick..."

Joey Spendlove

"Pizza is always good here. The pasta is also really good. Service is fast and friendly. Portions are..."

John Ewert

"Pizza was perfect and crust tasty as it gets. Salad fresh, delicious and nutritious to boot. Staff very helpful. What a team. Thanks... They..."

Steph R

"It was my first time that I had eaten at this Filippi's Pizza Grotto and let me tell you our food was delicious. We ordered a family meal special..."

David Cervantes

"Great location, good parking, good service, and great food. If you’re going for lunch, then get there as early as you can after the doors open..."

E L

"We (4 people) ate 2 wonderful large and super delicious pizza. ( bbq pizza + pepperoni) The service was so kind and friendly. And it is a pretty big..."

Tuna Kabadayi

"The quality and amount of food for the price is a really good deal. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is comfortable. My roommate and I enjoy..."

Philip Campbell

"The pizza and torpedoes here are always really good, the pizza has a unique taste because of the cheese and a wonderful crust, no matter what..."

John Moreno

"Went on Mother’s Day for the first time. Decided to go right when they opened in anticipation for crowds. Very few people when we arrived so was..."

Danielle Henry

"Diana was excellent! She was quick, attentive, and incredibly nice. She took great care of us on Christmas Eve and we will absolutely be back..."

Nikki O'Hara

"The food was amazing and the service wonderful. We found this Italian restaurant by accident but will be..."

Jeanne Littel

"The Filippi's restaurants have the best pizza hands down. They put the toppings under the cheese so they stay moist and don't dry out or burn like..."

Rod Gullo

"Family owned and run establishment and it shows. The staff is very friendly and helpful when trying to make decisions on a hungry stomach. The food..."

Jeff Reitz

"This was an amazing experience! The service was first class and the food was delicious and filling. Thank you for an enjoyable evening with..."

Paul Curtis

Wheelchair Accessible

Pizzeria Luigi

89/100 (2896 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We tried 3 different slices and all were on point. The Crime Scene slice was fantastic, the Leonardo (mozz, Parm, pesto) even better than it looked...."

Rebecca Mercer

"The food was so good. Crispy, crunchy crust, flavorful sauce and cheesy, just like pizza is suppose to be. Everything was made to order so we did..."

Ashley McAllister

"Love love love this place!! Literally hands down best pizza joint. Love their Ranch Buffalo Chicken Pizza and Pepperoni Pesto..."

Kimberly Gullickson Rivas

"Best pizza by the slice in San Diego. The crime scene is my favorite. No air conditioning so the building can get very hot inside (especially for the..."

Ashley

"The pizza here is great. I do advise that if you don’t like your pizza burnt or too hot ask them to not leave them in too long. They warm up the..."

Claudia Fausto

"We love this place! The pizza is so delicious. We get the spicy kevo. Usually do take..."

Azalia Gomez

"I've been coming here for years on weekend for a couple slices of cracker crust or thin crust pizza after a visit nearby to the SD Zoo or Balboa Park..."

Denise Tung

"Great NY style slice spot . Feels like a classic slice spot . Good beer selection , decent prices . Service was friendly and fast . My go to slice..."

James Terwilliger

"If you've never eaten pizza from Bronx NYC then you don't know what great pizza is. I found Luigi's a few years ago & their pizza is on the money...."

Grayce Burrows

"This place is incredible! Parking wasn't too easy but only had to walk half a block. Walked in and told the guy at the counter we had never been..."

Aaron Christopherson

"Pizza was very tasty. Lots of varieties and I didn't have any concerns about any reheating mentioned in previous reviews. It's a dive bar, not a..."

Will

"I love this little pizza joint! The pizza is so good!!! I absolutely love the spinach and ricotta one. Grab a beer and sit in the patio. I also love..."

Lillipop Garcia

"Nice pizza place. Pizza slices are quite good. Parking is scarce, possible to park a block or so away from the place. Few seats inside and a few..."

Garie Pamintuan

"All around great experience. The pizza was 🔥 and the atmosphere was super chill and inviting. I will definitely be returning next time when..."

BKS

"Great service. Gave us first time customer discount. Kids got free drinks. He wanted to offer me free beer! Had to turn it down cuz I'm driving...."

Alex Laspinas

"Good tasting pizzas! Not too many options if you're not buying the box, though, but still several options available. I don't live in the area..."

Carolina Diaz

Pizza E Birra

89/100 (2180 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Amazing draft beer selection and best pizza in town! Also highly recommend their lasagna and habanero..."

Ashley Albarran

"This place is a must! Delicious pizza pies, great draft beer and AWESOME employees with great great great service!!! Definitely coming..."

Mario Salinas

"I was there last night n had their shrimp scampi. It was excellent. The atmosphere was friendly n relaxing. I requested some bread n I got thinly..."

Teresa Dugan

"The real italian food! The tiramisù is a..."

Danilo Cicalese

"Must try the lasagna!!.. seriously so good..."

Luis Miguel Lopez

"Me & my husband love Pizza E Birra! The women who work there are the sweetest and the food and service is always great!..."

Autumn Beard

"Sam is absolutely amazing. He took amazing care of us when we walked in. Get the wings, like for real! We got the 12, and split half lemon pepper..."

Jason Hirose

"Mango Habanero Wings were good and meaty, a couple were undercooked but I ate em anyways.. the pizza was their top of the menu one with a spicy..."

Jonathan Colby

"The best experience ever!!! We ordered some wings and pizza. 100% satisfied. Will be coming back every time we’re in town. Excellent service. Sam..."

Tamila Volosevych

"Best pizza in San Diego. Thin crust style, dough and sauce was amazing. I would recommend pizza e birra to anyone visiting or local. We also had the..."

Aaron Gregory

"Absolutely phenomenal! From the salad to the dessert. The wings came out piping hot and with some delicious ranch which seemed to be homemade. The..."

Victoria Sanchez

"Oh man, this place has very delicious pizza, and very good calzones. Don't let the price scare you. It's well worth the money a small pepperoni pizza..."

D G

"Man... the wings here are delicious!!!!!! I got the buffalo/ bbq mixed and they were perfect!!!! Great ranch..."

Scott F

"Best pizza in San Diego, VERY family friendly. The owner is amazing!!!! Highly..."

Josh Lucas

"Thin crust pizza that’s crunchy & chewy EVERY time, perfect toppings. Every delivery has been piping hot. Juicy, well seasoned wings. Meaty & just..."

Jen Mullins

"AMAZING! My family of 4 were visiting from AZ and were in need of some pizza that we didn’t have back home and this was it! Everything was perfect..."

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"Great place I loved their pizza and I'm a big pizza guy. Sam the owner stated that they won the best wings in San Diego and he did not lie. The lemon..."

Forat Pack

"Crust and sauce are so tasty. Would love a thin crust option but either way, soo..."

Sean Thomas Sweeney

"Pizza e Birra San Diego. I have a particular favorite pizza place on the east coast where I live. You guys just made it to the top of my list. From..."

Damac (U. S. Traveler)

"AMAZING food!! The owner, Sam, is a great host and works to make you feel at home - would come back every single time. Easily the best pizza in..."

Mikail Peer

"This place was delicious! My family and I ate up everything. The service was phenomenal. We are visiting from New Mexico but if we come back to San..."

Ayse Hawthorn

"Oh my gosh!!! This place is PHENOMENAL! We celebrated my sons birthday here! Staff was AMAZING! They had a nice area set up for our party of 11. The..."

Heather McPherson

"I had a pizza delivered that was unfortunately, very burned on the bottom. I called the restaurant and they delivered a fresh pizza within 15 min -..."

Aunde Rose

"We walked into the restaurant in between lunch and dinner hours and were the only people there on a random Wednesday. Sam (the owner) had our kiddos..."

Adam Zajac

"Ok listen up. Hands down the best food I’ve had in a VERY Loonng time!! I hardly ever write reviews but this deserved it. Me and my partner have..."

Kiera Bazemore

Camp Cucina

89/100 (10252 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good Italian cuisine. Very good and broad vine variety, especially the local choices. Plates are quite small and the vegetables were cooked with too..."

Andreas Steiner

"Whenever we have an event at or near Balboa Park, we come here. It’s convenient and has good food. We always get to where we need to be on..."

My Le

"This Italian/French restaurant is Walking distance to BALBOA PARK. The FOOD is excellent, and so is the SERVICE. It is loud indoors, maybe because..."

Valerie

"This place has such great and fast service for a busy place. Inside was a little loud but the outside was great. The pizza and pasta were both good...."

Kristina Bolt

"This place has been putting out great food for a looong time now! I love coming here and enjoying the food which is always first class. I do want to..."

Rashaad Forehand

"I love pizza. This place is one of my top 3 favorite places in the continental USA. This is a brick oven style of pizza. There are a few really great..."

Eric Beavers

"Came here to celebrate Father’s Day. Had a reservation through Open Table and got our patio seating table on time. A couple of us ordered the Short..."

Shelly Shi

"This restaurant becomes one of my favorite Italian restaurants in San Diego!!! Firstly, the interior design and atmosphere are so modern, beautiful..."

LULU LIVE Art

"Cucina Urbana (B or 3.5 stars ): Another decent, but not great Italian restaurant on Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list. Good option if in the area and..."

Tommy Cheng

"Came here after seeing so many good reviews. We weren't disappointed. Started with the fried brussel sprouts, then we proceeded with entrees. I had..."

Craig Prater

"Had a delightful evening at this establishment recently. Both the food and service earned a solid five stars. However, dining indoors presented a..."

Boss Mania

"Fresh and crispy squash blossom with great cocktail and amazing apple dessert. Ragu pappardelle was good too but feel like there could be an extra..."

Yilin H

"I was pleasantly impressed by CUCINA urbana amidst my birthday celebration. Upon entry greeted by Marcos, I was well served until the end. Thank you..."

Melissa Yuan

"Had a wonderful experience the other night at this location. The food and the service were both five stars. However, as we ate inside, sometimes the..."

Steven Richter

"We had a wonderful night, with my husband here, celebrating his birthday. The service was excellent. There are different place to seat, at the bar,..."

Azadeh Rezaei

"All the dishes were excellent! Excellent..."

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"I ordered the burger even though it’s an Italian restaurant. I had a little taste of the other dishes that were ordered, but I was honestly most..."

Joseph Mairena

"This is an old time favorite in downtown San Diego! The service and the food are always top notch! Definitely recommend for a nice night out with..."

Ana Tapia

Caffe Calabria

89/100 (1754 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The nicest people work there! I loved the atmosphere the only thing that would have taken it over the top is if Italian music was playing...other..."

Cathy Meacham

"Best Coffee spot in San Diego. My favorite place to have coffee time with my friends, business meetings etc. We also buy bags of Calabria coffee and..."

Diana Gurrola Vargas

"I love this coffee shop so much. Their Caffe Breve is amazing and the service is always fantastic. Plus whenever my best friend visits, we got..."

Talena Renee Smith

"Grear customer service. Jeff was excellent behind the bar. Our food orders were taken efficiently and with a smile. The chef personally delivered our..."

Todd Linke

"Awesome pizza 🍕 and ☕️, laid back, nice ambiance , love everything about this place, will definitely come..."

Lei Layson

"Everytime I’ve been here, I’ve had an exceptional experience. North Park is FULL of specialty coffee shops. But, Caffe Calabria stands above the..."

Gaby Menendez

"Love love love this place!!!! The owner is just the coolest guy and will proudly show you around the place and talk to you. The coffee is outstanding..."

Haley Nicole North

"Excellent Euro cafe, especially with the World Cup playing on their TVs. I’m hoping they play the Tour de France in the next couple of..."

Alan Dela Pena

"Love the coffee, but someone should give their cashiers some customer service lessons. No reason to alienate your customers and neighbors because..."

Jorge Guntanis

"Best coffee, best service, best food EVER. San Diego has a..."

Lori Bowman-Martin

"If you like coffee, you're going to love this place. It's better than Peets to my..."

David Terry

"Ahhhhmazing place for..."

Rhodney Loveria

"Awesome service ! Delicious Naples style pizza..."

Ravin Bigdawgs Rambaran

"This place exceeded my expectations, I ordered the Salciccia Pizza and it was delicious. Thin pizza, good crust, perfect amount of sauce and cheese,..."

Patricia Curry

"Food was amazing, although service wasn’t that good. They brought our order all separated so we were hungry looking at our friends eating. We..."

Bruna Marchetti

"I love the iced caffe vienesse from this coffee spot. Every time I am in the neighborhood, I make sure to stop here. Another favorite of mine is the..."

Sabrina Marie Anderson

"The quality of the coffee and the service are both great which has kept me coming back here for well over ten years. I just wanted to give a heads up..."

Marissa Abeyta

"I came to study and ended up having probably the best almond milk espresso macchiato I’ve ever had thus far. The seating is really cool and plenty..."

Larissa Ostrowski

"Hidden gem! Walking by this I might’ve not stopped by, but luckily discovered it during the San Diego Coffee Crawl. There is an Italian pizza oven..."

Cristelle Meza

"I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Calábria and it's an experience I'll cherish for a long time. If you are a coffee enthusiast, then Calábria..."

Victor Gomes

"Located in the heart of North Park on 30th street, Caffe Calabria has one of the best pizzas you will find in all of San Diego. Homemade pizza dough,..."

David Spiewak

"So SO yummy. The pizzas are a tad bigger than a personal size- you could definitely eat one yourself because they’re thin. I was with 3 people and..."

Taylor Leigh

"I've only been here once but it looks great on the inside. The honey coffee I ordered was..."

Ricardo Oliva

Mia Trattoria

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food! Started off w the Mia cocktail. Could have have many more of these! I am not the biggest fan of Calamari but my boyfriend likes it. It..."

Ashley Abbott

"A taste of Italy, pure & simple. Everything is fresh and made daily. The same handful of staff is there everyday bringing you a warm meal, a good..."

Jordana Pellow Torrisi

"A crown jewel hidden in Banker’s Hill. The dishes are fantastic (broccolini rippasati, tonnarelli calcio, risotto al verdure to name a few are..."

Steve Shafer

"I stopped in for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was intimate and friendly. The food was excellent we had the Burrata..."

Joaquin Blanco

"Outstanding food. One of the best italian meals I have had outside of..."

Jim O'Donnell

"Everything made fresh daily nothing frozen or reheated from the night before... service was top notch. Going back for the brunch next..."

David Obdrzalek

"Excellent service and food quality. Trattoria Mia is quickly becoming a neighborhood..."

Becky Rivera

"Great food, great service!!! Definitely will be going again..."

Claudia Rezek

"My husband and I had a delicious brunch and the service was great! We will definitely go back there..."

Catherine Vlamis Smith

"Unica!!! Finalmente anche a San Diego si può gustare un'ottima cucina..."

Lory la Rondine

"I love everything about this place! Great..."

Laurie Bedford

"Excellent food, nice ambiance, good service. Hidden..."

Anne Rubsamen

"Great new addition to Bankers Hill/Hillcrest..."

Hai Ngan Tran

"Excellent service quality management and my preferred..."

Jimmie Brown

"Big fan of this restaurant. Food, ambiance, service were all delightful. I really loved the lighting. The ambiance was intimate, romantic. Felt like..."

Kirsten Acapulco

"Best Italian restaurant we’ve eaten anywhere!! It sets the standard for all other Italian food and service and we can’t go anywhere else now...."

Amy Cohen

"We always love to come here, this place never disappoints; wonderful service & delicious food. I,ve been in Italy and trust me, they’re food is..."

Andrea P. Priego

"Wonderful neighborhood family run Italian restaurant. Very few tables. Quiet street. Outdoor seating. Big trees along the streets of this old San..."

James L. Booman

"Wow! Love this place! Sort of a hidden gem and the vibe, service and food here is wonderful. We went off of the nice gentleman’s recommendation and..."

Ariel Schwartz Chang

"Very romantic setting. The staff was very friendly. Unfortunately, our server wasn't too knowledgeable about the menu, but I just attributed that to..."

Leftover Treasures

"Warm, friendly, authentic Italian restaurant. Excellent attentive, watchful service in a lovely space. The food was absolutely scrumptious, servings..."

David Dingman

"Here’s the thing. It doesn’t make any damn sense how absolutely seasoned DOWN this food is. Raving reviews are rare for me because most foods air..."

DeJaree Snipe

"Suitable for family and has highchaira for children. Scrumptious food, portions are just right & a delightful selection of desserts. Just was not..."

Ting Chan

"Delicious authentic Italian food. We had the eggplant Parmigiano, fettuccine with chicken and mushrooms. And for dessert had the chocolate..."

MaryAnn Corrigan

"Nice, quaint place with good food. It actually pulled me in by smell - I was walking by and could smell deliciousness coming from the kitchen so I..."

S Saus

"Portions may seem small but it is very filling. The pasta tasted really good and the caprese was fresh. The service was also really nice..."

Angelo’s Review

"Absolutely authentic! I was fortunate enough to be there with a wine expert & chef, and both had the same opinion. Just simple, authentic food, no..."

David R

"You want family? Well this is the place! Got a problem with a dish? The chef is right there! They like garlic and aren't bashful about using it. ..."

Steve Weathers

"A very local, small but authentic home-kitchen Italian food. Enjoyed everything we ordered, but would hope there is some improvement in the..."

Eric Xu

"Very good food. The owners are Italian, so the food tastes about like it would if you made the trip to Rome. Service was friendly, but unobtrusive...."

Rob Browne

"I passed by and stopped for delicious lunch. Tuna,octopus and cáprese were tasty and fresh. It will be my new destination to get meal close to..."

Sash U

"Love this place. It never disappoints. Wish I knew their secret on how to toast the rolls perfectly every..."

Douglas Hotaling

"Tornado special: turkey chorizo meatballs spicy pesto and Gouda cheese. Topping bacon & sausage add some onions. Was just delicious!!! With a side of..."

Loris Compiano

"Super chill spot! Delicious meatball subs wine and cheese hit the..."

Ruth E Robles

"So delicious that I wanted to lick the plate..."

Virginia C Hire Damrauer

"Great experience with a nice setup for couple with meat eaters and vegetarians :) highly..."

Randy Apuzzo

"Love this place. Prices are good food is..."

Peggy Shevlin Terrill

"The food was delicious and the staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeably. I'll definitely be..."

Melinda Wyora Bruner

"Amazing!!! This place is def theee place to..."

Kim Drozdoff

"The real French food that I have eaten so far,..."

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Rachel Efune

"Rustic has become one of my 'go to' places for food downtown. Their menu may seem small but everything they serve is so tasty it doesn't need to be..."

Jeni Lamb

"Awesome place. Great for meat eaters and vegans alike. Always come in for the vegan meatballs in spaghetti. Great vegan subs, awesome staff, and cool..."

Kris

"Great meatball shop and for those working downtown, it's a bargain at lunch. It might be a the cheapest place to eat for the money in an area that is..."

Bill Reals

"Found a place that served meat and it isn't a bar! They do have craft beer but not a bar! I got the 3 meatball and spaghetti. I wasn't expecting..."

Alea Sokashi

"Awesome food, chill laid back vibe, and the owner Loris is a very friendly and sincere dude. The chorizo meatball is hands down my favorite one here...."

B DUB

"Excellent food, and vibez! Friendly staff, and a relaxed atmosphere. I also like the art that people drew on the walls. I highly recommend anyone..."

sergei goss

"Tried it for the first time it was really good for the price I paid for a meatball sub and a pop. The meat was fresh and aromatic with herbs and..."

Nick Ramirez

"Before i ate at Rustic, i was suffering from lower back pain, decreased libido, and type 2 diabetes. After one bite of The Bear Choice, the back..."

Brian Berry

"Fantastic food. The HERO sub is so dope. Meatballs are made fresh there and you can tell IMMEDIATELY after biting into one of their subs. Haven't..."

Christopher Venkus

"Discovered this place walking by before a Padres game. Great meatballs and nice little beer selection. Very reasonable prices and friendly..."

Jack Mandel

"This place has the most delicious meatballs I've ever tasted, and gluten free options as well! I also loooove their loaded..."

Bree Viridian

"Love the food, lick-the-plate delicious. I get the beef Meatballs with marinara sauce, extra mozzarella, and artichokes. So..."

Virginia Hire Damrauer

"The swine is my favorite meatball sub of all time. Great prices and even better food. One of my favorite lunch spots..."

Nolan Seaton

"Quite possibly the best meatball sandwich I've ever had, and you can't beat the price! So..."

Derek Turner

"I only stopped in for a beer before the Padres game but wish I had time to eat...it smells absolutely amazing in there! I will most definitely..."

Leah Sadowski

"Nice locally owned meatball joint. Good option for take out. Service can be so so if the main guy isn't there, don't take it..."

Scott Pactor

Elixir Espresso Bar

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

"IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE EVER!! I am a big coffee drinker, and I have gone to many places, but hats off to this place! The experience was..."

Jasmine Sandhu

"Can't get enough of this place, the Crepes with nuttella , the coffee made with perfection and style, the ambience are all worth the drive ( way..."

Avy Amar

"Nice chai latte and Americano. Friendly staffs. Iron casted elevator make this place..."

Alexandra Hui

"Wonderful atmosphere with skylights and natural lighting, superb coffee and desserts, amazing crêpes, reasonably priced, friendly and efficient..."

Will Loving

"This place is awesome. This is a Espresso, gelato. Coffee bar. The place is small with tables on the inside and out. Or you can sit in the..."

Paula Stubblefield

"came here this morning for a little breakfast and coffee. It's really a small Espresso Bar that makes awesome crepes. The breakfast crepe is so..."

Dan Smith

"Perfect place to grab a quick - and delicious - cup ‘o joe and maybe a cup of gelato or a pastry. It’s in a historic building, The Marston..."

Patricia V Waldron

"Good coffee and great presentation. The crepe lack a bit in flavor which is the reason for the 4 stars versus 5. Very good..."

RoboRob

"Amazing coffee, really tasty crepes. Friendly staff and excellent service. They have their own espresso blend they sell in the..."

Kristin Gordon

"It is an amazing little spot to get a morning coffee. I like that it is a part of a lobby and it has that old school vibe to it. I tried both savory..."

Nemanja Sunjevaric

"Here is the one of best coffee store. I'd drunk ice americano. Smooth and mild taste! Cozy and comfortable..."

Gee K

"espresso was good, Viennese crepe was okay. interesting building and more fit for a quick sip and chat rather than a longer..."

Eunhae Lee

"I had breakfast here literally everyday for 4 days. I recommend the turkey crepe, it’s absolutely delicious. Espresso and Americanos are rich and..."

R M

"The location was alright, but the food and the service were impeccable. Food: Turkey Crepes - contains turkey, spinach, and cheese. The crepes were..."

Louis Davis

"It's a good place. I like the iced coffee and the discounted refill. I don't usually eat here, but the crepes seem to go over well with other..."

mrziggles

"Very good espresso, and reasonably priced. Located in first floor of office building, so not a very warm "cafe" atmosphere, but it's a well-used..."

Peggy Wilcox

"Not the sort of coffee shop to come and sit for an hour with a laptop. This is very much appreciated in and out place. The lady that helped me (young..."

David Thomas

"Came here 7/2019 for my delicious vanilla iced latte heading towards San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) for..."

ION66 The Ultimate Guardian

"I really enjoyed Elixir. My hubs and I were in town on business and try to support local as often as we can. We found Elixir by a simple Google..."

Lora Nichols

"Unbelievably amazing! Wanted to get something out of the ordinary, so the barista suggested the Tuxedo. So smoothly and delectable to the taste..."

Peter Steinbach

Basic

89/100 (2801 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pizza was amazing. The large is a little on the pricey side ($30+) , but tasted bomb. Great pizza, location, and venue. I gave a 4 stars because..."

Bradley Kay

"The pizza was amazing!!! Took a good amount of time to be seated when they didn't appear busy but I believe they were in the middle of shift change...."

Arika B.

"Visited during Comic Con 2023. Delicious pizza and drink selections. Great place to split a large pizza and get drinks to share stories from the..."

Juan Gutierrez

"Hands down the best Pizza in San Diego. The atmosphere was chilled and fun. The bartenders were amazing and they went above and beyond! Great food,..."

Jennifer Brand

"This is one of our favorite places in SD. We used to come here weekly when we lived in the area. The pizza is really good but the ambiance is even..."

Joshua

"The pizza is good I would suggest if you get a small do half and half of different kinds of pizza because the pizzas are big. Also It may take a..."

Andrew Soliz (Andy)

"OMG! Pizza is outstanding, the best tasting sauce. Service, excellent, and so nice. Yummy margaritas..."

J'oni Smith

"The equivalent of Cheers! The BEST neighborhood pizza restaurant and bar. Open space with lots of different seating areas (dining tables, couches, ..."

Maria Sparks

"Delicious freshly made pizza. The crust is very soft and thin making it difficult to eat by hand. The 4-Maggio white pizza is bland and needs more..."

adamltw

"We had. Fairly large group but all separate tables at the outside patio. Place was very busy due to a sell out BB game at Petco.i think they may..."

Josefina Guzman

"This pizza was amazing, very nice char taste like wood fired style crispy crust, great toppings and sauce. Pizza was a small and it was huge, I saw..."

Anthony Michalski

"Was there for a work thing, so there were 40 of us. They brought out multiple pies, and they were all delicious. Being from New York, I was..."

Peter Scida

"Amazing pizza, pretty cool setup, music just a tad loud. The folks working the bar were respectful to the order of customers coming up to place their..."

Borys Boyko

"Top pizza in downtown, and then you add the mashed potatoes pizza... Between the cocktails and service with the included delicious food. This place..."

Devin Landis

"Arguably the best pizza in San Diego. Highly recommended! Very cool atmosphere too! Quasi open with a big garage door and a really high ceiling. Pool..."

Brian Breckin

"My son and I went here pretty late and we had to sit in the bar area. The bartender was really friendly and helpful. The pizza was delicious and the..."

JLamp Dazme

"I had a group art show at this place planned by ThumbUp Gallery. During the show, my husband and I had dinner at here, we noticed here's style is..."

LULU LIVE Art

"Second visit just wanted to make sure the pizza was as good as the first visit before leaving a review. The pizza was well worth the trip to downtown..."

Antonio Santiago

Solare Ristorante

88/100 (1375 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First off the bartender Mark was very knowledgeable about all the different drinks that they had available, if you like coffee drinks I had the drink..."

Rick Brooks

"Every time me and my wife come to Solare we are never disappointed. The food and service is first class. We love that chef Accursio is constantly..."

Jerry Tijerina

"Solare has some of the best food I've ever had, and the service is top notch! If you can afford to splurge, I strongly recommend Chef Lota's tasting..."

Jeremy Ortiz

"A wonderful place to dine. Outstanding food, outstanding service! Each course was a feast for the eyes, the flavor of each dish was amazing. Great..."

Bonnie Lehman-Mosemak

"Super service and attention to gluten free needs. Tehy make their own GF bread and GF pizza crust. All very super fresh and top..."

Brian Randall

"We loved Solare ! Our waiter Bill was attentive but not overly. We were seated I the private wine room. Our meal was fantastic. You deserve to treat..."

Frank DiBella

"Food is delicious...Made so much better because our waiter Pedro F. was so personable. He spent a lot of time with us, showing us the dinner menu and..."

Peggie Mazzeppi

"Petra, the manager, is just the best. If you have a group meal, go to Solare. The food was awesome as well. Service was excellent. I just cant say..."

Charlotte O'Hare

"Loved this place, the food was great! The service excellent and Mark(c) was an awesome server and had a great personality besides. had the..."

Lynn Goodner

"Another wonderful dinner with my friends at "Solare". Have never been disappointed. Loved everything, had the cesare salad Solare style and pesce del..."

Magaly Nelly Bozzo Onate

"The food and service were second to none. Some of the best Italian food I've..."

Brian Finley

"We go to this place everytime we visit Point Loma from Sweden. The lasagne is to die for!..."

Wendela Heintz

"My boyfriend and I had the most delicious food and an incredibly fun experience at the Chef's Table - which is a counter overlooking the kitchen. We..."

Robyn Heller

"Solare worked incredibly hard to make our family engagement dinner for our parents extra special. We were seated in their private back room, and..."

Manuel Brenden Gomez

"I loved it. Excellent gluten free menu. Fantastic..."

Josefina Sosa-Santos Butner

"Decent food, fantastic service - for high prices. Our food was delicious except for the chicken dish, which was heavily overcooked. That being said,..."

Seth M

"I can’t believe it took me this long to try this place! But with the Michelin recognition AND San Diego Magazine, I felt it worth the try. Now, I..."

Sarah Wright

"To die for meals. I shared the mussels in red sauce with my sister in law.. they were absolutely fantastic , we were in heaven. The Mahi Mahi in a..."

B&C

"My husband made a reservation here for our anniversary and it was absolutely wonderful! We were in the wine room which provided a quiet intimate..."

Lily Wilkerson

"This is an expensive place, but being San Diego you don't have to dress up, my friends wore hoodies and jeans. The wait staff is not stiff but..."

Erin Moore

"Great find while in SD! Highly recommend if in the area. Our sever Sarah did a great job. Menu has some great selections and there are daily..."

j. zacarias

"Feast of the Seven Fishes. If you see it, get it. Typically a festival happening, we are at Solare for the Christmas Eve dinner. Tonno Crudo, Lobster..."

Chris Hinshaw

"I’ve never had a bad experience here. The owner is very hands-on and the consistency of the food and service is always spot on Sitting outside has..."

Justin Mecklenborg

"So close to amazing, but came up short this visit. I want to go again and see if they can do better, because it really seems like they could. The..."

Dominic Simone

"Enjoyed a lovely meal with my family. I had never had spiny lobster before and it was perfection. I loved their foccacia with olive oil. The..."

Jenn Schmidt

"Menu options are various and each with it unique twists. The presentation was outstanding and restaurants atmosphere was beautiful. With this said,..."

Erik Sanchez

"The service was great they checked on us the perfect amount and they split our salad for us without us asking. The food was great. Very tasty and..."

Kristina Bolt

"Dined for restaurant week last night. I don't know about everyone else but this restaurant week pricing really seems to be going sky high. This..."

Robert Kennedy

"My wife and I were walking around Liberty Station like we often do looking for something good to eat. We had seen Solare a couple of times but for..."

Rafael Buelna (Rafael)

"I stopped in this evening for an early dinner while staying in the area. I was seated outside right away. Service from Ahmed was great. I ordered the..."

G Thum

"Glad to have gotten a chance to finally try this place out. It's good, competent Italian food with a nice variety of entrees that I would love to try..."

Leon Chang

"Must have is the Crema Bruciata al Pistachio. The scallop was..."

David T

"Been my Italian go to for years. Excellent home made pastas , pizzas and entrees. great atmosphere and service. A must try for Italian in San..."

Timothy Callan

Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious Neapolitan-style pizza! We've visited a lot of restaurants that serve this style of pizza, and this restaurant was right up there with our..."

Lindsey Olson

"Good traditional Napolitano style pizza - hand-stretched, not rolled. Bruno's have a beautiful high temperature (900 F!) oven and pizzas are cooked..."

Anatoly Petkov

"Fantastico! My professoressa introduced our class to this restaurant and we had such a great time. The food was so good it's become my top choice for..."

Mark Principato

"Just returning back from Italy we were craving Napoli style pizza. After trying just about every pizza place in San Diego I can wholeheartedly say..."

Ryan Fay

"Bruno pizzeria is fantastic. They have really good prices for a handmade pizza to share. You could definitely have 3 people and be full off a salad..."

Tyler Kluska

"As a New Yorker, eating pizza in San Diego has been a painful experience. BUT THIS PIZZA HERE IS AMAZING. During quarantine I looked through..."

Camila Londono

"Delicious Pizza very cozy Ambiance, I had the pleasure of trying this Pizzeria at The Taste of University Heights, Service is great and very good..."

B Coreas

"The breadsticks are a must. These are the best bread sticks I've eaten. Went with the mozzarella salad and that was fantastic. This place is a must..."

Robert Alvarez

"This is the real deal. Prices are reasonable, service is fast. The food quality is, in my opinion excellent. All the ingredients are really high..."

ian coolidge

"Delicious and authentic Naples’ flavor!! I love it!! Diavolos is my favorite..."

Cristina Hernández

Pizzeria Luigi

88/100 (2572 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ordered a fresh Whole pie for my family to dine in and some bbq wings. The wings came out first and were hot and delicious. The pizza for more..."

Alexa S

"Their pizza is delicious. Last time we had it was about 8 years ago at their original location. Reminded us of how good it is. You won’t be..."

Zia Hasheem

"The pizza here is absolutely delicious with tons of options to choose from, and the wings are fantastic! I love the atmosphere, and the staff are..."

Gabrielle Cioffi-Dinkel

"Absolutely amazing pizza everything was very fresh and tasty. The customer service here was just as amazing as the food. The two guys that were in..."

B

"This place was recommended by one of the locals. This was a really good place! I was skeptical of this pizza tasting good because the pizza is..."

Luis Ambrosio

"I have never had a bad slice from this place and I'm pretty sure I have tried most if not all of their creations. But if pizza isnt your thing..."

Rick Risteen

"It’s hard to fault Pizzeria Luigi. They have a wide selection of slices, some truly imaginative combinations, a great beer selection, and a..."

Christopher Gorrie

"This pizza joint is amazing. I love that you can get a whole pie or individual slices. The customer service was great and there was plenty of indoor..."

Jerome Cooper

"Luigi's is always a great option, quick and easy. Unique pizzas and good selection of beer on tap. Slices come out of the oven crispy and at a..."

Nicholas Corr

"The best is the crime scene. But order that as a whole pie 🍕 , for your own benefit. Other slices of literally anything else are also delicious...."

Alec Lopez

"This was a great pizza! I loved how the crust was thin and also loaded with toppings. It was a great balance and incredibly delicious. One pizza fed..."

David A.

"Luigi's is the pizza that you can't miss if you visit San Diego. It gets really crowded but man.. worth the wait. The selection of beer is decent,..."

Gau dy

"I really like pizza, this place is great. Great on the customer service and experience to. I'm huge fan though of being able to walk in to a pizza..."

Z0mb13 Gh0st

"One the best places to grab slices for lunch in San Diego. My partner and I hit ECB of their Golden Hill location once a week. 4 slices with..."

Eric Cire

"Cool atmosphere. Rock and roll, skater, and biker vibe. They got an old school jukebox. Reminds me of some pizza shops up in the PNW. The staff is..."

Max Sanchez

"Best NYC pie this side of the Hudson. Thin, flavorful "cracker" crust. Plenty of flavors that in combos are fan-fricken-tastic. Been coming to..."

Chuck Northrop

"Best NY style pizza in San Diego. Thin crust delicious pizza. They have slices were the crust is garlic knots, I get it for the 8 year old and he..."

Marc Alnwick

"Great service, food came out quick. Definitely..."

Getlin Suegav

Perfect Pizza

Pizza Nova

88/100 (2977 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favorite place to lunch for years! Garlic balls are amazing, the lunch Caesar salad with prosciutto & truffle pizza is my go-to. For dinner, the..."

Kikumi Phelps

"Been here many times. Food is great. I had the new carne asada pizza today. Amazing. The Best salad is also..."

Paul Paruginog

"Pizza Nova is a great spot for lunch when in the area. The pizza here is very good and I tried two different types while in the area. Sadly I did not..."

Andrew H

"Great pizza and salad for lunch today. Nice atmosphere next to the harbor. The only drawback was the 4% surcharge “due to an increase in..."

Chris Vallejo

"I can’t rave enough about Pizza Nova. I hosted a rehearsal dinner there and the manager, Jean, was wonderful to work with. I live out of town and..."

Betsy Cohen

"Ordered the pepperoni white here and was amazing! Sat outside with the family! The only bad thing here was they didn't have a pizza nova shirt in my..."

John Ferrera

"Pizza Nova have great delicious salads and the pizza is also awesome! We were only in San Diego for 2 days and we ate here twice. We're both '..."

Brook Roberson

"Great food. We had garlic bread, The Works, Margherita and a lunch special that were penne pasta with Cesar salad. The pizzas were..."

Steve Tong

"This place is great. Known about it forever just hadn’t tried it. The staff is super friendly. Parking sucks but that’s not their fault. So you..."

Sal Perez

"Delicious food... Service is outstanding. Bit crowdy and can be a bit noisy. But the food is excellent for the price. Pizza's are wonderfull and the..."

Peter Mulder

"If you read any of my reviews you will see a five star is rare. This place is rare! Amazing fresh and hot food. From the Best Salad to the Lobster..."

Richard “The AMAZING Rick” Loek

"The pizza was delicious. This ended up being one of my favorite stops on the trip. Every table is served garlic rolls that are baked and served in..."

A Richmond

"Back after visiting a year ago and they are still doing amazing. The Lobster Bisque was PHENOMENAL. The garlic knots are always hot and fresh. So..."

Joshua Bond

"Pizza Nova is amazing! I have been going there for years now! The one thing that I enjoy most is their garlic rolls they serve before getting your..."

Byron Williams

"The pizza was absolutely amazing and not overwhelmingly crust engorged. The fish on top was perfectly cooked & the calamari was crispy, fresh and..."

Maria

"We enjoyed ourselves at Pizza Nova once again. Service is great, food was delish. We will be..."

q shift

"I was craving Italian and Pizza Nova over delivered! Everything was amazing. Highly recommend the chicken tequila fettuccini entree and the baked..."

Veronika Mazur

"Great harbor view, solid food. Good spread of options. I e had several of their pizzas, their wings, a few different salads, the salmon crostinis,..."

Derek Davenport

Pomas Italian Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"In the mood for an Italian sub and Poma’s hit the spot. Super casual place in OB. Score a picnic table in the shade for best atmosphere. Lots of..."

Blake Brown

"Who would've known this little place could deliver so big in flavor and portion size. From the outside, it doesn't seem very impressive. The..."

eddie zaldivar

"Craving a good Italian sandwich I came here because of the reviews. I called in my order and it was ready by the time I got there. It's a walk up..."

Kevin Myers

"We moved to Ocean Beach in May 23, hadn't tried Pima yet, I ordered the turkey sub with pepperoni, and the meatball sub and both where delishious, we..."

Kellie_Marty Cohen

"Amazing value and sandwiches! The eggplant parm is perfect (I wish it was an entree). Can’t go wrong with the roast beef or torpedo either! Love..."

Michael Wolff

"My family has been going to Poma’s since the 1960’s and we all agree it’s the BEST sandwich in town! Roast beef is Fantastic! 5 stars..."

Shaun Fitch

"Atmosphere only gets 2 stars because there is no inside seating anymore. People watching outside is good..."

Lawrence Houser

"Love this place! I came across this deli back in 2012 and I have been coming anytime I'm in town. I had the cappicola and provolone with jalepenos..."

Brian R

"Was looking for a good sandwich and ended up with the best sandwich I’ve had in a long time. You will not be..."

Ryan Ancill

"I'm 66 years old and have been going here since I was a kid. All my youth it was run by Leonard Poma. (RIP Leonard), now run by his son Nick...."

Mike Moran

"Great food, accurate orders, and no-nonsense on the phone when ordering take-out. We ordered a couple different times while visiting Ocean Beach, and..."

Idara Keldar

"I've been coming here for 45 years because consistently great sandwiches. Turkey prov toasted extra tom and pep light..."

Mary Tieger

"I got the ham & provolone sub with salami added. It was OK overall. The bread was great. I didn't like that it had mayo on it. I should have..."

Dave McDowall

"My family and friends have been going to Poma's for over 40 yrs. That tells you how good their food..."

Diane

"Best sandwiches in town. The lasagna dinner is excellent. It was my first job, decades ago, and I still LOVE this..."

Joseph Goodman

"Always friendly staff and delicious food. My favorite place to get a torpedo..."

Tanya Freeman

"Quick service. Friendly. Meatballs sandwich was good. Bread was really..."

Francisco Cabrera

Piacere Mio

88/100 (1487 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Owned and run by authentic Italians. This restaurant is amazing. The location is a bit hidden, but we’ll worth the drive. The lasagna is out of..."

D C (QBNTO1)

"Excellent service and food is delicious! Chef's are actually from Italy as well! Update: 11/9/23 Service is still great! Was a bit more crowded,..."

Katie Ngo

"I've eaten here a few times in the last couple months and it is superlative. The service staff are friendly, helpful and on point. The pasta is..."

Steve Berryman

"We are visiting from Palm Springs, and this is the 2nd time we have dined here. We started with the Caprese salad. The seasoning on the heirloom..."

Joe Funkey

"We love Italian food and Piacere is top notch. We ordered pasta vongole and pasta bolognese and it was delicious. Interior design is one point too...."

Chris Sa

"I highly recommend the spaghetti carbonara and cannoli. The gnocchi was good, but the sauce was a bit acidic. The tiramisu was mostly cream and..."

Karen Yeung

"Fantastic Italian food! The authentic flavors of each food really shines through in every dish and is not overpowered by sauce or seasoning. The..."

Rachel Chiang

"I have been to this twice now. From delicious food to amazing servers as well as warm ambience, everything is great. They have a freshly made..."

Pauravi Gandhi

"Outstanding meal and wonderful, passionate, welcoming servers. The food was delicious, fresh and you could taste the love. Caprese was maybe the best..."

Karen Woods

"Great food and great ambience. Lovely spot for good Italian food. Service could be a bit better seemed a little short staffed (no one checked on..."

Kashan Piracha

"This is our kids’ favorite Italian eatery so we went there first when we visited them about two weeks ago. My kids have a couple of favorite..."

Sharon Perkins

"Introduction to restaurant was warm and friendly; we were graciously asked where we would like to sit and welcomed to our table. Servers introduced..."

Michael Dupree

"As a native Italian, I can attest to the authenticity of the food at this establishment. From the Neapolitan style pizza to Sicilian style cannoli,..."

Roberta Stevens

"I don't leave many reviews, so I have to be either very pleased or displeased. Read on to find out which. 😉 My friend and I came in right as they..."

Kelleigh O'Hara

"Our newly found favorite traditional Italian! It was worth the drive all the way from Fallbrook. Real wood fired oven Calzone was perfect and the..."

Steve McKesson

"I highly recommend Piacere Mio to anyone and everyone! The atmosphere, the staff, the food, the drinks; everything here is just absolutely amazing...."

Gabrielle Cioffi-Dinkel

"Never had a meal that was anything less than spectacular, from amatriciana made guanciale, to vongole, gnocchi sorentina, bolognese, pizza, and my..."

Daniel Gaskill

Chicagos Bros Pizzeria

88/100 (1283 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went to this place with my family last Saturday (10/14/2023) and had a good time. They do have games for kids/families to play under the huge TV by..."

Christopher England

"Placed a pickup order via Toast for a 14" Deep Dish Cheese Pizza with Sausage. I was kept up to date with status messages and knew exactly when my..."

Rod Gullo

"Can I just say how much I love the pizza here?! From their deep dish to their thin crust I am never disappointed. Super delicious and always ready..."

Erika Meraz

"I was born and raised in Chicago and have tried every deep dish pizza place I can find in San Diego. In my opinion Chicago Brothers is the best I've..."

Peter Zaleski

"Chicago Bros Pizzeria is a true gem when it comes to pasta. Their pasta dishes are consistently delicious, and I keep coming back for more. The menu..."

Sayvin Daloo

"Yo I'm from Chicago and I'm telling you right now this pizza is legit deep dish Chicago style pizza pie straight from the mind of the brilliant..."

Banger Lo Truglio

"I grew up in the Chicago area and worked in Chicago for 21 years before coming to California. I live in Los Angeles now and I visit San Diego at..."

Yvette Rideaux

"Best Pizza in San Diego! A must start with the cheesy garlic bread and follow up with a Deep dish. Place is nice and clean. Has a bar and saw..."

ABP ADJUSTING (Pinto)

"Ordered a ten inch Chicago Style Masterpiece pie with extra cheese and without black olives. Asked for it to have some extra time in the oven so the..."

Chas Kuhn

"Great deep dish pizza. Took a little while for the pizza to be made but it tasted as good as or even better than some of the famous places in..."

Kush Patel

"We had the deep dish and wings. It was a bit of a wait for the deep dish but it was worth it. It was super delicious. The wings were fried in batter,..."

Valerie Robles

"Amazing food called in early for thanksgiving too makesure my order was ready on time for the afternoon, food was amazing and i also took some stuff..."

Johhny

"Fantastic deep dish pizza and great garlic cheese..."

Kyle Drummond

"Most authentic deep dish pizza in town. My family is from Chicago and we always get deep dish when we go. This is the closest thing to a Chicago deep..."

Renne Coleman

Chianti Restaurant

"Well made pasta, high quality food and wine selection. Don't hesitate, this is a must go in San..."

Caio Cruz

"Really good Italian food! Stopped by here for some pasta, we tried pasta with clams. It was amazing. Linguine vongole is my favorite pasta and they..."

marco provino

"Delicious food and excellent service. I had spaghetti and meatballs which was fantastic and my companions really enjoyed the halibut and ravioli. As..."

Yael Davidowitz-Neu

"Stopped in for a glass of wine. Bartender recommended the house Cab Sauv. Very easy to drink and delicious. The manager, Karina stopped by to greet..."

Kaimana Kirkeby

"Great casual dining experience in the gaslamp quarter. Pizza, homemade pasta - particularly the ravioli, were phenomenal. Also offer a kids menu and..."

Christos Brooks

"Excellent place to grab some Italian food. Location is the best, you right in the center of the Gaslamp. We go there once in a while and always have..."

nataliya peysakhovich

"This restaurant not only has phenomenal food, it has world class service. My party of 30 was cared for and never waited for a thing. The second we..."

Lynn Named

"Happened upon this place by chance, and am glad that I did. Pricier than some other places in the Gaslamp area, but the food is worth it. Great..."

Pat Collman

"After having lived in Italy for 9 years, this equals some of the best. The most attractive part is the quietness of the accoustics making even a..."

Paul Verhoeve, M.D.

"One of the few restaurants in the tourist district that locals love! I've come back a few times over five years of traveling into town and always..."

Dana Takrudtong

"I went here for Halloween a few years back because I had a restaurant certificate. My friend and I did dress up and walked in and we got a few looks..."

Anh P

"Didn't really know much about this spot but chose it since it had a table outside available. Had a nice dinner. Pasta was perfectly prepared as was..."

John Becker

"We came early with two kids and 5 adults. As no one was seated they let us pick a table towards the back. They had a kids menu and very acomaditing. ..."

Vicky Hansen

"By far the best Italian restaurant in downtown gaslamp. We were referred here by friends. The homemade pasta and gluten free pizza was out of this..."

Pop Popovic

"Great Italian in the Gaslamp :) We had a wonderful experience at Chianti. The Cioppino was great and the pasta super fresh. Our waiter Jason was very..."

Katarina Johansson

"A late evening "blessing in disguise!" We came across this small Italian Eatery just by chance and thought we'd give it a try! Happy we did!..."

RedBullKC

"This little Italian restaurant was fantastic. Good food and even better service. I got a good selection of food. Starters were clams, bruschetta..."

robert

"Very delicious Italian food, veriety menu for food and wine. Staff are very nice and the restaurant is very clean and well organized! Highly..."

Nagham Basheer

"Everything about this place was perfect. Knowledgeable staff, tasty food, good atmosphere. Highly..."

Kara Johnston

"Found this Italian restaurant after the long walk around Sunset Cliffs. We walk in without reservation but the waitress politely get us a small..."

Michael See

"First time customer. Service was friendly and very helpful. The food was delicious. There was gluten free option's. The gluten free pasta was..."

Zina Padgett

"Made impromptu reservations with Jackie for our anniversary and she kindly accommodated us. Prosciutto e pera pizza was my favorite; tasted..."

Paulyanna Nelson

"I can’t explain how amazing and incredible was the food!! It is much better than I was wondering. I really wanna hug the Chef! 👨🏻‍🍳 I..."

giovana varella

"Lovely ambience and romantic setting! We ordered the cream of mushroom soup, veggie pizza, and caprese. It was SO filling we couldn’t finish it..."

Lev Vaysman

"Cutest little hole in the wall. Absolutely amazing food! I tried the seafood pasta special and the chicken noodle soup of the day. The special had..."

Summer Lujano

Ambrogio15

88/100 (2016 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Had an absolutely amazing experience with a pizza making class at Ambrogio15 for my dad's birthday and it was beyond perfect. We have a big family at..."

Pietro Sette

"This place makes some of the best pizza I've ever had, and definitely the best I've had in the US. I am continuously amazed each time I eat here. The..."

Tina Kijewski

"Ambrogio15: A Fantastic Italian Restaurant in Pacific Beach I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ambrogio15 in Pacific Beach, and I was blown..."

Cristian Puerta

"Everything was amazing, the food (we had a Margherita with Bufala and one Pizza with Burrata & prosciutto), the ambiance and the service, this is..."

Filippo Maria Tabone

"Amazing pizza and great overall experience. Italian style pizzas with all the classic toppings . Pizza was very crispy and perfectly cooked . Short..."

James Terwilliger

"I try to be honest when I write these reviews and this one won't be different. The description of this place is entirely misleading and the price is..."

WhollyLivin'

"Went for dinner at this amazing place! Delicious pizza, reminded me of the authentic pizza from Italy. Had the salad to share, pizza was inhaled..."

Archana Nair

"High-quality Italian cuisine. Fresh ingredients. Great atmosphere...."

Vince DeVito

"Excellent Milanese-style pizzeria specializing in foccacia. Fantastic tiramisu. Good service, very nice wines, sizeable outdoor seating. They can get..."

Barett McGavock

"It was very nice place just on the inside of the upper balcony. It has a bar on the upper level but we sat on the main floor. I f you go you must buy..."

Brendan

"We went for a couples night out a week ago. Our friends have been here several times, and it’s my husband and my first time. Our server was..."

Catherine Hunt

"Best pizza in San Diego in my opinion!! Cute place, impeccable pizza and wonderful service! I highly recommend. Tip: their wine list is great, not to..."

Mayra Leal

"I'd heard great things about Ambrogio15 and finally got the chance to check it out with friends visiting from out of town. This place is amazing...."

Jenny Robinson

"Awesome and friendly service, great appetizers and wine, and of course amazing and unique pizza. Oddly enough I really liked the water glasses, a..."

Jesse Watson

"An amazing higher-end pizza spot off Turquoise. Their food reeks of quality. The pizza sauce is savory and memorable, as is the basil and mozzarella!..."

Christopher Gorrie

"Very cute spot with delicious pizza and a good glass of wine. It’s pretty pricey for the size of the portions, but worth checking out if you’re..."

Nikki Mwaura

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Buona Forchetta

88/100 (4468 ratings)

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"It's a nice spot and the service was good. We ordered from the specials. The 2 suggested pizzas were really delicious. We also had the prosciutto and..."

Danielle M

"We ordered fried calamari and two pizzas. Calamari tasted fresh and pizzas were some of the best we had in a while. The pizza dough was chewy and..."

Brian Park

"This restaurant is tucked in a residential area of South Park and I love the quietness of the neighborhood. Parking can be hit or miss depending on..."

Isabel C.

"Went here for dinner, ordered “Chris” pizza it was good but it needs more toppings. Also got the calamari and that was delicious. Good quantity,..."

JayR Casil

"Had to try this after hearing how good it was. Of course it did not disappoint. Staff were amazing and food was magnificent. I truly believe this is..."

juan rosales

"We dined with a larger party so got to try quite a few menu items and they were all delicious. Service was quick, you could tell the coordination of..."

Asha Jamila Hendrieth

"One of the best Italian restaurants in San Diego. Located in South Park, this is a trendy restaurant in the area with outdoor dining. It seems to be..."

regis kwong

"Reservation was set for 7:15 on Friday night. No wait; we were seated around 7:05. The server was upbeat and beyond informative. He was the highlight..."

Kaley Baker

"Giacomo was a great server , he’s the guy to ask for if you wanna have a great time. He’s very funny. And the food was..."

Robine Dante

"We had our Staff Christmas Party at Buona Forchetta South Park location on 12/17/23. We chose the Gold meal package for 30 people. We enjoyed salad,..."

Scott Wildey

Siamo Napoli

87/100 (1786 ratings)

Davanti Enoteca

87/100 (3831 ratings)

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"Enticed to view the backyard seating and the menu by the gentleman out front (owner?). The ambience was lovely, the wait staff friendly but not..."

Cassaundra Brooks

"Davanti Enoteca is by far one of the best restaurants in little Italy. We have been going there as a family for many years and are always introducing..."

Brianna Cummings

"In Little Italy my go-to restaurant is D'Avanti Enoteca, never disappointing. Had a wonderful brunch out on the back patio yesterday with dear..."

Patricia Baetz

"Went in for lunch and ordered off the lunch menu. Was very surprised to receive as much food as we did. More dinner size portions. On top of it..."

Chris Solum

"We love this place. It is our "go-to" restaurant, because the food is always amazing, and the ambience is wonderful. Intimate but roomy, funky but..."

Tami Oleson

"Amazing food and our server, Dustin, made it a very enjoyable dining experience. Truffle egg toast is mandatory and the Davanti Burger was insanely..."

Paul Wilkes

"Fantastic! Some of the best Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy! Mario takes pride in everything he does! What a treasure this place..."

Veronica Katherine Lodge

"We were walking through Little Italy and we're passing Davanti. The host hollers at us," hey, come here. You are going to love this." We followed..."

Lew Hanson

"Favorite restaurant in downtown San Diego. Foccia de Recco, it's the ultimate experience. Everything is so delicious and the best waitstaff..."

Jane Weddle

"Service, patio and wine list are out of this world..."

Michelle Kirkbride

"We came for lunch. We sat outdoor patio. Nice waitress turned on outdoor heater. Outdoor music sound system great. Our food was perfect. Had meatball..."

Cynthia Agard

"This little hole on the wall is located in San Diego's little Italy section of town. This street was hopping for a Wednesday night. We went as a..."

Lori Battista

"My favorite restaurant in San Diego by far. The overall aesthetic of the restaurant was very pleasing. The antiques that they incorporated into the..."

Kaley Baker

"I wish I had gotten more pictures of the food, but it all looked so delicious that we dug in before photo ops! Highly recommend eating here for..."

Gabrielle Cioffi-Dinkel

"Nice place for a family meal. We came with 12 guests and the server did a great job attending to such a large group. The food was pretty good...."

J.R.

"I ate here with a large group of 8, and we were immediately seated. Our server was very nice and quick to help. We ordered foccaccia for the table..."

Myreya Beltran

"This place is amazing! We ordered bruschetta, meatballs, zucchini pizza and cacio e pepe from the happy hours menu and all of them were perfect! With..."

Meysam

"Outstanding food and service. Definitely going back to try other..."

Jon Athens

"Sat down for the happy hour specials. Great deal and really good food. Service was pleasant and cheerful but really quite slow. The Cacio é Pepe was..."

Rod Miller

"Went to check out a new place for lunch, and was very impressed with the quality of their service. They had a great selection for the lunchtime..."

Javier Cota

"Upon my arrival at this lovely spot in Little Italy, I discovered they were having a happy hour in the evening. The pizza was exceptionally tasty,..."

Aishwarya Chhabra

"Davanti Enoteca is a charming restaurant known for its inviting outdoor dining experience. The al fresco area is adorned with string lights and cozy..."

Kael Albiston

"Absolutely amazing experience - we visited for the first night of our honeymoon and we were blown away away by the amazing service and..."

Jennifer Johnson

"I ordered take out and tried the following dishes…The gnocchi bolognese had amazing flavor, probably the best I’ve ever had. The rigatoni alla..."

Veronika Mazur

"The food and atmosphere was great. Unexpectedly we made it in time for happy hour, and they had numerous choices on there for a great price. I had..."

Martha

"We selected this restaurant by chance. The server Leo was very courticious and patient with us. We decided based on out several advice to start with..."

Fadi Semaan

"Brunch is always amazing here. Espresso martini is perfect, 12 bucks and actually made with espresso unlike 90% of the espresso martinis out there..."

Andrew McGinnis

Pastalini

"Love the concept. Food is good too. Would like to come try the other..."

Marie Kristine Co

"I ❤️ the 🍝 here (9 yr review). Brought kids on a lunch out after school. They loved choosing the ingredients and enjoyed he experience..."

Alejandra Flores Osante

"Surprised honestly, looked like a subway for Italian food, but was actually very good food for the price point, tha ladies that worked there were..."

Grumpy Bear

"I came down to San Diego for top surgery & just happened to drive by this super cute little restaurant. The best pasta & service ever! It's so clean..."

Stephanie Leuer

"Incredibly fast and good! Walked here while getting car maintenance done. Great place to get lunch if you're in the area for business! The pasta..."

Blah Something

"We tried this place for the first time and had a great experience. The staff was very friendly, helping us to customize pasta dishes that were very..."

Sarah Nicole

"The baked chicken fettuccine and the pesto shrimp tortellini was delicious I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture lol. Def will come back to try..."

A Decoy

"Great food great price and great service Thank you..."

Resc-U Locksmith

"This is a must stop for me every time I pass by. Every one of my family is picky, so making pasta at home can be difficult. Here. We all get exactly..."

Mark Deniz

"Amazing place, one of my favorites to grab an Italian food! The girls also loved it, would likely come back soon, staff were also very kind and..."

Orr Stern

"Great food, great selection, fast service, nice serving, fair prices! *Update* Their regular size pasta has become noticeably smaller. Second..."

Sanzhar Borambayev

"It's a hidden gem 💎. My kids love this place. The pasta is very satisfying and ingredients are fresh. Can't ask for..."

Creanna Fan

"Needless to say we are always excited to go to pastalinni, delish and such a nice..."

Rachel Maheras

"Very tasty & great price! I'd love to try another create my own in the future. The small size was very..."

Mitali Rane

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