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Bencotto Italian Kitchen, San Diego, CA

Bencotto Italian Kitchen

4.6
4.6
3350 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR DESIRED TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE.

We are proud to offer 75 kinds of different pasta recipe, fresh and hand-crafted 12 hours a day.
"Bencotto" means cooked well: this is what authentic Italian food is about.
It tastes as it should and would in Italy.
Bencotto offers two different eating environments: guests can either enjoy their meal at our “kitchen-esque” bar downstairs, or they can relax in the intimate low-ceiling dining area upstairs. The décor creates a clean and sophisticated atmosphere, where old-world charm and warmth blend with contemporary appeal.

Additional information

  • Location
    750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Phone number
    (619) 450-4786
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:00–21:30 Tue–Sun 12:00–21:30 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 15:00–17:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabrizio Cavallini
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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What 3,350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bencotto Italian Kitchen offers "incredible food" with an authentic Italian experience and "outstanding" pasta dishes, like their famous cheese wheel pasta. Guests enjoy the "fantastic atmosphere," though reservations are recommended to avoid outside seating. Service is generally "excellent," but experiences vary. Overall, it's a popular choice for special occasions.

3,350 Reviews

  1. Fred

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My son has a fetish for Italian food and thought I would take him to Bencotto in Little Itsly. Suffice it to say we both enjoyed our meal. The Lasagna was the best Ive ever had. My son stuffed his face Shrimp Linguine and a Calamari appetizer. He and I both enjoyed our meal.

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  2. Tommy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server from Norway was a rockstar Excellent service

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  3. RaymondC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply put, the food was great and worth the money

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  4. Shannon

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service & ambience! Would definitely go back.

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  5. Slavko

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my 60th birthday. Chose your restaurant due the selection of different homemade pasta.

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  6. Carrie

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Service was incredible and everything was delicious. Recommend the Sour cocktail, lasagne, crab ravioli and of course the cheesewheel pasta - which today was with truffles and outstanding!

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  7. Richard

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really like Bencotta. Nice atmosphere. Great food. Would definitely recommend

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  8. Brian

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would recommend this establishment for anyone wanting authentic  Italian food

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  9. Richard

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience. Our server was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. We had a cozy table for two out front. The food was exceptional! Don’t skip the bourbon espresso martinis, it was a highlight.

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  10. Gerrard

    VIP

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Side items were cold and server barely checked into our table after we ordered.

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FAQs

Bencotto Italian Kitchen offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bencotto Italian Kitchen also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 450-4786.

Bencotto Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 3350 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today
Google Map for Bencotto Italian Kitchen

750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (619) 450-4786
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:00–21:30 Tue–Sun 12:00–21:30 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 15:00–17:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabrizio Cavallini
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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