Best Lunch Restaurants in Little Italy

176 restaurants available nearby

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1. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 20 times today

Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.

2. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4305)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 79 times today

Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!

3. Roman Wolves

4.6

Exceptional(312)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 52 times today

"Roman Wolves is more than a bar and restaurant; it's a celebration of epicurean tapestry of what Italians call the Eternal City" said Nino Cusimano. "We've created our own take on the enduring essence of Rome's legacy and it's significant historical, cultural, and culinary impacts on the Italian food scene"

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4. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(3301)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 63 times today

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.

5. Allegro

4.3

Awesome(1279)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 37 times today

Allegro Restaurant and Bar in Little Italy San Diego offers a true Amalfi coast Italian dining experience. Featuring a combination of traditional and modern Italian cuisine, Allegro San Diego is the perfect venue for your special occasions and party celebration.

6. Civico 1845

4.4

Awesome(2405)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 26 times today

A new generation of Italian cuisine - fresh, light and authentic. By using proper cooking techniques, our flavors are natural and pure. Our menu is a homage to our region Calabria and southern Italian roots reflecting what is being served in Italy today. You can also find an extensive vegan menu that incorporates many of the best Italian dishes. We have been the first restaurant in the USA to have a full Italian Vegan menu since 2015! We believe in sustainability, both in our food and in the design of our restaurant. While our menu focuses on locally grown and seasonal ingredients, our bar and dining areas were created using reclaimed, natural materials. Nothing goes to waste at Civico 1845!

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7. Queenstown Public House

4.5

Awesome(554)

Price: Moderate

• Organic • Little Italy

Booked 20 times today

We are a New Zealand inspired whimsical restaurant set in a craftsman house that dates back to 1905. We are one block off the main drag in Little Italy. Sink your teeth into one of our organic beef or lamb burgers. We also have many salads and dinner entrees to try. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable. For parties of 8 or more please visit our website!

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8. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

4.5

Awesome(173)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Little Italy

Booked 16 times today

Authentic Baja-style, ceviche, and oyster restaurant. Unique tostadas, oysters, tiradito, clams

9. Monello

4.6

Exceptional(2625)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 41 times today

As Bencotto's brother located next door,Monello lives up to its sibling's reputation as Best Italian restaurant in San Diego.From the 800 LB of fresh pasta handcrafted every week, Monello displays up to 27 different recipes of pasta. Mediterranean style seafood is served along with gourmet pizza.Monello delivers Pasta & Risotto tossed in the Parmigiano cheese wheel tableside.Unique Italian-style brunch is served on weekends.Voted Best Happy Hour 2016, Monello's Milanese Aperitivo offers small plates on the house with drinks every night.UNABLE TO FIND A TABLE? CHECK OUT OUR BROTHER RESTAURANT BENCOTTO NEXT DOOR

10. Nonna

4.7

Exceptional(949)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 17 times today

Many restaurants in Little Italy have become destinations, among them the Busalacchi family's Nonna. The rustic décor features a relaxed country-style feel throughout the restaurant, including the delightful patio. The wonderfully welcoming atmosphere celebrates yet another delicious Sicilian food lineup, including pizzas and all that you would expect from an authentic Italian menu. The terrific entrées show the Sicilian influence, and fill the restaurant with great aromas.We would love to hear your feedback on your experience.

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DonVIP
San Diego •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food. Highly recommend the cheese wheel pasta. It’s very rich, so share it with someone. Everything we had was fantastic. We will be back in the next couple of weeks.
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Roman WolvesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Natalie
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I had the best birthday dinner ever! I will be returning as soon as I can. The food and the service were impeccable.
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Bencotto Italian KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Candice
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Best garlic bread I’ve ever had, must try the gnocchi!
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BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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JeremyVIP
San Diego •64 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food. The cheese wheel dishes are exceptional. The service is fantastic- friendly and on top of it. Loved this place. Will be back.
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Vincenzo Cucina & LoungePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.2
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RajaVIP
San Diego •33 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Service was excellent. The menu is well laid out but food was just below top notch. The charcuterie board was small and a bit “prepackaged” and my carbonara had large pork belly chucks which done more tender and more flavorful. I thought the pork belles would be crispy and incorporated into the pasta and it was not. Over service is stellar. Food is good, not great.
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AllegroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.3

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176 restaurants available nearby

1. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

2. Barbusa

3. Roman Wolves

4. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

5. Allegro

6. Civico 1845

7. Queenstown Public House

8. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

9. Monello

10. Nonna

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