Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Little Italy

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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East CountySan Diego

Areas

Banker's HillBarrio LoganCoronadoDowntown / GaslampHillcrestKearny Mesa

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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58 restaurants available nearby

1. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1429)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 68 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

2. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4381)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 77 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!

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3. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(3351)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 62 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.

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4. Queenstown Public House

4.3

Awesome(582)

££££Price: Moderate

• Organic • Little Italy

Booked 8 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!

5. Monello

4.5

Awesome(2657)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 37 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

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6. Mimmo's Italian Village

4.4

Awesome(659)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 18 times today

Mimmos Italian Village is one of the 3 original restaurants left in San Diego's historic Little Italy district. Established in 1973 in the heart of Little Italy you will find Mimmos is 3rd generation family owned and operated . Enjoy our amazing food all homemade from scratch daily, using quality ingredients and fresh local produce . Our popular dishes include, campanelle sausage, spicy shrimp linguine, and chicken parmesan. You can enjoy these dishes alongside a nice glass of wine or signature homemade sangria. Mimmo's Italian Village was started by Vincenzo Mimmo Gaglio, originally from Montelepre, Sicily. Before arriving in San Diego, Gaglio sharpened his cooking skills in Tunisia, New York City, Ontario, California, and finally, San Diego.Mimmo's seating areas consist of a charming indoor village, alfresco front and back patio seating.

7. Nonna

4.7

Exceptional(981)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 4 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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8. King & Queen Cantina - San Diego

4.3

Awesome(1199)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Little Italy

Booked 21 times today

*WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME*King and Queen Cantina brings Latin flavor to San Diego from creative founder and owner MR.TEMPO. Come for the atmosphere, but stay for the food. You will find all of your favorite Latin dishes infused with Asian flavors. Join us Happy Hour everyday, Weekend Brunch or Taco Tuesday for a dining experience like you’ve never experienced before! #MASCHINGON

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9. Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

Exceptional(3545)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 28 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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10. The Henry - Coronado

4.8

Exceptional(2606)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Coronado

Booked 120 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

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Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great service, outstanding food. Wish we didn’t get out upstairs but it wasn’t too bad. Overall it was very good and I’ll be coming back. Get the pappardelle with bolognese, along with the pesto burrata as the app.
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Bencotto Italian KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Allison
Utah •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful time! Our waiter was very accommodating and the dishes were all incredible! 10/10 recommend and will be back again ☺️
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7
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scott
San Diego •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice restaurant. It’s been here for years. Very attentive wait staff. Very popular place and it fills up quickly. Just one note of caution though—if what you want is a nice quiet dinner you may want to go somewhere else because it can get loud inside.
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BarbusaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Alex
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great date spot had the butternut squash which was fantastic. She had a steak salad. Presentation was awesome as well. Staff was super friendly over all great experience.
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Queenstown Public HousePrice: Moderate• Organic• Little Italy
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4.3
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RichVIP
Denver / Colorado •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We loved how friendly and attentive the service team was. The food was excellent - it was our first time trying pasta made in the cheese wheel.
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MonelloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.5

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