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- AAlixSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe've been here about 4 times now and each time the food is delicious and complex, no matter what we order. The service is wonderful. This last time we brought our kids, which I was a little nervous about (4&7), but they had helpful food options for them and we felt very welcome and comfortable. Nice place for a date night or a group - very versatile and the location is great for a after-dinner walk.More infoHerb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy•4.7
- SStanleySan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoHappy hour $ oysters. Can’t go wrong. Great experience.More infoIronside Fish & OysterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Little Italy•4.5
- DDanielleLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoCame for my husband’s birthday and had the best time! I worked with the management in advance to make sure the night was extra special! They curated an individualized menu for us AND they made a personal cake just for my husband! It was a wonderful night! Our waitress was amazing, the staff was attentive, and the manager (Serena) went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! 10/10 recommend!!!More infoJuniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy•4.7
- CChanSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis place never disappoints! Rosanna was the nicest server and took care of us perfectly. The service and the food was wonderful like always. We couldn’t have picked a better place to spend our anniversary.More infoBarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy•4.7
- JJimSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined on 14 Jan 2025The food and service were excellent. A strict vegetarian in our party ordered something that turned out to have meat in it (which was clear on the menu). Our waiter apologized even though it wasn’t his fault, removed the dish and took a new order no questions asked, and no charge for the removed order. He made us all very comfortable with the situation. Nicely done!More infoCivico 1845Price: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy•4.4
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As the name implies, San Diego's Little Italy is best known for its Italian cuisine. From meatball sandwiches to wood-fired pizzas to handmade pasta, Italian food fans will all find a favorite dish to enjoy in this area of the city. Despite that fact, a visit to Little Italy doesn't have to be restricted to Italian food. Break away from the pizza-and-pasta approach to dinner by taking in the neighborhood's hot seafood scene. Oyster bars are a particularly interesting way to enjoy seafood in this part of the city. Whatever cuisine you choose, finish off your meal in Little Italy with a scoop of locally handcrafted gelato. In fact, if you skip dinner and go straight for dessert, no one will blame you one bit.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Little Italy is Ballast Point Little Italy
The best vegan restaurants in Little Italy are Civico 1845, Juniper & Ivy and Bencotto Italian Kitchen
The best vegetarian restaurants in Little Italy are Herb & Wood, Civico 1845 and Juniper & Ivy
The restaurants with the best service in Little Italy are Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar, Camino Riviera and Wilma's Carousel Bar
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Little Italy are Wilma's Carousel Bar, Born & Raised and Camino Riviera
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