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CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA, San Diego, CA

CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA

4.6 (124)
$30 and under
Italian
3545 Midway Drive Suite E, San Diego, CA 92110

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19:00
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About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
From My Heart and Soul to Your Table...
Chef Gigi Monaco, Born in Capri, Italy where his passion for cooking took root starting from Mamma Rosa & Papa Giovanni… Gigi was trained in Culinary School in Capri, Italy and has over 30 years experience—Let Gigi take you to his home with the finest Italian meal you have ever had!

Cucina Caprese is a restaurant that uses traditional Italian culinary techniques including il Forno a Legna –old style wood-fired oven– cooking. We use seasonal, local and organic ingredients as well as meats, cheeses and extra virgin olive oil(EVOO) imported from Italy.

Our dough is prepared the authentic way of old Napoli–made only with special ‘OO Flour’, yeast, and water (no sugar oil, or vinegar). Our pizza is then prepared the traditional Neapolitan way, il Forno a Legna, in a wood-fired pizza oven on the side made to order!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gigi Monaco
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 124 people are saying

CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Diego

    Healthy

124 Reviews
  1. darko

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. The best pizza dough in town. Deserts are great!

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  2. Suzanne

    San Diego9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our first time trying the place out. We mainly went because we prefer Neopolitan style pizza. We only ordered pizza and it was good. The only feedback I would give is that we sat on the side of the restaurant that houses the kitchen and the decor could use some work. The underside of the bar was not finished and there are some random paintings on the wall that are spaced oddly. A little work on the ambiance would go a long way.

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  3. Robert VIP

    San Diego68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service from Luigi. We were there for a little over two hours and never felt rushed.

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  4. Heather VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I've been going to this place for over 2 years. I invited a friend who was highly skeptical when she pulled into the parking lot-the location is not in a nice area and the ambience is pretty lacking. I assured her the pizza was delicious and told her the owner is actually from Italy don't worry. How embarrassing for me when the dinner unfolded as it did. Our waiter gave me a very weird vibe from the beginning. I could tell immediately that he was high on drugs-not marijuana but something stronger and his eyes were the first clue. Ok whatever just decided not to interact with him much. Daughter ordered the margherita per usual which she's gotten every single time we've been there. I wasn't actually very hungry so I didn't try any until she'd eaten most of it. This was highly unfortunate because it was awful when I tried a bite. Super doughy and undercooked not to mention the cheese was not good either. I was going to mention it but as she'd already eaten I knew there wasn't much point. I've worked in the biz and know the drill it just appears like you're looking for a free meal. my friend actually said something to our waiter. If I was going to mention it I wasn't planning to mention it to him due to his obvious state, my friend very nicely let him know the pizza had been undercooked. I knew exactly what he was going to say before the words even came out of his mouth. It's the same thing said at anywhere that serves 'Italian' pizza. It's a copout but also can be true-he looked at her like she doesn't know anything, slams his hand on the table and proceeds to take a seat at the table next to us redfaced, in all his drugged out glory. He says the dreaded words in Italy this is how pizza is made it's supposed to be thin. I said no we've been coming here for over 2 years and I've traveled Italy for the last decade of my life. This is not about a thin pizza, it's doughy and undercooked and flat out just isn't good. He then was shouting at us and very aggressive.

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  5. Carolyn

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is amazingly authentic Italian. We went there with our Italian friend and we had the gnocci with two sauces, the roasted vegetables topped with fresh home made mozarella, the brazzini , the lasagne and tried most of the deserts. Everything cooked to perfection.

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  6. Erendira

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One the best Italian restaurants I have try. Luigi provided a great customer service and the food was delicious. I can’t wait to go back.

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  7. Nancy

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love their REAL Italian food, never disappointed. Out server was attentive, but not too. Very helpful in making sure you order something YOU will enjoy. Highly recommend you treat yourself to a lovely, delicious Italian dinner soon.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So far, this is the best pizza I’ve had in America! I’m from Europe, and I’ve finally found a pizza in the US that tastes like real pizza! Delicate thin crust, delicious edges, and flavorful toppings. It’s the kind of pizza that doesn’t leave you feeling heavy no matter how much you eat - you can really taste the quality of the flour and other ingredients. The service was perfect, with a very friendly and attentive staff We’ll definitely be coming back again and again!

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  9. Machelle VIP

    San Diego30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Calamari, roasted vegetables, salad and pizza all very good. Pistachio gelato delicious. Torta Della Nonna was more like a cheesecake but that is just my opinion as I make my own more like a custard. Still enjoyed and good. Service was wonderful. We will be back.

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  10. Leo

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience I recommend it very much. The worker are actually Italian and know what they are doing, and the food is incredibly good, highly recommend.

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FAQs

CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 228-9325.

CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA is rated 4.6 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

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

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3545 Midway Drive Suite E, San Diego, CA 92110

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gigi Monaco
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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