Rosina's Italian Restaurant

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   Mary VIP

   San Diego3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding in every way, as always! Bianca, our server, is a gem, as well!
   

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   John

   San Diego9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding lasagne and excellent service Savory blend of flavors
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego1 review

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Despite making a reservation for the main dining room and arriving on time, we were told it would be a 30-minute wait for a table. They initially tried to seat us in a back corner, but we chose an outdoor table instead. Unfortunately, the heat lamps were uncomfortably close due to the tightly packed tables, making it unbearably hot. We moved to another table, which was slightly better, but still in the middle of heavy foot traffic, making the experience unpleasant. Eventually, we relocated to the main dining area, only to find the tables even more crowded and the noise level overwhelming. We’ve been coming here for years, but it feels like the restaurant has declined significantly—almost as if there’s been an ownership change. That said, our waiter was exceptional, providing outstanding service, but everything else about the experience was subpar.
   

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   Nicole VIP

   San Diego18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always delicious. Service is excellent. Best authentic and homemade Italian food.
   

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   Pushpa

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Limited non-salad vegetarian choices on the menu, at the most 6. It would be lovely if they offered vegeatrian versions of their specialty arancini and lasagna. I think more people, even meat eaters prefer vegetarian these days. And zero vegetarian choices on their specials, not even their soup. Its like the vegetarians aren't worthy of specials! I had the spinach manicotti and my husband had teh melanzane parmigiana. Food is very tasty are portions are fulfilling. Noise levels are too high. You can barely hear the person sitting across from you. Service is friendly and very good.
   

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   Gretchen VIP

   San Diego22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We feel so fortunate that Rosina’s is a 5 minute drive from our home. If it was an hour drive it still would be our favorite Italian restaurant! The food is consistently good, portions ample and atmosphere friendly. The servers are attentive yet allow a leisurely dining experience. I had eggplant, my husband had his favorite lasagna and the special onion soup a. The wine list and cocktails offer a good variety and are reasonably priced. There is outdoor dining for those that prefer this option.
   

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   William VIP

   San Diego92 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Our go to Italian restaurant. Food is always enjoyable. Excellent taste and good size portions. Food & wine very fairly priced. Always an enjoyable atmosphere.
   

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   Larry

   San Diego14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly a very pleasant dining experience at Rosina's! It started two weeks in advance when my wife and I stopped by to pre-reserve a table for 3 couples that would be dining there. We discussed options and the staff did an excellent job in reserving that specific table on the date we reserved. We also had the pleasure to actually meet with Rosina and she was a pleasure to talk with and hear about where she was from in Italy. To top this off, the food, service and the whole dining experience was very enjoyable. I can't say enough about the authenticity and flavor of each of our entrées. If you haven't dined here recently and you are looking for excellent Italian food, please book a reservation soon. Buon Appetite!
   

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   Mike VIP

   San Diego7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Rosina's never disappoints. Everything about this place is outstanding. One of the best parts is Rosina visiting your table to describe specials. Really love the new dining room. If you have a group it's the perfect place.
   

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    Greg

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My wife and I decided on Rosina's for our 2nd anniversary. As usual, it didn't disappoint. We went on wine Wednesday (1/2 off select bottles of wine). They brought their delicious bread and dipping sauce to nibble on along with our wine. I ordered the Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco with a side of Meatballs. It was perfect. My wife ordered the Melanzane della Nonna (Eggplant stuffed with beef, sausage & cheese). It comes with a dollop of angel hair pasta with a little red sauce. It was all delicious and the waiter was great!
    

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