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Solare Ristorante Lounge, San Diego, CA
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Solare Ristorante Lounge

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4.7
4.7
2496 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients ... including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–20:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–14:45 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Denice Grande
  • Catering
    PRIVATE ROOMS are available. Please contact us at info@solarelounge.com or 619-270-9670 or visit our website for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a full lounge and bar offering a deep selection of wines, beers, and craft cocktails. Even our design and interior is rooted in organic elements, like teak for the customized furnishings, and natural wood floors & fabrics imported from Bali.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Point Loma
  • Cross Street
    Roosevelt Road
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of FREE parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef Window

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at our Chef Window, seats up to two guests. Ask about our optional tasting menus and wine pairings
    Chef Window photo
  • Wine Room

    Multiple dates available
    Join us in our Wine Room, seats up to four guests. Ask about our optional tasting menus and wine pairings
    Wine Room photo
  • Easter Sunday at Solare

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Ciao – Italian Easter Sunday at Solare! We have our full menu – and a wonderful new list of Italian Easter dishes by Chef Denice Grande. Ask about our kids menu. We have dining Indoors or on our heated covered patios. Ask for our Wine Room or Chef’s Table!

Offers

  • Solare Aperitivo - Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 17:30
    4:00pm to 5:30pm in our Bar, Lounge and Side Patio. $7 house wines, $5 beers, Discounted Specialty Cocktails. Small bites starting at $7, Pizza, Fried Calamari, Bruschetta and More

What 2,496 people are saying

Solare Ristorante Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Solare Ristorante Lounge delivers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "excellent food and service." The ambiance is inviting, and the "pasta is homemade daily," offering authentic flavors. The staff are "attentive and friendly," enhancing the overall dining experience. Though some reviews mention noise, the "intimate atmosphere" and "delicious menu" make Solare a top choice.
2,496 Reviews
  1. Billy

    Seattle37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always must go too restaurant. Wonderful staff with excellent bartenders. The food always delicious.

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  2. Cedric

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was amazing. The pappardelle and osso bucca was fabulous! My son had the sea bass and it was cooked to perfection with a tomato soup type base. Such a great atmosphere and the food was phenomenal. If I ever visit SD again I’ll definitely go back.

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  3. Richard VIP

    San Diego49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had dinner with an East Coast co-worker I hadn’t seen for 37 years. Solare was the perfect venue. Food and service (by Francois B) was excellent. Although the restaurant was busy, there were no challenges having good conversations. When Cygnet Theatre opens their new Liberty Station location, I will be dining often at Solare.

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  4. Pam VIP

    San Diego54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around! Our dinners were exceptional, the service terrific, and the recommended wines were perfect. It is always such a terrific experience to dine at Solare!

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  5. Lawrence

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was superb across the board. It is perhaps just a little noisy - but it works, this restaurant is meant as for dining as a social event. Great for couples or small groups. We will do it again!

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  6. JUDITH A. VIP

    Orange County34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There's a reason why this is one of the best Italian Restaurants south of LA and with awards given to them.

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  7. Susan

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent good and venue. Definitely value for your money and above 👍🏻

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  8. Dana VIP

    Dallas18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service Best lasagna in San Diego

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  9. Elayne VIP

    San Diego26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wine room was private & fabulous to celebrate my 70th BD!! Wines were excellent & such attentive service. We loved the mussels, truffle pasta, burrata and spinach salad, lentil soup & bread. My husband liked the halibut but I did not care for the thin sword fish entree. The pistachio crème brûlée was to die for. All in all, excellent and we will be back.

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  10. Charles VIP

    San Diego71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner here. Sat at the Chef’s Table and watched Temo and Luis cook and they were fantastic. The staff here is very helpful and help each other out.

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FAQs

Solare Ristorante Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 270-9670.

Solare Ristorante Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 2496 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Solare Ristorante Lounge

2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    Roosevelt Road
  • Area
    Point Loma
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–20:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–14:45 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of FREE parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Denice Grande
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    PRIVATE ROOMS are available. Please contact us at info@solarelounge.com or 619-270-9670 or visit our website for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a full lounge and bar offering a deep selection of wines, beers, and craft cocktails. Even our design and interior is rooted in organic elements, like teak for the customized furnishings, and natural wood floors & fabrics imported from Bali.
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