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Solare Ristorante Lounge, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Solare Ristorante Lounge

4.7
4.7
2487 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (619) 270-9670
  • 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.
  • 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!

Private dining

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 2,487 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 boasts a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and attentive service. Known for its Italian cuisine, guests appreciate the "amazing pasta" and "innovative cocktails." The ambiance is reminiscent of "a true Italian experience," although the outdoor seating may be affected by airplane noise. Overall, Solare is a "wonderful" choice for Italian dining in San Diego.

2,487 Reviews
  1. Charles VIP

    San Diego70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Alicia

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is truly lovely and professional. And food is absolutely delicious.

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  3. Amy VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I don't get to come to Solare very often, but the food is wonderful every time. This time was lunch with a friend, my treat. We shared a Caesar salad, the fabulous risotto with scallops, panna cotta, and hot tea. It was all delicious. The disappointment was the service. It's usually stellar here. However, this server was inattentive and forgetful. My friend is gluten free, so we had questions up front about available choices . We sat for quite a while with no one approaching us beyond offering water. We had to ask a busser to get our server. The server hemmed and hawed about what was gluten-free, didn't mention the specials, forgot drink orders... Perhaps he was new or on probation? Not an excuse, but maybe an explanation. One other service note: When the waiter knows diners are sharing a dish, it should arrive with a serving spoon! None was provided until we asked, even for the risotto -- though they brought extra plates without prompting. We were finally given a small soup spoon, which we had to send back with a request for something larger. Pretty silly in a quality restaurant like Solare.

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  4. Ronald VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Cuisine was outstanding as was service. Pasta with lobster was beautifully presented and linguini pasta fresh and delightful.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! The food was amazing, everything we ordered. The staff was attentive and very friendly. A little loud with airplanes but it entertained my toddlers very much!

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  6. Margo VIP

    Orange County76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an exceptional meal and great service. We always visit when we’re in town! Thanks

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  7. Erin

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic. I brought a friend from New York City. He was a fine diner and she loved it.

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  8. Jo VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just delicious with huge wine selection. I’ve been twice in a week and want to go back soon! I had the ravioli and my husband had pizza, both excellent. On a separate visit my friend and I had wine and charcuterie only, which was perfect. Great service too.

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  9. Steven

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience and food. Service was special.

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  10. José VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    best quality food ,, Great sercvice ,,ambience etc,,, high end italian food ,,

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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 2487 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (619) 270-9670
  • 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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