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Trattoria Don Pietro, San Diego, CA

Trattoria Don Pietro

4.0
4
821 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
Thanks to Trattoria Don Pietro, there is finally something new and fresh happening in Old Town. After spending a lifetime of cooking Italian food and a few years in LA learning from the best restaurants in the industry, Pietro is finally ready to roll up his sleeves and show San Diego his take on traditional Italian cuisine with a trendy twist. Between our groundbreaking Italian menu, wisteria garden patio ambiance, and over-the-top cocktails, we stand alone as the most instagrammable restaurant in San Diego. Come stop by today and experience our delicate balance of tradition and trend.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:30 Dinner Weeknight Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-7205
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Salvatore Busalacchi
  • Private party facilities
    Trattoria Don Pietro is the perfect venue for all your private events. Our garden is a lovely private yet open setting for intimate gatherings. Corporate functions, bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, you name it, we're the spot for you!
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Cross Street
    San Diego Ave at Arista St.
  • Parking details
    Along with street parking, we provide convenient parking below-ground with the entrance mid-block on Conde Street.
  • Public transit
    Old Town Transit Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 821 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Don Pietro offers a chic ambiance with "amazing" food and "incredible" service. Diners rave about the standout gnocchi and garlic bread. The restaurant is lauded for its "beautiful decor" and welcoming staff. While some dishes could use more flavor, overall experiences are memorable, making it a top choice for special occasions.

821 Reviews
  1. Muhammad

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Pathetic service. Had to wait 20 minutes after arriving despite having a reservation. Had to wait 90 minutes after ordering for the food and ended up leaving and cancelling the order

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  2. Hemil

    VIP

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Would not recommend for Valentine’s day for a few reasons: 1. We arrived on time for our reservation, but we were seated 30 minutes later. 2. Drinks were decent, but food was served cold and with small portions. 3. Compared to the regular menu, the Valentine’s day menu had limited options and higher prices.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Amy

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My party and I waited over an hour and half to get seated. On top of that we didn’t not get our food and drinks until almost an hour and half after getting seated at our table. The food itself was good although the pasta noodles were hard and difficult to chew. The drinks were delicious.

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  4. Randall

    Sacramento

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Went on valentines day expecting a magnificent dinning experience but received just the opposite. Our reservation was at 7:30 pm and we did not get sat until 8 pm even though we arrived 5 minutes early. Our server did the best she could but food took another hour to arrive while we sat outside in the cold. The lobster arrabiata we had ordered came out undercooked and when we sent it back it was still undercooked. They ended up refunding our dish but our dining experience on such a special day was ruined.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Brent

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We waited over an hour for our reservation and then waited an additional hour for our food, which was good but not worth the two hour wait.

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  6. jaedyn

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Pros - yummy drinks - pretty area/decor - outdoor heating - food was decent, taste-wise Cons - $25 charge if late to reservation, yet long wait to be seated despite being on time - despite a smaller menu for holiday (valentines day), food took an hour to be served - food served cold - server rarely came to refill water cups (4oz cups), and when they did, cups were filled half way - odd choice of music for the ambiance - bathroom was disgusting

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  7. john

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentines day was busy and serv8ce was delayed by 30 minutes but the food was worth the wait, can't wait to come back and try the regular menu

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  8. Amanda

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Seated outside, cold and wet, took over an hour to get our food, bake potato’s were cold, Valentine’s Day dinner menu was terrible. This is our favorite place and tonight was such a disappointment.

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  9. Jaime

    Richmond

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had high expectations for this visit, especially since we made a reservation ahead of time. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. We were seated outside, even though we had specifically requested an indoor table. Despite the fact that we had a reservation, the hostess was unwilling to accommodate our request, which was frustrating. It felt like the service didn’t meet the standards I expected, and it definitely impacted the overall experience. I hope they can improve in the future.

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  10. Soraya

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food took a very long time to get served. Two dishes where served cold. Service was not good.

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FAQs

Trattoria Don Pietro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 255-7205.

Trattoria Don Pietro is rated 4 stars by 821 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 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Trattoria Don Pietro

2415 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110-2801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Diego Ave at Arista St.
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:30 Dinner Weeknight Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–23:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Along with street parking, we provide convenient parking below-ground with the entrance mid-block on Conde Street.
  • Public transit
    Old Town Transit Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Salvatore Busalacchi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-7205
  • Private party facilities
    Trattoria Don Pietro is the perfect venue for all your private events. Our garden is a lovely private yet open setting for intimate gatherings. Corporate functions, bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, you name it, we're the spot for you!
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