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Vinarius, San Diego, CA

Vinarius

4.9
4.9
409 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Vinarius is an Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Little Italy San Diego. We offer an extensive wine list with wines coming from different regions of the world; the best meat and cheese board with Italian cured meats and different cheeses to pair with our wines. Our chef Alex makes homemade pasta enriched with our homemade sauces, entrees, pizza, different appetizers to choose from, and desserts that pair well with our port wines and after-dinner drinks. You definitely have to try our daily specials!
Our cozy full bar is also the perfect place to enjoy your drink and food while watching some sports!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 228-9930
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    Paid Parking across the street
  • Parking details
    public lot available right in front of the restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 409 people are saying

Vinarius 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Best Value

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinarius in San Diego's Little Italy offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests praise the authentic cuisine, "cozy atmosphere," and knowledgeable staff who provide "great wine recommendations." The restaurant is renowned for its "incredible pasta dishes" and "friendly, welcoming" service, making it a "must-try" spot.

409 Reviews
  1. Tistia

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, staff and ambiance. This was my second visit because the 1st visit was so amazing.

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  2. Ryan

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top quality service! Fantastic Italian cuisine and wine!

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  3. Sonja VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were so many delicious things on the menu it made it hard to choose. The staff did a great job of recommending wines and the service was outstanding! They make you feel like family. It will definitely be a repeat when we are in the area.

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  4. Tina

    San Diego93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal here! Cocktails are prepared well also.

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  5. Christopher

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience is excellent every time we come into town .

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  6. Alison

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian. Every bite we had was delicious. Highly recommend this place. Make a reservation.

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  7. Will VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to San Diego for awhile, but lucked into a reservation on Valentines Day. I wondered if the restaurant could really be as good as all the glowing reviews. It was! Food and service were incredible. All four of us raved about our meals. The service was personal and the ambience was like a comfortable, cozy neighborhood restaurant. I only wish it was in our neighborhood rather than 800 miles away. But we won’t let the distance get in the way of returning. Thank you!

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  8. Marilyn

    Portland12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We enjoyed our dinner, although I did have to send my dish back as pasta not cooked completely. The portions are very large. Prices are great. Location was great. The main problem is the noise level. Can not visit at all. Service was excellent! Would probably not go back because of noise level.

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  9. rob

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paula was exceptional, and helped make it extraordinary from cocktail, to appie, wine pairing for our main. The food was authentic Italian, perfectly paired with the service

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  10. Candi

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great food, wonderful service, solid wine list. It’s a must do any time we are in SD.

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FAQs

Vinarius offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 228-9930.

Vinarius is rated 4.9 stars by 409 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 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vinarius

1445 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-2418

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Paid Parking across the street
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    public lot available right in front of the restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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