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Civico 1845, San Diego, CA
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Civico 1845

$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
A new generation of Italian cuisine - fresh, light and authentic. By using proper cooking techniques, our flavors are natural and pure. Our menu is a homage to our region Calabria and southern Italian roots reflecting what is being served in Italy today. You can also find an extensive vegan menu that incorporates many of the best Italian dishes. We have been the first restaurant in the USA to have a full Italian Vegan menu since 2015! We believe in sustainability, both in our food and in the design of our restaurant. While our menu focuses on locally grown and seasonal ingredients, our bar and dining areas were created using reclaimed, natural materials. Nothing goes to waste at Civico 1845!

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Executive chef: Pietro Gallo - Enrico De Santis

From the OpenTable editors: This sustainably minded Little Italy anchor is an ode to all things Calabrian. Executive chef Pietro Gallo whips up Southern Italian seafood staples plus a rare all-vegan menu that includes lasagna with meat-free ragu—these are nonna’s classics reinterpreted for San Diego’s health-conscious crowd.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 431-5990
  • Website
    https://www.civico1845.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate full buyouts for parties up to 70 people. Please email us at: info@civico1845.com
  • Location
    1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 2,463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Civico 1845 promises an authentic Italian dining experience in San Diego's Little Italy. The restaurant shines with its "great food and awesome service," offering a delightful fusion of traditional and vegan options that many diners appreciate. Guests rave about the "amazing atmosphere" and "delicious vegan menu," making it a must-visit for diverse palates.

2,463 Reviews

  1. Leslie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good ambience and service. Wanted to try a new vegan main dish so I went for the rigatoni with capers and olives. The tomato sauce was simple, but good flavor but the dish was lacking overall. Next time I will go for the vegan spaghetti polpette which I’ve had and know is delicious. Vegan squash blossom was excellent.

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  2. Shilpa

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Server forgot about us. The ricotta and the poutine Nuka and the carbonara all off the vegan menu were not very good. The Vegan tiramisu had a very nice flavor profile, but taste nothing like tiramisu

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  3. Ryan

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We have loved Civico 1845 for years. The menu has declined. My wife eats from the Vegan/vegetarian menu, and she says they have shifted too much to "beyond meat" options. I was sad to see no ravioli on the menu. The service was okay, but we got the sense that the servers had too many tables. The noise level inside was louder than usual. Civico was our go-to Italian place in Little Italy when in town, but we might need to branch out. Overall, it is good but it has lost some of its charm and culinary creativity.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Server had little to no knowledge of the wine list. Pesto and focaccia were amazing. Beef carpaccio and salad were ok. Two out of three entrees were WAY over salted, that was very disappointing. We were not offered a dessert menu.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food at fair prices. Will definitely return.

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  6. JOHN

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant offers Italian food with strong Latin influences.

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  7. Monique

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation and waited at the bar where we sat for 15 minutes while the two individuals serving didn’t acknowledge our presence. I was visiting my sister in San Diego from Hawaii. They don’t offer us water nor did they say hey will be there in a moment we are really busy. However the older individual serving managed to make another drink for two gentleman. We have enjoyed our past experiences here but this was not one of them. Thank goodness for the hostess being so nice or I would have been more disappointed. Nonetheless we will not be going back but not that it matters they have tons of customers they cater too.

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  8. Melissa

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thrilled to get a dairy free dessert that isn’t sorbet! Food and service were excellent. Will definitely return!

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  9. Brett

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is wonderful! It's the BEST Italian food I've ever eaten. The lasagna was amazing. The gluten-free and vegan options were delicious. And dessert... Let's just say that you'd better save room. The service was welcoming and genuine, and the restaurant was charming. My wife and I can hardly wait to go back!

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  10. Amy

    New York City

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta dishes are amazing. Amazing atmosphere and phenomenal food. One of best restaurants we have ever been to.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Civico 1845 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 431-5990.

Civico 1845 is rated 4.3 stars by 2463 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
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

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Google Map for Civico 1845

1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.civico1845.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 431-5990
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate full buyouts for parties up to 70 people. Please email us at: info@civico1845.com

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