Best Authentic Restaurants in Rancho Bernardo

9 restaurants available nearby

1. MexicanBar

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Poway

Located in the heart of Poway, MexicanBar offers an authentic and vibrant Mexican dining experience with a modern twist. Reopened in May 2024 after a stunning remodel, MexicanBar features a fresh new look, a lively atmosphere, and a delicious menu crafted to satisfy every craving. From classic Mexican dishes to creative fusion options, we take pride in using fresh ingredients to deliver bold, flavorful meals. MexicanBar also offers a delightful brunch menu, handcrafted cocktails, hand shaken margaritas, and local draft beer to complement any meal. Whether you're here for a casual lunch, weekend brunch, or a festive dinner, our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional service in a welcoming setting. With a spacious sports bar area, indoor and outdoor seating, and a lively ambiance, MexicanBar is the perfect spot for both family gatherings and nights out with friends.

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2. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1218)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 40 times today

Rosina's Italian Restaurant is lauded for its authentic Italian cuisine, with many reviewers praising its 'homemade' flavors reminiscent of Italy. It's also described as a 'family-friendly' place that serves dishes prepared with care and attention, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant's owners are said to take pride in their business, adding to the warm, inviting atmosphere.

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3. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch

4.5

Awesome(992)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Scripps Ranch

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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4. Buca di Beppo - Mira Mesa

4.0

Excellent(864)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mira Mesa

Booked 8 times today

Just off the Interstate 15 Express, near the Legacy Apartment Homes, in the Mira Mesa Market Center, your Mira Mesa, CA Buca is ready to serve you all your favorite Italian specialties for lunch or dinner all week long. Our chefs create delicious, authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas and our attentive staff serves them up family style.

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5. Buona Forchetta - San Marcos

4.4

Awesome(453)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Marcos

Booked 14 times today

Buona Forchetta San Marcos, our fifth location, blends award winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space. Located in San Marcos’ North City; a cosmopolitan center, that sparks a strong sense of place and pride among the people who call it home. This location boasts beautiful indoor seating, built for comfort with a luxurious touch, as well as a large, shaded patio. Inside, a gilded oven churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entrée dishes. Owner Matteo Cattaneo bringing yet another Italian eatery to life for North County residents and visitor

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6. Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(650)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel Valley

Booked 6 times today

Italian trattoria and wine bar.Favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant

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7. Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(338)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro located in the heart of the beautiful downtown Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Our unique bistro offers an amazing menu and a superior wine selection for any lunch or dinner occasion. For lunch walk-ins are welcome.Owner / Chef Mozy Jahanguiri, who has run restaurants in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Dallas, has opened The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro in the space formerly occupied by The Pantry on Paseo Delicias. Mozy has prepared a menu that offers a wide variety of healthy and stylish fresh grill and more offering a balanced approach to food and wine along with bistro favorites including Oysters Rockefeller, traditional escargots, baked brie with grapes and honey and more for starters. Entrees to satisfy any taste of carefully sourced meats, seafood and much more. Be sure to check out Bistro's beautiful wood wine cellar, housing an extensive collection that spans an impressive 100 years (1897-1997) at a variety of price points.

8. Firenze Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(1767)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Encinitas

Booked 16 times today

OPEN FOR DINE IN~ We are accepting online and phone reservations. Please be patient with wait times **IF YOU HAVE A SEATING PREFERENCE FOR EITHER THE INSIDE DINING ROOM OR OUTSIDE HEATED PATIO, PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. **SEATING PREFERENCES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED** Sun-splashed by day and romantically lantern-lit at night, Firenze's flower-bedecked patio, with it's gentle fountain, is like a private courtyard in some romantic Italian villa. Come see what all the buzz is about we are certain that you will enjoy this one of a kind experience in this beautiful San Diego Italian restaurant.

9. Public House 131

4.8

Exceptional(41)

Price: Moderate

• American • Scripps Ranch

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Public House 131 our Chef Shahob Pourteymoor has designed a menu full of your pub favorites all made from scratch in house and sourced locally whenever possible or when seasons allow. We are located in beautiful Scripps Ranch and offer a wonderful outdoor dining experience. Our Craft cocktails are our specialty and our tap list includes close to 20 local San Diego beers.

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Jo Ann
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We had a wonderful dinner, very delicious and fresh. The owner spoke with customers making sure we had everything we need.
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Rosina's Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Poway / Rancho Bernardo
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4.8
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dave
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food. Only negative was sitting by the table by the hostess counter. Chairs too low for the table and front door was constantly left open by patrons leaving.
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Buona Forchetta - San MarcosPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Marcos
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4.4
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Kathy
San Diego •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
I’ve been eyeing this restaurant for a while and wanted to come since people dining there looked like they were enjoying the atmosphere and food. I was not disappointed We were celebrating two birthdays. The food was very good - spiced well, great value, large servings and very reasonably priced. The service was excellent - rarely had to request refills - he was there and taking care of it before we asked. The patio provided our own private party - gas heaters for those who requested them and everyone just got to relax, be served and enjoyed each others’ company. We definitely will be back - thank you for a fun and great afternoon.
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MexicanBarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Poway
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5
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JAMES
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Waiter was awesome, i had a party of 8 and Mark helped us get thebright amount of food and it was delicious
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Buca di Beppo - Mira MesaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mira Mesa
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Jun
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Nice experience, ala carte is the way to go to save vice the $54/ person AYCE
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps RanchPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Scripps Ranch
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4.5

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. MexicanBar

2. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

3. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch

4. Buca di Beppo - Mira Mesa

5. Buona Forchetta - San Marcos

6. Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego

7. Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

8. Firenze Trattoria

9. Public House 131

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