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1. The Godfather Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1876)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kearny Mesa

Booked 27 times today

The Godfather, a Balistreri restaurant, is an Italian monument in downtown San Diego providing authentic cuisine from the hills of Italy. Established in 1974, The Godfather is a sophisticated and classy establishment that centers around generational recipes from both Northern and Southern Italy. Over the years, the quality of food and standard of service has never declined and thus garnered The Godfather a national recognition as one of the top twenty-five Italian restaurants in the entire nation. The menu is filled with classic favorites based in steak, chicken and pasta. For an intimate evening for two, try the Sicilian kiss prix fixe meal that includes a bottle of champagne.

2. Rakiraki Convoy

4.7

Exceptional(11)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Kearny Mesa

Booked 2 times today

For reservations of 3 or less please book through our sister restaurant The Yasai by RakiRaki Convoy!Experience the original RakiRaki Ramen experience at our first location located in Kearny Mesa—the epicenter of San Diego’s thriving Asian food scene. The lines out the door are worth the wait for Chef/owner, Junya Watanabe’s signature ramen recipes that blend the art of traditional ramen making with the highest quality ingredients available and a modern atmosphere. RakiRaki serves a wide variety of authentic ramen dishes and Japanese cuisine including tsukemen (dipping noodles), charcoal-fired yakitori, curry, ramen burgers, and specialty sushi rolls along with local craft beer and sake selections.

3. Studio Diner

3.8

Excellent(3)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kearny Mesa

Booked 6 times today

Do the time warp down Ruffin Road and feast your eyes on the neon-lighted Studio Diner. It’s an authentic trip back to the ’40s — in the middle of the Kearny Mesa Business District. Wrapped in chrome & Blue neon, the Diner is a welcome roadside stop.

4. Cape Fire Grill

4.3

Awesome(0)

Price: Moderate

• Southern African • Miramar

Cape Fire Grill - Bunny Chow is owned by Andrew Georgitsis, born and raised in South Africa. Andrew started his career as Chef and head of food development at All Prepped Up, working on designing and creating international foods. With a passion for creating & cooking innovative dishes that blended flavors and textures from all over the world. He formed SA Franchises LLC DBA: Cape Fire Grill - Bunny Chow in September of 2022 and using his past experiences, strengths and passion has developed the first authentic South African Fusion causal dining restaurant in San Diego. Specializing in fast, fresh, hand crafted meals made from scratch. Voted in Yelp's 2022 Top 10 New Restaurants Cape Fire Grill has several signature dishes including the Mixed Grill for 2 and South Africa's National Bobotie. Cape Fire Grill is a fast causal dine-in restaurant that has take out, delivery, catering (corporate and private), and ships South African food nation wide.

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5. Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(5)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Grantville

Welcome to Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant,with authentic dishes made from fresh ingredients.

6. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4193)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 87 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

7. Buona Forchetta

4.6

Exceptional(853)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Park

Booked 74 times today

Buona Forchetta, meaning 'Good Fork' in Italian, is an authentic Italian restaurant. It was started by Matteo who wanted to bring his native Italy to San Diego. Customers praise its 'excellent and authentic Italian experience' with simple recipes that 'takes me back to all my travels to Italy'. The restaurant is highly recommended for its 'authentic and delicious' food, 'vibrant atmosphere' and 'excellent service'.

8. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1357)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 78 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

9. AKA San Diego

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3.8

Excellent(58)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Located in the bustling heart of Gaslamp, San Diego, AKA is more than just a restaurant. It’s a destination where exceptional food, craft cocktails, and an energetic nightlife converge. With a menu curated by renowned Chef Takuya Kudo, AKA offers a captivating fusion of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai culinary traditions, all crafted with fresh ingredients and innovative techniques. The venue features a vibrant atmosphere complemented by artisanal craft cocktails from mixologist Gerardo Bedolla and striking design by Cassandra Builer. AKA welcomes guests to indulge in its exquisite dishes while enjoying electrifying entertainment. Committed to transforming the dining and nightlife scene in San Diego, AKA offers a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone looking to savor gourmet cuisine, sip on craft cocktails, and dance the night away.

10. Cloak + Petal

4.6

Exceptional(963)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Little Italy

Booked 23 times today

WELCOME TO CLOAK & PETAL!Where we invite you to journey into a place of both intimacy and companionshipOur concept is drawn from our name. The word “cloak” implies secrecy, inspiring our concept of a social sphere humming beneath the levels of ordinary life. “Petal” alludes to the Japanese tradition of “hanami,” when family and friends gather under blooming cherry blossoms to savor food, drinks and fellowship.Enter our space and travel underground to décor reminiscent of an abandoned Tokyo subway, a stratum of society all its own, an artist’s dream. Cross the threshold into a mystically transformed Japanese social dining lounge which appears to be an outdoor seating area, similar to a waiting platform. Sit beneath a trellis of draping vines and teardrop lights in the intimate space we’ve thoughtfully created, and feast on authentic Japanese sushi, appetizers, small plates and drinks with family and friends.Journey down to Cloak + Petal… and come unwind your soul.

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LisaVIP
San Diego •103 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love Studio Diner. The food is always fantastic! Jay was our server this time. She is an excellent server. We can’t wait to go back again!
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Studio DinerPrice: Moderate• American• Kearny Mesa
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3.8
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Chad
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The free parking was blocked and you either park in the back or valet for $4. You keep the closest parking for other businesses, the parking lot is not that big, the other businesses customers can walk another car length or two as well. Get with the property management and have them marked for the other businesses then you don't need valet.
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The Godfather RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kearny Mesa
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4.7
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Tracy
San Diego •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 2, 2024
Our first visit. Lots of seating. Service was great. Food was great. Drinks actually had alcohol. We will be back to try other menu items. We want to come back for brunch.
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Emiliano's Mexican RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Grantville
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4.5
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Fausto
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Aug 31, 2024
It was a Pleasent place to eat with my family! Will be coming back again!
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Rakiraki ConvoyPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Kearny Mesa
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4.7

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105 restaurants available nearby

1. The Godfather Restaurant

2. Rakiraki Convoy

3. Studio Diner

4. Cape Fire Grill

5. Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant

6. Seneca

7. Buona Forchetta

8. Kettner Exchange

9. AKA San Diego

10. Cloak + Petal

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