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A photo of The Godfather Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1940)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Kearny Mesa
Booked 26 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.
A photo of Rakiraki Convoy restaurant
4.2
Awesome(16)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Kearny Mesa
Booked 4 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.
A photo of Studio Diner restaurant
4.2
Awesome(7)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kearny Mesa
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.
A photo of Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(6)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Grantville
Booked 1 time today
Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant offers the perfect spot to enjoy a California sunset with a refreshing margarita on their spacious patio. If you’re dining with a furry friend, their dog-friendly front patio welcomes pets. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted with complimentary chips and salsa, the perfect way to start your meal.Must-try dishes include the Sizzling Fajitas al Comal, packed with tender meat and fresh veggies, the Birria Tacos, served with rich consommé, and the Enchiladas de Mole, smothered in a velvety, flavorful mole sauce.No visit is complete without one of Emiliano’s legendary margaritas, made with premium tequila and fresh ingredients—starting at just $6! Whether classic, fruity, or spicy, there’s a perfect margarita for everyone.Come for the food, stay for the view, and sip on a handcrafted drink as you soak in the beauty of the California sky at Emiliano’s!
A photo of insideOUT restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2452)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 66 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
A photo of Callie Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(376)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 69 times today
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.
A photo of Javier's - La Jolla restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3687)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 166 times today
JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.
A photo of Cori Pastificio Trattoria restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(665)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Park
Booked 35 times today
Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy. The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.
A photo of Buona Forchetta restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(895)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Park
Booked 94 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'.
A photo of Alexander's on 30th restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3154)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Park
Booked 56 times today
Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!
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  • KathleenVIP
    San Diego •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    A very pleasant experience. Excellent service, menu and drink selection. All our meals were exceptional. The tiramisu was amazing and the best we ever tasted.
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    The Godfather RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kearny Mesa
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    insideOUT was such a cool and fun experience! I would love to stay in the “oasis” part of the restaurant next time instead of at a standard table, but regardless the ambience was wonderful and the food was even better! So cute and lively for a fun brunch vibe and service was also amazing.
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 28, 2025
    I made a large reservation for 17 people, which ended up being bumped up to 20 on the actual day. I was worried about making such a large reservation and confirmed it on phone with the restaurant that it was ok. They accommodated us perfectly and the food and service was great! Absolutely no issues. Very grateful to the staff that served us.
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    Rakiraki ConvoyPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Kearny Mesa
    4.2
  • Peggy
    San Diego •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 26, 2025
    Carnitas was good, Carne Asada was meh. Noise was pretty high in the back room.
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    Emiliano's Mexican RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Grantville
    4.5
  • Mary
    San Diego •11 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    This wasn’t the worst diner I have ever visited, but it definitely was the most mediocre. Our waitress did a good job serving us, but there wasn’t much she could do about the disappointing food. I am pretty sure that my order of chicken noodle soup must have been a mixture of canned broth and frozen ingredients while my small salad’s enormous size couldn’t make up for the poor quality iceberg lettuce, seemingly packaged shredded cheese and tasteless tomatoes. The apple pie was dry and excessively spiced. The total tab for our lunch for two, including tip, was a bit more than $65.00. I would suggest finding a different restaurant to spend your money at.
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    Studio DinerPrice: Moderate• American• Kearny Mesa
    4.2
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