Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Little Italy

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1. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1372)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 48 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.

2. Roman Wolves

4.6

Exceptional(336)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 34 times today

"Roman Wolves is more than a bar and restaurant; it's a celebration of epicurean tapestry of what Italians call the Eternal City" said Nino Cusimano. "We've created our own take on the enduring essence of Rome's legacy and it's significant historical, cultural, and culinary impacts on the Italian food scene"

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3. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

4.6

Exceptional(180)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Little Italy

Booked 2 times today

Authentic Baja-style, ceviche, and oyster restaurant. Unique tostadas, oysters, tiradito, clams

4. Fisher's

4.2

Awesome(136)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Little Italy

With only four tables back in 1989 "Don Simon" and his family; Jazmin his wife, and their three children; Charles, Simon and Gabriel opened the first Fisher's in Mexico City. With only 12 items on its menu, Fisher's became a destination in the northern area of Mexico City.Since its founding in 1989, Grupo Fisher's has developed seven brands in more than 30 locations, one of them in Madrid Spain. Al of them family style restaurants with the freshest and most innovative way to prepare sea food products. Grupo Fisher's has become the most successful sea food restaurant chain in Mexico with more than 2500 associates and capable of hosting more than 200,000 guests per month. We are pleased to welcome you to the second international location of Grupo Fisher's right here in San Diego's Little Italy.

5. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4772)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 69 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

6. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8711)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 69 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

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7. ARTIFACT at Mingei

4.8

Exceptional(864)

Price: Expensive

• International • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

ARTIFACT is a full-service restaurant featuring craft cooking inspired by ancient methods, spices and botanicals located inside the beautiful Mingei Museum at Balboa Park . Offering indoor, outdoor courtyard, and bar seating for lunch Tuesday-Saturday.Crafted by Tim Kolanko, Executive Chef, Urban Kitchen Group, and Tony Coito, ARTIFACT’s Chef de Cuisine, will be a nod to Mingei’s changing international exhibitions in an environment filled with functional, innovative art and design by Jennifer Luce, Founder and Principal of LUCE et studio, who led the design and renovation project. ARTIFACT and CRAFT CAFE at Mingei-the latest additions to restaurateur Tracy Borkum and Executive Chef Tim Kolanko’s CUCINA family of restaurants. An Urban Kitchen Group Concept. CUCINA urbana, enoteca, sorella, UKG Catering, Urban Kitchen at The Ready Shell at Jacobs ParkFollow the journey on social media @Dine.Mingei

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8. Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7

Exceptional(4252)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 80 times today

The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service. Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.

9. Nobu San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(3752)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 64 times today

World renowned for its award winning "New Style" Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy diners across the globe a culinary adventure. Our San Diego location is yet another canvas for Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to display his legendary dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. The restaurant which is nestled in the perennially hip and centrally located Hard Rock Hotel also features unique creations by Executive Chef David Meade who has honed his skill at Nobu locations in Miami and New York. Nobu San Diego delivers equally on food, impeccable service and ambiance that is sophisticated yet lively.

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10. Water Grill - San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(3609)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

Located steps away from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego, Water Grill San Diego is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill San Diego also offers multiple, customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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Ashley
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Service and food was excellent! Steak was cooked perfectly and the squash was delicious!
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.9
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Bruce
Kansas City / Kansas •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing! Clearly the best restaurant in San Diego! Everything was right. Our server, Sky, was amazing.
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7
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Lindsey
Central Kentucky •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was one of the best pasta experiences my husband and I have ever had! All food was delicious however the pastas were extraordinarily delicious. We ordered 3 and ate every bite! Thank you Roman Wolves for an exceptional meal!
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Roman WolvesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Alicia
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything I had was delicious. Loved the oysters, yellowtail , octopus, noodles with crab meat, and risotto with scallops and mushrooms
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Crudo Ceviche & Oyster BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Little Italy
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4.6
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ElizabethVIP
San Diego •53 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Very nice fish broth as a complementary appetizer. Then we shared the table side Caesar salad and the molcahete hot appetizer with chicken, shrimp, beef, asparagus etc. Plenty for a light dinner for two. Excellent lime margaritas, too.
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Fisher'sPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Little Italy
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4.2

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Kettner Exchange

2. Roman Wolves

3. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

4. Fisher's

5. Cowboy Star

6. Mister A's

7. ARTIFACT at Mingei

8. Brigantine at Portside Pier

9. Nobu San Diego

10. Water Grill - San Diego

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