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1. El Torito - La Mesa
4.3
Awesome(462)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
Booked 20 times today
The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.
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2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa
4.0
Excellent(84)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Mesa
Booked 13 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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3. Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
We are a family owned restaurant. We take pride in the preparation of our foods & used only fresh ingredients. We personally select the ingredients to prepare our sauces & dressings daily from our family recipes that originated in the states of Sonora and Sinaloa. Aĺ our dishes are plentiful and delicious. Allow our family the pleasure of providing you with a delicious dining experience.
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4. Juniper & Ivy
4.7
Exceptional(8124)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 62 times today
Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.
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5. Barbusa
4.6
Exceptional(4357)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 101 times today
Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!
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6. Roman Wolves
4.6
Exceptional(367)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 62 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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7. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge
4.0
Excellent(278)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 41 times today
Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.
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8. Civico 1845
4.4
Awesome(2446)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 31 times today
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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9. Rovino
4.6
Exceptional(1060)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 23 times today
Ciao Amici- We can't wait to see you!AL FRESCO Dining in the Heart of Little Italy! Small indoor restaurant with covered patio and outdoor patio! Rovino, located in San Diego, California, offers Italian cuisine for dinner. Rovino features an extensive wine selection and a knowledgeable staff who can help pair wine with each entrée. We also feature a wonderful creative selection of Craft Cocktails. Try the fried calamari or the saffron rice balls filled with ground beef, peas and mozzarella cheese to start out your meal at Rovino. Choose from dinner entrées like the prosciutto and arugula flatbread or the pasta al sugo. Top off your Italian experience with a cup of specialty coffee and a dessert such as the tiramisu or the cannoli.
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10. Gravity Heights Mission Valley
4.8
Exceptional(231)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 50 times today
We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

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  • tanyaVIP
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The service was awful. They also tacked on a five dollar service fee for a party of four and nobody could explain what it was for. My recommendation is to make sure you check your receipt. It is not uncommon for them to try and overcharge you for the breakfast buffet.
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    El Torito - La MesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa
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    4.3
  • Cindee
    Orange County •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was our first time here! Amazing service, amazing food, decent pricing. Fun place!! We had the meatballs and garlic bread for appetizer’s. After having that I knew the rest would delicious and I wasn’t wrong! The short rib lasagna was amazing! Portions are big! You will not leave hungry.
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    BarbusaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.6
  • Danielle
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    this place is amazing !! we went there for the first time ever for valentine’s day dinner and the menu absolutely blew us away. you can tell the staff works really hard to make sure your experience is enjoyable and memorable. definitely would come back here during regular dining !
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • Kara
    San Diego •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our server was fantastic: helped me find a good deal on soup and salad, made sure my younger daughter got all the ranch dip for her chicken tenders that her heart desired. It was busy, but they took care of us nicely. Thank you!
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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaPrice: Moderate• American• La Mesa
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    4
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    San Diego •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 16, 2024
    We’ve seen this restaurant for awhile but this was our first time here. We will return! Food was great, service too! Great guacamole. Had breakfast. Everyone loved their food. Fresh and tasty.
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    Mario's De La Mesa RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa
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    4.5

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