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1. Juniper & Ivy
4.6
Exceptional(8028)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 79 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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2. Barbusa
4.6
Exceptional(4302)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 104 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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3. Roman Wolves
4.6
Exceptional(310)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 35 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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4. Gravity Heights Mission Valley
4.7
Exceptional(198)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 28 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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5. Civico 1845
4.4
Awesome(2401)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 23 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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6. Rovino
4.6
Exceptional(1049)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 5 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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7. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge
4.1
Excellent(220)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 8 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. Monello
4.6
Exceptional(2623)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 43 times today
As Bencotto's brother located next door,Monello lives up to its sibling's reputation as Best Italian restaurant in San Diego.From the 800 LB of fresh pasta handcrafted every week, Monello displays up to 27 different recipes of pasta. Mediterranean style seafood is served along with gourmet pizza.Monello delivers Pasta & Risotto tossed in the Parmigiano cheese wheel tableside.Unique Italian-style brunch is served on weekends.Voted Best Happy Hour 2016, Monello's Milanese Aperitivo offers small plates on the house with drinks every night.UN­ABLE TO FIND A TABLE? CHECK OUT OUR BROTHER RESTAURANT BENCOTTO NEXT DOOR
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9. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar
4.5
Awesome(173)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Little Italy
Booked 10 times today
Authentic Baja-style, ceviche, and oyster restaurant. Unique tostadas, oysters, tiradito, clams
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10. Queenstown Public House
4.7
Exceptional(546)
Price: Moderate
• Organic • Little Italy
Booked 59 times today
We are a New Zealand inspired whimsical restaurant set in a craftsman house that dates back to 1905. We are one block off the main drag in Little Italy. Sink your teeth into one of our organic beef or lamb burgers. We also have many salads and dinner entrees to try. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable. For parties of 8 or more please visit our website!

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  • Bill
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Truly one of the finest dining establishments in all of San Diego. The fact that it is in the heart of the most vibrant community SD has (Little Italy) puts this place over the top. Whether its an intimate date or a corporate Christmas Dinner (like we hosted last night), this place is always the perfect option. Food is 5 stars, ambiance is too! See you soon Barbusa!
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    BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.6
  • Beckham
    New Mexico •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Delicious! I was excited to see not one or two vegan options, but a full menu! Everything tasted like they were crafted with care. I went with the server recommendations for appetizer, entree, and dessert; they did not disappoint.
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    Civico 1845Price: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.4
  • Aakashvip
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Variety of food that satisfies every person. We had a group of 8 - and we had all the small plates and some good steaks.
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was AMAZING from START to FINISH!!! It's a great little restaurant, tucked away in some nice, new apartment complex in Mission Valley. HOWEVER, it is on the side, and has its own parking. WE FOUND PARKING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT!!! We were warmly greeted by a friendly woman, and taken to a nice, large table!!! It was perfect because we were going to order lots of food. I especially knew about the pizza, After sitting down, our waitress, HUNTER, who was superb in every sense of the word, came up to the table. She began with drink orders, then appetizers and entrees!!! She recommended the pizza be extra crispy, AND IT WAS DELICIOUS!!! As for my partner, he had the Grilled Chicken Sandwich!!! When it came time for the dessert, HUNTER even brought it out with a CANDLE on it!!! It could not have been a better lunch!!!!
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    Gravity Heights Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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    4.7
  • gimettevip
    Atlanta Metro •20 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great food, great service. Air from back door opening and closing was distracting and the noise level was too high
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    Roman WolvesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Little Italy
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    4.6

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