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1. Barbusa
4.6
Exceptional(4313)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 96 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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2. Juniper & Ivy
4.7
Exceptional(8052)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 85 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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3. Ironside Fish & Oyster
4.4
Awesome(4562)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 155 times today
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
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4. Herb & Wood
4.7
Exceptional(6482)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 81 times today
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.
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5. Cloak + Petal
4.6
Exceptional(966)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Little Italy
Booked 57 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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  • RaymondVIP
    Orange County •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    It was a tad hard to find the restaurant because its sign is very small! I must have walked by it 3X! We loved the amazing service and food! Good selection of oysters, octopus was tender and both the fresh fish options with butternut squash risotto were delicious! The Piña Colada sorbet with freeze dried pineapples and coconut chips was flavorful and refreshing!
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    Ironside Fish & OysterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Little Italy
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    4.4
  • Sashi
    San Diego •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Exceptional service and food--each dish was unique, and had a flavor profile that we had never tasted before. The miso black cod was our favorite. The wagyu bread was 'wow', and the Thai salad burst in our mouth with amazing flavors. The service from those bussing to our server were outstanding. A true gem--we will be back!
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • JeanVIP
    Fort Lauderdale •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food at reasonable prices. Good service, floor was a bit cold initially but we eventually got used to it.
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    BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.6
  • Cindy
    Indiana •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    AMAZING. A rare combination of a place that seemed like a semi-casual neighborhood gem and also super special. The food was amazing - authentic with a touch of wow. We had eggplant, chicken, and mushroom/sausage pasta. Everything was amazing - including the lovely sac with warm focaccia that arrives first with an herby pesto dipping olive oil. It was very busy, but the service was wonderful - friendly and welcoming, check this place out!
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    Civico 1845Price: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.4
  • Kathleen
    Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Simply put, one of the best meals I have had the privilege of enjoying! Delightful server, Calvin, was very in tune with the timing of our meal and our needs. The fixed menu was perfect for Christmas Eve, as it kept the meal flowing and decision-making to a minimum. Every course was delectable from the scallop crudo, the creamed mushrooms, and the sea bass, to the date cake with walnut ice cream! Mezcal hibiscus cocktail was creative and tasty, as well! I will definitely be back!
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    Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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    4.7

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