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Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1157 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
Jack and Giulio's Italian restaurant has remained a favorite of San Diegans for many years. This popular restaurant, formerly known as Giulio's of Pacific Beach, has proudly served the "Best Scampi" since 1961. In addition to this popular dish, this family-owned and operated restaurant offers many homemade pastas, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood specialties.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 294-2074
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giulio
  • Private party facilities
    Our balcony is available for private parties.
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Cross street
    Arista
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, as well as in our private lot.
  • Public transit
    Centrally located in Old Town within walking distance from Trolley Station.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

What 1,157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Value

  • San Diego

    Best Value

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant is a beloved institution with a history spanning over 40 years. Known for their standout "Scampi a la Giulio," guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "awesome service." The warm, family-friendly ambiance and charming patio make it a "hidden gem" in Old Town, perfect for celebrations and intimate dinners alike.

1,157 Reviews
  1. John

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For the two times I ate at Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant I ordered basic, traditional meals. Spaghetti with meat sauce & lasagna. Both were superb, hot & reasonable portions. J&G is my favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego & I strongly recommend it.

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  2. VZguy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great when we come to town. Favorite restaurant in San Diego. Never a bad meal and always have a great menu and specials. The lemon fizz martini was excellent.

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  3. elisa

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I started w bruschetta and caesar salad which were good. The reason i only have 4 stars was because of the entree I selected. I chose the shrimp scampi pesto pasta. The pesto flavor was over powering on the entree itself. The amount of shrimp was good, I also wish there was more amount of pasta like 50:50 ratio but it was more like 60:40 with more shrimp.

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  4. Dennis

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure and a treat. The food and ambience is exceptional. A good value. Parking can be difficult.

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  5. Tim

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is consistently good, service is excellent, and the overall dining experience is just fantastic. We eat here several times a year, their scampi is the best in town.

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  6. Bonnie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome as usual and Sergio and the other staff were wonderful. Enjoyable as usual

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  7. Elliot

    San Diego

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice old school place, service was good with jazz / nostalgic music playing quietly in background.

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  8. June

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Jack and Guilio's. The Shrimp Scampi is their signature dish and very delicious. The service is great! Jose is particularly kind, helpful, and courteous. Overall, this is a great place to get a fine dining Italian experience.

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  9. William

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. Their Scampi Julio is one of my all timve favorite dishes from any restaurant. The staff is professional and attentive without being intrusive. They are very knowledgeable and can make wonderful suggestions. For us, this is one of San Diego's premier Italian restaurants.

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  10. John

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Some of the best Italian food ever.

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Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1157 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant

2391 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Arista
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, as well as in our private lot.
  • Public transit
    Centrally located in Old Town within walking distance from Trolley Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giulio
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room
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