Restaurants near Park De La Cruz

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1. Alexander's on 30th

4.7

Exceptional(3179)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Park

Booked 45 times today

Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!

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2. Flora - North Park

4.3

Awesome(87)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • North Park

Booked 16 times today

FLORA NORTH PARK BRUNCH: the latest refuge for brunch lovers and those daring enough to explore themselves—Flora, a cosmopolitan, farm-to-table gem that elevates each dish into an invitation for self-discovery. Flora North Park is an experience woven from thoughtfully curated ingredients, each food group inspiring you to explore different facets of yourself. Choose from dishes with classic, golden yolks to the unexpected.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………..…… FLORA NORTH PARK DINNER: Everyone who’s anyone is positively buzzing about our After Hours. Flora will transform into an intimate soirée—a world of small bites and artfully crafted cocktails. Imagine slipping into a scene where laughter mingles with the clink of glasses. Flora will be open from Thursday to Saturday, for those who want to linger a little longer.

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3. Cori Pastificio Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(687)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 26 times today

Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy. The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.

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4. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2700)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • North Park

Booked 17 times today

The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running. Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious. The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside. Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.

5. Siamo Napoli

4.8

Exceptional(1388)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 26 times today

Specializing in Napolitano style pizza and pasta. We focus on clean fresh ingredients that thrive in our home land and make simple foods the star. We have a full bar with hand crafted drinks and a range of wines from Napoli and beyond.

6. One Door North

4.5

Awesome(541)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • North Park

Booked 12 times today

At One Door North we host a New American Bar and Eatery that pays homage to the outdoors with the spirit of adventure, serving only fresh farm to table cuisine. Come enjoy the adventure with us, we look forward to serving you.

7. Botanica

4.6

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • North Park

Booked 9 times today

Botanica is a craft cocktail bar offering an exquisite selection of unique cocktails inspired by classic paintings. Our sexy and inviting space is perfect for enjoying artfully crafted drinks paired with delectable small bites. Step into our lounge and experience a fusion of artistic elegance and sophisticated flavors.

8. MOTHERSHIP

4.7

Exceptional(434)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park

Booked 56 times today

Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

9. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4475)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 127 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

10. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2518)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 62 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

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Updated on 4/11/2025

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Diana
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service and the food were delicious! We had a great first experience and will definitely be coming back!
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Alexander's on 30thPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Park
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4.7
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milena
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic experience, unique and delicious food, cocktails perfection, waitors was wonderful!
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.7
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Skylar
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had the best vibe and the service was impeccable! Loved it!
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.8
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Steve
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent across the board. Waiter set the tone and guided us through the experience and he nailed the collection of menu items for our table.
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Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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4.6
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Elaine
New Mexico •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was delicious and the view was spectacular. Celebrating a birthday at this beautiful place was very special. Thank you!
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SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7

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