Best Cozy Restaurants in Linda Vista

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Banker's HillBarrio LoganBay ParkCoronadoDowntownHillcrest

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A photo of True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV restaurant

1. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.6

Exceptional(1958)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 24 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

2. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4393)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 115 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.

3. Wormwood

4.6

Exceptional(845)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 16 times today

Wormwood invites you to step into a bygone era, where poets, artists, and dreamers found inspiration in the Green Fairy. By night, we offer an elegant French dining experience, where each dish is crafted with passion, paired with curated wines and signature cocktails, and brought to life by our exceptional service. Whether in our cozy dining room, enchanting patio, or the hidden charm of our Secret Garden speakeasy, every evening is an unparalleled journey of flavor and hospitality.Now, we invite you to experience Wormwood’s weekend brunch, every Saturday and Sunday. Indulge in a refined menu, sip on handcrafted cocktails and artisanal coffees, and let the soulful sounds of live jazz transport you to Belle Époque Paris. A celebration of indulgence, romance, and hospitality, brunch at Wormwood is a morning affair you won’t want to miss.

4. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(5097)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 104 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

5. Cesarina

4.8

Exceptional(5720)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 188 times today

Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

6. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3096)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 72 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

7. Lala

4.6

Exceptional(170)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 28 times today

From the Owners of Barbusa .we bring you "Lala" a captivating blend of modern and classic Italian cuisine, paired with handcrafted cocktails in a cozy, sexy-chic ambiance. Our menu showcases timeless Italian flavors with a contemporary twist, from traditional Stuffed Shells to inventive loaded potato gnocchi. The intimate atmosphere, with dimmed lights and plush furnishings, sets the stage for romantic dinners or vibrant gatherings.Our bar is a haven of mixology artistry, featuring classic Negronis and signature creations like the "Lala Martini." Sustainability is a core value—we source responsibly and implement eco-friendly practices in both the kitchen and the bar. "Lala" isn't just a restaurant; it's a community that appreciates culinary excellence, inviting you to savor the extraordinary in every bite, sip, and moment. Join us for a celebration of Italian cuisine, crafted with contemporary flair, and served in an ambiance that exudes romance.

8. Animae

4.7

Exceptional(3365)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 80 times today

ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.

9. La Bonne Table

4.9

Exceptional(1457)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Hillcrest

Booked 7 times today

LA BONNE TABLE is a cozy and intimate restaurant in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of Hillcrest. We serve country french food in a bistro fashion. Our menu consists of classic french dishes, a modest but excellent selection that will change with the seasons. We offer a romantic atmosphere and elegant setting, full bar and french beer on tap. Reservations are recommended as seating is very limited in this exclusive restaurant. Bon Appetit!

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10. Cori Pastificio Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(665)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 33 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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Juan
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Nice place to eat with a good view. The service was great.
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SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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SilviaVIP
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and starting with the host and waitress and bus boy every detail was amazing.
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CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
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4.8
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Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful view. Great food. Great service. Very relaxing place.
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C-LevelPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
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4.7
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FJVIP
San Diego •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
True Food Kitchen is definitely a 5-star restaurant and I always try to get our lunch groups to dine there. Luckily, they agree too, so we all enjoy afternoons together eating healthy and delicious dishes that floor us to no end! If you get the chance, get the Meatloaf sliders and the Iced Shakeratto. That's what I had it nothing was left for the dishwasher. Absolutely delicious 100%. Service was exceptional (as always) and we all had such a good time, I think we spent close to 2 hours there just enjoying the day. Gotta love San Diego but, I do love True Foods more! It's the only restaurant that goes out of their way to serve healthy and tasty dishes I can't believe I get to enjoy. Well done True Food Kitchen!
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True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.6
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RandeeVIP
San Diego •237 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
we came for the Baja Dinner Series and each course was excellent. the Pacific Catch was my favorite. The wine pairings were excellent as well. we enjoyed the evening.
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WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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4.6

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