Cardellino

Cardellino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Patsy VIP

   San Diego9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow! Food was terrific and so was the service (I think our server was Greg). We had 7 in our party for a graduation celebration. Four of the group participated in the Tuscan Experience and the rest ordered individual dishes. The Tuscan Experience was impressive - you for sure won’t go home hungry! Every dish that we ordered was delicious including dessert. Highly recommend!
   

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   Eugenia

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server John was very knowledgeable and described all menu items in detail . Everything from the cocktails and wine to the food was a 10+. The meatballs and chopped salad were unbelievable and the eggplant parm lasagna was so delicious. All ten of us loved everything. Flavors were spot on with nothing being overly seasoned and the carrot cake was UNBELIEVABLY delicious. Salina was the manager on the floor and she checked in on us continuously and was engaging and paid attention to so much detail and steps of service.. You can tell she focuses on customer service and quality . The restaurant was busy but the staff worked efficiently and in unison. The interior decor and design is very chic and the restaurant looked very clean . It’s always so refreshing when you find a restaurant that is beautiful, clean and with excellent service and delicious, and fresh food. We will be back!
   

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   Micaela

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always an incredible experience at Cardellino. Food, service, and atmosphere can’t be beat.
   

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   Aquiles VIP

   San Diego3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best carpaccio & spicy rigatoni in SD , ribeye is a fantastic
   

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   Rowell VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Quality and flavor of the food on the Mother’s Day set menu was mediocre at best. We waited too long for our entrees. Disappointing. The quality of the meal did not reflect the cost.
   

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   Dennis VIP

   San Diego105 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Phenomenal brunch for Mother's day. The price fixe menu had numerous great choices, and all three of us ironically went for the same options, lamp chop appetizers, and steak and eggs. The lamb chops (we have had them previously so were informed) are simply the best I've ever had, anywhere. You would be remiss to not order those for any meal, and would likely regret not ordering 2 or 3 portions and calling it your entre. The steak was pre-sliced, with crispy potatoes that were seasoned very well, and scrambled eggs that were light and fluffy. Drink and dessert options were equally hard to choose between, with an elderflower/grapefruit mimosa being perfectly balanced between sweet and tart and a soft-serve ice cream with strawberry balsamic glaze over the top being the unforeseen favorite. Outstanding service accompanied an outstanding meal, and Mom was super happy.
   

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   Mark VIP

   San Diego120 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been coming here for Easter and Mother’s Day brunches since they started. They get better every years.
   

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   Erica VIP

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely loved Mother’s Day Brunch at Cardellino, everything was delicious and giving all the moms a bouquet of flowers at the end was such a nice touch! Can’t wait to go back here for dinner!
   

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   Estefania VIP

   San Diego11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely amazing! Everything we ordered from the rib eye carpaccio, bucatini, roasted carrots, spicy rigatoni, afogato, and so much more was delicious! I couldn’t tell you my favorite because it’s hard to decide. 1000000/10, I’ll definitely be back and recommend.
   

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    Griselda VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    All items ordered are amazing. Highly recommend the carpaccio. One of the best!
    

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