Enoteca Adriano

4.9

24 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Welcome to Enoteca Adriano where Roman born chef, Giuseppe Ciuffa, brings the essence of Italy to the shores of North Pacific Beach. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey that blends modern creativity with traditional Italian flavors. Our eclectic menu showcases the best of Italian, "Roman forward" cuisine, using locally sourced produce and ingredients to create dishes that are both comforting and innovative. Dine while enjoying vintage movies shown on our outdoor big screen.

At Enoteca Adriano, we celebrate the rich heritage of Italy, offering a diverse selection of wines to complement your dining experience in our main dining room or outdoor heated patio. Our passion for food and hospitality shines through in every dish we serve, as we strive to share the love of Italian cuisine with our guests.

Join us at Enoteca Adriano and experience the true taste of Italy, where every meal is prepared with authenticity, passion, and a touch of Italian hospitality. Viva e Forza Italia!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 490-0085
Website
https://www.enotecaadriano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Giuseppe Ciuffa
Private party facilities
Enoteca Adriano offers a spacious outdoor patio, ideal for small to mid-size events. Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, bridal or baby shower, or corporate gathering, we’re here to help. From event planning and decorations to delicious Italian cuisine and wine pairings, we’ll take care of every detail to ensure your event is unforgettable.

Location
4864 Cass St., San Diego, CA 92109
Neighborhood
Pacific Beach
Cross street
Law St
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bruschetta$12.00
Toasted Ciabatta bread squares, basil, honey ricotta, roma tomatoes, and E.V.O.O.
Caprese Mozza$14.00
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil leaf, E.V.O.O.
Carpaccio di Manzo$18.00
Thinly sliced raw tenderloin beef, arugula, carpers, shaved parmigiano, lemon vinaigrette.
Carciofi all Romana$16.00
Long stem romana artichokes, mediterranean olives, organic arugula, shaved parmigiano, lemon cream EVOO.
Polpette$14.00
Home made meat balls, mushrooms, aurora sauce, and balsamic crostini.

Zuppa

Minestrone$10.00
Locally farmed fresh vegetable soup.
Toscana$10.00
Cannelli beans, minced sausage, spinach, tomato broth.
Anima -"Soup of the soul"$10.00
Diced potato, carrots, peas, pastina, parsley, chicken broth.

Insalate

Tricolore$14.00
Fresh cherry mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, honey balsamic, EVOO.
Mista$14.00
Fresh mixed green, persian cucumbers, shaved carrots, roma tomato wedges, red onions, balsamic reduction, EVOO.
Spinaci$14.00
Fresh spinach, sliced pears, crumbled gorgonzola, walnuts, lemon balsamic vinaigrette.

Specialita di Burrata

Enoteca Adriano$18.00
Fresh burrata wrapped with parma prosciutto, arugula, fresh fig jam, baby heirloom tomatoes, crostini.
Pesto e Carciofini$18.00
Grilled artichokes, baby heirlooms tomatoes, pesto, crushed pistachio, balsamic, crostini.
Mela$18.00
Caramelized apples, mixed greens, EVOO, honey balsamic.

Pasta Primi

Capellini Pomodoro$20.00
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, tomato garlic sauce. (Gluten free or eggless options on pasta).
Orecchiette Bosco$24.00
Minced Italian sausage, creamy tomato parsley sauce, bread crumbs, (Gluten free or eggless options on pasta)
Spaghetti Carbonara$24.00
Guanciale, tossed egg with pecorino and parmigiano, no cream. (Gluten free or eggless options on pasta)
Gnocchi di Casa$24.00
Potato dumpling, gorgonzola, spinach, topped with crushed walnuts.
Pappardelle Bolognese$24.00
Wide egg noodles, classic casa meat ragu. (Gluten free or eggless options on pasta)
Ravioli Rossi$28.00
Lobster filled ravioli, tiger shrimp, lobster reduction sauce.
Spaghetti Romano$26.00
Pecorino cheese nest, pesto cream, topped with burrata and crushed pistachio. (Gluten free or eggless options on pasta).
Gnocchi tre gusti$24.00
Potato dumplings, cherry mozzarella, tomato basil sauce.
Spaghetti alla' Amatriciana$24.00
Guanciale, chili flakes, tomato sauce, pecorino cheese.
Rigatoni Porcini$28.00
Porcini mushrooms, minced Italian sausage, parmigiana sauce.
Rigatoni Costine Corte$30.00
Braised beef short ribs ragu, fresh ricotta dollop.

Secondi Piatti

Salmone Balsamico$30.00
Grilled fresh Salmon, Balsamic glaze, Pomegranate fruit. Served with mashed potatoes and garlic spinach.
Merluzzo$28.00
Seared Cod, puttanesca mediterranean olives, Spanish caper, fresh tomato sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and garlic spinach.
Maiale Grigliato$30.00
Grilled pork chops, mushrooms, clemi glaze reduction. Served with mashed potatoes and garlic spinach.
Pollo Piccata$28.00
Sautéed chicken breast, lemon caper sage butter reduction. Served with mashed potatoes and garlic spinach.
Pollo Milanese$28.00
Breaded chicken breast. Served with mashed potatoes and garlic spinach.

Dolci

Cannoli$9.00
Pastry shell, soft ricotta with chocolate chips and topped with pistachio.
Gelato Italiano$10.00
Chocolate hazelnut gelato filled with milk chocolate.
Affogato Al Caffe$11.00
Vanilla gelato topped with espresso.
Pistachio Cheesecake$11.00
Italian style creamy pistachio cheesecake topped with freshly crushed pistachios.
Pope's Pillow$11.00
Pastry square, whipped mascarpone, vanilla custard, raspberries and strawberry glaze.
Dolci Del Giorno
Ask your server for daily dessert special.
Tiramisu$11.00
Lady fingers dipped in coffee liquor & espresso filled with whipped mascarpone, topped with dark chocolate shavings.

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Great for outdoor dining
San Diego
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Enoteca Adriano is a cozy gem in Pacific Beach, known for its "best pasta" and authentic Italian flavors. With a warm and friendly atmosphere, the restaurant offers standout dishes like lasagna and gnocchi. Despite occasional service hiccups, patrons appreciate the efficient online reservations and the dedicated staff, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

24 Reviews

J
Judy
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Always one of our favorites when we come to San Diego
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Mo
VIP
Salt Lake City
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience! We would highly recommend a night out at Enoteca Adriano!
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janet
VIP
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice reopening of this restaurant with Giuseppe at the helm cooking. Food and service were excellent. Pistachio cheesecake light and fluffy!
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leonard
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to Enoteca for 20 years and it keeps getting better. The new owners have upgraded the restaurant. The food is amazing, the staff is like family and the vibe is relaxed and sophisticated.
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Ballard
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The table was ready when we arrived. The service was prompt and the food was excellent at a reasonable price.
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Astrid
VIP
San Diego
87 reviews
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good food and service. The Pope’s Pillow dessert is beyond delicious.
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Laura
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enoteca Adriano has been one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego for a decade! The food is reasonably priced and delicious, and the quality and service are amazing! The ambiance is so great, it truly feels like you are in a small restaurant in Italy. As an added bonus, they do free corkage fee if you bring your own wine Monday-Wednesday. Definitely book a table in advance, because it is always busy. I have been here for date nights, large group gatherings, and they even accommodated my 9 month old with ease. They stored the stroller for us and gave him a high chair. Enoteca is the best and has my highest recommendation!
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Julie
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We took our daughter out for dinner for her birthday and really enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious and we loved the ambience. We did have an issue with being charged on a birthday surprise dessert our waitress offered. We noticed the charge when we got home, and when I brought it to the restaurant’s attention, they quickly let me know I should not have been charged and refunded our credit card. I appreciate the speed with which they corrected it. We will definitely go back again.
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ChelleD
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Buratta with pear and blueberry frisée was delicious.
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Shelby
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I come here the food is amazing! Cute little restaurant and chef/servers are great
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FAQs

Enoteca Adriano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 490-0085.

Enoteca Adriano is rated 4.9 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4864 Cass St., San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

Cross street
Law St
Neighborhood
Pacific Beach
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giuseppe Ciuffa
Additional
Beer, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.enotecaadriano.com/
Phone number
(858) 490-0085
Private party facilities
Enoteca Adriano offers a spacious outdoor patio, ideal for small to mid-size events. Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, bridal or baby shower, or corporate gathering, we’re here to help. From event planning and decorations to delicious Italian cuisine and wine pairings, we’ll take care of every detail to ensure your event is unforgettable.

Enoteca Adriano

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Antipasti

Bruschetta$12.00

Caprese Mozza$14.00

Carpaccio di Manzo$18.00

Carciofi all Romana$16.00

Polpette$14.00

Zuppa

Minestrone$10.00

Toscana$10.00

Anima -"Soup of the soul"$10.00

Insalate

Tricolore$14.00

Mista$14.00

Spinaci$14.00

Specialita di Burrata

Enoteca Adriano$18.00

Pesto e Carciofini$18.00

Mela$18.00

Pasta Primi

Capellini Pomodoro$20.00

Orecchiette Bosco$24.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$24.00

Gnocchi di Casa$24.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$24.00

Ravioli Rossi$28.00

Spaghetti Romano$26.00

Gnocchi tre gusti$24.00

Spaghetti alla' Amatriciana$24.00

Rigatoni Porcini$28.00

Rigatoni Costine Corte$30.00

Secondi Piatti

Salmone Balsamico$30.00

Merluzzo$28.00

Maiale Grigliato$30.00

Pollo Piccata$28.00

Pollo Milanese$28.00

Dolci

Cannoli$9.00

Gelato Italiano$10.00

Affogato Al Caffe$11.00

Pistachio Cheesecake$11.00

Pope's Pillow$11.00

Dolci Del Giorno

Tiramisu$11.00

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