Ristorante Illando

4.6

840 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

From the owner Leonardo Landini "When I decided to open Ristorante Illando, I had a vision in my head...my cozy house back in Firenze, Italy; my family dining table filled with the food I grew up with. Now I can surround you with the warmth of my Italian home and an authentic Italian meal here at Illando. Benvenuti e buon appetito a tutti!!"

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 693-5204
Website
http://www.illando.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
From 2021 you can enjoy all these amazing meals and experiences at the comfort of your home, office, or any location of your desire by Landini’s Catering. Choose Illando’s amazing pasta dishes and appetizers for your family gatherings or office party. Contact us at catering@landinisgroup.com.
Private party facilities
Ristorante Illando breathes the spirit of tradition from its rustic charm and warm yet light-filled interiors. Our handed-down Italian family recipes make any celebration a memorable one. Book your special party or corporate event in either our intimate private dining area or all-season patio on our website illando.com/private-events/.

Location
1825 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Cross street
W. Fir St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschetta Toscana$11.50
Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes
Polpette Affogate$16.50
3 meatballs served with marinara sauce
Polpo Alla Mediterranea$17.50
Grilled octopus tentacle and shrimp served on a bed of arugula
Calamari Fritti$19.50
Deep fried calamari, shrimp & jalapeños
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta$17.00
Sautéed with bacon and caramelized
Burrata Con Prosciutto Crudo$18.50
Torre Di Antipasti (Tower of Appetizers)
Selection of cured meats & cheeses, nuts, jam, olives, bruschetta & caprese
- 2 Person$32.00
- 4 Person$60.00

Insalate

Cesare$11.50
Romaine, shaved Parmesan & croutons
Caprese$11.50
Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamico, side of pesto
Spinaci$12.50
Spinach, strawberries, caramelized walnuts, dried cranberries, feta cheese & housemade balsamic dressing

Pasta E Risotto

Pappardelle Bolognese$24.50
Handmade pasta in our housemade meat sauce
Tortelloni Al Brasato$26.50
Large tortelli filled with short ribs, sautéed in butter & sage
Fettuccini Gamberi E Pancetta$27.50
Handmade pasta, shrimp & Italian bacon sautéed in vodka sauce
Gnocchi Alla Salsiccia$23.50
Handmade pasta in a creamy tomato sauce, made with Italian fennel sausage, garlic and butter
Spaghetti Allo Scoglio$25.50
Clams, mussels, shrimp, garlic, marinara sauce
Ravioli All'Aragosta$27.50
Lobster filled ravioli, creamy vodka sauce
Ravioli Rossini$23.50
Ricotta cheese & spinach filled in a vodka sauce
Risotto Ai Funghi$23.50
Creamy rice with porcini mushrooms

Secondi

Pollo Alla Parmigiana$29.50
Chicken breast topped with provolone cheese
Pollo Al Limone$27.50
Chicken breast in lemon & caper sauce
Costolette Di Agnello$32.50
Grilled lamb chops marinated in olive oil, rosemary & thyme
Salmone Al Rosmarino$30.50
Atlantic salmon white wine and lemon

Contorni

Choice of Pasta$12.50
Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Steak Potatoes$9.00
Grilled Vegetables$9.00

Dolci

Housemade Tiramisu$9.00
Ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone, powdered cocoa
Cannoli$9.00
Filled with sweet creamy ricotta and chocolate chips
Torta Delle Nonna$10.00
Italian custard tart, made with pastry cream in a cookie crust, topped with pine nuts
Mango Sorbet$10.00
Served in a mango shell
Chocolate Soufflé$10.00
Served with vanilla ice cream
Cantucci E Vinsanto$10.50
Biscotti di prato served with dessert wine

What 840 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ristorante Illando serves up authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting. Known for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service," the restaurant's standout dishes include lobster ravioli and homemade tiramisu. With attentive staff and a charming atmosphere, it offers a "wonderful experience" perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

840 Reviews

B
Bobby
Central Georgia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great restaurant and service. Would definitely love to be able to come back . Highly recommend 👌
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TonyJ
Charleston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and excellent food. Definitely recommend Illando
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Mozan
Phoenix6 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Rating is from streetside patio seating only. We did not sit inside.
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Lisa VIP
San Diego89 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the ambiance, great service, and amazing food! We will definitely return!
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Sara
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. We live in neighborhood and we will be back!
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Tom VIP
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still our favorite restaurant in Little Italy!! Great service, great food and love the upstairs dining room. Highly recommend for date night!!!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Disappointed to be seated on the sidewalk when we had made a reservation and were expecting to be seated in the dining room. We also got all of our food (appetizers and dinner) all at once within the first 20 minutes of being seated. Felt very rushed and uncomfortable but the food was good.
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Zinnie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to a date with boyfriend and we sat next to the window with best sunset view to see the street, everything is good and feel comfortable and cozy. Must try this restaurant. Not expensive, taste good with food
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Alfred VIP
San Diego14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was excellent. The restaurant was mostly full and quite loud. One important caution is that the flight of stairs up to the dining room is steep and the steps from front to back are narrow (too small for a men's size 12 shoe to fit).
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David
Philadelphia13 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our group of six enjoyed a weeknight dinner here. The overall experience was good. Positives: most of the dishes were quite tasty; antipasti came out quickly once we were able to order; the ambiance on the second floor was right at home in Little Italy. What could be better: the service was quite slow, especially the initial service; a few of the dishes lacked depth; and the wine was warm when served (I couldn't tell if it was the bottle or the glasses). Overall it was not quite a five-star, but we enjoyed our meal and had a nice evening.
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FAQs

Ristorante Illando does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ristorante Illando also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 693-5204.

Ristorante Illando is rated 4.6 stars by 840 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1825 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
W. Fir St
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.illando.com/
Phone number
(619) 693-5204
Catering
From 2021 you can enjoy all these amazing meals and experiences at the comfort of your home, office, or any location of your desire by Landini’s Catering. Choose Illando’s amazing pasta dishes and appetizers for your family gatherings or office party. Contact us at catering@landinisgroup.com.
Private party facilities
Ristorante Illando breathes the spirit of tradition from its rustic charm and warm yet light-filled interiors. Our handed-down Italian family recipes make any celebration a memorable one. Book your special party or corporate event in either our intimate private dining area or all-season patio on our website illando.com/private-events/.

Ristorante Illando

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pappardelle Bolognese

Spaghetti Allo Scoglio

Cannoli

Antipasti

Bruschetta Toscana$11.50

Polpette Affogate$16.50

Polpo Alla Mediterranea$17.50

Calamari Fritti$19.50

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta$17.00

Burrata Con Prosciutto Crudo$18.50

Torre Di Antipasti (Tower of Appetizers)

Insalate

Cesare$11.50

Caprese$11.50

Spinaci$12.50

Pasta E Risotto

Pappardelle Bolognese$24.50

Tortelloni Al Brasato$26.50

Fettuccini Gamberi E Pancetta$27.50

Gnocchi Alla Salsiccia$23.50

Spaghetti Allo Scoglio$25.50

Ravioli All'Aragosta$27.50

Ravioli Rossini$23.50

Risotto Ai Funghi$23.50

Secondi

Pollo Alla Parmigiana$29.50

Pollo Al Limone$27.50

Costolette Di Agnello$32.50

Salmone Al Rosmarino$30.50

Contorni

Choice of Pasta$12.50

Mashed Potatoes$9.00

Steak Potatoes$9.00

Grilled Vegetables$9.00

Dolci

Housemade Tiramisu$9.00

Cannoli$9.00

Torta Delle Nonna$10.00

Mango Sorbet$10.00

Chocolate Soufflé$10.00

Cantucci E Vinsanto$10.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ristorante Illando offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ristorante Illando restaurant rated?

Is Ristorante Illando currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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