Ristorante Illando

4.6

831 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Vegan-friendly

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 831 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
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ristorante Illando in Little Italy offers a charming and authentic Italian dining experience. Patrons consistently praise the "amazing food" and "great service," with standout dishes like the pappardelle bolognese and "best Arancini ever." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it "a perfect place for a cute date" or group dining.

831 Reviews

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David
Philadelphia
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined today
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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Stacey
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fabulous birthday dinner at Ristorante Illando! Luca was excellent and provided top-notch service and kindness to our large (and somewhat rowdy!) group. The whole staff was very accommodating, and the food was delicious. I especially appreciated that they offered several vegan dishes that were clearly labeled. Overall, a wonderful experience.
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Daphne
Washington DC
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Fabulous food and menu but upon arrival (we had a reservation), we were told it would be a 20-25 minute wait to eat inside. So we ate outside which was ok but not ideal. Much noisier so not a great ambiance.
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Sam
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Service-Great Food- The Upstairs Dining Room is awesome, but there is also tables outside on the street, as far as I know there is no way to pick one or the other. We asked for a table inside upon arrival and had to wait a little longer but it was worth it.
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Junior
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good and it was really nice inside. I think this is a perfect place for a cute date and they have all sorts of pasta including pizza. Service was excellent and I had an enjoyable experience.
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trinity
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such an amazing time here. the food was just amazing and will definitely be coming back.
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Hedy
VIP
Orlando
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience! The food was excellent - fresh, flavorful, and arrived incredibly fast. Highly recommend the pappardelle bolognese! The staff was warm and welcoming, and charming ambiance. Will definitely be back!
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Nicole
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Came to celebrate my birthday! Food was delicious but service was okay.. our server was gone for more than 20 minutes. My table of 8 ordered some espressos but had to cancel but they were never placed by our server. They didn’t ask if I even wanted dessert sadly
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Trey
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience. I have been to this restaurant 2 times in the past 6 months with customers and will definitely go back next time I am in San Diego. The food is exceptional and the service is great.
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Tom
VIP
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite in Little Italy!! Food is always great and service is wonderful. Luca took very good care of us. Highly recommended!!
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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 831 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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

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