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Vinarius, San Diego, CA

Vinarius

4.9
4.9
426 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1445 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-2418

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Vinarius is an Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Little Italy San Diego. We offer an extensive wine list with wines coming from different regions of the world; the best meat and cheese board with Italian cured meats and different cheeses to pair with our wines. Our chef Alex makes homemade pasta enriched with our homemade sauces, entrees, pizza, different appetizers to choose from, and desserts that pair well with our port wines and after-dinner drinks. You definitely have to try our daily specials!
Our cozy full bar is also the perfect place to enjoy your drink and food while watching some sports!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Paid Parking across the street
  • Parking details
    public lot available right in front of the restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 426 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

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  • San Diego

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  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Best Value

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinarius is a charming gem in Little Italy, adored for "unbelievable service" and authentic Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "best espresso martinis" and "outstanding food," including standout dishes like sea bass and artichoke appetizers. This cozy spot, run by Giuseppe and team, offers a warm, inviting Italian dining experience.
426 Reviews
  1. Stan VIP

    Seattle26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the staff was great. Very friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.

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  2. Barbara

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The happy hour appetizer board plus 2 drinks can’t be beat. 4 of us split one. I had the sea bass which without a doubt was the best I’ve ever had. Our guests split a fettuccine which they said was delicious. The service was superb Can’t wait to go back there.

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  3. SUSHIL VIP

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Experience. We were early but owner accommodated us. My child was celebrating his birthday and he loved the experience. ! Top Notch Service, Excellent Foot , Great hospitality. This is going to be go to dinner spot when I visit SD Again

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  4. Heidi

    Pittsburgh16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impressive wine list/choices great pricing and pours. Attentive service in a convivial but not noisy environment. Excellent bruschetta, lasagne and fish…great value

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  5. SamM

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian spot in Little Italy. Service is unbelievable!

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  6. Kevin VIP

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service was OUTSTANDING, as ALWAYS. Vanarius is our FAVORITE restaurant in Little Italy.

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  7. Chris

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Staff are very attentive and pleasant. Food had wonderful flavors and was a delight to eat. All around great experience.

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  8. Chris VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vinarius is a neighborhood favorite. Best food in Little Italy as far as we are concerned & we’ve tried most if not all! Definitely need reservations - this is a very small intimate place, which is one of the reasons it is so great.

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  9. Jose

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a important day for me, I proposed to my girlfriend and everything was wonderful, the food amazing, he vibes, everything, thank you Francesco and all the team, I’ll come back a thousand times more!

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  10. Demi

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    During our visit, we ordered a variety of dishes including lasagna, Caesar salad, meatballs, Brussels sprouts, and calamari, all of which were delicious. The restaurant offers an extensive selection of wines, and both their limoncello liqueur and espresso coffee are authentic and of high quality, making for a very Italian dining experience. We also enjoyed a limoncello cake for dessert. Special thanks to our server, Jacob, who provided attentive and pleasant service throughout our meal.

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FAQs

Vinarius offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 228-9930.

Vinarius is rated 4.9 stars by 426 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Vinarius

1445 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-2418

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Paid Parking across the street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    public lot available right in front of the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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