Petrini’s Restaurant

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(619) 595-0322
610 W Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101

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Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego

I will let you in on an insider secret, San Diego has some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had!  I know that Southern California would not be your first guess for where to get authentic Italian cuisine, however if you take a trip down to Little Italy you will discover some hidden gems that give an unforgettable dining experience.  Below are the ten best Italian restaurants in San Diego:

1. Petrini’s Restaurant – Click for Profile

619-595-0322
610 W Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101

This Italian jewel is located in Little Italy. I could literally eat breakfast, lunch and dinner here everyday. I have frequent this restaurant dozens of times when I lived in San Diego and it is the first place I like to go back to when visiting. For dinner I recommend you start off with some caponata and I bottle of Amarone wine.  Every meal comes with a cup of soup or salad and make sure to try the Petrini’s home made Italian dressing. For your main course you can enjoy any number of premium pasta dishes or pizzas. I especially like their cannelloni. The owner and chef David Petrini is so nice and often comes out to ask the customers if they are enjoying their food.

2. Old Venice Italian Restaurant Caffe & Bar

619-222-5888
2910 Canon
San Diego, CA 92106

Casual elegance, relaxed charm, and a fusion of Mediterranean flavors combine to present a dining experience you won’t forget. Whether meeting friends, anticipating a romantic evening or entertaining family, Old Venice is your restaurant— in the heart of Point Loma. Family owned and operated for 25 years, Old Venice is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Tastefully decorated, with a selection of indoor or outdoor dining, you will immediately be enraptured with the European ambiance of one of San Diego’s finest dining venues.

3. The Godfather

858-560-1747
7878 Clairemont Mesa Bl
San Diego, CA 92111

Come here to have an enjoyable evening of celebrating the Old Italian tradition of gourmet cuisine, fine wine and entertainment. In 1967, Chef Isidoro Balistreri came to San Diego from his native town of Aspra, a small village just outside Palermo, Sicily, bringing to you exquisite recipes from the “Old Country”. If you are feeling extra hungry try the Filet Migon a la Godfather, which is a 1 lb Filet Migon, butterflied with procuttio, mozzarella, fresh mushrooms marinara & barolo.

4. Primavera Ristorante

619-435-0454
932 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

Located in downtown Coronado and only 15 minutes from the San Diego airport, you’ll travel across the picturesque Coronado Bridge before finding yourself nestled within the town center. Due to winery allocations and limited quantities of premium wines, the wine menu is changed on a weekly basis. They also have one of the finest private dinning rooms available in San Diego county name The Tuscany Room.

5. Buca di Beppo

619-233-7272
705 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Buca di Beppo is an authentic Italian restaurant that offers flavorful Italian dining. Dine with family and friends while enjoying the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. In the spirit of Italian culture, the dishes are served family style and are meant to be shared.

6. Asti Ristorante

619-232-8844
728 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

For a night out on the town Asti is located in the heart of San Diego’s well- known Gaslamp District and their out door patio crackles with the energy of San Diego’s nightlife. The red brink walls of the dining room add an urban touch, as well as showcase photos of the many celebrities who have enjoyed dining at Asti. The quality of cuisine and atmosphere is accompanied superb service.

7. Dimille’s Italian Restaurant

619-283-3153
3492 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

DiMille’s Italian Deli and Pizza Grotto is a family owned and operated business serving the greater San Diego community with high quality Italian Food at reasonable prices since 1978.  DiMille’s does this by preparing all foods from scratch daily, using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients all prepared according to Mamma DiMille’s original recipes handed down in the family from generation to generation.

8. Piatti Ristorante & Bar

858-454-1589
2182 Avenida de la Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037

With their open kitchens and stone pizza hearths, each of the Piatti restaurants reflects the warm charm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. While every Piatti has its own character and ambiance suited to its specific locale, all are characterized by simple, unpretentious designs, rustic yet flavorful cuisine and family friendly service.

9. Trattoria La Strada

619-239-3400
705 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

This cafe is labeled best of the best for Italian restaurants, categorizing them as one of the top ten restaurants in the United States as well as San Diego Downtown News silver medal for “Best Italian.” Come here to gather with friends, family and neighbors eat, drink and socialize while enjoying the sense of community found in Italy’s most popular trattorias.

10. Vivace

760-603-6800
Four Seasons Resort Aviara
7100 Four Seasons Point
Carlsbad, CA 92011

The contemporary setting of this Four Season’s restaurant is both sophisticated and relaxing, a fitting environment for diners enjoying Chef Bruce Logue’s creative cuisine. While Logue’s dishes, including Smoked Tomato Soup, Hand Cut Pappardelle Bolognese, and California Sturgeon in Proscutto, pay homage to the classics, each is an inspired interpretation that departs from the traditional. As diners feast on Chef Logue’s dishes, their eyes will feast on stunning views of the nearby Pacific through the floor-to-ceiling windows of this Carlsbad resort.

Best Bars in San Diego

San Diego has created a fantastic nightlife culture over the past few years and boasts some of the hottest bars in Southern California.  If you like the nightlife scene, make sure to check out the Gaslamp District in downtown SD, it is definitely my favorite part of this beautiful city.  Below are the ten best bars in San Diego:

1. Confidential

619-696-8888
901 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

2. Altitude Skybar & Garden Lounge

619-446-6086
Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
660 K St
San Diego, CA 92101

3. W Hotel

619-238-1078
Rooftop Bar
421 W B St
San Diego, CA 92101

4. Airport Lounge

619-685-3881
2400 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

5. Side Bar

619-696-0946
536 Market St
San Diego, CA 92101

6. The Cask Room

619-822-1606
550 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

7. The Bitter End

619-338-9300
770 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

8. Onyx Room and Thin

619-235-6699
852 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

9. Casbah

619-232-4355
2501 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

10. Envy / Eden

619-814-2055
The Ivy Hotel
600 F St
San Diego, CA 92101