Top Best Italian Restaurants in Little Italy

We've collected top 10 mentioned italian restaurants in Little Italy from other articles such as www.opentable.com, RateBeer, La Jolla Mom.

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Little Italy

CUCINA urbana
CUCINA urbana
4.6 (1346 ratings)
Reclaimed wood lines this stylish, contemporary Italian restaurant & wine shop with craft cocktails.
505 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Italian restaurantBarRestaurantWine store
Buona Forchetta - South Park
Buona Forchetta - South Park
4.7 (1986 ratings)
Wood-fired pies, fresh pasta & a global wine list draw crowds at this festive pizzeria.
3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurantPasta shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego
"This favorite among neighborhood locals (and not-so-locals) churns out top-notch thin-crust, Neapolitan-style pies. The 35 different pizzas on offer -- mostly with proper, Italian names -- range from margherita (the gold standard upon which any pizzeria can be measured), to pies topped with shrimp, salmon, speck, and even fried eggplant. The small dining area can get crowded, but pizzas cook in minutes, so it’s rare to have to wait very long once you’re seated."
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Buona Forchetta is owned by Matteo Cattaneo, a born-and-raised Italian who was determined to bring a taste of his homeland to San Diego. Guests can choose from a wide selection of appetizers, salads, pizzas, pastas, and meat and seafood dishes. The excellent wine list is sourced from around the world and has a perfect pairing for every meal."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"The dough for these specialty pizzas is first fried then finished in the oven for a fluffy yet crisp texture that’s hard to beat. Besides their usual variety of pizzas, Buona Forchetta boasts pizza, appetizer, pasta, risotto, and main dish specials that actually change daily."
Piatti
Piatti
4.6 (1163 ratings)
Traditional Italian trattoria with an open kitchen & pizzas from a stone-hearth oven.
2182 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Italian restaurantBarRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
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"Blocks from the beach in La Jolla Shores, this comfortably modern dining room and shaded patio hits all the right notes—affordable, polished...Read More"
Il Fornaio Coronado
Il Fornaio Coronado
4.5 (1518 ratings)
Upmarket chain for Italian dining, including bread from an in-house bakery.
1333 1st St, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Italian restaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"For starters the calamari was undercooked and way overpriced for the portion. Our entrees were much better portion and flavor. I’m only giving three star..."
Whisknladle Bistro & Bar
Whisknladle Bistro & Bar
4.6 (518 ratings)
Inventive & artisanal nibbles & cocktails in a cozy lounge or covered, outdoor bistro setting.
1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
BistroFrench restaurantItalian restaurantMediterranean restaurantRestaurantSpanish restaurant
Mentioned by San Diego Tours - Food, Drink & History | So Diego Tours
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"This farm-to-table restaurant located in the village serves breakfast 7 days a week from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. It features open-air windows, a small outdoor patio, and the servers are friendly and attentive. The menu is ever-changing to reflect what the executive chef can get from local farms and purveyors, and everything is made from scratch."
Mentioned by San Diego Tours - Food, Drink & History | So Diego Tours
Best Spots For Happy Hour in La Jolla | So Diego Tours
"This farm-to-table restaurant features happy hour specials daily from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Come from work, the beach or one of many San Diego adventures and unwind with specially priced happy hour menu that includes appetizers, salads, wines, beers, and cocktails. The restaurant features open-air windows and a small outdoor patio."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
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"This hip eatery has won national acclaim for its combination of casual comfort and a menu of ever-changing local fare. In nice weather, request...Read More"
Cucina Basilico
Cucina Basilico
4.7 (374 ratings)
Laid-back hub for Northern Italian dining with housemade pastas, salads, starters & limited entrees.
3755 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
Italian restaurantNorthern Italian restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant
Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant
4.5 (263 ratings)
Old-school bistro offering classic Italian dishes in a retro red-linen tablecloth dining room.
2391 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Italian restaurantBarRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Formerly known as Giulio's of Pacific Beach, Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant has been providing guests with authentic, high-quality Italian food since 1961. The specialty here is the shrimp scampi, but the menu also offers a good assortment of delectable appetizers, freshly made salads, meat entrees, and other seafood dishes. There are also a number of specialty pasta dishes that the restaurant makes from scratch; gluten-free substitutions are offered for some of these dishes."
Osteria Romantica
Osteria Romantica
4.5 (426 ratings)
Cozy, easygoing Italian eatery featuring a rustic vibe, traditional fare & food-friendly wines.
2151 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Italian restaurantBarRestaurant
Bistro Pazzo
Bistro Pazzo
4.7 (124 ratings)
Quaint Italian eatery serving red-sauce classics, specialty dishes & wine in a comfortable setting.
7930 Ivanhoe Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Italian restaurant
Asti Ristorante
Asti Ristorante
4.4 (579 ratings)
Elevated riffs on classic Italian fare in the cozy brick dining room or on the romantic patio.
728 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Italian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Marriott International
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"Since 1994, Asti Ristorante offers an Italian fine dining experience in the heart of the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter . Asti is rated by Zagat Survey 2009. Professional service, elegant interiors, excting outdoor patio and outstanding Italian cuisine, garant"

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Little Italy

Lucky's Breakfast
Lucky's Breakfast
4.7 (243 ratings)
Classic breakfast chow & fortune cookies, served in kitschy diner environs with a Chinese accent.
3804 Grim Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Breakfast restaurant
Shorehouse Kitchen
Shorehouse Kitchen
4.6 (999 ratings)
Cafe serving up locally roasted coffee & an array of brunch-inspired fare on a beachside plot.
2236 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantCalifornian restaurantEspresso bar
Mentioned by San Diego Tours - Food, Drink & History | So Diego Tours
Best Brunch in La Jolla | So Diego Tours
"If you find yourself a little farther north of the village, check-out this gem located just a few blocks from Kellogg Park and La Jolla Shores Beach. They offer a farm-to-table approach to breakfast and serve it all day from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm. Their espresso and coffee are ground in-house daily using their own blend of African and Central American Coffee Beans."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
Top Restaurants in San Diego
"This casual indoor-outdoor eatery in Lo Jolla Shores has a sprawling outdoor patio perfect for leisurely lunches with friends and family."
Lani Coffee
Lani Coffee
4.5 (293 ratings)
Mainland outpost of Hawaiian coffee stalwart for espresso drinks, tea & smoothies in a cheery space.
101 Market St #100, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantBurrito restaurantCafeCake shopHawaiian restaurantJuice shopTakeout RestaurantPastry shop

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Little Italy

Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
4.7 (1594 ratings)4.5 (1342 ratings)
Among the West Coast's first lighthouses, with interactive exhibits & views of the San Diego bay.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksLighthouses
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"One of San Diego’s oldest monuments, this lighthouse was raised in 1855 just five years after San Diego’s admission to the Union. Its life as a beacon for ships navigating San Diego Bay was quite short and it was deactivated when the new lighthouse was built by the water, 120 metres down the cliffs in 1891. After the foundation of the Cabrillo Monument in the 1930s the complex was restored and is now a prominent landmark and museum."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Situated on top of a cliff, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse used to be the most elevated lighthouse in the United States. It was so tall, in fact, that the clouds often hid it from view, so lighthouse keepers would fire shotguns at approaching ships to keep them away. Things are much less dramatic now, but the Old Point Loma Lighthouse is still great in terms of San Diego attractions."
Mentioned by Jasmine Alley
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"This historic lighthouse stands watch over the San Diego Bay at Cabrillo National Monument. It has magnificent birds-eye views of the bay and is a fantastic photo spot. The cost to enter Cabrillo National Monument is $20/car or $10/individual on foot or a bike."
Coronado Beach
Coronado Beach
4.7 (894 ratings)4.5 (1188 ratings)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach.
Coronado, CA 92118, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
5-Day Best of San Diego Itinerary
"Spend some time on Coronado Beach, then grab lunch at Coronado Brewing Company before heading back on the ferry. Stroll up the Embarcadero and visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego and USS Midway Museum. After gazing at ships both antique and modern, walk north to Little Italy, where you can sample more local beers at Bottlecraft before dining at one of the neighborhood’s fantastic restaurants, such as Herb & Wood."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"This wide beach is one of San Diego's most picturesque thanks to its soft white sand and sparkly blue water. The historic Hotel Del Coronado…"
Mentioned by San Diego highlights
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"Coronado Beach has been named the number one beach in the United States in the 2012 survey by Stephen P."
Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw
4.7 (1644 ratings)
Popular ice cream chain out of Oregon known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients.
1670 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
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"You can experience this Portland-based ice cream chain at their Little Italy or Del Mar Heights locations. Seasonal flavors for San Diego include huckleberry cast iron corn bread and buttermilk pancakes, bacon and egg as well as regular local flavors such as double fold vanilla and sea salt with caramel ribbons."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
The Best Restaurants in San Diego
"Little Italy, once the center of San Diego’s tuna-fishing industry, is now the city’s prime culinary corridor. On India Street, among traditional Italian spots and fine-dining restaurants, this creative ice cream shop draws a steady..."

Best Cookies in Little Italy

Crumbl Cookies - Point Loma
Crumbl Cookies - Point Loma
4.8 (760 ratings)
2990 Midway Dr Suite B, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
BakeryCookie shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"There’s always something new at Crumbl with their 4 specialty flavors changing weekly, but they’ve always got the classic choc chip and sugar cookie daily. As of this writing, their specialty flavors are Snickerdoodle Cupcake, Pumpkin Choc Chip, Frozen Hot Chocolate (hello chocolate mousse with mini marshmallows and powdered sugar!) and a Biscoff Lava; which if you’ve never had a Biscoff cookie, make this the one you try first!"
The Milk Bar | North Park
The Milk Bar | North Park
3.4 (133 ratings)
2940 Lincoln Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Ice cream shopCafeCookie shopMilk delivery service
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"The Milk Bar offers you a long list of flavored milks that can be blended into milkshakes. Cinnamon Toast Crunch, cookies and cream, Fruit Loops, and chocolate peanut butter are just a few of the many flavored milk choices. The menu also consists of gourmet cookies and milk stouts."
Uncle Biffs California Killer Cookies
Uncle Biffs California Killer Cookies
4.5 (200 ratings)
Using natural ingredients, this bakery prepares gourmet cookies in over a dozen flavors.
650 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Cookie shopFood manufacturer
Mentioned by hoodline.com
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"Finally, over in Hillcrest, check out Uncle Biff's Killer Cookies, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 738 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery at 650 University Ave. (between Sixth and Seventh avenues). This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Little Italy

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