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Address:
815 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Neighborhood:
Downtown / Gaslamp

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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de Medici Cucina Italiana Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.demedicisandiego.com
Email: demedicisd@yahoo.com
Phone: (619) 702-7228
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday–Thursday 5:00pm–10:00pm, Friday-Saturday 5:00pm–11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Executive Chef: Ricardo Macias
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Whether it is an afternoon or evening affair, we are available 7 days a week. We provide a fine selection of prefixed menus, personalized just for your special occasion. Smaller groups can order from their standard dinner menu. A full buyout of venue may also be arranged. In addition to our full bar we offer an extensive wine list to complement all of your dining needs.
Private Party Contact: Vanessa Rivera (619) 702-7228

Getting there

Cross Street: F Street and G Street
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Street parking

A word from de Medici Cucina Italiana

Make your next event a memorable experience in one of the Gaslamp’s most elegant and highly recommended Italian restaurants. Surrounded in an ambiance of old world charm, de’ Medici features the authentic cuisine of Italy, including a vast selection of Italian seafood specialties. Fabulous food,… personalized service and attention to details are just a few examples of the high standards that set them apart.Continued

de Medici Cucina Italiana

4.3

83 $31 to $50 restaurant

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75 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

75 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(46)
romantic(41)
fit for foodies(31)

notable wine list(27)
good for groups(26)
neighborhood gem(22)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (75)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is a great place to celebrate

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is a great place to celebrate an occasion, especially for 2 people, however, a larger group is accommadated well. Good ambiance, good food (hot plates) and excellent service."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was an outstanding experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was an outstanding experience - from the ambiance to the food. Even the tomatos in my salad were extra tastey! This restaurant gets the highest rating from my family and me. And my children are very picky."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food especially the petrale sole and the lobster raviolis were simply outstanding. One of the best Italian restaurants on the west coast!!!!"

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have been here several

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2007

Dined on 03/29/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have been here several times. The food is consistently excellent. The servers have been regret a long time and take pride in their work. The spaghetti pomadora was especially tasty, as it can be ver bland. We had veal Marsala swimming in mushrooms and delicious."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was great, service was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was great, service was excellent. It proved to be a bit noisy than I'd hoped for a date, but it wasn't unbearable. I'd definitely eat here again."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Steak was too fatty. Lasagna

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/19/2012

2009

Dined on 03/19/2012

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Steak was too fatty. Lasagna was poor"

Dined on 03/19/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service was good... reasonably

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2010

Dined on 03/18/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Service was good... reasonably priced wine and the serving was a nice touch. Much too congested in dining area.. layout is difficult. The manager was working the issues and that is always a positive. This is in a tourist area and some of the distraction are based on that. Food was alright but nothing especially well... the service saves the place and I would eat there again."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Client loved the place - was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2004

Dined on 03/16/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Client loved the place - was looking for an Italian place just like he used to go to in New York City. Every dish was well made. Osso buco and veal chops were enormous and tender."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good, but...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/06/2012

2002

Dined on 03/06/2012

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was good. Nice, busy atmosphere with multiple opportunities for table side service. Our server was a little off - obviously "trying" to be friendly. A bit difficult and inflexible. Someone at our table did not want the twice baked potato with the veal marsala, instead wanted pasta - no substitution, instead a half order of pasta for $9 extra - then - only marinara or alfredo sauce? Why not marsala sauce? Finally the waiter accepted the order and said he would see what he could do. Yes, side of pasta and extra side of marsala sauce - for a mere $9... There are other amazing italian restaurants in Little Italy."