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Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant
Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant

Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.jackandgiulios.com
  • Email: jackandgiulios@pacbell.net
  • Phone: (619) 294-2074
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Giulio
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room
  • Private Party Facilities: Our balcony is available for private parties.
  • Private Party Contact: Jack (619) 294-2074

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Arista
  • Public Transit: Centrally located in Old Town within walking distance from Trolley Station.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Street parking is available, as well as in our private lot.
A word from Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant
Jack and Giulio's Italian restaurant has remained a favorite of San Diegans for many years. This popular restaurant, formerly known as Giulio's of Pacific Beach, has proudly served the "Best Scampi" since 1961. In addition to this popular dish, this family-owned and operated restaurant offers many… homemade pastas, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood specialties.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Food was great! Parking in the area is challenging."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "After reading other reviews, I was disappointed in the food here. My husband & I split the house salad of romaine, Parmesan, walnuts and tomatoes with a house dressing. The lettuce was limp and cut in small pieces rather than torn. The grated Parmesan cheese was almost non-existent and only a few grape tomatoes graced the salad. My husband enjoyed his veal Marsala that had lots of mushrooms and nicely slices of veal. I ordered the house special, Scampi Giulio, which consisted of 6 large but overcooked, rubbery, butterflied shrimp in an undistinguished brownish sauce that lacked lemon and garlic. The dish was accompanied by some overcooked string beans. The waiter was attentive but the place could use some updating."
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "I found this place on Yelp! ...and followed the reviews right to the front door, and the pics right to the plate of delicious Cioppino. Excellent service, very enjoyable meal."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Had a great dinner food was good service a bit slow waitress had NO personality service so so."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Jack & Giulio's is hands-down our favorite restaurant. We got engaged there and have celebrated many special events in their establishment. Normally, we stay home for Valentine's Day, but we had tickets to the Globe and thought we'd go all out. It was busy, but not packed, but our service was not what we're used to. Won't deter us from going back. Even greatness has its moments. Tortelloni Verde rocks!!!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Jack and Giulio's is always a pleasant experience for us...they are very attentive and we feel by using OpenTable that we get a great table at the restaurant with the reservation. The food is consistently outstanding and we know that whatever we order it will be perfect...hat's off to Giulio who was cooking this night for us...great restaurant, great food, great service...you can't ask for better than that...outstanding evening for us!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We went to this restaurant on Valentine's Day. Other reviews suggested that it was a long time neighborhood restaurant. Their website was good and the menu was great. Unfortunately the website did not mention that The Valentine's menu would be severely limited. My husband ordered veal piccata. He has had this at many fine restaurants, and the dish was definitely NOT piccata. The only aspect that was similar was veal, and that was tough. When he asked the waiter about the dish the waiter insisted that the dish was indeed piccata. To be sure my husband looked piccata up on his iPhone and showed him that it was not even close. His response: well that's the way we've always made it. There are plenty of good italian restaurants in SD. Not this 1"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I was expecting more from a restaurant with a 27 in Zagat. The Bruschetta was heavy and soggy. They tried to do too much (cheese and other unknown ingredients) instead of letting great bread and tomatoes carry the dish. I would go if I was a local but not worth a stop from someone out of town."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Ive eaten here many times over the years, and I have never been disappointed! The food is excellent always and service is always extended with a smile! I highly recommend this restaurant for great authentic Italian food."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Amazing classics, great wine list, and a welcome option from the rowdy sow for tourist Mexican tortilla restaurants and bars. Our favorites: Scampi a la Giulio and Tortelloni Verde."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Not as good as I remembered. It has been about 4 yrs since dining here; so the food/dining experience did not meet my expectations. Salads were over-dressed-wine by the glass was limited and the food lacked that specialness that I expected. Bread was good."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Excellent Food. Nice ambience. Good location. Moderate prices. Adequate service. What more do you want?"
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "The restaurant was too small for our large party. The server was stressed and the cook was rude. A request for extra sauce on a side of vegetables was met with "oh no, the chef doesn't make any changes to his food" Sorry, we thought it was our food. Not very friendly overall."
    Dined on 10/10/2013
  • "I never miss a chance to dine at this restaurant anytime I am i San Diego. In my opinion, Scampi Giulio is the best shrimp scampi in San Diego by far."
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "We have been there before and this time was no different. Fantastic service. Food was unbelievable!!!! Can't wait to go back. We use to go to Giulio's in Pacific Beach years ago!!!!"
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "Truly authetic italian cuisine. Watched a video of food being prepared prior to going. Kitchen clean and well maintained."
    Dined on 1/6/2014
  • "My fiancé and I were very pleased with our experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious! And the service was great! We have absolutely no complaints and we will definitely be going back!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We dined at Jack & Guilio's on Christmas Eve. The restaurant was busy with families who have a tradition of dining here on this holiday, yet the experience was top notch. The food was fantastic, with incredible pasta made on the premises. This will be our new Christmas Eve tradition!"
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "We go there every time we see a show at the Cygnet Theatre."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "The atmosphere was warm and inviting - the dish I ordered came to me nice and hot and not hot like sitting under a heat lamp hot, like just out of the oven, hot. It was delicious too - had the Ravioli's - yum! My husband had the steak special, was very good - the presentation of both plates was a tad blah, but the food was delicious, our waiter was excellent. I'd definitely return."
    Dined on 12/10/2013
  • "We have been going to Jack and Giulio's before there was the Jack in Giulio's.It was a spectacular place when they were on Thomas and now a great Old Town location. By far the very best northern Italian food to be had...not just in San Diego but ANYWHERE. Always the same consistently great food. Tortellini Verdi to die for...and of course you have to have the scampi Giulio. The service is always top notch. If you are looking for a romantic place this is it. Old school romance. An actual restaurant where you can sit side by side and carry on an intimate conversation with out being blasted by Muzak . I can not find one thing that I would improve upon. They have it all going on!"
    Dined on 12/10/2013
  • "This was good as my grandmother's and that is saying something.we shared four desserts; all were incredible."
    Dined on 11/27/2013
  • "Thank you Jack and Giulio for carrying-on a wonderful family dining tradition for some 40+ years. In a city where Giulios Restaurant blossomed along side so many other great Italian family-branded restaurants, it's great to see your traditional great recipes, food and service carry-on under Jack's care. It continues to be an incredible and traditional Italian dining experience."
    Dined on 11/26/2013
  • "Great little spot for a nice Italian dinner. Food was good and the service was very good. The inside needs some updating but all in all a nice experience. 4 of us, with just three glasses on wine came in at $150. I was thinking it was a little more reasonable on price."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "We've had a special birthday dinner here for years and will continue this great tradition for years to come. We look forward to coming to this restaurant. The food is marvelous!"
    Dined on 12/27/2012
  • "Even tho I had a confirmation with OpenTable AND a reminder email from OpenTable the restaurant did NOT have a reservation for our party of 5! Luckily they were able to accommodate us but what is wrong with the OpenTable system?"
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "If you want to eat Italian cuisine that is prepared expertly, go to Jack and Guilio's restaurant. You will not be disappointed. They do things right from start to finish."
    Dined on 10/17/2013
  • "This is an old world Italian place with the right menu, drinks and service. A find on a street with mainly Mexican spots."
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "Very good food and service in Old Town San Diego. Must get Scampi all a Giulio or Scampi Fra Diavlo as they are their specialties. The shrimp, butterflied and sautéed in their wonderful sauces, is to die for!"
    Dined on 10/14/2013
  • "Jack & Guilios is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been serving outstanding Northern Italian cuisine since 1961."
    Dined on 10/14/2013
  • "Great food and excellent service. restaurant could have been on Arthur Ave in the Bronx!"
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "We love this restaurant - the food is great and we always get the tortellini verde. They also have great shrimp and they are the biggest and best around. Our server, Jose, did a great job!"
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "I was prompted to try this restaurant because of its outstanding reviews on Open Table. I think most of the restaurants in Old Town are overpriced with mediocre food and strictly for tourists. Based upon the reviews, I thought this restaurant would be different. It isn't. The pasta was ordinary and the bechamel sauce it was cooked in was bland. Perhaps I should have tried something else instead but the wait person assured me it was one of the best pastas on the menu. The wait person was moderately attentive at the beginning of the meal, but as the restaurant got busier, her visits became much less frequent. Said another way, after the pasta was presented, I was virtually ignored. I cannot recommend this restaurant."
    Dined on 9/22/2013
  • "We've been coming to Jack and Giulio's for over 40 years, back when it was on Thomas in Pacific Beach. We were disappointed to find that our favorite dish is no longer available on the menu, only by special request or if it is a special of the night."
    Dined on 8/26/2013
  • "We had a party of six. It was a wonderful evening with friends. EVERYONE enjoyed their dinner selections!"
    Dined on 8/24/2013
  • "Five of us needed a restaurant at which to dine in Old Town and we did not feel like the typical Mexican fare that is offered in Old Town. Jack and Giulio's 'Authentic' Italian menu looked very inviting so we made reservations. Their Insalata Cuore Di Palma salad and the Shrimp Bisque soups were unusual and unusually good. But the rest of what we ordered failed miserably. The minestrone soup was watery and bland. And the rest of what we ordered was mediocre at best and very passable. The Veal & Eggplant Parmigiana were dry, tasteless, over breaded, while the topping of cheese tasted like cardboard. The fish on the special of the day, was over cooked and fishy. On the whole, we were very disappointed."
    Dined on 7/20/2013
  • "The shrimp "giulio" was fabulous! Jack came to our table and chatted with us! It was as good as we remembered !!"
    Dined on 7/18/2013
  • "Went with my lady friend and her son. I ordered Chicken Marsala, they shared shrimp. We all thought the food was great. Have been there before and wil go there again. Owner and staff friendly."
    Dined on 7/17/2013
  • "Loved going to this restaurant for decades (back to when it was in Pacific Beach) -- and for one delicious dish you cannot get anywhere else in San Diego -- the redundantly named Veal Valdostana di Vitello. I took my lady friend Saturday for this "to die for" dish, but it's gone from the menu! Very disappointed. That said - nice venue, lovely patio. Service usually good. Menu excellent but really "old fashioned": recipes Jack & Giulio's has been serving for years. The famous scampi dish is very good (also out of date!) and the little side dish of pasta with marinara passable. You can, it seems, get a substitution of plain veggies if you wish. With my favorite veal dish gone, I may not rush back soon."
    Dined on 7/14/2013
  • "I been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years. Have not had a bad meal ever. I recommend it to everyone I know. I loved the old Giulios but have learned to love the new Jack and Giulios. The scampi is outstanding and the veal dishes also. It's is my favorite place to dine."
    Dined on 7/13/2013
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