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Bencotto Italian Kitchen, San Diego, CA

Bencotto Italian Kitchen

4.6 (3386)
$31 to $50
Italian
750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR DESIRED TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE.

We are proud to offer 75 kinds of different pasta recipe, fresh and hand-crafted 12 hours a day.
"Bencotto" means cooked well: this is what authentic Italian food is about.
It tastes as it should and would in Italy.
Bencotto offers two different eating environments: guests can either enjoy their meal at our “kitchen-esque” bar downstairs, or they can relax in the intimate low-ceiling dining area upstairs. The décor creates a clean and sophisticated atmosphere, where old-world charm and warmth blend with contemporary appeal.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 450-4786
  • Website
    http://www.lovebencotto.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fabrizio Cavallini
  • Catering
    Send your inquiry for catering at www.lovebencotto.com Events request
  • Private party facilities
    Our unique approach to Italian cooking tradition, offers hand made “home style” dishes in an environment that reflects who we are: young generation of Italians who celebrate their culinary heritage, presenting it in a modern, relaxed, and inviting kitchen-restaurant.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    India Street/Kettner Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,386 people are saying

Bencotto Italian Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bencotto Italian Kitchen offers "amazing service" and "excellent authentic Italian food." Diners rave about their "freshly made pasta," with favorites like the cheese wheel pasta and lamb ragu tagliatelle often highlighted. Located in San Diego's Little Italy, the restaurant promises a "modern, hip, and lively" ambiance perfect for any occasion.

3,386 Reviews

  1. Carol VIP

    San Diego231 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good pasta dishes and the portions are huge! All three ladies brought half of our pasta dishes home! Had we known how big the portions are, we could have shared two servings between us easily. The cocktails were very good too.

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  2. YENWEN

    Greater Taipei1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the best cavatelli i ever had in SD! service is also pretty nice!

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  3. John VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was friendly. Service was a little slow to get our entrees, and the upstairs seating was echoey and hard to hear our table companions talk. Good food.

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  4. Tavisty

    Dallas25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The squid ink pasta and ravioli are just not to be missed!!!

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  5. Mark VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great freshly made pasta here. 5 ***** experience

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  6. Jane VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a good meal but were disappointed in the menu selections. We had our 13 year old with us and she wanted meat balls and spaghetti and it wasn’t on the menu. Our waiter David was excellent!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was sloppy, food was just ok, and the area of the restaurant where we were seated was not at all like the picture online. There was no ambiance and the floor wasn’t swept. We hoped for a nice evening out and were very disappointed.

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  8. adrian VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tge food was OK, nothing spectacular as you expect from their rest. description

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  9. Kim

    Portland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Modern Italian in San Diego’s Little Italy. The food was amazing! Service friendly, attentive when needed and helpful with menu and wine list. Would go back for sure. Especially for the pasta mixed in Parmesan wheel.

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  10. Celeste

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the menu…. Very unique; homemade pasta was delicious. Reasonably priced. Great waiter who answered all our questions. Fabulous Cosmo! Really enjoyed our evening here!

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FAQs

Bencotto Italian Kitchen offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bencotto Italian Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 450-4786.

Bencotto Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 3386 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Bencotto Italian Kitchen

750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    India Street/Kettner Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabrizio Cavallini
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.lovebencotto.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 450-4786
  • Catering
    Send your inquiry for catering at www.lovebencotto.com Events request
  • Private party facilities
    Our unique approach to Italian cooking tradition, offers hand made “home style” dishes in an environment that reflects who we are: young generation of Italians who celebrate their culinary heritage, presenting it in a modern, relaxed, and inviting kitchen-restaurant.

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