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Civico 1845, San Diego, CA
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Civico 1845

$30 and under
Italian
1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegan-friendly
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
A new generation of Italian cuisine - fresh, light and authentic. By using proper cooking techniques, our flavors are natural and pure. Our menu is a homage to our region Calabria and southern Italian roots reflecting what is being served in Italy today. You can also find an extensive vegan menu that incorporates many of the best Italian dishes. We have been the first restaurant in the USA to have a full Italian Vegan menu since 2015! We believe in sustainability, both in our food and in the design of our restaurant. While our menu focuses on locally grown and seasonal ingredients, our bar and dining areas were created using reclaimed, natural materials. Nothing goes to waste at Civico 1845!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Pietro Gallo - Enrico De Santis

From the OpenTable editors: This sustainably minded Little Italy anchor is an ode to all things Calabrian. Executive chef Pietro Gallo whips up Southern Italian seafood staples plus a rare all-vegan menu that includes lasagna with meat-free ragu—these are nonna’s classics reinterpreted for San Diego’s health-conscious crowd.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate full buyouts for parties up to 70 people. Please email us at: info@civico1845.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 2,500 people are saying

Civico 1845 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Civico 1845 in Little Italy charms with its "great food and good location." The restaurant offers an extensive vegan menu, praised for its "creative Italian" dishes. Guests enjoy the "great service" and "fantastic ambiance." Despite some inconsistency, Civico remains a "favorite spot" for both vegan and non-vegan diners.

2,500 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, perfectly cooked seafood pasta. Just a little loud in the restaurant.

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  2. Fil VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside and soaked up the spring evening bustle in Little Italy. The negroni lived up to the billing! Fresh foccacia was served in a brown bag along with just-made pesto...yum! We split the salumi board (amazing) and the whole branzino, simply prepared with potatoes and sautéed zucchini slices. Excellent food and excellent service. A perfect destination for an unpretentious date night.

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  3. Elizabeth

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BEST pesto! Perfectly prepared gluten free shrimp pasta. Fantastic service from our server, Wyatt. Great place to have authentic Italian. Highly recommended! A must-do in Little Italy SD!

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  4. Kevin

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience is charming and the service friendly and efficient…the food just wasn’t that remarkable. We have long had an inconsistent customer experience at this establishment, sometimes good, sometimes bad, sometimes merely average. This was disappointing for two reasons: we brought our omnivorous friends, and they found both their wine and meals average at best. As vegans, this place used to be the only game in town with their vegan menu, but it has stayed largely unchanged over the years while several new spots have begun to innovate and bring truly creative and exciting options to bear. Our meal was also just okay, and for those prices we feel they should do better.

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  5. Brynn VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible. So many great San Diego Italian restaurants and this one is a total dud. Food was marginal, for the price point and how great all the other local restaurants are, I had much higher expectations. Major pass.

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  6. Gabriel VIP

    Vancouver32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food with great service. Thanks to Luca for a great dining experience.

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  7. Erica

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Amazing service and good vegan options.

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  8. Erin

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing vegan experience. Excellent food & atmosphere. There is something for everyone here!

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  9. Zoe VIP

    Baltimore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good location. I’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Julie

    San Diego9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We took out of town guests here and we hoped it would be a winner. Sadly, it was just shy. One dish was oversalted. Requested a different meal to replace. The same meal was brought out and then that had to be replaced. Our poor guest had to eat on his own because the rest of us were done. Rock hard gelato was brought out and then another dessert was missed. I felt like we were not heard or the staff was too busy to be attentive. Sadly, our visit was not a huge hit.

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FAQs

Civico 1845 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 431-5990.

Civico 1845 is rated 4.4 stars by 2500 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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