Best Tapas Restaurants in Old Town

Price: Moderate (219)Price: Expensive (113)Price: Very Expensive (24)

7 restaurants available nearby

1. Juniper & Ivy

4.7

Exceptional(7503)

Price: Very Expensive

• Tapas • Little Italy

Booked 47 times today

Juniper and Ivy delivers a chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Daily offerings rotate, based on the top ingredients brought in by local farmers and fishermen that morning.Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper’s kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town. Pair that with pristine attention to detail and unsurpassed breadth of knowledge from our front of house team and award-winning wine list for an unforgettable dining experience.For all groups 9 and larger contact Kirsten Trelenberg: events@juniperandivy.com or call 619.487.9627

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2. Mimmo's Italian Village

4.5

Awesome(494)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas • Little Italy

Booked 28 times today

Mimmos Italian Village is one of the 3 original restaurants left in San Diego's historic Little Italy district. Established in 1973 in the heart of Little Italy you will find Mimmos is 3rd generation family owned and operated . Enjoy our amazing food all homemade from scratch daily, using quality ingredients and fresh local produce . Our popular dishes include, campanelle sausage, spicy shrimp linguine, and chicken parmesan. You can enjoy these dishes alongside a nice glass of wine or signature homemade sangria. Mimmo's Italian Village was started by Vincenzo Mimmo Gaglio, originally from Montelepre, Sicily. Before arriving in San Diego, Gaglio sharpened his cooking skills in Tunisia, New York City, Ontario, California, and finally, San Diego.Mimmo's seating areas consist of a charming indoor village, alfresco front and back patio seating.

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3. Zinqué - San Diego

3.9

Excellent(370)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas • Little Italy

Booked 9 times today

From early morning to early morning. A high design, low-key neighborhood restaurant with French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & uniquely curated wine/beer selection. Enjoy outdoor dining on our private patio. SUN– THURS Bar open til 11pm / Kitchen open til 10pm | FRI + SAT Bar open til 12am / Kitchen open til 11pm | MON – FRI Enjoy 50% off all craft cocktails & wines by the glass from 11am – 6pm (zin-kae)

4. Barrel & Board Social

4.8

Exceptional(269)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas • Hillcrest

Booked 9 times today

A New Woman-Forward Intimate Cocktail & Food Experience is Here!Welcome to Hillcrest’s chicest spot for craft cocktails, barrel-aged potables, and chef-inspired shareable boards. An upscale LGBTQ+ bar, restaurant & event space brought to you by the Mo’s Universe Group! Named San Diego's Top 10 Hottest Cocktail spots by EATER, as well as Open Table's Top 10 DINERS CHOICE Winner!

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5. Record Family Wines Wine Room

4.9

Exceptional(9)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas • Hillcrest

Record Family Wines brings Paso Robles to San Diego! Enjoy our limited production wines from our estate vineyard along with a curated food selection. We offer all wines by the taste, glass or bottle. Build your own flight or share a bottle with your group, we make it a flexible and fun experience. In addition to our expansive wine offering, we have a selection of cheese and charcuterie plates along with a small menu from restaurant partner Lestats.

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6. Osteria Cotto e Mangiato

4.3

Awesome(29)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas • Banker's Hill

Booked 5 times today

Casual authentic Italian neighborhood cuisine/ Osteria

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7. Terra American Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1496)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas • La Mesa

Booked 3 times today

After a 3 Year hiatus on Opentable....they're back!! Terra American Bistro and Chef Jeff Rossman have been binging the Farm To Table-Modern American Bistro experience to San Diegans for over 25 years now. Having relocated from Hillcrest to the East College area close to SDSU 11 years ago, the rotating menu features local fish procured from Tommy The Fishmonger @ Tunaville and local farm fresh produce from the bounty of San Diego County. Featured menu items include 12 Hour Braised Short Rib, Grilled Flat Iron Steak Chimichurri, Roasted Salmon with Herb oil, Terra's Wagyu Burgers, Nashville Chicken Sandwich and the famous Banana Bread Pudding with Jim Beam Butterscotch! The team’s ambition at Terra is to create a relaxed and casual atmosphere to enjoy great food, local craft beer & wine. Terra has many awards for best neighborhood joint: it's where the locals go!!

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