Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in San Diego

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina

4.9

4.9 (576)

$30 and under

Italian

Hillcrest

About the restaurant

San Diego, meet Pinsa Romana.
An ancient recipe comes back to life at Our Hillcrest Restaurant.
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is a full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria bringing a modern touch to family recipes and an ancient style of pizza called, Pinsa.

Tavola Nostra, which means “our table”, is owned and operated by Jeff Oliveri – a first time restaurateur from a family of longtime restaurant owners who hopes to honor his familial heritage and tradition with his Italian dining concept that creates one of the best Hillcrest restaurants.

Top review

Mark

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

It's the gem of San Diego always spot on food,service the whole atmosphere feels like family.

Ambrogio15

4.9

4.9 (873)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Pacific Beach

About the restaurant

Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach offers an authentic Milan-style pizza experience with a modern Italian twist. Located on Turquoise Street between Pacific Beach and La Jolla, we’re a go-to destination for Italian cuisine in San Diego. Led by Chef Enea Sintoni, our menu features signature paper-thin pizzas, handmade pastas, and classic dishes with creative flair. Inspired by Italy’s rich culinary heritage and enhanced with contemporary techniques, each dish is crafted using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our award-winning wine list highlights organic, natural, and biodynamic Italian wines, curated to elevate every dish. Whether you're craving pizza, pasta, or a relaxed night out near the ocean, Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach delivers a vibrant and refined dining experience.

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David

Dined today

Salads and Pizza were amazing, we would definitely eat here again.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Experience

AØ15 9th Anniversary - White Party

Experience

Wine with Dogs

Tapas & Beers

4.9

4.9 (550)

$30 and under

French

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.

We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & family
but also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !

Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !

Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients !

Discover why our place isso highly rated !

Cheers!

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TanyaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great place to grab a meal before a show at the Civic Theater. Great food, great beers and great friendly service!

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Popular dish

French Burger

Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1184)

$30 and under

Italian

Old Town

About the 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.

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margieVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Great food! Right there’s live music on Wednesdays! Wonderful setting! Enjoy!

Frenchy’s Hideout

4.8

4.8 (29)

$31 to $50

French

Hillcrest

About the restaurant

Welcome to Frenchy’s Hideout, where Parisian elegance meets San Diego's vibrant taste for great food, wine, and unforgettable experiences. Treat yourself to a carefully curated selection of exquisite wines and authentic French cuisine, designed to create a dining experience you won’t soon forget. Whether you're here for a cozy dinner, a celebratory evening, or just a great glass of wine, our inviting atmosphere and passionate team are dedicated to making every visit special.

Our menu blends approachable elegance with the rich traditions of French cuisine, offering both regular dinner service and immersive coursed tasting menus. Each dish is carefully crafted and paired with wines that tell a story.

Join us for our weekly wine dinners, where we explore unique wineries and pair them with delectable dishes, all led by Head Chef Pedro Lugo Brito and Owner/Sommelier Michael Simpson.

Whether it’s famous wineries or hidden gems, we’ll take you on a gastronomical journey like no other.

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Danielle

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

What an amazing experience! The food was delicious and everyone was so kind and attentive. We will be back!

Vinarius

4.9

4.9 (444)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Vinarius is an Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Little Italy San Diego. We offer an extensive wine list with wines coming from different regions of the world; the best meat and cheese board with Italian cured meats and different cheeses to pair with our wines. Our chef Alex makes homemade pasta enriched with our homemade sauces, entrees, pizza, different appetizers to choose from, and desserts that pair well with our port wines and after-dinner drinks. You definitely have to try our daily specials!
Our cozy full bar is also the perfect place to enjoy your drink and food while watching some sports!

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Shannon

Dined 3 days ago

The food was amazing and the service was perfect.

Bistro du Marché by Tapenade

4.8

4.8 (1540)

$31 to $50

French

La Jolla

About the restaurant

Named after La Jolla’s popular Open Aire Farmer’s Market, Bistro du Marché allows chef Diot to work closely with farmers to incorporate the finest local flavors into his dishes. Led by Cheffe Amélie Gadoum, Bistro du Marché incorporates quality ingredients and rigorous French technique. Signature dish includes Wild Mushroom Ravioli in Port wine Sauce. One of the specialties: Un Coq au Vin "Ivre de Bourgogne" Organic Chicken Braised in Red Wine Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Carrot, Mushrooms.

Bistro du Marché is based on the culinary concept of “bistronomie”, that emerged in Paris. Bistronomie, is a play on words on the concepts of “bistro” and “gastronomie”. It is a form of French cuisine that emphasizes the blending of haute gastronomic expertise, seasonality, and the traditional “cuisine de terroir” found in bistros across France. The youthfulness of the bistronomie movement has succeeded in reinvigorating French classic cuisine, and raised the bar of traditional French bistros.

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ChristianVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food took way too long. Tasted like they rushed it out because they took so long. Not worth the price

NM Café at Neiman Marcus – San Diego

4.9

4.9 (355)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Mission Valley

About the restaurant

THE NM CAFE located in Neiman Marcus SAN DIEGO has been recently remodeled and is now open 7 days a week, 11 am- 4pm.

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at THE NM CAFE® SAN DIEGO. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Let THE NM CAFE® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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SandraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always great service, experience, food and ambience!

The WineSellar & Brasserie

4.8

4.8 (1034)

$31 to $50

French

Sorrento Mesa

About the restaurant

Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare.

Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception.

With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.

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WendyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This is an amazing place with excellent service and wonderful food. Their attention to detail on every level is superb.

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Experience

American Brunch

Roma Norte

4.9

4.9 (25)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Roma Norte, San Diego's premier cocktail bar inspired by Mexico City's iconic neighborhood. Created by the team behind Puesto and Marisi, Roma Norte offers technique-driven, slow and low cocktails crafted by expert bartenders Beau du Bois and Derek Cram. Experience a unique blend of craft, culture, and hospitality with timeless classics and innovative drinks.

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RossVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We always have a great experience at RN! The servers are attentive and pleasant. Food is consistently very good and the drinks are excellent. Don’t hesitate to make a reservation and try it…you won’t be disappointed.

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Experience

Roma Norte Sessions: RYY

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