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1. La Pastaia
4.3
Awesome(357)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bay Park
Booked 2 times today
Upon stepping into La Pastaia, you’ll be greeted by an inviting ambiance that seamlessly combines modern elegance with rustic charm. The cozy and friendly environment creates an ideal setting for an enchanting culinary experience. From homemade pasta tossed in flavorful sauces to mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients, our menu offers a wide range of classic Italian dishes prepared with a contemporary flair. La Pastaia is the brainchild of a dynamic duo whose expertise and love for the culinary
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2. LEILA
4.8
Exceptional(1363)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • North Park
Booked 150 times today
A tribute to the Middle East by CH Projects. Reservations recommended , walk-ins welcome at the bar. Leila welcomes you.858-SAFFRON
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3. Starlite
4.7
Exceptional(318)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Mission Hills
Booked 116 times today
Starlite: A timeless San Diego icon with a fresh future, helmed by Chef Ted Smith.Please note: Our establishment is 21+
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4. Cesarina
4.8
Exceptional(6038)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 167 times today
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.
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5. Fortunate Son
4.6
Exceptional(250)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • North Park
Booked 41 times today
“Among my chef friends and the epicurean elites, aka “foodies”, the conversation around great Chinese food was always centered around authenticity, with classic American Chinese takeout dishes not considered authentic. But, having grown up in the Chinese American restaurant my parents have worked at for the past 25 years, I’ve always seen it as a by-product of enormous creativity and ingenuity of Chinese Immigrants. They adapted to what was available to them in the early 20th century and created some of the most iconic dishes in the history of this country,
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6. Coasterra
4.6
Exceptional(7911)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 119 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
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7. Azuki Sushi Lounge
4.7
Exceptional(457)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Banker's Hill
Booked 71 times today
Azuki Sushi is in Banker’s Hill, centrally-located in the heart of San Diego. We are within walking distance of Balboa Park, The Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, and Hillcrest.We have been providing a modern approach to the rich traditions of Japanese cooking for over 15 years. We pride ourselves in our charming and boutique setting. We offer a warm and inviting atmosphere for those wishing to indulge in our culinary delights.As in Japan, the menu is based on the seasons, savoring the peak flavor of the ingredients. Our outstanding chefs deliver the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, respecting the individual ingredients’ natural flavors.
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8. Parma Cucina Italiana
4.9
Exceptional(154)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hillcrest
Booked 13 times today
Known for the Best Lasagna in San Diego, Parma Cucina Italiana is a charming and cozy family run Italian restaurant in the heart of Historic Hillcrest. Our traditional Italian cuisine is inspired by generations of home cooking, fresh ingredients, and simple presentations. Our specialties originate from Northern Italy. The must try lasagna is decadent layers of Bolognese and béchamel sauce. Or try our tortellini with cream and prosciutto, or our pappardelle pasta tossed with slow braised short rib and porcini mushrooms. We have an extensive wine collection with wines from the best regions of Italy. And an Italian meal wouldn’t be complete without our homemade desserts. We suggest tiramisu and profiteroles alla nutella.
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9. Cocina 35 Liberty Station
4.7
Exceptional(191)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
Booked 37 times today
Our team is dedicated to bring to you the essence of Mexico, the flavors, aromas, culture, service and textures that were given to us, growing up cooking right next to our grandparents in Mexico.We are the only restaurant in San Diego that specialized in Chilaquiles the Most traditional Mexican Breakfast.
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10. Elvira
4.9
Exceptional(615)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 63 times today
Benvenuti Nella Mia Cucina, Belli De Nonna! Before we dive into the delicious feast prepared for you, let me give you a little taste of my vita. I was born in the heart of Rome, and I've been cooking up a storm my entire life! My cucina has always been the center of the universe for my 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, their friends, loved ones, and acquaintances – everyone was always Benvenuto!Now, we've brought that same love and flavor right here to San Diego. My beloved grandson, Niccolo', and his amore, Cesarina, are opening the doors of my Cucina with the same warm heart and passion.Wondering how I made it to 95? Well, it's simple: I ate everything that's served here and filled my life with amore! So, Benvenuti! Don't hesitate to indulge in "Scarpetta" - dip that bread into the sauce, just like my grandchildren used to do at the stove when they thought I wasn't looking.Here, Belli De Nonna, it’s all about food, family, and creating beautiful memories!

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  • DonalVIP
    Dublin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Wonderful food, great atmosphere and friendly attentive service from Iris and Travis.
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
    •
    4.8
  • Shantal
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our servers I believe her name is Amy did and excellent job with helping us pick our drinks. Love how she would make sure we didn’t need anything.
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    StarlitePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Mission Hills
    •
    4.7
  • Polo
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food, service, place everything was amazing! Thank you
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    LEILAPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• North Park
    •
    4.8
  • Sarah
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    If you’re in San Diego you need to come here! I couldn’t believe the price and quality of the food, best value and ambience I’ve had in a veryyy long time.
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    Fortunate SonPrice: Moderate• Chinese• North Park
    •
    4.6
  • GraceVIP
    San Diego •76 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 28, 2025
    Always a good experience at La Pastaia. We come here on a regular basis and take all our friends that have never been here. Everyone that we've taken enjoy the experience. Service: The service is welcoming, energetic and fun. Love the Italian authenticity of the service. Tatiana is our favorite server. Atmosphere: Open concept and lots of seating inside and outside. I am surprised about the change in seating decor. Really loved the original chairs, booth cover, design and motif...it was swankier, but can understand that toning it down makes it more relaxed for all crowds and families. And I'm sure there are a fair share of customers that get pizza and pasta sauce on the beautiful decor. Food: Is always solid. The calamari are nice and tender and not too breaded. Oysters were medium sized and good...firm. Artichokes are always good, and I like you serve them as not many restaurants offer them. Meatballs are good but smaller than we used to remember them. The Bolognese seemed different than what we've had in the past. The carbonara was tasty. We missed the basil and tomatoes on the margarita pizza. And the sausage and potato pizza was different. The crust of the pizza is great. The other great thing about this restaurant is that they serve Italian wines. One of our favorites is the Super Tuscan (the more expensive one), and we just tried the Valpolicella, which we will have again. Overall: We keep coming back, so that says something special about this place especially with all the choices in SD. Grazi La Pastaia...keep up the quality and excellent service!
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    La PastaiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bay Park
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    4.3

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