Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Linda Vista

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Banker's HillDowntownHillcrestLa JollaLittle ItalyMission Bay

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Madison

4.4

Awesome(3103)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 82 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

2. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8173)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 56 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. 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, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

3. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(400)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 70 times today

Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

4. Animae

4.7

Exceptional(3376)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 59 times today

ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.

5. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(5118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 122 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

6. Huntress

4.6

Exceptional(868)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Huntress is the most adventurous and energetic modern steakhouse in downtown San Diego, offering the finest cuts of meat, one of the largest collections of Japanese whisky brands in California, and a contemporary, lively atmosphere where music elevates every dish.

7. Botanica

4.6

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • North Park

Booked 16 times today

Botanica is a craft cocktail bar offering an exquisite selection of unique cocktails inspired by classic paintings. Our sexy and inviting space is perfect for enjoying artfully crafted drinks paired with delectable small bites. Step into our lounge and experience a fusion of artistic elegance and sophisticated flavors.

8. Wormwood

4.6

Exceptional(848)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 30 times today

Wormwood invites you to step into a bygone era, where poets, artists, and dreamers found inspiration in the Green Fairy. By night, we offer an elegant French dining experience, where each dish is crafted with passion, paired with curated wines and signature cocktails, and brought to life by our exceptional service. Whether in our cozy dining room, enchanting patio, or the hidden charm of our Secret Garden speakeasy, every evening is an unparalleled journey of flavor and hospitality.Now, we invite you to experience Wormwood’s weekend brunch, every Saturday and Sunday. Indulge in a refined menu, sip on handcrafted cocktails and artisanal coffees, and let the soulful sounds of live jazz transport you to Belle Époque Paris. A celebration of indulgence, romance, and hospitality, brunch at Wormwood is a morning affair you won’t want to miss.

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9. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.0

Excellent(316)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 38 times today

Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.

10. Nobu San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(3806)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

World renowned for its award winning "New Style" Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy diners across the globe a culinary adventure. Our San Diego location is yet another canvas for Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to display his legendary dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. The restaurant which is nestled in the perennially hip and centrally located Hard Rock Hotel also features unique creations by Executive Chef David Meade who has honed his skill at Nobu locations in Miami and New York. Nobu San Diego delivers equally on food, impeccable service and ambiance that is sophisticated yet lively.

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Daniel
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Really good, has really good vegetarian options. Awesome staff as well
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Callie RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.8
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Jose
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We came to this place for the first time, and we had an amazing experience and everything was great.
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AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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4.7
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Sheltiemom
San Diego •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food and cocktails. Good service. Sat in the bar area as opposed to outside, which may have been quieter - would suggest as the evening gets busier.
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.4
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MarikaVIP
San Diego •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved loved love Eduardo was super fun and a happy waiter can’t wait to go back again
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C-LevelPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
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4.7
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Amy
San Diego •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The sourdough was exceptional and we had an enjoyable evening.
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Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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4.6

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