Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Old Town

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchJapanese

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San Diego

Neighborhoods

Banker's HillDowntownHillcrestLa JollaLittle ItalyMission Bay

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8175)

$$$$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.

2. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(5124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 110 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.

3. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(405)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 64 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(3379)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 63 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. Madison

4.4

Awesome(3106)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 59 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

A photo of Solare Ristorante Lounge restaurant

6. Solare Ristorante Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2492)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Point Loma

Booked 22 times today

Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients ... including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.

7. Huntress

4.6

Exceptional(868)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 18 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.

A photo of Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge restaurant

8. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.0

Excellent(318)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 11 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.

9. Nobu San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(3806)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 49 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.

A photo of Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant

10. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(1014)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.

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HarperD
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Amazing food as expected, and our server Kevin was so knowledgeable about the menu and accommodating!
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Callie RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.8
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Mario
San Diego •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
We sat outdoors, street-side. Heat lamps were in use but not necessary. Service was on the slow side, as our server appeared to be covering numerous tables. Cocktails were very good. Food was good and of sufficient amount. The prices for the items on the menu were surprisingly moderate and acceptable.
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.4
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Jose
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days 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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MarikaVIP
San Diego •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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 5 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