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Best Restaurants with a Wood Oven in South Park

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A photo of Buona Forchetta restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(958)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Park
Booked 67 times today
Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.
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4.5
Awesome(840)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 25 times today
ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.
A photo of Il Fornaio - Coronado restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5963)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Coronado
Booked 115 times today
Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy's chefs, bakers and homemakers. Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch.
A photo of Garage Buona Forchetta restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1009)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Coronado
Booked 61 times today
Authentic Neapolitan Pizzeria & Italian Ristorante in Coronado, San Diego, California.
A photo of Isola Little Italy restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(786)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 31 times today
My Nonna's name was Isola, a wonderful cook who gave me a passion for food and fresh, simple ingredients.I have vivid memories of my grandmother turning plain bread into amazing desserts, simple apples into incredible fritters sprinkled with a little sugar and honey, and even treating my sunburns with olive oil. Thirty years later, I still savor every meal and moment.Isola is proud to serve the finest local ingredients, dalla vite, from the vine. I hope you enjoy every bite, plucked from my family tree for your table. Buon appetito!
A photo of CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA restaurant
4.4
Awesome(123)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 8 times today
From My Heart and Soul to Your Table...Chef Gigi Monaco, Born in Capri, Italy where his passion for cooking took root starting from Mamma Rosa & Papa Giovanni… Gigi was trained in Culinary School in Capri, Italy and has over 30 years experience—Let Gigi take you to his home with the finest Italian meal you have ever had!Cucina Caprese is a restaurant that uses traditional Italian culinary techniques including il Forno a Legna –old style wood-fired oven– cooking. We use seasonal, local and organic ingredients as well as meats, cheeses and extra virgin olive oil(EVOO) imported from Italy.Our dough is prepared the authentic way of old Napoli–made only with special ‘OO Flour’, yeast, and water (no sugar oil, or vinegar). Our pizza is then prepared the traditional Neapolitan way, il Forno a Legna, in a wood-fired pizza oven on the side made to order!
A photo of Bianchi Pizza & Pasta restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mission Beach
Booked 6 times today
Enjoy an authentic Neapolitan-inspired Italian menu at Bianchi created by one of San Diego’s leading pizzaiolos, Award-Winning Chef Ignazio Tagliavia. Savor the Bianchi experience from wood-fired artisanal pizza sourced with the finest ingredients to specialty pasta and appetizers, all deeply rooted in the flavors and cooking techniques of Italy. Complete your dining adventure with signature cocktails, including a variety of spritzes, beer, and wine, best sipped al fresco on our expansive patio, where you’ll immediately be transported to a traditional Italian piazza. Or opt for our cozy indoor dining space complete with a lively 12-seat marble bar designed to encourage connection and spirited conversation.  We invite you to slow down and enjoy life’s simple pleasures at Bianchi as we embrace La Dolce Vita right here on Mission Bay. 

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  • Leslie
    Chicago / Illinois •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Another great experience! A consistently delicious meal, prompt and pleasant staff and excellent value. We always visit when in town. Reservations recommended.
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    Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Park
    4.8
  • BillyVIP
    San Diego •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Another exquisite afternoon and dinner at this beautiful restaurant. We met two friends from many years here and they too enjoyed the view, food and excellent service.
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    Il Fornaio - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Coronado
    4.6
  • Cheryl
    Dallas - Fort Worth •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 13, 2025
    Delicious food, great service, and warm inviting ambiance.
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    ARLO San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
    4.5
  • Zoe VIP
    Memphis / West Tennessee •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 12, 2025
    2nd time here and the food and wine was even better than I remember!
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    Garage Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Coronado
    4.7
  • Brennan
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 8, 2025
    Amidst the many options in Little Italy, Isola is a standout. You can’t go wrong with their authentic pasta dishes, which taste like they were made with the love and care only a Nonna would be capable of crafting. We chose to sit outside, 2 of the 4 outdoor heaters were not working. But the hostess kindly moved us closer to a functional one as soon as it was available. The serving assistants were great and even offered to take pictures for us. I appreciate their attentiveness and care. Overall this is a must try. While they may be a little short staffed with servers, you can’t have a bad meal here. The food and atmosphere won’t disappoint.
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    Isola Little ItalyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
    4.6
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