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Ambrogio15 Del Mar, San Diego, CA

Ambrogio15 Del Mar

4.6
4.6
171 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Ambrogio15 Del Mar is a more upscale, but still casual version than our Pacific Beach Restaurant. We will have gourmet Pizzas developed by our partnership with Michelin-starred Milanese chef Silvio Salmoiraghi, his partner Choi Cheolhyeok, and gastronome Paolo Tucci. Additionally, we will also offer a five-course gourmet tasting menu for 15-20 diners at a time featuring Italian dishes and global meat and seafood entrees, with a vast menu of natural Italian wines and French Champagnes.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 925-7036
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Healthy

171 Reviews
  1. JeanneS

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of one Del Mar favorites. LOVE the Squash Blossoms, meat and cheese board and exceptional wine options.

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  2. Megget

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really great experience at the location in Del Mar, after previously only having been to PB. Our server Caleb was the perfect balance of attentive but also not overcrowding us. Nice wine list with some different reds I’ve never had before. The beef Milanese Caesar salad had super tender beef pieces and made a nice starter. After some deliberation, about which pizza to get, we shared the sausage and mushroom pizza, which was delicious! I love that the crust has a slight crunch while still is soft, and the bottom of the pizza still holds its shape. This place is a must, a gem of a pizza place with the freshest ingredients. Already can’t wait to go back!

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  3. JDiner

    San Diego

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    With only 2 tables at lunch time it we did get stellar service! The music from the central court area was upbeat. The roast beef appetizer was off the charts outrageously good. The tuna tartar very delicious. The pasta dish good but way too small for a pasta entree and while good, nothing special. The pizza was very delicious but way too thin. Almost impossible to eat and fold over like a thin NY pizza...none the less yummy. Over all though...very pricey.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing from service to our main dish! Our server was really friendly and attentive! Thank you!

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  5. DavidL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality. Tasty. Good bang for buck. Noise level can be a bit annoying but because Skydeck is open, you just have to accept it’ll get noisy.

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  6. Yamahazing

    San Diego

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome pizza, really good pasta and salads, excellent service, I believe our server was Victoria and she was absolutely awesome! Cool, casual place, service was FAST! Will definitely be back!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great pizza with great service outstanding wine list

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    The pizza and pasta was good. Service was very hospitable. The desserts were good. I would eat here again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    It was a disappointment to celebrate my birthday at this restaurant. We made a reservation a week before, for 4 people, and the day before we changed the reservation for 5 people. When we arrived, our table was for 4 people, we had to wait about 15 minutes until they organized another table. The attendant forgot to take my order, and while everyone was already eating, I was waiting. Anyway, I had no celebration, no bonus or drink or dessert for my birthday. It’s too loud to have a normally conversation. The food was good, but not the atmosphere and the service…

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  10. PJ123

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the food we had was very tasty and so delicious ! I definitely look forward to going back .

    1 person found this helpful

  11. MichaelF

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food ... authentic (best) pizza in San Diego county ... coupled with outstanding service. Really hard to beat!

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  12. SteveH

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Inventive pizzas, good ingredients. However, no California wines, only Italian.

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  13. Rebecca

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    They didn't have my favorite wine, Cabernet. There was only one fish dish which was pricey. There was no entree with chicken. The pizza and pasta dishes were tasty and many to choose from.

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  14. KimS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service for a large group and delicious food!

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  15. DonaldO

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The ingredients in the pizza were all from Italy. I can not eat wheat from America as it causes inflammation in my sciatica. This dough was made with wheat from Italy and I was able to eat it without any problems. I felt like I was back in Italy, it was fantastic. One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. I will be back .

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  16. NathalieR

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food is fresh, original and tasty! We will go back for sure.

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  17. SDfoodie101708

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food was very good. Fresh, good presentation and servers very nice. We asked for patio seating because we thought it would be nice to be outside but we hadn’t seen it in advance. We mistook the bar above as part of the patio seating. It’s a little too cramped for customers. Next time we’ll be choosing an inside table but definitely would go back!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Good food and service. Great menu selection. However, do not understand the reasoning to have club music with tremendous volume with low base beat in the background from the interior courtyard. This is not Las Vegas.

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  19. LauraU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I desperately needed a night out with my husband last night and, at random, chose Ambrogio15 in Del Mar. what a delightful surprise! We sat outside on the balcony & it was so lovely. Ben, our waiter, was wonderful!!! Every dish was beyond our expectations. The only hiccup came was when a large party with small children (who were using a tablet to play games loudly) came onto the balcony. Thankfully that was toward the end of our meal. But overall, YES YES YES major thumbs up! 👍🏼 We will be back!

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  20. GeminiB

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Ugh. I feel bad writing this because I have had good experiences in the past. Food quality has declined dramatically in the past 6 months! Not sure what happened but my vegetarian pizza had no flavor inthe sauce and the crust was 100%soggy. My husband ordered the Miami vice pasta and it was overly Al dente to the point of being crunchy! It was underseasoned as well and so he asked for salt and pepper. Our appetizer the squash blossoms was ok, a little greasy but it was the best part of our bland dinner. The service is good there, friendly and attentive but the food quality is not good , and for the prices, it’s simply not worth it for us to return. Please redo the menu , review the flavors, and add more vegetarian options. Thanks

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  21. PAGM

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    I read a review that Ambrogio had one of the best pizzas in town. Maybe they got that turned around - it was the worst pizza. Crust edge was like card board and thin bottom was underdone and like a wet noodle. Margherita pizza with no fresh tomato. The watery Red Sauce had zero favor either. Our waitress provided great service but when asked about her favorites they were the most expensive items on the menu. The $25 glass of wine was horrible. First & last visit.

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  22. SandiL

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and very friendly, food was delicious. Pizza was outstanding - highly recommended. Risotto with filet mignon was also delicious.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, not cheap but worthy. The only thing we didn’t enjoy was the noise level

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  24. LizzieB

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, wine, food. A little pricey but worth a splurge.

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  25. Paul

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Michael and the staff were very warm and welcoming and made us feel like family. We also had a choking incident and they were, fortunately, right there to help.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the Mother’s Day menu was amazing!

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  27. LotK

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Ambiance and noise not great. Food okay, service very friendly

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  28. SFOmnivore

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience1
    This restaurant is in a food mart. The ambient noise is deafening. Bring earplugs and learn American Sign Language first before dining here. I had the tasting menu whose main course was… pizza. That is definitely a first and an experience I would not want to replicate. Wine pairings were good but the sequence went backwards for a bit with a barbaresco served before a Pinot Grigio. Maybe switch up the courses? For what amounted to a $200/person meal the experience overall was really not worth it. Avoid the tasting menu if you decide to go here after reading this review.

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  29. ReneeS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We arrived early at 5:30 which gave our server time to spend with us. She was extremely pleasant and provided insight into the special Chefs Menu at $79/person and wines pairing we ordered. The shrimp risotto and “Once Upon a time” pizza were amazing! The restaurant is small and in a large industrial building so there is a lot ambient noise. If you prefer a more quiet and cozy atmosphere I suggest their La Jolla location.

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  30. ErinM

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Tasting menu vegetarian and I did the wine paring. It was a wonderful meal. We started with an eggplant lasagne, followed by a tomato and Mozz carpaccio, then a vegi carbonara pasta and topped with a mushroom white pizza. Then finally a dessert. Nice place, great staff, great wine. Come early or reserve early to get you preferred seats as this place is popular and fills up.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were traveling in from Los Angeles for the weekend and came across the restaurant by accident through Open Table and loved it so much we went back for dinner the second night. It was great for us parents and our kids as there is something for everyone. Great service! Great bottled wine selection too!

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  32. PeteH

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Three of us dined together, trying this place for the first time. The food was great and our server was friendly and attentive. I knocked the rating down a notch because one of the pasta dishes was served cold - not warm - cold. That said, when we got the attention of a staff member they quickly reheated the dish. I had pizza and I thought it was very good. I was surprised that the meat toppings were a bit skimpy, especially for the price. But I enjoyed the pizza and didn't leave hungry. We plan on going back again.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. LLLL

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were fantastic. It's a bit pricey but the entire skydeck is like that.

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  34. KVDV

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Ben was fantastic. The food was perfect we had the Caesar salad with filet mignon croutons and Margherita pizza.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brevity is not my strong suit but I’ll try to explain just how wonderful Carol and the Chef made the celebration of a life milestone for me and my dear friend so special. The 5 course meal was able to be beautifully crafted for my friend and I, and the vegetarian options were phenomenal. I got my friend the vintage wine pairing and she was delighted with every course. The open kitchen showed the Chef working efficiently and still providing care and love into each dish, and Carol brought them over promptly with an enthusiastic and informative description of each course / pairing. My friend loves Ambrogio15, it’s her favorite restaurant out here in SD, and to be able to have that experience with her meant a lot. All of the stars and all of the highest praise to the team at Ambrogio15 Del Mar.

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  36. LorraineT

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding and we LOVED the comfortable chairs.

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  37. Buddy

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience2
    Thought the prices were high when I first looked the the menu, but after my meal it was worth every penny

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  38. STCY

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time out in awhile, was good overall but value/price was want quite there.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    This was my second time dining here & was disappointed with the food this time. The pizza crust was soggy in the middle and the prosciutto looked and tasted some deli-meat afterthought put on the pizza. The deconstructed lasagna came on a "really hot plate" warned by the server which means it sat under a salamander to keep it warm or to melt the cheese but whatever it was made the wide flat noodles gummy. Caprese was decent & service was super kind so we didn't want to complain about the food but it was an off night.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best pizza and service in San Diego!! Ian and Michael are just wonderful

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FAQs

Ambrogio15 Del Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 925-7036.

Ambrogio15 Del Mar is rated 4.6 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ambrogio15 Del Mar

12841 El camino real 201, San Diego, CA 92130-2547

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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