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Buon Appetito, San Diego, CA

Buon Appetito

4.5
4.5
1238 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1609 India St., San Diego, CA 92101

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Dear friends, starting Tuesday, 01/26/2021 we will be open for outdoor dinning every day from 12 PM. Due to our reduced capacity, please call the restaurant to check availability.
Due to COVID 19 regulations, we kindly ask you to:
~Always wear your mask when you are not seated at your table, and when entering and exiting the restaurant, going to the restroom...
~All guests have to be seated at the table at the same time
~Stay seated at your table, do not go to another table to socialize
~Keep 6ft distance while waiting for your table
~Wine/beer and food must be the part of the same transaction.
Pick up is still available for your convenience.
Thank you for your support and love!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Salvatore Caniglia and Antonio Mastellone
  • Catering
    We offer full catering for any occasion. Office meetings, weddings, family reunions & private parties to name a few. From gourmet-elegant to casual fare we can meet your dreams. Our events coordinator will work with you individually to create your celebration feast!
  • Private party facilities
    Pre-fixed menucustomize event for private parties
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Cedar street
  • Parking details
    We do not offer parking, but there is valet parking on the corner of Cedar Street and India Street. Also several paying parking spaces throughout Little Italy
  • Public transit
    Coaster stop 3 blocks south-west, bus stop on the south east corner, trolley tours stop on the south east corner.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,238 people are saying

Buon Appetito reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

1,238 Reviews
  1. Geckogal

    Phoenix24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 20, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a bit worrisome sitting out on the street, the City really needs to close the street down to pedestrian only. Loud with cars, scooters zooming by. Service was pretty poor, but we appreciate that we know good help is hard to find. Be ready to ask for everything from salt, pepper, etc. and the staff walks by and could easily remove the dirty dishes but food was good.

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  2. JessicaM

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Meatballs and pocket pasta with veal was so delicious. I will be coming back, often.

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  3. DanielD

    Denver17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outside dining, nice breeze, food was excellent. House wine was ok, probably worth getting a better Chianti. Overall a great experience

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  4. DavidT

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As an American Italian the food was great and really good service.

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  5. NiyahD

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a really great place to eat at especially if it's a special occasion the staff was really nice and inviting the food was great

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  6. Manhattan

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service. Reasonably priced. Would have liked to have eaten inside.

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  7. CherylF

    Phoenix9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciously authentic food in upbeat environment. Friendly staff, make reservation for quick seating.

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  9. KIKI

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous ambience and most delicious marinara sauce. I hope the Little Italy gets to keep the outdoor dining. C'mon Governor Newsom, let the outdoor spaces and tiny lights stay!

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  10. Myra VIP

    Phoenix25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 15, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The capellini was mushy but everything else was good

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FAQs

Buon Appetito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 238-9880.

Buon Appetito is rated 4.5 stars by 1238 OpenTable diners.

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1609 India St., San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cedar street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We do not offer parking, but there is valet parking on the corner of Cedar Street and India Street. Also several paying parking spaces throughout Little Italy
  • Public transit
    Coaster stop 3 blocks south-west, bus stop on the south east corner, trolley tours stop on the south east corner.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Salvatore Caniglia and Antonio Mastellone
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer full catering for any occasion. Office meetings, weddings, family reunions & private parties to name a few. From gourmet-elegant to casual fare we can meet your dreams. Our events coordinator will work with you individually to create your celebration feast!
  • Private party facilities
    Pre-fixed menucustomize event for private parties
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