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Cesarina, San Diego, CA
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Cesarina

$30 and under
Italian
4161 Voltaire St, Ste B, San Diego, CA 92107

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 143 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Cesarina Mezzoni

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2022

From the OpenTable editors: Fresh housemade pasta reigns at this charming Point Loma trattoria. Cesarina landed MICHELIN Bib Gourmand status for its knockout mix-and-match pasta options and one exceptional tableside tiramisu. The colorful Italian restaurant is a go-to for weekend brunch, best enjoyed on its bougainvillea-strewn patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 226-6222
  • Website
    http://www.cesarinarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We offer Catering options for parties of 20 guests or more. To inquire about our Catering options, please complete the Event Contact Form at https://cesarinarestaurant.com/events/, and Simone, our event coordinator will reply via email within 48 hours
  • Private party facilities
    For all parties of more than 8 guests, we only offer private dining. To inquire about our Private dining option, please complete the Event Contact Form at https://cesarinarestaurant.com/events/, and Simone, our event coordinator will reply via email within 48 hours
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    4161 Voltaire St, Ste B, San Diego, CA 92107
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Ocean Beach
  • Cross street
    Catalina Blvd
  • Parking details
    We know how challenging it is to find parking and truly appreciate your patience and understanding. VALET PARKING is available in front of the restaurant, Thursday to Sunday, from 4:30pm to 10pm GUEST PARKING LOT is available across the street from us, at 4154 Voltaire St NOT AVAILABLE DURING VALET HOURS PAID PUBLIC PARKING LOT is available across the street from us, at 4148 Voltaire St, next to the “ MATT KALLA INSURANCE AGENCY”
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 5,867 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cesarina offers an "authentic Italian experience" with "outstanding service" and "incredible" food. Guests rave about the "fresh pasta," "delicious tiramisu," and "welcoming ambiance." Perfect for special occasions, it features "attentive staff" and "charming decor." Despite being "a bit pricey," it is "highly recommended" and a "must-visit" in San Diego.

5,867 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I recently visited this restaurant and wanted to share my experience. The food was absolutely excellent! Every dish we tried was flavorful and well-prepared, making our mealtime really enjoyable. However, the service left a lot to be desired. Our waiter seemed really bothered when there was a mix-up with one of our drink orders, which was a bit off-putting. They switched out our waiter, but that didn't really help with the overall experience. To make matters worse, our appetizer order didn’t get put in, so we had to wait longer than expected for it and our salads. When we asked a staff member to take our picture, they didn't seem very enthusiastic about it and didn’t take it for us, which was a little disappointing. Overall, while the food definitely saved the day, the service could really use some improvement. I hope my next visit will be a bit smoother!

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  2. Mich VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    After hearing from so many people that this place was incredible I expected more. The lasagna was over salted, the pasta dishes came out cold and took quite a long time which made us think they had been sitting out. The steak and truffle dish was amazing.

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  3. Jonathan

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tartufona with guanciale might be the best pasta dish I’ve ever had.

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  4. Amy

    Tulsa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience for our anniversary! All the staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

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  5. Kelley

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to bring the parents. Go all out. Trust me.

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  6. Deana

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time dining at Cesarina and it was amazing. We started with the Prosciutto and Melon and we were blown away by the elevated dish that arrived. It is a “must try!” We also ordered the Burrata Brûlée and this was equally impressive and delicious but in a completely different way. Savory and delicious with sweet fig jam. Wow! I had never seen anything like it and I will definitely be ordering it again. We shared the lasagna bolognese and continued to savor each bite. We concluded our meal with the spectacular Limone cake and gelato, it was so fresh and delicious! We were heading to the theater and our waiter was excellent getting us out in time. Can’t say enough good things about our experience. Grazie mille!!!

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  7. Maribel

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Customer service was amazing. The food pasta we got was undercooked. The appetizer was also not as good as i remembered. Service was great but food was not. Will not come again. Its too over hyped.

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  8. Kim VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a friends birthday for lunch. None of us had been here before & everyone raved about the food & service. They made our friend’s birthday very special. We definitely will be back with our husbands!!!

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  9. Rachael VIP

    Tucson16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were great. We had some ingredient constraints and they did an amazing job accommodating. Always a great experience. They did clean up our table faster then we would have preferred but we enjoyed our time there.

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  10. Nicole-Suzanne

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience. Great service, food, and atmosphere. Tableside Tiramisu was delicious, as was the Tiramisini cocktail. Yum!

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FAQs

Cesarina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 226-6222.

Cesarina is rated 4.9 stars by 5867 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 143 times today
Google Map for Cesarina

4161 Voltaire St, Ste B, San Diego, CA 92107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    Catalina Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Ocean Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We know how challenging it is to find parking and truly appreciate your patience and understanding. VALET PARKING is available in front of the restaurant, Thursday to Sunday, from 4:30pm to 10pm GUEST PARKING LOT is available across the street from us, at 4154 Voltaire St NOT AVAILABLE DURING VALET HOURS PAID PUBLIC PARKING LOT is available across the street from us, at 4148 Voltaire St, next to the “ MATT KALLA INSURANCE AGENCY”
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.cesarinarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 226-6222
  • Catering
    We offer Catering options for parties of 20 guests or more. To inquire about our Catering options, please complete the Event Contact Form at https://cesarinarestaurant.com/events/, and Simone, our event coordinator will reply via email within 48 hours
  • Private party facilities
    For all parties of more than 8 guests, we only offer private dining. To inquire about our Private dining option, please complete the Event Contact Form at https://cesarinarestaurant.com/events/, and Simone, our event coordinator will reply via email within 48 hours
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