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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 196 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 5,860 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

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

NoiseModerate

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.

5,860 Reviews
  1. Maribel

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Kim VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. Rachael VIP

    Tucson16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  4. Nicole-Suzanne

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  5. Curtis VIP

    San Diego127 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met our son and his family at Cesarina's yesterday (Sunday). Although, we had ordered takeout from there before, it was our first time dining in the restaurant. Service and our server (Alec) were excellent. The flavors and atmosphere were as advertised - thank you. The simple reason for the 4 is due to the prices. Our grandson's meager portion of the kids alfredo with an orange juice was $17! All the prices have gone up so high and so quickly! We'll see if that is sustainable for the business. $26 for a simple Pomodoro and $32 for a modest portion of Bolognese - that's really high - especially for a neighborhood restaurant. I've been following the reviews and am happy for the ownership - again, we'll see if the clientele will continue to tolerate the parking issues, location and the pricing long term. All the best.

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  6. Himani VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and ambience! Highly recommend

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  7. Johanna

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food. I've eaten here a few times and plan to keep coming back

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  8. Susannah

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was beautiful start to finish! The food was incredible and the service was absolutely on point.

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  9. jinchunjie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best pasta I ever ate! The food is amazing and the servants are considerate.

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  10. Janet

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me & my 2 BFF'S came in to celebrate our birthdays today. Sonny was our server, he was fantastic! Great service, happy employees & amazing tasting food! The place is adorable! If u lived here I'd most definitely be a regular! Thank you Cesarina!

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FAQs

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

Cesarina is rated 4.8 stars by 5860 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 196 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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