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Name: FarNiente at the Guild
Address: 500 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-3506
Telephone: (619) 795-6000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

FarNiente at the Guild

4.1 (12)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

500 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101-3506

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the café and bar tucked away within the captivating San Diego Guild Hotel, steeped in a tapestry of history. We are the best kept secret of Downtown San Diego!

Delight in the tranquil atmosphere of our open-air courtyard, embraced by the caress of gentle sandstone walls, bathed in the warm glow of sun-kissed marble tables, and adorned with tastefully modern décor. Our menu is Mediterranean with a strong focus on locally sourced ingredients.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian, Café
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 795-6000
Website
https://www.theguildhotel.com/eat-drink/guild-cafe
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Available
Private party facilities
Reservations of 11 or more must contact the hotel for booking

Location
500 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101-3506
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
India St
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seasonal Fruit$9.00
Cottage cheese
Vanilla Greek Yogurt Parfait$12.00
Berries, house made apple cider granola, almond brittle
Acai Bowl$15.00
Almonds, berries, banana, toasted coconut, chia seeds
YMCA Avo Toast$16.00
Sourdough toast, organic avocado, radish, extra virgin olive oil, goat cheese, tuscan herbs macerated tomatoes, pickle onions
Eggs Benny$22.00
Poached eggs, bacon, hollandaise, english muffins, parsley potatoes
Healthy Omelette$18.00
Egg whites, cheddar, green goddess sauce, organic/local green kale, spinach, kumato tomato
The Navy's Pancakes$18.00
Buttermilk pancakes, maple syrup, blueberries, whipped honey butter
Really French Toast$18.00
Brioche, seasonal berries, whipped cream, maple syrup
Kale Caesar$16.00
Farmers market kale, housemade caesar dressing, preserved meyer lemon, pickle calabrian chiles, parmigiano reggiano, focaccia croutons, aleppo pepper
Orzo & Beets$18.00
Roasted red and golden castelvetrano olives-beets, italian eggplant, red pepper, pepitas, arugula, dijon-dill dressing
Caprese Panino$12.00
Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil, pesto aioli, arugula
Chicken Artichoke Panino$16.00
Provolone, pesto chicken breast, grilled artichokes, preserved lemon aioli, caperberries, mustard greens
YMCA Burger$20.00
American cheese, dijonnaise, bacon jam, tomato, butter lettuce, house-made pickle

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe$17.00
Thin linguine, brown butter, black pepper, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino
Spaghettone Pomo d'Oro$17.00
Spaghetto N°10, Ciccio Sultano's cherry tomato sauce, basil

Pizza di Roma

Roman style pizza

Margherita$16.00
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto
Sunshine$19.00
Meatball, fried egg, ricotta, mozzarella, fresh basil, pecorino, red sauce
Burrata$19.00
Zucchini, basil, spinach, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Salami$17.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot honey

Sides & Add Ons

Bacon$5.00
Avocado$4.00
Fruit$4.00
Fries$6.00
Kale Caesar Salad$6.00
Grilled Chicken$6.00
Grilled Shrimp$8.00

Dessert in a Jar

Pistacchio Semifreddo$12.00
Ángel food cake, lemon curd, fresh strawberries
Triple Chocolate$14.00
Caramelia mousse, evoo, salted caramel, baci di dama
Tiramisu "Carajillo"$15.00
Ricotta mascarpone mousse, lady fingers soaked in espresso and licor 43, chocolate feuilletine

The Bakery

Croissant$6.00
Chocolate Croissant$6.00
Almond Croissant$7.00
Chocolate Chip Cookie$5.00
Cranberry - Pistachio Biscotti$5.00
Seasonal Muffin$6.00

High Tea Experience

$55

3 Select Herbal Teas
6 Savory Bites
6 Sweet Bites

Beverages

Coffee Bar

Americano$5.50
Cappuccino$6.00
Cortado$6.00
Drip Coffee$4.50
Espresso - Double$5.50
Latte$6.00
Macchiato$6.00
Spro-Tonic$6.00

Alternatives

Golden Milk$5.50
Spiced Chai Tea Latte$6.00
Green Tea Matcha Latte$6.50
London Fog$5.50

Juices & More

Orange Juice$6.00
Julian Apple Cider$6.00
Cranberry$5.00
Lemonade$5.00
Iced Tea$5.00
San Pellegrino (1l)$10.00
Acqua Panna (1l)$10.00

Bubbles & Rosé

Mimosa$12.00
Brut cava & orange juice
Prosecco$14.00
Malene Dry Rosé$14.00
Bellini$12.00
prosecco & peach

Cocktails

Venetian Spritz$14.00
select aperitivo, prosecco & soda
Whiteout Spritz$18.00
blanco tequila, suze, lillet blanc, lemon & soda
Bloody Mary$15.00
vodka & house mix

Draft Beer

Swami's IPA - Pizza Port Brewing$9.00
Light Lager - Societe Brewing$8.00
Hefeweiss-Bier - Weihenstephaner$8.00
Hard Cider - Julian Cider Co$9.00

What 12 people are saying

FarNiente at the Guild reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
3.7Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

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12 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on May 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
So in the end I didnt need to keep this reservation but could not delete it because the business wound up discontinuing reservations throught Opentable. Took forever to figure that out and then I still had trouble with the venue and canceling directly. Opentable while convenient is not easy to navigate and to connect with someone appears to be impossible. Very poor customer service.
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ChrisP
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We happened to be there for an early Valentine’s dinner and it was a wonderful experience. The courtyard is so lovely to sit. The food from Chef Carlo Guardado was, as always, outstandingly delicious. Service staff was very friendly and the whole ambiance was great. It was absolutely worth the drive and the money. We’ll go back soon.
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KimT VIP
Orange County18 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We have enjoyed brunch on the patio a few times prior. This time, there was no hostess with whom to check in. We were directed to check in with the desk staff, who sent us to the waitstaff to check in. It didn't seem like the restaurant was really set up to serve on the patio. We had several different servers check on us, but this made the service incongruent. We'd ask for something from one staff member and then we wouldn't get it--and then had to ask another server. The food, as always, along with the setting, was outstanding. This has so much potential, but perhaps is going through management issues.
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Intelqubed VIP
Washington, D.C. Area181 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was staying at the Guild Hotel here for several days and decided to grab a meal here. Very nice staff. Ordered their salmon dish and a caprese sandwich. The salmon was perfectly cooked, however, a bit under seasoned. Could definitely have used a little more salt to bring out the dish. The caprese was exactly what it was supposed to be. I would eat here again while at this hotel for the ambiance and staff alone.
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Olivier
Montreal / Quebec27 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice setting, delicious food for a very reasonable price.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on September 25, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
There was no host and we waited in the entrance for about 20 minutes because no one would talk to us. And then the able restaurant sections was closed and they were rude
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EatOutAlot VIP
San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 31, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Came at lunch and the service was slow. Practically empty. No host, and very slow service. Would not go back. Food was fine. Fires were very good
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TeriM
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on July 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a new try for us. We eat downtown often when going to the theatre. The food was great! Vanilla Almond Latte was fabulous! I had the pancakes and they were so good, they didn't need syrup or honey. Avocado toast was delicious as well. Server was really nice and took very good care of us. We ate on the patio which was also really nice. Definitely will go back.
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MonicaV VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came here to celebrate my birthday, and it was just everything I could have asked for. The place was beautiful inside and out. We sat in the patio area with such a unique and beautiful scenery;it had marble tables and chic fringed umbrellas. It gave southern Mediterranean vibes😍. Moreover, food was exquisite and service was great. Taylor, our server, was attentive and sweet. She made our experience even better🫶🏼. I totally recommend the brunch💞 and will definitely be retuning.
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Natalie
San Diego6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We opted to dine here for convenience over anything else, though I will say the decor and styling of the hotel and the patio is worth a visit. Unfortunately the food and service leave much to be desired. The salad I ordered was small and was super light on garnishes, leaving me wanting more. Our server, while she was attentive, came off annoyed. I'm hoping things get better because the hotel is not likely going anywhere, and it deserves a great restaurant.
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500 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101-3506

Additional information

Cross street
India St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian, Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theguildhotel.com/eat-drink/guild-cafe
Phone number
(619) 795-6000
Catering
Available
Private party facilities
Reservations of 11 or more must contact the hotel for booking

FarNiente at the Guild

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Main

Seasonal Fruit$9.00

Vanilla Greek Yogurt Parfait$12.00

Acai Bowl$15.00

YMCA Avo Toast$16.00

Eggs Benny$22.00

Healthy Omelette$18.00

The Navy's Pancakes$18.00

Really French Toast$18.00

Kale Caesar$16.00

Orzo & Beets$18.00

Caprese Panino$12.00

Chicken Artichoke Panino$16.00

YMCA Burger$20.00

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe$17.00

Spaghettone Pomo d'Oro$17.00

Pizza di Roma

Margherita$16.00

Sunshine$19.00

Burrata$19.00

Salami$17.00

Sides & Add Ons

Bacon$5.00

Avocado$4.00

Fruit$4.00

Fries$6.00

Kale Caesar Salad$6.00

Grilled Chicken$6.00

Grilled Shrimp$8.00

Dessert in a Jar

Pistacchio Semifreddo$12.00

Triple Chocolate$14.00

Tiramisu "Carajillo"$15.00

The Bakery

Croissant$6.00

Chocolate Croissant$6.00

Almond Croissant$7.00

Chocolate Chip Cookie$5.00

Cranberry - Pistachio Biscotti$5.00

Seasonal Muffin$6.00

High Tea Experience

3 Select Herbal Teas

6 Savory Bites

6 Sweet Bites

Beverages

Coffee Bar

Americano$5.50

Cappuccino$6.00

Cortado$6.00

Drip Coffee$4.50

Espresso - Double$5.50

Latte$6.00

Macchiato$6.00

Spro-Tonic$6.00

Alternatives

Golden Milk$5.50

Spiced Chai Tea Latte$6.00

Green Tea Matcha Latte$6.50

London Fog$5.50

Juices & More

Orange Juice$6.00

Julian Apple Cider$6.00

Cranberry$5.00

Lemonade$5.00

Iced Tea$5.00

San Pellegrino (1l)$10.00

Acqua Panna (1l)$10.00

Bubbles & Rosé

Mimosa$12.00

Prosecco$14.00

Malene Dry Rosé$14.00

Bellini$12.00

Cocktails

Venetian Spritz$14.00