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Nicolosi's on 5th, San Diego, CA

Nicolosi's on 5th

3.6
3.6
13 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
815 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6107

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Welcome to Nicolosi’s Pizza House!

It all started with Salvatore Nicolosi emigrating from Sicily to America in 1906. Salvatore and his wife, Francesca, opened their first restaurant in 1952 in Mission Hills, and with that, it became an instant success.
Today Nicolosi’s Pizza House is proud to present the best Italian pizza in Gaslamp.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 13 people are saying

Nicolosi's on 5th reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

13 Reviews
  1. KrisP

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It doesn't exist anymore. Thank you to Open Table for wasting my time.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    When we arrived the restaurant was permanently closed. It would have been nice to know that they had gone out of business.

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  3. TanyaJ

    Chicago2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This restaurant is closed. It allowed me to make a reservation but was closed down when we arrived.

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  4. TrudyH

    Minneapolis11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This restaurant is permanently closed. We showed up for dinner at our designated time to a permanently closed, papered over windows and all!!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. LauraO

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This place is not actually in business. I did not eat here because the doors were locked and the lights were out.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. SanDiegoGolferGirl VIP

    San Diego233 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 15, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time to visit Nicolosi's and we loved it! Went to the Gaslamp location - a short walk from our home. We got there in time to try the Happy Hour appetizers offered so we opted for a pepperoni pizza to start. Four pieces - just the right amount to share with our friends. It was delicious! The crust was perfect - thin but still some chew to it and really good. We will definitely keep this place in mind when seeking out pizza again! I had the trio pasta dish - spaghetti, lasagna & raviolis - I must say the best raviolis I've ever had. One was meat-filled and the other cheese and I'd go back for the meat-filled anytime! My husband had the spaghetti & meatballs and he really enjoyed it. Our friends - one had the chicken, peppers & linguine and the other the chicken marsala - both loved their choices. I would say you can't go wrong with whatever you select! The place wasn't busy at all though for a Friday night - too bad! I hope they make it in the Gaslamp!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pizza and nice location

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  8. DebW VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 5, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance. Food was pretty good. Very friendly waitstaff

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  9. Reese

    San Diego12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 19, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The bartender was very pleasant and the Happy Hour food and prices were outstanding. I wish the family would open up in North Park instead of Downtown.....

    1 person found this helpful

  10. erics VIP

    Puerto Vallarta14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Very accommodating for a last minute reservation for a large party.

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Nicolosi's on 5th is rated 3.6 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Nicolosi's on 5th

815 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6107

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th Avenue, San Diego
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
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