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   SarahB

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall2food1service1ambience1

   Even though I made reservations, a table wasn’t reserved. My husband & I ended up sitting at a bar height table that was directly behind one of the entrance doors outside. There was a couple sitting adjacent to us that were very loud so it liked the ambiance. My husband’s pizza was burnt & too salty. The pasta of my spaghetti bolognese was undercooked & also salty. We are not returning. Really disappointed in our second visit here.

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   MaryH

   San Diego

   16 reviews

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   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on July 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is our go to spot for date nights and EXCELLENT Italian homemade food. Well known for their homemade lasagna, they offer other flavorful Italian meals such as their fresh fish, stuffed peppers, roasted eggplant, ravioli, just to name a few. If you haven’t checked out the spot, I highly recommend you do and make a reservation!

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   Cinco

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 17, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was terrific! Service was very good.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on July 16, 2022

   overall3food2service4ambience4

   We used to enjoy going here, sadly no more. Perhaps they are another victim of the staffing shortage and the kitchen reflects it. Service was good. Caesar salad is a completely bland disappointment, with the exception of the shaved Parmesan... get a Caesar salad kit at Vons, it has far more flavor! Sausage Lentil soup, oily and mediocre. A can of Progresso has more flavor and depth. Pasta Vongole was a salty disappointment. Nearly inedible. Homemade Gnocchi with Pancetta, wild mushrooms and broccolini. Waaay too much salt and I already like my food too salty. Sadly the dried gnocchi from Trader Joe's has better texture and flavor. The moral is I would rather cook a simple Italian meal at home, and save the $95 on dinner for 2. Just not worth it anymore. I hope this place returns to its former glory, but until then, no thanks.

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   GretchenP

   San Diego

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on July 16, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   I had the stuffed eggplant which was delicious! I shared the pear salad with my husband snd he had spaghetti and meatballs. The servings are always ample . The service was very good. With a 5:30 reservation we are always asked if we want to get our order in early to avoid a longer wait time. I appreciate this as many times we have skipped lunch snd are hungry! Rosina’s is the best Italian restaurant in the Carmel Valley, 4sRanch, Santaluz and RB area. I do wish they’d get seat cushions for outdoor chairs!

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   JoanieD

   San Diego

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 16, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Great food and service. Family friendly!

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   DKaney

   San Diego

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on July 15, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great food and service. Very authentic Italian. Will return often.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 13, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was delicious!

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   Khwalter

   San Diego

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on July 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food and service at Rosina's is routinely excellent!

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    TeresaP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A little pricey but worth it!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Retirement celebration

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    SusanK

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outdoor seating views were amazing. Food and drink also amazing but you pay a pretty penny.

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    Fred

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

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    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Family operated with son or mother giving you what the specials are they made that day. Excellent Italian food. I love their Warm Spinach Salad w/ Calamari and the Saltimbocca. My wife’s favorite is Lasagna.

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    out4dinner

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were greeted immediately and quickly offered a table to our liking. The staff followed-up soon and went over and above to accommodate us. The chef/owner stopped by twice to describe the specials and answer any questions about the menu. The food was excellent as was the service! Nice outdoor and indoor dining spaces.

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    HildaS

    San Diego

    1 review

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    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    This hidden neighborhood gem is a great Italian restaurant with lots of great food options. We will be back for sure!

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    DoreenK

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Out to dinner with friends

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    PaulR

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best Italian dining experience outside of Italy -- food, wine and hospitality, Rosina's has it all.

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    RashmiK

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    We had a bad experience at Rosina’s. The servers would come to our next table and completely ignore us. I requested for a server twice and yet they continued to avoid and ignore us. Don’t know if it was racism or we didn’t look rich enough. Definitely never going back to Rosina’s again. They were definitely not under staffed. All the servers wanted to serve the table next to us. We were finally & reluctantly served after waiting over 30-40 minutes.

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    HarrietP

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great neighborhood Italian restaurant! We will be back!

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    JohnW

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A family owned and operated restaurant located across from a neighborhood park, this hidden gem has many regulars and guests from the surrounding residences. The food is first rate with substantial portions and excellent attentive service. The ambience is friendly and gracious (we always eat outside on the large shaded patio). Good for families and visiting pets, Rossina's has something for everybody.

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    ShellyM

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love the food and the service. We have been going to Rosina’s for years. One of the best Italian restaurants with full bar, daily specials and very nice staff. We love the Gangale family ❤️

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    BrianP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I lived in New Jersey for years where great Italian restaurants were everywhere. Moving back to San Diego, this is the first great Italian restaurant we've found. The food is delicious, the staff and owner are so friendly. Great place.

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    Sandyeggo

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    How many times am I allowed to day DELICIOUS in one review? Lets just say it was awesome and I want to go back for more. The chicken parmesan was HUGE, I couldn't finish it and I can eat a lot.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great night overall, and the food was delicious!

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    leila408

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Our first time. Not bad, I have had better. Service was good. I may go on Thursday to try their lasagna.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Good was outstanding. We sat outside and know we probably prefer indoor dining.

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    Gary

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply amazing home made Italian food. The specials and regular fare alike are packed with nuanced flavors. Truly memorable food and they never disappoint.

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    David

    San Diego

    105 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful meal at Rosina's. The chef came around and explained his special which we ordered. It was pasta with mushrooms. The dish was excellent. This restaurant is a gem with good food, reasonable prices, and a garden setting.

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    audrey

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience3

    Food was delicious! Our party of 5 waited so long to get our meal. When it finally came, we had to wait over 5 minutes to get our plates. We ate outside and the food got lukewarm quickly.

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    Bill

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Tried this out while friends were visiting and we were all pleasantly surprised. A true gem. We sat out in the patio in the early evening. Waiter was great about moving the umbrella to keep the sun out of our eyes. Only negative as far as ambience was a screaming child t tables over. I just don't understand why people take toddlers to nice restaurants. Food was very good, generous portions. My wife and I split an entree and the portion was plenty for both of us. Caesar salad was nothing unusual. We passed on desert. We were very happy with the experience and will be back!

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    Marianna

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cozy neighborhood gem. Friendly service, good wine selection with reasonable prices. The food was solid - loved the burrata and peach appetizer and my barramundi dish. Desert was excellent- tried both tiramisu and panacotta - totally worth it!

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    AnnS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    They were very busy on Mothers Day, but the service was still very good and timely. We love this place!

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food2service3ambience1

    The food was ok … we ware waiting for it forever .. waiter kept coming and assuring us is coming soon ( not his fault.. kitchen give out meals).. Finally when it came it was just mine and my husbands dinner and our daughter had to wait another few minutes for hers … It came out pretty much cold .. Same with the dessert … we finally said we’re tired waiting for it and waiter just said ok and brought us check right away without saying sorry or trying recompense… It was Mother’s Day .. and they made it pretty average .. I’ve expected more … not coming back..!!!!

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    Posh

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    All 4 of us had chicken dishes and the meat was not seasoned well and service just okay. We waited about 10 minutes before our waitress came over to us.

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    MichaelT

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    It was mediocre at best.

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    DKaney

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very nice. The food was grea

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    MarshaM

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Friendly. Always trying new specials, fresh and yummy! Chicken thighs were delicious.

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    Cbell92129

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Food was phenomenal! Some of the best Italian food that I’ve had in years. My only feedback was that our drink waiter wasn’t that great and the ambiance of the restaurant was just ok. Food outshines it all and is well worth the trip.

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    MaryAnnM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    I was really excited to try this restaurant. I ordered the chicken parmigiana. It was rubbery and overcooked. I was so disappointed! I ate two bites and told the server. All she said was, “I can take it off the bill.” Our reservation was early at 5:30pm. It wasn’t busy and they forgot our Diet Coke and never asked me if I was wanted another glass of wine. Since Covid, service has been subpar.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of our favorite places. We dine there weekly. Amazing ambiance, food and service. Always a pleasure to see Rosina as she oftentimes makes an appearance to highlight the specials.

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