Trattoria Don Pietro

Name: Trattoria Don Pietro
Address: 2415 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92110-2801
Telephone: (619) 255-7205
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.6

3.6 (838)

$30 and under

Italian

2415 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110-2801

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Thanks to Trattoria Don Pietro, there is finally something new and fresh happening in Old Town. After spending a lifetime of cooking Italian food and a few years in LA learning from the best restaurants in the industry, Pietro is finally ready to roll up his sleeves and show San Diego his take on traditional Italian cuisine with a trendy twist. Between our groundbreaking Italian menu, wisteria garden patio ambiance, and over-the-top cocktails, we stand alone as the most instagrammable restaurant in San Diego. Come stop by today and experience our delicate balance of tradition and trend.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Weeknight Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am
Phone number
(619) 255-7205
Website
http://www.trattoriadonpietro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Salvatore Busalacchi
Private party facilities
Trattoria Don Pietro is the perfect venue for all your private events. Our garden is a lovely private yet open setting for intimate gatherings. Corporate functions, bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, you name it, we're the spot for you!

Location
2415 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110-2801
Neighborhood
Old Town
Cross street
San Diego Ave at Arista St.
Parking details
Along with street parking, we provide convenient parking below-ground with the entrance mid-block on Conde Street.
Public transit
Old Town Transit Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 838 people are saying

Trattoria Don Pietro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.7Service
4.0Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Trattoria Don Pietro shines with its "exceptional service" and "outstanding gnocchi." Guests rave about Yovana, a server known for her "warmth" and excellent recommendations. The chic decor and upbeat music create a lively ambiance, while the creative Italian menu delights with dishes like "Hollywood pizza" and "fantastic" garlic bread.

838 Reviews

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James VIP
San Diego30 reviews
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
First time here. Music was like a combo of DJ and electronic so loud no adult conversation possible. Won't go back despite the decent food. Requested they turn it down a tad but was told it was what the owner liked. Staff was apologetic. We were hopeful too. But it doesn't work for us.
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Courtney
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was EXCELLENT!! 10/10! The bruschetta was the best ever!!! The pasta was so fresh! We had such an attentive server and the restaurant environment was stunning!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
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Chantel VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first experience at Trattoria Don Pietro was a lovely one. We were kindly greeted and promptly seated. Our server, Yovana, was truly delightful in every way. She was very well versed with the menu, and was helpful in making recommendations (all of which were outstanding). She was attentive, energetic, and made the overall experience memorable with her warmth alone. We were checked on frequently, but never excessively. The chef made accommodation to my nut allergy by adjusting my order accordingly, and the result was fantastic. My pasta was cooked to perfection! Additionally, we were pleasantly surprised with dessert and a sparkler candle in celebration of our anniversary. Much appreciation for Yovana- we look forward to returning. Notes: We were seated in the garden (the outdoor patio). The music is upbeat, and the noise level does not overpower conversation. Despite the dishes being made to order, our food came out very quickly. My order: Fettucine Don Pietro (I would happily order this again). Say yes to the garlic bread.
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Christian
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yovanna was a beautiful gem. Our host and guide for the evening. The food she suggested was to die for, and our experience was unforgettable. Go there. Ask for Yovanna. And enjoy the best meal of your life.
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Sarah
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience, awful service and music as loud as a dance club meaning no conversation could take place. Booked this as a special occasion to celebrate a graduation and could not be more disappointed. Appetizers were forgotten, no apologies. Service was very slow with no care taken. One star is generous! Do not recommend this in any situation.
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Yekaterina VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for a Mother’s Day and was not disappointed! Service was great, food was very delicious! We got sea bass and it was HUGE. I never seen such a generous portion before at any restaurants. It literally could easily feed 3 people. WOW! My mushroom gnocchi with sausage was OUTSTANDING, so much flavor and gnocchi just melted in my mouth, so fresh! Hollywood pizza was amazing and big as well! And that to go packaging…the fanciest packaging out there! Fantastic place and we will be back soon! Thank you all to all the stuff for being extra nice there!
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Donna
San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Uneven food experience..the wine was great as was the garlic bread…the gnocchi was very good..our pasta with a sausage sauce..the sauce was great and the pasta undercooked..we sent it back and it was still less than cooked as we would like, the chicken Parmesan was not as tender as expected, the buratta salad was great, the waiter was helpful, the music was too loud and we asked to have the volume lowered 3 times and it finally was better but it just was not the kind of music we expected at a fine dining Italian restaurant…
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Melissa
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We happen to dine there without waiting for a table. Food was excellent. We shared everything-it was so good!
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joy VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our beautiful bride to be and this place was perfect ...decors were chic and perfect for photo ops .food was delish and drinks were the yummiest! Thank you for the A++ service ..we will be back!
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Querida VIP
San Diego3 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Slowest service in a dead restaurant… reservation at 3:45 on a Sunday..no hostess so I had to seat myself.. sat at the bar.. met with eyeroll/scowl and still waited 15 mins for acknowledgment (only one besides one gentleman who was already eating) ordered a drink, received it and waited for acknowledgment for another 20 minutes to order food. Staff was more concerned with conversing amongst themselves.. will never return very absurd experience.
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FAQs

Trattoria Don Pietro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 255-7205.

Trattoria Don Pietro is rated 3.6 stars by 838 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

2415 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110-2801

Additional information

Cross street
San Diego Ave at Arista St.
Neighborhood
Old Town
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Weeknight Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Along with street parking, we provide convenient parking below-ground with the entrance mid-block on Conde Street.
Public transit
Old Town Transit Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Salvatore Busalacchi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.trattoriadonpietro.com/
Phone number
(619) 255-7205
Private party facilities
Trattoria Don Pietro is the perfect venue for all your private events. Our garden is a lovely private yet open setting for intimate gatherings. Corporate functions, bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, you name it, we're the spot for you!

Trattoria Don Pietro

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Pepperoni

Palermo Pizza

Margherita Pizza

Appetizers

Calamari$16.00

Shrimp Fuoco$17.00

Bruschetta$15.00

Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Clams & Mussels$18.00

Grilled Octopus$19.00

Cheesy Crocchette$12.00

Arancini$14.00

Garlic Bread Service$9.00

Lamb lollipops$14.00

Soup & Salad

Ceaser Salad$13.00

Arugula & Burrata Salad$14.00

Wedge Salad$14.00

Soup of the Day$14.00

Pasta

Radiatore Vodka$18.00

Tagliatelle Vongole$24.00

Fettuccine Don Pietro$24.00

Linguine Pescatore$28.00

Gnocchi Tartufo$22.00

Bucatini Zucchini$19.00

Papardelle Pistacchio$23.00

Paccheri Palermo$22.00

Lasagna$23.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$19.00

Lobster Ravioli$28.00

Pizza

Hollywood Pizza$22.00

Palermo Pizza$21.00

Margherita Pizza$19.00

El Guapo Pizza$23.00

Entree

Chicken Parmigiana$25.00

Sea$45.00

ribeye special$59.00

Short Rib Special$42.00

Dolce

Bread Pudding$14.00

Tiramisu$14.00

Pistacchio Cake$13.00

Cannoli$13.00

Spumoni$14.00

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