Cacio E Pepe Trattoria Romana

Name: Cacio E Pepe Trattoria Romana
Address: 2835 University Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92104-2928
Telephone: (619) 255-9895
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (96)

$30 and under

Italian

2835 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2928

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Experience a taste of Rome Italy in San Diego at Cacio e Pepe, where traditional Italian Roman cuisine takes center stage. Our dishes are crafted authentically using Italian ingredients, spices, and techniques, offering everything from the classic Cacio e Pepe to Roman-style pizza. Immerse yourself in the ambiance that reflects the essence of Rome and Italian culture.
Join us for dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 4 pm to 9 pm and indulge in our weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 2 pm.
Don't miss our unique selections of wines and delicious cocktails to complement your dining experience.
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Brunch:
Saturday and Sunday | 9 am - 2:00 pm

Dinner
Tuesday - Thursday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Closed Monday Night!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 255-9895
Website
https://cacioepepetrattoriaromana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alberto Morreale
Private party facilities
For events, please contact our event department at events@alba-restaurantgroup.com

Location
2835 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2928
Neighborhood
North Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 96 people are saying

Cacio E Pepe Trattoria Romana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Cacio E Pepe Trattoria Romana offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and a charming atmosphere. Standout dishes like veal scallopini with mushroom risotto and tiramisu receive high praise. The restaurant is particularly noted for its "delicious food" and "great ambiance," making it a neighborhood treasure.

96 Reviews

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Tina VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stellar service and the food was delish. Everything came out at the right time and our server was knowledgeable with the menu.
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Julio
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good and portions great. There’s definitely better tasting Italian/Roman food in San Diego but not bad. I’d go back if I didn’t feel like going to Point Loma or little Italy
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Elise
Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal at Cacio E Pepe! Amazing service & food. A beautiful restaurant inside too. Will definitely come again!
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Michelle
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came for my birthday dinner and our server, I believe her name was Kerra, made our experience amazing. She was very kind and checked in on us at the right times. She even gave me a gemini gift at the end of our dinner. We ordered a charcuterie board and the pesto pizza and it was good to share between 4 of us. The restaurant overall was very cute and the presentation and taste of the food and drinks was superb.
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Lily
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Super good service and great food. Check out the speakeasy next door after eating
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Jerry
San Diego19 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants. The food is delicious. Service is the best. Be aware that they charge a 3% service charge for using a credit card. That's quite disappointing and kind of offensive. Wait staff will most likely suffer with a less than usual tip.
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Swati VIP
San Diego36 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Yet another mediocre Italian place in San Diego. Drinks were good, limoncello martinis was very tasty. Food was not good; my risotto was mostly cheese with the little bit of actual risotto being raw, too salty with no other seasoning. Service was mid, nice but they got one person’s order completely wrong and served another person’s meal 10 min after everyone else.
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Marsha
San Diego6 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I love this restaurant and I took a guest. I know good Italian food and I was so disappointed. It was like the guys in the kitchen were not Italian or girls. The food was mediocre. The Ragu was good and everything else sucked. The bread was burnt. They charged a split fee for the Caesar salad, which was very poor. A Caesar salad doesn't use the big Romaine leaves they to use the center hearts. I've eaten here many times before and I am thoroughly disappointed and don't know if I'll ever return I think the owner should be aware of this it was not a good night very disappointed to have taken a guest
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Robin VIP
California Central Coast5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kayla and staff were amazing! We will be back. Experience was amazing! If you haven’t.been, you need to go! Food and ambiance -incredible
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Nick VIP
Los Angeles20 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic experience at Cacio E Pepe Trattoria Romana, with the exception of their Bucatini Cacio E Pepe which was not good. The bucatini itself was both al dente and gummy/pasty all at the same time and the sauce was lacking enough Pepe to offset the unusual funk of the Parmesan cheese - just start to finish, not good. The Barbabietola Insalata was delicious even though it was drizzled with Balsamic vinegar rather than Balsamic “pearls,” some of the pecans were just plain instead of candy, and we didn’t find any pickled mustard seeds, but altogether it was de.li.cious, so it didn’t matter. Also, the Brushchetta alla Romana was very tasty, but still could have used a little work with riper tomatoes and better seasoning, and a different style of bread, but it was still solid. What was spot on was the Veal Scallopini with Mushroom Risotto - chef’s kiss! Well done! And service was very good! We were incredibly pleased by it! Thanks for taking such great care of us!
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FAQs

Cacio E Pepe Trattoria Romana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 255-9895.

Cacio E Pepe Trattoria Romana is rated 4.1 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

Cacio E Pepe Trattoria Romana does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

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2835 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2928

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
North Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Sicilian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alberto Morreale
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cacioepepetrattoriaromana.com/
Phone number
(619) 255-9895
Private party facilities
For events, please contact our event department at events@alba-restaurantgroup.com

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