The Heights

Name: The Heights
Address: 1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-2252
Telephone: (619) 539-7344
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

48 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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Welcome to The Heights, where we redefine Italian classics with a modern twist inspired by the vibrant coastal charm of our Italian shores. At The Heights, our mission is simple: to treat each guest like family, providing delightful Italian cuisine accompanied by a touch of playfulness. We believe in celebrating the finer aspects of life, free from assumptions or expectations about our guests’ backgrounds. Here, it’s not about where you come from but who you are. Our carefully crafted menu truly reflects our passion for food, our love for family, and our deep appreciation for our coastal city. Developed in collaboration with renowned Michelin Star Chef Marco Provino, our menu showcases a delightful selection of coastal-inspired Italian dishes that will transport you to our cherished coastal destinations. Whether you're savoring a delicious meal, sipping on exquisite wines, or indulging in a moment of connection with loved ones, The Heights promises an unforgettable dining experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian, Global, International
Hours of operation
Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 539-7344
Website
https://www.theheights-sd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101-2252
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Cross street
W Fir St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

48 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I have no complaints about service. My complaint is about the quality of the food. If you’re going to charge high prices then you have to serve high quality food. My pasta wheel dish arrived cold and lacked flavor. I never send food back but I actually asked the waiter to warm up my food. Very disappointing.
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JenniferC
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So so good! Went for Happy Hour and would come back!
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GermanF
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, we had the thanksgiving menu and all the dishes were great. service got a bit slow at the end as the place started to get more crowed.
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FoodLoverman
San Diego
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant has nice decor. The menu is tasty hats off to the chef. I chose the Chilean seabass on this visit, and I absolutely loved it. On a previous visit, I had the lamb chops, and they were amazing. OMG! I like this place. I think it's a good place for a date or dinner with friends and/or family.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My third time visiting and I can’t say anything bad about this place! Food is incredible and happy hour is a great deal.
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JeanneR
Vancouver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A beautiful restaurant with fabulous food and service!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my daughter for her 18th birthday. She loved the place and the food was amazing!
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MichelleN
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service was great, great location. Got seated up front by the bar, too congested, there was lots of room in the back. Food was ok, ordered the oysters, very small. Ordered the lamb chops, not very tasty. Food was definitely overpriced for the portion size! Make the font area a nice lounge area and seat dinner guests in the back. Make food portions bigger and less expensive!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service lacked any personality, asked about a certain dish had very little commentary. Food arrived cold sent it back and then over cooked like dry leather A lot of options in little Italy I’d out this one on the bottom of the list. I’m out
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ValerieR
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Their happy hour is great! The lavender spritz was just like lemonade. The truffle fries were amazing. The ravioli was great!!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice place but the food was not good. I’m not going back again
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun night out with friends. Everything we ordered was really good, including the cocktails 😃
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bisteca was AMAZING. The tiramisu, out of this world. You can really tell how customer oriented this place is. All the employees seem very happy and like they enjoy their work. 10/10. Best spot in Little Italy.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service, we will definitely go back
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Janet
San Diego
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was so classy and looked super upscale. We had the calamari, and the cheese wheel fettuccine. We loved the food however it was a bit cold when we received it. Wish it would have been warmer. They gave us free dessert which was super nice of them. Overall I would be back to try other plates and see if it will be better. Super cute for date night, lovely service
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Millie
Exclusive
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We had a reservation for 8pm and we’re seated 30 minutes late. While our server was kind and apologetic about the wait, the food service following was incredibly slow - there was a 30 minute wait between our entree course and dessert, which felt excessive for a slice of tiramisu. Plus the noise made dinner almost unbearable - we were yelling at one another from across the table. The music was far too loud.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food took forever to come out. Server didn’t ask how I wanted my food cooked so it had to get sent back. Restaurant was nice but only for a drink.
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Matthew
Orange County
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our first server only asked us sparkling or still, and never mentioned tap as an option. So we had to ask for the bottle of water to be removed from the bill. Next, we were transferred to a different server who recommended the broccolini as a side. We were surprised to receive regular broccoli, and when we brought it up with the runner/busser, he insisted we were wrong. The server later confirmed they ran out of broccolini and we returned the broccoli for Asparagus. I expected the side of asparagus would be removed from the bill before it was given to us, but we had to ask for it to be removed. We also had to ask for steak knives for our Veal entree. The food wasn’t bad, and running out of an item isn’t uncommon, but the service, back-house communication and execution were sloppy at best.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Everything was good minus one thing. My girlfriend ordered gnocchi and I ordered a filet mignon, my filet came out cold and her food came out decently warm. The flavors were there but it was a bit disappointing that it felt like the food had just been sitting. I'm willing to give them a 2nd chance
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BobbyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from an authentic Italian and outstanding food. The filet mignon glaze was fantastic, as was the calamari and gnocchi sauce.
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KristiD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service surpassed the best, food was amazing & everyone was so friendly. I hope if you go, you get Jennifer for your server. She knows EVERYTHING! And she makes the best recommendations. Far better than we ever expected!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good, but there was an incident with a couple who came in who were clearly intoxicated - and clearly knew the manager and staff. Despite being visibly drunk, they were served a bottle of wine at the bar. They proceeded to spill the bottle of wine all over the floor and the woman fell out of her chair. And no one acknowledged it or cleaned up the mess until my table pointed it out. Really unacceptable and not a great way to get new business for a new restaurant.
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Leslie
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks for HH and food. The server was attentive and the energy was great.
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Roxana
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food for happy hour and the drinks were delicious. the decor and overall ambiance was great . over all an excellent happy hour. 1.50 oysters were a special. treat my girlfriends and I really enjoyed
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants, food, ambiance, service, you name it. I proposed to my girlfriend/fiancé. At the chefs table. This is an amazing establishment!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience at The Heights! Everything tasted great and the staff all wished us happy anniversary. Will definitely be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gio was amazing! The cheese wheel pasta was to die for! I also loved the unexpected cocktail and the espresso martini
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TonyZ
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Way overpriced for quality of food, especially in little Italy where there are many delicious options.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
133 reviews
vip
3.0
133 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice trendy restaurant, great food but service needs to be improved for the price they charge
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately we did not stay to complete our reservation. The restaurant is an awkward layout. Felt like a diner with a veneer of fine dining. The music was obnoxiously loud to the point that diners had to yell to be heard above the noise. My husband noted that the thermostat was just to the right of my head on the wall. And he didn’t want to stare at that as we dined. And on a warm summer night it was dark and claustrophobic. We were excited to try this new Italian dining experience in Little Italy but it did not come through for us.
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JimM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did Happy Hour and we’re very impressed with the people, service and quality. We’re going back tonight for the grand opening.
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DianaF
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, excellent service and attention and the food and drinks were great as well.
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Robin
Las Vegas
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the bar, and both bartenders were very good and helpful. Started with buffalo mozzarella app, very good. Sea bass and linguine and clams were both very good. Will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great new restaurant! The oysters and Seabass were the best I’ve ever had in San Diego.
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briand
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at the heights for happy hour. Walking in they made me feel as if I were family. Food and staff were awesome.
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OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We received outstanding service by the staff. They check on us constantly. I recommend the fettuccini in the cheese wheel, it was to die for. We will be coming back. Anabel was an amazing server with great recommendations. She made sure our friend’s birthday was special.
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MMartin
San Diego
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent with the exception of the shrimp that was overcooked. Our waitress could of been a little friendlier.
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Dhirsch10
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I understand that this is their “soft opening” and they are still working out some issues and developing systems for efficiency. We were not told until later that they don’t have their liquor license yet and the cocktails were not made with real spirits. The appetizers were good, especially the squash blossoms. Our dinners were served at different times, not just a few minutes apart. The chicken was presented beautifully and tasted very good. The lobster cannelloni was delicious, but very rich. The others were fine, but not special. We skipped dessert because the 4 options available were not that exciting. I would have expected the restaurant to be busier on a Friday night after three weeks, but time will tell.
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ErikaL
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff was very nice and welcoming but the food was not as great as we had hoped. This was a one and done for us
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CaraC
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried this new gem during their soft opening weeks. We really loved the ambiance achieved with the redone interior. The drinks were delicious. We had the carpaccio appetizer to share and then the oxtail pasta and the scallops. Really exceptional. Portions were just right and we left feeling satisfied, not stuffed. Will definitely be heading back to try other things on the menu!
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The Heights is rated 4.3 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101-2252

Additional information

Cross street
W Fir St
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theheights-sd.com/
Phone number
(619) 539-7344

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What 48 people are saying

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