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Asti Ristorante, San Diego, CA

Asti Ristorante

4.6
4.6
1636 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Since 1994, Asti has been serving locals and visitors authentic Italian cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Whether you dine on our lively patio, or choose to sit inside and enjoy the beautiful artwork and brick walls, you're sure to have an unforgettable dining experience.

Each dish on our menu, from our selection of antipasti, handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and quality steaks, is inspired by the delicious flavors of Northern Italy. While some restaurants offer small plates, Asti continues to serve up delicious abundance, all freshly and individually prepared to order. With an extensive vintage wine selection and knowledgeable staff, we deliver a true Italian dining experience that will leave your palate asking for more!



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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

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Private dining

Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 232-8844
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Romero
  • Catering
    Catering Menu - Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    For over 20 years, Asti has specialized in group events. From Engagement, Holiday and Birthday Parties to corporate events, Asti is sure to make it special. Asti provides semi-private dining for those looking for a more private dining experience. Buyouts are also a great option.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Ramirez: (619) 232-8844
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    5th Avenue, Between F and G Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MTS bus at Broadway and 5th ave. San Diego Trolley at C St. and 5th Ave.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Kid-friendly

1,636 Reviews
  1. LongBeachResident

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We met at Asti for a business dinner. The wait staff was attention and helpfully. The wine list is wonderful. Food was delicious (I had scallops and shrimp.) . I would suggest is to find a way to make it easy for people to pay individually for their meal. We figured out how to sort out the charges, but it was a rather painful process in any case, our waiter did his best, was kind, informative, and did his best to accommodate our needs. It would be helpful to have prices on the specials listing. And it would be great to let us know that sometimes substitutions come with an extra charge. But overall, we had a great time. We enjoyed the food and ambiance.  

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Excellent server. The chicken-mushroom special was great. The Michelangelo pasta dish was meh.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everybody Raved about the food. Can’t wait go back

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  4. Kris

    Naples

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks again to Mark and the team for another fabulous evening at Asti!! Kris & Chris

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  5. Toliv75

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food in San Diego, hands down. Asti is a must!

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  6. Silverado

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner at Asti. It was quite crowded so it was pretty noisy, I don't think it would always be that noisy. Food was delicious and inventive. I had rigatoni with burrata on top. Delicious, but the burrata was very cold. That was an odd combination. Perhaps burrata needs to be cold

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  7. FK6040

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our best meal in San Diego. The food was so good. I highly recommend the Rigatoni Rugatino it was soooo good. But really everything was so good - we all shared. And the bottomless Bellinis. And sitting outside was amazing. And Tiramisu. Best Thanksgiving ever. Thank you!

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  8. Chris

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought a large group here last year at an annual convention and had such a great meal and experience, we decided to come back. The food is great and the service is outstanding. We had a group of 15. The food was served to everyone within 2 minutes from first to last plate. The server was very attentive on both occasions. The ambiance of the restaurant is great. It's small and comfortable. The restaurant is quiet and not filled with loud music or an echo chamber like a lot of restaurants are designed these days.

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  9. Kris

    Naples

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great evening at a downtown gem! Our thanks to Mark and team -- well done! See you Saturday/ Kris & Chris

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  10. AWG49

    San Diego

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Juan was very attentive and helpful. The rib-eye he recommended was delicious. Reasonable prices.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was incredible and the food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend if you like fabulous Italian cuisine.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, so accommodating! Lobster ravioli was also delicious!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Location is great in the Gaslamp. The service and food were amazing!!

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  14. xnyyorkr

    Orange County

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server was friendly and knew the menu well. He offered the specials, as well as his favorites. The food was vey good.

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  15. JulesTools

    Indiana

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and very good food. Will definitely make this restaurant a return visit.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best Italian food we have had. It is comparable to restaurants in Italy. Service was timely and fun. A terrific way to celebrate our anniversary. Can't wait until we can return.

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  17. MicahL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Asti was a solid choice for our group of 5. Entrees we’re good and they came out hot and quick. Service was decent. It’s a little over priced for what you get but so is everything in the Gaslamp District. Overall a good choice for dinner as it is less of a bar/club scene than other restaurants in the area.

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  18. GregM

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service with an outstanding wine list. Cant wait to return again soon.

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  19. lwall

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were great. We come here every time we come to San Diego.

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  20. MichaelM

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service. Seated outside on the parklet - nice pedestrian vibe and great people watching.

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  21. BrandonL

    Baton Rouge

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Seems like the waiter was on drugs. The food was good. We had a good time. The caprice was amazing. But the lobster was undercooked.

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  22. Randy

    Chicago

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious, and the service was fast and friendly. We got the D’Asti salad and the Cavatelle Michelangelo, and the meal was outstanding. We will definitely be back

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  23. Bruchko2000

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was great, but our main server was unprofessional. Support staff was fantastic. We would visit again, but only if we had a different waiter.

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  24. ElizabethS

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    We order the shrimp and scallops with a side of pasta - because the kitchen misunderstood the waitress and had to redo the pasta our meal was not hot and was pricey. Also we were told to upgrade to the pasta side was $5 and when the bill came it was $10 each. The cannoli were soggy. Wouldn’t go back with so many good choices.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. Started raining outside and staff moved us indoors despite how full the restaurant was.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Slower service but great food. Would 10/10 go again.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    The food was not good. I went with my husband and our kids and order different plates. The food was expensive and not worth the money!! B

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  28. Sonoma

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The heart of Gaslamp and the city where Petco meet nightlife on a street dedicated to pedestrians. Zero car traffic! The maitre-d is quick with a joke. Ask about the zoo.

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  29. JohnP

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Asti is exceptional. Great food and staff. A must visit if you are in San Diego

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  30. ReneK

    Houston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great atmosphere and the food was good. Service was good. Just a bit pricey.

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  31. janisr

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Well. My daughter had the seafood pasta and got sick in their small bathroom. The server wasn’t much help and tried to say it was some other reason but not the food.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waite as fantastic. Great food. Loved the outdoor scene.

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  33. FletcherB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about our experience. We had our 13 & 14 year old kids with us and are visiting from NZ…. They also loved it. We sat outside and watched the world go by, service was awesome, food was delicious

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  34. Doc4foodies

    San Diego

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Eat at Asti often and have not been disappointed until this last visit. The food was good as usual but the service was poor. The ambiance was disrupted by a prolonged and uncoordinated table shuffling back and forth in preparation for apparently two large parties.

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  35. JTID

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Asti never disappoints. Food is always on point. Mark is the best.

    1 person found this helpful

  36. Carryll

    Phoenix

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite Gaslamp restaurant! Never disappoints, always excellent!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great restaurant with wonderful food and great service!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great customer service - Eric was proper and professional. Great time and the view as magical

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  39. JackV

    Brisbane

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was awesome, great service. The food was top knotch and delicious. Will be back.

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  40. KarynB

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group of 4 dined at Asti Ristorante before attending a live show downtown. We sat outside and enjoyed food from both the regular menu and the Happy Hour menu. The food was terrific and our server, Mark, was absolutely delightful. He took GREAT care of us and we would highly recommend to others!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Asti Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Asti Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 232-8844.

Asti Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 1636 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Asti Ristorante

728 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th Avenue, Between F and G Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MTS bus at Broadway and 5th ave. San Diego Trolley at C St. and 5th Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Romero
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 232-8844
  • Catering
    Catering Menu - Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    For over 20 years, Asti has specialized in group events. From Engagement, Holiday and Birthday Parties to corporate events, Asti is sure to make it special. Asti provides semi-private dining for those looking for a more private dining experience. Buyouts are also a great option.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Ramirez: (619) 232-8844
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