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Award-winning

Solare Ristorante Lounge

Name: Solare Ristorante Lounge
Address: 2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA, United States, 92106
Telephone: (619) 270-9670
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2215 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients. including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 270-9670
Website
https://solarelounge.com/?y_source=1_OTMzMzU0NzMtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
PRIVATE ROOMS are available. Please contact us at info@solarelounge.com or 619-270-9670 or visit our website for more information.
Private party facilities
We offer a full lounge and bar offering a deep selection of wines, beers, and craft cocktails. Even our design and interior is rooted in organic elements, like teak for the customized furnishings, and natural wood floors & fabrics imported from Bali.
Private party contact
Petra Belliti: (855) 504-4736

Location
2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Point Loma
Cross street
Roosevelt Road
Parking details
There is plenty of FREE parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner at Solare!
Feb 14, 2024 only
You will love this — Valentine’s Day dinner at Solare! Come enjoy an awesome romantic Italian experience. Make your reservations now as we will sell out for our special dinner this evening. Reserve now to get the best seating times and tables. An awesome Italian prix fixe menu dinner. A complimentary rose for each couple!
Solare Christmas Eve Dinner
Dec 24, 2023 only
Ciao! This is Randy at Solare Ristorante. Please join us for a special 4-course Italian Christmas Eve dinner with lots of selections -- a Holiday Feast with traditional dishes from Italy! Seating starting at 4:30pm. $68 for adults and Kid Friendly Menus available too.
New Year's Eve Dinner & Party
Dec 31, 2023 only
Ciao! This is Randy at Solare Ristorante. We have a fabulous 4-course New Year's Eve Dinner & and Party! Seatings before 6pm at $78 - and $88 starting at 6pm. Great DJ, Champagne Toast, and Party till 2am. Full bar available. $99 Marriott rooms. Join us at Solare!

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What 2,215 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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

2,215 Reviews

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DavidN
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was excellent, but no ambiance. It was loud, and the exposed metal shelves of wine make it feel like you're dining in a store. Service was slow, and mixed up...but again, the food was fantastic.
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AngieG
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and great service. It was a little cold outside on the patio in early December.
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Cindy
San Diego
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Solare is the best! Six of us enjoyed a truly magical holiday evening with perfect corner seating (we could hear each other talk) and excellent food: fantastic and huge tomahawk pork, scrumptious fish special in amazing sauce, and tasty fettuccine with shrimp. Portion sizes are great. Wine selection was endless and the wine steward came out and gave us a great wine history lesson. Our server, Julia, was excellent, attentive, yet never rushing us. We enjoyed a long, leisurely Christmas get-together that was really memorable. We all will be back!
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CindaB
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Only comment was the bread. Italian restaurants should have good Italian bread not rolls.
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ally
Hawaii
148 reviews
vip
4.0
148 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The special lobster and pasta dish was very good. Consistently good service, food, drink.
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GeraldC
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A little loud but not surprised. Holiday season and everybody was very intergenic. Awesome Restaurant!
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JenniferM
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food is great. Our server was good once we were finally seated at our table, and then eventually greeted.
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YolandaM
San Diego
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a lovely experience...the food was magnificent, the setting was lovely and the service was top-notch! We were welcomed warmly and treated like honored family. I would recommend this to anyone who loves Italian cuisine, or good food.
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apressea
San Diego
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Italian food in San Diego...everything about the experience was off the charts!
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MichelleT
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I had a cute table on the patio. Our wine and dinners were just delicious as I knew they would be. The waitress, Sarah was friendly and efficient. The hostess was also very warm and welcoming. I will come back again soon for a special evening. This place is always excellent!
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KenC
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live 70 miles north of Solare, so every time we go to San Diego we always make it a point to eat there, it never disappoints!
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GlenK
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Mostly excellent italian (a lot of sicilian and southern) dishes. Excellent service. Something the restaurant, and the entire Liberty Station, can do nothing about is the deafening noise of the jets taking off and landing, directly overhead. Minus the noise, its a great experience on the porch but the jets make it impossible to talk and listen quite often. My best advice is to eat inside.
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Chelsea
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great ambiance, fair prices, good service every time! We can’t wait to go back
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kjmaxis
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Very noisy. Food was mediocre . Lasagne was especially disappointing for a so called Italian restaurant
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Merrilee
Salt Lake City
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always one of our fav spots!! Enjoyed a lovely meal with special friends!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The special are always delicious. They are truly special. Something new and delicious. The Sheepshead Fish was delicate and delicious perfectly prepared. The sauce was tasty but not our preference, had a strong smoke flavor. Able to eat the dish without sauce was easy.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The special fish was to die for! Excellent service and truly delicious food. A wonderful meal!
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buenabrenda
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Met my gfs for Friendsgiving, they liked Solare. The pear & gorgonzola pizza and focaccia bread were delicious.
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DebbieP
San Diego
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Three people at the table ordered a Lemon Drop. When the waiter brought them two of the glasses were the same and the third significantly smaller. When we asked him about it he said it was a different shape but same size. After I finished my drink I poured water to the top of my glass and then poured the water in the other drink glass. The water only went up to a little over half the glass so I got about half the Lemon Drop the other two did. The waiter lied about the glasses holding the same amount. How cheap can you get! I can’t believe the bar tender poured the drinks that way and that the server served them. The food was ok but very small portions. No complimentary bread. The waiter was rude. Won’t be back.
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WajmaL
Portland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Terrible services and overpriced bad food. The waiter was not friendly, although the rest of the staff were.
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rozM
Los Angeles
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I chose your restaurant after I saw you had earned a Michelin star. The food was good but the service wasn’t up to my expectations. Once the first pour of wine was given the staff never came to replenish our glasses. A soup spoon was not delivered when the soup was brought to the table. Napkins were never refilled when someone got up
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ToniG
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We keep coming back because the food is consistently great. The service is 5 Stars every single time. I love the organic salad so much and the organic wine selection. One of my favorite places to go before seeing a movie at the LOT.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience,, fabulous food ,, best service,,friendly atmosphere
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Terrible
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant with delicious lobster/pasta special. Will definitely return.
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TedM
Phoenix
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
3 very large parties 10 plus people. Service was all hands on deck. Staff was polite and helpful. The food was very slow to come out. It was hot and very good food. Cocktails were also good.
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EleDoc
St. Louis
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent and the heater kept our outside table very comfortable.
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MaggieB
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food a service were superb! I will sit inside next time for more ambience tho. Recommend the scallops and tiramisu! Oh and my cafe americano was soooo good. The arancini appetizer was tasty but a bit small for the price. Definitely will return!
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rosechick
San Diego
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We loved the food but service was slow and it was super noisy. Maybe should find a less busy time to go.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Party of 7. Tried many dishes including two specials, the mushroom risotto & lobster pasta. Lobster pasta was very nice and tasty. The mushroom was nothing special. We also had the house made bread which was very good. Two of us had salads, my apple salad was just ok. I would say the pasta dishes and bread and drinks were the best thing on the table. Service was excellent.
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Becky
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can’t believe I haven’t been here sooner! An impeccable dinner with excellent service . Will definitely be back soon.
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Omniguy
San Diego
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are looking for a gourmet dinner that can be customized to your dietary needs and tastebuds, this is the place. The homemade pasta and raviolis are awesome! We split a Caesar salad before the entrees that was delicious. They have an extensive wine menu as well. Service was excellent!
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bleset
San Diego
198 reviews
vip
5.0
198 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Excellent food and a wonderful wine selection. Staff is attentive and very knowledgeable. Kitchen is flexible and caters to the customer
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dennism1176
San Diego
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been to Solare many times. The food and service is always good. I just wish the kitchen was not so backed up. 30 minutes for the entree to arrive.
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JimM
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a wonderful restaurant in Liberty Station. The service was excellent and very friendly. The menu is loaded with great entrees and my glass of red wine was very good and the bottle was just opened. Wish we could have stayed for dessert, but had a concert to catch. We are planning to come back with friends next time, it’s that good!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As usual food was delicious. We were a group of 7 and the staff was wonderful! Solare is a must eat at restaurant every time we are in town!
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StevenS
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All categories of an elegant and delightful dinner were met. Recommend enthusiastically. I just wish people dining here would dress appropriately to the ambience that this restaurant represents. But that’s SOCAL culture I guess. IMHO
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A8000family
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our server, James, had a large party next to us. In the middle of taking their order, he tells us he will be right with us. When he came over, we ordered a bottle of rose first and asked if we could order the rest of our food too as we were ready and knew what we wanted. We come here often and know what we like. He kind of rolled his eyes and seemed annoyed but he took it down. He served us once before. James brought a bottle of sparking something on ice. Before he opened it, I said, that is not the bottle we ordered is it - he says yes. I was like, no it’s not. This is sparking- James offered to bring the wine list over to look at it again. As James took a glance of the menu on his way back over to us, he saw he was wrong, he told us that and had someone else bring the right bottle. When James opened my husbands beer, he spattered beer on my husbands shirt and pants, looked, then continued to pour. I told him “you spilled some of that on my husband” and James turned an eye to look then looked back breathing what I think was “sorry” through the side of his mouth. James stopped checking on us, didn’t respond when we said “thank you” or even bat an eye. It’s ok to say you are welcome. When ordering, I asked if we could add a side of the saffron risotto. James said that it will depend on the chef “if he has time” … I was thinking, what?!? He didn’t let us know if we were getting the risotto - I had to ask if the chef was able to approve the risotto order. He went back to check and brought a side of risotto but not the saffron risotto. I didn’t want to say anything else to him after that. We waited so long for the check that my husband had to walk over to to register to ask James himself. We also had to ask for a printed receipt as we asked but never got it. The food was great. Burrata, Cesar , Lamb chops, eggplant parm - we order the same thing every 2-3 weeks here. We still tipped 15% + but I will prob ensure we don’t sit in James section ever again.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food at a great value. Only detractor when sitting outside are the airplanes taking off from Lindbergh. Risotto with truffles was highly recommended by our party.
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Pcm1127
Kansas City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful! The food was fantastic! Service was great. This is now on my dining list for Point Loma! I highly recommend this place. Fresh pasta, perfect.
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ReneeL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The service was so-so compared to previous times I've been to this restaurant. Only one waitress for the whole dining room. Didn't come back to check on us until way later. Disappointed about our waitress.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Solare Ristorante Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 270-9670.

Solare Ristorante Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 2215 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
Roosevelt Road
Neighborhood
Point Loma
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is plenty of FREE parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://solarelounge.com/?y_source=1_OTMzMzU0NzMtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(619) 270-9670
Catering
PRIVATE ROOMS are available. Please contact us at info@solarelounge.com or 619-270-9670 or visit our website for more information.
Private party facilities
We offer a full lounge and bar offering a deep selection of wines, beers, and craft cocktails. Even our design and interior is rooted in organic elements, like teak for the customized furnishings, and natural wood floors & fabrics imported from Bali.
Private party contact
Petra Belliti: (855) 504-4736

Featured in

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Solare Ristorante Lounge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner at Solare!

Solare Christmas Eve Dinner

New Year's Eve Dinner & Party

Popular dishes

Pere & Gorgonzola

Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Pappardelle Bolognese

Menu

What 2,215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Solare Ristorante Lounge offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Solare Ristorante Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Solare Ristorante Lounge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day