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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,847)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(5,953)Ocean Beach - 3
The Henry - Coronado
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,791)Coronado - 4
Duke's La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.6(6,823)La Jolla - 5
Benihana - San Diego, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•3.7(7,764)Mission Valley
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STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,510)Downtown - 2
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.7(8,470)La Jolla - 3
insideOUT
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(2,605)Hillcrest - 4
C-Level
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(5,306)Downtown - 5
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.7(8,285)Little Italy
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Herb & Wood
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(6,726)Little Italy - 2
Marisi
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.5(1,265)La Jolla - 3
Kettner Exchange
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,481)Little Italy - 4
Cloak + Petal
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.6(1,061)Little Italy - 5
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(7,201)Banker's Hill
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Trattoria Da Sofia
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(288)Trattoria da Sofia is a brand new Italian restaurant located in the charming Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Trattoria da Sofia features delicious, comforting Italian dishes paired with warm Italian hospitality. By day, the Trattoria is your new favorite coffee shop and cafe.Bleu Boheme
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(3,639)"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."
Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.
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- GGabrielleVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent food - dining at Leila is an experience!More infoLEILAPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• North Park•4.8
- KkristinaSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoGood food and not too many people, the spicy rigatoni was my favoriteMore infoTrattoria Da SofiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kensington•4.7
- CCraigCalifornia Central Coast •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoA fantastic menu, with superb preparation. Service was extremely knowledgeable and politely attentive. This was our third time there, and like a fine wine the place gets better with age!More infoBleu BohemePrice: Expensive• French• Kensington•4.6
- SShaneSan Diego •5 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoFilling and quiet until the brunch crowd rolled in. We went early. The service and food were delicious. Definitely will be back!More infoMadiPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Kensington•4.7
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Travelers love stopping in Kensington on their way through San Diego. It is well-known for seafood since it's near the coast of California. The clams, lobster, tuna, and other seafood are fresh at marketplaces and restaurants. Fish sandwiches are local favorites, and the fish may be gently seared or fully cooked. It is also served raw in the forms of sushi, sashimi, and ceviche at many fusion restaurants. Kensington is also home to mom and pop stores on the east end. These small eateries have been in business for decades, and they are highly regarded here. This neighborhood has a mix of old and adventurous when it comes to cuisine.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Kensington (San Diego) is Ponce's Mexican Restaurant- Kensington
The best vegetarian restaurants in Kensington (San Diego) are Trattoria Da Sofia, Madi and Bleu Boheme
The restaurants with the best service in Kensington (San Diego) are Ponce's Mexican Restaurant- Kensington, Trattoria Da Sofia and Bleu Boheme
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Kensington (San Diego) are Ponce's Mexican Restaurant- Kensington, Bleu Boheme and Madi