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Buona Forchetta
South Park
“The Neapolitan pizza that South Park was waiting for”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.9
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Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant
Little Italy
$ · Italian · 2.5
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Pazzos Italian
Ocean Beach
$ · Restaurants · 2.5
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Sfizio Italian street food
Mission Beach
$ · Restaurants · 2.5
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Maurizio's Trattoria Italiana
Encinitas
“An elegant, yet relaxed spot for classic Italian dining with a kids menu & dog-friendly patio.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Lupi Italian Restaurant
Bird Rock
“Urban-chic spot with indoor-outdoor seating, serving Roman cooking with boutique & artisan wines.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Osteria Cotto e Mangiato
East Village
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Zia Gourmet Pizza
Normal Heights
“Innovative thin-crust pies with toppings including lemon garlic chicken, caramelized pears & capers.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach
$$ · Pizza · 2.4
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Venice Pizza House Since 1954
City Heights
“Landmark pizzeria firing pies as well as a selection of homemade pastas, sandwiches & salads.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Buon Appetito Restaurant
Little Italy
“Intimate trattoria pairs generous plates of Italian fare with bottles from the neighboring wine bar.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Trattoria da Sofia
Kensington
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Saffron Pizza Kitchen
East Village
$ · Pizza · 2.4
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Rusticucina
North Park
“Relaxed Italian restaurant fixing up pasta & meat dishes, plus happy-hour specials & weekend brunch.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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RoVino Restaurant + Bar
Little Italy
“Rotisserie chicken, homemade pasta & wine served in warm environs with a snug sidewalk patio.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Best Pizza & Brew
Encinitas
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Operacaffe
Gaslamp Quarter
“Tuscan & Florentine cooking by a husband-wife team at this warm eatery with sidewalk seating.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Roman Wolves
Little Italy
$ · Italian · 2.4
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Piacere Mio
South Park
“Diners dig into traditional Italian fare at these romantic locales with exposed wood beams & bricks.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Hungry Lu's
Ocean Beach
“Relaxed Italian-style deli & bakery selling heaping subs & house-baked cookies & breads.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Cori Pastificio Trattoria
North Park
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Parma Cucina Italiana
Hillcrest
“Convivial kitchen dishing up traditional Italian fare, plus afternoon coffee & snacks.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Lucca Italian Sandwich Shop
Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Romanella Cucina Romana
Clairemont
$ · Pizza · 2.4
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Monzu Fresh Pasta
East Village
“Airy, light-filled cafe specializing in fresh organic Italian pasta with seasonal ingredients.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Prendi E Vai
Little Italy
$ · Italian · 2.4
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Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina
Hillcrest
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani
Little Italy
$ · Pizza · 2.4
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Enoteca Adriano
Pacific Beach
“Refined Italian fare includes burrata & pasta served in a homey, intimate space with outdoor patio.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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CUCINA urbana
Bankers Hill
“Reclaimed wood lines this stylish, contemporary Italian restaurant & wine shop with craft cocktails.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Al Teatro Panini Grill
Little Italy
“European-inspired cafe offering up a selection of panini & salads in a comfortable & stylish space.”
$ · Italian · 2.4
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East Coast Pizza
Encinitas
“New York–style slices feature at this beachy nook with simple decor & outdoor seating.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Siamo Napoli Restaurant
North Park
“Pizzas, pastas, salads & desserts in a trendy Italian hub with hanging plants & plaster walls.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Criscito Pizza
Carmel Valley
$$ · Pizza · 2.4
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Il Posto
South Park
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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Bistro Pazzo
La Jolla
“Quaint Italian eatery serving red-sauce classics, specialty dishes & wine in a comfortable setting.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Bencotto
Little Italy
“Chic bi-level eatery famed for artisanal Italian eats, including handmade pasta & classic desserts.”
$$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Catania
La Jolla
“Perched atop La Plaza Center, this coastal Italian specialist serves up wood-fired pizzas & more.”
$$$ · Pizza · 2.4
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Piazza 1909
La Jolla
“Pasta, pizza & other Italian dishes made with local ingredients, served in a 1909 beach house.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
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Romanissimo Cucina Italiana
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Italian · 2.4
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Dora Ristorante
University City
$ · Italian · 2.3
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Roma Mia
Gaslamp Quarter
“Bustling hub dishing up pasta dishes & classic Italian entrees in a warm atmosphere.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3
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Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
North Park
“Relaxed spot for deep-dish pies, Chicago dogs & Italian beef sandwiches, plus local brews.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
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De Luca's Restaurant
North Park
“Pasta, pizza, sandwiches & salads offered with wine & beer in a colorful counter-serve setup.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
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Isola Pizza Bar
La Jolla
“Sleek, contemporary pizzeria & wine bar slinging inspired Neapolitan-style pies & small plates.”
$$ · Pizza · 2.3
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Manhattan Of La Jolla
La Jolla
“Enduring Italian eatery lures locals with traditional dishes, elegant environs & weekly live jazz.”
$$$ · Italian · 2.3
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Dobson's Bar & Restaurant
Gaslamp Quarter
“Long-standing upscale eatery known for a welcoming vibe & Californian fare with Continental touches.”
$$$ · Italian · 2.3
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Ristorante Illando
Little Italy
“Traditional Tuscan comfort food served in a second story space with rustic-chic decor.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3
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Allegro Restaurant and Bar
Little Italy
“Airy restaurant with a terrace offering handmade pasta dishes, with vegan options.”
$$$ · Italian · 2.3
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Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge
Gaslamp Quarter
“Veteran eatery serves refined, carefully sourced Italian fare in a romantic, white-tablecloth space.”
$$$ · Italian · 2.3