The best restaurants in Little Italy, according to people who actually live here.
Once a fishing village, now San Diego's densest concentration of excellent restaurants. India Street is the main artery. The Saturday farmers' market is unmissable.
Little Italy
“A seafood restaurant that actually respects its fish”
$$$ · Restaurants · 7.4
Little Italy
“San Diego's most theatrical steakhouse”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.9
Little Italy
“Richard Blais's San Diego flagship”
$$$ · Restaurants · 2.9
Little Italy
“The rooftop is the main event — sunset views over the bay with craft cocktails”
$$$ · Restaurants · 2.8
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$ · Mediterranean · 2.5

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$ · Mexican · 2.5
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$ · Italian · 2.5
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$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Little Italy
“Fashionable restaurant showcasing high-end steak & Asian fusion dishes in a luxurious atmosphere.”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Little Italy
“High-end seafood & bay views presented in a white-tablecloth setting upstairs from the Fish Market.”
$$$ · Seafood · 2.4
Little Italy
“Fun spot for chicken and egg dishes with stylish outdoor seating, a full bar, and a bocce court.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Little Italy
“Taxidermy & old books line the walls of this hip gastropub, serving seasonal eats & craft cocktails.”
$$ · American · 2.4

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$ · Pizza · 2.4

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$ · Italian · 2.4
Little Italy
“Warm lounge offering grilled meats, wraps & Mediterranean flavors, plus beers & shisha pipes.”
$ · Mediterranean · 2.4
Little Italy
“European-inspired cafe offering up a selection of panini & salads in a comfortable & stylish space.”
$ · Italian · 2.4

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$ · Italian · 2.4

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$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

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“Rotisserie chicken, homemade pasta & wine served in warm environs with a snug sidewalk patio.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
Little Italy
“Whimsical New Zealand-themed pub serving upscale bar fare & a large selection of draft beers.”
$$ · American · 2.4
Little Italy
“Intimate trattoria pairs generous plates of Italian fare with bottles from the neighboring wine bar.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
Little Italy
“Sprawling, upscale locale serving rustic, wood-fired dishes & old-school cocktails.”
$$$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

Little Italy
“Chic bi-level eatery famed for artisanal Italian eats, including handmade pasta & classic desserts.”
$$$ · Italian · 2.4
Little Italy
“Airy waterfront venue specializing in seafood and meat dishes, including oysters, plus brunch and craft drinks.”
$$$ · Seafood · 2.3
Little Italy
“Comfortable restaurant offering homestyle pasta & seafood dishes, plus cocktails.”
$ · Pizza · 2.3
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$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Little Italy
“Bustling outpost of a small chain serving margaritas & California-inspired Mexican eats.”
$$ · Mexican · 2.3
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$ · Restaurants · 2.3
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$$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
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“Snug counter for hearty bowls of ramen & Japanese comfort grub in an industrial-chic setting.”
$$ · Japanese · 2.3

Little Italy
“Upbeat eatery serves up traditional Italian cooking, plus features a wine bar & vast outdoor patio.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3

Little Italy
“Rustic-chic hot spot known for its large patio, happy hour & diverse menu of refined Italian eats.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3

Little Italy
“Quaint wine bar pairs global vintages with small plates & panini on the patio or in the cozy lounge.”
$ · Italian · 2.3
Little Italy
“Contemporary Italian cooking with vegan options offered in warm digs with reclaimed wood & a patio.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3
Little Italy
“Breakfast specialist serving up a menu of classic favorites such as flapjacks & biscuits.”
$$ · Mexican · 2.3
Little Italy
“No-frills pizzeria offering thin-crust pies, pasta & panini, plus a welcoming back patio.”
$ · Pizza · 2.3

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$ · Tacos · 2.3

Little Italy
“Traditional Tuscan comfort food served in a second story space with rustic-chic decor.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3
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$ · Mediterranean · 2.3

Little Italy
“Argentinean specialties, including empanadas, hearty steaks & Malbecs at this warm, refined eatery.”
$$ · Steakhouse · 2.3
Little Italy
“Buzzy cafe known for its array of gourmet desserts, including flower-topped cakes & cupcakes.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Little Italy
$ · Mediterranean · 2.3

Little Italy
“Italian cafe serving baked goods, pizza, gelato & more in a modern space with colorful mosaic tiles.”
$$ · Pizza · 2.3

Little Italy
“This sleek eatery serves handmade pastas, gourmet pizzas & Italian street food plus weekend brunch.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3
Little Italy
“Airy restaurant with a terrace offering handmade pasta dishes, with vegan options.”
$$$ · Italian · 2.3

Little Italy
“Stylish Italian restaurant with Pop Art decor & a marble-topped bar serving modern Sicilian fare.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3

Little Italy
“Lasagna, pizza & old-world Italian cooking in an old-school setting, plus a gourmet deli & market.”
$$ · Pizza · 2.3

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$ · Pizza · 2.3

Little Italy
“Modern counter-serve burger spot serving grass-fed beef, free-range turkey & quinoa varieties.”
$$ · American · 2.3

Little Italy
“Airy-industrial beer hall serving cocktails, wine, pizza, charcuterie & cheese plus sports on TVs.”
$$ · Pizza · 2.3