Top rated Italian restaurants in San Diego, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Italian restaurants in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 118 places from Italian restaurant category.

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Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant

Italian restaurant

👍👍 The last time I was in San Diego I really wanted to come here and made a reservation only to find out I made it for the wrong day and they had a private event going. So when I came back this weekend, we tried again and they did not disappoint. The owner (I believe he is the owner) was absolutely wo...

4.90 (258 reviews)

Cesarina

Restaurant

Stylish destination with a terrace serving traditional Italian dishes, with a vegan menu.

$$$ $

4.80 (1.6K reviews)

Zia Gourmet Pizza

Pizza restaurant

Innovative thin-crust pies with toppings including lemon garlic chicken, caramelized pears & capers.

$ $$$

4.80 (542 reviews)

Baci Restaurant

Italian restaurant

Refined Italian fare served up by black-tie waiters in dark, opulent dining rooms or a breezy patio.

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4.80 (511 reviews)

Bronx Pizza

Pizza restaurant

A simple menu of thin-crust pies & calzones lures longtime fans to this no-frills, cash-only joint.

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4.70 (4.4K reviews)

Piacere Mio

Italian restaurant

Diners dig into traditional Italian fare at these romantic locales with exposed wood beams & bricks.

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4.70 (1.2K reviews)

Parma Cucina Italiana

Italian restaurant

Convivial kitchen dishing up traditional Italian fare, plus afternoon coffee & snacks.

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4.70 (799 reviews)

Enoteca Adriano

Italian restaurant

Refined Italian fare includes burrata & pasta served in a homey, intimate space with outdoor patio.

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4.70 (640 reviews)

Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 An amazing higher-end pizza spot off Turquoise. Their food reeks of quality. The pizza sauce is savory and memorable, as is the basil and mozzarella! Their salads are also super good. Service is insane here as well. The staff is very helpful and sweet. This is a great spot for a date or a small part...

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4.70 (612 reviews)

Cucina Basilico

Italian restaurant

Laid-back hub for Northern Italian dining with housemade pastas, salads, starters & limited entrees.

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4.70 (518 reviews)

Oltre Mare

Italian restaurant

Quaint, down-to-earth restaurant for multi-course Italian meals including pasta & seafood.

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4.70 (407 reviews)

Osteria Cotto e Mangiato

Italian restaurant

👍👍 It’s really funny how there are clichés that are true and good. This restaurant feels like family from the moment you enter. They greet you with such kindness, and you wouldn’t even realize it’s the owner serving your table. The vibe is romantic and lively. there are business dinners and first dates...

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4.70 (68 reviews)