Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego

January 10, 2009 by Allison Davis  
Filed under Featured, Italian, Restaurants

I will let you in on an insider secret, San Diego has some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had!  I know that Southern California would not be your first guess for where to get authentic Italian cuisine, however if you take a trip down to Little Italy you will discover some hidden gems that give an unforgettable dining experience.  Below are the ten best Italian restaurants in San Diego:

1. Petrini’s Restaurant

619-595-0322
610 W Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101

2. Old Venice Italian Restaurant Caffe & Bar

619-222-5888
2910 Canon
San Diego, CA 92106

3. The Godfather

858-560-1747
7878 Clairemont Mesa Bl
San Diego, CA 92111

4. Primavera Ristorante

619-435-0454
932 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

5. Buca di Beppo

619-233-7272
705 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

6. Asti Ristorante

619-232-8844
728 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

7. Dimille’s Italian Restaurant

619-283-3153
3492 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

8. Piatti Ristorante & Bar

858-454-1589
2182 Avenida de la Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037

9. Trattoria La Strada

619-239-3400
705 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

10. Vivace

760-603-6800
Four Seasons Resort Aviara
7100 Four Seasons Point
Carlsbad, CA 92011

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