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A photo of Lala restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(422)
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• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 24 times today
From the service, food and the music 10/10! Best experience and amazing staff
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4.6
Exceptional(1073)
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• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 66 times today
Happy hour was fun! Food was good! I recommend The truffled fries, the hot honey pizza and the Romaine salad, staff very attentive too
A photo of Antica Trattoria restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2593)
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• Contemporary Italian • La Mesa
Booked 21 times today
Outstanding, as always. This neighborhood gem never disappoints.
A photo of North Italia - Fashion Valley restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3210)
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• Contemporary Italian • Mission Valley
Booked 97 times today
Had a the short rib and it was delicious. We had a really nice evening.
A photo of Cardellino restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(318)
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• Contemporary Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 40 times today
Everything was delicious. Cannot say enough good about the food. Our server was a real pro. She never wrote anything down. Her attention to detail was impressive. Did I mention that everything we ordered from the crostini, to the roasted green beans, to the Sunday Night Pasta with short ribs to the New York Strip Steak was absolutely perfect and delicious!!!
A photo of Limoncello La Mesa restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(499)
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• Contemporary Italian • North Park
Booked 13 times today
This was our second visit to the restaurant, and once again, we had a very enjoyable experience. The service was excellent, and our waiter was attentive and offered helpful recommendations on both the specials and the regular menu. We started with the arancini, followed by chicken parmigiana for me and lasagna for my husband. Both dishes were fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience, and we look forward to returning!
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4.8
Exceptional(924)
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• Contemporary Italian • North Park
Booked 16 times today
One of our favorite restaurants in San Diego. Consistent, authentic Italians cooking with quality ingredients. Ben had been waiting on us for almost 2 years and has been absolutely amazing. Polite, knowledgable, timely, considerate. Highly recommend Cori.
A photo of Barbusa restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4893)
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• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 56 times today
Great experience I would definitely go back there again
A photo of Ciccia Osteria restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(700)
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• Contemporary Italian • Barrio Logan
Booked 25 times today
Very nice and cozy location , food was great and service was excellent 🍽️
A photo of Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge restaurant
4.2
Awesome(586)
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• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 50 times today
Pick this place to Celebrate my Sister Birthday and did rsvp hostess give us a table very quickly and wished Happy Birthday waiter very attentive and answered questions made great suggestions food arrived very prompt nice presentation and delicious got a little dessert for my Sister sang happy birthday thank you for making this wonderful time ..

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  • Serge' A .
    San Diego •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Neighborhood gem! We always enjoy the great food and service! Definitely recommend !
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    Savoie Italian Eatery$$$$• Italian• Chula Vista / Bonita
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    4.7
  • Cathy
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We normally go for muscles, but they were out so Danielle our waitress recommended the tiger shrimp, good choice! Had the Caprese salad it was excellent!  Always a good experience at Alexander’s.  Looking forward to pizza night. Danielle was great, friendly, professional, kind, definitely an asset to Alexander’s on 30th!
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    Alexander's on 30th$$$$• Italian• North Park
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    4.7
  • MarkGold
    San Diego •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Outstanding, as always. This neighborhood gem never disappoints.
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    Antica Trattoria$$$$• Contemporary Italian• La Mesa
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    4.8
  • barney
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great experience I would definitely go back there again
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    Barbusa$$$$• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.6
  • Evana
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This was our second visit to the restaurant, and once again, we had a very enjoyable experience. The service was excellent, and our waiter was attentive and offered helpful recommendations on both the specials and the regular menu. We started with the arancini, followed by chicken parmigiana for me and lasagna for my husband. Both dishes were fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience, and we look forward to returning!
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    Limoncello La Mesa$$$$• Italian• North Park
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    4.7
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