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1. The Shop - Ocean Beach
4.6
Exceptional(14)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Ocean Beach
THE SHOP PIZZA + WINE is a family owned and operated restaurant in Ocean Beach, specializing in west coast deep-dish and traditional crust pizza, served with a range of fresh salads, appetizers, and sandwiches -- all made from scratch daily. Our menu is simple but well-executed, with a focus on local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. Our signature crust isn’t New York…it isn’t Chicago.. it is West Coast Deep Dish. Come check it out for yourself!Not feeling like pizza? Our selection of fresh salads, pastas, sandwiches, or appetizers will satisfy any mood! All made from scratch… right here.We offer a thoughtful selection of wine and beer, focused on small and ecologically conscientious producers. Explore our wine program and find unique varietals, expressions, and styles that you perhaps haven't enjoyed before! All wines are available by the glass, flight, bottle, or to go.
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2. Cesarina
4.9
Exceptional(5467)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 194 times today
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.
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3. Elvira
4.8
Exceptional(402)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 52 times today
Benvenuti Nella Mia Cucina, Belli De Nonna! Before we dive into the delicious feast prepared for you, let me give you a little taste of my vita. I was born in the heart of Rome, and I've been cooking up a storm my entire life! My cucina has always been the center of the universe for my 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, their friends, loved ones, and acquaintances – everyone was always Benvenuto!Now, we've brought that same love and flavor right here to San Diego. My beloved grandson, Niccolo', and his amore, Cesarina, are opening the doors of my Cucina with the same warm heart and passion.Wondering how I made it to 95? Well, it's simple: I ate everything that's served here and filled my life with amore! So, Benvenuti! Don't hesitate to indulge in "Scarpetta" - dip that bread into the sauce, just like my grandchildren used to do at the stove when they thought I wasn't looking.Here, Belli De Nonna, it’s all about food, family, and creating beautiful memories!
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4. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4140)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 116 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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5. C-Level
4.7
Exceptional(4879)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 92 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

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  • Jim
    San Francisco Bay Area •50 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Four of us celebrated my husband's birthday with a surprise dinner at Cesarina. It was definitely worth the schlep out to Ocean Beach from downtown, because everything was amazing. Beginning with the service, we were greeted and made to feel welcome. The restaurant was packed (reservations are highly recommended), and we were seated in a cozy spot on the patio. Our server explained the menu and some options and recommendations, which was helpful. We ordered starters including the soup de jour, an octopus dish and a salad and all were delicious, and abundant. We followed that with each of us trying a different main including the ravioli, lasagna, a seafood pasta and a meatball dish ..... all were five stars, however the ravioli seemed to come out on top. Their pastas are made fresh daily in house and it makes such a difference. So tasty and cooked just right. We finished with deserts including ice creams and canoelis, all perfectly sized to finish off the evening. They served the hubby a special dessert with a candle and then took a photo of the table celebration. All-in-all, it was a perfect choice and we will be back. Cesarina is a Bib Gourmand restaurant with the Michelin folk, but I think they are close to a star.
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
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    4.9
  • Ellen-marie
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food, ambiance and service with Kevin. It was a beautiful night outside under the heaters. Ceasar salad, flautas and calamari were all perfect. The Pineapple Tamarind cocktail was fabulous!
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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    4.6
  • Jaimevip
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We absolutely loved the decor and view here. The whole vibe was amazing. Our table was on the patio and we had beautiful views all night as the sun set and buildings all lit up. The food was good, but the chef somehow misjudged the lemon on everything. Alot of what we ordered that was prepared with lemon had way too much lemon. We couldn't eat our broccolini (and we ordered 2 large plates of it for the table) because it was so sour with the lemon. I mentioned it to the chef but he didnt do anything about it. He did however bring us a birthday treat which was very special. We had a wonderful time and will for sure be back! Thank you so much!
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Gregg
    San Diego •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had no Reservation, on our way to a “Gulls Hockey Game at the Arena”…. Popped in and Bam, Greated by lovely’s and seated promptly! Ordered Drinks and our Menu was Explained Throughly!! Graham the Bartender is Outstanding, my Lady J asked for something Crazy…. He made it Perfectly , Omg saved my ? We ordered the Fettuccine Al Ragu in Bianco (the Best) ++We are Fans of CESARINA there Sister Restuarant…. Pasta at Both are Amazing ! We’re kinda leaning towards ELIVERA cause of “Graham”
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    ElviraPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
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    4.8
  • Anne
    San Diego •30 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 15 Aug 2024
    We went on a day the OB Farmers Market was going on and I'm glad we did. This establishment is very small and doesn't have room for many eat in customers. That said, our server was great in spite of the fact that she was the server and cook- basically running the place by herself. There were a couple of other customers but she handled everything with grace and aplomb. The pizzas we ordered were very tasty and we took advantage of the 50% off a couple bottles of wine and were happy with the selections. All in all we were very happy with our dinner. The only fly in the ointment was the presence of a lot of house flies- no doubt due to the propped open front door. They came in for the food too apparently. Despite that we will be going back as we liked the food and server/cook.
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    The Shop - Ocean BeachPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Ocean Beach
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    4.6

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