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Cesarina, San Diego, CA

Cesarina

4.9
4.9
3797 reviews
$30 and under
Italian
/////////////WE ARE OPEN FOR DINE IN AND TAKE OUT/////////////
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From the 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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2 people

19:00


Booked 152 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (619) 226-6222

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Cesarina Mezzoni

  • Area

    Ocean Beach

  • Cross Street

    Catalina Blvd

  • Parking Details

    We have a private parking lot on the left side of the restaurant, at the moment only 2 slots are available. Each slot is marked by the Cesarina sign. Additional public parking lot, on the other side of the street, is available daily for 3$/h.

  • Additional

    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Best Ambience

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

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  1. DanekaS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time eating here after 5 years of not finding the time or the right dining partners. It was worth the wait! It is pricey but everything is so fresh and flavorful that it's worth it.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian restaurant in San Diego. Each time I come here I fall in love even more and the new spring menu tasted fresh and light
  3. Andra

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a lovely place all around, and they unexpectedly offered a complimentary tableside created tiramisu for my birthday!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Service was great. Attention to detail all around was mind blowing. Really great dining experience, will definitely return in the future
  5. TarM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience, 10/10! Great service and even better food! Such a cute ambiance, felt very cozy and home-y! :)
  6. CarrieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in the Point Loma/Ocean Beach area! We always go here for our special occasions.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pasta is all homemade and totally delicious. There is even a vegan section of pasta offerings that will win you over.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service is second to none! Top notch!! Make sure to save room for dessert. You will not be disappointed!!
  9. JenniferM

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best homemade pasta in town. Delicious true Italian food with great service and atmosphere. This is a must if you are craving amazing Pasta.
  10. CindaC

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Ladies group. Birthday. They were very kind. Food was delicious. We’ve been before and will go again.
  11. Jesib

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to Cesarina whenever we can. The service is impeccable. The food is authentic and delicious. The tiramisu is good it is life altering. I love the dishes and decor. Everything they do at Cesarina is delicious and lovely. Highly recommend....and don't skip dessert!
  12. MistyB

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    To the chefs and the working staff ... thank you for helping to make my wife's birthday spectacular! As to be expected from our first experience, the pasta was phenomenal! Best wishes, Misty
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always a great place never misses the mark
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a terrific lunch which was quite expensive for 2 people. Nothing extraordinary just salad, pasta and a simple dessert.
  15. MichelangeloM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    100% Italian restaurant, best restaurant in all of san diego
  16. MirenaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Atmosphere and service was excellent!!! attention to every detail, design on menu, design on 'to go bags', plates, pitchers, glasses.. Gnocchi with homemade pesto sauce exactly how it should be. Octopus appetizer was delish- crunchy on outside but not chewy inside. Pasta was very tasty - little on salty side. It was six of us at the dinner and everybody went home a little happier than before. Kudos to Cesarina!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    Both times we’ve been here the food and server has been great, but despite having a reservation we’ve always had to wait a long time for the table to be ready (15-40 minutes) and the host/manager is standoffish and cold at the front.
  18. LisaF

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Food except for pasta was way down from last visit . lasagna was dry no cheese fish was not good like the one in the bag must be different chef. T
  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was SOOOOOO good. I will need to come back again.
  20. CrystalH

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful gluten free options, very knowledgeable about celiac and other food allergies. Food was delicious!
  21. KKWW

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cesarina never disappoints!! Food was fantastic and the service was even better. The staff is so excited about the food and all work together to ensure guests have a good experience. It’s always a special treat!
  22. CarsonP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fresh pasta and sauce choices were amazing. Our waitress helped us make a great wine selection. Everything was really good.
  23. Luke

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a great time! The servers are very personable and friendly, the food is delicious you can taste the quality of the food and the effort put into it. Clean, simple and high quality ingredients. Thank you chefs and front of house team!
  24. BethT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The highest quality & most authentic Italian food.
  25. Caligator

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service and pasta. Nice ambience.
  26. JillS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Super friendly staff & great food.
  27. LorenaL

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, very good pasta, especially the truffle pasta, it is delicious!
  28. GinaH

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!! So glad we had this dining experience!
  29. Renz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing! Service was great and the atmosphere was great.
  30. estherrxpark

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    I typically love Cesarina! However, the noodles were extremely undercooked this time. Definitely dampened in the experience but great service, ambience, and menu!
  31. action

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent scratch made pasta. We celebrated a birthday and all of us loved everything that was ordered.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, excellent service. A bit loud but okay.
  33. MDinSD

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Ive heard so much about this place & i was so looking forward to dine at Cesarina. I am so disappointed in the dish I’ve had - Carbonara. The sauce had a strange bitter taste, honestly it seemed like it was made with American cheese - i know it was not! Past was done good- al dente- but I would much more prefer traditional take on the dish which is made with linguine, spaghetti, and/or fettuccini… Service was good, and ambiance was nice. Lasagna that one of our friends had was just OK. Tiramisu had a fun presentation & fine taste. I am not certain I would go back, as its overpriced and strangely difficult to get the reservations. I am worried thats San Diego does not understand what good Italian food is.
  34. OrlandoH

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was its usual magnificent dining experience. Cesarina came by our table and very kindly suggested specific dishes. All delicious. Highly recommend the restaurant.
  35. NateC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!! Great vegan options!!! Very friendly and inviting.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On time, amazing service, and the food was absolutely delicious. Overall great experience. Thank you to all the Cesarina staff for amazing work.
  37. KarenS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service all the way through . All of us loved our meal choices. The carpaccio was so delicate and wafer thin.
  38. TonyaC

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as usual! One of the best restaurants in San Diego County
  39. Travis

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, food was wonderful, will be back again.
  40. MargueriteM

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our dinner very much. It was our first visit and we are already discussing what we want to try next time. Thank you.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cesarina using the Order Online button. Cesarina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 226-6222.

Cesarina is rated 4.9 stars by 3797 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 152 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Cesarina

4161 Voltaire St, Ste B, San Diego, CA 92107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Catalina Blvd

  • Area

    Ocean Beach

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    We have a private parking lot on the left side of the restaurant, at the moment only 2 slots are available. Each slot is marked by the Cesarina sign. Additional public parking lot, on the other side of the street, is available daily for 3$/h.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Cesarina Mezzoni

  • Additional

    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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