2023 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego Area

Authentic Italian Food in San Diego

Whether you're craving a simple plate of spaghetti and meatballs, or an osso buco that melts in your mouth, here are GAYOT's choices for the Top Restaurants for Italian Cuisine in San Diego , presented in alphabetical order. Mangia!

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Bencotto Italian Kitchen
14/20
Modern Italian food from chef Fabrizio Cavallini. See More

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CATANIA Coastal Italian
14/20
Ocean views and coastal Italian cuisine in La Jolla. See More
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Civico 1845
14/20
Contemporary Italian and innovative vegan cuisine in Little Italy. See More

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CUCINA enoteca Del Mar
14/20
Eye-popping design, dynamic food and a good locals' scene in Del Mar. See More

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Cucina Urbana
14/20
This bustling spot in Bankers Hill serves up Italian-American fare and affordable wine in an artsy setting. See More

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Cusp Dining & Drinks
14/20
Enjoy views of La Jolla and the Pacific while savoring Mediterranean fare. See More

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Davanti Enoteca
14/20
Little Italy dining in a sexy setting with rustic Italian food and charm. See More
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Monello
14/20
Italian street fare from a passionate Milanese family. See More

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Officine Buona Forchetta
14/20
Authentic Italian cuisine meets creative design in historic Liberty Station. See More

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