Italian Cuisine: 22 Restaurants Found
De Medici
Address: 815 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)
Step into de’Medici in downtown San Diego and you will immediately sense a welcoming ambience reminiscent of old world Italy. Renaissance décor adorns the walls above plush, inviting seating, while gentle music fills the air. The impressive menu allows you to imagine yourself worlds away, as de’Medici boasts one of the most extensive selections of authentic Northern and Southern Italian cuisine in San Diego. Whether selecting one of Chef Ricardo Macias’s seafood specialties, rich pasta dishes, or aged prime steaks, a deliciously authentic meal and delightfully memorable experience awaits.
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Solare
Address: 2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106 (Map)
Solare Ristorante and Lounge is down-to-earth and elegant, inspired by an Asian aesthetic and Mediterranean spirit. A meal here can be dramatic or intimate, either amid the spacious and airy indoor and outdoor lounges, outdoor patio, or main dining room, or at one of the unique private tables: the two-person chef’s table overlooking the kitchen, the elegant, 24-seat private room, or the charming glass wine room that houses a single romantic table. Solare’s inventive, contemporary Italian cuisine is thoughtful and engaging, spun from premium ingredients like organic produce, domestic, hormone-free meat, and fresh seafood. Favorites include house-made Butternut Squash Ravioli, Black Truffle Risotto, Domestic Rack of Lamb, and Oven-Roasted Sea Bream. Regulars flock for daily happy hours, live music, weekly specials, and free parking.
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Firenze Trattoria
Address: 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (Map)
Sit at a table at Firenze Trattoria and let yourself be transported to Italy. The quaint Italian restaurant, tucked in the hills of Encinitas, seems worlds away from the hustle of San Diego. Whether you choose to surround yourself with the soothing outdoor patio or calm, elegant interior dining room, you’ll feel at ease. The cuisine is as transporting as the space, with an extensive menu of savory Italian fare including alluring pastas and risottos, fresh, flavorful fish, and tempting house specialties such as Veal Scaloppini, Chicken Piccata, and Eggplant Parmesan. An extensive, Italian-centric wine list and gracious, hospitable service compliment an already outstanding dining experience.
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Operacaffe
Address: 835 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)
It is the very presence of charismatic Master Chef Roberto Bernardoni and his lovely wife, Chef Patrizia Branchi that sets Operacaffe apart from the countless “authentic” Italian eateries downtown. The first ingredient in all of Chef Bernadoni’s dishes is his "cuore", his heart and passion for his trade. This is splendidly reflected in the careful presentations, wistful aromas, and creative tastes of their traditional dishes. Allow your taste buds to be transported to Italy by thin crust pizzas, salads, featuring fresh Italian cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, and herby and flavorful pasta and second course dishes. Chef Bernardoni will be delighted if you select any one of his handsome desserts.
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Antica Trattoria
Address: 5654 Lake Murray Blvd., San Diego, CA 91942 (Map)
When Executive Chef and Owner Francesco Basile designed Antica Trattoria in 2001, he recreated his Sicilian juvenescence by bringing the authentic flavors of contemporary Tuscan cuisine to the heart of La Mesa. Antica Trattoria allows guests to take pleasure in its serene setting where scenes from Italy emboss cream walls and antiquated decor grants diners a traditional Italian dining experience. Chef Basile uses his unique culinary creativity to blend his Sicilian heritage with fresh ideas, producing inventive new entrees busting with flavor and zest. With a complementing wine list and superb service, this restaurant provides a classically fantastic Italian excursion.
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