Italian Cuisine: 22 Restaurants Found
Urban Bar and Grill
Address: 827 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Steak lovers, Asian fare enthusiasts, and fans of the noodle may finally join together around the same table to savor a meal at Urban Bar and Grill. Executive Chef Damien Stanley has worked hard to build a menu that caters to a wide variety of taste without compromising an ounce of quality. Vietnamese classics and Italian favorites can be found mingling among other selections like the Half Pound Cheeseburger – and all are served in a dining space that boasts a charming degree of playfulness. The air of sophistication this restaurant exudes is achieved by renouncing conventionalism for something much more impressive: the eagerness to please.
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Sante Ristorante
Address: 7811 Herschel Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
The Buonsante name has been synonymous with traditional Italian cuisine in La Jolla since 1988. Located on Herschel in picturesque downtown La Jolla, Sante’s Chef Franco Howard serves classic Italian fare in a setting that is warm and welcoming. Amidst terracotta-colored walls, functional fireplaces, and starched tablecloths, you will notice that Sante Ristorante is step above the rest. Try Chef Howard’s Ossobucco, which melts like butter, or the creative and savory Lemon Fettuccini. And if you have a specific recipe in mind that you don’t see on the menu, Chef Howard invites you to challenge him to make it!
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Chianti
Address: 644 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Executive Chef Gennaro De Liso recently joined Chianti, bringing with him the traditions and techniques of authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Using quality fresh ingredients, De-Liso has crafted an extensive menu of traditional and modern Italian fare, offering everything from fresh made lobster risotto to steak served intagliata style. Chianti’s dining room offers a casually sophisticated atmosphere, allowing diners a relaxing escape from downtown San Diego’s lively Gaslamp area. The extensive wine list of course features a wide array of Chianti wines, as well as an excellent Italian and American selection. With its varied menu, generous portions, and inviting atmosphere, Chianti is ideally suited for large groups and small parties alike.
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Osteria Panevino
Address: 722 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
An osteria is a tavern-style Italian restaurant that features wine and complementary foods. Osteria Panevino, whose name combines the Italian words for bread and wine, shines with their award-winning list of domestic and Italian wines and fresh brick-oven baked pizzas. Whether you choose pizza or one of the authentic Tuscan pastas or seafood dishes, you’ll feel welcomed by the invitingly casual, but elegant, feel of a rustic farmhouse. Popular for both lunch and dinner, Osteria Panevino fills up quickly as a Gaslamp Quarter favorite.
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Firenze Trattoria
Address: 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
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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