Italian Cuisine: 23 Restaurants Found
Acqua Al 2
Address: 322 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
While it may be physically impossible to bring a Florentine trattoria to San Diego, Chef and Owner Martin Gonzalez has come remarkably close. Acqua Al 2 is the sister restaurant of the original Acqua Al 2, located on the Via della Vigna Vecchia in Florence. Using the same menu, recipes, and cooking techniques, Acqua Al 2 offers authentic Tuscan-style dining right in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp district. The charming ambiance hints of old world Italy, while the aromatic and flavorful dishes exude authenticity. Anyone considering an escape to Italy should first pay a visit to this local favorite.
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Solare
Address: 2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106
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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Sante Ristorante
Address: 7811 Herschel Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
Sante excels at bringing the traditions and elegance of fine Italian dining to the La Jolla Area. Chef Emelio Bertoli’s delectable Northern Italian cuisine ranges from delightful treats, such as homemade paperdelle with a wild boar ragu, to reliable favorites, such as risotto di frutti di mare, a rich risotto with clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari. An outstanding and extensive wine list complements every dish on the menu. The classic setting is full of old world charm, as is the gracious host and owner, Tony Buonosante. With a combination of fantastic service, great food, and warm atmosphere, it’s no surprise Sante continues to be a local favorite.
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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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