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Acqua Al 2

Address: 322 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)

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.

Asti Ristorante

Address: 728 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)

Amidst a sea of Italian restaurants, Asti Ristorante in San Diego’s Gaslamp District is one that should not be overlooked. Specializing in Northern Italian cuisine, Asti does not disappoint. Whether you stop in for lunch or for dinner, Asti’s extensive selection of hand-made pastas, fresh seafood or traditional chicken, beef or veal entrees are sure to please even the pickiest diners. The restaurant offers outdoor seating overlooking the Gaslamp’s bustling 5th Avenue, as well as indoor dining in the restaurant’s meticulously decorated dining room. Asti Ristorante is one of the few restaurants in downtown San Diego that can please both the fussy tourist and the persnickety local while making it all look so natural.

Bertrand at Mister A's

Address: 2550 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 (Map)

Impeccable service, excellent cuisine, and an extensive wine list are to be expected at any Bertrand Hug establishment, and Bertrand at Mr. A’s lives up to the highest of expectations. Perched atop a skyscraper on the brink of downtown, the restaurant offers one of the most outstanding dining experiences in San Diego. Modern American cuisine elegantly complements the cosmopolitan backdrop, with a menu that offers awe-inspiring “glimpses” of both land and sea. The seasonal menu incorporates the utmost quality meats, fish, and accompaniments, resulting in a fresh and tantalizing selection of dishes. The main dining room offers a premier dining experience, while a more casual, although no less sumptuous, selection of dishes is available in the patio and bar.

BiCE Ristorante

Address: 425 Island Avenue, San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)

BiCE Ristorante skillfully fuses the elegance and trend-setting gusto of modern Europe in the historic San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, while introducing patrons to contemporary Italian cuisine melded with California ingredients. Executive Chef Mario Cassineri has created a menu that entices palates with amazing flavor combinations as his attention to detail and presentation mesmerizes guests. Start off the night with the Prosciutto con Burrata, 24-month aged prosciutto paired with creamy burrata cheese that will surely tantalize taste buds with its perfected meat-and-cheese combination. Indulge in the Orzotto all’Aragosta e Burratina: “risotto style” barley with Maine Lobster, fresh tomato and burrata cheese, which cleverly mixes sustainable ingredients with Italian fare. Not only does BiCE have a fully equipped bar that serves specialty cocktails and a list of impressive wines, they also offer a Cheese Bar staffed with a knowledgeable Cheese Sommelier that will open up the taste buds of even the most discerning fromage connoisseur. BiCE Ristorante in the Gaslamp Quarter insures guests will experience an unparalleled union of traditional and modern Italian technique set in a chic and classy environment.

Blue Point

Address: 565 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)

Blue Point was the first seafood and oyster bar to open in the Gaslamp over a decade ago, and it remains one of the very best. The restaurant pays special attention to interpreting seafood classics in fresh ways that delight all the senses. Specialties extend to a selection of steak and chops, so that both the menu and interior call to mind an old fashioned supper club with nautical flair. A striking and impressively well-stocked antique bar completes the relaxed elegance that keeps Blue Point on the Gaslamp’s favored list.

Cafe Sevilla

Address: 353 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)

Café Sevilla delivers the warmth and culture of southern Spain locally, with a casually elegant atmosphere and authentic cuisine. Café Sevilla offers traditional Spanish cuisine like pitchers of sangria, a wide selection of tapas, and large paella platters which make this an excellent location for small groups. Theatrical Flamenco dinner shows are offered weekly and lively guitarists play Gypsy Rhumba and Latin music each night in the tapas bar. The restaurant has been a San Diego favorite for more than 20 years and a recent move has put their new location in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. The décor, atmosphere, and focus on tradition make this an exceptional dining experience and culinary adventure.

Chianti

Address: 644 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)

It’s often hard to choose a restaurant on 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp. There are many enticing hostesses with even more enticing menus on display out front, but with so many options, it can still be a difficult choice to make. Luckily, there’s one restaurant on 5th that emits a radiant glow of friendly service, quality food, and reasonable prices. Chianti has been a 5th Avenue mainstay for nearly a decade for many reasons, including the knowledgeable staff and fresh, delicious, and authentic Italian food. The décor is elegant and relaxing, with paintings of the Italian countryside adorning the walls and elegant chandeliers gracing the ceilings. Stop by soon to see what the glow is about!

Cremolose

Address: 840 5th Avenue Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)

Located in the Gaslamp District, Cremolose is the newest European cafe and specialty dessert restaurant that not only offers exquisite Italian fare, but delectable Italian desserts to hungry awaiting guests. The 5,000 square-foot establishment fuses the aspects of an European cafe and the historic flavor of the Gaslamp Quarter. Seating up to 260 in the indoor dining room, guests will sit under the tin decal decor in the original 20th century dancehall. The dining room is decorated with furniture with a modern aesthetic, and showcases a eclectic color palette that often awakens tired souls. Cremolose showcases a fully equipped bar and lounge where bartenders offer specialty handcrafted cocktails and a extensive winelist. Choose Italian inspired dishes like Pachheri Pasta or Portobello and Speck Pizza. End the dinner experience with slice of handmade cakes or fresh Italian gelato. Open all day and late nights, Cremolose is the ideal location to go before or after hitting the nightlife in Downtown San Diego.

Croce's

Address: 802 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)

Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar is full of contrasts that meld and combine for a gratifying result, from the sweet and savory blends throughout the menu to the elegant dining room flanked by the cozy jazz bar. Here, Ingrid Croce’s vision of creating a space to celebrate her late husband Jim Croce’s memory has been fully realized, since the restaurant was opened in 1985. She has managed to combine her passions of food and music, while lending her warmth and generous spirit, to offer a sensory experience for patrons focusing on delectable dishes and a harmony of flavor and sound. Diners are treated to a Contemporary American menu featuring deliciously creative and unique twists on classic dishes, while Jim’s music memorabilia, photos, and platinum records line the walls and music rocks the attached jazz bar nightly. The lounge also draws a crowd for their champagne jazz brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2:30pm.

De Medici

Address: 815 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)

Through the heavy glass doors of De Medici lies a wonderland of delight and extravagance. Once inside, wrapped in the cozy embrace of one of their booths, guests are welcomed to linger over an amazing meal and absorb an evening of tantalizing experiences. Under the insistence of owner Salavatore Vitale, many of their signature dishes are still created tableside. The soft rosy glow and intimate ambiance of the dining room is punctuated by the bright flashes of flambéing Bananas Foster and Steak Diane. Specializing in both Northern and Southern Italian cuisine, Chef Ricardo Macias charms the palates of many with his supreme offering of mouthwatering fare. By serving recipes passed down through generations of Italians, De’Medici caters to guests with easy familiarity and graciously serves up a comforting taste of home.

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