Hillcrest & Uptown: 10 Restaurants Found
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India Palace
Address: 694 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Hillcrest’s India Palace offers a refreshing and casually elegant dining experience. The prime corner location at the shopping center at University and 7th is a serene space filled with fountains, live trees, and warm tones. A stunning, inlaid-wood star motif on the ceiling watches over the dining room, where guests take solace in curved booths and intimate round tables. Whether dining on the lunchtime buffet or the dinner menu, guests will find a tantalizing array of Northern Indian cuisine, with classics such as Chicken Tikka Masala, Rogan Josh, and Sag Paneer, plus an array of Tandoori offerings. Whether you stick with the traditional, or venture to try decadent treats such as s Lobster Vindaloo, Mango Scallops, or Tandoori Rack of Lamb, you will surely dine like royalty at India Palace.
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Busalacchi's on Fifth
Address: 3683 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
The flagship restaurant of the Busalacchi family has been serving up authentic Sicilian cuisine since 1986. Housed in a quaint converted house, the restaurant boasts an elegant welcoming setting indoors, and a cheerful, a charming patio for fair weather dining. The extensive menu is peppered with flavorful favorites such as Scallops alla Romana, featuring plump scallops wrapped in pancetta and served in a cream sauce, and Gnocchi alla Busalacchi, potato pasta in a pesto and sundried tomato sauce. As with all Busalacchi restaurants, the service is gracious, and the staff is waiting to cater to your every need.
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Aladdin
Address: 1220 Cleveland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Just north of University Avenue, Aladdin restaurant is one of Hillcrest’s most flavorful dining destinations. The Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant serves an array of fresh, vibrant dishes such as Lamb Schwerma, Vegetarian Bryani, and the chef’s favorite, Halibut Arrabiata. Lighter fare includes an array of traditional Meza such as hommos, tabouleh, and dolmas, as well as salads, sandwiches, and wood-fired middle-eastern pizzas. The casual setting and elegant décor is welcoming and comfortable; combined with the food it just may convince you that you’re not in Hillcrest anymore.
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Kemo Sabe
Address: 3958 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
As each dramatic dish on Kemo Sabe’s eclectic menu demonstrates, Chef Deborah Scott is not just a talented chef but a clever artist. Her wildly imaginative culinary creations are equal parts sculpture and cuisine. A rack of lamb is tilted upwards, allowing strips of sweet potato tempura to rest vertically between its ribs. A satay appetizer barely touches the plate: skewers float in mid-air, anchored in a nest of rice noodles. Scott combines flavors and textures as if no rules existed, using only a theme—East meets West—to guide this hip Hillcrest restaurant's contemporary menu.
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Corvette Diner
Address: 3946 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
The Corvette Diner in Hillcrest celebrates the joyous 1950’s, with a menu of hearty comfort food that satisfies the soul as well as the stomach. The burgers, sandwiches, entrees, and daily specials range from time-honored to wildly inventive. Adventurous patrons will delight in creations like the unusually delicious “Rory” Burger, a hamburger topped with peanut butter and bacon that actually boasts a money-back guarantee. The extensive soda fountain and dessert menu will satisfy any craving, whether that be a classic root beer float or a butterscotch malted peppermint smoothie. Despite its extravagance, the menu is reasonably priced, and also offers a kids’ selection. With truly excellent food and a fun-loving atmosphere, the Corvette Diner is a must for families, birthday parties, or anyone wanting to embrace their inner-child.
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