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Zio Mario's

The intimate dining room is adorned with both traditional, Italian renaissance images and earthy, colorful Mexican images. Tropical-inspired centerpieces are juxtaposed against crisp, white linens and proper service pieces, intertwining a mix of casual and formal elements. And finally, the prices at Zio's are very reasonable, allowing their customers to experience fine dining without having to pay the fine-dining prices.


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  • Address: 2121 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116
  • Cross Street: Mississippi Street
  • Location: Hillcrest & Uptown | Hillcrest
  • Cuisine: Italian | Pasta |
  • Cost: $$ | Inexpensive | $25 - $50
  • Category: Fine Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Unknown
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Dinner |
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  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 619.297.3354

Business Hours

Monday
Main Dining Room | All Day 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Tuesday
Main Dining Room | All Day 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Wednesday
Main Dining Room | All Day 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Thursday
Main Dining Room | All Day 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday
Main Dining Room | All Day 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday
Main Dining Room | All Day 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday
Main Dining Room | All Day 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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      Restaurant Address: 2121 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116

      User Reviews

      Best Dinner in year  

      It's been the best Italian Dinner I have had in year. This small restaurant is a nice addition to San Diego. Best Tiramisu in San Diego

      Wonderful dinner experience  

      The atmosphere is very romantic, the food tastes great, the prices are unbelievable, and the presentation is so beautiful, you are tempted not to mess it up. The people and the service are one of a kind as well. I will tell people about this place with no hesitation and definitely come back again. Very soon!

      the best italian food  

      The food was amazing. The atmosphere is very romantic and the staff is extremely attentive. If the rating went to a ten thats what i would do.

      Best Italian Restauran in San Diego  

      My wife and had dinner last night. It has been the BEST italian dinner in year. The dinning room is small but really elegant. I will bring my wife back for our anniversary. Best of Luck to the owners

      Excellent  

      This small restaurant tucked away on Adams Ave has a wonderful ambiance, outstanding service, and very delicious food. A quiet get away, kind of romantic and a wonderful wine list. The mini crab cake appetizer with arugala was my favorite!

      The best Italian food I've had in San Deigo  

      Recently I took my boyfriend to Zio's for his birthday. I found it on the website and took a chance with solely basing my judgement on the reviews. I was a little worried becasue he is a chef and we can be pretty critical of places. We arrivied and it met all if not beyond our expectations. We eat out quite often and this was the best service that I have received. Because of the size of the dining room the service was able to be promp and right on top of everything. The food was amazing as well. I come from a strong sicilian background and this was far better than anything I've ever had out. We had a few Italian beers and an app. (fried calimari), as well as a rosemerry pasta dish and noki. The food came out piping hot, and very quickly. This is a place that is our top favorite. They will have my business for many years!

      Best Dinner in Years  

      I have to tell all about my experience at Zio Mario's over this weekend, it has been the best italian meal i have had in year. Their low carb pastas are as great as their regular pastas, I did not notice any difference. The service was supperb. New Decoration it's great. Congratulations to the owners. Keep up the good work. I will tell every one of my friends to visit you. Thank you for a great dinner. See you next week

      Just one word IMPRESSED  

      Just thought to let you all know about my experience last night at this restaurant. I come from an Italian Family and we are used to dine at the very best restaurant. A friend of mine recommended me this place. It reminded me about my summers with Nanna in Florence. My boyfriend and his family where really excited to have founded this place. It’s out of regular area for great restaurants but it’s worth the drive. We meet the owner he’s there all nights serving and helping people. Great service. Just one word can describe this IMPRESSED.

      OVER-RATED  

      Food was good, not great. Domenic's in Poway in much better than this...just go try their Ravioli Bolognese. Best in San Diego!

      My thumbs are up!  

      My food was very good, my wife didn't really like her meal. The menu had limited choices. I would eat here again! Warm environment just sucks you in.

      Average  

      Food was average. I expected much more because of the review on this site. The location was odd. Located at around residential homes and it was very dark. Other than that, the experience at Zio Mario's was okay. Food I ordered was bland. Atmosphere was very cute. Very intimate setting. Waiter was a being a good sport with my jokes.

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