Best Pasta in La Mesa

10 restaurant menus in La Mesa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Nonno's Ristorante Italiano
Nonno's Ristorante Italiano
95/100 (418 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best food I have ever had in my life! I literally love everything on the menu and yes, I have been so many times I have had every item. Nonno's..."
Ricko Oglesby
"We've been going to Nonno's for over 10 years. My kids have grown up going, they have catered school events. The owner Gerardo and his staff treat us..."
Ian Kaufman
"My girlfriends and I have been doing birthdays together for more than half our lives! Tonight they treated me to Nonno’s for my birthday and each..."
Sandi Salgado Jardine
"Best italian food ever, i love it if u think olive garden is good than you should try Nonnos the food is freshly made and the customer service is..."
Veronica Lopez
"The best food in town.......been going there for many years and always top quality and great..."
Bonnie Shoultz
"Our family had always enjoyed the pasta, pizza, and sandwiches as take out. This year we enjoyed our meal in Nonno's. What a wonderful experience!..."
Del Owen
"You have to try the food here it’s the best!!! I promise you’ll be..."
Luis Buenrostro Garnica
"Excellent restaurant. I like the food, the owner, Gerardo, is very kind, and I love the "Rat Pack" pictures he has on the..."
Mimi Pollack
"The atmosphere of the whole restaurant was very comfortable and homely. Service was amazing and the food was even better! Portions so big, I was..."
Clarissa Cooper
"The food is terrific and the service is great! I suggest you make a reservation. They make you feel like..."
Loree Curtis
"Great food and service! Definitely will be returning..."
Jules Soto
"Gerardo and the crew are awesome! Food is things dreams are made of. Love it all, but the Lasagna and pizza are my favorites. They used to make a..."
Richard Oglesby
"I have been going to Nonno's for over 10 Years! Top Notch Staff, Everything on the Menu is Absolutely Delicious and a Great Wine selection to go..."
Mona Kooiman
"Amazing food, can't go wrong as well as the staff! Friendliest people I have met at a restaurant..."
Kim Usrey
"Excellent food! Right across the street from me love the convenience and their take out is fast and..."
Henry Rimoldi
"Whether you want to dine in, take out or cater a special dinner, Nonno's is the place to eat and enjoy freshly prepared pizza and other Italian..."
La Mesa Chamber
"Excellent food and wine selection. Pizza take out or dine in. Homey atmosphere and the owners can be proud. I had the spaghetti with meat sauce and..."
Geoff Joy
"All-in-all a wonderful meal. The lobster rigatoni was fantastic, and the limoncello cake was amazing. We played it safe with the other dish we..."
Jay Tweet
"Good restaurant with some serious flaws. The best part is the bread. It's prepared and yeast raised the day before, and baked as you sit down at..."
Bryce Goose
"Tasty food and great service! What more can you ask for? Lisa is amazingly friendly and helpful with the menu, we will definitely be..."
Alyson Glowacki
"Nonno’s you won a forever customer today! The aroma and freshness of the Caesar salad marked with crunchy herbed croutons was more than enough to..."
Ric Garcia
"The place closes at 2 so get the early for lunch. Menu is smaller Addy lunch but the salads are amazing. I added shrimp to mine and that were a good..."
Victoria Paris
"I tried the raving iced coffee with sweet cream and it was so good. Perfectly sweet!! My boss had the iced vanilla latte with sweet cream and she..."
Ora Edwards
"Husband and I went for an early dinner. Lisa was gracious and quick to serve us. She greeted other patrons by name when they entered. We got a glass..."
Marisol McLaughlin
"This place is awesome. The food and service was amazing . Wine selection great too . Family business......"
Kristopher
Cucina Basilico
Cucina Basilico
93/100 (363 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Pesto
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We have frequented Cucina Basilico during COVID for take out and have been impressed every time. This is some of the best Italian food we have ever..."
Karen Sanchez
"Some of the best pasta around. Its a very simple menu but when you do something simply you have to make it perfect and they absolutely do. The prices..."
Daniel Kirpes
"Some of the best Italian food we have ever had. Fresh, beyond delicious, cooked to perfection. This La Mesa gem should be on every foodies list...."
jim p
"Authentic Italian food at decent prices. This is a small and quaint establishment with good service. The place feels clean and tidy with tasteful..."
Charles Jenks
"Really awesome little place. The bread they bring out is super fresh and warm. The pasta is made in house. The appetizer plate was very generous..."
Brian P
"Small place, HUGE flavor. Fresh made pastas, gnocchi, lots of sauce options, good wine selection. Real Italians running the place. We really enjoyed..."
Chris Hinshaw
"All homemade and fresh food. Authentic Italian family with authentic Italian recipes made fresh daily. RECOMMEND wholeheartedly..."
MaryAnn Thomson
"Truly italian restaurant. Family owned and operated with the noodles hand made and delicious. Highly..."
Richard Schlueter
Trolley Stop Deli
Trolley Stop Deli
89/100 (406 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Soups
Soups
Deli
Lunch
Breakfast
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Fast food
Soups
Deli
Breakfast
Lunch
"Delicious sandwiches for the kids after a long day out. Adding to the list of teenager approved..."
Cassandra
"An amazeing deli. Classic style with delicious food. Very nice staff that welcom you with a big..."
Alexander Klee
"Simply excellent sandwiches. And the owner and employees are..."
Ryan Sandvick
"Favorite sandwich shop ever! Try the beefy cado and just say yes to the macaroni..."
Wylie Williamson
"This deli doesn't look like much from outside but they make the best sandwiches. I would highly recommend giving them a..."
Abby Wolfe
"Excellent food. Great customer service. Nice welcoming atmosphere. Love their roast beef sandwich. Can’t go wrong with the pasta salad. Can’t..."
Chris Ertz
"Excellent food and great..."
Christine Hackett
"I rarely give 5 stars - this place is on the verge. Great portions. They do what they do as good as anyone. Ingredients are high..."
Stu Eisler
Tiramisu Trattoria
Tiramisu Trattoria
89/100 (717 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I really love their food and customer service, fantastic location very close to my residence. The employees are always kind. Would recommend to..."
Declan Ellison
"Small cozy Italian restaurant. When we came at 5pm on a Friday we had the place to ourselves for about an hour. They have an extensive menu and daily..."
Tammy Leatherman
"We have been trying all the restaurants around the area to help support small businesses in San Diego during Covid. Food was outstanding. This will..."
John Caldwell
"I had been searching for an authentic Italian meal since having to move back here from Italy in 2015. I looked for awhile. I had eaten everywhere..."
Scott C.
"Excellent Italian-style choices of food, choice of chilled wines, desserts, and..."
RON TANZI
"I’m absolutely in love with this place! Best Italian food in La Mesa with out a doubt. The staff is amazing. Ps: definitely get wine! So many..."
Poppy Lynn
"I had the fettuccine with shrimp, mushroom and artichoke heart in a white wine sauce. It was delicious! They were very generous with the shrimp..."
Ty Spangler
"Took my girly here last week. Great food and atmosphere. Ate outside and the weather was perfect. The rigatoni norcina was so tasty. The pizza was..."
Christopher Hampl
Antica Trattoria
Antica Trattoria
89/100 (4948 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Ribs
Tiramisu
Shrimp
Lasagne
Saltimbocca
Eggplant
Bruschette
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Clams
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"The braised short ribs are absolutely amazing! Wonderful atmosphere and service as..."
Chelsea Chase
"A great place, although due to the pandemic, no one is allowed inside. But this did not bother us. Celebrated our wedding anniversary! A romantic..."
Boris Andronov
"Always good. Never had a bad meal. Have had just about everything on the menu..."
Garrett Vergili
"It's a smaller room, so plan ahead or go to dinner earlier. Healthy energy and polite workers. The city's best Italian..."
John-Paul Monroe
"One of the very best Italian restaurants in San Diego! The chef clearly has high standards with regards to fresh ingredients, and the care and time..."
Kate Button
"Just amazing! Thank you for adding the outdoor seating area. The food was perfect. Super tasty. Staff super friendly & attentive. Come support this..."
Joseph Barnett
"Just took the family out to M Grill last week when they reopened for alfresco dining. The food as always was outstanding and service was amazing,..."
Martha Reed
"The food was great, service was even better. Our waitress was very attentive, remembered us and our order. I will definitely go back. My only..."
Ray Eastwood
Anthony's Fish Grotto
Anthony's Fish Grotto
86/100 (282 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Swordfish
Clam Chowder
Halibut
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Clams
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Fish & chips
Salmon
Shrimp
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Sit down
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"La Mesa Restaurant. I've been coming here for years and I'm a huge fan of the white clam chowder, though my mother has always favored the red 😀...."
Ju You
"It’s not fast food... it’s dining!! What a great way to spend with a friend or special person. The atmosphere that is created, takes you..."
R Micks
"One of my all time favorite places... I've always had a great dining experience here. The food is fresh, the service is impeccable, and the..."
Mark Sheldon
"Love it. There is a large and lovely dog friendly outdoor patio. The inside is interesting to look around too. The food is good and the portions are..."
Maria Conrad
"Thanks to emperor Newsom's purple tear alert people are being forced to eat outside on less your at his party. They do have very nice out door..."
Ajax Strong
"The spicy chicken sandwich was delicious, and the fries in the mini wire fry basket were equally amazing, great choices on the menu, I have ordered..."
Loren Boehm
"Started eating at harbor location in mid 60s with parents. Continue to visit la mesa occasionally. Yummie!!👍 👏..."
Steve Eaton
"They are primarily a seafood restaurant with a small amount of non-fish dishes. The view is lovely and the food is prepared well. As with most fish..."
Damon Conner Donahoo
Souplantation
Souplantation
83/100 (97 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Soups
Soups
Healthy
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
American
Healthy
Soups
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nothing much to complain about here. Souplantation always provides a great do-it-yourself salad bar once you walk in. They always have multiple soups..."
Brian P
"Every dish taste as if it came from my kitchen. No bland, tin or bottle dishes on this visit. The ingredients in the salad did not have a fake taste..."
Sauzalita
"Went for my free bday meal at around 1pm. It was pretty busy but walked right through the line and got a perfect table. The waitress kept my table..."
chris bohringer
"No complaints. Well run, clean, and friendly service as well. The food options are all..."
Gilbert Serrano
"It has been a while since I've been to Souplantation. It has actually improved a lot since I was there last. All the fresh ingredients were..."
Peggy Elliot
"What can I say, it's Souplantation; the blueberry muffins were excellent. Not a fan of some of the staff. I need a booth due to disability, and the..."
Sara Shelton
"Love this place! I could stay all day! Good food, lots of it! Gave it only 4 stars because they really could use some remodeling & cleaning inside &..."
Phaedra D.
"Way lots to choose from. Very good staff. Place is bigger than I thought from the outside. Our youngest and bride live nearby so took us on one of..."
John Berry
Little Roma Restaurant
Little Roma Restaurant
81/100 (650 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Bread Knots
BYO Pizza
Garlic Bread 2
Egg Plant Bruschetta
3 Shrimp Risotto Tomato Soup with Rice
Heavy Meat Spaghetti
Scallops and Clams
Garlic Bread Italian Salad Chianti
Pasta
Ham & Mozzarella
Salad
Garlic Knots Full Dozen
Soup of the Day
Spaghetti with Meat Balis or Sausage
Gnocchi Sorrentino
Pesto
Antipasto Alla Italiana lrg
Calamari Frito
Rigatoni
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp
Cheesecake
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
80/100 (2173 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Deli
Italian
Italian
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Deli
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Today my family was celebrating my dad's birthday. We ordered food from here using the online menu & order pick up. They got everything right. It..."
Jessica Skandunas
"Just finished lunch here, the service was great. Our server was really friendly and nice. She was super on top of the refills and helping us..."
Brian P
"Excellent scene for quality Italian food. It was so tasty. The bill was fair I would say. I see why this place has a lot of positive..."
B Leach
"My go-to Korean-Chinese place. House combination fried rice is awesome. Fried chicken dishes are also all very, very good. Order is always ready when..."
Maria Edwards
"My fiance and I just went to eat for lunch today and we were served by Brandon. He is an amazing server! He gave us an excellent service! He..."
Krizia Tonin
"Me and a friend ended up here after going to numerous restaurants with ridiculous wait times. After a very disgusting experience at Claim Jumpers we..."
terrill allen
"Food wise it was amazing you can never go wrong at olive garden. The only complaint I would have is with COVID still being a big issue they only have..."
Kendra M.
Farmer's Table (farm-to-fork)
Farmer's Table (farm-to-fork)
77/100 (687 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Toasts
Lamb
Pesto
Burger
Pasta
Salad
American
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range