Absolutely love this place. The food is fantastic every time, and this visit we had the good fortune to sit at the bar and be served by Cheyenne. She makes a mean drink and is witty and fun to talk to, everything you could want out of a bartender. Don't miss the burrata caprese for your appetizer!
I've been coming here for many years now and it's absolutely my favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego. Service is always excellent. I've explored the menu quite a bit and have never had anything I didn't absolutely love, and end up ordering again! If I had to pick a favorite dish, it would probably be the gnocchi cacio e pepe. Give the limoncello cake a try for dessert, or even just a glass of the limoncello itself! Pics are of the carpaccio palmito and ravioli de aragosta. Cannot recommend enough!
Annalisa provided excellent service. The wait staff made sure we were taken care of all night. Loved being outside eating and enjoying the Gaslamp quarter with great food. We enjoyed the squash blossoms as an appetizer and ordered the spaghetti with lobster/mussels and beef/truffle risotto plate that were both delicious. Will definitely be coming back (:
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I’m almost positive this is where I ate last week (07/20/23) but I was super duper high and I can’t be 100% sure but the GPS location on my pics puts me roughly here so I’ll have to trust it’s right (and I can’t find my receipt)
First off there’s a good chance I ate like two whole baskets of bread and enough butter for four baskets. I ordered what looks like Lobster Fettuccine with maybe scallops and shrimp thrown in for good measure. It was definitely enough for two people but I was told I not only finished it off but then soaked up whatever remaining gravy was left with the bread so the plate looked like fairly clean. Oh and the pics show I asked for EXTRA Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top!
After all that pasta and bread I of course ordered dessert. If a restaurant has Creme brûlée I have to order it and I sure did - maybe even two (that or I took two pictures of it) I don’t know why they put berries on Creme brûlée but I’m a purist and just want my custard and fired sugar top layer and nothing else. I hate when restaurants put fruit on everything from pancakes to waffles to French toast cuz that fruit flavor soaks into the hot breadstuff and RUINS the pureness of it. I’m sure I either pawned the fruit off to my friends or just threw it under the table so I didn’t have to look at it.
All in all I LOVED the food… couldn’t tell you about the service cuz I don’t remember it but I’m sure they brought me plenty of water or iced tea throughout the meal cuz I’m always thirsty.
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This old school Italian restaurant was a great choice for dinner before a show at the Balboa Theater. Our reservation time was honored and staff was super friendly and on top of everything. The decor could be updated, but the food was well seasoned. They are not afraid of butter, garlic and a lot of cheese. The martini and wine pours were generous. The crab stuff mushrooms starters were a favorite.
Amazing food, great service especially since we had a large group. They were very accommodating with our kids and we all left very happy. I can't say enough about the short rib special, best Italian meal I've had in awhile!
Came here for dinner. Service is amazing, food was delicious, I just needed to add extra salt. Risotto was not the traditional creamy one, but still good. Tiramisu and Limoncello cake were absolutely delicious 😋
In town for a conference. Being of sicilian descent, first generation, the menu reminded me of my childhood. It was a busy night, so difficult to have a conversation, tables close to each other. Servers were working hard and appreciate all the orders were accurate, but they didn't refill waters, which we all opted for. We had the cheese and meat platter, very good and filling for a table of 4. Portions are big, which is good, and can easily share a plate. I ordered the squd ink pasta, childhood favorite. There was more sauce than I would have preferred, without much texture. The cacio and pep gnocchi had a gummy texture to my taste, as someone who makes my own gnocchi, but could be my taste. The sicilian chicken was excellent. Overall, would return since the pizza looked good walking by. I would try it, maybe a less busy night or try outdoor seating.
Me and my sister enjoyed your dinner and drink at the bar, it was lovely sweetest bartender. I ordered the lobster ravioli ,totally delicious must have if you love seafood. The service is pretty quick and the atmosphere is very mellow .
Had a really wonderful dinner here the other night. They have an extensive wine selection and multiple delicious appetizers and very filling and beautifully presented mains. I had the risotto with the crab and shrimp which was a special. The shrimp were large and tender. They were delicious!
Food was good and service was amazing! The bread was fresh and warm, and it’s served with packaged butter. If you like your bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, just ask! Salad was good, but Cavatelli was amazing!! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the sauce was perfectly creamy and flavorful. The crushed pistachios also gave a nice texture! The catch of the day — sea bass over lobster risotto — was good but not mind blowing. I’ve had way better sea bass before, and the risotto was pretty ordinary. However, service was so friendly and sweet. I loved that the food portions are big, and that the sparkling water bottle is HUGE (1L) so your table will stay hydrated.
Sooo delicious! The service was impeccable! It was crazy busy and EVERYONE WAS SO NICE and delivered the best service. From the Bartender to the Bus Boys, everyone was just so pleasant and delivered the best! We had the lamb chops and their special of the night which was a Fettuccine with a vodka cream sauce & LOBSTER & other seafood. Thank you Dafne and team for a great experience! We will definitely be back! The Tiramisu was so light and delicious!
Went here for a company dinner. They provided a customized menu for our company. Everything served smelled great. I was fortunate to have coworkers who love to share, so I got a taste of almost everything. The gnocchi, chicken Parmigiano, and bistecca were very rich and tasty. The tiramisu was also very generous and had a strong coffee taste. The servers were very attentive and welcoming.
What an amazing experience in the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. Not only is it close to everything, it's in a very bustling area with tons of other restaurants and things to do.
Amazing service, great food, attention to detail and truly the best ingredients with this menu. Definitely pricier than some other spots, however, couldn't recommend this enough for date night or every night.
We sat outside and loved the atmosphere! If we're ever in San Diego again, this is on our list.
I saw a review saying that they had vegan options, so I decided to give this place a try. I arrived at the restaurant and asked the hostess if there were any vegan options, and she was quick to list all the items that could be made vegan upon request. Every time I asked if an item was vegan, the waiter would confirm and make it clear that there were no eggs or dairy, which shows how seriously my request was taken. I ordered the Pizza Vegetariana (without cheese), and it came very quickly and was the best vegan pizza I’ve ever had. The place looks very nice and I really enjoyed my dinner. I’ll sure be coming back many more times.
The service was good. The food was very good. The tiramisu.... best I've had anywhere in the world. And I've traveled quite a bit. Will have to come back before this little secret goes wild. And the bartender does a great job too!
A friend told us about this place so when we were out in San Diego my husband made sure we stopped here to eat before heading back home he knows I love Pasta and let me tell you it did not disappoint at all! Everything was so good I forgot to take pictures of the desert. We legit got one of everything on the desert menu ! Everything was so good. I loved this place so much that he took me back for my birthday as a surprise we drove 2hrs to come eat here. They have fresh bread that they make there and everything is so dam fresh and so so so good! The staff amazing and the environment is amazing. I can’t wait to be back here again.
I only took a couple of pictures everything else I didn’t get to because we eat everything as it was brought to the table.
OP is a restaurant that I always visit when I am in San Diego. It is the oldest Italian restaurant in the Gaslamp quarter, and it never disappoints. The Cioppino, ossobucco(recommended by the Tuscan waitress) and the seafood linguine are delicious. Long Live to OP. I look forward to my next visit.
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