cesarina is my go to Italian date night restaurant! they have yet to disappoint me with their…read moredishes. though the menu hardly changes they are consistent with the quality of their dishes. if you want something different make sure to ask for their monthly specials! the vodka pasta is my favorite and langoustine on top with shrimp is my go to! we tried the caprese and it was so tasty! the eggplant complimented the burrata well. my favorite appetizer from them is the polpo croccante! parking is difficult as most is residential and there is no dedicated lot for them however i love celebrating special occasions here and they always have amazing service! i'd recommend ordering wine to pair with your pasta and enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant!

I really wanted to love this place however, I think my expectations must have been too high. The…read morefunghi pasta lacked a lot of flavor and the noodles were unevenly cooked. Some noodles were mushy while others were al dente. The mushrooms lacked any caramelization and left the dish feeling one dimensional. Service was good. I was able to get my order curbside. I can't speak to the interior, but the takeout was really pretty and the food was hot-ish. Some of the bread was warm, some was not, the donut was room temperature and pasta was hot! The donut was okay nothing special, but the whipped cream was thick, light and rich. Probably the best whipped cream I've ever had. I don't know if I'd come back. I was just really underwhelmed. Funghi pasta: 6/10 Bread: 7.5/10 caramelized onion focaccia was by far the best Donut filled with whipped cream: 6.5/10 Whipped cream: 10/10

Bencotto definitely lived up to the hype! Everything we ordered was delicious. I had the cheese…read morewheel pasta special with mushrooms and added sausage--I'm so glad I did because the sausage was perfectly crisp and absolutely scrumptious. My oldest ordered the salmon salad, and the creamy dressing was light, fresh, and full of flavor. The salmon portion was on the smaller side but cooked perfectly. My youngest got a "small" order of spaghetti Bolognese (there's no kids' menu), and she cleaned her plate. We also ordered the house bread, which our server explained is baked fresh to order, so it took a little extra time--but it was worth the wait. The seasoned olive oil dip was incredible, and the butter was rich and creamy. The only thing I personally missed was a side of balsamic vinegar. The drinks were just as impressive: a refreshing lavender mocktail for my oldest, a beautifully presented strawberry lemonade for my youngest, and their take on an Aperol Spritz for me. All three were refreshing and a perfect complement to the meal. Great food, wonderful service, and a spot we'll happily return to!

Came here on a weekend and we were seated outside due to no reservation. Our table was filled with…read moreleaves that had dropped, including on our dishware. We got mozzarella sticks, tagliatelle nere, cheese wheel pasta, and tagliatelle lamb. To our surprise, the mozzarella sticks only come with three small sticks, but the cheese pull on them were really nice. The cheese wheel pasta was not tossed in the cheese wheel table side because we were seated outside, which I wish they would've explained when we were ordering. We substituted the tagliatelle ragu with pappardelle pasta since we already had fettuccine and I liked that a lot. When the pasta came out, our server asked if we wanted cheese on the pasta to which we said yes, and then he forgot to bring us cheese so we had to ask the hostess standing outside. Overall the food was good and the pasta portion was filling. I wouldn't recommend sitting outside because service was not the best. Not sure if it was because we were quite literally the only table outside.

Bf and I had a little date night here, the service and food was amazing! They have a banana…read moreespresso martini that was delicious!

My boyfriend and I LOVE Barbusa! Definitely one of my favorite Italian spots in Little Italy. We've…read moretried several things on the menu, and honestly, you really can't go wrong. Everything is delicious and staff are amazing. The food is consistently good, the atmosphere is lively and fun, and it's such a great spot for date night or dinner with friends. There are so many amazing Italian restaurants in Little Italy, but Barbusa continues to be one of our go-to favorites. 5/5 every time. If you haven't been yet, add it to your list!

Five stars all around for Rusticucina From the moment we sat…read moredown, the experience was exceptional. The food was absolutely outstanding every dish was fresh, perfectly balanced, and full of incredible, authentic flavor. What truly made the evening unforgettable, though, was our server, Filippo. He provided top-tier service from start to finish. Filippo was attentive, warm, and exceptionally knowledgeable about the menu, guiding us through our meal with genuine hospitality and impeccable timing. You can tell when someone takes true pride in what they do, and Filippo made us feel completely taken care of throughout the entire dinner. The atmosphere was vibrant, the service was seamless, and the meal was simply perfection. If you visit RustiCucina, make sure to ask for Filippo he will make your night truly special. Can't wait to come back!

Amazing service, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to the hype…read more Ossobuco: 5.5/10 I've had a lot of ossobuco over the years, and this was honestly my least favorite. The meat was fairly tender, but it lacked flavor almost entirely. The sauce didn't add much either, and the risotto underneath was just okay. Nothing was necessarily bad. it was just surprisingly bland. For a dish that's usually rich and comforting, this one felt forgettable. Pesto Pasta: 7/10 This was decent and definitely better than the ossobuco, but it wasn't anything I'd go out of my way to order again. The pesto was enjoyable, and I appreciated that it wasn't overly acidic. Beyond that, it didn't really stand out. The cocktails were good, the service was fantastic, and the complimentary limoncello cake was delicious. That said, when there are so many great Italian restaurants in the area, I don't see myself returning. I left feeling like the food was more hype than substance. Food: 5/10 Service: 10/10

The food was so good and very rich. Our server was Giacomo and he was so friendly and made the…read moreexperience very fun!

I'm vacationing in SD and have many allergies. I have basically been surviving on PB and rice…read morecakes cuz every restaurant we've been to has not taken me seriously and I've gotten sick. Buona Forchetta took it seriously and no issues. plus. all of our meals were outstanding. we agreed this was best meal we had on vaca. Cosimo was our very attentive ...great service

You need to visit this wonderful place! The authenticity, atmosphere and welcoming family members…read morewho made our experience one of a kind should not be missed. We enjoyed every bit of our food, the service; and Giovanni and his family didn't hesitate to chat with us in Italian. My friend and I met in Naples, Italy over 40 years ago in high school. We had a mini reunion at Siamo Napoli because we craved an authentic experience. We couldn't be more delighted with our choice. Grazie mille!

First impressions of Siamo Napoli looked pleasing by the fairy lights entwined in ivory and an…read morealmost packed room of patrons on a Friday night. When the host got to me and my boyfriend, they asked if we were okay with sitting in the back; we both didn't mind given our hunger, but I quietly regretted the decision a little when we were sat close to the exit door especially since there was no cell service from where we were situated. But I had no qualms about it whatsoever, as I was more focused on the experience of the food. I ordered the Fettuccine Bolognese while my boyfriend ordered the Piccante. I was pleasantly surprised with how quick my food came to the table, with my boyfriend's not too long after. Despite the portion size, the fettuccine filled me up well and the marinara sauce was flavorful. My boyfriend raved about his pizza as well as the chili oil provided for garnish. (You can actually taste the chili in the chili oil, so be wary of that if you're one not accustomed to large spice.) I had only tried the crust of his pizza, but even that alone, it was still delicious. A part of the reason for our visit was to try the Tiramisu and it didn't disappoint at all. It was the right balance of sweet mascarpone and rich espresso. Our server was kind and attentive to us, checking on us and giving us updates on our food. We were both surprised to see that after asking for the check, we weren't charged for the Tiramisu, a kind gesture we appreciated. Overall, my boyfriend and I enjoyed our time here. I'd like to come back so I could try the pizza with my boyfriend.

This restaurant is so delicious! The service is excellent and the food is impeccable quality…read more Alessandro and Gabriel are so sweet! We sat by the window with a nice view and some breeze. Very cute place!

Ate here for the first time. Great location if you have a play at the Old Globe; short drive over…read moreto the Park. The food was wonderful! Had the Burrata and Eggplant appetizers (the portions were large), and the Tutto Mare main pasta course. Loaded with seafood and the squid ink pasta was delicious. Our server Vincenzo was very attentive and friendly. Great neighborhood Italian restaurant. Will definitely be back.

Cucina Urbana's Sunday offering is great. It feels like an excellent home cooked meal without the…read morework. The meal includes *Family chopped salad - light and fresh * Focaccia + herbed butter - nice and warm bread with flavorful butter * Bucatini amatriciana - perfect seasoning; al dente * Polenta - rich and creamy * Seasonal roasted vegetables - very good side; lovely char on the veggies. * Spatchcock chicken - moist inside but crispy skin. Not a lot of flavor but if you add the pesto and the lemon & with the bed of arugula- I think it's wonderful. * Tiramisu/dessert- they have peaches and added hazelnuts on top- a good variation. We also had Lavender lemonade which was a bit sour for me but the other people at the table liked. Service and food were great. The restaurant is very clean and modern. Overall, highly recommended.

Came here on a Friday night for a friend's birthday and was able to find street parking a few…read moreblocks away. The squash blossoms were the best thing we ordered. I'm a cheese lover, so these were right up my alley. The sauce was so good that I ended up dipping the focaccia in it. The focaccia bread itself, though, was pretty plain with just butter and not worth paying for. The food was pretty hit or miss. The Beef Brasato Pappardelle was flavorful with a good amount of meat, while the Bucatini Amatriciana was sour and not enjoyable. The Parmesan Truffle Fries were disappointing- they were hollow and airy with barely any potato or truffle flavor. The burnt Brussel sprouts were actually burnt (ha), the grilled octopus was dry with very little meat, the hamachi crudo was okay, the wagyu carpaccio was alright but didn't taste like wagyu, and the Jidori chicken fra diavolo wasn't worth the price. We also wanted the steak, but unfortunately they were out that night. Service was good. They waived the usual $3/person cake-cutting fee since we cut our own birthday cake. My biggest complaint was how hot it was inside. It took about 45 minutes to an hour before we could even feel the AC, which made dinner pretty uncomfortable on a summer night. Overall, there were a few standout dishes, but just as many misses. It wasn't a bad meal, but it wasn't a delicious one.