My husband and I stumbled across Spitz after parking in PB to see where the wind took us. And after…read morearriving at this place I honestly had pretty low expectations at first since it was pretty empty, but I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered from the happy hour menu and shared a few things. I got the Quinoa Salad, while my husband ordered the Chicken & Lamb Gyro along with the Doquito. Everything was delicious. The Quinoa Salad was exactly what I wanted for a Sunday brunch: light, fresh, and not heavy on the stomach. I also appreciated getting a good serving of veggies in for the day. Then I tried some of my husband's gyro, and it was SO good. He ended up sharing some of the chicken and lamb with me, and adding it to my salad absolutely elevated the whole thing. Our server was friendly and accommodating, and the mural and overall decor gave off great vibes. We sat outside, and it was funny to watch the place gradually fill up. By the middle of our meal, the inside seating area was buzzing and the open layout felt lively and energetic. Overall, this was a great accidental find and a solid stop for a Sunday meal. We'll definitely keep Spitz in mind the next time we're in the area.

This place did not disappoint! So many different mediterranean inspired wrap, gyro, and bowls. They…read morehave a whole portion of their menu dedicated to their vegan options. They have a great amount of seating with a vibrant atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back to try the lunch special, but even on a weekend prices were reasonable for how much food you get. You order at the counter and sit down which makes service easy. More of a plus they have beers on tap, as well as rotating flavor slushies!

I always went here during my four years of college and I recently visited San Diego again and I…read moreneeded to come here before I left. I met Johnny the owner for the first time and he was so sweet and welcoming. He gave me and my friend the cucumber salad and the mango sticky rice for free it as a way to show appreciation for supporting the business!! This is a must try in San Diego diego it is the best poke I have ever had and I've been to Hawaii multiple times!!! I got the poke plate with the classic shoyu ahi and the Maori kid Salmon.

This place was such a great way to end our San Diego trip. The poke was absolutely amazing, it was…read moreincredibly fresh and packed with so much flavor. The owner was extremely welcoming to our big group and made sure every order was correct, which we really appreciated. It was refreshing to eat somewhere where you can tell so much care goes into every meal. The atmosphere was inviting and relaxed, making it the perfect place to sit back and enjoy great food after a busy day. From the exceptional service to the quality of the food, everything exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be stopping by again the next time we're in San Diego, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for fresh, delicious poke and genuine hospitality.

Another wonderful Persian restaurant discovered! My husband and I were looking for a place to eat…read morebefore going to the AMC next door and I'm so happy we found this restaurant. At first glance, we knew we were in for a true authentic and great meal when we saw other Persians dining at the restaurant ;D Vibes: Namino shares a parking lot with other food establishments but on a Tuesday afternoon, we didn't have trouble finding a spot. The restaurant gives a mom and pop vibe, where they warmly welcomed us in. I loved that the lady gave us a bell to ring when we're ready to order. There were more than a handful of 4 person tables available inside. No outdoor seats. The guy who took our order and served our food was welcoming and our food came out within 10 minutes. Food: -Beef Koobideh Kabob ($15.95): skewer of suuuper flavorful beef served on a bed of saffron rice with a side salad and half a roasted tomato. I saw one of the reviews here that said to put sumac powder on the rice-- thank you for that! I asked for tzatziki sauce on the side and it paired well with the kabob. -Beef Kabob Sandwich ($11.95): my husband ordered this and he loved it as well. If we weren't in a hurry to catch a movie, I would've loved to try the baklava. Overall: A great authentic Persian restaurant located in La Jolla. You won't be disappointed!

TLDR; A small, no nonsense cafe serving absolutely mouth watering Persian dishes. Quaint ambience…read moreand old school city service (you just gotta flag people down) but the food is highly recommended. Namino, located in the holiday court lot (next to the Whole Foods plaza) is a small space looking like an east coast diner. They have a small menu and don't mind if you help yourself to drinks and a seat. The owner literally just told me to shout out my order when I was ready. No nonsense, quick, and it worked well. No complaints there. Service 9/10 Fesenjoon: That day's special. This dish is phenomenal and a hefty portion. The stew itself was not shy at all about flavor; an appreciable sweetness and tart flavor coming from pomegranate, an earthy blend of spices (for sure can taste bag and cinnamon as well as toasted walnuts. I'm sure there's more) and the chicken is clearly well seasoned. The stew itself is not to thin or thick, resembling a texture slightly thicker than a Japanese style curry. The specials are served with a side salad and saffron rice. The salad is dressed with a yogurt based dressing. Light and refreshing. Nothing surprising. The saffron rice is lightly seasoned with saffron, mostly white rice. The big kicker here is tableside condiments include sumac, and that is a huge bonus. Pour a liberal amount in your rice and thank me later. Gotta love a Persian restaurant with sumac! Food 9/10. The tea served is a spiced black I believe. May be an acquired tasted for those used to English breakfast. I'll definitely be back. Namino is great for a quick lunch and the food is fantastic. Hopefully I'll be able to try more of the menu soon!

Hands down best salad I've had in SD! The harvest Cobb plus roasted tofu really hit the spot…read more Why aren't there more salad shops in north county? Mary's gave me nostalgia for my west LA days, where $20+ salads were hearty, complex, and worth it. Service was fast and friendly. The dressing was amazing, though next time I'd ask them to go a lil less heavy. Mary's was excellent and I wish I grabbed two more salads to stock my fridge! I'll have to make the trip down to La Jolla again soon.

An OK salad store, aw I was expecting the salads to blow me away because this place is almost rated…read more5 stars! I ordered the large Summer Breeze with dressing on the side. For a large you'd definitely get full. The dressing consistency wasn't totally free-flowing liquid, it was a bit gelatinous but maybe bc of the ingredients! Still tasted good. I found myself wishing the salad was tossed more thoroughly so ingredients were more evenly distributed. Wish there was an additional ingredient in this salad that would make it pop, because the strawberries inside were still as mellow as the other things inside. I love salad but this just didn't blow me away. The service is quick and kind! One con is that there's a lot of flies when we sat outside, and also right next to the entrance inside... Free street parking (2 hours) is available though you gotta spend some time finding it. No bathroom.

Truly a hidden gem in the San Diego area! The restaurant is very homey and quaint. The lady who…read moregreets you at the door and serves as the waitress is incredibly kind and attentive. I ordered the zardaloo chalow (stewed apricots) with lamb and the yaqoot chalow (stewed cherries) with lamb. The sweetness of the fruits paired with the savory meat created an incredible balance of sweet and salty. Who knew cooked fruit could taste so good! Such a unique combination of flavors. Both dishes were served with a generous portion of basmati rice. I'll definitely be back every time I'm in La Jolla!

The best lunch ever. I had the Zardaloo chalow with the lamb. It was stewed in fresh apricots and…read moreserved next to fluffy basmati rice. It felt very fancy and was one of the most exotic things I have eaten in a long time. We also got the dolmas (grapes leaves) and the Bolani (turnover stuffed with leek and potatoes) as an appetizer. The dolmas were ok, but the bolani was exceptional, like a leek and potato quesadilla but lighter. It was hard to put into words. Just order it and enjoy! Lastly, for drinks we got a Cherry Blossom Tea (Sheer Chai). Again, it tasted like nothing I have ever ordered before, which is hard to do because we are adventurous eaters. It tasted like cream straight from the cow mixed with a cherry blossom-y and strawberry-ish Chai flavor+ black tea flavor. One of the best drinks that I have experienced in 2025 by far. For the La Jolla neighborhood and how fancy the inside feels, the prices were similar to any regular sit down restaurant. Quite the bargain for the bouquet of flavors and beautifully executed dishes that we had. I would definitely recommend them.

Good Food and good customer service. Everyone is friendly and the store is nice too. It is very…read morelively.

Can't stop thinking about the delicious poke burrito and poke taco we enjoyed for Saturday night…read moredinner on August 8! Boy, were you busy--even sold out of guacamole! The staff behind the counter could not have been kinder. You were all working so hard! Our group ordered a variety of items, and everyone could not get enough of the poke. The ratio of poke, rice and vegetables was perfect, and your thin tortilla wrapped it all up just right. And the sauce...the sauce! The bustling atmosphere, the long, steady line and the outstanding food are a restaurant owner's dream. Great job! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in SD!

Zoya absolutely exceeded my expectations! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to…read moreperfection. The Mezza Platter had an amazing variety of delicious appetizers, the Chicken Shawarma Plate was juicy, tender, and packed with authentic flavor, and the Too Hot to Handle Pizza was the perfect balance of spicy and cheesy with an incredible crust. The food quality, generous portions, and excellent service made this an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for authentic Mediterranean food with something unique on the menu, Zoya is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic meal!

To begin with , the staff and service reminded me of being welcomed like family. The food was…read moreoutstanding , very fresh, presentation was very appealing . The bread was freshily made and we had it with a no. of their appetizers and Pizza. Very vegetarian friendly. The felafel was the best i had eaten and I have tried more than i count in my life time. We Will definetely recommend one of a king restaurant in beautiful La Jolla.

If you love sandwiches like I love sandwiches, you've got to try Smallgoods!…read more Located in La Jolla, there's plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Overall, a really walkable area! Walking in, it's clear that their sandwiches are a crowd favorite from all the awards on the walls. Dubbed as "La Jolla's Most Popular," I went with their California Turkey & Cheese. It features a long list of things: California Swiss + SoCal Turkey + Granny Smith Apple + Cucumber + Micro & Mixed Greens + Local Mustard + Smoked Padron Jam + Mayo. I absolutely adore when sandwiches have a splash of fruit or jam in them. It's so underrated! I brought it to the water to enjoy and it made for the perfect beach sandwich. Light, flavorful, and filling- I was the envy of every seagull with this beaut haha. I will be returning to try their long menu of what sounds like incredible combos all around!

We came across Smallgoods by accident. I wanted to pick up a gift certificate as a gift, a couple…read moredoors down from the cheese shop, but due to bookings, their lobby is not always open. Since we were parked we decided to check out the cheese shop, the owner kindly came running out to warn us about the strict ticketing for parking in the 15 minute parking spot we were parked in right out front. We've visited this cheese shop several times now and enjoyed the specialty sandwiches they make. Our favorite, the SG Cheese Melt - made with a cheese mix, specially mustard, jam, red onion and thinly sliced apples, this is our favorite sandwich. I love a good ham and cheese, you must order it with the Nugget ham, so don't forget to add the ham! We also tried the California Wagyu bresaola, a cold sandwich, but can be made hot if you like. It was also very good, but we just keep coming back to the SG hot melt! Key things to know! - Limited parking! There is only street parking and a 15 min only spot directly in front of the shop. So it may be difficult to park on the weekends. - They are not open on Sundays or Mondays. - If you're looking for a sandwich their kitchen doesn't make sandwiches until after 11 am, the staff making the sandwiches are not there yet and they may run out of ingredients to make certain sandwiches. So don't expect to try to get one near closing time at 5 pm. A complete bummer since we tried a couple times and failed to pick up a sandwich. I love a good, easy to eat, not overwhelming sandwich, so this place makes my list of fav sandwiches! Owner is super friendly. The sandwiches are specialty and absolute delish! We don't live in the area and it's definitely worth the drive (if you can get a sandwich)! If you're in the area, definitely worth the stop in as they also offer drinks and premade and made to order cheese plates if you're heading to beach! 2026: 36

I got the Balsamic Breakfast sandwhich and it did not disappoint. I am allergic to nuts so the…read morenut-free pesto was appreciated. Plus they made it easily distinguishable that it WAS nut free. I ate it too fast to take a picture 10/10

I came in here to support a woman owned business and try a new spot. It was also empty inside so…read morethe no line was great for me. I ordered a Mexican mocha and the turkey cheddar bagel sandwich. The coffee was okay, nothing special. The bagel was good. I liked that it came on a jalapeno cheddar bagel and the aioli on it was good too. I like the variety of their menu. The service was okay, nothing special. Plenty of seating area compared to nearby coffee shops. Overall it was okay.

Il Giardino di Lilli is such a cute bakery/coffee shop in the La Jolla area…read more My party ordered an assortment of croissants and beverages. Croissants were buttery and flaky; the jam maybe only filled 2/3 of it though. They have two water dispensers off to the side. Their water is flavored and is actually really good. I think it's more unique than their drinks lol. Very aesthetic outdoor seating. Limited indoor seating. We came on a weekday for brunch and it was pretty busy. Street parking not bad for a weekday.

What a cute little cafe. I went on a Wednesday morning…read morearound 8 am and there were only a few people in line. Parking: a tiny bit rough since it was close to school drop off and the cafe is close to an elementary school but there are a lot of street spots and parking wasn't an issue when I left around 9 am. Food: I got the lavender agave latte. If you like your coffee strong, don't get this drink. It was good but tasted like hot sweet milk, I couldn't taste the coffee at all. Pistachio croissant: this thing is giant. And heavy. It will fill you up. The filling was thick and definitely needed a drink to help move it along. It was okay, nothing to write home about. Service: everyone was super kind and I got my drink quickly. Super sweet employees. The ambience was so nice. I loved spending some time reading my book there before work. I would not come back here again because I didn't love the coffee nor the pistachio croissant but thats okay. I'm still glad I got to give it a try.