Had a great meal in 2018 and went back to celebrate our 40th anniversary. We repeated the delicious…read moreragu pasta and tried the Limone caper chicken! The pesto dipping sauce with bread is so good! The staff is so welcoming and Jazmine was the best server! The ending was their delicious cannoli.

Our second visit to Civico 1845, and it was just as great as the first! The food, drinks, and…read moreambiance are all fantastic... and their focaccia bread is my guilty pleasure. And overall such a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. We've had wonderful service both times, and on our most recent visit we had the pleasure of being served by Brook. She made us feel so welcome, gave excellent recommendations, and had such a warm, friendly personality that it felt like we were catching up with an old friend. Already looking forward to our next visit!

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!

5+++++ Super…read more Fantastic Highly recommend Excellent service Modern Italian dining in beautiful San Diego's Little Italy. Get the family style app board! Everything fantastic! Family style, Big portions! Come hungry! Excellent 5++++

We actually walked right past this restaurant. It looked sketchy from outside but OMG we are so…read moreglad we found it! Amazing atmosphere, cute set up. We were seated in the back of restaurant next to a window! Breezy. Relaxing and food was absolutely amazing !!!! The star was the Carbonara...YUMMMMMM. Staff was friendly and price is right for the quality and amount of food!

Treating myself to a solo dinner here while traveling in August was such a memorable experience!…read more From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was absolute perfection--warm, inviting, and wonderfully peaceful. Dining by myself felt like a true gift, and it was the ideal spot to bring my journal along to write and quietly enjoy the evening. The hospitality made it even better. My waiter was so genuinely kind and welcoming, which made the solo experience feel completely comfortable. It also gave me a great little opportunity to practice my Italian! And the food? Amazing. I ordered the squid, and it was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, all paired with gorgeous views that made the whole evening feel special. It's rare to find a spot that nails the combination of stunning views, delicious food, and top-tier hospitality. If you're looking for a peaceful, welcoming place to enjoy a solo meal, write, and soak in the atmosphere, Ristorante Illando is a must-visit!

Chic spot in Little Italy…read more Inside ~ cocktail vibe, dark, classy. A few seats on their sidewalk patio. Late afternoon shaded from buildings. Service ~ our waiter was awesome! Professional & well mannered for an enjoyable experience.

Made a reservation, so the wait wasn't bad at all! The food was definitely the star of the night…read more Everything we ordered was delicious, and I'd absolutely come back for the pasta. The only downside was the service. It was reaaaally slow, and we were hardly ever checked on. We had to raise our hands multiple times just to get someone's attention, which took away from the experience. I'd still recommend giving this place a try, but I'd suggest coming during a less busy time since I think the service would be much better. The food is worth it!

Underbelly is a super cool spot and the ambiance inside is beautiful. It took a minute to get sat…read moreon a Friday evening and parking was very difficult. We sat upstairs, the stairs are so cool and upstairs is cute but small/packed. The neon lights created a really interesting and unique atmosphere for a ramen spot. The vegetarian ramen I got was really good and so was the chili edemame. The buns are also so soft and pillowy.

Overall, I thought the ramen was ok, pretty standard for tonkotsu. We ordered the Underbelly Ramen…read morewith pork belly and the Adobada Pork Ramen. Both were flavorful, though I found the broth a bit saltier than I prefer. It was enjoyable, but nothing that really stood out or made me want to come back specifically for it. The ambiance has a trendy, nightlife vibe, with dim lighting and a lively atmosphere. Seating is open window facing the downtown streets so it can get pretty noisy and chilly, especially in the evening.

Love this place Service was exceptional and the menu has…read moreeverything if you are craving some Japanese Ramen sushi baos and more Great concept

I had a really strange service experience here, which is really disappointing because my husband…read moreand I are (or used to be) regulars! We were first in line to be seated, and the server offered to seat us at a mostly-empty communal high top in the center of the restaurant. I'm 8 months pregnant, so getting in and out of those high chairs is pretty physically straining for me, so we requested a (already clean and ready) 2-person table off to the side. The server was visibly annoyed by this request, and decided to seat the party of 4 behind us. Weird, but whatever! When he's done setting their table and seating them, he comes back to the front, points to the table we requested, and shoves two menus and two plates into my hands and walks away, having me set the table myself? It was very strange, because I recognized this server, and he's usually very pleasant. Other than this incident, the food is very good, but it does come out at really random times. I can only assume their kitchen is understaffed, because it does take a while to get your meal. I did enjoy eating here, but after my most recent experience, neither of us have any interest in going back.

This place is a vibe. It's moody but the indoor/outdoor patio makes you feel like you're in a cute…read morelittle Italian courtyard but in San Diego's Little Italy. Service was prompt, friendly, and very knowledgeable about gluten. Which is a great segue into... this is one of the most phenomenal gluten free pizzas that I've ever had. I'm not typically an olive oil sauce enthusiast but this absolutely changed my mind. Doughy, chewy, fluffy, and gluten free?! Ordered with a glass of Unshackled Cabernet. Perfection. Finished the night with three scoops of gelato. Heaven. Can't wait to go back!

The burrata and prosciutto crudo appetizer was fresh and tasty. A promising start…read more Then came the salmon with sweet potato purée, and everything fell apart. The fish had a smell and texture that strongly suggested it was spoiled. We sent it back immediately. Serving bad fish is not just a culinary failure, it's a food safety concern. No good appetizer can make up for that. I won't be returning.

A complete gem found in the hustle and bustle of Little Italy! Tucked away on a main street, we…read morefound a quaint Italian spot with amazing service and food--a truly beautiful experience!The chef was kind enough to make us something special (pictured here). When we asked for bread, he tailored a delicacy especially for us: a delightful, freshly baked focaccia with market-fresh fruit toppings. Be sure to ask for the "Focaccia Corine!" Because the fruit is seasonal, you will always get a delicious surprise.We also ordered the sausage & pesto flatbread and the Shrimp Scampi--made with shrimp, butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, white wine, and capers. Delightful!Rovino is a family-owned restaurant, and that warmth is truly reflected in their service. It feels like you have walked into a hometown cafe right on the Amalfi Coast. You are treated like family here. We will definitely add this treasure to our "Do Something New Every Day" Culinary Chronicle!

If you're visiting San Diego, I definitely recommend spending an evening in Little Italy…read more We made reservations at RoVino after it kept popping up on Yelp and Google, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, the service was warm and welcoming, and the cocktails were excellent. We shared the black truffle pasta, followed by the Carne Mista for Two--a huge platter with perfectly cooked steak, spicy sausage, their famous rotisserie chicken, grilled vegetables, and salad. Everything was delicious, and there was so much food that we had plenty to take back to the hotel for leftovers. After dinner, we wandered through the neighborhood, grabbed gelato, and stopped by one of the nearby Italian markets. The whole area has such a fun, vibrant energy and is perfect for strolling after a meal. A couple of things to know: parking can be challenging, and the restaurant's restroom is actually located down the block. It was a little unexpected, but one of the staff members kindly walked us over, which was much appreciated. Overall, it was a fantastic evening. Great food, friendly people, and a lively neighborhood. Little Italy is absolutely worth adding to your San Diego itinerary.