Had a fantastic late lunch here on a Saturday. Came in because they offer GF pasta on the menu. Servers were friendly and attentive. The dining area is roomy, bright, and relaxing. They have a fantastic menu of authentic Italian dishes, we had trouble deciding what to get. The caprese was excellent, with very fresh tomatoes and a beautifully aromatic olive oil. My beef ravioli was excellent, it came with spicy meatballs on top and bleu cheese crumbles which made it so flavorful but not super heavy, just perfect. My husband's frutti di mare was AMAZING. The sauce that everything is tossed in is wonderful. And they were super accommodating about his gluten allergy, and he enjoyed his meal with no issue. Prices are very good for portion size and flavor/quality. Highly recommend! read more

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As always Il Posto does not disappoint. We came here with friends that have not tried out the restaurant and they left extremely happy. We had pur Monthly Friends Dinner here and it was excellent. For drinks we ordered a Sangiovese Wine, a Sauvignon Blanc and an Expresso Martini. Our friend said it was the best Expresso Martini he gad ever had. For food we ordered the lasagna, salmon with pistachio sauce, linguini with fruti di mare and gluten free plant based ravioli. This last Vegan dish was delicious and made exquisitely. So happy they have Vegan options here since I am lactose intolerant and they have tons of options. Service was great and fast considering the restaurant was pretty busy. Ambiance was nice with a background music that seemed as if it was live music. read more

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Repeat customer. I love this place. Finally made it here for happy hour. Stellar! Their pizzas are authentic neapolitan style, and I've enjoyed them at lunch and dinner. For HH, I had some of the best restaurant meatballs in San Diego. The Negroni was delicious too. I felt like i was having aperitivo in Italy. Ciao! read more

IL Posto - HH Menu, Feb 2026 - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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My friends and I came here for restaurant week and I was disappointed. The set menu had great choices, but the food wasn't good. Great price for appetizer, entree, and dessert. In a cute area of South Park. Wouldn't come back. Food review: Vodka penne w/ shrimp: (3/5)I feel like vodka pasta is a staple and it just wasn't very good. I think I like my vodka more creamy. The noodles were hard. Good sharing portion though. Focaccia: (4/5) It was pretty good, but it didn't come with oil and vinegar as we thought, but they did bring some. The bread was soft and flavorful. Lasagna roll: (2/5) It was NOT good. The noodles were hard and the meat threw me off. I don't know if it was the prosciutto or texture that I didn't like. Caesar salad: (2/5) I was not a fan of the dressing also didn't like that it wasn't chopped. Bruschetta: (4/5) This was delicious! Perfectly crisp and flavors were on point. Chicken parm: (3.5/5) It was pretty tasty! I wish the chicken was a little more crispy. Again, the flavor wasn't there for me. Wouldn't order again. read more

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Tried this place out during restaurant week with some family. Parking was street only and limited, but we were lucky to find a spot right by the restaurant. Very cute and casual ambiance, staff were very nice; our party ended up sitting outside. Drinks and food were delicious, and we left very satisfied. read more

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Cute place, street parking right outside, and it has a huge back area as well. We came here for girls night dinner. Which is not something they were advertising anywhere on their menu. We had to mention it to them to see what items were available to select. Only reason we knew was because of Instagram reels from someone that posted. This dinner it comes with espresso martini, (we were able to substitute one of them for non alcoholic), salad and pasta. Choices are very limited. I think maybe 2-3 choices for each items. And the portions came in a martini glass. If you are here to feast, this will not be your menu choice, but if you are here for be vibe, this might be a good option. I opted out of girls night dinner as I wasn't fan of none of the pasta choices they had to offer. I've ordered lasagna and glass of wine. It wasn't busy at all on week night, but service was eh. They forgot about what wine I've got, had to call them over. It happens, all fine. Lasagna came out real fast. It was huge! Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of them. It was more of pasta with cheese than anything else. Not much of meat. It was very dense. I do love that they are incorporating girls night dinner. I think it's going to be a hit or a miss for some people but it's worth the try. Good reason to be out and hang out with your friends. They do have vegan options! read more

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I recently moved from San Diego. However, I do miss IL Posto. I am writing this review because I cannot find a place comparable in my new city. When I return on business I plan to go here again. I used to either dine in or pick up food during lunch. They have authentic handmade pasta which is hard to find nowadays. Try the bolognese pasta to see what I mean. Their pizza is also authentic and top-notch. These people are from Italy - the real deal. Prices are not bad at all, I'd generally expect to pay more for the quality, and the restaurant itself is pleasant to eat inside of with the open setting. I have referred this restaurant to friends and one even booked a large party after trying it one time. read more

Visited Il Posto during restaurant week and loved my experience. Returned for a birthday celebration and got to try a wider variety of items. They have a huge room in the back that would be great for larger gatherings. My favorite item was the Mortadella Pizza. Very fresh ingredients for everything we tried. Attentive and friendly service. read more

IL Posto - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a lovely work lunch here with the team during our Dan Diego visit. Friendly and helpful staff, nice setting with a very cute back room. Good food. read more

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My friends and I chose to eat here this past weekend and it was a good choice. The place has lots of seats and really comfortable. The food was delicious and will be going back read more

I have to say the that the food here was amazing! The pollo al marsala was just absolutely delicious. The service was great. Place is very clean. This place does get really busy so I highly recommend a reservation online ahead of time. And even then, you still may have to wait a certain amount of time.So get there early as well a little bit before the reservation maybe a good 10 or 15 minutes. The parking may be the most challenging part. read more

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I might have a new favorite Italian restaurant in town. I stumbled upon this play via an online ad, and I am so glad I decided to give it a try. Food & Drinks: The Mortadella Burrata was new to me and it grew on me quickly, also liked their Bruschetta. I absolutely loved my pasta(Paccheri in Cremosa sauce with sausage and zucchini). Also liked their Aglio e olio spaghetti, which a friend got. Their "make your own pasta" option, available in both vegan and non-vegan varieties, is extensive, allowing you to create whatever your heart desires. They have a good selection of wine, but I was disappointed with the significant upcharge. I know all restaurants upcharge, but for wine I've had before, it felt too expensive. Their espresso martini is very popular, but I found it only alright. The star of the table has to be the Tiramisu - huge layers of very soft and light mascarpon,e and the right amount of coffee made it one of my favs in town. Service: Some of the waitstaff seemed confused and clueless. We asked the guy who sat us down for the Restaurant week menu(which was posted at the door), but he didn't know what we were talking about. He also went to "Find out more" but never returned. We were famished, so we decided to go with the main menu. Our server was a sweet lady who helped us with a lot of recs and even made us our espresso martini after closing time. Ambiance: This is a small, cozy, and cute place with just enough seating to avoid overcrowding. I loved their decor and design too. In-all: I will definitely come back here to try their pizzas. Overall, a big thumbs up from me. read more

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Came here for restaurant week. Out of the set menu, we got: Appetizer: calamari and bruschetta Entree: salmon Dessert: panna cotta We got here earlier than our reservation but got seated right away. The seating is pretty tight so it got really warm inside when the restaurant got full - would recommend asking for outside seating if you can. Service was attentive and friendly. Food wise, I think the panna cotta was the best thing out of everything we got. Portions are big and we got super full but the main dish was not my favorite. The pasta that came on the side was a little dry since it didn't have sauce. Maybe the other pasta dishes would be different. read more

IL Posto - Salmone alla Livorese - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This spot has one of the best Italian food in San Diego! We came here in April of 2024 and started with a bottle of Moscato d'asti and a couple glasses of Aperol Spritz. For apps, we shared the carpaccio di Manzo and bruschetta campaña. Both dishes were delicious and nicely presented. Next, we had the spaghetti carbonara, cioppino, and pizza diavola. Everything was fantastic! They even out the spaghetti in a bread bowl for me, even thought they weren't doing that anymore. We saved room for the panna cotta Nutella and affogato! The panna cotta wasn't too sweet and affogato came with chocolate Pocky sticks. Still reminiscing about this visit after all this time. I will come back when I'm craving for authentic Italian food! read more

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Had a reservation at 6pm on a Saturday, and we were sat instantly! Service and quick and friendly. The restaurant has a cozy cute vibe! The tables felt a little crowded in the back area, but we still felt we had some privacy within our group. We got some of the focaccia bread, and it was toasted perfectly! We ordered some marinara to dip as well. Great starter combo! We also got a pizza and a BYO pasta! I got fusilli, vegan pesto, add chicken, and it was perfect!! Everyone was satisfied with what they got :) Everything was reasonably priced! Between 4 adults, we got a few cocktails each, 2 pizzas, 2 pastas, and a dessert. Roughly around $200! Good price for good vibes :) Will be coming back! read more

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As a first-timer, my weekday afternoon trip here was worth the headache of hunting for a parking spot. Davide gave us plenty of time to peruse the menus and was attentive to water refills. Vegan offerings were clearly categorized: several pizzas and the option to make-your-own pasta with various shapes, sauces, and toppings. We opted for the Arrabbiata Vegana with vegan sausage and built a pasta with orecchiette, funghi sauce vegana, and vegan ricotta. Food came out within a reasonable time. Pizza had a perfectly chewy crust, and the vegan sausage complemented the spice of the arrabbiata. We'd decided against adding vegan mozz, which allowed the sweet acidity of the San Marzano tomatoes to take the spotlight. Pasta was slightly undercooked, missing the mark. Vegan ricotta added a nice visual element and bit of texture, but lacked flavor. Funghi sauce was too light for my taste, and after tasting the pizza, I wished I'd gone for a red. The space itself had plenty of seating (bar, indoor, small outdoor section) and large windows that beckoned natural light inside. Restrooms were stocked and felt clean. However, I docked a star because our table was near an alarm system, a recurring interruption that soon made me regret our seating decision. I appreciated the clearly indicated vegan options and on-point service. I would love to see some vegan appetizers on the menu next time. As it stands, I can already taste another delicious pizza in my near future. read more

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This has become one of our favorite Italian restaurants because the food is genuinely authentic and consistently delicious. You can taste the quality in every dish, and I especially appreciate that they cook without seed oils. That's a huge reason we continue coming back. They also have a really nice lunch menu, which we've taken advantage of several times. However, during our last visit, we were initially given the dinner menu instead of the lunch menu, and when we politely asked for the lunch menu, our server gave us a look that honestly made the interaction feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Unfortunately, the service has been the only consistent downside for us. We've had the same server multiple times, and he never writes orders down and has forgotten something from our order every single visit. That said, the food is so good that we still continue to return. With more attentive and welcoming service, this place would easily be a 10/10. read more

The focaccia here is worth 5 stars alone! As a non bread lover, I could not get enough! The meatballs were so good but the little focaccia bites has the perfect crustiness and chewy insides- almost like mochi! Sauce with generous parmesan was incredible for dipping. At happy hour, we got the trio took and were surprised by how good arancini could be. Based on our few apps, geear service, and cute interior- would definitely come back for a full meal. read more

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Such a disappointing experience for what was supposed to be a special night celebrating my daughter's graduation. From the moment we arrived, the service was off. The person pouring our water spilled it on the table and never offered to clean it up. We then sat without menus while another group who arrived after us was immediately seated, given menus, and helped before us. Our server came to take drink orders even though we still didn't have menus. Throughout the night, it felt like we were an inconvenience for simply being there. At one point she said, "I know you're ready, but I'll be right back," and walked away again before taking our order. The food itself was extremely salty, and the service only continued to go downhill. Our appetizer plates were never cleared, so we were trying to eat our entrées while balancing dirty dishes on the table. By the end of the meal, we were rushed out so quickly that we weren't even finished packing leftovers before someone was standing there with their hand out waiting to take the plates away. I don't expect over-the-top service or anyone "kissing my ass," but I do expect basic hospitality when paying for a meal. Unfortunately, between the poor service and overly salty food, this was not the experience we hoped for on such an important occasion. I would not recommend this restaurant and would not return. read more

Ordered the Lobster Ravioli and the Paccheri Alfredo with Pancetta, and both were very enjoyable. The lobster ravioli was creamy and comforting with a delicate seafood flavor, while the pasta itself was cooked perfectly. The paccheri Alfredo was rich without being too heavy, and the pancetta added a nice savory bite. Both dishes felt satisfying and well made--great choices if you're in the mood for something indulgent and comforting. Service was great, and the ambience was phenomenal--set on a corner in a really nice neighborhood, which made the whole experience even better. Would definitely order again. read more

IL Posto - The pasta was cooked well and held the creamy Alfredo nicely, while the pancetta added a good salty bite. - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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It is my third time here and EVERY TIME the calamari hits!! Literally the best I have ever had. Service is great, ambience is good -- overall great spot. GET THE FRITO MISTO!!!! read more

Can't believe I haven't reviewed before as I have been here many times and as a person with celiac disease this place is a FIND. It's a cute little spot in Southpark. They have amazing gluten free pizza. Mine was also dairy free and very "cheesy". A friend had gluten free pasta but I didn't get to try hers as it contained dairy. They are always very welcoming. read more

IL Posto - Gluten free penne with vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went here for a work holiday party and they seated us in a room in the back. The staff were so sweet setting up the tables for our large party and even setting aside a table for us to put our gifts on for a gift exchange. They were very attentive and came by often to get us more drinks or apps throughout our time there. The room was a good size, allowing our party of around 20 people to be seated comfortably. As the night went on more parties were brought into the room too so it wasn't a private room but felt pretty close to it. The food is honestly reasonably priced. They have a happy hour with some drinks and small plates from like 2-5 during the week. I got one app of the meatballs to spit with a coworker. They came with a size of like a fried pizza dough- the menu said with deep fried pizza. The meatball was delicious. It was so buttery smooth and soft with absolutely no chunks or dry spots. The sauce was delicious too with a slight acidity but the perfect balance of sweetness. For my entree I got the Orecchiette salsicca e friarielli and added extra chicken for protein. The pasta dish was huge, and very filling. The pasta was perfectly cooked with a slightly creamy sauce and amazing sausage. The chicken was a bit dry but did the job of adding extra protein. I had to take more than half of the pasta home because the portion was so big. I ended the meal with some spumoni which came in a chocolate shell was really nice as a finisher. I'm really glad I found this place and will definitely be back. I gotta try their pizza next time! read more

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Made a reservation for two at 7:45pm, arrived 30 min earlier & was sat ahead of time. I ordered the Paccheri Pasta E Patate & it was delicious! Tasted like something I've never had before, very rich potato flavor & pasta cooked to perfection. Our server was very attentive & kind, she helped us pick the Panna Cotta Pistachio dessert towards the end of our meal. The indoor seating has very clean aesthetic, with large windows facing the street allowing a ton of natural light in. Overall, it was a great dining experience. I'll definitely need to come back to try their pizza soon! read more

IL Posto - Paccheri Pasta E Patate - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for a team lunch. It was recommended by one of my colleagues and this place has great fresh and authentic Italian food. We were greeted at the door and got to sit anywhere we liked. Since we went for lunch, there wasn't too many people and it was a nice sunny day allowing us to enjoy the outside views. We ordered a Margherita pizza with a insalata di cesare to share. My colleague ordered the panuozzo vegetariano, then my other colleague and I ordered a make your own pasta. The make your own pasta got mixed up a bit since me and my colleague ordered something similar. She had her pasta with funghi sauce, eggplant, and mozzarella. I had mine with cremosa, artichoke, and chicken. She got my artichoke and I got her eggplant and I wish it was an easy switch but she's vegetarian and mine came with chicken. We didn't notify the waiter since the food was delicious regardless, but I'm sure they would have corrected it for us no problem. I would definitely come back here again. :) read more

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The food here was pretty good. I did t care for the gnocchi but my dinner mates really liked it I liked the carbonara and the desserts also were pretty good. Celebrated a couple birthdays here and we weren't disappointed. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

IL Posto - Trio alla Italiana Arancini Crocche Fior di zucca - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Tried this place during restaurant week and it did not disappoint. The servings were huge and the food is really flavorful. It's a really cute interior space as well and the servers were really nice. Would highly recommend it for a cute date night in South Park. read more

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After a long day of work, Il Posto ended up being exactly the kind of dinner spot we needed. The atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming, and Ana made the entire experience even better from the moment we sat down. Ana constantly checked on us and would joke with us and ask if we wanted another drink or anything else. Being a server is truly an art. To be able to joke around, have conversations with guests, and be genuinely friendly is a gift. People could honestly learn a thing or two from Ana because her hospitality stood out the entire night. She somehow even convinced us to order dessert, which NEVER happens for us, so honestly that says a lot. We started with the calamari appetizer, which came out piping hot and extra crispy. It had a mix of calamari, shrimp, and zucchini which made it feel a little different from the standard appetizer you get elsewhere. A few pieces had a tiny bit of an over crisped taste, but overall it was still flavorful and addicting. The Montanara pizza was definitely the star of the night. The crust was thin without being too thin, light without being floppy, and between two people we somehow finished the entire pizza without feeling overly stuffed. The vodka sauce on the pizza was SO good, creamy, rich, and full of flavor without being too heavy. We added the mushroom mix and it paired perfectly. The Aperol Spritz was also really well made and super refreshing. Definitely one of those drinks you casually keep sipping and suddenly it's gone. For dessert, we ordered the lava cake with ice cream. The only downside was that the "lava" part was missing, so it was more of a warm chocolate cake instead of a molten cake. But honestly, it was still delicious. The cake itself was warm, rich, and paired perfectly with the ice cream. Overall, the service from Ana really elevated the entire experience. Good food is one thing, but attentive service and genuine hospitality always make a place memorable. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Linguini ai Fruiti de Mare Great service and beautiful ambiance! Staff was friendly and attentive. I got the linguini ai fruiti de mare, recommended by my waiter because I like seafood. We subbed the tomato sauce for white wine sauce, so not sure if that took away the desired flavor profile of the dish, but the pasta tasted a bit too boring for me. There wasn't any additional flavor to the pasta other than the seafood; however, the seafood was really really fresh and delicious! My friend got one of tbe specials -- a lobster ravioli. We were a bit disappointed that the dish came out cold but the sauce on the ravioli was yummy! Overall, not a bad spot for italian food. I would come back to try other dishes, as the service was amazing and you can really taste the freshness of their ingredients. read more

IL Posto - Linguine Frutti Di Mare with white wine sauce - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great food, friendly service and good intimate atmosphere. This was my second time here and everything was really delicious! read more

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Pretty disappointed with my dinner here Saturday night with 4 of my girlfriends, especially since I just moved to the neighborhood. Arrived for our 7:15 reservation and were seated in the back room, at a table in the center, very close to an another table with a large party behind us. Off the bat, any time a server went to their table they either pushed by our seats or leaned over our seats to put stuff down on their table. After server took our drink orders we waited 15 minutes to try to put in our dinner order. Our server kept coming into the room but helping all the other tables except ours. We finally flagged down a bus boy to get our waitress. Once we finally put in our orders, food came out at a decent pace. Food was decent, got the zucchini cream pizza which I'd give 4 stars and pistachio salmon which was ok but the side of spinach was not. Overall would not come back again. read more

We came here for restaurant week 9/25. We got the fritto misto gamberi e calamari, spaghetti con polpette, and tiramisu. And the saffron risotto of the day topped with 8oz rib eye tagliata style as an extra entree. Overall the food was good. The calamari was my favorite. The risotto was interesting. It was very dry, but still had some good flavor. The rib eye pieces on top were well done. The spaghetti came with two huge meatballs. It had more of a meatloaf texture than a traditional meat texture. Saw a lot of items I want to try the next time I come. Service was good. Street parking. Plenty of tables. Had seating outside. read more

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Delicious experience! Great service! Dined here with a group of 10 for a birthday celebration. We ordered several appetizers to share. All were delicious and fresh: burrata and prosciutto, caprese, calamari, and flatbread. Several of the group shared dishes. I ordered the carbonara. It was a good portion that I could take left overs home, another friend ordered the bolognese, also delicious and another friend did a build your own pasta. We shared several bottles of the rose, some ordered cocktails. It was a great experience. Giuseppe was our server. He was patient, welcoming, and attentive. I would definitely return and recommend this restaurant to others looking for a good Italian experience. read more

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This is my favorite neighborhood spot!!! Come in for a glass of wine and awesome food! Ana and Davide are the best and always great people to talk to at the bar!!! I love it!!! read more

IL Posto - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Everything was good. Service excellent great wedge salad. Really great pasta w clams no free desert for my 77 birthday. Chicken pic great Will visit again read more

Had such a great experience. First time here and came in with some friends, great food and what even made it more welcoming was our waitress Ana. She was amazing and attentive. Definitely will be coming back. read more

IL Posto - Lava cake and ice cream - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

We checked out this place for restaurant week and it was great! We got to try some of everything! Favorites were the calamari and pasta! Lots of food and service was great! Bummed they were out of tiramisu that night read more

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My favorite Italian restaurant in South Park. They offer Neapolitan pizzas, which are delicious. Everything that I've had here has been delicious, but my favorites are the puttanesca and margarita pizza. The prices are very fair for the quality and portions, and the lunch menu is a great deal! The restaurant is beautifully decorated, with two indoor rooms and an outdoor patio to choose from. read more

I regret not going to Il Posto sooner! I'm not too into the concept of "create your own pasta" as I much prefer choosing an already curated pasta creation from a restaurant. If I recall initially when they first opened, their pasta options were only "custom" but now they have some pre-curated options. We had reservations and they sat us immediately. I didn't realize how big the restaurant was because from the outside you only see one section of the space, but we were seated in an entirely different area which effectively doubled their dining space. Not that it should matter, but our waitress had a very personable and heavy Italian accent which adds to this place feeling very homey and authentic. We started with some focaccia which was nicely seasoned and very tasty. We also got the margherita pizza to share for the table. The pizza had a great flavor and the crust was slightly crispy but more on the soft-side. Particularly the main areas of the pizza were more "droopy" where it doesn't hold its structure. My main was the Orecchiette Salsicca e Friarielli which was fantastic! The sausage nicely flavored and the pasta was nicely cooked. The saucy was a little creamy and very addicting. This is definitely a homerun of a pasta dish! Overall our dinner was amazing and would be excited to return to try some more dishes! read more

IL Posto - Orecchiette Salsicca e Friarielli - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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We had outdoor seating for two on Saturday, August 30th at 8:00 pm, and the whole experience was fantastic. The ambiance was super cute and the outdoor seating made it even more enjoyable. The restaurant was very busy, so making a reservation online was definitely the way to go. Even though we showed up early, they got us seated right away. Service was attentive, friendly, and on point throughout the night. The only thing that felt slightly off was the music--they were playing odd cover songs that didn't quite match the Italian vibe. A playlist to match the atmosphere would have made it perfect. As for the food, it was some of the best Italian cuisine I've ever had. We started with the Fritto Misto Gamberi e Calamari ($17.95) -- shrimp, calamari, and zucchini fried perfectly on a bed of arugula with marinara and lemon. This was hands down the best calamari I've ever tasted: light, crisp, and full of flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the Lasagna ($21.95), and I can honestly say it was the best lasagna I've ever had. The homemade pasta layers, creamy besciamella, rich bolognese, and melted mozzarella and parmigiano created a dish that was out of this world. My girlfriend ordered the Fusilli alla Siciliana ($21.95) with eggplant, sausage, ricotta, buffalo mozzarella, basil, and marinara -- another flavorful, perfectly cooked pasta dish that was a hit. Overall, Il Posto delivered on every level: great atmosphere, excellent service, and unforgettable food. This is without a doubt the best Italian restaurant I've been to in San Diego, and I can't recommend it enough. read more

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