Love it here. We stop here every single time we go to San Diego. Authentic Italian cuisine, expertly done. Hotter than a Mason Miller fastball. You won't regret visiting this establishment. read more

Authentic, homemade, beautiful food. Come here you won't regret it. Very nice staff and service.

Food is excellent. If you like Italian, I would recommend this restaurant that's located in Bankers Hill. Small restaurant that is very intimate. Staff is friendly and service was prompt. read more

We usually love this restaurant. Tonight was not a good night. We have had the Caesar salad before and it is usually large enough to feed 4 people. This was much smaller. I had the frutti de mare. It was not as flavorful as I remember it being and the portion was mostly spaghetti. The mussels and clams were tiny. The calamari was tender and easy to cut, but was very bland. This was a very disappointing meal from a restaurant that is usually outstanding. read more

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Ordered pulpo and chicken salad for appetizers. I also got the seafood pasta which I really like. My bf got smoked salmon pasta! We paid by InKind and got 20% off read more

This place is a Hillcrest hidden gem. It's super casual, never overly busy, quiet and serves reasonably priced authentic Italian food. I normally get the eggplant Parmesan or lasagna which are both really amazing and I highly recommend. This time I went and tried something different, Linguine Ai Frutti di Mare. I've never had it before anywhere and it wasn't my favorite. It just kind of lacked flavor for me. It needed some more butter or cheese or something. My husband ordered the TONNO ROSSO ALLE NOCCIOLE which was really good. It was crunchy on the outside and super flavorful. We both shared the Caesar salad and we actually both had a little bit of leftovers to take home. read more

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Incredible. The artichoke was dreamy. The pasta divine. Service was great. Can't believe I've never been before now. read more

Mia Trattoria - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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We came here for the first time. It's a slightly small restaurant with less than ten tables. There's a full bar area. It's quaint and welcoming. We made a reservation (highly recommended) thus we got seated right away. The waitress was friendly. We ordered prosciutto di parma e burrata to start. We each ordered a pasta dish. I ordered linguini with seafood. The portion was big but not a lot of flavor. I think it would taste better if white wine sauce has stronger flavor. I liked Gnocchi Sorrentina. salmone in padella had good flavor. I really liked tiramisu which is a huge reason for me to go back. read more

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We had a great dinner with friends at Mia Trattoria this week. We really enjoyed it. The service was wonderful, attentive and we did not feel rushed at all. Food was great as well. (We were super hungry and engaged in conversation so I didn't take food pics.). Great little neighborhood Italian spot. read more

Mia Trattoria - Bar Area - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped in for a bite to eat before our flight home. Right in a neighborhood, clean, inviting and great all around feel. On the smaller side which isn't a con at all. Drinks and food are fantastic. So good we ate it without taking photos. I'd highly recommend this spot if you're in the area. Cheers read more

Mia Trattoria - It was delicious! - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Lovely Italian restaurant .... Ambience, food fab, excellent affordable wine list! On my fave list for San Diego near Balboa!!!

Cute restaurant with excellent service. Food was very delicious. Taste authentic. We really enjoyed everything about the dinner. read more

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I ordered based on pics available on yelp. Turns out it was off menu items, custom orders. When they said they will charge extra I was ok with it but when the food came back it looked nothing like the picture. The picture looked so amazing. The real product was a buttery shrimp, broccoli spinach mess of noodles with extra butter and pesto. What seem to be the owner looked miserable. I said my goodbye to him with no response. Thank goodness for his servers. They were amazingly pleasant. Thank you. I know it's tough. But please don't advertise dishes that dont exist or cant make properly. read more

Ate togo, food was good but definitely check your bags to make sure you got everything you ordered in the bag.

Came here for date night, such a cute spot. We had the lobster ravioli and fettuccine with the mushroom sauce and both were good! We loved the calamari app, that was delicious. Staff were very friendly. read more

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Everything is great! First time eating here and it's a wonderful little spot on the corner with lots of available street parking. The outside tables were clean and patio decently quiet with available heaters. The service was polite and speedy while the food clearly made from scratch and rich tasting . We will be back. read more

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First off we were waiting outside for a time, not sure why? We were able to get a table no problem on a Saturday evening. However it seemed like they prefer a reservation. The inside is darling, it feels very European. Service is lovely. They did forget our bread but no biggie. I had a caesar salad and it was divine. The bread was just so-so. A think a varied homemade bread basket would have been a vast improvement. Many tempting dishes on the menu. Most entrees come with a pasta side. I opted for the chicken saltimboca. My mom made a variant of this dish: thin, tender sauteed chicken scallops wrapped in prociutto, and finished in a delicate white wine sauce. Sadly, Mia's version was one tough-as-a-workboot breast wrapped in prociutto and served atop a tablespoon flavorless sauce. It tasted like zero seasonings were used, no salt. No wine detected. The chicken breast was bone dry and overcooked. What I really needed was a steak knife to cut through it. The pasta aside it also had no seasonings, no taste whatsoever. Maybe Mia's is better with red sauce dishes? I don't know. But I was not impressed. Well at least I can vouch for the Caesar- very good! read more

Mia Trattoria - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

The food and the service at Mia Trattoria were excellent! The Italian gentlemen and the young lady who helped us were so kind and courteous! I enjoyed speaking Italian (my native language) with the gentlemen running the restaurant, I felt right at home! Everything we ordered was very delicious, particularly the linguine cacio e pepe ! I will definitely come back to try more dishes! Grazie mille per una bellissima serata , era tutto davvero delizioso! read more

The food is fabulous!! Wonderful vibe, feels very European with a small neighborhood feel like everyone knows each other. Service is also European, not pushy or high pressure. Very relaxing place. Good romantic restaurant too read more

I've longed for authentic Italian cuisine since returning from Hawaii . I worked my way thru lil Italy and was happy but not fulfilled ....then I found Mia Trattoria , I was instantly transported to Tuscanny ...Chef Enzo's creations exceeded my wildest expectations ...taste bud exploitation 4 sure . Michele , was friendly and skillful in assisting us navigate a plethora of culinary options ...They crushed it ,.,,the Chianti was spectacular too BELLISSIMA!!!! read more

Mia Trattoria - Celebrating Sean's 35th B-Day - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

It's a cute little Italian restaurant nestled in a neighborhood on 1st Avenue and Upas Street in Bankers Hill. Service can be on the patio or seating indoors. They have another restaurant in downtown San Diego. The food... they can make a vegetarian dish into vegan and they have gluten free options! I ordered a Vermentino, a white Italian wine with soft salinity, peach and lemon with a cozy mouthfeel; as it's a good substitute for a Chardonnay that can be a buttered wood bomb. I ordered a Caesar salad served for two in a wooden plastic bowl, no anchovies detected. Our server gave us lots of time to chill between courses and probably was alarming as the manager checked in on us too. We ordered clams in an olive oil sauce ( no dairy or spice), it was savory. "Mindful eating with shellfish or bones, you will run across hard pieces. Don't freak out. Be careful." The panna cotta was a thick custard with chocolate drizzle. Overall, it was a good experience. We will go again. read more

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This little gem is a delight . We live in the neighborhood and met some friends there for dinner last night . What wonderful surprise . Lovely space , gracious service and top notch food . I woke up thinking about having my leftover Chicken Marsala for breakfast yes it's that good read more

I got the spaghetti alla carbonara and calamari. The carbonara was too salty to eat, I couldn't have more than a few bites. The calamari e gamberi was good, although pretty expensive. read more

Mia Trattoria - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Friendly service great food and a very inviting atmosphere. Ordered bruschetta, prosciutto and burrata and Caprese salad to start. Then lasagna and chicken saltimbocca, finishing with the Panna cotta. We enjoyed every bite! Give yourself a few minutes for street parking. read more

Mia Trattoria - Panna cotta - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Dishes were freshly made and ohhhh so delicious. Highly recommend the fettuccine Alfredo, lobster ravioli and steak fettuccine. read more

Mia Trattoria - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent food and service! We hosted a 15 person birthday dinner, and felt very well taken care of. All 3 of their ravioli dishes are delicious! Highly recommend! read more

The best Italian food I have had outside of Italy. We love Mia Trattoria! The pastas are like taking a trip to Rome. The entrees are delicious and the portions are generous. read more

Lovely neighborhood restaurant. Friendly service and great food. parking was easy on a weeknight.

He did an impeccable job with a favorite cashmere sweater jacket of mine where the elbow area wore down to almost a complete hole from regular use. I highly recommend him to anyone who values high quality, detailed work. read more

The food here is really really good! I feel I feel like the highlight of the dinner experience was the cheesy garlic bread. It was really amazing. Please check this place out. The staff are amazing. read more

Service- 5/5 Food-3.5/5 Food tasted good, but it was nothing to write home about. Tastes like something I can make at home. For the price that we paid, I'd rather go to a place that makes their own pasta noodles and has more unique flavors. We ordered their most popular dish, but it was overloaded with large peppercorn bites. Service, however, was wonderful --no complaints there. read more

I love this place. The food, ambiance and service are great. I really enjoy the tiramisu and just about everything on the menu. A wonderful neighborhood spot. read more

Love this place. Call before hand to request a bottle of wine be delivered to the table.

When I posted on google this photo of the store bought panna cotta, the owner called me an imposter and said it was a picture of the plate. Well guess the plate also says "food packer" on top and I ate two spoonful off the plate to spite this place.... You be the judge who is telling the truth. read more

Mia Trattoria - PANNA COTTA WITH chocolate sauce - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food was absolutely amazing! Comparable/maybe even better than the food we had in Italy. Servers were knowledgeable and friendly. Atmosphere was everything you could want for a dinner out. Overall, 10/10 experience. Would come back in a heartbeat. read more

I always order chicken piccata when I try a new Italian restaurant. The execution of their piccata usually determines if I'll return or not. I will NOT return to Mia Trattoria. This dish was as salty as the sea! I couldn't eat more than two bites. I was forced to order a different dish, which I also didn't like. One guest said their salmon pasta didn't taste like salmon at all. It had a weird, anchovy taste. Another guest in my party ordered, and hated, the sausage and broccoli pasta. Unfortunately, most of us didn't like our entrees, but the appetizers were good. We had the calamari, bruschetta, and octopus. We would've left starving if it weren't for the appetizers. read more

I have ordered food via DD from here on a random pick and it was so good , I had to come into the restaurant. We started out with the bruschetta with seasonal toppings, and it was beautiful and tasty. we also had the minestrone and I have to admit it might be the best in the city. I've tried a lot of them. for dinner we had the chicken marsala and the chicken Parmesan, needless to say we cleaned our plates. it's a small restaurant. It's very cozy and pretty inside with seating on the patio as well. It seems like a family owned restaurant where the owner served us and the staff were very friendly and polite. This might be one of our new Italian places we will put on the rotation if you haven't tried it you must. read more

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Great food and service, one of the best Italian places in town! Excellent northern Italian dishes.

What a wonderful little restaurant. I honestly felt like I was in Italy! Such a welcoming warm ambiance. The food was absolutely delicious!! I had the ravioli di funghi (might be spelling it wrong), spinach and asparagus. I'll tell you what if you can't make it to Italy, come here and for a moment the food atmosphere and the lovely staff may just take you there. I will say I was disappointed in the panna cotta. That needs some work. Otherwise 5 stars. (I don't get the bad reviews but I guess we all have different tastes and expectations. Glad I didn't listen to the baddies) read more

Pasta was cooked very well. Most of my family can be pretty picky when it comes to pasta. We all enjoyed the food and the owner Ivan was a very nice gentleman. read more