Absolutely phenomenal experience at Civico 1845! Arturo was our bartender and he was fantastic --…read moreattentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole evening even better. We started with the focaccia bread and in-house made pesto, and it was delicious -- you could tell right away they use quality ingredients. Next came the calamari, which was fresh and perfectly cooked, not drowned in batter like so many places do. Will definitely be ordering that again. For the main course, we had the Rigatoni Giancaleone, which was amazing. The pancetta was well balanced and didn't overpower the sauce at all -- just a perfectly executed dish. Can't recommend this place enough. Go see Arturo at the bar if you want great service to match the great food!

This is the best vegan Italian restaurant in San Diego!…read more Vegans come one come all! Everything we ate was incredible- half our group was vegan and the other were meat eaters. There is something for everyone. The service was incredible and the chef... wow he's amazing - and very good looking! Civico is in the heart of little Italy and takes that theme to heart. The vibes were homey and cute and made you want to stay for hours

Peace Pies is an absolute gem!…read more If you're looking for fresh, completely gluten-free food that actually tastes incredible, Peace Pies delivers on every level. Everything is raw, thoughtfully prepared, and you can truly taste the quality of the ingredients. The chef is hands-down amazing and somehow manages to turn healthy food into works of art. I ordered the buffalo wrap, which came with kale chips on the side. It definitely has a kick to it, but it's balanced by an entire rainbow of vegetables packed into the wrap. Every bite feels nourishing, full of vibrant ingredients that feed your body with different vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. I also ventured out and tried the freeze-dried durian. The texture immediately reminded me of a Lucky Charms marshmallow, although it's much less sweet. The flavor is incredibly difficult to describe--mild and subtle at first, with a fleeting savory note that quickly transforms into something almost tropical, like guava crossed with a nutty vanilla cream. It's unique, delicate, and unlike anything I've tasted before. For dessert, I sampled the Butterfinger and Twix. The Butterfinger filling has a green hue, which might surprise you at first, but don't let that fool you. The chef has somehow recreated the classic Butterfinger flavor in a raw, healthy version. It's not quite as sweet or crunchy as the original, but the flavor and texture are remarkably close and absolutely delicious, this is definitely a must try! The Twix was my personal favorite. The layers of caramel, cookie crunch, and chocolate come together perfectly. The balance of flavors is simply incredible. I've tried several items from Peace Pies over the years, and this place has never disappointed. The menu is creative, fun, and proof that healthy, raw, gluten-free food can be absolutely delicious. Highly recommend! Once in a while the workers are busy working in the back, prepping food and creating recipes- so you may have to get their attention... If they hear you come in, you're greeted immediately with helpful guidance to the menu. I came on prior occasions with my best friend who has many allergies and is of dark melanin- I state this because of a prior ill review regarding preferential treatment based on skin color. That has not been our experience. And I hope that review doesn't deter anyone from trying out this place.

Best healthy food. I love all the wraps and deserts. I hope…read morethey are gonna add more organic options as well. Love this place. 100 % recommended.

I came here 9 years ago during its grand opening when it was still called Raki Raki. You can still…read morefind my review here. Unfortunately on my morning walk this week, I noticed the restaurant is empty and there's a for lease sign up. To be honest, the food was good but not cravable --I never felt the need to go back. In recent years the restaurant rebranded and focused more on vegan options. Their business hours were also scaled back and I can't remember seeing them open during lunch hours.

Came here for a birthday celebration and was less than thrilled with the experience. Made…read morereservations which I would recommend as the location is fairly small and packs up quickly. They have a really nice selection of both vegan and non vegan options. Ordered the Garlic Edamame, Karaage Bao Buns, and Crispy Gyoza. Garlic Edamame was delicious! It had that perfect combo of chili and the garlic was just right. And by just right I mean LOTS of garlic. Little side note, they didn't provide another dish to discard the eaten ones and also had to ask for plates which made a bit of a mess when you are sharing a bunch of small plates. Karaage Bao Buns were so good that we wound up ordering another order. If someone had ordered these and not told me they were vegan I would have never know. The texture of the Not chicken was perfect and the rest of the added flavors from the aioli's and garnish were well balanced. Our least favorite was the Crispy Gyoza. The ends were perfect combo but the middle was mush and the texture and flavor was not spectacular. It might have just been the cook but the the ingredients seemed like they were too wet when they were fried. Service was the absolute worst. Had to ask several times for our drinks when tables that were sat well after us all had theirs. I would come back in hopes the service was better but what a let down when we were there to celebrate and were ignored with the servers passing by us and not checking on us.

Yum Yum & Yum. I am always searching for somewhere…read morehealthier than other places and this one fits. And still has variety And always amazing views at both restaurants!!!!

I've passed by this restaurant many times and I finally decided today was the day to take some time…read moreto sit down eat and enjoy the view on my day off. Great decision can't believe I haven't stopped here sooner! Shrimp tacos + the House Sangria were an amazing choice. The food matches the atmosphere 10/10. The music was a huge bonus to the experience. Whoever was on Aux knew what they were doing! Also the team that works to make this experience what it is does a fantastic job! The Server's, Bartender's, Host's, Busser's were all very attentive and welcoming. Big shoutout to Alyssa my server, she was awesome.

***CLOSED FOR SUMMER***…read more Normally though, I LOVE this restaurant! The dumplings are amazing, and so is everything else I've tasted. Check it out when they open back up.

Meet Dumpling is a small dumpling shop with the owner running the front. I tried the won ton soup…read morewhich had 10 won tons and some parsley and seawood. Parsley was fresh and I liked the flavor. Seaweed had a nice flavor. Won tons had a thin wrapper with a light flavor and the pork won tons were marinated with soy sauce. Very good tasting dish. Perfect size for lunch. 2nd visit I tried the napa cabbage and pork dumplings. The medium thickness wrapper was very mild flavored. Napa cabbage and pork filling was marinated with soy sauce and very tasty. The 14 dumplings was a big lunch. They make their own dumplings here and you can buy frozen ones to take home. Owner was nice and provided very good service. He got me in and out quickly.

I was SO EXCITED to be in San Diego and find a vegan place that had a morning menu where I could…read moreget a legit breakfast sandwich! I really miss those since going vegan. This croissant breakfast sandwich was delicious and the hash brown was perfect. If I lived nearby, I'd be here all the time!! Inside was cute and pretty standard for a fast food restaurant. Nice and clean as well. The staff was friendly and the food came out fast!

Love plant power. Recently dealing with health issues where I can't eat much dairy or red meat and…read morethis place ripped. Shared some specialty fries with my girlfriend and we were amazed how good these were. I missed getting carne asada from taco shops, and these from plant power are my go to now. The iconic fries were also good if you miss animal style fries from In-n-out.

Delicious, who knew I like Birria? I called in my order & picked it up for my granddaughter her…read moreboyfriend & myself. He got the Ramen, which I thought was a little strange and he loved it. I liked the vegetables & thought the pickled onions were a really good touch. No salsa needed, just delicious!!

Delicious Ordered…read morethe mikes meal which came with an extra taco for taco Tuesday, add rice and beans and a drink, tax and tip put it at $30 which is a bit high for three tacos in a fast food place but about average fir a sit down restaurant combo. The taco were very tasty and filling. Staff is very friendly and attentive, highly recommended.

This is the best Mexican place in San Diego due to its flavorful, diverse selection of healthy,…read morevegan items. Very beautifal restaurant, too. Also, everyone is really nice here.

The dining room is festive and colorful. Only the first serving of chips and salsa are free -…read morerefills are at a charge. The chips and salsa were the best part of the meal. The waiter's demeanor was flat and monotone. The menu has an impressive vegan selection. The waiter didn't offer any additional information about the selections (the vegan entrees are a la cart and it's only 1 to the plate. ) The food was ok - not spicy nor flavorful. The margarita flight was high on syrup and low on tequila. Overall - come for the vibes, not the food nor drinks. *EDIT Another waitress brought a refill of chips and salsa for free!

Really good food! Get the red snapper burrito!! They are really nice and sweet. Dont listen to the…read morenegative reviews

Excellent food and drinks, Red Snapper burrito is legit. Would recommend (and hit up the Whaley…read morehouse too while you're there)

The place was very cute, quiet and comfy! Perfect place for a date or intimate dinner. The food was…read moreto DIE FOR! I'm not a vegan, but this is some of the best Thai food I've had in the area (couldn't tell it was vegan food). 10/10 and definitely coming back. The staff was so friendly too :)

Haven't been here in years. We decided to check out the spot and see how it's been since we last…read morevisited. We luckily got parking in front of the restaurant. Pay at the meter. After we paid, we thought the place was closed...but then realized it wasn't. We tried to go in a different door that was locked. The entrance is so confusing because it's literally on the inner side that you can't see! Can easily be missed! Good thing we found it before leaving. When else entered, it was empty! On a Friday night. It felt like VIP and private we had the restaurant to ourselves but it was so sad at the same time. They were more strong on to-go orders as customers came and went. We ordered their vegetable tempura, pineapple fried rice, and panang curry. Everything came out hot. All was good except the pineapple in their fried rice was spoiled. We brought it to their attention, and they corrected it right away. They explained it was canned so they're not sure how it could've been spoiled. We were unable to eat it. They made us a fresh new hot plate. They also brought us everything we requested like condiments and boxes. The lady was very nice about it. I couldn't hate on the place. It's just sad to see it dead compared to how it was before. The economy is really tough, and too expensive to dine out. The only one-off would be the spoiled food many because the food isn't circulating due to low demand. Anyway, the staff were very nice and polite though. Was not at all mad or rude when we mentioned it.