The 10 Best Restaurants In Little Italy, San Diego
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One of the best aspects about San Diego is its restaurants, and Little Italy is particularly known for its Italian dining spots. We check out the 10 best restaurants in the area for La Dolce Vita.
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Bencotto Italian Kitchen
Bencotto Italian Kitchen offers traditional Italian cuisine and regional specialty dishes to share. Pasta is Bencotto’s signature dish and customers are free to order it al dente or cooked to their liking. Customers can also choose between eight different sauces for the pasta. The restaurant prides itself on excellent customer service, so go experience it yourself and ask the staff for a recommendation if undecided.
Address: 750 West Fir St. Suite 103, San Diego, CA, USA, +1 619-450-4786
1. Indigo Grill
Bar, Restaurant, American, Fusion, South American
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2. Mimmo’s Italian Village
Bakery, Deli, Restaurant, Grocery Store, Italian
![Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018630.webp)
3. Ironside Fish & Oyster
Restaurant, Seafood
4. Monello
Restaurant, Italian, Contemporary
5. Buon Appetito
Bar, Restaurant, Italian
6. Juniper and Ivy
Restaurant, American
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Filippi’s Pizza Grotto
Filippi’s Pizza Grotto is one of the best go-to spots for good Italian food and is famous for its delicious pizzas and its meatball subs. There can be a wait at this popular spot, but it is one that loyal customers are willing to endure. Visit Filippi’s and their décor will make you feel like you’re in Italy.
Address: 1747 India St., San Diego, CA, USA, +1 619-232-5094
7. Pappalecco
Restaurant, Pizzeria, Diner, Italian
![Pappalecco Gelato Kimberly](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018632.webp)