Best places: Italian restaurants in San Diego, United States

Stylish destination with a terrace serving traditional Italian dishes, with a vegan menu.

A simple menu of thin-crust pies & calzones lures longtime fans to this no-frills, cash-only joint.

Innovative thin-crust pies with toppings including lemon garlic chicken, caramelized pears & capers.

Refined Italian fare served up by black-tie waiters in dark, opulent dining rooms or a breezy patio.

Diners dig into traditional Italian fare at these romantic locales with exposed wood beams & bricks.

Convivial kitchen dishing up traditional Italian fare, plus afternoon coffee & snacks.

👍👍 The last time I was in San Diego I really wanted to come here and made a reservation only to find out I made it for the wrong day and they had a private event going. So when I came back this weekend, we tried again and they did not disappoint. The owner (I believe he is the owner) was absolutely wo...

Lasagna, pizza & old-world Italian cooking in an old-school setting, plus a gourmet deli & market.

Refined Italian fare includes burrata & pasta served in a homey, intimate space with outdoor patio.

Wood-fired pies, fresh pasta & a global wine list draw crowds at this festive pizzeria.

👍👍 An amazing higher-end pizza spot off Turquoise. Their food reeks of quality. The pizza sauce is savory and memorable, as is the basil and mozzarella! Their salads are also super good. Service is insane here as well. The staff is very helpful and sweet. This is a great spot for a date or a small part...

Counter-service spot specializing in NY-style pies & calzones, served with a big menu of craft beer.

Italian cafe fare such as panini, gelato & coffee are served in charming digs with a patio.

Reclaimed wood lines this stylish, contemporary Italian restaurant & wine shop with craft cocktails.

Laid-back hub for Northern Italian dining with housemade pastas, salads, starters & limited entrees.

Warehouse-chic cocktail, wine & beer bar serving upscale American pub grub & Sunday brunch.

Suited waiters serve traditional Italian dishes in a ritzy setting within a strip mall.

Relaxed bistro with contemporary digs focuses on Greek & Italian cuisine such as pastas & skewers.

Cozy eatery, part of a local family of restaurants, dishes up thin-crust pies & Italian classics.

Unpretentious eatery prepping traditional dishes including baked pasta & seafood, plus beer & wine.