Top rated Southern italian restaurants in San Diego, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Southern italian restaurants in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 10 places from Southern italian restaurant category.

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Cori Pastificio Trattoria

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Molto bene! Arancini and wine were an excellent start. I ordered the lasagna which may sound basic but believe me it was special. My table shared bites and everything tasted great. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was nice. We would happily go again.

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4.60 (344 reviews)

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Very fun place here on University. Great Italian restaurant. Lovely outdoor space, nice indoor space. The staff is friendly and attentive. The wine list is nice. The food is extraordinary! Definitely not to be missed! My pictures are not the best, but I have seen many that are better.

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4.60 (321 reviews)

Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy

Italian restaurant

Chain outpost offering pizza & red-sauce Italian staples in generous portions.

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4.50 (7.5K reviews)

Buon Appetito Restaurant

Italian restaurant

Intimate trattoria pairs generous plates of Italian fare with bottles from the neighboring wine bar.

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4.50 (2.6K reviews)

Sogno Di Vino

Italian restaurant

Quaint wine bar pairs global vintages with small plates & panini on the patio or in the cozy lounge.

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4.50 (162 reviews)

North Italia

Italian restaurant

👍 We went here to eat a little bit before lunchtime. The restaurant was about half full. Food was great (Squid Ink Mafaldine pasta and Kale salad with chicken). Service was good but desserts took a long time. Parking was easy but maybe because it was a weekday.

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4.40 (1.2K reviews)

North Italia

Italian restaurant

😠 Disgusting, fungus covered “tomato sauce” from North Italia. DANGEROUS. First time ordering take-out from this place and LAST time! It also took 1.5 hrs.

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4.40 (674 reviews)

Mattarello Cooking - Cucina Italiana

Italian restaurant

👍👍 I planned a surprise pasta making class for my wifes birthday at this place. We had about 14 people for the class and everything went great! From communicating with one of the owners (Francesco) to the moment we sat down to eat our own made pasta, everything was delightful! I first communicated wi...

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4.40 (141 reviews)

Sorrento Ristorante

Southern Italian restaurant

Gourmet thin-crust pizza & Southern Italian dishes served in a cozy, modern bistro with a patio.

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4.30 (1K reviews)

Trattoria Don Pietro - Sicilian Italian Cuisine

Sicilian restaurant

Modern Italian venue with outdoor dining, featuring traditional pastas, pizzas & desserts.

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4.10 (507 reviews)

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Top rated Southern italian restaurants in San Diego, United States