Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Little Italy, San Diego

Christine H. • June 4, 2016Oysters on half shell, lobster roll, clam chowder fries. Bloody Mary spicy & clammy, comes with a shrimp & oyster. 🍟🐟🍤

Mark B. • August 13, 2022Outstanding Steakhouse in Little Italy. Highly recommend it if you’re looking for a great meal with white glove service.Upstairs seating includes outdoors with great views.Steaks cooked to perfection.

Ann P. • September 2, 2016Lattes are amazing, music is fun, kid and dog friendly (lots of space)

Odile R. • March 23, 2021We discovered it in Portland, enjoy it in Abbot Kinney Venice and in the past Fillmore and Hayes Valley San Francisco . You can’t miss the chocolate gooey brownie 🍫 and the strawberry 🍓 one

AJ W. • October 10, 2016Everything we got was great, duck meatball, octopus dynomyte crab

Dave E. • August 8, 2013Try the Mare Breakfast - Salmon, fresh mozzarella, zucchini, greens, eggs, potatoes & Italian bread. Yum.

Ricardo H. • November 3, 2016Great coffee. Free drip when you buy a bag of coffee. My recommendation: a cortado, to fully experience its flavor.

Eater • January 6, 2014Queenstown is a New Zealand-inspired spot with thoroughly San Diegan priorities: patios, burgers and Sunday brunch. The design of this repurposed house ensures that every seat has great-looking views.

Bob B. • February 16, 2011Fresh home made pasta sauces available in the deli fridge. Healthier and tastier than any mass processed sauce you would buy at a supermarket.

Pelin G. • October 24, 2016LOVED this place! The cocktails are incredible plus I love the whole concept of it being hidden. It's an awesome speakeasy tiki bar 😊

marzena K. • February 29, 2012Try their Moroccan kebab with shrimp. Tasty!

Corrie W. • March 12, 2017Brussel sprouts are a must try. Skillet cornbread is great too.

Tuba • February 2, 2018Tiramisu cheesecake is so delicious. Fruits in desserts are very fresh. Highly recomended.

J B. • July 16, 2019Beautiful restaurant and bar. Nice food. Giant TVs kinda ruin the vibe!

Bradford R. • August 1, 2016Many unique combinations. Fresh and refreshing.

Linh L. • November 7, 2011Focaccia di Recco with honeycomb spread is delicious & a fav! They offer blankets upon request for the cold weather in the outdoor patio.

M A. • July 29, 2022Turkey avocado croissant and organic hummus avocado toast were super delicious 👌

Toia C. • July 4, 2016The arugula and Parmesan salad is simple, refreshing and deeply delicious.

Keith K. • July 4, 2015Great homemade bread. Try the gnocchi, you'll love it. I got the gnocchi stuffed with Gorgonzola with pink pancetta sauce.

Jenya S. • June 19, 2016Great wine selection, cheese platter was a nice accompaniment.

Jackson S. • February 16, 2020The staff magician is one of the best pales I’ve ever had. Definitely get it if you come here!!

Jennifer D. • November 25, 2014A few empanadas and a salad make for an excellent light and delicious meal.

Rob Y. • March 14, 2010Make sure and get the Caprese (tomato & mozzarella) salad. It's not on the menu but it's magnificent.

Geno R. • August 31, 2018Chicken Marsala is the best of the best!

Adam B. • November 27, 2017Seedy side ramen and I usually add an egg and the oxtail dumplings or broiled unagi

Ben M. • January 25, 2022Ever wondered what it would like to have brunch in a nightclub. Always a long line, but totally worth it. The attention to detail on the design is A+. Everywhere you look you see something amazing.

Paola A. • January 3, 2016Bison and Elk burgers a must try when available

Nicole L. • May 11, 2013Best lavender honey latte around!

Adrian B. • December 29, 2017The coffee is amazing here and the service is very, home-like (MidWest vibe). The salmon Benedict was good just a little salty and that might be natural. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this place.

Clark • July 27, 2012Amazing coffee, the organic blend doesn't leave an aftertaste! The goat is amazing, but holds nothing to the croissant melt 1, perfection!