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Bencotto Italian Kitchen
4.5 (3635)
$31 to $50
Italian
750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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Bencotto Italian Kitchen
4.5
$31 to $50
Italian
Little Italy
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 7, 2026
7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Great for outdoor dining
- Good for special occasions
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
- Hours of operationMon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefFabrizio Cavallini
- CateringSend your inquiry for catering at www.lovebencotto.com Events request
- Private party facilitiesOur unique approach to Italian cooking tradition, offers hand made “home style” dishes in an environment that reflects who we are: young generation of Italians who celebrate their culinary heritage, presenting it in a modern, relaxed, and inviting kitchen-restaurant.
- NeighborhoodLittle Italy
- Cross streetIndia Street/Kettner Blvd.
- Parking detailsValet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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3,635 Reviews
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Emma
London6 reviews
4.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Crystal
Victoria43 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mark
San Diego2 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Dr . Mary Ann
Central Coast1 review
3.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Antonella
Chicago3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 26, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Don
Central Coast8 reviews
5.0Dined on October 25, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Mazu Gold
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0Dined on October 24, 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Jim Gold
San Diego26 reviews
5.0Dined on October 24, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Candice
Dallas3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 16, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Paul Gold
Vancouver10 reviews
5.0Dined on October 15, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
- Hours of operationMon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefFabrizio Cavallini
- CateringSend your inquiry for catering at www.lovebencotto.com Events request
- Private party facilitiesOur unique approach to Italian cooking tradition, offers hand made “home style” dishes in an environment that reflects who we are: young generation of Italians who celebrate their culinary heritage, presenting it in a modern, relaxed, and inviting kitchen-restaurant.
- NeighborhoodLittle Italy
- Cross streetIndia Street/Kettner Blvd.
- Parking detailsValet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Featured in
March 6, 2026
Eat Beat: San Diego springs to life with cocktails, coffee & culinary events
Bencotto offers all-day happy hour with Raspadura cheese, calamari fritti, pizzas, house-made tagliatelle, spritzes and signature cocktails. Its Aperitivo hour features Parmigiano plates, crispy risotto balls and baked meatballs paired with Italian wines and Aperol Spritz.
Published in Times of San Diego
March 27, 2025
15 Must-Try Meals From San Diego Restaurants This April
Bencotto’s pesto gnocchi alla Genovese is praised for its generous pine nuts, which help create a herby, silky sauce with garlic, olive oil, and Parmigiano.
Published in San Diego Magazine
FAQs
Bencotto Italian Kitchen is open Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm and Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm; happy hour runs Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm.
For a lively drinks-and-small-bites visit, go during Bencotto’s posted happy hour, Tuesday through Sunday, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm, when guests enjoy the drink and happy-hour menu.
Yes, Bencotto is well suited to date night, with an intimate upstairs dining room, dim lighting and several guests reporting memorable anniversary and romantic dinners.
Portions at Bencotto are generally generous, reviewers describe platters as plentiful and several praise the large, hearty pasta servings.
Bencotto pairs a kitchen‑esque bar downstairs with an intimate, low‑ceiling dining room upstairs; the décor blends old‑world warmth and contemporary polish, creating a warm, inviting spot that can feel lively at peak times while the upstairs room is a quieter, romantic option.
Yes, Bencotto offers outdoor seating on a front patio, and guests often choose to dine outside to enjoy the evening.
Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report bringing children (including ages 9–11), kids enjoy the build‑your‑own pasta option, and parties with children have had consistently positive experiences.
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Make a reservation
Bencotto Italian Kitchen
4.5
$31 to $50
Italian
Little Italy
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 7, 2026
7:00 PM