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A photo of Cicciotti's - Cardiff restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(76)
$$$$
• Italian • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 5 times today
The server staff is wonderful and the food is outstanding! MOST especially the meatballs!!!! I have been there many times now and both have been exceptional. GREAT job!
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4.5
Awesome(98)
$$$$
• Italian • Encinitas
Booked 31 times today
Luca was our server and he was awesome. He was very enthusiastic, gave us great recommendations and did not rush us. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. My only complaint is that it got loud when all the tables were filled. Maybe there is a way to soften the noise level?
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4.6
Exceptional(858)
$$$$
• Italian • Encinitas
Booked 27 times today
The only down side were the chairs. Very hard, metal chairs. Look cute but very uncomfortable. Everything else was excellent!
A photo of Colosseo restaurant
4.5
Awesome(196)
$$$$
• Italian • Solana Beach
Booked 9 times today
We enjoyed a delicious pizza and beverages. The server was polite and professional was congenial about making a minor substitution. The owner stopped by at the end of our meal the thank us for visiting and it was very nice to meet her. This was our first experience at Colosseo and though I'm don't particularly like Italian food, I do like pizza and sitting in the patio is quite pleasant. I have some hearing problems and eating inside is a bit too annoying, but the patio with heaters is lovely. We will be back.
A photo of Firenze Trattoria restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1903)
$$$$
• Italian • Encinitas
Booked 6 times today
Firenze unfailingly offers excellent service, a wide menu of favorites consistently prepared with care and the best ingredients. The Caprese salad is perfect with the freshest and largest pieces of basil I’ve ever seen. It’s a perfect light lunch with their excellent fresh bread.
A photo of North Italia San Diego - One  Paseo restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1913)
$$$$
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 43 times today
Emily was great! Food was delicious. Patio is always fun with our dog
A photo of Il Fornaio - Del Mar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2509)
$$$$
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 29 times today
Food and service: excellent! I recommend this restaurant very highly since every time I go, I get the best service and food.
A photo of Maurizio Trattoria Italiana restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(99)
$$$$
• Italian • Encinitas
Booked 2 times today
Pastas were excellant and Burrata with Prosciutto was amazing!!
A photo of Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1497)
$$$$
• Italian • Encinitas
Booked 9 times today
Always a great experience and Vigilucci. Great piano bar with Jerry , always good food , great service and feels like you’re coming home. It was sad to be there as we know the restaurant is closing. It’s been a stable in our family for many holidays and special occasions, and we will miss the ambience and the warmness of the staff. Nowadays, restaurants are part of a big corporation and it’s not the same we thank you for your service.
A photo of Nick & G's Restaurant restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1077)
$$$$
• Italian • Rancho Santa Fe
Amazing experience. Food was so good and service equally as good!

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  • Elyce
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Luca was our server and he was awesome. He was very enthusiastic, gave us great recommendations and did not rush us. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. My only complaint is that it got loud when all the tables were filled. Maybe there is a way to soften the noise level?
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    Isola Encinitas$$$$• Italian• Encinitas
    •
    4.5
  • Peter
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We enjoyed a delicious pizza and beverages. The server was polite and professional was congenial about making a minor substitution. The owner stopped by at the end of our meal the thank us for visiting and it was very nice to meet her. This was our first experience at Colosseo and though I'm don't particularly like Italian food, I do like pizza and sitting in the patio is quite pleasant. I have some hearing problems and eating inside is a bit too annoying, but the patio with heaters is lovely. We will be back.
    More info
    Colosseo$$$$• Italian• Solana Beach
    •
    4.5
  • Anne
    San Diego •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Firenze unfailingly offers excellent service, a wide menu of favorites consistently prepared with care and the best ingredients. The Caprese salad is perfect with the freshest and largest pieces of basil I’ve ever seen. It’s a perfect light lunch with their excellent fresh bread.
    More info
    Firenze Trattoria$$$$• Italian• Encinitas
    •
    4.7
  • KikiGold
    San Diego •88 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2026
    The server staff is wonderful and the food is outstanding! MOST especially the meatballs!!!! I have been there many times now and both have been exceptional. GREAT job!
    More info
    Cicciotti's - Cardiff$$$$• Italian• Cardiff By The Sea
    •
    4.8
  • LL
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 13, 2026
    The only down side were the chairs. Very hard, metal chairs. Look cute but very uncomfortable. Everything else was excellent!
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    Buona Forchetta Encinitas$$$$• Italian• Encinitas
    •
    4.6
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