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4.4
Awesome(444)
$$$$
• American • Chula Vista / Bonita
Booked 6 times today
Delicious food, good service. Definitely a "go-to" in Chula Vista. The menu has been revised, visually easier to read. And the food is delicious. Glad to see it was completely full inside and almost full outside. It's a keeper!
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4.7
Exceptional(7511)
$$$$
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 104 times today
Incredible food and experience we had. Pichanche steak was amazing
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4.3
Awesome(149)
$$$$
• Italian • Chula Vista / Bonita
Booked 5 times today
Table side preparation of the Parmesan pasta in a wheel of Parm. Amazing pizza and homemade pasta of all shapes and sizes. Such a great meal that we returned the next night.
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4.6
Exceptional(4895)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 77 times today
I just had apps but three of them and they were so delicious especially the Bone Marrow
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4.6
Exceptional(1076)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 36 times today
Andrew was great. Really enjoyed the autumn salad.
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4.8
Exceptional(8959)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Little Italy
Booked 50 times today
Always a pleasure to share a table with my husband -- especially on our anniversary -- at Juniper & Ivy! We look for innovative food, and the restaurant scored well on that front. The shared plates were generous and the variety of tastes delightful. We loved being at bar level overlooking the busy room of diners and the open kitchen at work. A bottle of prosecco, great conversation and a complimentary pumpkin cheesecake helped to mark our 42nd year with style. Thank you team J&I!
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4.7
Exceptional(803)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 65 times today
What an amazing place. Kyle made the night super fun and special. A very nice patio and a very nice dining room, all well-decorated and cozy. Everything was delicious. The potato chips for free is a nice touch. The oxtail meatballs were so good. My salmon was perfect and my friend greatly enjoyed the lobster ravioli. Good sized portions of everything. Very reasonably priced and it was super quiet and easy to chat. Will be back!
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4.6
Exceptional(425)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 27 times today
Loved it! Food and atmosphere were fantastic! Highly recommend!
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4.7
Exceptional(3488)
$$$$
• Italian • North Park
Booked 25 times today
Pasta Tuesday’s were a hit! Food was delicious and atmosphere was very romantic.
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4.8
Exceptional(5528)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 77 times today
Amazing experience! Great food, service, and atmosphere!

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