Buona Forchetta is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

1. Buona Forchetta

9.0
3001 Beech St (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Park · 73 tips and reviews

Billy O.Billy Ovalles: Fantasticly authentic Pizza Napoletana. Great tiramisù

Lisa R.Lisa Rosenfelt: I foresee this place always being crowded but the nicoleta pizza and tiramisu are worth it! you can leave your number and grab a drink at Hamiltons while you wait for your table!

EaterEater: Regulars rave about the char and chew of the oven-burnished crusts at this friendly South Park pizzeria, which also specializes in homemade pasta. [Eater 38 Member]

Venetian Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

2. Venetian Italian Restaurant

8.9
3663 Voltaire St (at Chatsworth Blvd), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Point Loma Heights · 6 tips and reviews

Landry W.Landry Watson: Stop by the Venetian and get a Shrimp Diavlo Pizza, extra crispy crust with light cheese and a double side of Joey's Ranch. Shrimp Diavlo Poboy (not on the menu) is great as well!

Josh D.Josh Drucker: their cheese pizza is the best in SD. don't mess it up with toppings!

Rodney C.Rodney Claborn: Try their pizza!

Cesarina is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

3. Cesarina

8.9
4161 Voltaire St Ste B, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Point Loma Heights · 6 tips and reviews

Dominic R.Dominic Rios: Fresh pasta shapes and noodles made daily with various traditional sauce options. The Ceseretta packs a flavorful pesto punch!

Pietro C.Pietro Conte: Octopus and tiramisu

Kaveh A.Kaveh Abhari: This tip is for other restaurant owners/managers. Come here & learn how to run a perfect restaurant. You don’t need to study, hire a consultant and pay for advertisement just lean form Cesarina.

Piatti is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

4. Piatti

8.9
2182 Avenida de La Playa, La Jolla, CA
Italian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

EceEce: Extensive pasta options, I like the one with shrimp!

Jeffrey W.Jeffrey Wallace: This place has the most amazing dip for their fresh bread! Read more.

PriiiPriii: The food and the ambience here is AMAaAhzing!!! Brilliantly quick service too! The ricotta basil ravioli was a foodie's delight...

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

5. North Italia

8.9
7055 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Roger W.Roger Wong: They have a tasty brunch menu. Try the Pollo Fritto, which is their take on a country fried steak (but with chicken).

Sean M.Sean Miller: Chicken Parmesan is amazing!

glykaglyka: The sangría is AWESOME💕

Piacere Mio is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

6. Piacere Mio

9.0
1947 Fern St, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Park · 10 tips and reviews

SalSal: Hand made pasta! And tastes really well! Also hand made gluten free pasta!

DiahDiah: The best restaurant in South Park. Not to mention their best dessert.

Robin P.Robin PH: The best Italian food in San Diego in my opinion. Excellent pasta, red sauce, salads, bread, service, and atmosphere. I love this place...

Catania is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

7. Catania

9.2
7863 Girard Ave (Wall St), La Jolla, CA
Italian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Kelley G.Kelley Gage 🏄🐰🌴☉: The sunset views can't be beat! Try the wild mushroom pizza, the crispy octopus, and a Santa Maria margarita.

EceEce: I love the view! Pizzas are recommended! Dont go for the cheese plate though, it comes with only one type of cheese 😅

Fabio T.Fabio T.: Amazing wild mushroom pizza! One of the best I ever had

Officine Buona Forchetta is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

8. Officine Buona Forchetta

8.8
2865 Sims Rd, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Naval Training Center · 9 tips and reviews

Kate M.Kate McCormley: By far the most authentic Italian food in San Diego. Love that they’re open for weekday lunch too!

Dominic R.Dominic Rios: My favorite place for pizza in San Diego. Sit at the pizza bar and make friends with Lucca & Jimmy!

Jenny N.Jenny New: Ask for the chili oil for ya pizza! I wish the crust was a little airier. If they offer you seating at the bar, don't do it, it's super cramped.

Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

9. Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano

8.7
2833 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Roseville - Fleet Ridge · 28 tips and reviews

Beth R.Beth Rule: Gnocchi tastes just like Italy. Raves for the cream of carrot soup and beet salad. Great, authentic Italian food, friendly service, intimate atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Jennifer J.Jennifer Juckett: The artichoke appetizer is excellent. Don't miss it!

chris k.chris kavas: The gnocchi is like potato candy!

Davanti Enoteca is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

10. Davanti Enoteca

8.6
1655 India St (btwn Date & Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 91 tips and reviews

Jose S.Jose Santos: We had the roasted corn with mushroom and walnut and it was delicious .

Adrienne L.Adrienne Levin: The focaccia bread with cow cheese and fresh honeycomb is an amazing appetizer. It big, be prepared to share!

KCKC: Best burger period!!

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

11. CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

9.0
2730 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA
Italian Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Dom D.Dom Diluigi: Fantastic food cooked from scratch locals hang out great atmosphere not overly pricey service is great

Carmelle P.Carmelle Piña: If you find a bottle of wine you love, take a couple home with you from the wine shop.

EaterEater: This latest addition to the Urban Kitchen Group is a beauty, and the accessible Italian-inflected menu offered here is already a proven hit at their CUCINA urbana.

Rosina's Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

12. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

8.6
14701 Via Bettona, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Black Mountain Ranch · 4 tips and reviews

Amy W.Amy Wakeham: the Bruscetta & Stuffed Pepper antipasti special is fantastic, especially when it is extra spicy! I haven't had a bad meal here yet.

Kelly S.Kelly S.: I had their special which was homemade raviolis layered in mini meatballs made of beef and veal. It was topped with cheese and baked.

joe s.joe sand: My new favorite italian! Been here twice now. Must try the stuffed peppers. Good pizza and pasta, like the wild mushroom and the mare e monte. Quiet residential neighborhood, no crowds. Dinner only.

Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

13. Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant

8.9
2061 India St (btwn Grape & Hawthorn St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 75 tips and reviews

Ashley B.Ashley Batrouny Tasse: Great Italian joint with excellent food and a side market! Sooooo good!!

Thomas P.Thomas Powell: Some of the best Italian food in San Diego.

Renato S.Renato Santos: Best deli sandwiches in SD!

Bencotto Italian Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

14. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

8.6
750 W Fir St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 109 tips and reviews

Keith K.Keith Kaplan: Great homemade bread. Try the gnocchi, you'll love it. I got the gnocchi stuffed with Gorgonzola with pink pancetta sauce.

Deema M.Deema M: Great restaurant N Little Italy & probably the best italian restaurant N san diego,Their potato gnocchi with Ai Formagi creamy cheese sauce is extremely good! Penne Arabbiatta is delicious as well!

Matthew K.Matthew Kruger: Top of my list in Little Italy and a nice addition to the area in the Q building. Great service, owners and of course food.

Devine Pastabilities is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego.

15. Devine Pastabilities

8.6
3545 Midway Dr (at Fordham St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Midway District · 38 tips and reviews

PacificSD M.PacificSD Magazine: Delicious pasta stuffed inside a hoagie roll, check them out for lunch on Tuesdays for double rewards points!

Dan T.Dan Taylor: Try the meatball torpasta: spaghetti & meatballs with marinara stuffed inside a hollow garlic roll Read more.

John H.John Heltsley: This is the most unique eatery I have been into in a long time. They hollow out Parmesan bread and fill it with a variety of pasta dishes. Absolutely great! Try it if your in San diego.