The best date night in Little Italy, according to people who actually live here.
Once a fishing village, now San Diego's densest concentration of excellent restaurants. India Street is the main artery. The Saturday farmers' market is unmissable.
Little Italy
“A seafood restaurant that actually respects its fish”
$$$ · Restaurants · 7.4
Little Italy
“San Diego's most theatrical steakhouse”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.9
Little Italy
“The rooftop is the main event — sunset views over the bay with craft cocktails”
$$$ · Restaurants · 2.8
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$ · Bars · 2.5
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$ · Mediterranean · 2.5
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$ · Italian · 2.5

Little Italy
“Chic bi-level eatery famed for artisanal Italian eats, including handmade pasta & classic desserts.”
$$$ · Italian · 2.4
Little Italy
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Little Italy
“Fashionable restaurant showcasing high-end steak & Asian fusion dishes in a luxurious atmosphere.”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Little Italy
“High-end seafood & bay views presented in a white-tablecloth setting upstairs from the Fish Market.”
$$$ · Seafood · 2.4
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“Taxidermy & old books line the walls of this hip gastropub, serving seasonal eats & craft cocktails.”
$$ · American · 2.4
Little Italy
“Whimsical New Zealand-themed pub serving upscale bar fare & a large selection of draft beers.”
$$ · American · 2.4
Little Italy
“Warm lounge offering grilled meats, wraps & Mediterranean flavors, plus beers & shisha pipes.”
$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

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$ · Italian · 2.4
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$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4
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“Quirky, bi-level bar with a tin ceiling & homey vibe offering a wide range of wines & light bites.”
$$$$ · Bars · 2.4

Little Italy
“Rotisserie chicken, homemade pasta & wine served in warm environs with a snug sidewalk patio.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
Little Italy
“Intimate trattoria pairs generous plates of Italian fare with bottles from the neighboring wine bar.”
$$ · Italian · 2.4
Little Italy
“Trendy tiki bar located within Craft & Commerce, serving strong drinks in tropical surrounds.”
$$$ · Bars · 2.4
Little Italy
“Sprawling, upscale locale serving rustic, wood-fired dishes & old-school cocktails.”
$$$ · Mediterranean · 2.4
Little Italy
“Airy restaurant with a terrace offering handmade pasta dishes, with vegan options.”
$$$ · Italian · 2.3
Little Italy
“Airy waterfront venue specializing in seafood and meat dishes, including oysters, plus brunch and craft drinks.”
$$$ · Seafood · 2.3
Little Italy
“Comfortable restaurant offering homestyle pasta & seafood dishes, plus cocktails.”
$ · Pizza · 2.3
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$ · Restaurants · 2.3
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$ · Restaurants · 2.3
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$$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
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$ · Brunch Spots · 2.3
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“Snug counter for hearty bowls of ramen & Japanese comfort grub in an industrial-chic setting.”
$$ · Japanese · 2.3

Little Italy
“Upbeat eatery serves up traditional Italian cooking, plus features a wine bar & vast outdoor patio.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3

Little Italy
“Rustic-chic hot spot known for its large patio, happy hour & diverse menu of refined Italian eats.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3

Little Italy
“Quaint wine bar pairs global vintages with small plates & panini on the patio or in the cozy lounge.”
$ · Italian · 2.3
Little Italy
“Contemporary Italian cooking with vegan options offered in warm digs with reclaimed wood & a patio.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3

Little Italy
“Traditional Tuscan comfort food served in a second story space with rustic-chic decor.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3
Little Italy
$ · Mediterranean · 2.3

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“Argentinean specialties, including empanadas, hearty steaks & Malbecs at this warm, refined eatery.”
$$ · Steakhouse · 2.3
Little Italy
“Buzzy cafe known for its array of gourmet desserts, including flower-topped cakes & cupcakes.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

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$ · Mediterranean · 2.3

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“Italian cafe serving baked goods, pizza, gelato & more in a modern space with colorful mosaic tiles.”
$$ · Pizza · 2.3

Little Italy
“This sleek eatery serves handmade pastas, gourmet pizzas & Italian street food plus weekend brunch.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3

Little Italy
“Stylish Italian restaurant with Pop Art decor & a marble-topped bar serving modern Sicilian fare.”
$$ · Italian · 2.3

Little Italy
$ · Pizza · 2.3

Little Italy
“Airy-industrial beer hall serving cocktails, wine, pizza, charcuterie & cheese plus sports on TVs.”
$$ · Pizza · 2.3
Little Italy
“Grilled fish and seafood plates served in a bayfront spot featuring outdoor seating and a retail market.”
$$$ · Seafood · 2.3
Little Italy
“Stylish cafe & bakery overlooking the Piazza della Famiglia offering pastries & savory plates.”
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.3
Little Italy
“Wine tasting bar with minimalist decor & an upstairs patio serving a variety of vino & charcuterie.”
$$ · Wine Bars · 2.3
Little Italy
“Modern coastal fare & craft cocktails are paired up in an open, airy setting with waterfront views.”
$ · Seafood · 2.2

Little Italy
$ · Italian · 2.2
Little Italy
“Laid-back Japanese eatery serving sushi & rolls in simple, contemporary surrounds.”
$$$ · Sushi
Little Italy
“Stylish option for Asian dishes with a modern twist, including ramen, sushi, noodles & buns.”
$$ · Sushi

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$ · Wine Bars