I rarely come to this area due to no parking along 30th. You’ll have to snatch one along the side streets in the residential area.
It was well worth it and be sure to call in to make a reservation. They don’t have on line version.
We each ordered our own plate but had a chance to sample all. Four of our six items were their signature items, circled on the menu.
We ordered a mixture of pasta and meat dish. 3 of us had placed our order while the 4th came late but surprisingly, all of our dishes made it out at the same time! Kuddos to the chef!
-Arugula salad: refreshing
-Beef cheek pappardelle: my fav type of pasta. It’s handmade! The beef cheek was the winner in its tenderness.
-Picanha steak (the entree): this was a preset entree with your steak smothered in a mushroom topping. Although you could sub out your sides.
-From the grill choose 3: I chose picanha steak, peperonata which is a stewed vegetable dish, and bell pepper chimichurri sauce. I expected more from the sauce, it was mainly bell peppers.
-Pistachio Campenelle: very nutty and cheesy, the pancetta was really thin and almost dissolved
-Eggplant croque (4 pieces): I was getting full from eating 2!
The picanha steak is on the menu twice. Both same price. Once as a pre set entree where your steak is topped with a mushroom sauce.
If you choose picanha from the grill list then it’s just a plain steak and you pick your sauce and side.
I have to say, I enjoyed both. I ordered my plain steak medium yet it was more tender than my friend who ordered medium rare from the entree version. Both of our cuts were extremely chewy. Although more fatty, the skirt steak might have been a better choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dan Ovando
Carbon Angela’s Kitchen is one of our favorite places to eat and be in San Diego. The cooking is creative, inviting, and absolutely delicious. Angela’s flavors and presence are so great that we asked her to cater our wedding and couldn’t have been happier with the results; Carbon put together an incredible menu that was a huge hit with us and our guests. If you love good food, you owe yourself a trip to Carbon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenna Kirshon
Wonderful Italian food with the sweetest owner & waiters. The Picanha is delicious and so satisfying with an incredible flavor and perfect textured with the crispy smashed potato. Pesto pistachio pasta was also fantastic. Great atmosphere as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Man
Extremely good food, friendly service and a very cozy atmosphere. My new favorite restaurant in San Diego. Would recommend a reservation as it was busy, and prepare for a potentially long wait for food. BUT the wait is well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Terrell “Terry” Asmore
Amazing! I came here on a whim and this is easily the best meal I’ve had since moving to San Diego!! I will be returning with my family!!! 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alma rahimzadeh
Tiny, lovely, kind service. Awesome food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jimmy James
The food was good but not great. Chipped plates. I guess they're going for the authentic homemade kitchen style.
$15 for a glass of wine, and all entrees $30 or more. A party of four and the bill was over $300, and that was with only with three glasses of wine, and no dessert.
We can't afford to go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Marisa Boelk
The food is incredible, the staff is so sweet, the space is comfortable, stylish but not pressed. I have been there for lunch, dinner and middle time and it’s consistently good. They are always happy to seat customers, not like some places nearby who seem confused and bothered by people wanting to sit and eat. Quite refreshing of a welcome and experience. And their complimentary prosecco to start is delicious, with everything that follows even yummier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Miller
My new favorite restaurant. Italian food to die for. Great wine, great food, great service, and great atmosphere. I could have dinner here every night and I'd be happy. The cannolis alone are worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave R
We stopped here last month and were not disappointed. Everything from the appetizers to the entrees was really good. There was only cannoli for dessert, which was not a problem and tasted excellent. We will definitely be back again when in the area.
Wow!!! A place that you can call home. Great food, beautiful hidden gem, family owned and operated, not easy to find nowadays. Definitely will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alison
Most amazing food in a cozy environment. Everything from the service to the food was spectacular. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gretchen W
What a great experience at Carbon! The salmon was one of the most delicious I’ve had in quite some time. My partner’s steak was absolutely amazing!! We weren’t rushed & it was such a great atmosphere! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anirudha Rao Sandhyavandanam
Amazing food! The Parmesan croquet was perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor, and the lasagna was rich, hearty, and beautifully layered. Highly recommend!
I rarely come to this area due to no parking along 30th. You’ll have to snatch one along the side streets in the residential area.
It was well worth it and be sure to call in to make a reservation. They don’t have on line version.
We each ordered our own plate but had a chance to sample all. Four of our six items were their signature items, circled on the menu.
We ordered a mixture of pasta and meat dish. 3 of us had placed our order while the 4th came late but surprisingly, all of our dishes made it out at the same time! Kuddos to the chef!
-Arugula salad: refreshing
-Beef cheek pappardelle: my fav type of pasta. It’s handmade! The beef cheek was the winner in its tenderness.
-Picanha steak (the entree): this was a preset entree with your steak smothered in a mushroom topping. Although you could sub out your sides.
-From the grill choose 3: I chose picanha steak, peperonata which is a stewed vegetable dish, and bell pepper chimichurri sauce. I expected more from the sauce, it was mainly bell peppers.
-Pistachio Campenelle: very nutty and cheesy, the pancetta was really thin and almost dissolved
-Eggplant croque (4 pieces): I was getting full from eating 2!
The picanha steak is on the menu twice. Both same price. Once as a pre set entree where your steak is topped with a mushroom sauce.
If you choose picanha from the grill list then it’s just a plain steak and you pick your sauce and side.
I have to say, I enjoyed both. I ordered my plain steak medium yet it was more tender than my friend who ordered medium rare from the entree version. Both of our cuts were extremely chewy. Although more fatty, the skirt steak might have been a better choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Carbon Angela’s Kitchen is one of our favorite places to eat and be in San Diego. The cooking is creative, inviting, and absolutely delicious. Angela’s flavors and presence are so great that we asked her to cater our wedding and couldn’t have been happier with the results; Carbon put together an incredible menu that was a huge hit with us and our guests. If you love good food, you owe yourself a trip to Carbon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful Italian food with the sweetest owner & waiters. The Picanha is delicious and so satisfying with an incredible flavor and perfect textured with the crispy smashed potato. Pesto pistachio pasta was also fantastic. Great atmosphere as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely good food, friendly service and a very cozy atmosphere. My new favorite restaurant in San Diego. Would recommend a reservation as it was busy, and prepare for a potentially long wait for food. BUT the wait is well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing! I came here on a whim and this is easily the best meal I’ve had since moving to San Diego!! I will be returning with my family!!! 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiny, lovely, kind service. Awesome food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was good but not great. Chipped plates. I guess they're going for the authentic homemade kitchen style.
$15 for a glass of wine, and all entrees $30 or more. A party of four and the bill was over $300, and that was with only with three glasses of wine, and no dessert.
We can't afford to go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food is incredible, the staff is so sweet, the space is comfortable, stylish but not pressed. I have been there for lunch, dinner and middle time and it’s consistently good. They are always happy to seat customers, not like some places nearby who seem confused and bothered by people wanting to sit and eat. Quite refreshing of a welcome and experience. And their complimentary prosecco to start is delicious, with everything that follows even yummier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My new favorite restaurant. Italian food to die for. Great wine, great food, great service, and great atmosphere. I could have dinner here every night and I'd be happy. The cannolis alone are worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped here last month and were not disappointed. Everything from the appetizers to the entrees was really good. There was only cannoli for dessert, which was not a problem and tasted excellent. We will definitely be back again when in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food, great atmosphere, cool servers 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow!!! A place that you can call home. Great food, beautiful hidden gem, family owned and operated, not easy to find nowadays. Definitely will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most amazing food in a cozy environment. Everything from the service to the food was spectacular. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great experience at Carbon! The salmon was one of the most delicious I’ve had in quite some time. My partner’s steak was absolutely amazing!! We weren’t rushed & it was such a great atmosphere! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food! The Parmesan croquet was perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor, and the lasagna was rich, hearty, and beautifully layered. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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