50 Best Italian Restaurants near San Marcos

“Food was excellent and service was great!!,..will be back!“

“Been enjoying everything since I was 5 great food and better service love it“

“The scenery is very beautiful“

“My all time favorite, I love this place!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best pasta west of the Mississippi“

“I have been coming here for 45 years and it the best Italian good place around. The three sisters that run it are amazing women that take pride in their work always so uplifting and with a smile on there faces. If you haven’t tried this place what are you waiting for. Get in there and taste everything they have to offer you can’t go wrong with anything you order. And with plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day😀“

“Try Lunch specials...lunch pizza really good. Salads are good. Service is friendly and usually fast. Servers have to dish out salads and drinks slowing them down. Good access and parking.“

“Shane’s Pizza & Pints is such a staple in our neighborhood! Their pizza and boneless wings are my favorite! They always have great beers on tap as well as wine and kombucha! Shout out to our favorite bartender Jason who always has our drinks in front of us before we even have to ask! Love my restaurant home away from home and kudos to everyone who make’s Shane’s such a special place! ✌?“

“Incredible food and service. Pricey, but worth it!“

“​We had a wonderful dining experience here! The food was truly the best Italian cuisine we've enjoyed recently. What truly set the evening apart was the service provided by Matt. He is an absolutely amazing and personable server who went above and beyond to make it a great visit. A gem for the restaurant!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“Joe's is one of our favorite restaurants in all of San Diego Co. We have been coming here for years and feel like family when we visit. Truly a warm and welcoming experience every time we go. Highly recommend all the selections.“

“Had ordered Salad and pizza’s all were fantastic . Server was awesome !!!! We love your pie’s Buona 😍😍😍😍“

“Delicious authentic Italian meals artistically served .“

“On a Friday night taking my wife for dinner we did a walk in and the host wasn’t fond of us coming in to the restaurant and didn’t ask what seat we prefer since it wasn’t busy and the host she just placed us in the corner. The server was okay until she must’ve not heard that my wife wanted more Parmesan on her pasta. The end the food is good and only got a fell well by a busser girl.“

“We loved the food. The place is very large with a good size banquet room.I had stuffed shells and the Salmon The Salmon was a little undercooked for out tasted. It was cooked Alaska style. We sent back and a few minutes later it came back perfect. There's a large wine selecting coming from several countries. The price was reasonable.“

“Mama Cella’s Italian restaurant feels like a treasure passed down through generations, offering authentic Italian flavours that truly shine. From the very first bite of the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, I was in love! The dish is creamy and rich in flavor, a perfect example of classic Italian cuisine.

However, I found the meatballs to be a tad salty when eaten on their own. On a positive note, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, eager to share their knowledge about the food and the restaurant. The cleanliness of the establishment was also impressive, which added to the overall dining experience.

Most importantly, the prices are very reasonable! I would definitely recommend Mama Cella’s, and it will be my go-to spot whenever I’m craving Italian food!

Parking: Yes, you can park in the front of restaurant Or find a spot along the avenue.

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s easy to access with wide doorways that accommodate wheelchairs.“

“My husband and I have been here for the very first time and we immediately fell in love with this place. The staff is amazing, they know how to treat you and make you feel at home. Alice is very passionate about her job and we loved her homemade desserts sooo much. A special mention to Michele, a very young yet extremely professional waiter, who contributed to create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere! As Italian, I can say it's hard to find place such Alice's where you feel so vividly the warm of our country. We will definitely come back!“

“Great food and great service!“

“fantastic food! one the best Italian spots in so. cal. friendly service.“

“Forchettabouddit, soon to be Forchettina never, ever disappoints. I've made it a point to try different dishes the times we've been here and everything is always authentic and tasty. The atmosphere is awesome and the service even better. I absolutely love this neighborhood place.“

“Hello beautiful, I've seen quite a handful of your comments on my post and I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate those people whose comments and good wishes encourages me and I hope to bring you guys so much entertainment 2 Thanks a lot, I feel honored and blessed to have an amazing fan like you. Kindly name 3 of my songs you love so much...“

“This is where my wife and I met on our first date . It holds significant emotional meaning but it's also simply amazing food. we never have any issue and we bring family and friends here often.“

“the best ! never disappointed“

“Hole in the wall Italian. A very good deal for home Italian food.

Service was very good; we were the only people in there today and everything was quick. They were attentive without hovering, and very accommodating.

The menu prices were outdated and they were out of some things - this place needs a little love and more customers.

My fiancé and I had fettuccine Alfredo, penne arrabiata, two Cokes, and garlic bread. We spent $38 (plus tip). My fiancé enjoyed the fettuccine - there are carrots in it, which give it an earthy flavor. I had a bite and would add a bit of salt and crushed red pepper, but that’s my taste. I enjoyed the arrabiatta. It’s a spicy pasta, around a medium to hot in a Mexican food scale. The sauce was chunky and they didn’t skimp on the Parmesan, which was powdered. The garlic bread was a great texture, crunchy and buttery and soft all at once.

We will definitely return, and I encourage you to go if you want a quiet night with comfort food at a good price.“

“I introduced two friends to this restaurant and they loved it as much as I do. The food was fabulous and the service was excellent. Everyone was gracious and friendly. We actually went on a night that the pianist, Jerry was there. The ambience with the piano was perfect. I am a regular customer and will continue to support this restaurant. Every time I have come to this restaurant, the food has been fabulous.“

“We high-tailed it out of the Nates Butt Farm after seeing how ridiculously crowded it was and ended up here for some food. I was pleasantly surprised in how good and fresh the food was! I also asked if they could make my beer a michelada and it was the best michelada ever. Thanks!“

“The restaurant brought memories back from my travels in Italy. The staff was amazing and treated everyone like family. It wasn't easy to pick one entrée. I have to advise to end your meal with a delicious TIRAMISU... We will be returning....“

“Incredible food and excellent service ! Everything is perfect! Michelle and all staff are so amazing ! Thank you for having us and offering such delicious pasta and pizza! Thank you all and happy holidays!!!“

“We had an amazing dinner. Great happy hour until 6 PM. Nice options. Great service. Nice location.“

“It suits any kind of gathering. The food was amazing. The Manhattan on the rocks-I love when they use the single large ice cube! There was nothing I didn’t like except as the place filled up we got a little warm but still enjoyed our full experience there.“

“Great food, ambiance and staffs. Thank you!“

“Food comes with a huge plate!!Amazing!
My husband and I had a dinner date tonight. It's been a long time since we came to Olive Garden. I tried the new shrimp and steak fettuccine, it was so good! and my husband had the classic lasagna.
And, I had the Italian Rum cocktail, perfect! Well, it's my first time to have this drink. Highly recommended to try. And of course, my husband had the Apple sour Sangria.
Jose, our server was very attentive and with good attitude.

Good job Olive Garden for the good food and service.😋👍“

“Clean, grate service,Perfect location.“

“Took over as my favorite pizza place in SD. Just exudes laid back fun and cool. Like 10 high school kids running around working hard and being friendly, and couldn't tell who could possibly be in charge, but it was totally working! And Hazy IPA was great.“

“Feels like You’re eating Sunday dinner at grandmas, but any day of the week you choose.“

“The kids buffet is like $14, which is the same price as a kids meal at most places around legoland. The adult buffet is like $25 or $27ish (definitely less than $30). This includes a self-serve, all-you-can-eat buffet with fountain drink, salad bar, pasta, and pizza.

The buffet and tables are a bit chaotic since it’s a free for all (you find your own table and people/kids leave a mess on the tables).

The other diners at the restaurant can be gross, like touching food and not using the buffet utensils properly. Like, a lot of the diners are kids since duh it’s legoland. But still.

If you have celiac or a food allergy, tell the host or cashier. Michael (the cook handling allergy/celiac meals) came out to discuss options with me. He was fantastic! He offered to make a gluten-free pizza (cheese, meat lovers, veggie, etc.) that takes ~8 minutes. He also offered GF pasta, though it would take ~30 minutes since they boil it in fresh, uncontaminated water (a good sign!).

Michael made me a delicious GF pizza—thin crust, balanced toppings, and clearly made with care. I also asked if he could make a safe salad since the salad bar is a gluten nightmare (cross-contamination everywhere). He brought out a beautiful, tasty salad and even offered a box for my leftovers.

Shout out to Michael—super kind and accommodating!“

“I used to frequent this place often when I worked in North County.

Their food was always on point and delicious. From their soups to sandwiches.

The place was clean and the staff were always friendly and welcoming.

It'a nice to see they are still in business and going strong.

If you are in the area be sure to drop by and give them a try.“

“The only reason I have 4 stars for the atmosphere is the music is LOUD. Love the pizza specials; their food is DELICIOUS!! I would call their pizza artisan, the flat pie crust is yummy! Consistently get good service and yummy food. A must....“

“Review update **** I went back in since I had my family in town and I was super excited about showing them this pizza place since it's just a small walk away . There was a young aged asian girl who attended us . She was not very friendly from start to finish. She answered questions with an attitude, never smiled . Overall it was some of the most unfriendly awkward service I've ever experienced, just a bummer my parents had to experience it too on their first visit .pizza was still great though

Moved around the corner and started stopping by here with my girls during the last two months. We absolutely adore the people we've encountered ! The pizza is great and the beer ..staff is friendly as can be“

“Cusimanos pizzeria is amazing! Delicious Pizza , Fresh Salad and the staff was awesome! 👍 👍“

“pizza is delicious and wings are fantastic“

“The food and service were excellent. A member of the party commented that they didn't see the lunch portion of the spaghetti and meatballs on the menu. While we reviewed the menu further the wait staff returned and stated that the chef would be willing to make the lunch portion. It was incredibly kind as we did not ask and it was offered.“

“Such a wonderful evening at Delusso! Highly recommend this family owned Italian restaurant! Delicious, flavorful cuisine served by such kind hearted people 🩷 Awesome service! Love the atmosphere and the outside patio w a beautiful fire! Will definitely be going back!“

“Amazing food! Biggest Calzone ever and so reasonably priced and delicious!“

“Great food and service. Ordered two giant pizzas for pick at two different times on same day for BDay party both pizzas were great and consistent. Customer service was great! Will definitely be back! Anyone wanting to feed a crowd w good pizza highly recommend the Giant pizza you won’t be disappointed.“

“Had my 33rd bday here with 40+ guests and I can honestly say I am more than happy with the experience. The staff was attentive quick and super friendly. The food was great and the place was big enough where we didn’t feel trapped. Kaitlyn was the bar manager at the time and she made us feel welcomed and taken care of. Highly recommend this place for big events“

“If you like Chicago pizza this is the place for you in Encinitas. Their thin crust pizza is delicious no matter what toppings you put on it. You can get different thickness of dough up to thick crust. They use quality ingredients that are consistent. It is a neighborhood bar/pizza parlor. You will find regulars there which is fun. They have a wide variety of choices from pizza to great appetizers to dessert. The service is consistent and the restaurant is always clean. I've been going there since it opened. When I want pizza it's my go to place.“

“They are now delivering!!!“

“Good pizza and service I love it“