50 Best Italian Restaurants near Solana Beach

“Tasty ice cream, boba tea and coffee in one place“

“Grilled calamari… Brussels…. Yum!“

“Excellent fresh NY style pizza. Never disappoints. Friendly staff.“

“Great atmosphere, Cold beer and amazing food! We came for lunch and stayed for great service. Well dine“

“Great food. Fantastic spot inside UTC“

“Great food . Well prepared and tasty , but a rowdy table with loud guests ruined the atmosphere and enjoyment. I asked management to calm the table down , but nothing was done.“

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

“Tonight I visited Vittorio's for the first time and everything about my experience was first rate! I could see that the hostess had a smile on her face, even before I entered the building. the wait staff was great and the food was wonderful! I've never had a better spaghetti alla carbonara. Thank you for a wonderful evening. I'll be back for sure!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“Rosinas is consistently excellent authentic Italian food. The only food downside ( which is why I gave Food a 4 out of 5 rating), is their Ceaser salad...it is consistently bland, really watery, and tasteless...such an unpleasant surprise given that ALL of the other salads are so delicious, and ALL of the other food is delicious. Rosina, PLEASE update the Ceaser salad..it is really awful.“

“We love this restaurant.. we happened upon it years ago and every time we are in LaJolla we dine there not once but twice ! We brought our kids and grandkids here for one of our anniversaries …Amazing dishes , great wine , best gelato , and a delightful owner who is so welcoming and full of great stories and information …sure wish this was in Illinois !!!!“

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

“We have made a tradition of celebrating my birthday at Firenze's over the last few years, and it never disappoints. My wife had the Lasagna, her personal go to for this restaurant. I tried the CANNELLONI FIORENTINA, and it was to die for. We also started with the black mussels, which are served in a spicy red broth, and they were excellent as well. Shannon was our server, and she was attentive without being intrusive. The restaurant also comped me with a large piece of Tirmisu for dessert to celebrate my birthday, which was outstanding. We had a 6:30 reservation on a Sunday evening, and the restaurant was surprisingly busy and a little noisy when we first arrived, but many diners were just finishing up and by 7:00 the restaurant had significantly calmed down. I have the impression that this restaurant has a significant local customer base who are a bit on the older side, and have early dinners here. You might want to keep that in mind when making reservations. We brought our own wine, and there is a $30 corkage fee, but we also had a $20 discount coupon from one of the promotional post cards that all receive in the mail on a routine basis, so that took the sting out of the corkage fee. They do offer 1/2 off on bottles of wine on Mondays, if you prefer to sample their wine instead of bringing your own. We sat inside, as it as pretty chilly outside, but they do have a spacious outdoor patio dining area with heaters where we have eaten in the past, and they are very dog friendly out there. All in all, Firenze's is a wonderful dining experience, that never disappoints.“

“Delicious authentic Italian meals artistically served .“

“Da italiana, ho cenato più volte in questo fantastico ristorante e vi dico che il cibo è ottimo. Qualità dei prodotti 🔝, servizio impeccabile. Il locale è veramente tanto delizioso. Ve lo consiglio vivamente non rimarrete delusi!“

“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!“

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

“Every time we come to La Jolla Shores we dine here. Reasonable prices for delicious food and plenty of it. Large menu to choose from. We sat on the patio, which is plenty warm with all the space heaters. Excellent service. They don't rush you. Prepare for free street parking as you might be a few blocks away.  menu to choose from.“

“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.“

“We ordered a large number of pizzas for a staff lunch last week and it was a huge success! Staff loved the variety of flavors (boring old pepperoni who?) and the pizzas were cooked to perfection. I would 10/10 recommend the Arugula Pear pizza - it was ~divine~.
Thank you to the staff who helped make this huge order and for helping me carry it out to my car - we appreciate you! :)“

“A good pasta place - simple, tasty, diverse and customisable. Will try calzones next time for sure.“

“The scenery is very beautiful“

“Amazing food. Casual atmosphere. Great service to go along with the great food“

“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.“

“This is my go to spot for pasta whenever I’m shopping at UTC. You can tell that the pasta is made fresh and every order is made in front of you. Been here several times and my go to is always the vodka penne or the mushroom pasta bowl. Definitely add the burrata cheese if you can.“

“So far I’ve tried the cacio e pepe, the meatballs, and the shrimp portofino. I’m trying to lose weight, but this place is so good and worth reviewing. Next I want to try the Alfredo 😍 I have yet to dine in, but my fiancé and I definitely will soon!“

“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....“

“Our waiter overheard me tell our neighboring table that it was my Bday. The waiters came back after dinner with a cannoli and candle and sang Happy Bday. Very loudly. Brings tears to my eyes as I remember it.
Food was fab. As usual.“

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

“Overall, I had a great experience at Ambiogio15 Del Mar. I only got a glass of Prosecco, but the pizza that my companions ordered was quite nice. The service was quite good. And the location was nice, being inside Sky Deck. I would recommend.“

“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.“

“The scenery is very beautiful“

“Nice change of pace and it was easy to get A table outside during covid.“

“Clean, grate service,Perfect location.“

“We came for my husband's birthday and everything was great. We were impressed with the appetizer plate that had olives, tomatoes and cheese (for free!) This stood out when most restaurants just give you bread. Our server also brought us prosecco and dessert for my husbands birthday. Our meals were great - we shared the calamari, I got linguine with clams and my husband got the branzino. All great, not too crowded (it was a week night) and great service. Would recommend!“

“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!“

“parpedelle and short rib, pizza, cocktails“

“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.“

“We’re frequent patrons of Postino Wine Cafe on South Broadway, San Antonio, TX. Love the ambiance, food, wine & service. Last night we experienced them at their finest! Ray & Mark went above and beyond in making our daughter-in-laws 50th birthday celebration special. The 50th balloons, cake accessories, & gift card were unexpected & appreciated. This is a place to go for a special celebration! Chef Joseph prepared a variety of delicious boards & more. They truly give top notch attention to detail & service. Highly recommend!“

“Very good pizza and wings. Pizza came out pretty quickly. Sauce is not sweet, which is a good thing. Crust is airy and crunchy. Hot wings were also good. Good sauce. Right amount of vinegar and heat.“

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

“I moved to San Diego from NJ and have been looking for really good NY style pizza for a year now, this is the best freaking pizza Ive had here so far, it tastes just like how they make it on the east coast, everything was fresh and cooked perfectly, oh and my buffalo wings? My favorite wings EVER. Everyone who works there is sweet and welcoming, if you want good pizza go here“

“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.“

“Best pizza I’ve had in as long as I can remember!!! It was fantastic!!! Super friendly on the phone when they called confirming my Internet order (I’m really impressed they reached out to confirm - above and beyond great customer service!) and the delivery person was incredibly nice! Delivery was lightening fast. Highly recommend!“

“great pizza. amazing atmosphere can't beat pizza by the beach“

“Found this place since we were near by and wanted to go somewhere new. So glad we did. The place was a true delight. We had pizza, fettuccine Alfredo, garlic knots and spaghetti and meatballs. This is a small restaurant with SO MUCH personality! We ambience was a plus! Meaningful quotes on the wall were an added bonus. They treated us like family and this will definitely be a home we will return to!“

“I’m surprisingly good pizza place. Located in the middle of nowhere. We had an event at Delmar, Social, and then decided to walk over here for pizza. I was super impressed with the offerings. Definitely worth a try if you’re in the area.“

“Amazing STAFF and food. The General manager was super engaging and grit, staff was attentive even under busy and stressful situations- it’s obvious they have a positive working model. Nice work!“

“A great restaurant with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. Branzino was excellent and the spumoni gelato was delicious. Definitely, we will be back.“