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“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“The food - when it came out 1 hour on the dot after our arrival (cringe) - was good as usual. But the service was painfully slow. The waiter - a tall bald man - seemed scattered, brought our drinks after our appetizer (and had to be reminded), and overall, we felt as if we were not taken care of well at all - with the exception of the busboy Jose, who was incredibly attentive as always.If the food wasn't good, we wouldn't come back. Please please do something about the exceptionally slow service & lack of attention to detail.“

“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!“

“Delicious authentic Italian meals artistically served .“

“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 !!!!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Lovely spot with a broad menu and nice wine list...food was decent but not great, and service lacking (tho' this was likely a function of the dude that attended to us and not representative of the overall)...space is cheerful and has a comfortable neighborhood vibe...will definitely try it again“

“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.“

“The scenery is very beautiful“

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

“My nurse told me this place rocked. Been living in La Jolla over 30 years and never stopped here, so had to try it. Not your usual pie, but cheezy and tasty with lots of ingredients. The dough was not crunchy but it was tasty and had lots of sauce. My only qualm would be the dine-in experience. The place needs a good interior designer to up the beat and work on the lighting and layout, which, i am sure would take this place into the next level.“

“Jackson was amazing. He helped guide is through the menu and each of our individual tastes. The chef accommodated my tweaks I always make. Get the dessert flight!!!! AMAZING!!!! Very unique menu! Seasonal! The special was packed with local fish. I will be back and highly recommend going.“

“Food was good, but Way too salty! I ordered a pizza and it was big! But so incredibly salty! Service was pretty slow even though we were the only ones in the area. I think my favorite part of the evening was my Espresso Martini! A absolute must! It is so good!“

“I'm from NY and grew up with my Italian great grandmother making family dinners - Lorna's really tasted so nostalgic and comforting! The ambiance is very casual and cozy, and the service is very attentive.

The portions are very big so be careful not to over-order!“

“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....“

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

“Diane, you’re amazing! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Everything was done with care, and you made the experience feel warm and welcoming. We’ll definitely be back, and thank you for everything!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Clean, grate service,Perfect location.“

“The pizzas are really good with decent variety of vegetarian options, thin crust, and perfectly cooked each time. The pastas on the other hand are good but not great.

The service however is excellent with attentive staff who are knowledgeable of the menu and make excellent recommendations.

Would definitely be back. The best part is they also deliver to the breweries on the sky deck!“

“This is such a beautiful restaurant. The water scenery is beautiful. Food is delicious, the atmosphere was so cozy and chill. It was worth it to go there. Whenever I am back in California I am going back again.“

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

“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!“

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

“So this review is going to be a little bit different. I haven't been to Borelli's in probably 33 years, since I was 10 yrs old. That is because I moved out of the area four years later, up to Riverside County, then eventually out of state (to a few different states) to Montana where I am now. But I can tell you that when I was a kid going to Borelli's, it was my favorite restaurant in the whole Encinitas area. They had the best food and the best service out of all the places there. My step-dad and his family (Marshall) were friends with the owners, if I'm not mistaken. I have many happy memories of eating there, and many memories with my family there. So thank you, Borelli's, for the amazing childhood that you contributed to and created lifetime memories for me. If I ever make it down there again, I will definitely stop by and have some delicious food. Best wishes to all the staff and owners!“

“parpedelle and short rib, pizza, cocktails“

“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!“

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

“Friendly staff- one staff member communicated through lip reading and she stored my pick up pizza while I had a beer and brought my pizza out as I made my way to the counter.
Super chill vibes.

Parking: Pretty obvious. Not hard to figure out.“

“We had a super evening and Lindsey the manager made us feel very special.She suggested a fish dish for myself as I don't eat meat and a chicken dish for my partner.The staff were very busy but didn't lack on the service or attention that was given to us on our last night in the USA.
I would advise anyone to go there and they will be guaranteed a memorable evening absolutely brilliant especially at happy hour 😀“

“pizza is delicious and wings are fantastic“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Great food and service. Awesome value and will definitely return“

“Our server, Em A was awesome, and the food was Del ious from start to finish. I had the meatball ragu, he had the scallops and we shared the arancini. Absolutely delicious. This place might feel like a chain but don't be fooled. The pasta was spot on and we were thoroughly impressed with everything we ate.“