Baci Restaurant - San Diego

Name: Baci Restaurant - San Diego
Address: 1955 West Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States, 92110
Telephone: (619) 275-2094
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1910 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Baci Ristorante offers diners a hint of old world Italian charm, with plush booths, white tablecloths, and gracious servers clad in tuxedos. While the decor is subtly modern, the menu is classic, celebrating Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Specialties include classic pasta dishes, veal, and fresh seafood, with especially tempting daily specials offered by Executive Chef Domenico Alioto. In addition to the cuisine, the restaurant's charming and welcoming features--include an extensive wine list, elegant patio setting, and romantic main dining room--have made Baci a consistent favorite among locals for over 30 years.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 275-2094
Website
http://www.sandiegobaci.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Domenico Alioto
Private party facilities
Our patio can seat 50 people comfortably, and our private back room can seat 30 comfortably.

Location
1955 West Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
Area
Old Town
Cross Street
Ashton St.
Parking details
Private parking in the alley on the right hand side.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Insalata CapreseUSD 10.00
Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Steamed MusselsUSD 12.00
Local black mussels, white wine, garlic and tarragon
Portobello alla BaciUSD 11.00
Cooked with prosciutto, sage and white wine
Prosciutto e MeloneUSD 9.00
Italian ham draped over cantaloupe
Calamari FrittiUSD 10.00
Fried calamari served with marinara
Carpaccio di ManzoUSD 12.00
Raw filet mignon, fresh lemon juice, shaved parmigiano, capers, arugula and extra virgin olive oil

Insalate

Make your salad an entrée - Add: Grilled Salmon $12, Grilled Chicken $8, Grilled Shrimp $12

Hearts of PalmUSD 8.00
Over baby mixed artisan lettuce with creamy dressing
Baci Garden SaladUSD 6.00
Baby mixed artisan lettuce, fennel, radish and olives in balsamic vinaigrette
- Add GorgonzolaUSD 1.00
CaesarUSD 6.00
Classic caesar dressing, crutons and grated parmigiano
RucolaUSD 7.00
Wild baby arugula, shaved parmigiano, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil
CapricciosaUSD 8.00
Baby mixed artisan lettuce, goat cheese, candied walnuts, sliced orange and red onion in balsamic vinaigrette

Primi

Penne con MelanzaneUSD 13.00
Eggplant, tomato sauce, garlic, crushed red peppers and basil
Linguine alle VongoleUSD 16.00
Clams, white wine, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and parsley
Gnocchi AuroraUSD 15.00
Handmade potato dumplings, tomato sauce, cream and basil
Linguine alle CozzeUSD 15.00
Local black Mediterranean mussels, garlic, white wine extra virgin olive oil sliced peeled tomato
Spaghetti BologneseUSD 15.00
Slow cooked meat sauce
Ricci PastaUSD 20.00
Linguine with local sea urchin, garlic, chili flakes, olive oil, and parsley (when available)
Pappardelle GenoveseUSD 13.00
Pesto with a touch of cream

Secondi

Vitello PiccataUSD 18.00
Veal scallopine with white wine, capers, garlic, and fresh lemon juice
Vitello MarsalaUSD 18.00
Veal scallopine with mushrooms, sage and marsala wine
Salmon PiccataUSD 18.00
White wine, capers, garlic and lemon juice
Pollo al LimoneUSD 14.00
Boneless chicken breast with fresh lemon juice, light garlic and white wine
Parmigiana
Breadcrumbs, mozzarella and marinara
- VealUSD 18.00
- ChickenUSD 14.00
- EggplantUSD 13.00
Veal Chop LambertiUSD 34.00
Grilled tender veal chop, topped with roasted garlic
New York SteakUSD 20.00
Broiled to perfection
Swordfish OreganatoUSD 32.00
Breadcrumb encrusted swordfish baked with white wine and garlic

What 1,910 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Baci Restaurant in San Diego consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience, blending "outstanding service" with "incredible food." Known as a "classic" Italian gem, it boasts a "warm and inviting" ambiance, perfect for special occasions or date nights. Menu highlights include the "best Italian dishes" and daily specials.

1,910 Reviews

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Gary
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and excellent service, authentic taste of Italy.
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Tom
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An Italian restaurant serving genuine Italian cuisine. Food quality is excellent. Professional service.
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Megan
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time will def not be our last. Everything about Baci is wonderful! The food is so fresh and perfectly prepared, staff is professional and polite, ambiance is 10/10
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Linda
VIP
San Diego
82 reviews
4.0
82 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately , Baci’s doesn’t serve veal piccata anymore. It was our absolute favorite. There is still the “old world” atmosphere and excellent service. The marinated, sautéed mushrooms & also the calamari are delicious. I ended up ordering from the appetizer menu.
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Patrick
VIP
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience. The service is exceptional. I chose the wild boar pasta, which perhaps wasn’t the best choice. I tried a few other dishes as well and they were delicious.
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Jane
San Diego
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner as always. BACI never disappoints.
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Joy
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food & service is always outstanding. We are repeat customers and the only downside this time is that they seated a table of 7 in the middle of small room with 2-top tables & cozy booths which escalated the noise level in the room, and we couldn’t wait to leave 😣
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Cristina
VIP
San Diego
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Baci is a restaurant that I used to visit since more than 30 years ago, just one of the best if not the best Italian restaurant in San Diego. And it has been around for more than 45 years. This is a classic.
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Ava
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the real deal! It is the best Italian restaurant in San Diego!😊❤️
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Mike
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service for a lunch date...will do it again
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FAQs

Baci Restaurant - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 275-2094.

Baci Restaurant - San Diego is rated 4.9 stars by 1910 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Baci Restaurant - San Diego

1955 West Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

Additional information

Cross Street
Ashton St.
Area
Old Town
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private parking in the alley on the right hand side.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Domenico Alioto
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sandiegobaci.com/
Phone number
(619) 275-2094
Private party facilities
Our patio can seat 50 people comfortably, and our private back room can seat 30 comfortably.

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Baci Restaurant - San Diego

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Ricci Pasta

Swordfish Oreganato

Parmigiana

Antipasti

Insalata CapreseUSD 10.00

Steamed MusselsUSD 12.00

Portobello alla BaciUSD 11.00

Prosciutto e MeloneUSD 9.00

Calamari FrittiUSD 10.00

Carpaccio di ManzoUSD 12.00

Insalate

Hearts of PalmUSD 8.00

Baci Garden SaladUSD 6.00

CaesarUSD 6.00

RucolaUSD 7.00

CapricciosaUSD 8.00

Primi

Penne con MelanzaneUSD 13.00

Linguine alle VongoleUSD 16.00

Gnocchi AuroraUSD 15.00

Linguine alle CozzeUSD 15.00

Spaghetti BologneseUSD 15.00

Ricci PastaUSD 20.00

Pappardelle GenoveseUSD 13.00

Secondi

Vitello PiccataUSD 18.00

Vitello MarsalaUSD 18.00

Salmon PiccataUSD 18.00

Pollo al LimoneUSD 14.00

Parmigiana

Veal Chop LambertiUSD 34.00

New York SteakUSD 20.00

Swordfish OreganatoUSD 32.00

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