Best Mediterranean restaurants in San Diego

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1. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(46)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Pacific Beach

Booked 22 times today

Great new place in PB. Love the Social Hour and Tuesday Date Night specials. The Broccolini and beef skewers are our favorites. Warm, dog friendly patio. Will be back soon.

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2. Lemon Grove Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(81)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lemon Grove

Booked 5 times today

Excellent food, reasonably priced, and homey vibe. Jazz music made the experience even better.

3. The Whaling Bar

4.5

Awesome(62)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 17 times today

Man, I noticed a few bad reviews for this place but we totally disagree. This is a cool, smaller restaurant attached to the Hotel Valencia. It has a nice u-shaped bar with what seemed to be mostly locals hanging out talking with the staff. Upscale vibe but not "stuffy" La Jolla vibe. The cocktails were amazing and fairly creative. We also thought the food was excellent, contrary to what a few other folks have said. The braised short rib Mao, crispy pumpkin squash, and twinkie ceaser were the standouts. Only minor downsides were that you can smell the seals a little bit and it was a bit chilly inside, as the door was kept open. Overall we really enjoyed our experience.

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4. Mattarello Cooking Lab

4.4

Awesome(88)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Truly authentic Italian food that is an inspiration! Everything is made with such attention to quality. The salume are sliced appropriately thin and practically melt in your mouth. The house-made ricotta is delicious. The pesto is the best in San Diego, the pastas are perfection. We came just for dinner, not the class, but could tell those attending the cooking class were having a great time!

5. Wormwood

4.7

Exceptional(786)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 36 times today

Excellent food and top notch service. The agnolotti and cod were our favorites, as well as my cocktail, French Riviera Sour. Looking forward to next time !

6. Madison

4.5

Awesome(2997)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 67 times today

The ambiance here is so unique and beautiful! Airy, romantic, stylish and peaceful. And they let us bring our puppy. The food is simple but tasty and the value is one of the best in the city! We have been many times and will continue to come for brunch OR dinner! Today I loved the chai latte and white bean shakshuka. I always bring out of town guests to show it off.

7. Cellar Hand

4.8

Exceptional(104)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Hillcrest

Booked 22 times today

What an outstanding brunch experience - all the toasts are amazing with housemade bread. You need to get the chocolate babka and the basic breakfast is anything but basic, with pork belly bacon, sesame toast with housemade ham, herby potatoes and eggs your way. I’m surprised it’s not more crowded. Usually space for walk ins and right next to the Hillcrest farmers market.

8. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6427)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 45 times today

Wow this place was REALLY good. Highly recommend it. And one of the most knowledgeable waitresses I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Wish I could remember her name but she was fabulous.

9. Seréa

4.5

Awesome(2233)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Coronado

Booked 58 times today

Our service and experience there was amazing. Our waiter took the time to explain the menu to us and all the specials. the food was delicious and the drinks were amazing as well.

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10. Beeside Balcony La Jolla

4.2

Awesome(156)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • La Jolla

Booked 10 times today

We were greeted right away and get seated even though our group is not complete yet. Food was awesome, we loved everything we ordered and service was superb. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Ambiance was great too, we dined inside since it’s a little bit chilly at night. Highly recommend this place for any celebrations/occasions. Love to come back someday 👍

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