Best Restaurants for Anniversaries in University City/Golden Triangle

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • La Jolla

Booked 36 times today

Welcome to beach dining – La Jolla style. Walk straight from the sand into The Shores Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy fantastic ocean views, our open-air patio, a casual ambiance with warm hospitality, and a family-friendly menu meant to please any kind of taste. A big part of the California lifestyle is beach-style dining. The Shores Restaurant is a perfect example with dishes designed by Executive Chef Michael Vaughn. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beachside cocktails, the delicious fare is complimented by unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean just outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

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2. Manhattan of La Jolla

4.8

Exceptional(1740)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 12 times today

Manhattan of La Jolla transports you to the best of New York via the cozy, upscale village of La Jolla. Located in the Empress Hotel on Fay Avenue, it is an elegant, casual and classy place where you would expect to see Old Blue Eyes or Danny Ocean romancing a beautiful woman while she sips her Cosmo over dinner. With quality Italian charm, Manhattan offers classic cocktails that get you into that New York swing--and the entrees are as good as it gets. Liberal olive oil, garlic, lemon and pepper complement the Zagat Award winning veal chop, steaks and seafood. Signature scampi, classic cannelloni, pasta al dente, and other succulent dishes, plus professional service and decor make this a terrific spot for a romantic dinner or mixing business and pleasure. Manhattan in La Jolla gets you the best of both worlds. Manhattan is an award winning La Jolla favorite, celebrating its 36th year.

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3. The WineSellar & Brasserie

5.0

Exceptional(1003)

Price: Expensive

• French • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 4 times today

Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare. Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception. With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.

4. Torreyana

3.8

Excellent(126)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Torrey Pines

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, the dining options at Torreyana are designed with you in mind. Savor delicious dishes prepared with only the freshest ingredients, or unwind with a craft cocktail by the outdoor fire pits at sunset. Additionally, enjoy an all-star selection of craft beer while you catch a game in the lounge on our 14 HD TVs including an 82-inch TV with surround sound.

5. Ambrogio15

4.9

Exceptional(832)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach

Booked 6 times today

An authentic but unique Milano gourmet pizza, a special dough recipe, an innovative pizza-making process, high-quality Italian ingredients, a holistic approach to the food and beverage world, a focus on sustainable agriculture and farming, along with a deep love for Milano, where Andrea, Giacomo, and Luca grew up, and for San Diego, where they studied, worked and became who they are now. These are some of the concepts that make up the Ambrogio15 project. The idea was born in both Milano and San Diego, in the minds and the hearts of three young Italian guys who decided to leave the corporate world to begin a new adventure of passion, friendship, and a bit of foolishness.

6. Pacifica Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(4848)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 25 times today

Perched atop the Del Mar Plaza in the heart of the Village, Pacifica Del Mar has remained a local gem for years as one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after places to dine, wine and gather with friends and family. Their menu showcases casual and inspired fare - like fresh seafood, steak and pasta - complimented by an award-winning wine list and creative cocktails.Whether you choose to dine on their cozy ocean view patio, or join them in our vibrant dining room or bar, their warm service and great food and drink will provide a memorable dining experience.We look forward to seeing you at Pacifica Del Mar. Please note that in an effort to give our staff enough time to turn over and sanitize tables between diners, reservations will be limited to an hour and a half for parties of 4 or less, and 2 hours for parties 5+. We thank you for understanding and helping us keep things safe for you.

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7. Baci Restaurant - San Diego

4.9

Exceptional(1904)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 5 times today

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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8. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1210)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 7 times today

Rosina's Italian Restaurant is a family-run, casual, and traditional Italian spot that's perfect for anniversaries. As one reviewer mentioned, it's a 'go to restaurant' and another expressed it as a 'hidden gem'. The restaurant prepares its pastas and sauces fresh daily, offering a great Italian dining experience.

9. Bleu Boheme

4.8

Exceptional(3547)

Price: Expensive

• French • Kensington

Booked 14 times today

Bleu Boheme is a favorite spot for special occasions like anniversaries. As reviews highlight, couples consistently return to celebrate their wedding anniversaries, appreciating the French country vibe, romantic ambience, and excellent service. The restaurant goes the extra mile, offering complimentary desserts and personalized anniversary cards. The French cuisine is also highly praised for its simplicity and deliciousness.

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MichelleVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We have been coming to Manhattans for years, we always sit at the same two tables, and usually have exceptional service .Our waitress this time seemed as though she didn’t want to be at work. When we asked questions about the entrees she responded with sarcasm as if we were stupid and didn’t offer suggestions of any kind. It was a very special birthday that we were celebrating which made the service even more of a disappointment.
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Manhattan of La JollaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.8
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LarryVIP
San Diego •105 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This place has been a gem for the better part of 3 decades. Chef's have come and gone but it stays consistently great. Great food, outstanding service and the best wine list to value that you can find in the whole city. We had not been in a while and during dinner we had to ask ourselves why. Try it, you'll love it.
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The WineSellar & BrasseriePrice: Expensive• French• Sorrento Mesa
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5
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Suzanne
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
The breakfast burrito was delicious and the view is amazing.
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The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores HotelPrice: Moderate• American• La Jolla
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4.4
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ChristyVIP
San Diego •15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
Service was wonderful, beautiful setting. Food was just OK, we had the bread with hummus, which was a little heavy, the cauliflower bowl had too much lettuce and not enough vegetable.
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TorreyanaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Torrey Pines
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3.8
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traciVIP
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 Nov 2024
Amazing, fresh food and delicious pizza! We look forward to another visit.
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Ambrogio15Price: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pacific Beach
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4.9

Best Restaurants for Anniversaries in University City/Golden Triangle

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

2. Manhattan of La Jolla

3. The WineSellar & Brasserie

4. Torreyana

5. Ambrogio15

6. Pacifica Del Mar

7. Baci Restaurant - San Diego

8. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

9. Bleu Boheme

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