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1. Wormwood
4.7
Exceptional(812)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • North Park
Booked 34 times today
Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.
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2. Cori Pastificio Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(623)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Park
Booked 26 times today
Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy. The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.
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3. Ironside Fish & Oyster
4.5
Awesome(4565)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 126 times today
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
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4. Marisi
4.6
Exceptional(1076)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 98 times today
Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it.
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5. Piatti - La Jolla
4.7
Exceptional(5060)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 83 times today
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.
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6. The Whaling Bar
4.5
Awesome(83)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 23 times today
Rediscover The Whaling Bar in La Jolla, blending historic charm and modern luxury. Once beloved in the La Valencia hotel, it's back after ten years, mixing its rich legacy with today's elegance. Known for its cozy atmosphere and top-notch service, it's been updated for contemporary tastes without losing its heritage essence. Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski, with a background in America's top kitchens and Iron Chef America, leads the culinary journey, offering a menu that combines classic and innovative approaches. The Whaling Bar invites both old fans and new to enjoy luxury and become part of La Jolla's ongoing story.
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7. New York West
3.7
Very Good(17)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
A classy but relaxed sports bar and pizza restaurant awaits when you visit New York West. We feature a diverse menu, fine wines, and a large selection of beers at our sports bar in San Diego, CA, where you can feel at home while visiting with friends and watching the game on one of our many TVs screens, all while enjoying some fine foods made fresh each day in our kitchen.

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  • MikeVIP
    San Diego •56 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We sat outside in the Courtyard. There were plenty of heaters so it was very comfortable. Started with a Caesar salad followed by the braised short rib cannelloni And shrimp papparedelle. Very tasty.
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    Piatti - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Italian• La Jolla
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    4.7
  • Deni
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    10/10! From the food, to the service (Geena? She was so sweet and attentive!) to the amazing happy hour menu. My boyfriend and I had an absolute blast. Definitely highly recommend!
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    Ironside Fish & OysterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Little Italy
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    4.5
  • StaciVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was our first time dining here and it won’t be our last! The food was absolutely delicious and so fresh. Perhaps the best pasta I’ve ever had. The appetizers and salad we had were amazing. And the dessert! The lemon dessert is my new favorite. Exceptional service as well.
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    Cori Pastificio TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park
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    4.7
  • Marilyn
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great Food and great service. I was surprised by the beef carpaccio because last time I got it. It was wonderful and this time it was very spicy. 
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    MarisiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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    4.6
  • Brooke
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Dec 2024
    A perfect experience. From the ambiance on the back patio, the great service from Joe, Eduardo, the sommelier and the busser to the amazing food! Everything was amazing. Truly a treat to dine here. Thank you to the whole staff
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    WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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    4.7

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