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- NNicholevipSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoVery cute entrance to the restaurant; great music played by the DJ (also the volume was low enough for you to enjoy the music while still being able to hear your date talk); the crispy plantains appetizer and sushi rolls were 5 star (so delicious); the drinks are super cute; the only con is that the tables are so tiny and close together. You can barely fit two sushi rolls on your table without fear of knocking something over—the waiters also struggle getting in between the tables with ease. Had a great time and will be back!More infoTakoPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old Town•4.1
- RRandyvipSan Diego •39 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe food at Tahona was some of the best I’ve had. Very carefully prepared, creative without being pretentious. Lots of authentic flavors, definitely not your typical Mexican food. They explain about the sourcing of the ingredients, and it was just an awesome experience. (The Pozole was the “hidden gem”, very different from anything I’ve ever had, and it was fantastic.)More infoTahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.5
- CCarlosSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoMason took care of us. He was very professional definitely coming back!More infoEl SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4
- KKellySan Diego •1 review5.0Dined on 7 Dec 2024Our server was very aware of what we needed and saw to it we had full water glasses. She had excellent recommendations. Everyone loved what they ordered. We had lasagna, fettuccine, and steak. We started with bruschetta, Caesar salad, and arancini. We made reservations, I would recommend doing that.More infoTrattoria Don PietroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town•4.5
- JJoashLondon •1 review5.0Dined on 12 Oct 2024great food, very friendly staff, nice environment, all in all just really good and highly recommended.More infoPizza Bella Italian BistroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town•4.5
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Twenty-five historical sites, hundreds of specialty stores and 12 art galleries make Old Town a great place to live or visit. The area originally settled by Kumeyaay Native Americans and immigrants from Mexico also has several innovative restaurants. Many guests enjoy burritos, enchiladas and tacos prepared with the area's freshest produce while listening to roving Mariachi bands. Other restaurants pay tribute to San Diego's location on the Pacific Ocean to serve great seafood, including fish tacos, sushi and lobster. Most restaurants feature outstanding outdoor seating, making them a great place to watch people in this area, especially during Old Town's popular Old Town Art Festival, Cinco de Mayo and Fiesta Navidad.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Old Town San Diego is Pizza Bella Italian Bistro
The best vegetarian restaurants in Old Town San Diego are Tahona Bar, Miguel's Cocina - Old Town and El Agave
The restaurants with the best service in Old Town San Diego are Pizza Bella Italian Bistro, Baci Restaurant - San Diego and Cosmopolitan Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Old Town San Diego are Pizza Bella Italian Bistro, Baci Restaurant - San Diego and Cosmopolitan Restaurant
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