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Cori Pastificio Trattoria, San Diego, CA
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Cori Pastificio Trattoria

$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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Executive chef: Accursio Lota

From the OpenTable editors: At this colorful Italian restaurant, even the light fixtures are styled like pasta shapes. That delicious backdrop sets the stage for chef Accursio Lota’s soulful Sicilian dishes; many of his pastas are based on a special mix of flours made with ancient grains from Italy, including spaghettoni with seafood carbonara, plus thoughtful gluten-free and vegan options.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 573-6159
  • Website
    http://coripasta.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    “The best way to share a meal is with friends and family.”<br />Whether an intimate dinner party, company meeting, birthday party or holiday celebration, or small friend get together Cori Trattoria Catering offers complete service catering.
  • Private party facilities
    “The best way to share a meal is with friends and family.”Whether an intimate dinner party, company meeting, birthday party or holiday celebration, or small friend get-together Cori Trattoria offers multiple solution on private event, buy out, and partioal buy out of our restaurant.
  • Location
    2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104-4146
  • Area
    North Park
  • Cross Street
    30th Street
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop # 2 Upas and 30th
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Feast of the 7 Fishes

    USD 67.00 per person

    19 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
    Nothing like a fish forward holiday meal that traces its toots back to Italy! Take part in the italian Christmas Eve tradition with a 7 course meal featuring fresh seafood dishes. The special menu will be offered along our regular menu. $67++
    Feast of the 7 Fishes photo

  • Four-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner - $88

    USD 88.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with style at our Roaring '20s-themed four-course dinner $88 . Enjoy delicious Italian dishes, with choices for each course, from appetizers to desserts. The night is all about fun, glamorous vibe of the 1920s. It’s a perfect way to start the new year in a relaxed, festive setting. (Tax and drinks not included)
    Four-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner - $88 photo

  • Six-Course Grand Tasting Menu – Roaring '20s -$118

    USD 127.15 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    For a truly memorable experience, go all-in with our $118 six-course tasting menu, designed to celebrate the Roaring '20s. Each course is a special treat, showcasing Italy’s best flavors in an easy-going yet luxurious way. With the fun energy of the 1920s setting the mood, this tasting menu takes your evening to the next level, giving you more dishes to savor and enjoy. (tax and drinks not included)
    Six-Course Grand Tasting Menu – Roaring '20s -$118 photo

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What 612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cori Pastificio Trattoria is a cozy gem in San Diego, offering a delightful blend of authentic Sicilian dishes with a California twist. Guests rave about the "excellent Sicilian dishes" and "amazing service." With its inviting atmosphere and "world-class food," Cori is perfect for both special occasions and casual dining.

612 Reviews

  1. Leigh

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit to Cori and it exceeded all my expectations. The ambiance is absolutely incredible, the service was amazing and the food was top tier. Bridget was our server and she was so sweet, gave great recommendations and was so attentive. I would come back just to have her as our server! I loved that they replaced the silverware between courses; a small touch that goes a long way! The arancini was the best I’ve had in San Diego. The pasta was SO good and you can definitely tell it’s homemade and made with love. My only regret is waiting so long to come in. I can’t wait to come back!!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Parking is abysmal, meaning you are lucky to find a spot within 10 blocks. Tables along the wall are so close together you get to dine with strangers, whether you want to or not. The bar is beer and wine only. And for musical ambiance, heck, I like heavy metal as much as the next person, but with dinner? Really? The service was genuinely friendly, or as friendly as can be in a place where it's so loud it's difficult to hear or be heard. The food came out hot and was attractively presented, but was far from flavorful, even with the (supplemental) truffles which were utterly lacking in pungent, aromatic "truffleness." The $91 Antinori Reserva was potable, but far from outstanding. So, for $300 two of us were "fed and watered," but would I go back? No thanks.

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  3. Christopher

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of just a handful of truly authentic Italian restaurants in San Diego--lovely food and warm-hearted service.

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  4. Brenda

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, as usual. This was my 2nd speciality dinner at Cori Pastificio. Acursio and staff always excel at service, food, creativity. From the cocktail to the plates and the wine pairings--excellent, and we learned about the creativity of local chefs using local seafood and local people to present beautiful and delicious food.

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  5. Katie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food, perfectly prepared! Great friendly service, but not too. Loved our dinner. We will be back!

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  6. Elizabeth

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was delicious. Very homemade. As was the lemon mousse dessert- tart and delectable!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing especially the house made focaccia and the tiramisu. The mocktails we ordered was a bit disappointing, but overall food was great. The ambience is cozy

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  8. Greg

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience, amazing restaurant! Would definitely go there again!

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  9. Matthew

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here and it was spectacular! Our server Austin was the best and took such great care of us. I have food allergies and he went through the entire menu and also checked with the chefs to see what would be best. The food was absolutely delicious and my girlfriend and I cannot wait to come back!

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  10. Samantha

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience from start to finish! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the food and drinks are delicious!

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FAQs

Cori Pastificio Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 573-6159.

Cori Pastificio Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 612 OpenTable diners.

Cori Pastificio Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cori Pastificio Trattoria

2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104-4146

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    30th Street
  • Area
    North Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop # 2 Upas and 30th
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://coripasta.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 573-6159
  • Catering
    “The best way to share a meal is with friends and family.”<br />Whether an intimate dinner party, company meeting, birthday party or holiday celebration, or small friend get together Cori Trattoria Catering offers complete service catering.
  • Private party facilities
    “The best way to share a meal is with friends and family.”Whether an intimate dinner party, company meeting, birthday party or holiday celebration, or small friend get-together Cori Trattoria offers multiple solution on private event, buy out, and partioal buy out of our restaurant.
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