Isola Little Italy

4.6

770 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for happy hour

My Nonna's name was Isola, a wonderful cook who gave me a passion for food and fresh, simple ingredients.

I have vivid memories of my grandmother turning plain bread into amazing desserts, simple apples into incredible fritters sprinkled with a little sugar and honey, and even treating my sunburns with olive oil. Thirty years later, I still savor every meal and moment.

Isola is proud to serve the finest local ingredients, dalla vite, from the vine. I hope you enjoy every bite, plucked from my family tree for your table. Buon appetito!

Additional information

Location
1526 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone number
(619) 555-4230
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Raffaele D’Alto/Massimo Tenino
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

PolipoUSD 14.00
charred octopus, kalamata, fingerling potatoes, celery, lemon, salsa verde
Olive AssortiteUSD 9.00
assorted olives, orange zest, rosemary, fennel pollen, focaccia
Barbabietole Marinate al FornoUSD 12.00
oven roasted beets, sweet red onions, fresh stracciatella cheese bruschetta
Carpaccio di BresaolaUSD 14.00
thin slices beef bresaola, arugula, parmigian cheese, EVOO, lemon
Burrata MozzarellaUSD 13.00
creamy burrata, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil-olive oil, sea-salt
Pepate di Cozze*USD 16.00
steamed mussels, white wine, garlic, chile, light tomato sauce
Gamberetti alla DiavolaUSD 16.00
wood-fired shrimp, white wine, garlic, capers, kalamata, chile, tomato sauce, served on a bed of polenta
Cavoletti di BrusselUSD 12.00
wood-fired brussel sprouts, spicy salame, calabrese chile, balsamic reduction
Peperoncini Verdi al FornoUSD 11.00
wood-fired shishito peppers, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
Soup of the DayUSD 8.00
please ask your server for our daily selection

Salumi-Formaggi: from Our Slicer

Prosciutto e MeloneUSD 15.00
prosciutto di parma, tuscan melon
Mozzarella FlightsUSD 18.00
bufala, fiordilatte, burrata, ricotta, stracciatella, garlic bruschetta
Salumi Misti BoardUSD 18.00
assorted artisan salumi, olives, parmigiano, garlic bruschetta

Salads: Local + Sustainable

Insalata MistaUSD 10.00
baby greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula e ParmaUSD 12.00
arugula, parmigiano reggiano, shaved crimini mushrooms, lemon dressing
Verdure al FornoUSD 14.00
wood roasted vegetables, goat cheese, garlic confit, bagna-cauda dressing on the side

Bruschette: House-Made Focaccia Bread

Pomodoro FrescoUSD 9.00
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic
Burrata e CarciofiniUSD 14.00
fresh burrata, artichokes, lemon aioli, capers, prosciutto, basil

Pasta: Pasta Dish

Penne al Ragu'USD 18.00
slowly braised bolognese beef ragú, parmigian cheese
Gnocchi alla SorrentinaUSD 17.00
oven baked potatoes gnocchi, tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella cheese, eggplant, parmigiano cheese, fresh basil

Secondi Piatti: Main Dish

Salmone*USD 23.00
roasted salmon, mixed roasted vegetables, potatoes
Tagliata di Manzo*USD 25.00
wood-fired flat iron steak, broccoli rabe, fingerling potatoes, balsamic reduction

Pizze Rosse: Red Sauce & Mozzarella + "00"

MargheritaUSD 13.00
mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil
Margherita DOPUSD 18.00
mozzarella di bufala DOP, tomato sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil
Sardenaira LigureUSD 13.00
ligurian style thicker pizza, tomato sauce, anchovies, olives, garlic, oregano
Quattro StagioniUSD 17.00
speck prosciutto, mushrooms, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Prosciutto Cotto e FunghiUSD 16.00
mozzarella, rosemary ham, mushrooms, tomato sauce, parmigiano cheese
SalsicciaUSD 16.00
fennel sausage, red onions, mushrooms, tomato sauce, mozzarella
Parmigiana e SpekUSD 16.00
eggplant, tomato sauce, smoke mozzarella, spek prosciutto, parmigiano cheese
Salamino PiccanteUSD 17.00
spicy salame, mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano cheese
Quattro CarniUSD 19.00
fennel sausage, salame spicy, pancetta, guanciale, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Mozzarella Affumicata, e PeperonciniUSD 16.00
smoked mozzarella, spicy cherry peppers, tomato sauce, parmigiano cheese

Pizze Bianche: Mozzarella + "00" Flour

Prosciutto e ArugulaUSD 17.00
parma prosciutto, mozzarella, panna, arugula, truffle oil, parmigiano
Burrata e PomodoriniUSD 17.00
burrata cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano, sea-salt, basil
Asparagi e BrieUSD 17.00
brie cheese, mozzarella, shaved asparagus, parmigiano cheese, truffle honey
Arugula con l'UovoUSD 17.00
mozzarella, parmigiano, panna, truffle oil, farm egg, arugula, crispy pancetta
Broccoli Rabe e SalsicciaUSD 17.00
broccoli rabe, fennel sausage, chile calabrese, mozzarella, ricotta salata
FunghiUSD 17.00
mushrooms, mozzarella, taleggio cheese, speck prosciutto
Ortolana VegetarianaUSD 17.00
eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, olives, bell pepper, mozzarella, fontina cheese
Quattro FormaggiUSD 16.00
mozzarella, parmigiano, gorgonzola cheese, fontina, fresh basil

Vino

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Bollicine: Sparkling

Prosecco, Nino Franco, DOCG, Valdobiadene
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 44.00
Rose`, Lamberti, NV, Veneto
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Moscato d'Asti, D'ampess, 2016
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 38.00

Bianco: White & Rose

Arneis, Hortensia, Pietro Rinaldi, 2017
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 44.00
Chardonnay, Caldora, Terre di Chieti, 2017
- BottleUSD 34.00
Rose`, Frico, Piemonte, 2017
- GlassUSD 11.00
- BottleUSD 40.00
Pinot Grigio, Scarpetta, Friuli-Venezia, 2018
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Gradis'ciutta, Collio, 2015
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 44.00
Vermentino, Audarya, Sardegna, 2018
- GlassUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 50.00
Pecorino, Umani Ronchi, IGT, Abruzzo, 2017
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Chardonnay, Educato, Doc, Piemonte, 2018
- GlassUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 56.00
Soave, Pieropan, Veneto, 2017
- BottleUSD 35.00

Vino della Casa

Rosso Piemonte: Family Winery

Barbera d'Alba, Monpiano, Pietro Rinaldi, 2018
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 48.00
Barbera d'Alba Superiore, Bricco Cichetta, Pietro Rinaldi, 2016
- GlassUSD 17.00
- BottleUSD 65.00
Barbaresco, San Cristoforo, Pietro Rinaldi, 2013
- GlassUSD 20.00
- BottleUSD 78.00
Nebbiolo, Argante, Pietro Rinaldi, 2016
- GlassUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 60.00
Dolcetto d'Alba, Pietro Rinaldi, 2017
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 44.00
Barolo, Pietro Rinaldi, 2013
- BottleUSD 98.00

Rosso Toscana, Marche, Piemonte: Red

Sangiovese, Carpazo, Toscana, 2018
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 34.00
Chianti Classico, Borgo Scoperto, Tuscany, 2017
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Super Tuscan, IL Fauno, Tuscany, 2016
- GlassUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 56.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Arceno, Siena, 2016
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 52.00
Montepulciano, Podere, Abruzzo, 2018
- BottleUSD 34.00
Brunello di Montalcino, la Glera, Toscana, 2014
- BottleUSD 100.00

Rosso Veneto, Friuli, Trentino: Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Fantinel, DOC, Friuli, 2016
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 46.00
Pinot Noir, Cave des Onze, Valle d'Aosta, 2017
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 44.00
Amarone, Domenico Fraccaroli, DOCG, Veneto, 2011
- BottleUSD 110.00
Valpolicella, Giuseppe Lonardi, Sicilia, 2017
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00

Rosso Sicilia, Puglia, Sardegna, California: Red

Primitivo, Polvanera, IGT, Puglia 2018
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Nero d'Avola, Cantine Cellaro Luma, Sicilia, 2018
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 34.00
Etna Rosso, Costanzo, Sicilia, 2017
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00

Birra

PeroniUSD 7.00
Shock Top Belgian WhiteUSD 7.00
Moretti BiondaUSD 6.00
Moretti RossaUSD 6.00
Sculpin IPAUSD 8.00
Hardland Hazy IPAUSD 8.00
Menabrea AmberUSD 7.00

What 770 people are saying

Isola Little Italy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Isola Little Italy offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing pizza" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the "wonderful ambiance" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like the gnocchi and burrata. Though some mention service inconsistencies, the atmosphere and flavors make it a "must-visit" spot in Little Italy.

770 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service always a great experience, attention to details = 💯
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Keela VIP
Las Vegas18 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great pizza and wine list! Thanks for getting 8 of us at one table!
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LyndaS
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the pizza here it was delicious! Service was great and our server gave us great recommendations! We also had gnocchi and loved it!!
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Joe VIP
San Diego36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food and drinks. Recommend the Espresso Martini. We also had the beet bruschetta, spicy pizza and the calzone, all of which were delicious!
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Cynthia VIP
Charleston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizza was amazing! Service was great too. Highly recommend.
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Raquel VIP
Baja California13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Isola is a fantastic spot in Little Italy! My party of four and I had an amazing experience from start to finish. We began with the burrata as an appetizer, which was rich and creamy. Our waiter, Alexandri, treated us exceptionally well, making us feel special and welcomed. The Tuscany wine we ordered was outstanding, as always. For the main course: • My friend ordered the gnocchi (potato-based pasta) and kindly shared a piece with us—it was delicious. • Another friend had the eggplant parmigiana, which he also shared, and it was incredibly flavorful. • My salmon, cooked in the wood oven with vegetables, was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. • My husband ordered the steak, and it was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. To finish, we had the chocolate budino with caramel and sea salt, and it was pure indulgence! Overall, Isola never disappoints—the food, service, and atmosphere make it a must-visit in Little Italy!
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Armand VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was non-existent. Long waits for drinks, appetizers and food. Fish was not fresh. I was very disappointed with the whole experience. Especially that we had no service interaction for 30 minutes as we waited for our main dishes.
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JESSE
Orange County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall good food and good experience considering the limitations with outside seating.
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Janet
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place, I come here every time I visit my daughter.
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Soi VIP
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our pizza crust on a pizza was burnt. Our server never refilled our waters.
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FAQs

Isola Little Italy offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Isola Little Italy also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 555-4230.

Isola Little Italy is rated 4.6 stars by 770 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

1526 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Phone number
(619) 555-4230
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Raffaele D’Alto/Massimo Tenino
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Isola Little Italy

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Antipasti: Wood-Fired Oven

PolipoUSD 14.00

Olive AssortiteUSD 9.00

Barbabietole Marinate al FornoUSD 12.00

Carpaccio di BresaolaUSD 14.00

Burrata MozzarellaUSD 13.00

Pepate di Cozze*USD 16.00

Gamberetti alla DiavolaUSD 16.00

Cavoletti di BrusselUSD 12.00

Peperoncini Verdi al FornoUSD 11.00

Soup of the DayUSD 8.00

Salumi-Formaggi: from Our Slicer

Prosciutto e MeloneUSD 15.00

Mozzarella FlightsUSD 18.00

Salumi Misti BoardUSD 18.00

Salads: Local + Sustainable

Insalata MistaUSD 10.00

Arugula e ParmaUSD 12.00

Verdure al FornoUSD 14.00

Bruschette: House-Made Focaccia Bread

Pomodoro FrescoUSD 9.00

Burrata e CarciofiniUSD 14.00

Pasta: Pasta Dish

Penne al Ragu'USD 18.00

Gnocchi alla SorrentinaUSD 17.00

Secondi Piatti: Main Dish

Salmone*USD 23.00

Tagliata di Manzo*USD 25.00

Pizze Rosse: Red Sauce & Mozzarella + "00"

MargheritaUSD 13.00

Margherita DOPUSD 18.00

Sardenaira LigureUSD 13.00

Quattro StagioniUSD 17.00

Prosciutto Cotto e FunghiUSD 16.00

SalsicciaUSD 16.00

Parmigiana e SpekUSD 16.00

Salamino PiccanteUSD 17.00

Quattro CarniUSD 19.00

Mozzarella Affumicata, e PeperonciniUSD 16.00

Pizze Bianche: Mozzarella + "00" Flour

Prosciutto e ArugulaUSD 17.00

Burrata e PomodoriniUSD 17.00

Asparagi e BrieUSD 17.00

Arugula con l'UovoUSD 17.00

Broccoli Rabe e SalsicciaUSD 17.00

FunghiUSD 17.00

Ortolana VegetarianaUSD 17.00

Quattro FormaggiUSD 16.00

Vino

Bollicine: Sparkling

Prosecco, Nino Franco, DOCG, Valdobiadene

Rose`, Lamberti, NV, Veneto

Moscato d'Asti, D'ampess, 2016

Bianco: White & Rose

Arneis, Hortensia, Pietro Rinaldi, 2017

Chardonnay, Caldora, Terre di Chieti, 2017

Rose`, Frico, Piemonte, 2017

Pinot Grigio, Scarpetta, Friuli-Venezia, 2018

Sauvignon Blanc, Gradis'ciutta, Collio, 2015

Vermentino, Audarya, Sardegna, 2018

Pecorino, Umani Ronchi, IGT, Abruzzo, 2017

Chardonnay, Educato, Doc, Piemonte, 2018

Soave, Pieropan, Veneto, 2017

Vino della Casa

Rosso Piemonte: Family Winery

Barbera d'Alba, Monpiano, Pietro Rinaldi, 2018

Barbera d'Alba Superiore, Bricco Cichetta, Pietro Rinaldi, 2016

Barbaresco, San Cristoforo, Pietro Rinaldi, 2013

Nebbiolo, Argante, Pietro Rinaldi, 2016

Dolcetto d'Alba, Pietro Rinaldi, 2017

Barolo, Pietro Rinaldi, 2013

Rosso Toscana, Marche, Piemonte: Red

Sangiovese, Carpazo, Toscana, 2018

Chianti Classico, Borgo Scoperto, Tuscany, 2017

Super Tuscan, IL Fauno, Tuscany, 2016

Chianti Classico Riserva, Arceno, Siena, 2016