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1. Trattoria Don Pietro
4.0
Excellent(821)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 1 time today
Trattoria Don Pietro is hailed as 'authentic' by reviewers who have visited Italy. With its traditional Italian cuisine mixed with a trendy twist, it has a balance that resonates well with guests. The atmosphere, service, and food have been consistently praised in reviews, making it a top Italian restaurant choice for many.
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2. Tahona Bar
4.7
Exceptional(639)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 7 times today
Tahona Bar is a gem in Old Town, San Diego, serving up creative, delicious, and authentic Mexican cuisine. The vibe is modern Mexican hacienda, complete with hand-painted tiles, rope seats, and Oaxacan textiles. Reviewers rave about the top-notch service, the freshness of the food, and the incredible mezcal-inspired drinks. One customer even described it as 'quietly putting out some of the best upscale Mexican food in the county.' Definitely a must-visit for foodies and mezcal lovers alike!
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3. El Agave
4.8
Exceptional(2496)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 16 times today
Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.
A photo of Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina restaurant
4. Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina
4.2
Awesome(1151)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 4 times today
Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina serves authentic Mexican cuisine, using old-world recipes. Reviews consistently praise the flavorful food, generous portions, and exceptional service. The restaurant's location in San Diego's historic Old Town adds to its authenticity, with its rooftop dining and Margaritas being particularly popular.
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5. Miguel's Cocina - Old Town
4.4
Awesome(36)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 19 times today
The Freshest, Best-Tasting, Cali-Inspired Mexican Food. Our full-service, sit-down restaurant is the best spot to bring the whole family to savor handmade tortillas, mouthwatering salsas, and our famous creamy jalapeno white sauce.
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6. Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila
4.5
Awesome(323)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 3 times today
ABOUT FREDS OLD TOWN | Since 2001, Casa de Freds in Old Town has been bringing the fiesta to San Diego. Freds is the place for amigos - both new and old - to have a great time while enjoying quality food, fresh margaritas and a festive atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious, Baja-infused selections that are made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. The vibrant decor and great music provide a unique dining experience right in the heart of historic Old Town. The restaurant offers plenty of versatility for groups of many sizes. The large outdoor patio is dog friendly, so bring in your furry friends and check out the doggy menu! The outdoor bar is a fantastic spot to enjoy the San Diego sun, whether you are here for the weekend or live down the street. Freds newly renovated Fiesta Cantina is the perfect place to watch your favorite sporting events. The Cantina also offers daily specials that will keep your tummies, glasses and pockets full. Thanks Amigo!
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7. Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1170)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 2 times today
Jack and Giulio's Italian restaurant has remained a favorite of San Diegans for many years. This popular restaurant, formerly known as Giulio's of Pacific Beach, has proudly served the "Best Scampi" since 1961. In addition to this popular dish, this family-owned and operated restaurant offers many homemade pastas, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood specialties.
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8. Cesarina
4.8
Exceptional(5661)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 166 times today
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.
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9. Kettner Exchange
4.7
Exceptional(1409)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 54 times today
Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.
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10. Callie Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(329)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 65 times today
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.
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