Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Harbor Island

45 restaurants available nearby

1. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(7995)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 56 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

2. Cesarina

4.9

Exceptional(5443)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 203 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.

3. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4273)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 63 times today

Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!

4. Roman Wolves

4.6

Exceptional(294)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 58 times today

"Roman Wolves is more than a bar and restaurant; it's a celebration of epicurean tapestry of what Italians call the Eternal City" said Nino Cusimano. "We've created our own take on the enduring essence of Rome's legacy and it's significant historical, cultural, and culinary impacts on the Italian food scene"

5. Civico 1845

4.4

Awesome(2389)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 32 times today

A new generation of Italian cuisine - fresh, light and authentic. By using proper cooking techniques, our flavors are natural and pure. Our menu is a homage to our region Calabria and southern Italian roots reflecting what is being served in Italy today. You can also find an extensive vegan menu that incorporates many of the best Italian dishes. We have been the first restaurant in the USA to have a full Italian Vegan menu since 2015! We believe in sustainability, both in our food and in the design of our restaurant. While our menu focuses on locally grown and seasonal ingredients, our bar and dining areas were created using reclaimed, natural materials. Nothing goes to waste at Civico 1845!

6. Rovino

4.6

Exceptional(1040)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 17 times today

Ciao Amici- We can't wait to see you!AL FRESCO Dining in the Heart of Little Italy! Small indoor restaurant with covered patio and outdoor patio! Rovino, located in San Diego, California, offers Italian cuisine for dinner. Rovino features an extensive wine selection and a knowledgeable staff who can help pair wine with each entrée. We also feature a wonderful creative selection of Craft Cocktails. Try the fried calamari or the saffron rice balls filled with ground beef, peas and mozzarella cheese to start out your meal at Rovino. Choose from dinner entrées like the prosciutto and arugula flatbread or the pasta al sugo. Top off your Italian experience with a cup of specialty coffee and a dessert such as the tiramisu or the cannoli.

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7. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.0

Excellent(213)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 10 times today

Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.

8. Monello

4.5

Awesome(2619)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 43 times today

As Bencotto's brother located next door,Monello lives up to its sibling's reputation as Best Italian restaurant in San Diego.From the 800 LB of fresh pasta handcrafted every week, Monello displays up to 27 different recipes of pasta. Mediterranean style seafood is served along with gourmet pizza.Monello delivers Pasta & Risotto tossed in the Parmigiano cheese wheel tableside.Unique Italian-style brunch is served on weekends.Voted Best Happy Hour 2016, Monello's Milanese Aperitivo offers small plates on the house with drinks every night.UNABLE TO FIND A TABLE? CHECK OUT OUR BROTHER RESTAURANT BENCOTTO NEXT DOOR

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9. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

4.5

Awesome(168)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Little Italy

Booked 12 times today

Authentic Baja-style, ceviche, and oyster restaurant. Unique tostadas, oysters, tiradito, clams

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10. Mimmo's Italian Village

4.6

Exceptional(619)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 20 times today

Mimmos Italian Village is one of the 3 original restaurants left in San Diego's historic Little Italy district. Established in 1973 in the heart of Little Italy you will find Mimmos is 3rd generation family owned and operated . Enjoy our amazing food all homemade from scratch daily, using quality ingredients and fresh local produce . Our popular dishes include, campanelle sausage, spicy shrimp linguine, and chicken parmesan. You can enjoy these dishes alongside a nice glass of wine or signature homemade sangria. Mimmo's Italian Village was started by Vincenzo Mimmo Gaglio, originally from Montelepre, Sicily. Before arriving in San Diego, Gaglio sharpened his cooking skills in Tunisia, New York City, Ontario, California, and finally, San Diego.Mimmo's seating areas consist of a charming indoor village, alfresco front and back patio seating.

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Marissa
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I got the pasta with vodka sauce, mini lobster and shrimp, It was absolutely delicious!! The ambiance was amazing and our waitress was great! They did take our food on the extra plate without asking first.. but other than that it was amazing!!
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CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
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4.9
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Brianvip
San Diego •58 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was a solid place...I wouldn't say anything was outstanding about it other than the great service we received from Lucky who served us at the bar. The menu has a nice variety and everything was well-executed.
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Roman WolvesPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Monica
Las Vegas •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
One of the best in Downtown Little Italy! Food was delicious and you must try the Garlic Bread..so good!! Rosanna was our server and she was the absolute best -Very attentive. The vibe was electric on a Tuesday and we can't wait to go back!
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BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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elizabethvip
San Diego •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
From the moment we walked in to the moment we left we felt super special (with the exception of one server that figured out we were unhappy with him and he server came back). Every dish we had out did the one before!
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Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• undefined• Little Italy
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4.6
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Masrour
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
We really like their vegan menu. The bread and the fresh pesto are really nice as well.
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Civico 1845Price: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.4

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Juniper & Ivy

2. Cesarina

3. Barbusa

4. Roman Wolves

5. Civico 1845

6. Rovino

7. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

8. Monello

9. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

10. Mimmo's Italian Village

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