Ristorante Illando

4.6

812 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

From the owner Leonardo Landini "When I decided to open Ristorante Illando, I had a vision in my head...my cozy house back in Firenze, Italy; my family dining table filled with the food I grew up with. Now I can surround you with the warmth of my Italian home and an authentic Italian meal here at Illando. Benvenuti e buon appetito a tutti!!"

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 693-5204
Website
http://www.illando.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
From 2021 you can enjoy all these amazing meals and experiences at the comfort of your home, office, or any location of your desire by Landini’s Catering. Choose Illando’s amazing pasta dishes and appetizers for your family gatherings or office party. Contact us at catering@landinisgroup.com.
Private party facilities
Ristorante Illando breathes the spirit of tradition from its rustic charm and warm yet light-filled interiors. Our handed-down Italian family recipes make any celebration a memorable one. Book your special party or corporate event in either our intimate private dining area or all-season patio on our website illando.com/private-events/.

Location
1825 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Cross street
W. Fir St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschetta Toscana$11.50
Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes
Polpette Affogate$16.50
3 meatballs served with marinara sauce
Polpo Alla Mediterranea$17.50
Grilled octopus tentacle and shrimp served on a bed of arugula
Calamari Fritti$19.50
Deep fried calamari, shrimp & jalapeños
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta$17.00
Sautéed with bacon and caramelized
Burrata Con Prosciutto Crudo$18.50
Torre Di Antipasti (Tower of Appetizers)
Selection of cured meats & cheeses, nuts, jam, olives, bruschetta & caprese
- 2 Person$32.00
- 4 Person$60.00

Insalate

Cesare$11.50
Romaine, shaved Parmesan & croutons
Caprese$11.50
Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamico, side of pesto
Spinaci$12.50
Spinach, strawberries, caramelized walnuts, dried cranberries, feta cheese & housemade balsamic dressing

Pasta E Risotto

Pappardelle Bolognese$24.50
Handmade pasta in our housemade meat sauce
Tortelloni Al Brasato$26.50
Large tortelli filled with short ribs, sautéed in butter & sage
Fettuccini Gamberi E Pancetta$27.50
Handmade pasta, shrimp & Italian bacon sautéed in vodka sauce
Gnocchi Alla Salsiccia$23.50
Handmade pasta in a creamy tomato sauce, made with Italian fennel sausage, garlic and butter
Spaghetti Allo Scoglio$25.50
Clams, mussels, shrimp, garlic, marinara sauce
Ravioli All'Aragosta$27.50
Lobster filled ravioli, creamy vodka sauce
Ravioli Rossini$23.50
Ricotta cheese & spinach filled in a vodka sauce
Risotto Ai Funghi$23.50
Creamy rice with porcini mushrooms

Secondi

Pollo Alla Parmigiana$29.50
Chicken breast topped with provolone cheese
Pollo Al Limone$27.50
Chicken breast in lemon & caper sauce
Costolette Di Agnello$32.50
Grilled lamb chops marinated in olive oil, rosemary & thyme
Salmone Al Rosmarino$30.50
Atlantic salmon white wine and lemon

Contorni

Choice of Pasta$12.50
Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Steak Potatoes$9.00
Grilled Vegetables$9.00

Dolci

Housemade Tiramisu$9.00
Ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone, powdered cocoa
Cannoli$9.00
Filled with sweet creamy ricotta and chocolate chips
Torta Delle Nonna$10.00
Italian custard tart, made with pastry cream in a cookie crust, topped with pine nuts
Mango Sorbet$10.00
Served in a mango shell
Chocolate Soufflé$10.00
Served with vanilla ice cream
Cantucci E Vinsanto$10.50
Biscotti di prato served with dessert wine

What 812 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Great for fine wines
San Diego
Romantic
San Diego
Great for fine wines
San Diego
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ristorante Illando offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "best pasta" and commend the friendly, attentive staff. This charming spot in Little Italy features a cozy upstairs setting, making it a "favorite place" for both locals and visitors.

812 Reviews

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Karinn
VIP
St. Louis
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall the food was good, nice charming rustic atmosphere and friendly service. Ordered pappardelle bolognese pasta which was good - homemade pasta was lovely but lacked enough sauce so it was too dry. Also ordered Fettuccini Gamberi e Pancetta. Tasted good but too much thick sauce. My ice tea sat empty for a while and I had to ask for refill. Not sure I would go back considering to many other choices.
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Michael
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was Terrific and Food was Delicious. We really enjoyed dining here…
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Jeff
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Friendly, helpful, and attentive waitress. A great experience!
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Curtis
Tallahassee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an awesome experience! Luca was an unbelievably attentive waiter/server who did not steer us wrong with any item. He also brought so much positivity and energy to the table, it was contagious! We’ll definitely come back again when we are in San Diego!
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Michelle
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, ambience and service were excellent. Loved it!! Will definitely come back again!
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Eleanor
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our son’s bday here. As soon as we walked in, The vibe is similar to a big Italian family having dinner. The upstairs setting is rustic, cozy and warm. The service could use some improvement, but I also understand that it was a busy night. Food was amazing. Husband is hard to please when it comes to food, and he loves it. We will return. Highly recommended.
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Tom
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Nico and Alexander always take great care of us. Food and service wonderful. Pesto gnocchi great. Wine was perfect.
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Elissa
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, hidden gem! Great for small group and conversation.
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Tom
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Always a great date night. Thanks for making the lasagna for me. It was excellent. Would love to see gnocchi with fennel sausage come back.
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Steve
Central Coast
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OUTstanding food! Good wine list with many Italian varieties in the menu. Great service !! Natasha was very attentive to our table. We'll be back to try the other dishes and wines!!
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FAQs

Ristorante Illando does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ristorante Illando also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 693-5204.

Ristorante Illando is rated 4.6 stars by 812 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1825 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
W. Fir St
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.illando.com/
Phone number
(619) 693-5204
Catering
From 2021 you can enjoy all these amazing meals and experiences at the comfort of your home, office, or any location of your desire by Landini’s Catering. Choose Illando’s amazing pasta dishes and appetizers for your family gatherings or office party. Contact us at catering@landinisgroup.com.
Private party facilities
Ristorante Illando breathes the spirit of tradition from its rustic charm and warm yet light-filled interiors. Our handed-down Italian family recipes make any celebration a memorable one. Book your special party or corporate event in either our intimate private dining area or all-season patio on our website illando.com/private-events/.

Ristorante Illando

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pappardelle Bolognese

Spaghetti Allo Scoglio

Cannoli

Antipasti

Bruschetta Toscana$11.50

Polpette Affogate$16.50

Polpo Alla Mediterranea$17.50

Calamari Fritti$19.50

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta$17.00

Burrata Con Prosciutto Crudo$18.50

Torre Di Antipasti (Tower of Appetizers)

Insalate

Cesare$11.50

Caprese$11.50

Spinaci$12.50

Pasta E Risotto

Pappardelle Bolognese$24.50

Tortelloni Al Brasato$26.50

Fettuccini Gamberi E Pancetta$27.50

Gnocchi Alla Salsiccia$23.50

Spaghetti Allo Scoglio$25.50

Ravioli All'Aragosta$27.50

Ravioli Rossini$23.50

Risotto Ai Funghi$23.50

Secondi

Pollo Alla Parmigiana$29.50

Pollo Al Limone$27.50

Costolette Di Agnello$32.50

Salmone Al Rosmarino$30.50

Contorni

Choice of Pasta$12.50

Mashed Potatoes$9.00

Steak Potatoes$9.00

Grilled Vegetables$9.00

Dolci

Housemade Tiramisu$9.00

Cannoli$9.00

Torta Delle Nonna$10.00

Mango Sorbet$10.00

Chocolate Soufflé$10.00

Cantucci E Vinsanto$10.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Make a reservation

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