Great ambiance. Gabe was an amazing server - personable, professional, and prompt. And now... the food. we had pizza, gnocchi, and focaccia, plus gelato. We have ZERO complaint. it was flaforful, beautifully prepared, and a complete delight. We visited on a week night. read more

Came here for dinner with the woman I'm romantically pursuing, and although we originally planned to dine in, we had to adjust our plans to accommodate my dog's anxiety. We ended up getting takeout and continued enjoying our evening together. The food was great! Everything was flavorful, and the pasta was cooked just right. The staff also provided great service. They were warm, friendly, and helpful with their recommendations. As a bonus, they made my dog feel welcome, and he received plenty of compliments, which I absolutely loved! The atmosphere at Sky Deck was really nice. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from, and the outdoor fireplace creates a great setting for casual hangouts with friends, family gatherings, or even a romantic date. There's also plenty of parking and lots of activities and shops to enjoy, making it a great place to spend an evening. Overall, a great experience with good food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Ambrogio15 Del Mar - Pasta alla Bolognese| Gnocchi di Patate, Zucca e Salsiccia - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

A nice Italian restaurant in the SkyDeck that serves limited selection but a well chosen selection of Italian cuisine proposed with a flourish of finesse. I invited a group of family and friends for a special occasion dinner that would be enjoyed and appreciated by a wide range of ages. Our orders included Focaccia gorgonzola w/pear: the plain focaccia itself was a disappointing texture, but the gorgonzola, pear, honey parm reg combo danced my tastebuds. The group enjoyed it too. Fried calamari: possibly the crispiest version I've had, yet calamari within the crispy coating was melt in the mouth tender. Also a group hit. House salad: appeared beautiful, fresh, and crisp. The dieter who ordered it was quite pleased. Pici w/bolognese: doesn't appear as such on the menu, but the cheerfully honored my request. It was a reasonable one because the do offer both components in other dishes. I first discovered pici years ago and feel in love with the texture of this pasta. I do prefer my pasta sauced a little less generously than this resto does, but I doubt that most would find fault with their delicious bolognese. Lamb shank: braised shank in a wine sauce was a hit with the birthday honoree. Pizza w/prosciutto and burrata: This was ordered with the addition of shaved truffles, and was shared by two guests who both swooned over it (they seemed to be happy when others declined their offer of samples!). Carbonara: The teen who ordered this also requested the addition of shaved truffles. He gobbled the entire dish, smiling the whole time. Tiramisu: Very kind of the resto to offer this complimentary dessert for the birthday guest who generously offered tastes to everyone at the table. It was light as a cloud, creamy, and tasted of a seductive hint of coffee which, of course paired beautifully with the cocoa powder dusting on the dessert. Service was attentive and professional. Very helpful. Because we were there on a Tuesday, the noise level in Sky Deck was fine: energetic, but not overly intrusive. Watch out for weekends though. That's the time the volume level pumps up so high that carrying on a conversation can be difficult. The wine list focuses on northern Italian wines, but does include some from other regions. The price range starts at mid-level and climbs to higher prices, like a sagrantino at $249 and a barolo at $499. The higher priced wines are, of course, wonderful premium wines (I love you, sagrantino, but have the same one they offer at home), and not for this evening. Yes, I can recommend this restaurant easily with the caveat of weekend noise level, which applies to all the restaurants in the Sky Deck. read more

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I made a reservation to celebrate a birthday but there was no point in making one, the host was not available to greet or seat anyone even though the iPad for check-in was right there. After 5-minutes, someone at the bar had to ask us from across the way what we were there for then came over to grab the iPad to seat us. That same person was our server and the service is probably the worst I've had especially considering the location. She came by 3 times: one to drop off water, one to take our order, a second to ask about the food 30+ minutes later while we asked for the check. I had asked for a copy of the receipt but she never even came back with it so after 10-minutes we left. Food was a 3/10, I'm just glad my husband enjoyed his pasta out of four pasta dishes. The pasta with ground beef is probably the safest to get. The lasagna dish was thick but lacked flavor and didn't leave a good aftertaste (like a pasty feel in your mouth). The shrimp pasta had a strong lemon flavor with the basil (green mixed?) just tasted like lemon and the smell of shrimp. The gnocchi with squash cream is a hard pass (we didn't even eat it after a bite). The Mexican cola didn't taste right, it was flat and diluted. It tasted just like a regular soda even though it supposedly had caned sugar so that was odd. Overall, the service was terrible. If you have a birthday or any occasion to celebration, it's best to go elsewhere. read more

We visited Ambrogio15 at the Skydesk in Del Mar on a Friday night. We arrived early and sat down at a table right the way. Later parties had to wait for a table. The service was good. Very efficient and friendly. Despite the restaurant is located in a "food hall" style place, it feels and function like a real restaurant. Full service and the ambiance was really good. We started our dinner with the caprese salad, which was our least favorite dish. It's not bad, but very basic. We definitely felt overpriced for how simple and basic the dish is. We really enjoyed their pasta. I will come back for them again. The Linguini Gamberi e Limone was quite special. I have never tasted a lemon based pasta sauce and this was very delicious. The Miami Vice Rigatoni was so very good. Overall, I love their pasta, but not impressed by the caprese salad. read more

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Have nothing but a good review on this restaurant. The service was great, the ambience was so relaxing and the food was outstanding. The seasoning on the food was perfection. Enjoyed every moment of our time there most likely we'll be visiting again. read more

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Ambrogio15 is a delightful enoteco, albeit tucked onto the Sky Deck. FOOD (5/5) We've had two dishes here, both of which reflect the Northern Italian heritage of Ambrogio15: Wagyu Meatballs (5/5) -- Served with a marinara sauce and aged Parmigiano Reggiano, these meatballs are among the best we've enjoyed in Italy or in the States. ($21) Tagliata Rucola (5/5) -- One of my favorite ways to have steak ... a Tuscan-style New York strip steak. It was grilled rare (like i requested) and served sliced over a bed of arugula and cherry tomates, topped with aged Parmigiano Reggiano and a balsamic glaze. Perfetto! ($37) We haven't tried their pizza yet. WINE (4/5) The wine list is a respectable representation of Italian wines. We've ordered wines by the glass, each of which was very good. SERVICE (4/5) Our servers have been very pleasant and helpful. AMBIANCE (3/5) The restaurant itself is casual and decorated very nicely with a contemporary look and feel. Loudness of Sky Deck detracts from the dining experience. read more

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First time eating at Ambrogio15 Del Mar. Ambiance was nice, no host but the waiter was a bit frazzled greeting our party. Menu was well organized and we ordered Crudo di Hamachi had a heavy lemon ponzu that caused our party to pucker and the acid was hard to consume and enjoy. Insalata Della Casa was good but balsamic sauce was too sweet. Margherita pizza is good and signature sour dough tasted good. Soft but crispy crust. read more

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Amazing! Came on a whim for a late lunch and was able to be seated pretty quickly. Service was good and fast. Everything was delicious and the perfect portion. Every plate was devoured and wiped clean. I don't believe you can go wrong with ordering anything off their menu. The Nutella dessert could've been shared by our entire table rather than everyone selecting their own individual dessert but great way to sample their sweets. Ambrogio15 is now one of our favorite Italian spots. read more

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Visited on a Thursday afternoon. Parking can be a bit tricky since it's a large shopping center, but a spot usually opens up fairly quickly. No reservations were needed. We arrived around 12:30 and there was only one other table dining in at the time. That said, things did pick up a bit before we left with several to-go orders and a few additional diners trickling in. Our server was very friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations throughout the meal. We ordered: * Focaccia: we had actually asked to hold off on putting this in, but it was accidentally ordered anyway and honestly, I'm glad it was. This ended up being the highlight of the meal. The bread was super crispy, flavorful, and honestly some of the best focaccia I've had. It also made amazing leftovers. I brought it home and dipped it in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. * Pasta alla Bolognese: my friend ordered this, and I brought home the leftovers. I'm not typically a big red sauce pasta person, but he really enjoyed it. I thought it was good, just not a standout for my personal taste. * Burrata e Prosciutto Crudo: easily shareable between 2-3 people. I had a few slices in-house and took the rest home. I wasn't a huge fan when eating it fresh. The pizza felt a bit messy with toppings slid off, and it was a little difficult to bite through the prosciutto. However, I actually preferred it cold as leftovers the next day. Overall, it's a quiet, relaxed spot with a large menu and friendly service. While I probably wouldn't return specifically for the pizza, I'd be open to trying other dishes again. read more

Ambrogio15 Del Mar - Pizza Burrata e Crudo - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been wanting to visit Ambrogio15 for a while, and was hoping it would be really good. Unfortunately, the pizza wasn't what I was hoping for and was a disappointment. It was a Margherita Pizza with sausage and olives and while it tasted good, the crust was too soggy and floppy, and not crisp enough. The calamari was okay. The server didn't check in with us very much, but was courteous enough. Not sure if we'll return, but if we do, we'll ask for a crispier crust on the pizza. read more

An amazing Italian spot at skydeck. As we entered the establishment we were greeted immediately by a friendly server who showed us to our table. The gentlemen explained the menu and his recommendations. We asked a few questions and he definitely answered them willingly and was really patient. We got the Hannibal Lecter which came with a variety of different meats. Wow the bread was so soft! Literally one of the best pizzas I've had. We also got the carbonara! Hubby didn't think he would like it but loved it so much! Can't wait to try other locations closer to us. I know they have a couple here in San Diego! You go to try this place. Food, service and ambiance are on point. read more

Ambrogio15 Del Mar - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Really good place for my first time. Friendly staff, good food, priced reasonably. Not a place for large groups

Wow. The pizza here was pretty good. Nice light crispy crust. The mistaken margherita was light and flavorful. The canneloni was also very good. The marinara sauce perfect. We also got the Pate e speck (the roasted potato one) and this one was much more hearty. Rhe prosciutto would have been better if it was slightly more crispy but it was flavorful and delicious. The potatoes and truffle was amazing. Definetly would go back Service was great also. read more

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Eating the Mistaken margherita pizza almost transported me back to Italy. We stumbled upon a pizzeria in Naples where the locals eat. This particular pizza at Ameogio is very similar to the one in Naples where it's not overloaded with cheese; the crust is thin yet crispy, then bubbly at the edges. This is not for sharing - It's so light that I need to order 2 of these for myself. The potato and speck pizza is quite the opposite of the mistaken margherita. It's good but heavy. Eating this brought me back to reality that I'm in the US. The cannelloni was good even though it is vegetarian. Again not very American style that is overloaded with cheese and sauce. I personally would like more sauce added. read more

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Ambrogio15 features a Milano Pizza Experience, conveniently located in Del Mar's Sky Deck as Del Mar Highlands Town Center. The restaurant is located just inside the door and to the right. There is ample charming tables and the service is exceptional. The staff is patient as guests navigate the expansive menu. The pizza is magnificent! The crust is thin and perfectly crispy. Toppings are fresh and the cheese is flavorful. What a delectable mix of seasoning and textures. I enjoyed the classic Margherita and it was delicious. The pizza is surprisingly large and certainly enough to share. The focaccia Gorgonzola Pere is a must have! The combination of sweet and savory tantalizes the tastebuds and is a perfect start to the meal. This is a perfect location for a night out or a date. High quality food and professional experience makes Ambrogio15 stand above. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a bit of Milan in Del Mar. read more

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Glad to see that they have an eggplant parmigiana pizza right now. It's not super heavy, but it is more filling and a better value than the margarita pizza. I hope they keep it around as it's tasty! read more

Ambrogio15 Del Mar - Nerano pizza with zucchini - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Been a few times at sky deck and food and service have been pretty consistent and also have pasta which makes it easy to share a few dishes. The atmosphere the times we've been has been buzzy given inside sky deck but not too noisy. read more

This place is located inside Skydeck. We came in for a late lunch/early dinner. It wasn't busy at all so we got seated right away. We ordered Wagyu meatballs, pasta of the month special (risotto with seafood) and burrata and prosciutto pizza. The meatballs were weird. I've never had meatballs taste like bread. I couldn't taste the actual meat. The risotto dish had good flavor but it's a bit salty for my taste. The thin crust pizza was decent, too much cheese IMO. The cheese made pizza taste a bit soggy. Overall, the food was ok. read more

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Margherita Pizza ($19) - This spot is rated the Best Pizza in San Diego! While I didn't agree, they did a great job at recreating authentic Italian pizzas. It didn't come close to the pizza we had in Italy, but I still enjoyed it. The highlight was the San Marzano tomato sauce, which had a distinct and fresh flavor that paired well with mozzarella and basil. read more

Ambrogio15 Del Mar - Pizza Margherita - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

We had a fantastic time at this pizzeria. We ordered Linguine Gamberi e Limone, calamari, and pizza Hannibal hectare. Everything was cooked to perfection. The seafood in the pasta was cooked just right, and the pizza was cooked in a wood oven, which gave it a delicious smoky flavor. The service was excellent, attentive, and friendly. The ambience was at this food court in Del Mar, but they've created isolated spaces that made it feel cozy and private. We even got to meet an Italian family who told us that this was authentic Italian cuisine. They recommended lamb shank as well, but we didn't have room for it. We did get the tiramisu, which was also amazing. read more

Ambrogio15 Del Mar - Calamari - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a yummy spot from some Italian food, I just don't think it is quite worth the price point. The food itself was good, but nobody in my group was overly excited for what they got. The place itself felt a bit run down, there was peeling paint on the wall. Service was good. We did make a reservation a head of time, however there was no wait in a Friday night. There are other places I prefer in the sky deck, but I still did have a fun time! read more

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Pizza was literally ice cold. Same with the expensive meatballs. Run screaming This place is a travesty read more

Located in Sky Deck in Del Mar, Ambrogio15 Del Mar is a cute eatery that provides a wide array of pizzas and other types of Italian food. With a friendly staff and amazing atmosphere, you are definitly going to enjoy this establishment. I went in as a walk-in group of 4, and we did not have to wait for a table. The staff was able to rearrange some things and we wwere sat immediatly. Our waiter recommended that for a group of 4, we should get at least 2-3 pizzas and an appatizer. However, 2 pizzas for a group of four was good enough for us. We ordered the Salsiccia, Asiago e Porcini Pizza ($23.50) and the Hannibal Lecter Pizza ($24). The Salsiccia, Asiago e Porcini Pizza was a lovely combination of sauce, sausage, cheese, and mushrooms. However, my one draw back on this was that the mushroom falvor was overpowering. As somebody who likes mushrooms, it felt like this pizza was doused in mushroom water, almost overpowering the other flavors on the pizza. The Hannibal Lecter Pizza was my favorite out of the two that we ordered. There was a great combination of flavors on this pizza and nothing was overpowering. Ambrogio15 Del Mar is a nice place to go if you're looking to share some food with people. With large portion sizes, everyone is easily well fed. My only drawback with this place is that I do not believe the prices accurately refelct the food. I felt the prices to be a little high for a pizza that had nothing too specail about it. Overall, Ambrogio 15 Del Mar is worth the try! read more

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I'm replacing my prior review with this detailed update. I worked in restaurants and hotels for decades. The truth is even the finest restaurants are run by human beings. We all make our occasional missteps. The question to my mind is when service at table falls through the cracks---what does the establishment do to set things right? Anything? We had a lovely time here today. Our waiter, "Ian" was professional yet kind and warm. Our pizzas (one their standard Margarita and the other their Eggplant Pizza) were both delicious and cooked to a turn. My daughter and I both ordered their wine flights. This was a fun and unusual way for her to try their different wines. I'll be back tomorrow to add more details. read more

What a fabulous find! Started off with calamari and it was cooked to perfection. Then, we had the delicious lasagna and the sauce, bechemel and noodles were perfection. The homemade focaccia is ridiculous. I could have eaten the whole thing. Crispy and fluffy with the perfect amount of salt. To top it off, the server Phelipe was courteous, prompt and friendly. We will definitely come back. read more

Ambrogio15 Del Mar - Lasagne and Focaccia Classica - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent pizza! Great food and service. Authentic Italian food like in Italy Quality products and Great service! read more

Best Italian pizza i ever had. We ordered a Asiago E Porcini and Caesar Salad. The crust is thin and soft, a bit unique than what i am used to but incredible taste and texture. So good, definitely a must try!!! read more

Ambrogio15 is consistently excellent. I usually get the Wagyu meatballs ($21) and the Margherita pizza ($19.50), both are always on point. The meatballs are rich and flavorful without being heavy, and the Margherita is simple, balanced, and exactly what it should be. My wife ordered the Marinara (vegan, $15.50) and honestly couldn't even tell it was vegan, which says a lot. Super satisfying and full of flavor. It's a little on the pricey side, but the quality makes it worth it every time. This is one of those places that never misses. read more

We celebrated Father's Day here and were able to reserve a table for 8 people at 12noon. Much to my surprise, I had no issues making a reservation on Open Table just an hour before. When we arrived, the restaurant was practically empty (this was warning sign that I dismissed due to the holiday). We ordered the following to share family style: 2 caprese salads - $18.50 each Fried calamari - $19.50 Gnocchi $34.00 Cabanara - $29 Italian ramen - $29 Margherita pizza -$19.00 Salsiccia asiago & porcini pizza - $23.50 Coke - $4.50 Ginger ale - $7.50 We enjoyed the caprese salads and calamari, although we felt the portion size was relatively small and were not worth the price. Of the 2 pizzas, we preferred the Margherita over the sausage mushroom. The sausage mushroom pizza was too salty and greasy. We typically prefer thin crust over thick crust, although the crust here was way too thin. The edge of the pizza had a nice crisp, but the center was too thin and soggy. We did not enjoy the texture of the dough. We didn't see how they could have been awarded as San Diego's best pizza, we disagreed considerably! At most, we would give the pizzas a 3 out of 5 star rating. The gnocchi and cabanara pastas were too rich and creamy. We did not enjoy these at all. 2 stars max. The portions were very small for the heavy price tag. Of all the dishes, the worst was the Italian ramen. It was a failed attempt at ramen. The only good thing was the soy sauce egg. The wide pastas were over cooked. The beef slices were too well done and dry. The meatballs were fatty. The broth had a weird sour taste to it. In summary, this was a 1 star dish (5 stars for the egg alone and for everything else, deduct 1 star each). The restaurant itself was beautiful and had a nice patio. Service was not bad. Overall, this restaurant fell short of my expectations. It definitely was not worth $259.33 (tax and 20% tip automatically included). read more

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Chillin' with a buddy on the Brewer's Deck level of Sky Deck and ordered a Burratina e Prosciutto (Fresh Burrata, Prosciutto Crudo di Parma aged 20 months, EVOO, Olives, Focaccia) from Ambrogio15 below. Unfortunately, the focaccia bread was a bit too soggy and dense to properly showcase the delicately flavored burrata dollops and prosciutto slices. In hindsight, a crispy thin pizza crust with those toppings would've been the better call! read more

Ambrogio15 Del Mar - Burratina e Prosciutto - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a review I accidentally posted on the PB location on Sep 22, 2025, moving it while I remember! (I've been a few times since, it's still one of my favorite pizza places in town. And right next to my favorite ramen!) Repost --- So I went in during a slow hour last weekend because I was craving some comfort food and Italian style pizza is something I was craving. I hadn't had a really good pizza like this since Copenhagen (Pizzeria Luca). The second I got in and heard sparkling and the servers accent my brain took a few cycles to switch back to when I was traveling Germany and other European countries. Immediately knowing it wasn't tap water and snickering to myself about how Americans might not know this means it's not free water. But I'm super American, I like my still water! And I don't mind paying a little bit for a really crisp clean water over whatever is in the tap here. This isn't Oslo, after all! Digressing. Maybe it was the addition of the prosciutto and the extras, but it was definitely as good if not better than the pizza I had in Copenhagen. It tasted clean and I didn't regret the bottled water to go with it either. If you're looking for a good pizza place that can compete with European standards I can absolutely recommend it. (I mean just look at the pizza!) Service was perfect and friendly too. I'll have to be back with some of my relatives soon! read more

Ambrogio15 Del Mar - Margherita pizza with prosciutto and mozzarella di buffala add-ons. - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

I read the reviews and saw the photos of this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The atmosphere is cute and the wait staff was excellent. We had the beet salad which was very tasty but a bit hard to eat. The flavors were great but it was arugula, beets, corn and burrata. Because the arugula is thin and the corn kernals are small it was hard to get them all together in the same bite and very hard to pick up just the individual corn kernals. I am not sure what to suggest....The flavor and freshness was excellent but just not easy to eat. I would definitely go back for this salad though. The pizza was VERY disappointing. I recently had an amazing pizza at another restaurant and was expecting something of that quality. This was not close. The crust was too thin. So thin it had to be eaten with a knife and fork. The crust that was not covered with sauce was super dry and hard. There was no chewiness to the crust at all. If the texture of the crust is not important to you the pizza was tasty. But if you are a crust connoisseur you will not like this pizza. It was like eating pizza on cardboard. We had the vegetarian and the sauce was excellent as well as the eggplant. There was not enough cheese of either type. The description said it had pesto on it but we saw a few green blobs of sauce on it and they were tasteless - not sure if that was the pesto or not. I would return as the salad was excellent but I would not get the pizza but would try a pasta dish. read more

Amazing thin crust Milan pizza. The 5-cheese truffle pizza was so tasty. We enjoyed our food.

Food and drinks were perfect, thank you! Hamachi and sausage/asiago/porcini pizza with the best crust! read more

Decided to come here because a friend recommended it. I'm glad that I listened to that friend. I did make a reservation but I didn't need to as a lot of people came and just walked in. I got seated immediately because again, I had a reservation. I got handed a menu and asked if I wanted water and she offered me a couple options (flat or sparkling). Then I proceeded to wait for my friend to arrive. The room had red velvet accents, the seats were comfy, and the decor was minimal but effective. It was comfortable and lovely at the same time, if that even makes any sense. There were a few tables taken and there was just one server. She managed the room like a boss. When it was time for me to order, she came over. We ordered the caprese salad, Radiatori Salsiccia e Friarielli and Patate e Speck. Can you tell I just copied and pasted the names of the dishes? Haha. In any case, the caprese salad was large enough for four people to share and when I say share, I mean you'll get a couple slices of cheese and tomato. This was good because this was familiar. The pizza was great though we wish the speck was cut up because once you bite into it, the majority of the speck will follow your bite. The potato is thin and it makes you wonder how a potato goes so well on a pizza. The dough was soft and airy. The slices were quite large so just beware that one pizza can be shared unless you're really hungry and then you don't have to share. The pasta was excellent. It was my favorite. It was saucy and the sausage was plentiful (it's ground sausage) and there were some pieces of rapini but that's not the highlight of the dish. But it was just flavored so well and not salty at all. If I could have, I would have ordered two of these and take one home. Overall I enjoyed this place and have already made plans to come back only to try so many other dishes on the menu. Btw, the prices are on par with other restaurants that offer the same thing. But I feel like you're also paying for the ambience and I ain't mad at it as the food was excellent. read more

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Visited the italian restaurant in sky loft last week. The calamari was delish and the butternut squash gnocchi was very good. I added zucchini on top but it was very salty. Honestly, the place was just okay, not my fav italian restaurant. read more

The restaurant in Del Mar at SKYDECK is very nice to seat and eat a really good thin pizza . The service is always available and very friendly. If you are in Del Mar I really recommend to check this one. read more

Went to lunch and Caleb couldn't have been more hospitable. You don't need to go to the brewery, even though you can get everything sent to you. I would recommend having a sit down at this place with your special one and have a great meal. We got the Ceaser salad and pasta carbonara. The homemade pasta is delicious read more

Food is authentic Italian Great ambiance Pizza Margherita is great Great service by Philipe read more