Ambrogio claim of fame is the paper thin pizza Milano style. After watching the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortena and seeing Stanley Tucci's food picks I was craving thin crust pizza Milano style. I can't believe this restaurant has been here for over 9 years and it was my first time visiting. The outdoor patio with umbrella shades surrounded by live verdant plants was inviting. I was greeted cordially and seating by the owner Giocomo, who chatted with Me a bit. It turns out his restaurant space which rents was sold to the same developer that purchased French Gourmet which is two doors away. Ambrogio has 2 years remaining on his lease before the building and land is expected to be demolished :( Glad to at least visit this OG location before he reestablishes at another site. On to the pizza, I asked Giocomo for his recommendation and he suggested the Burrata with Proscuitto Crudo and I had fresh Arugula added on top. I don't eat pork products, but my pup Fendi does and she will eat the Proscuitto. Fendi loved the Proscuitto which was thinly sliced. It was a sunny day and a bottle of San Pellegrino was perfect to quench my thirst. The pizza was presented quickly and looked so good. The paper thinly prepared was the crust, which was scrumptious with the light toppings of seasoned tomato sauce, the fresh burrata and the green arugula was perfect, filling but I didn't feel overwhelmingly full and again with the thin crust you can actually eat the entire pizza guilt free! I ate a few slices and boxed the rest togo. With such a fantastic pizza at a wonderful setting with great service, I would return and try other pizzas in addition to other menu selections all inspired from Milan, Italy. Pizzas Gold metal worthy of your visit. Recommend read more

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An intimate upscale take on a classic comfort cuisine. A great date night with awesome wine, appetizers, and shareable dishes. All the dishes we ordered were flavorful and rich in obvious freshness. We started with a Caesar salad and it was perfectly dressed. It came with tomatoes which provided a freshness and texture that is not usually seen. Enjoyed their fresh classic focaccia, and it was absolutely delicious! The focaccia was crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside which was absolutely incredible! The pizza is thin crust which is a personal favorite. The owner was kind, welcoming, and helpful! Though I have not visited Italy I would imagine that this is a fairly authentic take on Italian cuisine. Highly recommend!! read more

Ambrogio15 - The greatest aesthetics! Beautiful place with clean and fresh lines! - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Great thin crust pizzas with wonderful flavor! Great and fast service too! Enjoyed the salamino pizza and the palate e speck!! Both very unique pizzas that we have never had before. Would return and try other menu options! read more

Ambrogio15 - Pizza Salamino Piccante Pizza Patate e Speck - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Service: Big shoutout to our server, Jacques -- super friendly and attentive! Food: The house salad was really refreshing, and the pizza totally reminded us of our trip to Italy -- thin crust and so authentic! The espresso and latte were both excellent. We loved everything we ordered and had such a nice, relaxing brunch on the outdoor patio. Parking: Easy to find parking in the early afternoon, just keep in mind there's a 2-hour street parking limit. read more

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The ambience of this restaurant is very romantic and exclusive! We have the prosciutto pizza, the five cheese pizza the focaccia and the Nutella focaccia. Every dish was scrumptious and we relished every bite! Highly recommend. read more

Ambrogio15 - Focaccia Classica - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

love this spot for their pizzas- even more when they made heart shaped pizzas for Valentine's Day.

It used to be my favorite pizza ever! I came in recently and its not very good anymore. I think they have a new owner or change in management. This place was my favorite! Its really gone downhill. The quality of the food isn't what it used to be. read more

Dare I say the burrata prosciutto pizza is the best specialty pizza I've tried in San Diego I don't know where Roman pizza has been my whole life but I love the thinness and lightness of it, all the ingredients tasted so fresh and high quality, and the outdoor seating area was so cute here, will come back to sit outside tbh is summer! read more

Ambrogio15 - Pizza Salamino Piccante - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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We arrived here for a late lunch. We were only other table at this restaurant. We weren't sure if this was a good sign. We walked in to a very warm restaurant. There is a small patio area which I would have preferred but my 90 yr old mom wanted to sit inside. We share a salad which was good and a pizza which left a lot to be desired. The toppings on the pizza were sparse. I have a feeling that they must do decent pick up orders. read more

Great food, friendly staff, excellent selection of pizzas and wine! A cute dinner place tucked in PB. Parking can be difficult so plan ahead. read more

Ambrogio15 - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

I went to Embargo 15 Pacific Beach restaurant to have lunch yesterday. I would like you to help me to write a review. The food, the ambient is pretty good with nice tablecloths. However, the one of my plate is not clean. Also, the food is very, very simple and the price is very pricey. I ordered one of the vegetarian pizzas. It's cost me $19 and it only have about eight pieces of basil leaves as the vegan. And also the breads, the bread, $9. It's the same in other Italian restaurants. Usually they are free of cost. I find it's very expensive. We didn't eat too much protein at all and the cost about total 80 some dollars. read more

Jonathan was super speedy and attentive! Our large party of 8 was quickly sat and was catered too. Food was really delicious and really worth the price, would go again. read more

Ambrogio15 - Hamachi Crudo - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here and they have delicious paper thin "Milano" style pizza. I believe it's meant to be eaten with a fork and knife because the toppings fall off when you pick it up. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded at all. Sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine in their outdoor patio. Pizza was pretty good, but more on the pricier side. I would come back to try other menu options. read more

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Quaint Italian spot and great for date nights. The food was uniquely Italian and super fresh. They had a great list of Italian Non-alcoholic sodas. We loved the Milano style pizza. Our waitress was a little lost but we saw another waiter crushing it. So we chalk that up to maybe she was new. If you love fresh Italian burrata and pizzas this is the spot for you. read more

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Left another Pizza place disgruntled and decided to come here. Amazing decision. The pizza was phenomenal and everything was so fresh, the cheese and meats were perfect together with great jams, and the service was top notch. Can't wait to go back. read more

Ambrogio15 - Meat and Cheese Board - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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Enjoyed a lovely meal here last night. We were able to be seated immediately without a reservation at around seven for two. Everyone was very friendly and it seemed like they had a lot of regulars they build rapport with. You can also bring your dogs to eat on the outside tables with you. We ordered the lasagna and pizza Mediterranean. The lasagna was some of the best I've ever had. The meat was very tender and the pasta itself cooked well. Note that it's not very saucy so if you prefer a lot of sauce this might not be the dish for you. We were told that for the pizza the cheese would not be cooked with it, which was fine. We didn't realize that the olives and tomatoes would also not be cooked with the pizza. The pizza itself was also cold. Despite that, the crust had good flavor. I was not impressed by the pizza we had but I am excited to come back and try out more dishes ! read more

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Nice relaxing patio, good service. Maybe we just weren't prepared for a "Milano pizza" being... soggy. Anyway, I could have American expectations to think a thin crust should still be a crispy crust?! Maybe this is just the Milano style - Milanese imbruttito, direi. Inside joke) Cmq, resto deluso. I hope you won't be disappointed on your visit, but I can't see reason to return. Posted the leftovers as pic so you'll see what I mean. read more

Ambrogio15 - Leftovers of the thinnest limpest pizza ever. - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach is a truly authentic Italian pizza restaurant. If you don't like thick-crust pizza, come here for their super-thin pizzas--absolutely delicious! With eight people, we averaged around $25 per person, ordered three appetizers and four pizzas. Great value for money! read more

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Really happy we tried Ambrogio15! The service was great. The ambiance was lovely. The food was delicious. It is on the pricier side but I think that is to be expected given its location. We will most certainly be back again! read more

Buono! No complaints here. Loved the pizza parmigiana, mediterranean spritz, tiramisu and cappuccino. They import dough from Italy to make their pizza crust which is thin, crisp around the edges, yet chewy. The parmigiana pizza was cheesy comfort food with eggplant. The cocktail was light and refreshing with a slight bitterness from the white vermouth. The tiramisu was sweet and creamy with a hint of hazelnut. The cappuccino was well made and a good way to end dinner. It was a satisfying and delicious meal. The restaurant was quaint with a comfortable ambiance. The wait staff were friendly and there were no issues with service. There were a few customers who stopped by for takeout orders. Each took away a few boxes of pizza so it is a popular place. The menu is extensive and definitely worth returning for. read more

Ambrogio15 - Mediterranean Spritz - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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We first met Chef Enea when we started dining at Ambrogio by Acquerello. We were always super impressed with his ability to execute dishes amazingly, and to come up with very creative versions of Italian dishes. We were sorry to see them close - but were happy to find out that Chef was moving to the Pacific Beach location. We booked the four course Tuscan food and wine pairing experience and were really blown away. I'm Italian - and from the Bronx - and grew up eating food my Italian grandmother cooked. The dishes that Chef Enea served brought me right back to eating with my grandmother. My wife, who is a wine lover was also very impressed with the selection of wines as well as the choice of wine that was served with each course. We booked the next experience (Milan) in the car on the way home from dinner! We're looking forward to more meals with Chef that remind us of home. read more

Outstanding. A no-nonsense, charmingly simple, absolutely genuine evening in Italy, with gracious hosts, well-dressed salads, superb ingredients, extensive varietal wine list and ever-so-artisan pizza. Congratulations to all involved for a neighborhood gem in the beach community. read more

This was one of the best restaurants I've ever tried in my entire life. I don't know if I've ever had a better pizza, and I have been to countless Pizza & Italian restaurants. I don't give 5 stars unless a place has truly deserved it, and this restaurant definitely did. Amrogio15 has many locations around the SD area, we personally visited the one located in Pacific Beach. The atmosphere was the perfect blend of upscale and casual, and the distressed wooden walls and bright red chairs really gave the place a modern Italian vibe. The food was absolutely phenomenal. We started with bread and the Fried Calamari. The bread was perfect and the Fried Calamari was perfectly cooked, crispy, and came with 2 absolutely delectable dipping sauces. We also split a Insalata Della Casa (house salad) which was the perfect fresh palate cleanser in-between courses. The pizza, however, stole the show. My parents got the Margherita Pizza which they really enjoyed. I had a bite and it was amazing. However, I think mine was even better. I got the Salamino Piccante, which is mozzarella, salami, rosemary, garlic olive oil and grated parmigiano. It was one of the best pizzas I've ever tried in my life, the crust was the perfect thickness and the cheese and sausage were so flavorful. We ended with the yummy Crostata Frutti di Bosco that was topped with ice cream that tasted homemade. We will definitely be back when visiting SD, and definitely will be checking out the PHX location. read more

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NO NOTES ON THE SALSICCIA, ASIAGO AND PORCINI PIZZA. Not greasy, good crust, so fresh. Amazing service, we just sat at the bar. Caesar salad was the perfect side. read more

Ambrogio15 - Pizza Salsiccia, Asiago e Porcini - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Lived in area 25+ years. Real Italian great ownership ambiance. Simple exquisite pizza.

I don't remember what we ordered, but everything was phenomenal. Great crust, great sauce, yummy toppings. Group favorite was the burrata specialty pizza. Cute interior, has outdoor seating, nice servers read more

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Amazing service. Staff is attentive and very respectful. Ambience is beautiful and homely. Dishes are amazing. read more

Ambrogio15 - Pizza Burrata e Prociutto Crudo - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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After trying this spot for the first time, I know it definitely won't be my last. I really love pizza and this place makes it like you won't believe. Came here for dinner the other night - parking lot is really small, so might have to find parking elsewhere. I think it was rolling around dinner time, so we were the first party in. Super cute spot with Christmas decorations up. Staff is super attentive and menu is well organized. I got the Salamino Piccante pizza and a glass of moscato (love a sweet wine). The pizza was perfectly thin with the right amount of toppings. You can tell from each bite that the ingredients are quality. They also brought out the red peppers and a hot chili oil for us to use. The wine and pizza went really well together and I wish I had order an entire other pizza to go. Will be coming back! read more

Ambrogio15 - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Super accommodating for large groups. The staff are amazing, super nice and make sure you're taken cared of. The food. So bomb, literally the best lasagne and pizza I've had. It taste v authentic. The spritz are soooooo bomb. Like tasty and light. Not too boozy. The pizza portions can def serve 2 but that's if you like light meals. One for one is way too heavy for sure. The lasagne is def one person meal but soooooo sooo amazing. read more

The best pizza I ever had. Big recommend!!!Environment clean, nice, chill. service was really nice and patient.

I think this is the best pizza I've ever had, it's up there on my top 2!!! Trust me it's solid. Ordered the burrata salad which had an orange citrus flavor, so good!! The spicy salame pizza was insane! I would come back here tomorrow. The crust is so thin and SO flavorful. The dough is seasoned, it's not bland. High quality ingredients all around. The wine was also delicious and service was great! Definitely check it out. read more

What incredible service! This sweet Italian restaurant is hidden between Pacific Beach and La Jolla on Turquoise. The menu is simple and the food is divine. This may be the best lasagna I have ever eaten stateside. Not your common tomatoey lasagna, and the pizza, CHEFS KISS! We were able to sit outside comfortably even though it was a cool time of year. Plenty of heat and we were able to bring our favorite Sam Sam ! read more

Ambrogio15 - Amazing salad! - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

The service was great. The pizza is really good, not the absolute best we had, but it was really good. The parking is a bit of a hassle. Altogether a 4 out of 5. read more

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Ordered: -Patate e Speck ($21)-- loved the white truffle EVOO and the smoked Prosciutto. So flavorful. Thanks Ian for your recommendation! -Burrata e Prosciutto Crudo ($24)-- still remain our favorite. Melts in your mouth. -Hannibal Lecter ($21)-- the crust was crunchy. It especially more enjoyable with hot oil. Service: 5/5 Ian was superb: attentive, speedy and sweet. Carol was busy attending to the wedding party. She still made a point to come by and had a chat with us. And, send a complimentary dessert. Ian and Carol are my all time favorite server staff of all the restaurant I have dined at. So glad to see Carol again. We enjoyed her presence. Happy dining! read more

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Phenomenal italian pizza (milano style) in a charming atmosphere. Highly recommend. Extensive wine list with knowledgeable sommelier and hard-to-find Italian beers in bottles to go with everything. We brought two groups of friends and they raved about the whole experience. The owners bring top-notch service. read more

Good pizza, especially for PB! We loved the Hannibal Lecter pizza and the mistaken margarita was pretty good. The Caesar salad is a standard salad, but good and the prosciutto is fresh. Not the most incredible pizza I've ever had but a very nice date night spot read more

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Great food but prices are too high. We won't be back. We went for late lunch and shared a pizza, shared a salad and had 2 beers. Our bill was over $80. Good service but we were only patrons. read more

First time coming to this location and it was downright whimsical. This is the perfect spot for date night with yummy options all around. Let me preface this review by saying my Italian friend (straight from Italy) recommended this place so I had to see why he thought it was authentic. And it was! They have a build your own cheese board and all of the items we had on it were amazing. Highly recommend the crescenza. Also went with what they said the most popular pizza was: burrata and prosciutto. Very good and crispy. Please note the kind of pizza they have here are all Milano style so are the thinner crusts. They have Italian beers straight from the motherland that were yummy as well. The outside is charming so for those Rona wary this is perfect. Everything is spaced out well and they have heaters if it gets too cold. Parking they have a lot which is small but there's also street parking. All in all would return if in the area! read more

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We came here for dinner on a week night. This restaurant was recommended by a friend who is gluten sensitive and I have been looking for good Italian food that offers gluten free options. And you can order pizza made with gluten free flour at this place. We ordered the Pizza parmigiana which had eggplant and their lasagna. The lasagna is not gluten free but it was delicious. It's different from a regular lasagna with layers and has no tomato sauce. The waitress did explain this. We really loved the lasagna. The pizza was okay. We liked that the pizza is thin crust but the taste was average. This place is mostly pizza. The lasagna is the only pasta dish. There is indoor and outdoor seating. When we got there we chose the indoor seating which had more tables and more roomy. The service was good. We did not have a reservations but were seated right away. There is a parking lot but very few spaces. We parked on the street. read more

We went here for some mid-upscale Neapolitan style pizza. The food itself was pretty good, we got the spicy salami pizza and the meat/cheese board. The service was very slow and we were often ignored. This meant that we were frequently low on water, especially when our food arrived. It was not busy at all, we arrived about an hour before close on a Sunday. The bathroom is located in a weird place. You have to go around the side of the restaurant outside to a door after the kitchen. read more