I visited this place twice and all I can say is WOW! Our server Nino was EXTREMELY INCREDIBLE! He took care of us in every little detail. Food is fresh, well plated and authentic. It brought me back to when I visited Italy. Ambiance is a mix of freshness of the summer and romance from Italy. Just like Sicily. This place is in my top 3 favorite Italian restaurants. Extremely recommended. read more

My name is kaia and we went in today with our family. Our server Harley was the best server! She is kind and was very funny and knew a ton about the menu items. Amazing spot and amazing aestetics too! read more

Do not be fooled by the surrounding area as this place is definitely worth a stop by! Surrounded by gas stations and tucked in a shopping center just off the freeway, you might miss Amuri. Luckily we had done our Yelp research and saw this place had great reviews. PROS: Stepping into the restaurant, you'd think you were in Europe! Absolutely gorgeous atmosphere, kind and attentive wait staff. The garlic bread is some of the best i've had, I think I would come back just for the bread, drinks and salad. The pasta was also cooked to perfection. CONS: The Cacio e Pepe was very saucy and not like the traditional cacio I am used to. It had good flavor but too overwhelming and rich for me. The vodka sauce was very spicy and lived up to its name, but alternatively could've used more cheese/richness. Overall this place is definitely worth a visit! read more

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Amari takes you on a journey to the Amalfi coast - the decor is beautiful and paints a picture of all the iconic images of the region. Food was delicious. Tried the arancini - really good but could be served hotter(temperature was lukewarm). Carbonara was delicious. The pasta was a touch too al dente for me. Next time I'll ask for an extra minute of cook time. The cannolis were divine. The shell was perfectly crisp - loved it. Our waiter was helpful and we appreciated his suggestions. read more

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Happy hour at Amuri is a wonderful option if you live over by Mercy Road. Their happy hour runs until 5pm, and trust their drinks (one of the rare places i have seen a limoncello spritz) are worth a try. We enjoyed the complimentary bread with the meatballs (comes with 3 thick meatballs and a well made marinara) and asked to split the vodka pasta. The interior is coastal and highlights their cheese wheel pasta, with a viewing station inside. Definitely would recommend for an italian dinner date with parking and fresh food! read more

Amuri - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

It was ok. The bread was ok, my favorite thing is the espresso martini as they didn't have Malbec wine. The fried burrata was not it for me, the fried beef rice was good though. I got the cheese wheel which was decent. The lady fingers though were super hard and was lacking the espresso. Wasn't the best thing like all the San Diego influencers were saying but it's not the worse. Was just ok read more

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Arrived at 11:30 AM with a party of 7. First time here since the change from Pernicano's. It seemed like we were the first customers of the day. The new interior is beautiful and colorful. Unfortunately early arrival meant bread was baked and specials were not available. We immediately ordered appetizers of Frutto Misto, Flori di Zucca, insalada caprese and Involtini di Melanzanev all were delicious and shared by our group. Main courses were Ravioli Di Pesce, Linguine Vongole, Salmone, Cioppino and Pollo Parmagiana. All were delicious except the Cioppino was lacking in some seasonings. The glasses of Bianca Della Casa were refreshing at $12 each. The only other complaint was the two of the dishes were chipped. I was unaware of this till after we left. We were too full to try the desserts. Will retry but mid afternoon in the future. read more

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Wow! What a great community gem in our neighborhood. This authentic Italian restaurant sits unknowingly in a small strip mall with ample parking. The interior is so warm, fresh, welcoming and reminds us of being in Italy. It was a very popular place among locals. The waiter was from Sicily and gave us amazing recommendations on their daily specials. He was friendly, helpful and service was exceptional. The restaurant serves beer and wine. Of course we stared with an Aperol spritz. Crafted by the bartender expertly. Yum! The food was outstanding with homemade pasta, hand created sauces, and much more. We loved their misto frito which is a fried calamari and shrimp appetizer. Delicious!! The seafood special with lobster was heavenly and had great flavor. The red spicy pasta and carbonara mentally brought us back to our trip in Rome a few month ago. It was simply culinary perfection! Don't let the strip mall exterior fool you... this place is a culinary masterpiece for Italian food! Job well done! read more

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I came here with my friends during Easter and had a very positive experience here. The restaurant was still very new during our visit, but they operated smoothly. The pastas and flat breads were all delish. The bread was incredible. I ordered the Pappardelle Ragu and absolutely loved it! The pasta was fresh, perfect texture, and the beef ragu tasted like it was slow cooked overnight. It was bold and rich in flavor. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and had a very inviting atmosphere. Service was great! I'm definitely coming back to try other dishes! read more

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Been wanting to check this place out. It didn't disappoint place is so cute and food was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try other items read more

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Had such a good experience at Amuri. You can genuinely tell this place comes from people who care about authentic Italian food. The owners are from Italy, and it shows in the food, the atmosphere, and the way they treat people. We ordered the ragu, fettuccine scampi, mojitos, and fried calamari. The calamari was honestly one of the best I've had in a long time. Fresh and homemade pasta, and the flavors felt authentic instead of overly heavy like a lot of Italian spots. read more

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Excellent return experience. Nino is a super server... And remembered me from the last time I came, and even what I ordered! My Hugo spritz was delicious. Music on the patio was a little too loud at first but then they adjusted it for us. The complementary bread comes with oregano sprinkled, so I need to remember for the next time to ask for it without it. (Love olive oil, don't like oregano). My sweetie enjoyed the classic bruschetta and then a grilled steak dish. I got the pistachio pasta which I got last time. It is delicious and not something you can get everywhere. Nino and everyone else was super nice. Keep in mind that on busy days, they get super busy. We came the night before Mother's Day, and they said they had 100 reservations for lunch and 100 for dinner for the next day! But tonight it was super chill and not as crowded as the last time we came on a Saturday night. We ordered cannoli for dessert for my sweetie's birthday, and it was very nice to see on the check that they comped it. Very delicious cannoli, with good quality chocolate chips. The only thing is that you would ask for it next time without raspberry sauce. It might look pretty, but it tastes more delicious just with vanilla, the chips and the shell. Overall, a very delicious meal and we look forward to coming again! Grazie Nino & everyone! read more

Amuri - Pistacchio pasta. Delish - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Experienced an excellent meal here, enjoying two of my favorite italian dishes. The location is a bit odd but there's parking and the picturesque interior makes up for the nondescript exterior. Food: The baked eggplant appetizer (INVOLTINI DI MELANZANE) came fresh out the oven literally still bubbling (!) and was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The seasoned complimentary bread for the table works great to sop up any extra tomato sauce and I recommend getting the side of garlic bread to accompany any pasta entrees. The Spicy Rigatoni sauce was lush and silky on fresh al dente pasta that somehow stayed hot in its serving dish throughout dinner. Our service was great and the space is beautiful. They have happy hours and even date night specials - will definitely be back! read more

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I came here for a small gathering with a group fur easter lunch. Parking is ready and the weren't too packed. First thing I noticed was how adorable the decor is inside. It's decorated to make you feel like you are in a restaurant in Italy. Lots of cute photo ops and beautiful painted walls. Some of the ladies had a great time taking photos. The restaurant had their regular menu and a special pre fixe menu. I decided to order the pre fixe and got the eggplant burrata - this was served foood and it just wasn't what i expected. I didn't really finish it. I also ordered the lobster ravioli which looked like a small portion but was surprisingly filling. It also had a great flavor, not too fishy. The sauce is a cream sauce with fresh tomates. For dessert I chose the cannoli, since it's a classic Italian dessert. It was very good, and creamy, and had chocolate drizzled on it with chocolate chips. Definitely a solid end up my meal. The service was excellent and the staff went above and beyond to help explain things, check on us, and even take pictures of our group. They have a great patio area that's covered, and we hope to host an event at in the near future. read more

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Loved this restaurant. Service was great. I really wanted the cheese wheel pasta and it didn't disappoint. So cheesy and so tasty. You could watch them mix your food in the cheese wheel which was really cool. The tiramisu was also unique with pouring the marscapone cream on top of the lady fingers. It is in a random spot so don't be fooled. Only disliked the seating. It has some Velcro where the cushions couldn't even hold anymore so the cushions against the wall kept falling. Hopefully they upgrade the seating. read more

Amuri - Cheese wheel pasta - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

I'll put it this way: I have not had a better Italian meal in Southern California. Sounds crazy for a little suburban strip mall spot, but I'm telling you, it's just kind of amazing. I'm a little afraid of overselling it, but I'm really not sure how I could. We just got back from two weeks in Italy and we thought a good Italian meal would spur our kids into conversation about their highs and lows of our trip... and the food here was actually better than pretty much anything we had there. Service is also top notch. Spicy Vodka was perfect. The Salmon was perfect. The pinse was excellent. Everything phenomenal... shockingly so. read more

My party of three came on a Wednesday night at 6 PM. We had a reservation but didn't need it since the restaurant wasn't entirely full. Parking is no problem, this restaurant is located on the exit of Mercy Rd by the Chevron gas station. Service is friendly, albeit a bit slow at times. Our waitress had forgotten get us bread and our waters were not refilled towards the end of the night. We decided to eat here since my friend had come here previously with a larger party and reccomeneded it. I was also surprised to hear an Italian resturant open up in Mira Mesa. The food however, was subpar. My ratings are below: Antipasti Zuppa di cozze e vongole - Mussels, clams, spicy tomato sauce: (1/5) The shell fish is frozen, not fresh. It has a strong seafood flavor that isn't the fresh brine you typically get. Both mussels and clams were overcooked and chewy. The bread it came with was too doughy. Carpaccio di manzo - Tenderlion carpaccio with arugala salad (1/5): Just slightly thick beef slices with a hard wedge of lemon and a sprinkle of argula. Pasta Pappardelle Ragu (4/5): This was the best dish of the night. Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the ragu was nice and beefy. Docked one point because it needed more salt. Asiago Gnocchi - Gnocchi stuffed with asiago cheese in a creamy pesto sauce (3/5): A heavy and oily dish. We added sausage to the dish as our protein. It was just ok. Overall, food was lackluster and a bit underwhelming overall, nothing was exciting for my palette. Glad we stopped by but I don't believe I'll find myself back here. read more

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Came here to try this spot. It is located in the corner of a lot tucked away on Mercy Rd. The inside is quite large and decorated very well. There are tons of tables. Service was quick and friendly. The food was really good. Pastas were flavorful and the drinks were delicious. Would definitely recommend to my friends. read more

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Italian restaurant located in Rancho Penasquitos/Scripps Ranch, in the same shopping center as Chevron & KFC. My girlfriend & I came here for Happy Hour, which is 2p-5p (Monday - Friday I believe). Service was very friendly. The dishes we got were unfortunately just okay. Our pastas lacked sauce & were dry. The noodles were overcooked & mushy. We ordered Spicy Vodka & Pistacchiosa. Also, double check your receipt if you come during Happy Hour because they accidentally charged us full price for the Fritto Misto. They also serve lunch from 11am - 3pm. read more

Amuri - Spicy Vodka, Pistacchiosa - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Went here to celebrate my wife's birthday. It was her choice and she definitely picked a winner. It was Saturday night and there were plenty of people enjoying the food. Noise level was light casual. Lighting was good-but not overly bright. I ordered their cacio e pepe with sausage and my wife ordered their pasta with clams(forgot the Italian name for it). We also ordered their eggplant biscotti appetizer-again, Italian name escapes me...my pasta was great, I think the pasta was hand-made, creamy sauce. An excellent dish. My wife loved her pasta as well. The appetizer was a good choice. Kind of messy if you're not careful. Had the most authentic tiramisu ever! Made in front of us, and tasted remarkable to say the least. read more

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I was excited to try out this somewhat new Italian place in the neighborhood. We ordered many pasta dishes including cheese wheel with mushroom and sausage, which was pretty good. I ordered seafood special. It was okay. Overall, the pasta dishes would taste better if they are not too salty. I'd love to go back to try their dessert next time as i was too full to have some this time. read more

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This place is amazing! The food blew me away. The Caprese salad tasted SO fresh. The bread for the table was spiced beautifully. I could tell the rigatoni alla vodka was handmade. The sauce had the perfect amount of spice. The staff were all incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to provide a quality dining experience. Alex and Nino were awesome. Lastly, the decor is adorable! This is as close to Italy as you can get in San Diego. I will be dining here again. read more

This is a fairly new Italian restaurant in our area, having opened about three months ago. I understand it has a sister restaurant in La Mesa. We've enjoyed lunch here, and we came last Sunday for their Grand Opening party. The food here is quite good, authentic Sicilian/Southern Italian. The Lunch Menu has a favorite dish of mine on it -- Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory). This dish consists of three poached eggs in a spicy marinara sauce with melted mozzarella and green onions, served with grilled bread. (4/5 $18) They have a wine and beer license, but no liquor. So ... cocktails are made with wine-based substitutions for any liquor. Their selection of wines by the glass is nice, and the complete wine list is respectable. The dining room is decorated in blue, white and lemons. There's a small covered patio for outdoor dining, albeit with parking lot views. Service has been very good. During the Grand Opening party, the dining room was packed ... and very loud. read more

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Went to Amuri's grand opening event during which they set up a small buffet table with meatballs, arrancini, and bruschetta. They also offered happy hour prices on cocktails, beer and house wine. Very nice of you Amuri. Thank you. Of course, the place was mobbed thanks to complimentary bites, I guess, so the food didn't last long, but the full regular menu was available which one could order as usual at regular prices. Ratings: Meatballs--3 Bruschetta--3 Arrancini--4 HEADS UP: I had ordered a bellini, which looked and tasted odd. When I asked my server about this, he explained that they don't have their liquor license yet, so they make their cocktails with wine based "liqueurs". The cocktail menu doesn't mention this. Keep it in mind when considering a cocktail. Amuri has some dishes that are very nicely prepared and a very nice wine list. I'll return another time to try more items with the expectation that I'll be able to raise my rating once the printed menu reflects the true nature of the drinks being served. read more

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My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Amuri. It was a great experience for us! We are vegetarians and they had plenty of options to choose from. The prices are good, the server was excellent and the ambiance is very well done! read more

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Had a great dinner on the outside deck! We started with the arancini and artichoke--both were excellent. The arancini are easy to share if you cut them up (pretty big saffron rice balls). For my main, I had the spicy vodka rigatoni with chicken. The pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce definitely brought the promised kick. Perhaps they could have added a bit more chicken to the dish. The one knock was the complimentary toasted sourdough served before the meal; it was lightly pre-dipped in oil but lacked flavor. I think it would be better served with olive oil and vinegar on the side. Huge shoutout to our server, MARCO, who was absolutely fantastic! We'll definitely be back. read more

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Decided to stop by this place for dinner with friends. A great option for something more north and not in a busy city area. Plenty of parking and easy to find. The food was great, came in a timely manner. What really impressed me was the service. The servers were very attentive and made sure we were served properly. I went for a dinner to celebrate my friend who is becoming a bride. We had a great time. They were kind enough to give us a tiramisu on the house. There was plenty of seating inside and the atmosphere was very welcoming. I am definitely coming back here. The cheese wheel pasta was a hit, and the table made tiramisu was delicious. Also had stuffed zucchini blossom and a mussels and clams dish. The pasta was cooked to perfection! I love Aldente pasta and that's exactly what it was. read more

Amuri - Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Mussels and Clams - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

4.5 stars Quite and odd location but makes it much easier to go to than little Italy. They are located next to a gas station and have their own parking lot. Started with the arancini it was delicious, tender and cheesy also it was made with beef ragu which i haven't seen elsewhere. The outside was crispy and nicely fried. I just wish they had given a serving spoon to scoop up all the sauce. For my entree I got the Linguine Vongole, clams in olive oil, garlic and white wine. When they brought it to the table they shaved some Parmesan cheese on top. I know they say not to mix seafood and cheese but I think it needs the cheese to thicken the sauce and adds a lot of flavor. The flavor was perfect the clam and garlic came thru. The serving size was generous, the noodles were a little past Al dente maybe because they were cooked in the sauce after, not mushy by any means; Still it was a perfect dish. They do offer pasta tossed in a cheese wheel which is made in a display area. The type of pasta changes so you'll have to ask the server about it. Service was friendly and we were offered a choice of water and given bread as we were sat. I much rather go here than fight the chaos that is little Italy. Can't wait to rerun and try the cacio e Pepe. read more

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Amuri Italian Cuisine is located in a less busy area of Mira Mesa as it's behind a fuel station in the Canyonhill Center. My friend and I recently visited for dinner after hearing positive feedback about this locally owned small business. Parking was plentiful as the plaza did not have a heavy traffic volume. The inside of the suite was spacious with a seating capacity of probably around 80, including the central bar that had seven spots. A couple of parmesan cheese wheels were on display at a counter near the kitchen. We didn't order any pasta made from the wheel although it looked enticing. The one-page menu sheet featured Sicilian food with the typical categories that you will find at an Italian restaurant. A basket containing complimentary pieces of bread doused with olive oil was provided while we decided on what to order. The two of us split the Arancine as an appetizer. Three deep fried saffron rice balls filled with beef ragu rested on a base of tomato sauce. The size was slightly larger than a golf ball with a thick crust. We also shared a Brasato which was braised short ribs served with polenta and glaze sauce. I liked that polenta was used as the carb instead of mashed or whipped potatoes that you normally see elsewhere. The boneless cut of meat was tender and flavorful. Each of us also selected a pasta dish to round out our meal. I chose the Pappardelle Ragu which used slow cooked beef for the hearty sauce. The wide noodles were cooked just right. A little larger portion for the $25 cost would have been perfect. The waiter provided consistent attention and service to our table. For the price and quality of the food we tried at Amuri, I gave our dinner a four star rating. read more

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There has been a lot of chatter about this new Italian restaurant where Pernicano's used to be so we went here for dinner on a Sunday night to check it out. They've done a great job with the decor. It wasn't busy and we were seated right away. Orders were taken but the food did take awhile to come out. I'm glad they gave us delicious complimentary bread. The artichoke appetizer dish had way too much lemon and that was all I could taste. Very sour and salty so it was a disappointment and I wouldn't recommend. A couple of our pastas were cold while others were still warm. But they were all delicious. The chicken parmigiana dish was a good size. read more

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Hi Foodie Family!!! Come check out @amurisd -- a true hidden gem in San Diego From twirl-worthy bites to wheel-good moments, there are so many pasta-bilities here it's impossible not to fall in love Every dish is made with heart, tradition, and just the right amount of indulgence. Fritto Misto - crispy squid, shrimp & zucchini with bright tomato sauce Pera e Gorgonzola (V) - mixed greens, juicy pears, walnuts & gorgonzola with dijon vinaigrette Amuri (V) - grilled pear, creamy ricotta, walnuts & honey Carbonara - rigatoni, guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino & black pepper Pasta in a Parmesan wheel - tableside magic Tableside Tiramisu - the sweetest ending read more

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Delicious! Must try, I came here for my mothers birthday and the food is excellent. I ordered the chicken parmigiana with fettuccine Alfredo. The pasta is homemade and the flavors of the sauces are delicious. Marco was our waiter, he is from Sicily. Really authentic food and the service is great! We got the limoncello cake for dessert. So good!! read more

Amuri - Limoncello Cake - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Went for Mother's Day, we Loved this Place! Decoration, Food and ambiance Wonderful! I had the best salmon and risotto the white sangria was delicious and beautiful decorated, my husbands pasta was delish, the bread very good and the Best Part was the incredible Tiramisu! Serve table side! Soooo good!! And they gave me a beautiful fan as a mothers gift, so thoughtful. Thank You guys! read more

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Mixed dinner experience at Amuri. Odd location right behind a gas station, but once inside the layout is spacious and exudes coastal Italian charm. Service was OK. On to the food. The free bread was quite bland. The arancine was well cooked and had a good texture but was also underseasoned and had less meat inside than expected. I ordered the parmigiano cheese wheel pasta, and was invited to step up to the Say Cheese window and watch the show. The chef's choice pasta that night was gnocchi, which I usually don't like, but I took a chance to try cheese wheel for the first time. The sauce was very flavorful and sumptuous, but I confirmed for good that gnocchi texture is not my thing - no fault of Amuri's, but I would have preferred the option to choose my own pasta type to go in the wheel. Fiancé got the linguini which, unfortunately, was the blandest item of all. I tried it too and couldn't believe how muted the flavors were, even with the seafood components. The silver lining was that once I dipped the linguini into my cheese wheel sauce, I had the perfect dish because the pasta was cooked well and, for my palate, paired nicely with the rich parmigiano sauce. read more

Amuri - Cheese wheel gnocci - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here for my birthday and ordered the cheese wheel fettuccine, which was pure magic. Watching the pasta get tossed inside a wheel of cheese was a whole experience, and the dish delivered so hard: rich, creamy, and perfect for me. The meat, pasta, and cheese all worked well together without being overwhelming. It was everything I wanted for a birthday meal and then some. The ambience is classy and transportive, with warm lighting and an elegant, intimate feel that makes you forget you're in San Diego. The service was impressive: welcoming, attentive, and genuinely proud of the food they serve. It felt less like dining out and more like being hosted in Sicily. Amuri is the kind of place you go when you want dinner to feel like an occasion. Between the pasta spectacle, the atmosphere, and the hospitality, this spot is officially on my celebration rotation. read more

This is probably the worst pasta I have ever had. I don't think they add salt when boiling the pasta, and doesn't combine with the linguine sauce, which is so plain and has no taste of white wine or clam. Clams are probably frozen not fresh, most of them are shrunk to tiny pieces and fell off the shell. Wondering if the chef even sample it before serving to the table.... The two remaining stars are only for the decor/ambiance and the service. read more

Amuri - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

I was excited to try Amuri because I have heard some great things about it. And it is very close to home. The decor was very Sicilian. The food was exceptional (except for the cold bread). The burrata was excellent. The Pappardelle Ragu was cooked to perfection. It came out piping hot and al dente just how I like my pasta. The other party in my group ordered the pasta wheel. You would think that the servers would call them over to watch the pasta going into the cheese wheel, but they didn't. They didn't even offer us parm for our main dishes. The restaurant was not even that busy. Not even 1/4 of the tables were occupied. The highlight was the table side tiramisu made to order. Maybe the service was a bit off, but I am willing to give Amuri another try because their food was delicious. read more

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I ate there today and the food was really good. I actually met the owner, Simon, who is from Italy , and you can tell he cares about the food. If you are ever in San Diego, especially around Mira Mesa, you should try it. The food is also gorgeous. read more

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From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm and inviting. I was SO excited to finally try this place after hearing amazing things from friends in the area and it totally lived up to the hype. Our server, Jessica, was fantastic and gave us great recommendations. We started with the arancini, mussels and clams, and the Amuri bruschetta, and every dish was delicious. For our mains, we ordered the pasta special with pappardelle, meatballs, short rib, and sausage packed with flavor and the short rib dinner, which was absolutely spot on. The Cioppino was absolutely delicious very flavorful. They also have an excellent Italian wine selection. We had the Brunello di Montalcino, and it paired perfectly with everything. The tableside tiramisu was the perfect way to end the night. Service was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Can't wait to come back highly recommend! read more

Amuri - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Ambiance..cute place and decor..like Italy. But no changing table in women's bathroom. Service..was okay..we walked in and threguy was just staring at us and no hello..not really friendly like Italy..lol. took him awhile to look at us and acknowledge and take our name for reservations Food..very authentic. We.got caprese ans the tomatoes were huge and juicy and sweet. We did the cheese pasta..it was so good but had meat which I didnt know because it doesnt say on menu. Also got a Margherita pizza which was good but crust was dry so needed something to dip it in. read more

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