This is hands-down, some of the best pizza I've ever had! It's literally so perfect and a crunchy!!…read morethis isn't a fancy or bougie place by any means, but the service is great from the people inside and the food is just as great. We always get the two slices and the soda deal when we're walking around. They have some indoor seating and some patio seating as well for you to enjoy your food. I would definitely recommend the Sopranos and the Hawaiian. I would also recommend their delicious garlic knots. They're also serve fresh and they're so cheesy and delicious.

1 star for the fly all over the pizzas in the display, so we ordered a whole box so it would be…read morefresh but this was the worst pizza I have ever had I am so sorry. chewy cardboard pizza. +3 stars are the really good service they gave us free wings so they're soooo nice love the people here But yo this pizza is really bad. Cheese can't even be saved after microwaving it. Plastic cheese. I'm sorry this pizza is giving old and not good I am so sorry just an honest review

I came here with my staff for a business dinner. This location is cute. Service was friendly…read more Their bread is fresh and delicious. The pizza had a nice thick crust. A pizza is good to split between 2 and 3 people. They are able to split checks here which is great when coming with a group. Parking lot is tiny, but they do offer valet.

It had been a few years since our last visit to Filippi's Pizza Grotto in Little Italy, and I…read morehonestly cannot believe how far downhill the food has gone. What used to be a great place to enjoy Italian food has turned into an incredibly disappointing experience. All of our dishes were less than mediocre and tasted like they had been sitting around since last week. The food lacked freshness, quality, and the flavor we remembered from years ago. For the prices they charge, this is completely unacceptable. I will give credit where it's due--the service was good, and the staff did their job well. Unfortunately, good service cannot make up for terrible food. It's a shame to see a restaurant we once enjoyed decline this badly. Save yourself the time, money, and disappointment. There are far better places to eat in Little Italy. We definitely will not be coming back.

Had a wonderful experience at Ristorante Illando! The atmosphere was inviting, the food was…read moredelicious and the service was excellent. Everything made for a lovely dining experience, and you can really appreciate the care and attention to detail. A great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends.

Ristorante Illando is on the second floor of a pizza place in Little Italy. We had a reservation…read morefor 5 at noon. Although a couple members of our party were running late, we were still able to be seated. The dining area, although small, was very quaint and charming. Service was good. I had a grapefruit spritz as my drink. The color was a beautiful blush pink. The drink was citrusy and refreshing.  For our starters, we had the calamari and arancini. The calamari was very good. It was lightly crispy and perfectly seasoned. The squid was tender and cooked well. In addition to squid, there were also a number of fried shrimp and peppers scattered throughout the plate. One order of arancini came with 2 balls. The arancini was also very good. The complimentary bread was also delicious and fluffy. I had the ossobuco alla milanese, a slow cooked veal shank served with a Milanese style saffron risotto. The veal was tender and flavorful. The risotto felt authentic and was cooked al dente. A handful of my friends got the risotto al funghi porcini, which was also flavorful and al dente. I also really liked the carbonara and fettuccine gamberi e pancetta. I really enjoyed my meal at Ristorante Illando and would gladly come back.

Best pepperoni pizza i have had, their service was amazing and were all so kind when i asked many…read morequestions. The store itself was very clean and offered all the amenities that i needed

I'm a local artist / sidewalk vendor trying to make I'm a local artist and sidewalk vendor trying…read moreto make my Little Italy rent on W. Beech Street. As someone new to the neighborhood, I was warmly welcomed by one of the chefs at Mr. Moto's, who offered me a free slice as a little good luck on my first day working in the neighborhood. Their pizza is outstanding, their customer service is amazing, and I really appreciated the two gentlemen named Ben who took the time to heat up my New York-style pizza. I would know good New York pizza when I taste it. I lived in New York for 14 years! Thank you, Mr. Moto's, for the warm welcome and the delicious slice. It meant a lot!

We had dinner at Nonna on a Thursday evening while visiting San Diego, and it was one of the…read morehighlights of our trip. We sat outside on the sidewalk, it was relaxed and welcoming. The real star was our server, Marcelo. Instead of just taking our order, he asked each of us what we like and suggested a dish for everyone. He was spot on. I had the Rigatoni Palermitana, with sausage, pomodoro, capers, olives and a kick of Calabrian chili, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. Everyone in our party loved the meal. It felt like eating at an Italian grandmother's table, which fits the name. If you're in Little Italy, go, and ask for Marcelo! PS don't forget the gelato!

Sunday evening in Little Italy, and Nonna was PACKED. Somehow, we managed to snag a table outside…read moreright next to the Little Italy sign, and honestly, it couldn't have been a better spot. After a long day at the beach, we ordered a bottle of wine, and I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't ridiculously overpriced. Sitting outside, enjoying a glass of wine and watching Little Italy come alive was exactly what we needed. Our server was exceptional. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. But let's talk about the food... The food was AMAZING. We ordered several different things, and everything we tried was delicious, but the pappardelle with short ribs was the standout. The pasta was absolutely fantastic--rich, comforting, and exactly the kind of Italian comfort food you want at the end of a long day. And then there was the dessert case... Oh. My. Goodness. Everything in that case looked like it was personally designed to make you regret saying, "No, we're too full for dessert." Nonna was exactly what we were hoping for that evening: great food, great service, a beautiful Little Italy setting, and a relaxed atmosphere where we could sit outside and enjoy ourselves. I can't wait to go back and eat some more Italian comfort food--and next time, I'm getting the tiramisu.

It was our first time coming here and we had a great experience. The pizza came out quick and the…read moreservice was friendly and fast. We will definitely be back.

We had such a great experience at Isola Pizza Bar! The service was amazing, and everything we…read moreordered was delicious. We split a pizza and pasta, and both were so good. The pizza crust was especially amazing. The wine was great too, and the location is perfect. It's right near the beach, so it's nice to take a walk afterward. Definitely a spot I would come back to!

This is our Go-To for the last 7 years. They greet you like family…read more They have spectacular food that is always consistent and delicious. Homemade pasta like our favorite places in Italy. Luco is the other reason we come because he is "the icing on the pizza pie". we love the patio and Next to Naples Italy the pizza is the best!

We dropped in for dinner after Comic Con 2026 with no expectations except we were hungry and it…read moresounded good. We were seated outside on the font patio which was lovely. We were given waters very quickly. But then nothing for a long time. The server did show up and seemed as if we had bothered him in some way. But okay we will be polite and chalk it up to bad day. We order and then that is the last we see of him. I ordered linguine with clams, mussels, and shrimp while it was delicious I was not offered a plate or bowl for the shells. My partner was not offered cheese for his pasta. The manager was mulling about the host stand and looked right at us several times after I had finished my cocktail with no acknowledgement or offer for me to order another drink. So while the food was good the service defiantly left something to be desired. I will say that the server for the table next to us (Melanie/Melody?) seemed lovely and happy to be at work with her table.

Overall, the family really likes this place. On this trip, it took a few minutes to get a waiter…read moreover to greet us but once he arrived, he was very attentive throughout the meal. This time we arrived early and we were in time for happy hour, which is truly an excellent deal. They have a number of pasta dishes at half price and some nice beer and cocktail specials. The happy hour ends at 5:30 on weekdays I believe. My daughter enjoyed the cheese whale pasta, which is her very favorite. My wife had fettuccine Parmesan, which was an ice cream sauce and I had the penne Ragu. Everything was good and we enjoyed the evening. It looks like they've expanded the seating to include some outdoor street side tables. On a warm evening this was very nice to have breeze from the water.

I wish I could remember which pastas we ordered but I do remember that they were very good. I feel…read morelike I chose this spot for the cheese wheel but can't recall now if we ended up getting the pasta from the cheese wheel or not. Whatever it was, it had the perfect amount of sauce as I definitely prefer my pasta on the saucy side. We sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance of Little Italy. The only downside is the same with all the restaurants in this area and that's parking. Otherwise, I'd come here more often.

Good spot for a date night . The atmosphere was relaxing different food choices from sea food and…read moresalads. Fabulous service fast and responsive.

Great service and food. Reasonable prices and good selection of entries. Large portions.read more

My mom and I ate here before seeing Phantom of the Opera at the Civic Theatre, and everything about…read moreour experience was wonderful. The service, food, and atmosphere were all exceptional. This was my second time here, and it continues to be an amazing restaurant. Everything we ordered was delicious, and our server, Aaron, truly went above and beyond. He was incredibly attentive, gave us great menu recommendations, and even surprised us with a lovely dessert to end our meal. Such a nice touch and the perfect way to finish our dining experience. Highly recommend this place!

Went to Davanti Enoteca with a group of work friends, and sharing a bunch of different dishes was…read moredefinitely the way to go! I tried the cacio e pepe, which was VERY peppery and cheesy, but unfortunately a little dry for my taste. The real winner for me was the pumpkin ravioli. So delicious! I love when you can try a little bit of everything, and having a group willing to share made it fun to explore the menu. Of course, we also had to try the famous bread. Pro tip: don't skimp on the honey! My first piece was a little underwhelming because I didn't use enough, but once I figured out the proper honey-to-bread ratio, I was ALL IN. My favorite part might have been the back patio. The outdoor air and relaxed vibes made it such a lovely spot to catch up with work friends over a leisurely meal. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu, especially if that pumpkin ravioli is still waiting for me!