An Instagram post pulled me into this place, and I'm so glad it did! I came with my four teens, and every one of us loved it. We ordered the Margherita pizza with Electra sauce, fettuccine Alfredo, lasagna, the trio (chicken parm, spaghetti, and lasagna), and the chicken carbonara. Everything was delicious, but the stars of the show were the chicken parm--easily the best I've ever had--and the pizza. The sauce was perfect, and the crust was light, airy, and buttery. All four teens and I give this place 5 stars and have already added it to our regular rotation. The staff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed to love what they do. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The customer service encountered during my recent visit was less welcoming than during my initial experience. There were three women behind the counter, and the store was otherwise unoccupied. Upon entering, I received a perfunctory greeting. Subsequently, an older lady approached the counter and assisted me with my order. She was very courteous. I ordered tequila chicken again, this time with additional chicken. However, the dish did not meet the quality of my first experience; it lacked the same level of flavor and spice. I may consider returning to observe whether the customer service improves, perhaps with a different pasta dish. read more

Cacio - Italian Near Me - National City, California

Cacio is located inside of the Market on 8th food hall in National City. They serve an impressive range of pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. I recently came by for my first time and bought a chicken parmesan sandwich. First off, the staff were very welcoming and genuine. Second, the food came out quickly and they gave me a side of chips which I didn't even expect. The sandwich was great. The tomato sauce was very well-crafted--a little sweet and bursting with flavor. The chicken cutlet was perfectly fried, not oily, and was pretty juicy. I'd definitely recommend this spot at least for the chicken parmesan, but the level of flavor that was in it makes me believe most of the menu is great. It's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for quick Italian in National City. read more

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This is a fast-casual Italian vendor at the Market on 8th food hall in National City. The previous tenant at the stall was a pizza joint that has now set up a brick-and-mortar location in Barrio Logan. Cacio's menu offerings featured appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and of course, the requisite pasta and pizza. There were ten or more choices for the last two categories which was a lot for a small mom-and-pop kitchen. The Spicy Rigatoni was my selection as I wasn't in the mood for pizza or a sandwich. Slices of mild Italian sausage were mixed in with the noodles along with bell peppers, onions, and garlic in an arrabiata sauce. The sausage was not spicy at all, however the sauce had more kick to it than I expected. The order came with a breadstick which I used to buffer the heat from the sauce. The portion size was decent for the price while the service was courteous from the lady who took my order. read more

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We came to celebrate our niece's birthday the other night and Market on 8th gives plenty of food options for everyone. We got one of the bench tables inside (while claiming a few chairs here and there to accommodate our group). I've been following Cacio on Instagram ( cacio _pastas_sd) for a bit and was bummed when I missed out on their Hello Kitty shaped pizzas. Before our visit, I noticed I then again missed their Hello Kitty & Labubu shaped pizzas. I figured let me go to their stall and inquire anyway. Although there was no visible signage indicating so, I asked the cashier. There was a language barrier and thank goodness the cook was able to answer my inquiry. She said both the Labubu & Hello Kitty shaped pizzas are available but, both will be served pepperoni and cheese. For $24 you get a decent sized Labubu pizza. Bread and crust were soft. The sauce was okay. And good portion of pepperoni. I just wanted to order it for the Ooh and Ahh effect. Wouldn't go outta my way to get it again. But, really cute for the kiddos. Would visit again to try their pastas. read more

Cacio took over a previous pizza spot. I ordered a pepperoni pizza. It was $16. For the portion to price point it was not a bad deal. It was cooked and served straight from the oven. I enjoyed the pizza. They have quite a few options for pizza to choose from and some of the other pizzas are a bit more expensive. They also have an extensive pasta menu. read more

The people were great, and the food was amazing--it really made me feel welcomed and well cared for. The pizza was delicious, and the chicken alfredo pasta with broccoli was especially good. The place was clean and located in a nice area. I'd definitely come back! read more

This is better than some full sit-down Italian restaurants I've been to! I got the trio of lasagna, chicken parmigiana and spaghetti. The pasta is perfectly cooked, the sauces are rich and flavorful, and everything tasted beyond amazing. It has that simple, comforting Italian feel but executed really well. I'd go out of my way to go back there. I can't wait to try more dishes! The only downside is the parking. I ended up circling a few times and parking a couple blocks away. Luckily they're on DoorDash. read more

Food: it was absolutely perfect, we are satisfyingly FULL! Thank you so much Miss Alejandra! And to the lady behind the counter as well, thank you! The Pepperoni Pizza ($18) & Buffalo Chicken Pizza ($18) WERE AWESOME! All the pastas -spicy rigatoni, BYOPasta, Chicken Tequila (~$20/each) WERE DELICIOUS! And the Meatball Appetizer (5/$10) and Bread Sticks (2/$3) WERE TO DIE FOR! Our stomachs couldn't be more satisfied. Service: Alejandra, the owner's Mother, was WONDERFUL, we went in with 5 hungry mouths to feed and she made us feel beautiful as well as taken care of! Even told us a few places to look at while we were waiting, there were only 2 ladies holding it down, KIND FAST QUALITY SERVICE - only took 30 minutes which is reasonable considering it's cooked-to-order - Ambiance: It's an order & go style place! Alejandra suggested picnic style or beach eating. Even so, it was so quaint and cute, while smelling AMAZING read more

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I stumbled upon this hidden gem and ordered the chicken parmesan pasta dish, when I was finished the plate was empty. It was absolutely delicious flavorful, juicy pasta was cooked perfectly. The breadstick brought everything together nicely. My daughter ordered the kung pao chicken and it was absolutely delicious and flavorful. I will certainly be sharing this new favorite with friends and family. Excellent prices and fast friendly service. Five stars!!! read more

Cacio - Italian Near Me - National City, California

We chose Cacio for a party we were throwing at the Market on 8th patio. Natalie was great providing a quote. We ordered pastas, and pizza. The food came out on time and the quality was great. The portion was more than enough for the party. read more

Pasta and pizza is amazing here. Best carbonara i've had in San Diego ! They also have great customer service

Omg! Just tried this place at the pizza and pasta are amazing. Tried the tequila pasta and it was cooked al dente and the sauce is so good. The woman was taking orders and cooking all by herself and the food was perfect. Definitely coming back! read more

We aren't from San Diego but we were craving Italian food on our way to our hotel. We found this place on google and we stopped, we ordered on our phone then went inside to grab it. The food hit so good! Ready within 15 minutes, we ordered a cheese pizza, chicken Alfredo, and a trio plate. We also got the meatballs, they weren't my personal favorite but did not change my mind about how yummy this place was. Definitely happy we tried this hidden gem! read more

The food here was so good. There were a lot of options of places to eat but decided to try this place. We tried a calzone that had pepperoni, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. It was glorious. We also tried the chicken tequila pasta and the chicken Caesar sandwich. Loads of flavor. Everything was fresh and warm. Chefs kiss. The icing on the cake was their friendliness. They were sooooo nice. I recommend this place and will be back with friends. read more

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This restaurant is in a food court, but don't judge it based on that. After she took our order we watched her step around the counter and cook all our food fresh. The carbonara was actually al dente! My wife loved the chicken tequila. read more

I have been a repeat customer and have tried almost all of the pastas but my favorite is the spicy chicken! The pizza is delicious as well I highly recommend the Buffalo and Barbecue Chicken. My oldest son ordered the Chicken Parmesean Sub and it was made to perfection. There's a reason why we keep coming back!! 100% recommend! read more

this spot is amazing! The pasta was made fresh in-house and the flavors were insane. I got the chicken tequila pasta and it didnt disappoint Highly recommend that dish! Service was on point, staff were super friendly and attentive. Ambiance was cozy and chill, perfect for a family night out. Prices were an affordable , and totally worth for the quality and portion sizes. Can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes! read more

Excellent customer service. And great pizzas, pastas.OMG! Not greasy,fresh and delicious.

ordered a pizza and Chicken Parm, sandwich, pizza ok nothing to brag about, let's get to the chicken parmigiana, very small portion, with chips, the chicken Parm was so thin, could not have been less the 1/8 of inch thick, bread was burnt, very disappointing, pizza was just okay, nothing to brag about, not worth the 13 dollar price, for sandwich , or the 16 dollar price for the pizza, Not returning again, staff super friendly , food not the best for all the ratings on yelp. 8 th market has has to many businesses come and go, this one will not last if the quality of food is not improve. fyi, who puts greens on a chicken parmigiana sandwich. read more

best Italian food hands down!! pizza and pasta were both amazing, flavorful, and great prices too!!! will DEFINITELY be back. this place is a must try!!! read more