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    Decore

    4.8 (173 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Terri K.

    Such a nice little bar (I think eight seats) & restaurant. We stopped for an after dinner drink. Classy decor and reasonable prices. Small but perfectly tailored selection of wines and drinks. Cocktails were good. Friendly bartender and staff. We will definitely be back.

    Caserecce all' Oxtail
    Alexander C.

    Finally had the opportunity to check out Decore and it didn't disappoint. Inside the space is elegant and welcoming with a sort of art deco vibe. Their velvet covered seats were comfortable for enjoying an evening of delicious food and drink. They have an excellent wine beer menu as well as cocktails (low proof). I stuck to beer, a fantastic Belgian Trappist from Westmalle, while my hubby had wine, Tuscan Blend, Ft. Ambra. Service was friendly and engaging, very helpful in explaining their menu, specials etc. We ended up ordering a little too much but it's hard to choose when everything sounds mouthwatering. We started with their complimentary focaccia, followed by Suppli and the beef tartar. Honestly, the focaccia was so good with the tartar we asked for a few more pieces. Additionally we ordered a Pizza Margherita, really good. Their crust had a nice chew with a slight char, excellent tomato sauce as well. From there we leaned into the Caserecce all' Oxtail, wow! Tender beef in a rich tomato sauce. The twisted pasta was the perfect vehicle to enjoy this comforting dish. We finished with the Porchetta e Patate. The potatoes and green sauce were perfect. Unfortunately the porchetta was dry and salty. Our waiter was nice enough to remove it from our bill. Hopefully this was just a fluke. Next time we visit, we will most certainly try again. Decore is a neighborhood gem, so glad to have them only a few blocks from our place. Icing on top, they're probably one of the more affordable Italian options downtown. A must if you're in the area.

    Randall B.

    This is a gem of find. Small, intimate (and noisy) and practically perfect in every way. We were greeted by the host and seated immediately. There are only about 11 tables and 10 bar seats so it's compact. The decor is very nice and really sets the tone. We order the Brussels and yummmmeeeee. So good and so brightly flavored. But.... Before the app came out a little amuse busche of focaccia and red sauce. A nice bite and very delightful. I had the special -the house lasagne and it was the best I have had since my trips to Italy. Homeade everything. -noodles, sauce, just amazing. The Buccatini was also fabulous. My boyfriend was about ready to lick the plate. A true enjoyable evening and Michael, our server, was friendly, knowledgeable, and seemed to best much care about our diner. Nice. Even the cooks said, "Hi," on the way in and out. A nice touch. Go. Enjoy. Or don't and miss out on one of the true gems in SD.

    Sary O.

    Dine here for my bday. I ordered the oxtail pasta and my friend got the Seabass risotto. The food was a bit on the plain side for me. Since it was my birthday, they gave me a complimentary pistachio mousse and that was honestly the highlight. so good. I took my leftover pasta home, added some salt and chili oil, and it tasted way better. Portions were a good size though!

    Interior
    Ken C.

    I reached out to Decore a year ago to host an event but it didn't work out. Thankfully I was back in town and finally got to come here and experience the food. To start, the staff members are all extremely polite and friendly. Refills water timely, explains the menu thoroughly and checks up on you often. The portion is HUGE so it definitely has value. This was my first time seeing and trying a white Merlot and it was incredible. It went great with the food. The vibe and interior were all on point. Will be coming back again!

    Katelyn R.

    I don't know how I never tried this before!!!! I was definitely missing out. If you're a mushroom lover, do yourself a favor and get the ravioli. Insane flavor, best eaten right when they drop it off to your table. So much flavor but so light at the same time. Calamari is a huge portion & delicious. Porchetta was crisped to perfection, potatoes were seasoned & cooked perfectly. Cacio y pepe was yum, the pasta was cooked a little over al dente and the server let us know that beforehand. Still was delicious! The focaccia they provide was great as well. I was never a tiramisu person until last night. The cream was so light and delicious, the cold soaked biscuit inside was soooo gooooddddd!!!!! Definitely a must try. The cheesecake was nice too but a bit more of a savory dessert. If you get both, put the cream on top of the cheesecake :-) Anyway, I cannot wait to go back and try the oxtail pasta hehe and also another order of that mushroom ravioli.

    Burrata with Prosciutto
    Jeannie L.

    Food: 5/5 we started with the complimentary foccacia which was delicious and ordered the burrata with prosciutto as an appetizer. I've never seen it presented like this, it was served with croutons, tomatoes, cucumbers, and the burrata was refreshing & had great flavor. Three in our group ordered the rigatoni with pink sauce & crispy porchetta (I think) on top. I had the truffle ravioli & the flavor was delicious! The drinks were also fantastic, I had the lychee spritz. The flavor was refreshing and sweet! Service: 5/5 our server was fantastic, I wish I caught his name. Very attentive and beverages were quick to hit the table, as well as our apps. The entrees took a bit longer but it was starting to get busier. They presented me with a birthday dessert & sang HBD which was cute. They did have to ask us for the table since another group was waiting but it was done in a friendly way. Ambiance: 4/5 the restaurant is on the smaller side, would highly recommend reservations, which were easy to get on OpenTable. Only one gender neutral bathroom, which caused a bit of a wait. Overall, a great experience with great food. Prices are very reasonable. I will definitely be back!

    Maggie B.

    Absolutely wonderful dinner! Diego was a wonderful server - kind, attentive and helpful. Highly recommend the Mediterraneo Spritz. Delicious main dish of salmon with roasted vegetables. Daily special was a beef lasagna - flavorful and decadent! Overall atmosphere is thoughtfully curated and attractive. Comfortable seating and staff put this into a top tier experience!

    Burratine and Prosciutto
    Steven H.

    My partner and I had dinner at Dècoré last night and enjoyed a relaxed evening sampling a few dishes. Shortly after being seated, we were brought complimentary bread, which was a nice touch. We apparently went through it pretty quickly because the staff kindly brought out a couple more pieces without us even needing to ask. We started with the Panzanella e Burratine, which included burrata, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, and croutons. It was fresh and nicely balanced, with the creamy burrata bringing everything together for a great opening dish. Next we tried the Pizza Mantovana topped with guanciale, puréed butternut squash, goat cheese, and mozzarella. While it was well prepared, it ended up being our least favorite dish of the evening. The butternut squash gives the pizza a noticeable sweetness that felt a bit unusual for us. It may appeal to diners who enjoy sweeter flavor combinations, but those looking for a more traditional pizza might want to consider another option. The standout for us was the Lasagna Bolognese, which was a special that evening. It was hearty, rich, and full of flavor with generous layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese. A classic comfort dish done very well. Service was outstanding throughout the meal. We were primarily served by Diego, with occasional help from Gio, and both were attentive and welcoming. They shared that they're originally from Sicily, which added a nice personal touch to the experience. Overall we had a very enjoyable evening. The food was delicious and the service exceptional. We will definitely return, and next time we'll just choose a more traditional pizza.

    Excellent lasagna
    Yolanda O.

    Just had this wonderful dining experience. Couldn't be happier to have stumbled on this find while visiting SD. Spent some time in PB and looking for last minute dinner spot. We were lucky enough to find rsvp and to boot it was dog friendly. Starters -- The service was excellent super attentive. The food was impeccable super delicious! From the courtesy focaccia to kick off our meal. The beet salad was amazing -- lasagna super tasty authentic baked to perfection and the ravioli oh my!! Topped off with crispy prosciutto what an explosion of flavor! Loved every bite. And of course the basque cheesecake is a must! So glad we stumbled on this place

    Caserecce All' Oxtail

    Authentic Italian cuisine that is reasonably priced!!! Huge serving and flavorful!!! Awesome and friendly service! Highly-recommend!!!

    Traditional spaghetti
    Berenice A.

    I had such a great time here. The service is spectacular and they truly make sure you're well taken care of. On this second visit we sat at the bar and still received excellent service. The food was fantastic. I had the spaghetti cacio e pepe and it was so good. I did wish I had a spoon for the sauce, but they completely elevated the experience by bringing out focaccia bread so we could clean our plates. Such a thoughtful touch. The ambiance is great, perfect for a casual date night. They make you feel welcome and provide exactly the level of service you want. We will definitely be back more often.

    Sea bass special with risotto
    Em T.

    We visited this quaint little restaurant last night for our anniversary dinner and it was lovely. The service was very attentive and friendly with a family kind of feel. So welcoming and warm. We were able to pace our dinner nicely so we could enjoy the experience with some good Italian wine. The wine menu is quite different to what you see elsewhere but in a good way and one of the owners knows a lot about Italian wine and was able to give us some great recommendations. Fresh baked focaccia was offered to start that was complimentary and delicious! We followed with the Caesar salad which was split for us and my husband had the Ox Tail Ragu pasta which he loved and I had the sea bass special with a very generous serving of risotto that was also amazing, but I could not eat it all as I had to save room for our yummy Basque cheesecake dessert. We are looking forward to going back the next time we visit San Diego! Highly recommend if you love authentic Italian food!

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    I don't know how much this can mean as a 25 year-old American, but this was genuinely the best Italian food I've ever had.

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    Quiche with goat cheese and seasonal veggies. Crust and top were burnt. Not slightly toasted, burnt.
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