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!

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.

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.

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!

Lu L.

Sooo I was looking for a great Italian spot to grab takeout for dinner and came across this restaurant. After seeing a third review mentioning they had the best pasta they ever had, I had to try. Could it really be? Maybe it was great pasta but they were starving lol. WELL I come before you to attest this is indeed the best pasta I ever had . I mean orgasmic. This oxtail pasta was made with LOVE. Omg. Great portion, decent amount of oxtail (which is a big deal, being Caribbean I am used to eating oxtail and it's notoriously skimped on at restaurants because it's expensive). The sauce was perfect, pasta was perfect, I literally have no notes! I emoted with every bite. If I was dining in I would demand to personally thank the chef. The rustic bread with spreads yummy as well, I particularly loved the truffle spread--wish I had a bottle of it! The buttered focaccia that the pasta came with were pppperfect for dipping in the pasta sauce. So so delicious. If you're looking for Italian cuisine, this is your spot!

Mariness D.

Finally got to try out this place. Came here on a double date for dinner, and what a perfect ambiance for it - romantic, quaint, and classy. Started off with their complimentary focaccia, that night it was tomato focaccia 9/10. Our table skipped the appetizers and went straight for the main courses because we couldn't wait. I had the rigatoni with sausage, mushrooms and pink sauce which was amazing 10/10. Had a taste of my bf's dish, their special, a risotto with sea bass... also 10/10. If you're looking for an authentic Italian place in downtown with great food and great service, this is the place.

Marc M.

Decore: 8.5/10 Service: 9/10 came here on a work dinner and shared all the dishes, but the server was hilarious, and recommended all the dishes, and wine. Polpette - 8.5/10 the meatball was very fresh, definitely made in house, and the sauce was also very robust and perfect starter. Suppli - 7/10 good, just felt like needed to be cooked a tad longer, the mozzarella cheese barely had a pull. Calamari: 6/10 a little chewy and under fried. Brussels sprouts: 6.5/10 I like that they were fried, however ours were drenched in a lemon vinaigrette which ended up making them soggy and sour. Panzanella e Burrata: 8/10 very fresh salad, and the cheese was either made in house or imported that day Caserecce all' Oxtail: 8/10 the oxtail was tender and the pasta was cooked well, the overall sauce was flavorful and not lacking the peppercorn. Ravioli Tartufo e Funghi: 8.5/10 honestly one of the better truffle ravioli's I've had, it was cooked well, and perfectly balanced without it tasting like an overpowerment of truffle. Lasagna: 7/10 pretty good, just tasted like standard lasagna. Spaghettoni Cacio & Pepe: 8/10 creamy, cheesy, and the pasta was al dente. Affogato: 8/10 always delicious, and their espresso was good. Tiramisu: 8/10 no photo because it went so quick haha - everyone got a bite before a blink, it was delicious.

Khonesavanh D.

Went in at 6:30 and we had a reservation, but there was only one party there at the time. By the time we left at 8:00, the restaurant was becoming busy. Nice ambience and friendly wait staff! They were very welcoming and talked to us about the wines they offered and why they chose them! The plates and silverware were really cute too. The pasta was al dente and the cacio e pepe was great! Foccacia was a bit salty and some parts were oily, but still tasted good.

Tina S.

Pretty cute moden Italian place. I particularly like the gold and green scheme and lounge loft music. The staff was very helpful with recommendations, the restrooms was cool of woodsy/fancy feel to it. Food wise the paste was al dente which is a plus. The oxtail was very unique. The Brussels sprouts were well done with all pieces cooked and seasoned well.

Minji K.

Service was great, quick and we were sat right near the kitchen window so I got to see some cooking which was cool I actually really enjoyed the croquette special, the different sauces worked really well with the smooth potato inside and crispy exterior porkbelly was a bit too greasy but it is porkbelly... The potatoes that came with the porkbelly were AMAZING. They were cooked and seasoned so well. The rigatoni had an interesting texture, wasn't sure what it was but it was kind of chewy in an unexpected way?? broccolini was alright but was pretty greasy as well, it wasn't cooked to have much of a bite or a crisp

Gabriel M.

Amazing food. They do everything so well and keep to the original Italian pairings. The wine selection is really great too and the servers know it all well. The green walls make the place really classy. Perfect date night spot

Nancy L.

Had a craving for some good Italian food. Fellow yelpers recommended this place. Parking wasn't a problem. But then again we went during the week, at around 5m. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted and after checking their reservations list, seated. We opted for still water as opposed to sparkling. Looking at the menu, I so wanted to try the calamari. But unfortunately, didn't think we would be able to finish our entrees (the goal). So the hubby got the rigitoni with sausage and mushrooms. I got the linguine bolognese. Our waiter brought out some focaccia which was so pillowy soft and delicious. The entrees came out really fast! Both were delicious. We ate every drop. Then, we had to try the cheesecake. Another delicious creation. Highly recommend everyone try this restaurant. Lovely atmosphere, waitstaff and food! Wish we had bigger appetites and lived nearby. We would be here every week! Well worth the price. This is a great place for intimate dinners, eating with friends )close to the bar), or people watching on their patio. Really a special place. Asked if we had reservations, which we did not. Fortunately, we were early enough that seating wasn't an issue. So keep in mind reservations are a good idea for prime times. Bon appetit!

Lulu H.

We just returned from a trip from Italy where we had some pretty spectacular meals.  After our meal today I asked my sister about the lasagna she had ordered (lasagna obsessed, I ordered lasagna four times on our trip -lol) and I asked her is the lasagna better than what we had in Italy and she said "yes!" Yep - I had very high expectations of this restaurant from reading the Yelp reviews, I was not only NOT disappointed, my unrealistic expectations were exceeded.  They got it down!  Classy, warm setting. Easy street parking. Another reviewer said that the calamari fritti (a typical order for us) was the best he'd ever had - and with that endorsement, I went into the restaurant knowing that would be one thing I would order.  Yes, the calamari was that good.  Light, perfectly crispy... my boyfriend commented on the wonderful sauce - a spicy Calabrian chile aioli.  It was perfect.  We also loved the brussels sprouts al Pecorino, seasoned with pecorino cheese, black pepper and lemon juice.  Wonderful.  My boyfriend generally doesn't like vegetables but I noticed he had seconds and thirds of this delicious appetizer. My mom and I ordered the oxtail pasta (one reviewer said he normally would not get oxtail, but after trying would get it over and over again), and oh my, I loved it.  Savory, meaty... the pasta a shape that I was unfamiliar with (similar to a spaghetti, but thicker) was perfectly cooked. (All the pasta is freshly made apparently) I asked if they had a chili olive oil that I had in Italy - Yeah- they have it here too! I added a bit of it to my pasta. Heavenly! I asked my boyfriend at the end of the meal what he rated as his favorite dish. While it was super close, my boyfriend said he may have liked the mushroom ravioli with a crème and truffle sauce as the best dish of the evening.  Note, we are suckers for truffle having gone to great lengths to find a place to buy truffles in Italy.... It has a lovely cream sauce...would love to use bread for the extra sauce...   The service is perfect.  Friendly, charming, kind, knowledgeable. Mind readers. They were booked for the evening (Yes, try to get a reservation!), yet squeezed us in (could we have our meal within an hour and a half?), yet we were not rushed at all.    GIORGIO had been the one that had squeezed us in, though they were full, and served us. He was so amazing, helpful, charming, I made sure I got his name because When we come back I wanted to ask that he serve us. Later I realized oh, Giorgio is an owner lol, I should have picked up on that by his comment about our orders that we must have done some reading because we were ordering the most popular dishes lol .... After trying to order most of the recommended dishes in Yelp, we were super, super stuffed! Large refreshing spritzers with fresh herbs (I got the Bordo Piscina with leche and mint; the table's favorite) four appetizers and a main course - and really we should have taken more food home than we did.  Yet, when amazing GIORGIO asked us whether we wanted dessert, a question that was met with a groan, and a "sorry we just can't ", he KNEW.  He came back to the table not with the check, but with a perfect tiramisu.  And 4 spoons.  My boyfriend is Italian, it is his favorite dessert, and he loved it. We all did.  It was like a feeding frenzy lol.  GIORGIO came back a few minutes later and it was gone lol.    As I was again reviewing the 5 star reviews to verify I remembered Giorgio's name correctly (I was sure others had raved about him, that's when I learned he was a coowner ) I was also shocked to learn the restaurant is so new.  One Yelp reviewer said he has gone many times. And we were there we heard Giorgio greet another customer as if they were beloved regulars .... It seems like the restaurant opened only 4-5 months ago! They got this down! I would come back tomorrow too if I can figure out how to prolong this trip; sadly we live in Los Angeles.  Wishing this restaurant all the best.  "Decore" means with love in Rome Italian. And everything they do so shows their love and passion for what they do. WE WILL BE BACK!